Germany's political shift toward right-wing extremism appears to be accelerating. / Semafor
The Pentagon deploys more warships and fighter jets to the Middle East. / Reuters
A review of bipartisan legislation that passed this week in Washington. / Wake Up to Politics
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff's “insatiable” fan base is nicknamed the “D-Unit.” / Vanity Fair
A professional influencer, climate activist, and ski mountaineer runs for senate in Utah, even though she'll most certainly lose. / Vox
See also: “Normal people judge movements and parties by their most prominent representatives.” / X
The love story—and game show story—of the first married same-sex couple to work for Southwest Airlines. / Slate
Medical experts say they frequently see patients who injure themselves attempting Olympic feats. / The Guardian
Related: “A lot of Olympians push their bodies to a breaking point “just to see where they can go.” / The New York Times [+]
Some travel tips on how to use the free wifi at your hotel safely. Also, networking tips for music festivals? / AFAR, Carrd
The argument to put fresh herbs on everything. / Blackbird Spyplane
One of the biggest video games in the world right now involves clicking a banana. Meanwhile, if you care to stare at strangers, there's a new site for that. / Sherwood, Eyechat