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 The Black Death changed our immune systems — here’s how
Inverse · Miriam Fauzia
Survival of the fittest determined who lived through the plague. But those very genes may make us susceptible to other diseases.
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 Alaska’s independents have something to say to the rest of the country
POLITICO · David Siders
Liberated by ranked choice voting, they seem poised to swing dramatically toward Democrats. Will independent voters in the Lower 48 follow?
 Genetic sequencing gives us the first-ever look at a Neanderthal clan
NPR · Geoff Brumfiel
They get a bad rap as cave-dwelling thugs with clubs, but one expert says you really need to get that picture out of your head.
 Before Stonewall, LGBTQ people rose up at the Black Nite bar
LGBTQ Nation · Greg Owen
A demolished Milwaukee tavern is being designated as a historical landmark.
 How to stop unwanted thoughts
scientificamerican.com · Ingrid Wickelgren
Suppressing the flow of unwanted thoughts is possible and can help people cope with difficult memories.
 Will ‘Black Adam’ save the DC Extended Universe?
flipboard.com · The Culture Desk
There’s a lot riding on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s outing as an ancient anti-superhero.
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 John Lennon originally sang ‘Yellow Submarine’ as a sad song
USA TODAY · Melissa Ruggieri
The 14-track “Revolver” album has received a grand remixing.
 Louis XV’s official mistress leaves the shadows
theartnewspaper.com · Claudia Barbieri
A restoration of Madame du Barry’s Versailles apartment reveals her secretive life.
 Why the ‘She-Hulk’ season finale was disappointing
buzzfeednews.com · Krutika Mallikarjuna
The show was one of Marvel’s best and brightest origin stories until the studio’s character development problem reared its ugly CGI head.
 Fantastic Southern films — and their drink pairings
Garden & Gun Magazine · Elizabeth Florio
A menu for your next movie night, courtesy of G&G staff and contributors.
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