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Because Alec Baldwin just wanted to say he loves Paul Dano, here are your afternoon links: Luigi Mangione called out sick from court today, Pierogi Boys rockin' in Ridgewood, gay sheep and more.

Because they're both on this list, here are your afternoon links: stuffed bagels, gingerbread village, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift don't argue and more.

Because she was cool and still is, here are your afternoon links: What should a wine bar be, J.P. Morgan tower's light display, Paul Dano is strong, actually, and more.

Because bookselling is a tough business, here are your afternoon links: Why Luigi Mangione fans are that way, horny lit-girl winter, Cameron Winter winter and more.

Because they practiced in the rain, here are your afternoon links: Jubilee still in the club, big year for bald people, would you rather get hit by a car or a bike on Court Street and more.

Because if you're 33, get it together, here are your afternoon links: 200 underage drinkers got into a Long Island pub, inflation rebate checks still going out, Gramma the tortoise dies at 141 and more.

Because the Jonas Brothers were inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, here are your afternoon links: Casino considerations, Toys 'R' Us on Long Island, a mysterious "Colorado" baseball hat is sweeping China and more.

Because they look happy, here are your afternoon links: Columbia encampment leader challenging Rep. Espaillat, no-phones dance floor, Bon Iver salmon and more.

Because a lot of people lined up in Brooklyn to do just that, here are your afternoon links: retail theft down, new sidewalk sheds, a stupid year and more from around the city and internet.

Because it's a lot, here are your afternoon links: All the wacky ways people charge their EVs in New York City, F. Murray Abraham's Manhattan apartment, how to avoid the cold and more.