Ford makes new offer in US labor dispute, GM furloughs more workers (www.reuters.com)
Drug dealer tried hiding cocaine by dumping it in a police car, Nebraska authorities say (www.klkntv.com)
The ‘terrifying’ trade-offs millions of Americans face as student loan repayments resume (www.nbcnews.com)
California's new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty (apnews.com)
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday....
Shoplifter sets East Bay store clerk on fire during confrontation (www.cbsnews.com)
A store clerk who tried to stop a man from stealing a third time in one day was set on fire during the confrontation....
Ukraine to build underground school in Kharkiv (euromaidanpress.com)
Ukraine to build underground school in Kharkiv The school will become a bomb shelter, allowing children to continue safe full-time education even during Russian air raids....
In a remote, dry patch of California, a battle is raging over carrots (apnews.com)
A Ukrainian Officer’s Captured Russian Tank Wasn’t Working. So He Called Tech Support—In Russia. (www.forbes.com)
A Ukrainian Officer’s Captured Russian Tank Wasn’t Working. So He Called Tech Support—In Russia. David Axe Forbes Staff I write about ships, planes, tanks, drones, missiles and satellites....
China rejects State Dep’t report claiming Beijing spends billions to spread disinformation globally (hongkongfp.com)
China rejects State Dep’t report claiming Beijing spends billions to spread disinformation globally The State Department report alleged that China suppresses information that goes against its position on contentious issues such as its human rights record, especially in Xinjiang....
United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line (apnews.com)
Google adds a switch for publishers to opt out of becoming AI training data (www.theverge.com)
Google just announced it’s giving website publishers a way to opt out of having their data used to train the company’s AI models while remaining accessible through Google Search....
In Wake of Russell Brand Allegations, U.K. to Introduce Independent Body to Address Bullying and Harassment in Creative Industries (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
British culture minister Lucy Frazer, together with talents from the U.K. film, TV, music and theater sectors, announced the new body, which will be ready to take cases next year.
Peruvian man charged with making hoax bomb threats to schools, synagogues in Pennsylvania (www.wtae.com)
The Media Falls for Trump’s Labor Lies (nymag.com)
Nearly 3,200 stores are closing across the US in 2023. Here's the full list. (www.businessinsider.com)
Video Game Actors Vote ‘Yes’ on a Strike Authorization (gizmodo.com)
Met Police chief calls for more legal protections as army on standby to replace firearms officers (news.sky.com)
"I have spoken publicly in recent weeks about the need to let the police police....
Moog Music layoffs provoke dismay in synth community (cdm.link)
13-foot alligator spotted with human remains in its mouth in Florida canal (www.nbcnews.com)
A 13-foot alligator was spotted with human remains in its mouth in a canal in unincorporated Largo, Florida....
Canadian sisters charged with fraud for claiming Inuit status (ottawa.ctvnews.ca)
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Energy Department announces $325M for batteries that can store clean electricity longer (apnews.com)
The Energy Department has announced a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power....
Chicago police investigated over alleged sexual misconduct with asylum seekers (www.theguardian.com)
Reports that an officer allegedly impregnated an 18-year-old and another had ‘sexual contact with an underage female migrant’
Woman flew drone carrying drugs and USB drive with pornography into prison yard (www.theguardian.com)
Queensland prison staff found drone crashed close to exercise area with sealed bag nearby containing contraband
Home sales fell again in August as homebuyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and prices (apnews.com)
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell for the third month in a row in August, as higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a dearth of properties on the market shut out many would-be homebuyers....
Ken Paxton lashes out at Biden administration, Texas House over impeachment (thehill.com)
In his first interview since he was acquitted over the weekend in a historic impeachment trial, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) lashed out at the Biden administration and the Lone Star State’s House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) over his impeachment and trial....
