Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed a rape survivor (apnews.com)
The lawsuits seeking to keep drag queens legal, explained (www.vox.com)
Republicans are losing their fight to ban drag — at least for now.
Finding a vacation rental in New York City just got harder (www.cnn.com)
Travelers looking to rent an apartment for a few days in New York City will find slimmer pickings now that city officials have started enforcing new rules cracking down on short-term rentals on sites like Airbnb.
US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel (apnews.com)
The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people....
Burning Man organizers lift driving ban after heavy rains left the event smothered in mud and trapped thousands (www.cnn.com)
Hundreds of trucks, RVs and other vehicles are journeying out of the Burning Man festival grounds after heavy rains trapped tens of thousands of people in the makeshift city and surrounded them with ankle-deep mud too thick to drive in....
How Multiple Warnings About a Killer Nurse Went Unheeded (www.nytimes.com)
It was June 2016, and almost a year had passed since Stephen Brearey, the lead doctor at a neonatal unit in northwest England, first became concerned about a spate of troubling and unexpected deaths on his ward....
Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court says (abcnews.go.com)
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Alabama can enforce a ban outlawing the use of puberty blockers and hormones to treat transgender children, the second such appellate victory for gender-affirming care restrictions that have been adopted by a growing number of Republican-led states.
Air Force awards a start-up company $235 million to build an example of a sleek new plane (apnews.com)
The U.S. Air Force will invest $235 million to help a start-up manufacturer build a jet with a blended-wing body that officials say could provide greater range and efficiency for military tankers and cargo planes and perhaps eventually be used to carry airline passengers.
Bankman-Fried heads to Brooklyn jail notorious for poor conditions (www.reuters.com)
The Ukraine War might really break up the Russian Federation (thehill.com)
Ukraine claims it broke through part of Russia's fearsome defensive line in its counterattack. The next layer is even worse. (www.businessinsider.com)
Russia used concrete to build its deeper defenses, presenting a tougher challenge for Ukraine's counteroffensive, per a top official.
Trader Joe's recalls its frozen falafel for possibly having rocks in it (www.npr.org)
Trader Joe’s has recalled its frozen falafel for potentially having rocks in it, after it recalled two of its cookie products for the same reason recently.
Walking has plummeted across America (www.axios.com)
Elderly Jewish man dies after incident at pro-Palestinian rally (ktla.com)
Small business owners say they're pressured to hire off-duty MPD cops for security (minnesotareformer.com)
Small business owners — particularly immigrant owned — say they've been pressured by police to hire off-duty officers to provide security.
Sister of Denver man and her mother released by Hamas after being held hostage for nearly 2 weeks, ABC News reports (www.denverpost.com)
Maryland authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Judge Andrew Wilkinson was killed in an apparent shooting in the northern Maryland city of Hagerstown, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said....
BBC News - US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91 (www.bbc.co.uk)
US actress Piper Laurie best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films - has died aged 91, her manager has said.
Psychiatrist who once ran Arkansas State Medical Board arrested for alleged Medicaid fraud (www.nbcnews.com)
More than 40 ex-patients have also accused Dr. Brian Hyatt in civil suits of imprisoning them against their will.
Russell Brand: Thames Valley Police investigates allegations (www.bbc.com)
Thames Valley Police says it is looking into a woman's complaint of harassment and stalking.
‘Disgusting’ and ‘entitled’: MPs slam Gurner’s call for job losses (www.afr.com)
Politicians from both sides, and US left-wing icon Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have slammed billionaire Tim Gurner’s comments about unemployment needing to rise.
Schools dismiss early, teach online as blast of heat hits northeastern US (apnews.com)
A blast of late summer heat caused disruptions Wednesday for schools from Michigan to Virginia, with some districts dismissing students early and others holding classes online just days into the new academic year....
Enrique Tarrio's 'terrorism' should have gotten him an even longer sentence: Ex-FBI agent Andrew McCabe (www.rawstory.com)
Longtime Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years for his role in the seditious conspiracy to stop the electoral count — the longest sentence handed down yet for any of the January 6 defendants. But that's not enough, argued former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
Police stop Nebraska man for bucking the law with a bull riding shotgun in his car (abcnews.go.com)
A car driving with a bull in it was pulled over by police in northeast Nebraska’s biggest city....
Ontario court rules against Jordan Peterson, upholds social media training order (www.cbc.ca)
An Ontario court ruled against psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson Wednesday, and upheld a regulatory body's order that he take social media training in the wake of complaints about his controversial online posts and statements.