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The New York Times

Schools Are Seeing Shortages of Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Workers and Other Essential Roles September 16, 2021
Just weeks into the new year, schools are struggling to fill jobs. Low pay, few benefits and erratic schedules are keeping workers away.
Alex Murdaugh to Surrender for Staging His Own Killing September 16, 2021
The police have opened a separate inquiry into the death of a housekeeper at Mr. Murdaugh’s home in 2018, the latest twist in the story of his powerful South Carolina family.
Former Georgetown Tennis Coach Agrees to Plead Guilty in Admissions Scandal September 15, 2021
Gordon Ernst was accused of taking bribes to designate at least 12 students as recruits, including some who did not play tennis competitively.
Democrats’ Stumble on Drug Prices Shows Power of Industry September 15, 2021
An attempt in the House to take a bite out of drug companies meets resistance.
Anthony Gonzalez, a Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Won't Run in 2022 September 17, 2021
Representative Anthony Gonzalez, one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump, is the first of the group to retire rather than face a stiff primary challenge.
Thousands of Migrants Huddle in Squalid Conditions Under Texas Bridge September 17, 2021
The temporary camp in Del Rio has grown with staggering speed in recent days during a massive surge in migration that has overwhelmed the authorities.
Afghanistan Outcome Affirms a Warning: Beware the Blob September 16, 2021
The chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan exposed the shortcomings of views within the foreign policy establishment, also known as ‘The Blob.’
U.S. Seeks to Block Bankruptcy Plan That Would Free Sacklers From Opioid Claims September 17, 2021
The Justice Department has been appealing the deal, approved earlier this month.

The Guardian, UK

Taiwan welcomes support from major allies after Aukus pact riles China September 17, 2021
Australia and US pledge stronger ties, EU calls for trade deal and Johnson refuses to rule out getting involved in a conflict involving the islandTaiwan has welcomed support from major allies after a US-Australia ministerial forum pledged stronger ties with the island and the European parliament called for a bilateral trade deal.A spokesperson for the foreig […]
Clinton lawyer charged with lying to FBI during Trump-Russia inquiry September 16, 2021
Michael Sussmann is second person to be indicted in William Barr-ordered investigation of the investigatorsAn attorney who represented Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign was indicted on Thursday for lying to the FBI.The development was part of special counsel John Durham’s ongoing examination of the origins of the FBI’s investigation into ties betw […]
World’s largest tree wrapped in fire-resistant blanket as California blaze creeps closer September 17, 2021
Efforts underway to protect General Sherman and other giant trees from wildfires threatening Sequoia national parkFirefighters have wrapped the base of the world’s largest tree in a fire-resistant blanket as they tried to save a famous grove of gigantic old-growth sequoias from wildfires burning in California’s rugged Sierra Nevada.The colossal General Sherm […]
Message in a bottle from Japan washes up on Hawaii beach after 37 years September 17, 2021
Discovery made by a local girl comes decades after the bottle was put into the sea by schoolchildren as part of an experiment to monitor ocean currentsA glass bottle that was released into the sea 37 years ago by high school students in Japan has been found on the island of Hawaii, about 6,000km away.Students of the natural science club at Choshi High School […]
Russians head to the polls amid anger over economy and Covid September 17, 2021
Ruling United Russia party polling at near-historic lows but likely to find a way to keep control of State DumaRussians will head to the polls beginning Friday for parliamentary elections that could serve as a platform for popular anger over the economy, a crackdown on dissent and the government response to the coronavirus pandemic. But the ruling party Unit […]
Prince Andrew can request unsealing of 2009 Epstein settlement, judge says September 16, 2021
Prince’s lawyer claims settlement between Virginia Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein shields him from sexual assault lawsuitPrince Andrew can request the unsealing of a 2009 settlement agreement that his lawyer claims protects him from a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted a girl two decades ago, a US judge in New York has said.Judge Loretta Preska in Manhattan […]
Japan’s race for new prime minister kicks off with tight battle for leadership September 17, 2021
Four candidates vying for head of the Liberal Democratic party include two women hoping to lead a country that has never had a female PMThe campaign to become Japan’s next prime minister has kicked off, with four candidates vying for leadership of the ruling party in an unusually close race.The candidates include two women hoping to lead a country that has n […]
Faroes PM pledges dolphin hunt review amid outcry at carnage September 17, 2021
Faroese have been killing whales since Viking times but many islanders now oppose annual slaughterIn a parked car overlooking the ocean sit two of the biggest whale killers in the Faroe Islands. They look exhausted, but not from hunting. Ólavur Sjúrðaberg, 75, and Hans J Hermansen, 73, have been on the phone constantly since a mass killing of 1,428 white-sid […]

The BBC

Aukus: US and UK face global backlash over Australia defence deal September 17, 2021
The nuclear submarine deal with Australia has angered France and raised fears of a war with China.
Why North Korea's cruise missile launch could worry other nations September 17, 2021
Though cruise missiles are not banned by the UN, this test presents new problems for other nations.
California fires: General Sherman and other sequoias given blankets September 17, 2021
Fire-resistant blankets protect General Sherman and other sequoias as a California blaze closes in.
China applies to join key Asia-Pacific trade pact September 17, 2021
It comes the day after a regional security agreement between the US, UK and Australia was unveiled.
Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag quits over Afghanistan chaos September 17, 2021
Sigrid Kaag is the first senior Western official to resign over the evacuation crisis last month.
Clinton-linked lawyer charged for lying in Trump-Russia origins probe September 16, 2021
He is accused of hiding ties to the Clinton campaign when submitting a tip about Donald Trump.
Assam shorts: India teenager forced to cover legs with curtain at exam centre September 17, 2021
The Indian student was stopped from entering exam centre after a teacher objected to her clothes.
Covid: Italy to require all workers to show 'green pass' certificate September 16, 2021
New rules mean workers must show they are vaccinated, have tested negative, or recovered from Covid.