What the newsrooms are covering

Labor Day Celebrations

The Morning Dispatch published a special "trimmed" edition on Monday, which is also Labor Day, as it was a holiday. This is because the publication typically releases a full version every day, but decided to scale back for the holiday. The…

Crown Heights Parade Violence

In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, three men were stabbed early Monday morning, just hours before the West Indian American Day parade was set to kick off. The stabbings occurred around 5:48 a.m. near Carroll Street and Utica Avenue, with a…

Social Etiquette Guide

Australian psychologist Joseph Forgas' research suggests that people's moods influence their judgment, and a stressed mind is more likely to misinterpret neutral interactions as hostile. Similarly, neuroscientist J.A. Easterbrook found…

Heatwave Fatalities Rise

Thousands of Americans die every year from heat-related illnesses, but official records undercount the toll. A recent investigation found that heat kills people in their homes, particularly those living in manufactured housing such as…

Benefits of Reducing Workload

Lindsay Crouse, a writer for The New York Times, used to be a workaholic who gave up her nights and weekends to write about perseverance and success. However, she started to notice that her relentless drive was not only affecting her…

Uber's Nigerian Partnership

Moove, a company that provides financial services to Uber drivers in Nigeria, is considering leaving the country after Uber's sudden departure from the market. This decision makes Moove's business "untenable", according to an anonymous…

Oprah's Book Club Selection

Sarah Longwell, author of How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time, which comes out tomorrow, expresses her excitement about the book's release. She thanks The Bulwark community for their support in making this possible. Longwell…

Obama vs McCain on Syria

The article, written by Kevin D. Williamson for his newsletter Wanderland, makes an argument that some leaders may oversimplify complex issues like epidemics in order to prioritize their own comfort and interests. He suggests that this…

AI Job Displacement Fears

Most Americans believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human workers, but the opposite seems to be true. A recent Ipsos poll found that 71% of Americans think AI competes with human workers more than it complements them, and…

Robert Anderson's Cold War

Robert B. Anderson, a former US Treasury Secretary under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, had been secretly working in Oman since setting up shop there recently. A 1972 diplomatic cable from the British embassy in Muscat, Oman revealed that…

Death of President's Husband

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, died on Monday while undergoing treatment for a heart condition at a hospital in Zanzibar, a semiautonomous archipelago that is part of Tanzania. He was 54 years…

Sherrill's Immigration Stance Criticized

On Wednesday, a driver who was being pursued by ICE agents after a targeted operation ran a red light on US-130 in North Brunswick, New Jersey, and crashed into another car, injuring the wife of North Brunswick Mayor Carol…

Labor Day Holiday Schedule

Many major retail stores and grocery chains will remain open on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. Some of the businesses that will be open include: Walmart, which confirmed it will remain open; Target, which will operate during regular business…

Jets Defense Improvement

Aaron Glenn, the Jets' defensive coordinator, was welcomed back by the team as a "conquering hero" after his return home. However, things took a turn for the worse when the Jets lost their first three games of the season (3-14) and Glenn's…

90 Day Fiance Drama

Mido, 41, and his wife Debby, 55, who are featured on the TV show '90 Day Fiancé', have had sex for the first time. Afterward, Mido gives Debby a brutal rating of "so-so" when asked by a producer how he would rate the experience overall…

Shooting at New York City Park

A 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg near Rufus King Park in Queens, New York City, on Sunday evening around 5 p.m. The shooter, who was wearing an all-black outfit, fired from a distance and then ran away on foot. The victim was taken to…

Taser Effectiveness Study

Pamela Cisneros, a 49-year-old woman, allegedly stabbed two people in Times Square last Monday, killing one and injuring another. A four-minute standoff ensued as police tried to subdue her with Tasers, but the devices were ineffective…

Record Gas Prices Over Holiday

Labor Day weekend saw a record high for gas prices in the US, particularly in California where prices often exceed $6 per gallon. This has caused financial strain for Californians, who are feeling the effects of these high prices more than…

Portland Thorns Protest Controversy

Eight fans, including Amy E. Sousa, were kicked out of a Portland Thorns NWSL match at Providence Park after stadium security flagged their pro-women apparel, which included shirts bearing slogans such as "Save Women's Sports" and "Girls…

Mark Vientos' Mets Future

Mark Vientos, a third baseman for the New York Mets, has struggled with errors at first base this season. In a recent game against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field, he committed another error, which may raise concerns about his…

Kansas State Wildcats Mascot

The Kansas State Wildcats' mascot, Willie the Wildcat, was forced to do 394 push-ups during their 71-3 victory over Nicholls State. The Colonels were heavily defeated, scoring only three points against the Wildcats' 71. After every scoring…

Midterm Election Campaign Strategies

As the midterm elections approach, the stakes are high for both parties. The Trump administration is hoping to capitalize on an economic boom, which it attributes to its free enterprise agenda, and reverse what it sees as "woke cultural…

Criticism of Body Image Policies

Da'Shaun L. Harrison, an author speaking at the Socialism 2026 conference in Chicago, criticized the diet industry for its treatment of Black people with fat bodies, calling it "body fascism". Harrison argued that the policing of Black…

Wimbledon Influencer Crackdown

Wimbledon has announced plans to crack down on influencers after a chaotic scene at the US Open, where 100 content creators and influencers were credentialed under a new program. This year's US Open saw several incidents, including a group…