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Bloomberg reports on Californians answering a call to conserve power and major problems with the U.S. energy grid. One of America’s few all-trimester abortion clinics is set to open in Maryland. NPR reports. The NFL season begins today. The Ringer is out with predictions. New York City schools won’t have snow days this year. Their school system says virtual learning is better than canceled classes. The New York Post has the story.

Students in Uvalde, Texas, returned to classrooms for the first time since a gunman killed 21 people at Robb Elementary in May. The San Antonio Express-News spoke with parents and kids about what it has been like. The pandemic made it harder to access professional therapists, so more people turned to social-media sources for help. The Washington Post investigates the potential benefits and risks. The WNBA’s Sue Bird is retiring a legend and future Hall of Famer. ESPN and Sports Illustrated look at her legacy. Artists are honoring the Uvalde victims by painting murals of them, with cooperation and inspiration from their families. NPR has the story.

A federal judge approved Trump’s request for a special master, securing the former president a legal victory in the DOJ’s investigation into his handling of sensitive government documents. USA Today has the latest details in a roundup of major news from the holiday weekend. Twenty million U.S. homes are behind on energy bills — and hotter summers mean losing power could prove fatal for some people. Bloomberg Businessweek has the story. Extreme heat is making work more dangerous. The Washington Post reports on how industries are fighting safeguards for workers.  Some cities are better than others at enduring extreme temperatures. CNN explains what they're doing different.

In a prime-time address, Biden said Trump and his Republican allies are a threat to American democracy. The Wall Street Journal has key takeaways from the speech. The Washington Post explains how the red-hot labor market has been helping union organizers. The Department of Transportation has a new website to help flyers understand their rights when cancellations and delays happen. Travel + Leisure takes a look. Thousands of cinemas are offering $3 tickets Saturday. Business Insider reports on how it’s a bid to get more people back to seeing movies in theaters, which haven’t fully recovered from pandemic lockdowns.

Democrat Mary Peltola defeated Sarah Palin in a closely watched special congressional election in Alaska. NBC News reports. The Washington Post explains how Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program will work, and how borrowers feel about it. Men have fewer friends than ever, and it’s harming their health. Vox illustrates the consequences. One of Hollywood's most prolific directors doesn't actually exist. Vice explains.

The Los Angeles Times reports on how the Justice Department says it has evidence of obstruction of its investigation into Trump’s handling of classified government documents. Water-treatment failures have residents of Jackson, Mississippi, unable to adequately wash, cook, and flush toilets. NBC News has the story. Mikhail Gorbachev is dead at 91. As the final leader of the Soviet Union, he presided over its collapse and the end of the Cold War. He also led the country’s response to the 1986 explosion at the nuclear plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine. NPR looks back at his life. Meanwhile, there are fears of another potential nuclear disaster in Ukraine, at a plant occupied by Russian troops. U.N. inspectors are trying to find out if the facility is safe. The Wall Street Journal has background. Ars Technica reports on new research that may make it possible to recycle wind-turbine blades into gummy bears and other products.

Twelve months on from America’s withdrawal, who’s to blame for Afghanistan’s tragedy? Everyone, Vox argues. Historic monsoon rain is threatening to put one-third of Pakistan underwater. The Guardian is covering the devastating flooding. ABC News has details of how a federal program providing free COVID home test kits is on hold because of a lack of new congressional funding. And Politico reports on how the FDA is expected to authorize new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. New research into a jellyfish that can reverse its biological clock may lead to insights about human aging. The Wall Street Journal has more.

NASA postponed the Artemis 1 moon launch because of an engine problem but is expected to try again, ABC News reports. Wired explains how it could eventually lead to another moonwalk and lay the groundwork for putting astronauts on Mars. Bloomberg Businessweek investigates how deadly bacteria spread in a Similac factory — and caused the U.S. baby-formula shortage. Vox explains how California’s gas-car ban could change how every American drives. The U.S. Open will now let players be coached from the stands. The Wall Street Journal has the story.

An affidavit sheds new light on the FBI’s search of former president Trump’s Florida home. The Wall Street Journal reports. Students are heading back to school, but unlike the last two years, not every child is eligible for free meals. NPR reports on how the change is straining family budgets. As California experiences a severe drought, some of America’s biggest celebrities are flouting water-usage rules. The Los Angeles Times broke the story. The Wall Street Journal explains why private-equity firms are investing in car washes. This week’s In Conversation looks at wellness advice, and how to know what’s real and what’s junk science.

Nearly all of the country’s trigger bans on abortion will be in effect by the end of this month. The Washington Post breaks down what reproductive access will look like.  The Uvalde school board fired the police chief criticized for the slow response to the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School. The San Antonio Express-News reports. The Los Angeles Times explains how Vanessa Bryant won a massive legal victory in a case involving the sharing of graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and their daughter. Ahead of the midterms, states are paying special attention to election security. Bloomberg Businessweek looks at Ohio’s effort to recruit tech professionals to combat election hacking. It costs close to $300,000 to raise a child. The Wall Street Journal spoke with families about how they’re cutting back on costs. NPR has some practical financial tips on how to prepare for a baby. Until recently, it was widely believed that there is no sound in space. The Atlantic explores how a new discovery has changed that thinking.