Friday Briefing
Sluggish progress in the war in Ukraine.
Mosquitoes Are a Growing Public Health Threat, Reversing Years of Progress
Climate change and the rapid evolution of the insect have helped drive up malaria deaths and brought dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses to places that never had to worry about them.
An Invasive Mosquito Threatens Catastrophe in Africa
A malaria-carrying species that thrives in urban areas and resists all insecticides is causing outbreaks in places that have rarely faced the disease.
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for September 29 – Bloomberg
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for September 29 BloombergAsia markets largely rebound, with Hong Kong leading gains; Japan data in focus CNBCStock market today: Asian shares mixed, with most regional markets closed after Wall St ticks higher The Associated PressAsian stocks end grim Q3 on brighter note, rate worries linger ReutersAsia Mostly Lower Amid US Rate Concerns
Trump halts plans to request Georgia case move to federal court – Axios
Trump halts plans to request Georgia case move to federal court AxiosTrump won’t try to move Fulton County, GA case to federal court MSNBCDonald Trump tells judge he will not try to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court CNNTrump unexpectedly says he won’t seek to move his Georgia election case to federal court NBC NewsFormer Pres.
New York City’s Hotspots Sinking Faster Than Others, Reveals New NASA Report – NDTV
New York City’s Hotspots Sinking Faster Than Others, Reveals New NASA Report NDTVNew York City is SINKING: NASA reveals ‘hotspots’ that are dipping more than TWICE as fast as the entire metro Daily MailLaGuardia Airport, Arthur Ashe Stadium cited as sinking ‘hotspots’ in NYC, study finds WABC-TVLaGuardia Airport, Coney Island and Arthur Ashe Stadium among fastest sinking sites
Fall of Ethnic Armenian Enclave Stuns the Armenian Diaspora – NPR
Fall of Ethnic Armenian Enclave Stuns the Armenian Diaspora NPRLeader of breakaway region Nagorno-Karabakh dissolves the self-declared republic Al Jazeera EnglishNagorno-Karabakh Government Declares It Will Be Dissolved TIMEThe Guardian view on Nagorno-Karabakh’s exodus: many have fled, but protection is still needed The GuardianA humanitarian disaster is under way in Nagorno-Karabakh The Economist
Taylor Swift causes NFL tickets for New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs to SPIKE 43% after it emerges she’ll – Daily Mail
Taylor Swift causes NFL tickets for New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs to SPIKE 43% after it emerges she’ll Daily MailTaylor Swift Wouldn’t Give Fox Permission to Play Her Music at Travis Kelce’s Game Yahoo EntertainmentCouple Went as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for Halloween in 2020 — and Their Caption Aged Perfectly PEOPLETwo NY Casinos offer
Lilian Chinwe. G – Lord My Strength (Live)
Fast-rising Nigerian gospel singer and minister, Lilian Chinwe G has released her newest single “Lord My Strength (Live),” a moving worship ballad accompanied by its official video. The song captures the singer’s unwavering trust, faith, and hope in God alone. It’s also a song that reminds us of God’s strength and presence in our lives.
Travis Greene & Forward City “Lay It Down” in New Song/Video
Multiple Grammy Awards nominee, Travis Greene and his church music ensemble, Forward City, deliver another electrifying new single “Lay It Down.” This track is lifted from their highly-anticipated collaborative project, “Strike the Ground,” scheduled for release on October 6, 2023. Accompanied by vibrant live performance visuals recorded at Forward City church, “Lay It Down” is