The Working Reporter

09/09/2026

https://www.npr.org/2026/09/09/nx-s1-5954189/2026-midterm-election-ballot-security-search-warrant-judge

The idea of law enforcement taking possession of ballots in the middle of an active election used to be considered impossible. Now, it's a scenario voting officials — and judges — are training for.

09/09/2026

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/nicolas-cage-malibu-driveway-collapse-local-emergency/

Malibu officials declared a local state of emergency Tuesday after a massive sinkhole opened in the driveway of a home in the Lechuza Beach area, threatening dozens of homes and cutting off safe ac…

09/08/2026

https://www.thebanner.com/culture/arts/david-rubenstein-kennedy-center-OLTMREBVKVH4XJKQNBWFZYOASQ/?schk=YES&rchk=YES&mc_cid=47ddc848b5

After Joel Shapiro’s “Blue” sculpture was removed from the Kennedy Center, O’s owner David Rubenstein bought it for more than $2 million, according to a person familiar with the sale.

09/08/2026

https://www.thebanner.com/politics-power/state-government/andy-harris-maryland-redistricting-OPHTAJQEBBA7JCGYALAU6WW3XU/?schk=YES&rchk=YES&mc_cid=26f26f2b8c

The far-right Republican leader has twice dodged redistricting attempts. He may not be so lucky a third time.

09/07/2026

CLIMATE CHANGE RESULTS IN FISH KILLS IN MINNESOTA

A fish kill report is filed when a large number of dead or dying fish are spotted in one location at the same time.

09/07/2026

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/armed-ohio-man-arrested-attempted-125114153.html

The candidate, Amy Acton, was not hurt, but her team said several others were injured as the man tried to "lunge" at her.

09/06/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/world/europe/afd-germany-election-ulrich-siegmund.html?unlocked_article_code=1._FA.qLkJ.gDXrksZdyGJS&smid=url-share

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.

09/05/2026

https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/federal-immigration-agents-clash-frederick-protestors-BJOQ5H74Z5HP3ODX5IGQX27LR4/

Federal immigration agents violently clashed with protesters in Frederick on Friday night, using their vehicles to clear sidewalks and dragging protestors from the front porch of a home they attempted to enter, city officials said.

09/04/2026

https://www.npr.org/2026/09/04/nx-s1-5948016/diesel-price-record-high

The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.

09/04/2026

🔴 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 A Russian drone struck the headquarters of 's SBU security services in on Friday afternoon, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr , injuring five people.

The attack followed a series of deadly overnight strikes across Ukraine, including the southern region.

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