Biden dials top Democrats as shutdown countdown begins  POLITICO Republican lawmakers keep Saturday's right-wing rally at arm's length as Democrats spotlight GOP extremism  CNN The dirty little secret no one is telling you about the debt limit  CNN Opinion | Mitch McConnell's debt limit game-playing is lunacy, and we should say so  The Washington Post On Debt Ceiling, Democrats Should Heed Mitch McConnell's Advice  Bloomberg View Full Coverage on Google News

United CEO: Employer mandate is the best way to raise vaccination rates  CNN Southwest Airlines is giving fully vaccinated staff 16 hours extra pay - and cutting special sick pay for unvaccinated workers who catch COVID-19  Yahoo News Southwest Airlines pays staff extra to get jabbed  BBC News Southwest Airlines offering extra pay for employees vaccinated against COVID-19  Fox Business Airline jobs have always been hot commodities, but now carriers can’t get enough workers  The Dallas Morning News View Full Coverage on Google News

Facebook announces new policy against 'coordinated social harm' that may lower the bar on who gets banned  The Washington Post Facebook announces crackdown on 'coordinated social harm' campaigns | TheHill  The Hill Facebook to crack down on coordinated groups that break its rules  NBC News View Full Coverage on Google News

SpaceX moves the goal posts in private space race with all-civilian launch into orbit  ABC News Is SpaceX's Inspiration4 really an inspiration?  The Week Magazine SpaceX Makes History Launching All-Civilian Crew Into Orbit  MSNBC Jeff Bezos Grits Teeth to Congratulate Elon Musk, Who Makes Fun of Him Constantly  Futurism First space flight carrying civilians, launches | 9 News Australia  9 News Australia View Full Coverage on Google News

How Democrats could actually pass their new voting rights bill  The Guardian All eyes on Sinema, Manchin as Democrats hammer out Biden's reconciliation bill  The Washington Post Dems call in big gun as they face huge Hill tests  POLITICO Opinion | Joe Manchin Doesn’t Know What He’s Missing  The New York Times Opinion | Raphael Warnock's relentless voting rights push  The Washington Post View Full Coverage on Google News

Delta variant is so contagious it 'raises the bar' for Covid vaccines, Moderna president says  CNBC Local health departments planning for potential Covid-19 booster rollout, but there is still 'some confusion'  CNN Moderna analysis: Those vaccinated last year twice more likely to get COVID-19 than those jabbed recently  Fox News Connecticut prepares for booster shot roll out  WFSB Study of booster shot benefits fans debate over extra doses  The Seattle Times View Full Coverage on Google News

Virginians can use QR codes to show proof of COVID vaccination  WTOP Corona and the fourth wave: A pandemic for the unvaccinated? | To The Point  DW News Bay Area health officials brace for possible 5th COVID surge in time for Halloween  ABC7 News Bay Area Pennsylvania and COVID: Proof that vaccinations work  The Morning Call WHO Reports 'Substantial' Drop In Global COVID-19 Cases. U.S. Stays Elevated.  HuffPost View Full Coverage on Google News

Yom Kippur attack on German synagogue averted by police  The Jerusalem PostView Full Coverage on Google News

Can vitamins protect you against the Delta variant? Experts weigh in.  NJ.com The mu variant accounts for less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.  VERIFY Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and kids  CBS News What's the deal with these COVID variants? And should I still get a shot?  Herald-Mail Media Why Vitamins Won't Protect You From Delta COVID Variant  Newsweek View Full Coverage on Google News

Why Freeport-McMoRan, Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and More Fell Today  Yahoo Finance Billions blown as Macau casino investors fold amid gambling review  Fox Business Casino stocks under pressure as China looks to reset the gaming landscape in Macau:  Yahoo Finance Macau Casino Stocks Extend Slide on Regulatory Fears, JPMorgan Downgrades All Six...  Casino.Org News Casino Stocks Tank On Macau Concession Review Uncertainty: What Should Investors Expect?  Markets Insider View Full Coverage on Google News

Roger Stone served with Capitol riot lawsuit during radio interview | TheHill  The Hill Republicans, Wary of Political Fallout, Steer Clear of Rally for Riot Suspects  Yahoo News Trump says he sides with Jan. 6 riot defendants, as police brace for new Capitol rally  CNBC Everyone Has Moved on From January 6. As a Black Woman, I Can't | Opinion  Newsweek Justice for J6 Rally in DC This Weekend: What to Know  NBC4 Washington View Full Coverage on Google News

Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to Host ‘Jeopardy’ Through 2021 After Mike Richards’ Exit  Variety Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will host 'Jeopardy!' for remainder of 2021  Yahoo Entertainment Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings To Host 'Jeopardy!' Through End Of Year  CBS Los Angeles ‘Jeopardy!’ announces Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings will split hosting duties for the year with no guest hosts  Fox News Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will host 'Jeopardy!' for the rest of the year  CNN View Full Coverage on Google News

France calls killing of Islamic State leader in Africa via drone strike a big victory  USA TODAY France calls killing of Islamic State leader big victory  Yahoo News Death of Jihadist Behind Attack on U.S. Soldiers Is Latest Blow for Militants  The New York Times ISIS chief in Sahara killed by French forces, Macron says  CNN France says head of Islamic State in Sahara has been killed  New York Post View Full Coverage on Google News

"Nothing is moving": Only one country in the world has submitted plans that will mitigate climate change by 2030, watchdog finds  CBS News UN chief urges 'rapid' emission cuts to curb climate change  Associated Press Emory University awarded grant to explore COVID, global climate change  11Alive Governments falling woefully short of Paris climate pledges, study finds  The Guardian WorldView: U.N. says world isn't slowing pace of climate change; France kills leader of ISIS offs…  CBS News View Full Coverage on Google News