Wonder where Hollywood’s strikes are headed? Movies might offer a clue Hollywood has churned out films that depict labor organizers as communists, and labor bosses as gangsters. So it should come as no surprise that real-life negotiations with the studios are so tricky. Read more on NPR

A Northern California tribe works to protect traditions in a warming world The Oak Fire last year threatened the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation’s way of life. Now the tribe is restoring ancient heritage sites and cultural practices in collaboration with local agencies. Read more on NPR

House Republicans to hold first impeachment hearing next week House Oversight Committee Republicans plan to hold the first hearing on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden on Thursday, September 28. Read more on NPR

Alabama band director tased by police for not stopping his students’ performance Johnny Mims and his school band were wrapping up their last song when Birmingham police insisted the performance stop immediately. The confrontation ended with Mims tased in front of his students. Read more on NPR

Trump to skip second GOP debate and head to Detroit to court autoworkers instead Former President Donald Trump won’t be at the second Republican debate, unsurprisingly. His counter programming this time involves union autoworkers, engaged in a strike against Detroit automakers. Read more on NPR

With Russia distracted in Ukraine, Azerbaijan launches attack on Armenian enclave Azerbaijan has renewed efforts to regain control of Nagorno-Karabkh, a disputed enclave with a majority ethnic Armenian population and a decades-long source of conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Read more on NPR