Venice won’t be listed as one of the world’s most endangered sites UNESCO, the United Nations body that designates and protects World Heritage sites, says it will continue to monitor the famed Italian city’s issues, including climate change and over-tourism. Read more on NPR

Jews around the world send Rosh Hashana wishes to detained reporter Evan Gershkovich The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held in Russia since March. Thousands have written him letters for the Jewish new year, as the campaign for his release hones in on next week’s U.N. meeting. Read more on NPR

Up First briefing: UAW strike; Birmingham church bombing anniversary; NPR news quiz The United Auto Workers union strikes against the Big 3 automakers. Lessons learned 60 years after the Birmingham church bombing. See how much news you remember with this week’s quiz. Read more on NPR