Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, even at Oktoberfest At Weihenstephan, non-alcoholic wheat beer and lager now make up 10% of the volume. The increase over the last few years mirrors the statistics for the rest of Germany’s beer industry. Read more on NPR

In U.N. vote, countries show willingness to move away from fossil fuels The body’s call to speed up a transition from fossil fuels is part of a pact designed to bring countries together to tackle challenges in the 21st century. Read more on NPR

After a week of attacks, Lebanon braces for more After a week of unprecedented Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Hezbollah counterattacks, Lebanon is bracing for more attacks to come. Read more on NPR

Speaker Johnson announces plan to keep the government funded until Dec. 20 The measure does not include any part of the SAVE Act, the election security proposal backed by former President Donald Trump. Read more on NPR