2 Paralympic athletes from Congo reported missing after their competitions Congolese athletes Mireille Nganga and sprinter Emmanuel Grace Mouambako, as well as a guide accompanying Mouambako, were reported missing shortly after competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games. Read more on NPR

Calls grow for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to retire as he sustains another concussion The 26-year-old left Thursday night’s game after he leaned headfirst into a tackle and added to an already worrying history of brain injury, prompting fans and former players to urge his retirement. Read more on NPR

China is raising its retirement age, now among the lowest in world’s major economies In an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force, over 15 years, China will raise the retirement age for men to 63, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs. Read more on NPR

Harris and Trump’s post-debate plans. And, why climate change puts chocolate at risk Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris are campaigning in swing states heavily post their first presidential debate. And, why climate change could put chocolate in danger. Read more on NPR

Gas stoves may soon come with a tobacco-style health warning label in California In California, gas stoves may come with a health warning label. Read more on NPR

From Clinton to Trump, how talk about crime has changed since a landmark bill Crime is a perennial issue in presidential campaigns, but experts say public perceptions of safety and justice are much different today than 30 years ago. Read more on NPR

A year after the Big 3 strike, some union autoworkers face an uncertain future Last fall’s strike against Ford, GM and Stellantis yielded record contracts for autoworkers. With a slowdown in car sales, Stellantis workers now face job cuts, production slowdowns and uncertainty. Read more on NPR

Step inside this legendary shop full of handmade costumes — while you still can For nearly half a century, Ursula Boschet has run a legendary costume shop in Los Angeles. Now, the 90-year-old is closing up — and everything is for sale. Read more on NPR

The Grand Canyon is experiencing one of its deadliest stretches in years At least 16 people have died at the park this year, including five fatalities in August alone. No single factor is to blame, but several deaths have followed stretches of extreme weather. Read more on NPR

Who won the debate?! Our quiz won’t tell you that, but we do have other trivia on it There was a debate this week! But don’t worry, we have questions about other things as well. For instance, have you been following the latest penguin news? Read more on NPR