Russian schools set pupils on path to building killer drones with new “drone studies” textbook for 14- and 15-year-olds (The Telegraph)

Belarus military leadership says in informal talks that they want to avoid direct involvement in Ukraine conflict, admitting the Belarusian army is unable to confront the Ukrainian armed forces in a direct clash (RBC Ukraine)

NATO chief: West could have prevented Ukraine war by providing military equipment from the beginning (Politico)

Libya’s central bank chaos threatens regional stability, demanding urgent Western attention (Euronews)

2024 US election: President Trump promises to end tax on overtime so working men and women can “catch a break,” following pledges for no tax on tips or on Social Security benefits for seniors (Daily Mail)

Greece braces for alarming population collapse due to plummeting births, mass emigration, and low fertility rates (Euronews)

Nigerian teen Khalifa Aminu invents glasses that help visually impaired people walk safely - now he’s looking for investment to scale up (Black Enterprise)

Canadian headquartered Klick Labs develops AI device to detect high blood pressure through voice recordings, with 84% accuracy for female patients and 77% for males (Good Good Good)

“Potentially hazardous” asteroid the size of a blue whale to pass Earth on Tues, Sept 17 (Live Science)

Fires in Brazil and Bolivia trigger “black rain” – water mixed with soot – across South America. Experts reassure that while black rain can stain, it is generally considered non-toxic (Daily Wrap)

Mexico City: August floods that affected 7,000 leave some living in black sewage water for over a month. Many are anxious for things to go back to normal (The Independent)

Floods prompt evacuations in Czech Republic, Poland, Austria amid historic rainfall in central Europe (DPA International)

Typhoon Yagi causes deadly floods and landslides across Southeast Asia, affecting people in Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam (France 24)

Afghanistan faces worsening natural disasters linked to internal conflict, deforestation, and flooding amid climate crisis (The Guardian)

Cuba faces severe water shortages; over 30,000 in Havana affected due to crumbling infrastructure (Reuters)

Dropped Cheetos snack bag in US national park devastates Carlsbad Caverns’ fragile ecosystem, causing mold contamination (Euronews)

Too hot for humpbacks: Climate change threatens Pacific whales’ recovery, disrupting breeding and feeding patterns (BBC)

US: Warmer autumns increase demand for air conditioning, extend wildfire seasons, and negatively impact agriculture (Axios)

Myanmar [Southeast Asia]: Typhoon Yagi triggers severe floods, displacing 230,000; junta requests foreign aid (BBC)

New York City [US] forms Green Economy Advisory Council to advance sustainable innovation and economic opportunities for city residents (One Green Planet)

US lawmakers introduce bill that would charge fossil fuel companies for their emissions and establish a US$1 trillion fund for green initiatives (One Green Planet)

California [US] designates 186 kilometers [116 miles] of coastline as Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary – the third largest in the country (EcoWatch)

Documentary “Biebrza: Exploring Europe’s Untamed Waterworld” centers on Poland’s Biebrza River – the “European Amazon” – and its crucial wildlife refuge (Free High-Quality Documentaries)

Tianjin Airport [China] “drone” incident causes major flight delays as footage from multiple witnesses sparks speculation it was a real UFO (方的言)

Researchers find flowers like hibiscus use invisible blueprint in early petal formation to form central bullseye that attracts pollinators, influencing their reproductive success (Phys.org)

Scientists see slightly increased odds of asteroid Apophis – big enough to wipe out a city – colliding with Earth in 2029. They’ll know for sure by 2027 (The Byte)

Multnomah County [Oregon, US] homeless services office reports it housed 28% more people in past year [July 2023-June 2024] compared to previous year (The Oregonian)

Motivational quote of the day: “Human conduct is ever unreliable until man is anchored in the Divine. Everything in the future will improve if you are making a spiritual effort now.” – The Venerable Master Sri Yukteswar Giri [vegetarian] (A-Z Quotes)

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