Today's Headlines: Democrats Move to Avert Shutdown, but Divisions Imperil Biden’s Agenda

Gas Shortages Awaken Britain to Some Crucial Workers: Truck Drivers
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Thursday, September 30, 2021

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Democrats Move to Avert Shutdown, but Divisions Imperil Biden's Agenda

Democrats Move to Avert Shutdown, but Divisions Imperil Biden's Agenda

By Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley

Democrats prepared a spending bill to keep the government funded past a Thursday deadline, but moderates dug in harder against their ambitious social safety net bill.

Gas Shortages Awaken Britain to Some Crucial Workers: Truck Drivers

Gas Shortages Awaken Britain to Some Crucial Workers: Truck Drivers

By Eshe Nelson and Megan Specia

Dwindling pay, poor roadside conditions and post-Brexit immigration rules have led to a critical shortage of drivers. Despite appeals, some say they are reluctant to return.

Judge Frees Spears From Father's Control

Judge Frees Spears From Father's Control

By Joe Coscarelli, Julia Jacobs and Liz Day

The singer will be without James P. Spears's oversight over her finances for the first time since 2008 after a judge ruled that the "current situation is not tenable."

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Editors' Picks

Why Is Every Young Person in America Watching 'The Sopranos'?

Magazine

Why Is Every Young Person in America Watching 'The Sopranos'?

By Willy Staley

The show's new audience is also seeing something different in it: a parable about a country in terminal decline.

What a Sex Worker and an Anti-Trafficker Want You to Know About Porn Bans

Opinion

What a Sex Worker and an Anti-Trafficker Want You to Know About Porn Bans

By 'The Argument'

A debate on finding the line between exploitation and empowerment in the sex industry.

Today's Videos

Britney Spears Fans Rally Ahead of Conservatorship Hearing

Video Video: Britney Spears Fans Rally Ahead of Conservatorship Hearing

By The Associated Press

Nearly 100 protesters gathered outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles to show their support for the star ahead of a highly anticipated hearing on Ms. Spears's 13-year conservatorship.

Tunisia's President Appoints Prime Minister

Video Video: Tunisia's President Appoints Prime Minister

By Reuters

President Kais Saied of Tunisia named Najla Bouden Romdhan to be the country's first female prime minister. The move came two months after Mr. Saied suspended Parliament, fired the prime minister and consolidated his power in what opponents called a "coup."

Fumio Kishida Chosen to Lead Japan's Ruling Party

Video Video: Fumio Kishida Chosen to Lead Japan's Ruling Party

By The Associated Press

Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, addressed supporters after being elected as the Liberal Democratic Party's choice for Japan's next prime minister. Japan's Parliament will hold a special session next week to officially select the new prime minster.

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