A federal judge approved Trump’s request for a special master, securing the former president a legal victory in the DOJ’s investigation into his handling of sensitive government documents. USA Today has the latest details in a roundup of major news from the holiday weekend.

Twenty million U.S. homes are behind on energy bills — and hotter summers mean losing power could prove fatal for some people. Bloomberg Businessweek has the story.

Extreme heat is making work more dangerous. The Washington Post reports on how industries are fighting safeguards for workers. 

Some cities are better than others at enduring extreme temperatures. CNN explains what they're doing different.

In a prime-time address, Biden said Trump and his Republican allies are a threat to American democracy. The Wall Street Journal has key takeaways from the speech.

The Washington Post explains how the red-hot labor market has been helping union organizers.

The Department of Transportation has a new website to help flyers understand their rights when cancellations and delays happen. Travel + Leisure takes a look.

Thousands of cinemas are offering $3 tickets Saturday. Business Insider reports on how it’s a bid to get more people back to seeing movies in theaters, which haven’t fully recovered from pandemic lockdowns.

Democrat Mary Peltola defeated Sarah Palin in a closely watched special congressional election in Alaska. NBC News reports.

The Washington Post explains how Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program will work, and how borrowers feel about it.

Men have fewer friends than ever, and it’s harming their health. Vox illustrates the consequences.

One of Hollywood's most prolific directors doesn't actually exist. Vice explains.

The Los Angeles Times reports on how the Justice Department says it has evidence of obstruction of its investigation into Trump’s handling of classified government documents.

Water-treatment failures have residents of Jackson, Mississippi, unable to adequately wash, cook, and flush toilets. NBC News has the story.

Mikhail Gorbachev is dead at 91. As the final leader of the Soviet Union, he presided over its collapse and the end of the Cold War. He also led the country’s response to the 1986 explosion at the nuclear plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine. NPR looks back at his life. Meanwhile, there are fears of another potential nuclear disaster in Ukraine, at a plant occupied by Russian troops. U.N. inspectors are trying to find out if the facility is safe. The Wall Street Journal has background.

Ars Technica reports on new research that may make it possible to recycle wind-turbine blades into gummy bears and other products.

Twelve months on from America’s withdrawal, who’s to blame for Afghanistan’s tragedy? Everyone, Vox argues.

Historic monsoon rain is threatening to put one-third of Pakistan underwater. The Guardian is covering the devastating flooding.

ABC News has details of how a federal program providing free COVID home test kits is on hold because of a lack of new congressional funding. And Politico reports on how the FDA is expected to authorize new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech.

New research into a jellyfish that can reverse its biological clock may lead to insights about human aging. The Wall Street Journal has more.

NASA postponed the Artemis 1 moon launch because of an engine problem but is expected to try again, ABC News reports. Wired explains how it could eventually lead to another moonwalk and lay the groundwork for putting astronauts on Mars.

Bloomberg Businessweek investigates how deadly bacteria spread in a Similac factory — and caused the U.S. baby-formula shortage.

Vox explains how California’s gas-car ban could change how every American drives.

The U.S. Open will now let players be coached from the stands. The Wall Street Journal has the story.

An affidavit sheds new light on the FBI’s search of former president Trump’s Florida home. The Wall Street Journal reports.

Students are heading back to school, but unlike the last two years, not every child is eligible for free meals. NPR reports on how the change is straining family budgets.

As California experiences a severe drought, some of America’s biggest celebrities are flouting water-usage rules. The Los Angeles Times broke the story.

The Wall Street Journal explains why private-equity firms are investing in car washes.

This week’s In Conversation looks at wellness advice, and how to know what’s real and what’s junk science.

Nearly all of the country’s trigger bans on abortion will be in effect by the end of this month. The Washington Post breaks down what reproductive access will look like. 

The Uvalde school board fired the police chief criticized for the slow response to the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School. The San Antonio Express-News reports.

The Los Angeles Times explains how Vanessa Bryant won a massive legal victory in a case involving the sharing of graphic photos of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and their daughter.

Ahead of the midterms, states are paying special attention to election security. Bloomberg Businessweek looks at Ohio’s effort to recruit tech professionals to combat election hacking.

It costs close to $300,000 to raise a child. The Wall Street Journal spoke with families about how they’re cutting back on costs.

NPR has some practical financial tips on how to prepare for a baby.

Until recently, it was widely believed that there is no sound in space. The Atlantic explores how a new discovery has changed that thinking.

CNN has key takeaways from election results in Florida, New York, and Oklahoma.

Biden is expected today to announce details on forgiving student loans and extending a pandemic pause on repayments, Bloomberg reports.

The Washington Post has exclusive reporting on intercepted communications that reveal how Russian spies failed to predict Ukraine’s strength and misled the Kremlin.

As buy now, pay later services continue to grow in popularity, experts say shoppers should be informed of the risks before they use them. Vox has the story.

Australia’s Channel 9 reports on a new study that reveals how wild bunnies took over the country.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is spending a lot of time campaigning for Republicans in battleground states far from home. NBC reports on how this could lay groundwork for him to run for president in 2024.

A New Yorker profile of DeSantis asks whether he can replace Trump as the dominant force of the GOP.

USA Today explains what’s known about the videotaped police beating of a man during an arrest in Arkansas.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, OB-GYNs are reporting a surge in people requesting tubal ligations. The Washington Post has the story.

The Wall Street Journal looks into why Americans are losing interest in having work friends, and what that means for the workplace.