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Happening in the World: Dame Diana Rigg, whose decades-long career saw her star in Bond movies, The Avengers TV series, and most recently as the Lady Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones (the Queen of Thorns and the woman who finally killed Joffrey), passed away at 82. According to her daughter, she passed at home following a cancer diagnosis in March. Her passing has been mourned by generations of fans and creators. (CNN)
Happening in the US: Wildfires continue to rage up and down the West Coast. In Oregon, fires have spread into the suburbs of Portland, where the mayor has declared a state of emergency, and 1 in 10 residents have been asked to evacuate. 15 people have been killed by the fires so far, with more deaths expected as firefighters continue to search through the damage (NYT).
Happening in NYC: The MTA has announced that riders who don’t comply with mask-wearing rules will be fined $50 starting this Monday. This comes after the city stopped issuing summons for mask-wearing offenses following scrutiny over violent arrests; it’s currently unclear whether the NYPD will help the MTA enforce this new rule (Gothamist).
Happening in our Community: Morningside Lights is back in a virtual format this year! Instructions on how to build your own lantern at home will be posted on September 17 with a video celebration on October 26.
Short Story of the Day: The Water that Falls On You From Nowhere by John Chu is a beautiful speculative fiction story about a world where water falls on you when you lie. Because of this, life is difficult for Matt, our protagonist, as he finds himself “[manuvering] the marriage question with his lover and how best to ‘come out’ to his traditional Chinese parents.” Winner of the 2014 Hugo Award for Best Short Story, this story deftly and tenderly explores the intersections of ethnic and queer identity as well as the infinite complexities of family.
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