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Stirrup trouble Over-touristed destinations “and overheated summers” have pushed many travelers into seeking out fall vacations. / The New York Times [$] This past summer was the hottest on record for the contiguous United States. / Grist Thanks to Donald Trump’s war on Iran, the International Energy Agency expects coal consumption to rise to a new record high. / Canary Media A reporter, pretending to be a buyer, tours properties around Miami Beach’s most climate-threatened areas and is sold the moon. / Heated “Measles, a disease the United States seemingly overcame 30 years ago, is once again killing many Americans.” / The Atlantic [$] Santa Fe public schools recently spent millions on audio surveillance of students and staff before a whistleblower spoiled the party. / Santa Fe New Mexican If you enjoy these headlines, please join us as a Sustaining Member to support what we do and unlock access to paywalled links. Garbage trucks in Dallas are using AI-powered cameras to give houses a “blight score.” / The Drive Restaurateurs explain how they’re adapting their menus (and prices) to survive delivery rides. / Longreads Many restaurants now require phones to be kept out of sight. / The Wall Street Journal [$] Unrelated: A list of the hundred best pizzas in the world puts a London slice at number one. / Robb Report In the sport of dressage, it’s apparently OK to shoot your student (and get away with it) if she’s overly annoying. / The New Yorker Even if you don’t play golf (like us), you may enjoy this video about “a small patch of green” in Edinburgh. / YouTube A round-up of the best vintage shops in the US. / Huckberry