A possible coup in Sudan; FDA rules Pfizer vaccine effective in children; the problem with apple picking

Plus, Halyna Hutchins' accidental death prompts shows to remove guns from set. [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Korva Coleman and Suzanne Nuyen First up AP Here's what we're following today: There’s an apparent coup underway in Sudan. Military forces arrested the acting prime minister and other top officials. Sudan has [struggled with democracy]( since former dictator Omar al-Bashir was toppled by massive protests two years ago. ➡️ If the coup sets in, it could end of one of the [most remarkable pro-democracy movements]( in Africa in recent years. When climate change becomes more dramatic, what might our nation’s capital look like? According to [a new study model]( ➡️ The Lincoln Memorial could be surrounded by water. ➡️ The city’s baseball stadium could be flooded by the nearby river. ➡️ The Pentagon may be accessible only by boat. Halyna Hutchins' accidental shooting was not the first gun death on a film or TV set, but it has [resurfaced concerns over safe firearm use]( in the industry. Some showrunners have already pledged to remove real guns from sets altogether. ➡️ Hutchins is being remembered as a team player and [a rising sta]( in the cinematography industry. The FDA says Pfizer’s COVID vaccine appears to be safe and effective in younger children, aged 5 to 11. If it's authorized for emergency use, vaccinations could begin early next month, with some youngsters f[ully protected by Christmas](. Even as young kids await vaccination eligibility, some people are opting to quit their jobs rather than take the shot. While they represent only a tiny fraction of most workplaces — not even 1% in some — [it can add up to thousands of people]( in many states. Internal Facebook documents show how the pro-Trump ‘Stop the Steal’ efforts sprang up and gathered followers ahead of the Jan. 6 insurrection. The documentation was r[eleased by a Facebook whistleblowe]( to Congress and the media. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen Photographer/Source Hot take incoming: apple picking is not all that fun, and you're lying to yourself if you think it is. Pop culture journalist Rachel Sugar breaks down the problem with this classic fall activity. 🎧 [Listen to her reasoning](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go Galveston Island State Par - This will give you the heebie-jeebies, so watch out. The tongue-eating louse does exactly what you think it does. [Fortunately, it doesn’t affect people]( but attaches to fish. - Actor James Michael Taylor, remembered for his recurring role as Gunther on Friends, died at 59 of prostate cancer. He didn’t have a single line of dialogue in the first 33 appearances on the show, but [the beloved character]( appeared in 150 total episodes. - The White House delayed the release of secret records involving the assassination of John F. Kennedy due to the pandemic. The National Archives says [it needs more time to review them](.. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]