Queen Elizabeth's controversial reign; La Niña is back; strippers on strike

Plus, a look at the U.S' monkeypox response progress [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up [Troops parade for Queen Elizabeth II as she arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2002.]( PA Images via Getty Images Here's what we're following today: The world is still processing Queen Elizabeth's death. People are experiencing a wide range of emotions, and not everyone is mourning. For many, it can be hard to separate the queen from the [enslavement, violence and theft]( that defined British colonial rule. With two months to go until the midterm elections, tech companies are rolling out fact checks, labeling misleading claims and setting up voting guides. But some experts worry that these companies [haven't learned enough]( from how quickly falsehoods spread during the 2020 election. La Niña is back for another year in a row — a first-time occurrence in this century. The weather phenomenon happens when strong winds blow warm water west on the surface of the Pacific Ocean, causing cooler water to rise to the surface near the Americas. [This is how it'll affect the weather where you live](. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis has been deputy coordinator for the White House Monkeypox Response for a month. As the outbreak appears to be declining in the U.S., we [catch up with him]( about the virus' future and his journey from HIV doctor and queer health activist to the face of the monkeypox response. For the past six months, former Star Garden dancers have been striking outside the strip club to demand better working conditions. They've taken their performances outside and created truly show-stopping picket line. If successful, they'll be the [only strippers with union representation]( in the U.S. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- We don't have a paywall. Because of that, millions of people are able to rely on us for unwavering journalism. Trustworthy news is not as accessible as it used to be – and it’s even more difficult to find for free. How do NPR and NPR stations do what we do without becoming beholden to shareholders or special interest groups? [We ask for your help](. Your financial support keeps journalists in the field, helps us share and amplify the truth, and keeps paywalls at bay. Your investment, no matter the amount, accomplishes quite a lot around here. [Donate today](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show [President George W. Bush welcomes Queen Elizabeth II during an arrival ceremony on the south lawn of the White House on May 7, 2007.]( Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth has met 13 of the last 14 American presidents, and was still a princess when she arrived in the U.S. for the first time to meet Harry Truman. Such moments highlight the [close friendship between the U.S. and Britain]( and led to many fun, formal and sometimes awkward situation. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock's campaign bus tour in Albany, Ga., on Aug. 29, 2022.]( Nicole Buchanan for NPR Democrats struggled to win statewide in Georgia for years, until Stacey Abrams came along. Rural Black voters got her close to the governor's mansion in 2018, and also pushed two Democratic senators to victory. 🎧 Listen to [whether they'll be able to do it again at the midterms]( or [read the story](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go [From top left: Jason Sudeikis and Sarah Niles in Ted Lasso, Quinta Brunson in Abbott Elementary, Jeremy Strong in Succession. From bottom left: Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul, Martin Short and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building, and Rosario Dawson in Dopesick.]( Apple TV+; ABC/Matt Sayles; Macall B. Polay/HBO; Greg Lewis/AMC/Sony Pictures Tel; Patrick Harbron/Hulu; Hulu - Move over Emmys. It's time for the Deggys. NPR's critic Eric Deggans tells us which shows he thinks should bring [home the top prizes](. - Palace intrigue, explicit sexual pairings, the odd disembowelment and plenty of bad wigs. Here's [what you missed]( on last night's episode of House of the Dragon. - Prince Andrew will be taking back the two young corgis that his family gave the queen in 2021, but it's unclear [who will take care of the other two dogs](. - This year's U.S. Open was full of firsts — and what could be a last. Catch up on the [biggest moments]( of the event. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]