Hope everyone had a great week, here’s this week’s reading list.

NPR: The school shooting industry is worth billions — and it keeps growing

The Economist: Is “radical-left” violence really on the rise in America?

WTOP: Across the U.S., cities combine art, shade and education to help people beat the heat

The Washington Post: Trump wanted South Koreans to stay and train U.S. workers, Seoul says

L.A. Times: South Korea is the convenience store capital of the world

NPR: Home mortgage demand surges as rates drop to 6.35 percent

KFF Health News: Collaborative networks become popular lifeline for rural hospitals  

Associated Press: Trump’s DC law enforcement surge sees 40 percent immigration-related arrests

Associated Press: Trump plans to send National Guard to Memphis, escalating troop deployments

The Washington Post: National Guard documents show public ‘fear,’ troops’ ‘shame’ over D.C. presence

Associated Press: Activists and day laborers use radios and whistles to avoid immigration agents at Home Depot

Reuters: Bessent, Chinese vice premier to meet in Madrid next week on trade, TikTok

The New York Times: $10 million in contraceptives have been destroyed on orders from Trump officials

The Economist: How grain has gone from famine to feast

Associated Press: U.S. inflation worsened last month, putting Fed in difficult spot as job market slows

CBS News: Akron’s bus system won top honors after a major overhaul. Here’s how they boosted ridership.

The New York Times: The subway had its safest summer in years. The White House shrugged.

Reuters: In surprise twist, Armani’s will sets path for sale of fashion empire

Civil Eats: Food waste costs are rising, EPA says

L.A. Times: DoorDash plans to test drone deliveries in San Francisco warehouse

The New York Times: Yes, your morning coffee has gotten more expensive

Reuters: How New York turns millions of pounds of food waste into ‘black gold’

Gravy: To-go, or not to-go? Restaurants struggle to balance food waste and container costs.