Burkina Faso's transitional parliament passed a law criminalizing homosexuality with 2–5 years in prison and fines; foreigners could be deported. It is part of a broader reform of family and citizenship. Mali did it in 2024, and Ghana and Uganda tightened laws, drawing regional criticism.

Rep. Nadler, 78, retires to claim generational change. Critics call it a forced departure amid infighting among New York Democrats and tensions over Israel. His Manhattan district remains safely Democratic. The DSA wants a more left-wing successor.

Belém COP30 lodging runs from $200 to $3,700 a night, up to $50,000 for the conference, with 10–15 night minimums and nonrefundable terms. At the UN talks, 18 countries booked (about 10%), 87% say cost isn’t the hurdle; Brazil says 61 have lodging, over a quarter of participants.

Luke Donald named six Team Europe captain’s picks: Lowry, Straka, Aberg, Hovland, Fitzpatrick, Rahm. Hojgaard is out, replaced by twin brother Rasmus. Eleven of twelve players were on Rome’s winning side.

A woman in a red minivan plowed into a crowd at Harrisburg's Kipona festival, injuring three, including a child. The injuries aren’t life-threatening; police investigate.

The Louvre ends its 3DS audio guide partnership that began in 2012. The 3DS, born in 2011 and eclipsed by the Switch, now sits in retro shops.

The Digest, 9/1/2025 @900PM, CDT

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