The president will be joined by local and federal fire and emergency officials for a briefing. Source

The country last reported zero deaths from the virus on March 15. Source

About 20% of California’s fire crews are inmates. Source

A century ago, on September 16, a bomb went off at Wall and Broad Street just outside the officers of famed financier J.P. Morgan, killing 38 people. Source

Phoebe Bridgers was just 22 when she made “Stranger in the Alps,” her acclaimed 2017 debut. Since then, she has been involved in collaborations with Conor Oberst and others. She also became a producer of albums herself, including her latest, titled “Punisher.” The singer spoke to Anthony Mason about her songwriting process, and how she has been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Source

The president’s recent campaign rallies have not included social distancing measures or mask requirements. Source

When asked directly if he was worried the lack of a visible response from the Trump administration “might hurt Joe Biden’s chances to be elected,” the senator answered: “Yes.” Source

A century ago, on September 16, 1920 at 12:01 p.m., a bomb went off at Wall and Broad Street just outside the officers of famed financier J.P. Morgan, killing 38 people. Source

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein said, “do NOT do what the President directs,” after Trump told voters to go to polling places as well as send in absentee ballots. Source

hH gave the music its name and later helped make it an international movement through such classics as “Pressure Drop,” “Monkey Man” and “Funky Kingston.” Source