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It was a week that saw not only more twists in the tariffs saga but also Trump's big Hill address, the suspension of aid to Ukraine, more firings at agencies, and more. NPR keeps track, day by day.

Students at the University of Hong Kong protested last month, saying university governance is subject to political interference from Beijing.

This competition was initially defined by who wasn't competing. U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time and the heavy favorite to win, pulled out to take care of her mental health.

Host Michel Martin talks to Iranian journalist and political cartoonist Nikahang Kowsar. Kowsar, who lives in exile in Canada, recently launched a citizen journalism Web site which has become a repository for first hand accounts of life in Iran. Kowsar discusses his recent journalistic venture and the current political tensions arising in his home country.

Jerome Socolovsky is the Audio Storytelling Specialist for NPR Training. He has been a reporter and editor for more than two decades, mostly overseas. Socolovsky filed stories for NPR on bullfighting, bullet trains, the Madrid bombings and much more from Spain between 2002 and 2010. He has also been a foreign and international justice correspondent for The Associated Press, religion reporter for the Voice of America and editor-in-chief of Religion News Service. He won the Religion News Association's TV reporting award in 2013 and 2014 and an honorable mention from the Association of International Broadcasters in 2011. Socolovsky speaks five languages in addition to his native Spanish and English. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and graduate degrees from Hebrew University and the Harvard Kennedy School. He's also a sculler and a home DIY nut.

Stella Chávez is KERA’s education reporter/blogger. Her journalism roots run deep: She spent a decade and a half in newspapers – including seven years at The Dallas Morning News, where she covered education and won the Livingston Award for National Reporting, which is given annually to the best journalists across the country under age 35. The award-winning entry was “Yolanda’s Crossing,” a seven-part DMN series she co-wrote that reconstructs the 5,000-mile journey of a young Mexican sexual-abuse victim from a small Oaxacan village to Dallas. For the last two years, she worked for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she was part of the agency’s outreach efforts on the Affordable Care Act and ran the regional office’s social media efforts.

Join us for the 6th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 10 - Nov 9, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. What’s on today? In-person and live-streaming on Festival Tuesdays: Tues, Oct 12: Tanya Thomas’s NATURAL TAN 7:30pm Rated 16+ Fueled by assimilation pains, Tanya delves into the heart of colorism that plagues the Asian diaspora, the complexities of racial identity, and the consequences of damaging beauty standards. Written & performed by Tanya Thomas. NATURALLY TAN adds a distinct voice to the full range and diversity of Asian American stories. Tues, Oct 19: Catherine Barnes’ YES NO, MAYBE SO 7:30pm Rated: PG-13 After an unsettling doctor’s appointment, Catherine’s inner social justice warrior, Professor Sarah P. Outrage, takes Catherine on a hilarious musical tour of her own fraught relationship with boundaries. Written & performed by Catherine Barnes. Tues, Oct 26: Luka Lyman’s ISLAND GIRL: A RESCUE MISSION 7:30pm Rated: 14 to adult A personal and fantastical story about having and losing faith. Please join Luka for a post-show Q & A. Written & performed by Luka Lyman. Tues, Nov 2: Bethany Vee’s I HAVE TOO MANY FEELINGS 7:30pm Rated: 18+ Bethany’s feelings may have dominated her existence from the beginning of time, but now she’s actually facing them! Her lively characters include her inner critic, Demon-Debby who along with others amuse us through many growing pains of bedwetting anxiety, LGBTQ+ matters, ADHD, depression and overall mental health, as well as sobriety. Hilarious and sincere, relatable and uplifting. Written & performed by Bethany Vee. Tues, Nov 9: Tatum Langton’s REDEEMher 7:30pm Rated: PG-13 An autobiographical story of a modern Mormon wife who tries to redeem her eternal marriage from a sin next to murder. This 60-minute one-woman show explores the question: is the sin with a capital "A" redeemable? Experience the heartfelt journey as one woman battles between saving her marriage and saving her soul. Written & performed by Tatum Langton. This is the last night of BFF 2021 ENCORE – join us for a post-show reception in our lovely outdoor patio. All BFF Festival Tuesday performances are directed & developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson.

Manhattan's district attorney announced in late April that he'd no longer prosecute prostitution and unregulated massage parlors, a move applauded by organizations fighting sex trafficking and labor coercion.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner stars on FOX's "The Resident" as a surgeon who falls in love with a colleague.

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in southern Ohio are the U.S.' latest landmarks to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.