Florida businesses and governments that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from customers or members of the public will soon face $5,000 fines, according to a new Department of Health rule. READ the full Miami Herold story by Kirby Wilson

Thousands of French citizens demonstrated in several cities Saturday for an eighth straight weekend, continuing protests against the country’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system required to enter most public areas, including stadiums, cafes, restaurants, and gyms. READ Jack Phillip’s article in the Epoch Times

The Brazilian health regulator suspended the use of over 12 million doses of Chinese-made vaccines on Sept. 4 over being produced in an unauthorized plant, according to an official statement. READ Rita Li’s full article here in the Epoch Times

READ Kevin Childs examines the myth of Hermaphroditus, what it says about humankind and how it has influenced art through the ages. “What can the sleeping Hermaphroditus teach us about love?” Trending Tweets

The tragic, poorly executed withdrawal from Afghanistan is a major setback for U.S. aims in the region and for America’s position in the world. The terrorist attack on Thursday at the Kabul airport and the Taliban’s full control of Afghanistan introduce the risk of attacks on the U.S. homeland, as …