Asbestos Removal in Temescal Gateway Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily storing asbestos in Temescal Gateway Park in Los Angeles as contractors remove it from homes destroyed in a recent fire. The asbestos is being double bagged, triple lined, and sealed in containers before being moved to an authorized disposal facility.

Proposed $12 Billion Casino Complex in Hudson Yards

A $12 billion casino complex called Wynn New York City is proposed in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, featuring a 5.6-acre park and a casino skyscraper. The project aims to blend in with the High Line park and the waterfront, generating revenue and creating jobs, but faces opposition from some local communities and officials.

Tourist Trampled to Death by Elephants in South Africa

A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by elephants at a wildlife reserve in South Africa after leaving his vehicle to take photographs. The man's fiancée and two other women in the vehicle were unharmed. Elephants are known to be protective of their young and can react aggressively to perceived threats.

Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama, has opened the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, a space confronting the history of enslaved people in America. The park aims to center the lives of enslaved individuals and their experiences, providing a direct and impactful narrative.

Fatal Accident at Off-Road Adventure Park in Kentucky

A man died and a woman was injured in a vehicle accident at an off-road adventure park in eastern Kentucky.