Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura unveiled the Renew Crew, a 24-person rapid-response team targeting up to 30 park repair projects annually. Old Town Playground in Staten Island is among the first sites, with a $2.3 million budget and work already underway in all five boroughs.
Yerim Chung, a second-year biochemistry student at Laurentian University, has launched ShinyBite Smiles, a program offering free, interactive oral-health workshops and take-home Smile Kits for children in Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario. Starting with a virtual session in October, the initiative aims to reach 50 children in its first phase.
New York City has identified a previously unknown victim of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks using forensic investigative genetic genealogy, a first for the city's medical examiner. The woman's name is withheld at her family's request, and she becomes the 1,654th victim identified. Forty percent of victims remain unidentified as the 25th anniversary approaches.
Amtrak will suspend service through the First Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., for nine days in October to replace aging track components, causing significant delays and cancellations for travelers on the Northeast Corridor and to points south.
Clemson guard Dillon Hunter is returning to the Tigers for the 2026-27 season after being granted a fifth year of eligibility, filling the program's final roster spot. The return follows a Georgia judge's temporary injunction that awarded Hunter and more than 30 other plaintiffs an extra season, despite an NCAA appeal in a related Colorado case.
CJ Abrams returned to the Washington Nationals' lineup on Monday as the designated hitter after missing four games with an injury. The Nationals opened a series against the Colorado Rockies, who are mired in a seven-game losing streak and have the worst run differential in the National League.
Houston Texans defensive end Dylan Horton is feared to have torn his Achilles during Monday's practice, an injury that could end his 2026 season. Horton, a 2023 fourth-round pick who has battled lymphoma, was competing for a roster spot. The Texans now face depth challenges at defensive end.
Maryland health officials have declared measles outbreaks in St. Mary's, Carroll, and Cecil counties after confirming 14 new cases among unvaccinated residents, bringing the state's total to 31 this year. Officials say there is no evidence of widespread community transmission and urge residents to check their vaccination status.
Russell Wilson, who retired after a 14-year NFL career to join CBS Sports, recently spoke about the obstacles he faced as a shorter Black quarterback, including being considered for safety at NC State. Despite early doubts, he earned All-ACC honors, set records at Wisconsin, and won a Super Bowl with Seattle.
ESPN analyst Dominique Foxworth has boldly predicted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be Super Bowl contenders, pinning the team's hopes on rookie Rueben Bain. Foxworth's claim, made on 'Get Up,' highlights Bain's potential to be a defensive cornerstone alongside stars Antoine Winfield and Vita Vea, while the team grapples with a mix of promising upside and significant question marks.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has reportedly been linked to 33 traffic fines in Russia this offseason, totaling 82,000 rubles (about $1,000). Most fines have been paid, with one 4,500-ruble ticket outstanding. The tickets were reportedly connected to his Aurus Arsenal minivan, bearing the license plate 008.
Paramount Pictures is in early development on a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,' with Kate Hudson and Stacey Sher producing and hopes to bring back stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, though no cast deals or screenwriter are attached yet.
Yemen's Houthi group said it targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea, with the vessel's operator Bahri confirming a maritime incident and all crew safe. The attack, which Saudi officials have not commented on, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and follows a series of Houthi strikes on Saudi and commercial targets.
The Detroit Tigers fell 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, extending their losing streak to six games. Starting pitcher Framber Valdez allowed four runs without recording a strikeout, and the Tigers' offense managed only one run against Rays starter Drew Rasmussen.
The Washington Commanders added an extra practice session to training camp, with coach Dan Quinn expressing confidence in the team's center options despite injuries and inconsistent play. Quinn said the added work was not a 'knee-jerk' reaction to Saturday's loss, and the team will evaluate center candidates during Wednesday's joint practice with Baltimore and Friday's preseason finale.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed tight end Mitch Van Vooren to bolster their depth at the position, with Michael Trigg and D.J. Rogers sidelined by injuries. The move comes ahead of their final preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Friday.
Michigan lost its second straight exhibition in Lithuania, falling 82-77 to the reserve national team while missing key players. The Wolverines, led by Elliot Cadeau's 19 points, rallied to tie late but couldn't finish.
Giants receiver Malik Nabers practiced without a red non-contact jersey for the first time this summer, participating in drills as he continues his recovery from a torn ACL. Head coach John Harbaugh said it is 'reasonable to assume' Nabers will be available for the season opener, but he declined to make a definitive commitment.
A surprise inspection by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority and Mandya District Legal Services Authority at MIMS Hospital found alleged violations in the treatment and custody of an undertrial government officer, who was admitted without court permission. The officer, Mahamad Hussain, has been sent back to judicial custody, and an inquiry has been ordered into the procedural lapse.
New research analysing bank card transactions in three Australian cities shows spending falls sharply on extremely hot days, with life shifting to evening hours. As temperatures rise, researchers argue cities must stay open later to adapt, citing examples from Dubai to Seoul.