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- 1Norris slams drivers he says shouldn't be in Formula 1 after Baku retirement●Norris hits out at ‘some drivers that shouldn’t be in Formula 1’ after Baku DNF
Lando Norris retired from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku and then criticised unnamed rivals, saying "some drivers shouldn't be in Formula 1". His remarks came after an on-track incident ended his race, sparking debate among fans and pundits about driving standards, stewarding and whether the Briton's title challenge is slipping as the season reaches a critical stage.
- 2Scientists Launch Major Study at Mississippi River's Mouth▼Near the Mississippi’s mouth, scientists are trying to predict the future. ‘A massive effort.’
Scientists are conducting a large-scale research effort near the mouth of the Mississippi River in Louisiana, working to predict the future of the region's environment. The project, described as 'a massive effort,' focuses on understanding how the delta and surrounding coast may change, an area central to Louisiana's ongoing land-loss and restoration challenges.
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A Dutch cruise ship has run aground on the Rhine near Cologne, with reports noting the river is at its lowest level ever recorded. The grounding is drawing attention to the consequences of extreme drought for shipping on the Rhine, a vital waterway for cargo and passenger transport between the Netherlands and Germany. Low water forces vessels to carry lighter loads, and incidents like this fuel concern about further disruptions on one of Europe's busiest rivers.
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Fat Bear Week, Katmai National Park's annual bracket contest where the public votes for the brown bear that has best fattened up before hibernation, is underway for 2026. Fans follow daily matchups of bears at Brooks River, celebrating the animals' preparation for winter and raising awareness of salmon ecosystems. Supporters are picking favorites and arguing their cases online.
- 5Warm Sacramento River could kill one in five Chinook salmon eggs●California biologists warn Sacramento River heat could kill 1 in 5 Chinook salmon eggs
California biologists are warning that elevated water temperatures in the Sacramento River could kill roughly one in five Chinook salmon eggs, raising concern for a species already under strain from drought and habitat loss. The forecast has drawn attention to river management and dam operations during warm months.
- 6California Supreme Court orders return of 650,000 seized ballots●California Supreme Court orders Riverside County sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots
The California Supreme Court has ordered the Riverside County sheriff to return roughly 650,000 ballots that were seized during an investigation into the November 2022 election in the city of Murrieta. The ruling hands the ballots back to local election officials, sharply limiting the sheriff's ability to keep pursuing claims of voter fraud in that race.
- 7DC Volunteers Join Ocean Conservancy's Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia●DC volunteers participate in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia
Volunteers in Washington, DC took part in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup along the Anacostia River, joining a worldwide effort to remove trash from waterways and shorelines. The annual event draws millions of participants globally who collect and log litter to help reduce plastic pollution and inform cleanup policy.