Ken Burns Talks ‘Leonardo da Vinci’

Miami's sailing community mourns the loss of a third child following a tragic collision between a sailboat and a barge in Biscayne Bay, which occurred on July 28. The incident, involving five girls and a 19-year-old woman, left two girls dead at the hospital, with a 10-year-old later succumbing to injuries, prompting a comprehensive Coast Guard investigation. Want More Context? 🔎

A tragic incident occurred near the entrance to Denali National Park in Alaska when a vehicle struck a moose, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old Bulgarian driver and injuring a female passenger from North Macedonia. The National Park Service is investigating the accident, which highlights the dangers of wildlife on Alaska's roads, particularly during low visibility conditions. Want More Context? 🔎

During evening rush hour on a Monday in New York City, a gunman named Shane Devon Tamura shot and killed four people in a Park Avenue office building, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the city since 2000. The NYPD responded swiftly, deploying specialized units and technology to locate Tamura, who eventually took his own life on the 33rd floor of the building. Want More Context? 🔎

A 28-year-old teacher, Andrew James McGann, has confessed to the random stabbing murders of Clinton and Cristen Brink while they were hiking with their daughters at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas. McGann was arrested after a manhunt; DNA evidence linked him to the crime, and he had recently moved to the area to teach. Want More Context? 🔎

A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 struck near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on Saturday night, causing brief shaking in parts of the New York City area. While there were reports of confusion and minor impacts, New York City Emergency Management stated there were no injuries or major damage, and USGS noted such quakes are rare but not significant. Want More Context? 🔎

Melissa Mays, a Flint resident, remains skeptical about the safety of her water despite Michigan's claims of progress in addressing the 2014 water crisis, which led to health issues for many, including her son. While federal officials assert that Flint's water now meets EPA standards, Mays and other residents demand further action, reflecting deep mistrust in local leadership after years of contamination. Want More Context? 🔎