Big Boy No. 4014 heads to West Chicago for a free public display June 3; expect crowds, shuttles and safety rules.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he will restart work to convert 34th Street into a busway, promising faster, safer service for roughly 28,000 daily riders even after federal scrutiny. The city plans outreach in June and construction this summer with an eye to finish by fall.

Security footage shows a sidewalk collapse in Rio’s Maracanã that sent a woman into a manhole; she was rescued and released as authorities probe suspected cable theft.

Denver won roughly $2.67 million to add battery storage and create a microgrid at Abraham Lincoln High, letting the school run on rooftop solar during outages.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority asked state bond overseers to approve $1.5 billion in toll‑backed bonds for its ACCESS Oklahoma buildout and authorized eminent‑domain as a contingency.

Chinese robotaxi fleets and international partnerships are eroding Silicon Valley’s lead in self‑driving tech. Scaling and regulation — not just algorithms — are now the battleground.

KnoxConnect, unveiled by Commissioner Larsen Jay, would sink parts of Neyland Drive and James White Parkway and build parks and retail on top to reconnect downtown, UT and the riverfront. The plan is pitched as privately produced and phased to attract investment.

Caltrans data show little drop in LA freeway travel even as pump prices top $6, and modest transit gains haven't lured commuters off the road.

American Airlines will pause daily nonstop flights between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles this summer, shrinking nonstop choices at PIT. United and Breeze still offer nonstop options.

Lancaster Airport will get daily nonstop flights to Chicago O'Hare starting June 3, operated by SkyWest as United Express. Tickets are on sale now.

FPL says undergrounding, stronger poles and smart‑grid gear have helped crews restore power faster after recent storms as hurricane season begins. Officials point to 2,000 miles of undergrounding and new automation tools.

AT&T says its $1.9 billion Indiana build will extend fiber, improve 5G and strengthen FirstNet across the state. Local public‑private projects are already under way.

An Amtrak train struck a tractor-trailer near the Durham County Courthouse Tuesday morning, stopping the train and damaging the truck's front.