FERC granted Sturgis an extension to delay a three‑foot drawdown at the Sturgis Dam until Sept. 15; state officials warned the postponement could raise erosion and sediment risks.

CPS Energy is closing an $80M deal to raise its stake in the South Texas Project and is studying microreactors as local demand surges.

A sinkhole opened on Cumberland Road beside UPMC Passavant in McCandless, closing the road and triggering detours while crews assess the damage.

A fueling-system failure at Logan prompted an FAA ground stop Sunday night, causing delays and cancellations across the airport.

An unoccupied Waymo robotaxi ignited after driving over a small firework near the 1200 block of Connecticut Street; no injuries were reported and crews removed the vehicle.

Low-hanging clouds forced the FAA to meter arrivals at Sea‑Tac on July 5, delaying more than 60 flights and canceling at least two by mid‑morning.

A new heat‑map analysis of Chicago crash records found pedestrian‑involved crashes rose about 35% between 2021 and 2025, concentrating in downtown corridors and involving many hit‑and‑runs.

The FAA proposes replacing the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight with a noise‑based standard (0.11 psf), opening the door to faster coast‑to‑coast jets and fresh debates over noise and climate.

Delta Flight 1076 reported a firework strike while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4; the jet landed safely and was pulled for inspection. ATC audio captured the exchange.

An ultralight clipped power lines and made a hard landing on SR‑60 in Mulberry; two people were taken to hospital and westbound lanes were shut while crews cleared wreckage.

A 23-year-old Kennesaw rider was killed after his motorcycle crashed into a tree at Church Road and Saddlebrook Creek Drive. Cobb County police say the STEP Unit is investigating.

A semi-trailer was toppled on I‑44 in northeast Oklahoma City as storms produced damaging gusts and downed power lines. Storm chasers and the NWS reported strong winds.

St. Clair police say most traffic signals are down; drivers should stop, yield and take turns while crews work.