SUMMARY: At Hungary’s 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey, restoration workers are rescuing about 100,000 historic handbound books from a severe infestation of drugstore beetles. These beetles burrow through book adhesives and paper, threatening the abbey’s vast collection of 400,000 volumes, including ancient codices and manuscripts. To eradicate the pests, books are sealed in oxygen-free plastic sacks for six weeks. Climate change, causing higher temperatures, is believed to have increased beetle reproduction cycles, heightening the threat. The abbey aims to preserve its priceless cultural and religious heritage in line with Benedictine rules that emphasize safeguarding all monastery property.

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SUMMARY: LoanDepot Park’s roof, weighing 19 million pounds, operates via three massive steel panels that slide on two rails. The decision to open or close the roof depends on weather factors: rain chance over 30%, temperature above 85°F, or humidity above 70% prompts closure. Wind speeds over 30-40 mph also prevent movement. Controlled from a secure center-field control room, the roof’s movement begins with a button press and requires a physical hand on a safety trigger to operate. It takes about 16-19 minutes to fully open or close, offering fans protection and comfort during Marlins games.

CBS News Miami’s Mike Cugno takes us to the home of the Miami Marlins to show us what factors contribute to determining whether the ballpark’s roof stays open or closed.

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SUMMARY: Environmental groups Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity warned they may sue federal and state agencies over alleged Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act violations related to the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant-detention center in the Everglades. The notice follows a June 27 lawsuit alleging National Environmental Policy Act violations for failing to assess environmental impacts properly. The detention center, located at a remote airport near Big Cypress National Preserve, could house 3,000 undocumented immigrants. Environmentalists argue the project threatens endangered species, including Florida panthers, and claim agencies bypassed mandatory consultations and permits. Governor DeSantis disputes these environmental concerns. The groups plan to sue if issues aren’t resolved within 60 days.

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