SUMMARY: Katie Ledecky reaffirmed her dominance in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore, winning gold with a time of 15:26.44. Italy’s Simona Quadarella set a European record to take silver, while Australia’s Lani Pallister earned bronze. Ledecky now holds 25 of the 26 fastest times ever in the event and secured her 22nd world championship gold. The U.S. team, despite battling gastroenteritis, won one gold and three silvers. Other highlights included David Popovici’s 200 freestyle win, Kaylee McKeown’s close 100 backstroke victory over Regan Smith, and Germany’s Anna Elendt triumphing in the 100 breaststroke.

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SUMMARY: American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 173 passengers and six crew, experienced a possible landing gear issue involving an aircraft tire while departing Denver International Airport. Passengers evacuated via an emergency slide as the plane smoked, with some falling on the runway. One passenger suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized; five others were evaluated but not hospitalized. A loud bang occurred near takeoff speed, leading the pilot to abort the takeoff. Firefighters extinguished a fire on the aircraft. All passengers and crew deplaned safely. The FAA is investigating the incident. Passengers expressed gratitude for their safety despite the chaos.

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SUMMARY: New Orleans’ French Quarter has been transformed by IV Waste, led by Sidney Torres IV, whose company has tackled longstanding trash and sanitation issues with daily power-washing and a lemon-scented cleaning formula. Residents and business owners praise the improved cleanliness, vital to the attraction of over 19 million visitors annually. However, a legal battle has erupted after Mayor LaToya Cantrell decided to replace IV Waste with another firm, Henry Consulting, despite concerns about their preparedness and higher costs. The dispute involves city council opposition, ongoing lawsuits, and a new state law allowing the local management district to select their preferred garbage collector, currently IV Waste.

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