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Hiker found dead in Big Bend National Park in Texas

A hiker was found dead Monday along a trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas after rangers noticed a vehicle that had been parked for several days and launched a search, staff members said.

D.C. Ellipse park where Harris is speaking has Trump connection

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her closing argument before the 2024 election in Washington, D.C., Tuesday where she will speak from the Ellipse, the park south of the White House where ...

Passengers injured after land train tips over

Ten people are thought to have been injured after a land train with passengers on board tipped over.

Barcelona hit by new flood as rescuers search Valencia basement car park

Teams are searching for missing people in vehicles in an inundated shopping centre car park.

Musk has parked his Tesla on the White House lawn

The opinionated billionaire is not on the ballot, but he has turned the US election into an effective pulpit

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Linkin Park: From Zero review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week

(Warner Records) They sold millions as the most poppy and emotional band in nu-metal. Now, returning with Emily Armstrong as frontwoman, they remain just as dynamic. In September, Linkin Park’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Parks, zoo, schools close in Pakistan as residents choke on record-breaking smog

Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan have closed all parks and museums because of record-breaking smog that already has prompted the closure of schools and government offices and has ...

World - ABC News - November 8

Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors' limit to combat over-tourism

The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit the number of visitors to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets in a bid to cope with over-tourism and protect the world heritage site

World - ABC News - November 8

Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY

Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Burns 2 Acres

The fire drew almost 100 firefighters, the commissioner said. The cause was not immediately determined.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues

A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.

How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park

This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...

New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.

The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires

Dariel Vasquez died when tree fell on him as he battled major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border. A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Why the name of a national park was switched from Snowdonia to Eryri

For many Welsh speakers, Eryri and Yr Wyddfa are the names they have used all along.

Latino mobile home park residents denounce conditions, allege discrimination

Latino residents in Ohio and Colorado have filed lawsuits or complaints as experts warn of the risks, especially financial, of renting or buying manufactured homes in mobile parks.

Disney is turning record parks profits — even before its big expansions

Disney is breaking ground on new additions and updates to its theme parks, but it will be several years before they become available to the public.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

‘It’s the opposite of Trump’s agenda’: Parks and Recreation’s Jim O’Heir on the show’s legacy

As the ex-president returns, the masterly comedy about local government can feel like a fantasy. But its message is more relevant than ever. It’s been nearly a decade, and three presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Trump sued by Central Park Five for defamation over claims made during Harris debate

Donald Trump was previously successfully sued for defamation by the writer E. Jean Carroll in connection with her claim that he raped her.

Business - CNBC - October 21

The dark sky over an urban park in central Mexico attracts stargazers who worry it might not last

As night descended in an ecological park in central Mexico, tiny stars appeared in the sky one by one, aligning into constellations

Tech - ABC News - October 25

Colorblind viewfinders in Virginia parks allow guests to experience fall foliage in full color

“A feast for the eyes,” says Virginia state park ranger Ethan Howes, who has dedicated his career to protecting and sharing these iconic views.

National Park Service grants Harris permit for up to 20K attendees at Ellipse rally

Vice President Harris’s Tuesday rally at the Ellipse is estimated to draw at least 20,000 attendees for her "closing argument," according to the campaign’s approved National Park Service permit. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

LOOK: Celtics' Payton Pritchard plays 1-on-1 basketball with young fan at park

Pritchard's wife, Emma MacDonald, caught the heartfelt moment on camera

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

North Carolina man wins $1m jackpot after finding a $20 bill in parking lot

Jerry Hicks, a carpenter, plans to use money to retire and take care of his children – after a Golden Corral celebration. An abandoned $20 bill became a $1m jackpot for a North Carolina man who ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

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