Ann Arbor Die-In Protest Sees Cyclists, Pedestrians Rally

TL/DR - Cyclists and pedestrians staged a "die-in" protest outside Ann Arbor's City Hall on July 19, 2024, to demand safer streets. The protest aimed to highlight the lack of protected bike lanes and pedestrian safety, particularly after a recent fatal collision involving a cyclist and a vehicle. The protesters lay down in the street, simulating…

California’s Biggest Wildfire Intensifies amid Western US Infernos – NPR

TL/DR - California is facing its largest wildfire for the season, forcing thousands to evacuate. The Park Fire has grown rapidly, leading to considerable concern and destruction, including the loss of over 100 buildings. The fire is one of many raging across the western US, highlighting the severity of the ongoing wildfire situation.…