The Trump administration has lowered fuel economy targets for new vehicles, projecting a fleetwide average of 34.9 miles per gallon in 2031 instead of 50.4 under Biden-era rules. Officials cite lower vehicle prices; critics warn of higher fuel costs and pollution.
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A New York district attorney is reopening an investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a Cornell fraternity house after a lawsuit presented allegations he says differ from the woman’s original statement. Cornell says its disciplinary process resulted in expulsions and suspensions.
A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died after a wingsuit jump from a 700-foot cliff near Hyrum, Utah. Authorities said he did not get enough lift and struck the ground at high speed.
SpaceX put Starship into orbit for the first time after an engine shut down during ascent. The uncrewed test also included a booster splashdown and deployment of new Starlink satellites.
Hurricane Nolo moved away from Hawaii on Sunday, but heavy rain and flooding remained a threat as the islands recovered from earlier storms. Mexico was preparing for Hurricane Polo to reach Baja California on Monday.
A nor’easter has uncovered wooden ship remains on Nantucket that may belong to the Warren Sawyer, a schooner wrecked in 1884. A museum official says more investigation is needed to confirm their origin.
A weekend nor’easter killed a New York City worker, flooded East Coast communities and caused widespread power outages and flight disruptions. Forecasters said the storm would weaken Sunday night, but rain and tidal flooding could continue.
Three males were killed and four other people injured after a fight led to gunfire at an after-hours venue in Detroit on Sunday morning. Police say they have leads and do not believe there is an ongoing danger to the public.