A mid‑afternoon shooting closed the I‑64 off‑ramp to WingHaven Boulevard in O'Fallon and prompted an on‑scene police investigation. The ramp remained blocked and caused local delays.

Hot and humid on Wednesday, July 1 highs near 976F with heat index up to 1036F. Low rain chances; check cooling centers and plan outdoor activity accordingly.

Georgia requires in-person fireworks purchases, limits hours and locations, and counties can now bar fireworks within 200 yards of horse farms.

A federal judge refused to toss New York’s suit accusing Meta of using addictive algorithms on kids, a decision AG Letitia James hailed on X.

AI deepfakes of celebrities are being used to sell an unproven honey 'cure' for Alzheimer’s. Watch billing and report suspicious subscription charges to authorities.

Gatsby Florida refinanced its DiVosta Towers with a $100.4M loan from Cirrus Real Estate Partners, keeping the twin towers fully leased. The short‑term deal frees up capital as Gatsby lines up a new tower nearby.

The Recording Academy and ex‑CEO Mike Greene have filed motions seeking dismissal of negligence and assault claims by a former LA chapter executive who alleges she was drugged and assaulted in the 1990s.

Closed sales in Phoenix rose in May even as prices flattened, local MLS data shows. Buyers who timed the spring rate dip found negotiating leverage.

The former CPS Energy tower at 146 Navarro St. — freshly renovated but largely empty — is up for sale as downtown office vacancy remains elevated.

Temple warned layoffs are "inevitable" after asking units to cut $60M to close a projected $85M gap; voluntary retirements have bought the university some breathing room.

At the Kennedy Center, the Department of Education turned a national civics final into a primetime‑style special. Critics say the TV push blurs education and political messaging.

Knoxville police and Crime Stoppers released photos asking the public to identify two people tied to a June 25 vehicle theft. The vehicle was recovered in Walland and tipsters may be eligible for up to $2,000.

Vanessa Munoz‑Baque received six months in federal prison after prosecutors say she re‑entered the U.S. following deportation; a separate state assault conviction stems from a 2024 knife attack.