Five Hispanic Miami Gardens officers sued the city in federal court alleging years of racial discrimination and seeking between $5 million and $10 million. The complaint names five veterans and demands a jury trial.

Federal prosecutors say the scheme diverted about 100 Wayne County homes; Zina Thomas was sentenced to 90 months and former county worker Jontae Jackson to 66 months. The fraud targeted low-income homeowners.

Chesterfield County deputies charged a Pageland man with murder and arrested a woman in the 2024 drive‑by killing of 13‑year‑old Jacob Duncan. Investigators say the probe remains active as they prepare to bring the suspect back from North Carolina.

Audit and actuarial numbers show Allegheny County’s pension is under half funded and projected to be depleted by 2039. County leaders and a DA lawsuit are pressing for solutions.

A local podcast and a Fox59 segment examine allegations that Elizabeth Teckenbrock admitted to faking cancer and soliciting more than $1M. Podcast producers and victims are central to the reporting.

Groveland lifted a precautionary boil-water advisory after testing cleared the system following a lightning-caused outage; bottled-water pickup sites served affected neighborhoods.

A 15-year-old was wounded in a shooting and two juveniles allegedly carjacked a man in West Baltimore; police say the stolen vehicle is missing and no arrests have been announced.

Muggy morning and a sharp warm-up: high near 90°F Thursday. Thunderstorms likely Thursday night into Friday with gusty winds and heavy rain possible.

A Navy veteran recorded federal agents detaining a man near the Halifax Walmart; the video circulated online and has drawn alarm from neighbors. Local posts have pushed for answers about ICE activity in the area.

A Manhattan federal complaint says thousands of World Cup resale buyers were left without tickets after last‑minute cancellations. Plaintiffs seek at least $5 million.

Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. Thursday, July 2: highs near 97 and feels-like readings around 105. City cooling center open at Selena S. Butler Park.

Detroit police found a man shot inside a white Jeep in the 12800 block of Braile Street. Homicide detectives are on scene and canvassing for witnesses.

Hot, humid with scattered afternoon storms and a 100+ heat index. Expect quick downpours and possible commute delays this afternoon.