Gov. Greg Abbott announced a teacher-led Texas Classroom Commission chaired by Courtney Boswell MacDonald to advise on instruction, teacher support and student achievement.

A power outage knocked out electricity at The Aspen shelter in Denver, prompting the city to offer rides to an overflow site while many residents stayed put.

Steve Wynn trimmed asking prices on his Central Park penthouse and his Benedict Canyon 'Villa Lulu' after years on the market. The moves highlight pressure at the ultra‑luxury end.

One man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting early Saturday during Lumbee Homecoming in Pembroke; police say the investigation is ongoing.

Walmart is opening a trade hub at Tulsa Welding School in Decatur to upskill associates into HVAC, plumbing and electrical roles. Trained technicians could earn up to $51 an hour.

City leaders have paired the long‑dormant Marine Stadium with a national operator and a $10M pledge, but an August 18 referendum will decide whether the revival moves forward.

An 8-year-old in Serena died after a backyard lightning strike; a preliminary autopsy by the LaSalle County coroner found fatal injuries and the death remains under investigation.

A Memphis woman was booked on accessory‑to‑murder and evidence‑tampering charges after investigators tied cellphone data and recorded calls to the 2025 death of Robert Grove. The body was found in an abandoned Raleigh home, court records show.

In‑N‑Out has filed plans for a 3,890‑sq‑ft restaurant with a drive‑thru and patio in Green Valley Ranch; approvals and a construction timeline still hinge on city review.

Premier Care completed a new manufacturing campus in Arlington and plans to begin commercial production in late Q3 2026 while hiring for operators and technicians.

A federal judge declined to dismiss a suit by a fired Mid‑Willamette Valley Safe Routes coordinator who wore a Ruby Bridges t‑shirt. The ruling raises questions about how public employers police historical images that include offensive language.

Jalen Brunson underwent left‑wrist surgery and will spend the summer rehabbing after playing through the injury during New York’s title run. The early timeline aims for a return later this summer.

A 40-year-old Sheboygan man was killed after his motorcycle went off Lakeshore Road in the Town of Mosel early on July 4.