A cattle hauler crashed on westbound I‑40 near Midwest Boulevard Tuesday, killing and injuring animals and snarling traffic for hours.

Evening thunderstorms lit up radar across Houston Monday, producing lightning, heavy downpours and localized street flooding.

Vertex will buy Crinetics for about $10 billion, adding an FDA‑approved oral acromegaly drug and a late‑stage CAH candidate. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026.

Q‑Hall, a queer‑owned women’s sports bar, is due to open in Asheville this fall and promises every TV will play women’s athletics while hosting community events.

A person was killed after a tree fell onto a Zephyrhills home Monday afternoon. Pasco deputies say the incident does not appear criminal and an investigation is under way.

Patchy dense fog slowed Tuesday morning commutes; afternoon storms and humid heat follow with highs near 89°F.

Flash-flood warnings and severe-storm advisories moved across the Space Coast and Orlando Monday evening, with officials warning of rapid flooding and damaging winds. Drivers were urged to avoid flooded roads.

Acworth held a public forum to explain a state-required tax notice that many read as a rate hike. Officials say most homestead homeowners are largely protected.

A domestic dispute at Courtney Manor left a man injured and a woman detained, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says.

A homeowner’s Ring camera caught a black bear on a Pepper Pike driveway early Sunday. Police urged neighbors to secure trash and give the animal space.

Highs near 976F this week in Austin with heat-index readings near 1006F–1026F; scattered storms possible Saturday. Cooling centers are available.

Maryland’s FAMLI program moves into implementation: employers must begin withholding in January 2027 and most workers can access paid leave in January 2028.

Fog this morning gives way to upper-80s heat and a roughly 60% chance of afternoon storms. Slow-moving cells could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.