OMRF researchers found mature fat cells can convert into scar‑forming fibroblasts in mice, a finding published in Cell Reports that could point to new anti‑scarring strategies.

An appeals court found Charlotte officers unlawfully seized a man after a vague anonymous tip, vacating his 30‑year gun sentence and sending the case back to district court.

A former McKinley Technology High School official pleaded guilty to taking cash kickbacks and approving payments for undelivered supplies, leaving DC Public Schools more than $40,000 short.

A Slidell man was arrested after an NCMEC CyberTip alleged he used AI to generate sexually explicit images of a child. He faces deepfake and CSAM counts under state law.

Two brothers in St. Clair County were arrested after a woman reported being beaten, threatened with a gun and held against her will; bonds were set at $10K and $250K.

A 7,500‑gallon diesel tanker crashed on South Hanover Street early Friday; crews contained a roughly 20‑gallon leak, transferred product and closed the block overnight.

HPD says detectives arrested Felipe Yossell Andujar on July 8 after a probe that recovered firearms, illegal drugs and cash.

Longtime residents in unincorporated Redwood City say teardowns and bigger rebuilds are shifting neighborhood character — and county rules can leave homeowners with surprise sewer bills.

Southborough police say a Franklin man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly nearly striking officers while passing a traffic stop. Officers found suspected narcotics and dozens of pills in the vehicle.

Longmont officials are seeking City Council approval to buy the shuttered Longmont YMCA at 950 Lashley Street to preserve recreation and childcare services for residents.

A man was taken to Jackson Memorial after a fight near NW 57th Ave; detectives are probing whether he fell or was thrown from a third‑floor window.

A Milwaukee woman has sued the Archdiocese and St. Matthias, alleging leaders ignored warnings that allowed a former teacher to abuse children. The complaint seeks damages and details long-term harm.

A pre-dawn three-alarm blaze tore through a Northeast Dallas condo building on Audelia Road, destroying at least 24 units and displacing dozens of residents. No injuries were reported.