Dry, hotter weather returns to New Orleans with highs in the low 90s today and mid‑90s by the weekend. Heat index could approach advisory levels Friday.

Three people were shot on I‑96 near Outer Drive in Detroit; one died and police closed lanes as they investigated.

A person was detained after a shooting Tuesday on Folksie Court in Manassas; Prince William County police say the investigation is active and are asking witnesses to come forward.

NWS Miami issued a Spanish special marine warning for Lake Okeechobee through 9:45 p.m. EDT, warning of waterspouts, sudden high winds and small hail.

A man was found shot on Bromfield Street near Boston Common Wednesday; police say his injuries are non-life-threatening and are asking for tips.

Sky 11 footage shows a house taped off and a heavy police presence after a child was shot in Milford Mill. Officials have released limited details.

Mostly cloudy and muggy this morning in Dallas with a high near 90°F. Spotty showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon; heat returns and spikes this weekend.

A Flood Watch covers San Antonio through Thursday evening. Repeated storms could bring several inches of rain and dangerous flash flooding.

Emory’s $15.8M pledge and a multi‑agency funding agreement advance a pedestrian and bike bridge over I‑85 into final design, linking Executive Park to the Peachtree Creek Greenway.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will retire Kumba on Aug. 2, 2026; the park says a new attraction called Kumba’s Revenge will follow as part of broader investments.

An 86-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing a Cecil Township road to collect mail; authorities say the coroner and state police are investigating.

City leaders approved a first reading to lift local business tax rates by 5%; a final vote is scheduled next week. The commission also approved $3.5M in budget shifts.

The I-485 outer ramp to US-29 in Mecklenburg County was closed Tuesday evening after a crash, prompting heavy backups and live NCDOT updates. DriveNC posted the traffic alert with event ID 26071400228.