NYC says it will expand ACES special-education classes to preschool-aged children as part of a new investment. Advocates welcome the move but warn seats and therapists will be the test.

The Oregonian’s investigation and related state research say Oregon’s school‑funding math undercounts students in poverty, leaving high‑need districts shortchanged and classrooms strapped.

Documents show Paradise Earth — billed as North America’s largest indoor rainforest — has filed materials with tribal planners to build near OdySea after years of delays. Lifetime members who bought early passes are watching the tribal review closely.

A Kissimmee man faces a second‑degree murder charge after the June 26 backyard death of Charles Harper. Police recovered the victim’s pickup and are asking for tips.

Michael‑Anthony "Mykee" Leones Espino, a Miami dancer who toured with Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía, was found dead in west Miami‑Dade; authorities call it an apparent suicide. Investigators are asking for tips.

The former Harveys finishes a $200M overhaul and reopens as Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe with new rooms, expanded meeting space and a music-focused roster.

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s ThriveOn loans offer up to $50,000 and paired coaching for disadvantaged businesses across four counties. Applications close July 20.

Glynn County Schools will require K–12 students to keep phones powered off and out of sight from arrival to dismissal starting this August. The rule comes with stepped discipline and exemptions for medical needs.

A brush fire dubbed the "Zebra" burned roughly 10 acres in Azusa Canyon Monday evening as L.A. County Fire and Angeles National Forest crews worked in unified command. Motorists were asked to avoid Highway 39.

House Republicans scheduled a Thursday Budget Committee markup to tee up a third reconciliation bill that could pair large defense spending with voter‑ID grants. The plan tests a fragile GOP majority and faces steep Senate hurdles.

The Memphis City Council approved a 30‑year PILOT to help convert the Exchange Building into a 110‑room, $52M hotel with retail and a rooftop bar. Supporters tout downtown investment; critics warn the long subsidy could undercut public revenues.

A 32-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested after a home shooting that sent a child to Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Police say the child’s injuries are non-life-threatening and officers found a pistol and a blood‑covered bag inside the home.

A 19-year-old was arrested after a high-speed pursuit in San Marcos. Deputies say an ALPR flagged a stolen 2022 Kia and the suspect ran into Hollandia Park before being caught.