A Detroit News–WDIV/Glengariff poll puts Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at 72% and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson at 12% in the Democratic primary. The numbers show Benson widening an already‑large lead as Michigan heads toward the Aug. 4 primary.

A security guard was critically injured when a vehicle drove into the cordoned PVGP Tune‑Up area in the South Side; police recovered an abandoned car and an investigation is underway.

A fatal crash at the I‑75/Duncan Road interchange in Punta Gorda blocked northbound ramps and left one person dead, officials said. Expect long delays and detours.

A Bywater tasting counter says a Michelin star lifted revenue 60–80%, prompted a tasting-menu price hike and extra hires, and forced a rethink of staffing and pricing.

Florida AG James Uthmeier told Winter Garden to take down park signs referencing firearms, calling the city's ban "null and void" and setting an Aug. 15 deadline. The AG warned legal action would follow if the signage isn't fixed.

An Indiana family has sued Amazon after a delivery-driver crash left their son with traumatic injuries. The suit, filed last week, raises liability questions.

Police responded to reports of gunfire near Walker Homes in Southwest Memphis early Thursday. Investigators were on scene on Travis Road and details remain limited.

Northern Water is releasing stored supplies from other basins to shore up Cache la Poudre flows while Fort Collins asks residents to conserve amid a dry year.

A 70-year-old pool-hall owner in north Houston shot a man who allegedly charged him with a crowbar during an early-morning break-in. Police say the wounded man was found at a nearby Jack in the Box and taken for treatment.

The Wisconsin DNR says it used restitution from a kayaker who faked his death to buy towfish sonar that’s already helped in searches. The agency calls the purchase a public‑safety win.

A man was found unresponsive Thursday on the CTA Blue Line near O’Hare and died while being taken to a hospital. Chicago police say the death is under investigation.

Maple Grove Days kicked off this week with a parade, food and family events — the five-day festival runs through Sunday with fireworks and shuttle service.

Ossoff reported a $20M Q2 haul and more than $42M on hand; Collins raised about $2.1M. Outside groups are already lining up millions in ad buys.