A newly registered super PAC called Boston Leads lists Ben Martello as chair and treasurer and drew a public rebuke from State Sen. Nick Collins over ties to Mayor Michelle Wu.

Auburn Emergency Management says Ray of Hope and the Senior Activity Center will operate as cooling centers during a heat advisory Tuesday–Wednesday. Hours and contact numbers were posted by the city.

A Portland brewery turned the U.S. National Bank building into a six‑week World Cup fan zone that organizers say brought thousands of fans downtown.

The city budget carves out $3 million to keep a controversial cash‑for‑syringes buyback running; officials say it reduces needle litter while critics call for treatment dollars instead.

The Philadelphia Union rolled out theatrical lighting, new F&B partners, security scanners and smart‑campus tech at Subaru Park in Chester as MLS play resumes after the World Cup. The upgrades include AI‑enabled fixtures, Level‑2 EV chargers and fresh concession options.

West Jordan’s City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. to consider Pioneer Day fireworks restrictions as officials weigh wildfire risk and recent state guidance.

Federal investigators say thieves hit blue collection boxes at five Pittsburgh-area post offices overnight; the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating and asking potential victims to report missing mail.

A 19-year-old was arraigned on first-degree murder and felony firearm charges in the June killing of a 23-year-old on Detroit’s west side; a probable-cause hearing is set July 29.

Drury has broken ground on a 180-room, seven-story Drury Plaza near Daytona International Speedway; reservations open for June 1, 2027.

An improperly discarded oxygen cylinder ruptured inside a Milwaukee garbage truck, injuring a sanitation worker and prompting a city investigation.

New reporting and a fresh Defense Casualty Analysis System update have put the Pentagon under scrutiny for slow public reporting of U.S. troop injuries from Iranian strikes. Officials say delays protect operational security and reflect medical review.

Caleb Durbin’s two‑out, eighth‑inning homer lifted Boston to a 6-5 win over Baltimore, extending the Red Sox’ streak to 14 games.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on July 20 listed three rare South Florida reptiles as endangered, citing habitat loss and climate pressures that leave only scattered pockets for the animals to survive.