A viral clip shows an older Cubs fan slap a younger spectator at Wrigley Field during the national anthem, sparking debate and legal questions.

Ava DuVernay’s 14th will close the 64th New York Film Festival with a world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Oct. 9; the film examines the 14th Amendment amid recent court fights.

Two‑time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead will close Literary Cleveland’s free Inkubator conference on Sept. 12; registration opens Aug. 10.

The Office of Special Counsel says the Education Department violated a federal injunction while pursuing Title IX probes tied to gender identity, and it urges audits and discipline.

Woodland Park told Merit Academy it will end the equal monthly payments that smoothed the charter’s cash flow. The decision arrives amid an audit disclaimer and a lost local sales tax that have tightened the district budget.

TDOT crews are surveying Whites Creek Pike for a major upgrade that includes a Sycamore Creek bridge replacement and intersection work tied to the agency's 10‑year plan. Early design and survey work mean construction is still years away.

State crime‑lab teams joined local detectives this week as crews excavated a Campbellsport basement tied to the 1983 disappearance of Robert "Bobby Jo" Fritz.

Olathe Municipal Court will accept new school supplies in lieu of qualifying traffic and parking fines through Aug. 4, offering up to a $50 credit per donor.

An investigation is underway after a person was shot Tuesday afternoon at an apartment complex near Friendswood. Police responded around 1:50 p.m. and the scene remained active into the afternoon.

Rough Gulf swells prompted lifeguards to pull more than a dozen swimmers at Clearwater Beach. Officials warn swimmers to avoid the water and heed red-flag warnings.

Roho Collective opens a 3,000-square-foot downtown gallery and cultural center at Nicollet, pairing exhibitions with markets and business training for artists of color.

Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung and has been placed on blood thinners. The team says he is responding to treatment and will be reassessed daily.

Sunny Isles Beach set a 16+ age floor for e-bikes, banned sidewalk riding and will begin issuing tickets Aug. 16 after an outreach period. Fines start at $250 for a first offense.