A three-alarm blaze heavily damaged a vacant three-family house in Savin Hill, sending smoke across Dorchester while crews worked to protect adjacent buildings. Investigators are probing the cause.

University of Minnesota‑linked MyGender Dolls, designed for ages 4–10, are heading toward a 2026 rollout that has sparked questions about funding and classroom use.

A 20-year-old San Antonio motorcyclist died after allegedly fleeing a DPS stop and striking an SUV on SH 16 South. Family members are asking witnesses for video.

An off-duty LAFD firefighter was killed in an early-morning crash Friday as the CHP investigates. The department asked for privacy while family is notified.

Muggy Saturday gives way to highs near 98°F and heat‑index readings above 100. Shift outdoor plans to mornings or use city cooling centers if needed.

The Boom Boom Room is relocating into Buddy's events space on Washington Avenue, debuting a weekend residency with themed food and cocktails on August 21, 2026.

Medetomidine — a veterinary sedative nicknamed "rhino tranq" — has been detected in Utah's illicit drug supply, complicating overdoses and emergency response.

Bodycam released this week shows a traveler at DFW saying she was 'awake 36 hours' after Kate Spade pieces were recovered five zippers deep inside her bag. The video and store tags prompted a theft charge.

Authorities arrested a 52‑year‑old after tying him to more than 40 thefts at West Valley construction sites that stripped appliances, wiring and fixtures. Police say surveillance and mapping helped link the cases.

Pearland's Hiram Clarke BBQ will close after nearly six years; owners Paul and Martha Jacob blamed rising food and operating costs. The shut‑down follows earlier thefts and a years‑long squeeze on small barbecue joints.

A 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a speeding hit-and-run driver Friday evening on Ridgecrest Court SE in Southeast D.C.; police are searching for a dark blue Nissan (VA TAK‑9548).

Joe Harper will retire as Del Mar's CEO at year's end after nearly 50 years with the track. Josh Rubinstein will take over as CEO on Jan. 1, 2027.

Robert Kraft says the Patriots offered Christian Gonzalez a contract that could make him the NFL’s highest‑paid cornerback and the franchise’s highest‑paid player as camp opens in Foxborough.