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.

New Castle County police arrested the operator of Crystal Spa after a July search that identified three women as alleged trafficking victims. Detectives say the owner is still being sought.

San Antonio’s municipal shelter has waived adoption fees through Sunday as kennels top 550 animals. Adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations and microchipping.

A Hollywood parking‑lot taco stand run by ex‑Las Vegas chef Emiliano “Ruben” Martinez is drawing late‑night crowds for mesquite‑grilled steak tacos. The stand’s rise traces back to a few key media mentions and a focus on high‑volume execution.

Portland will run a summer pilot to inspect curbside recycling for hazardous and damaging items. City officials say checks are safety‑focused and non‑punitive.

USDA will reopen the Douglas, Ariz. cattle crossing on Aug. 24 under a phased plan tied to Mexico’s screwworm‑control milestones. APHIS says strict inspections will be required.

A federal judge has let First Amendment and civil-rights claims against Hood County officials proceed after a controversial meme arrest. The decision keeps phone-seizure and retaliation claims alive.

CBP's San Diego field office says K9 Immo uncovered more than 65 pounds of fentanyl powder hidden in a vehicle, a seizure that underscores large border interdictions.

A St. Louis County judge convicted Dan Pruitt of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the 2021 Berkeley death of Courtland Crump. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 21.

A razor‑thin House vote attached a "presumption of approval" to the FY27 NDAA, easing rules for servicemembers and Defense Department civilians to carry personal firearms on bases.

Brothers Nate and Nelson Rouette pulled a 5‑foot juvenile tiger shark onto a Falmouth beach, photographed it, then freed and released it as researchers note more warm‑water visitors near the Cape.

Andrew Durand will lead the Public Theater’s North American premiere of the Olivier‑winning Benjamin Button this fall, with previews starting Oct. 8. The Public’s Newman Theater hosts the limited run.

Nippon Sanso Matheson filed for an 18,923-sq-ft, $5.4M office and production facility at 6430 State Highway 151; state records set groundbreaking for next Saturday.