Eight Fantasy 5 tickets across California paid out $554,155 this week, led by a $189,800 win in Fountain Valley.

TSA officers at PDX discovered more than 38 pounds of suspected marijuana in checked luggage; a 24-year-old passenger was pulled from a United flight and arraigned in Multnomah County.

A 12-year-old is suspected of causing $150,000–$200,000 in damage to a St. Paul building being renovated for an artist’s studio, forcing repairs and insurance reviews.

About half a dozen former patients settled over Mycobacterium fortuitum infections from 2023 surgeries at a West Knoxville center, while other claims and regulatory actions remain active.

Deliberate damage to Optimum’s fiber left about a third of its customers in Georgetown and nearby towns without internet. Crews worked overnight and a police report was filed.

A 79-year-old El Paso man died after being struck on Dyer Street; investigators say he crossed outside a marked crossing and the driver faces no charges.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a joint Pentagon‑DOJ task force to identify and refer unauthorized leaks to prosecutors. The move follows a proposal for governmentwide NDAs and recent reporter subpoenas.

Arizona State Gang Task Force detectives arrested a suspect in Mesa and seized about 1.5 pounds of meth and $5,500 in cash. The person faces possession-for-sale and forgery charges.

A Naperville estate at 28W660 Perkins Court closed for $8.3M on July 10, setting city and county records and underscoring a rare eight‑figure suburban sale.

A 32-year-old Erie man was arrested in connection with a Feb. 15 hit-and-run that killed a 2-year-old, town officials say. Police have identified a vehicle of interest and are seeking footage.

The 39th Twilight Concert Series brings Suki Waterhouse, Freddie Gibbs and more to Gallivan Center and Civic Center this summer.

Juici Patties will open its first Houston shop in Montrose at 2055 Westheimer; filings show a $350K fit-out and a mid‑December finish target.

A Boone County judge dismissed Delta Chi and most named fraternity members from the Riley Strain wrongful‑death suit; the family says it will appeal.