Bank of America's CEO says the bank's FIFA World Cup sponsorship could bring major activity to the Bay Area, comparing the tournament to 'a hundred Super Bowls.' Local planners and businesses are already lining up activations and ticket programs.

Clusters of Flock Safety license‑plate readers are appearing near UNF and St. Johns Town Center, prompting a campus debate about safety, privacy and city purchases. Officials point to confidentiality rules while students press for oversight.

Jobseekers and HR teams in Milwaukee are using AI to draft and screen applications, prompting new training and fresh questions about fairness and skills. Local universities and workforce boards are responding.

A 31-year-old woman died after her car hit a stopped work truck on I‑71 near Bagley Road in Middleburg Heights; state troopers are investigating.

A Curi affiliate says ApolloMD stopped funding a joint captive set up in 2006 and has sued for about $23M, turning a private risk program into public litigation.

Two people were critically injured and three animals died in an Oak Cliff house fire late Thursday. Dallas Fire‑Rescue says crews extinguished the blaze after nearly an hour and the cause is under investigation.

Agents say about 6,000 carisoprodol pills were seized at a Metairie apartment and a man was arrested after a federal‑state probe into illegal importation.

A Santa Monica man is expected to plead guilty after allegedly posting an ICE lawyer's private information online and urging "swatting" attacks.

DICK'S House of Sport opened at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg with athlete appearances, giveaways and a World Cup-watch vibe.

A crash on Southeast Powell Boulevard left one driver dead and closed lanes between SE 52nd and SE 60th as Portland police investigate.

Marlon Wayans headlines July 24–25 and Tim Allen is set for Aug. 8 at the MGM Grand Theater. Wayans tickets go on sale Friday with an MGM Rewards presale Thursday.

A Hagerstown man was arrested after witnesses say he threatened juveniles with a shotgun on Dogwood Drive. Authorities say a special response team took him into custody and no one was hurt.

State regulators filed a formal complaint after inspectors found thousands of untagged cannabis items — including California‑branded packaging — at a Harrison Township processor.