Wok Star opened a West Village outpost with soup dumplings, hand‑pulled noodles and orange chicken plus a roomy enclosed patio for Uptown diners.

A WashU‑led analysis of nearly 12,000 preteen brain scans shows neighborhood and family socioeconomic conditions leave measurable marks on brain function tied to sleep and stress. The finding shifts attention from IQ to everyday conditions.

Kinston police named 21-year-old Da'naiyah Coley as wanted on two counts after victims say she pointed a gun before shots were fired in the LaGrange area.

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review Arizona’s 2022 proof-of-citizenship and voter-roll rules in a Trump-backed appeal that could change how state and local contests are run.

After months of dispute, the Lewis family says private autopsies matched the GBI's finding. They say they'll focus on honoring the twins and mental-health outreach.

Burke County deputies added Dean Edward Harmon to their most-wanted list on Monday, citing outstanding vehicle-theft warrants. Authorities list his last known address in Morganton.

The Aug. 11 primary will choose Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor nominees. The GOP contest between Will Martin and David Varnam will name Tom Tiffany’s running mate.

LAFD says crews stopped the forward progress of a brush fire near 10083 N Sunland Blvd in Shadow Hills. The initial alert did not report injuries.

A 15-year-old girl was shot near Loring Park early Sunday; two teen boys, 14 and 15, were arrested and booked into juvenile custody.

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are reportedly exploring a majority bid for the NBA’s Las Vegas expansion team, hiring bankers as the league opens bids.

TxDOT and ODOT have linked their traffic systems so each state can see live cameras, crash reports and lane‑level data — a step timed ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Drivers and freight operators should see more accurate cross‑state alerts on state traffic maps and apps.

A Foristell man was killed after being struck following a multi‑vehicle crash on I‑270 near MO‑370. Troopers say debris struck several vehicles and multiple people were hurt.

Three people were struck near Carpentersville Middle School late Saturday; one is in life‑threatening condition. Police say the driver fled and are asking witnesses to call.