MiLEAP named SBAM Foundation to run a new statewide hub providing coaching, financing and licensing help to child care businesses struggling with staff and costs. The effort is backed by federal PDG funding and local research partners.

A Miami man claimed a $5 million top prize on the Florida Lottery's 200X THE CASH scratch-off and took a $2.78M lump-sum payout.

Bellingham resident George Zakhary scratched a $1 million Massachusetts Lottery ticket and chose a $650,000 lump-sum payout he says will help his mother retire. The ticket was sold at a Wrentham convenience store that will collect a $10,000 bonus.

Neighbors say a morning‑only discipleship center at 1556 Emerson has driven up police calls and alleyway problems; the operator says she’s connecting people to treatment.

Arizona moved up slightly in the 2026 KIDS COUNT rankings but remains 40th overall, with education and preschool access dragging the state down.

Colorado School of Mines cut roughly 16 jobs — about 1% of its staff — saying it reallocated resources; the university declined to name which positions were affected.

State-appointed managers voted to close Fort Worth’s International Newcomer Academy, prompting fierce pushback from parents and teachers. The district says newcomer services will be folded into neighborhood schools with added supports.

Portland Public Schools will consider renaming four schools after communities raised concerns about who the buildings honor. The board vote would only start school-led reviews.

OLLU’s new Lake Express compresses bachelor’s degrees into six semesters and promises roughly 25% lower total costs while keeping the same major and minor requirements.

San Francisco commissioners advanced a permit that would let Another Planet keep Polo Field concerts past 2029, promising new funds for parks and neighborhood projects.

Denver is adding 20 family shelter units at The Crossing to cover capacity while Lambuth Family Center undergoes renovations.

Only one in five Maryland students pass the Algebra I exam, and many head to college needing remedial math.

Meta named Houston a pilot city for a $115M workforce academy that offers free training and a job guarantee for skilled‑trade roles tied to data‑center work.