Supervisors will consider reallocating $1.1M to expand a regional diversion fund that could grow to about $2M with philanthropic partners and help roughly 600 households.

Quincy resident Peixia Du claimed a $4M Massachusetts Lottery prize and opted for a $2.6M lump-sum; she says she’ll buy a home and a car.

The Onion says it has assumed control of Alex Jones' Infowars assets in Austin and plans a satirical relaunch with Tim Heidecker while a court reviews the deal.

Haverford High teacher Leon Smith was named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year and was surprised on air by Sixers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving.

A federal suit says i‑Ready's maker collects and shares sweeping student data, with filings alleging analytics payloads were sent to third-party trackers. Local districts are watching.

LAUSD’s board will consider a resolution to bar screens in kindergarten and first grade, set grade‑by‑grade caps for older students and demand a full accounting of ed‑tech contracts.

Residents at Maria Parham Apartments say the elevator has been out for days; the N.C. Department of Labor confirmed a complaint and repairs are underway.

Loop 12’s fatal crashes fell sharply after targeted signals, lower speeds and stepped‑up enforcement, city data presented to council shows. Officials warn more work is needed.

Nearly 30% of Texans have turned off emergency alerts as statewide activations and sparse descriptions fuel alert fatigue and concern among investigators.

Bucks County filed a civil suit accusing two landlords of forcing tenants to live in dangerous, uninhabitable Dublin apartments; the property was condemned and residents evicted.

A class-action complaint alleges MedStar rheumatologist Dr. James Roberson performed unnecessary exams and improper touching; more than 100 patients across Maryland and Virginia are named. Plaintiffs seek over $5 million.

Work at Mosier Valley Park has been paused after a local family disputed the project's boundary and recent tree clearing. City officials say surveys and document checks are underway before crews return.

SB2110 would codify Hawaii’s Carbon Smart pilot into a permanent soil‑health program with start‑up funds to help farmers rebuild soils, hold water and boost local food production.