A David Lubin kindergarten teacher has sued SCUSD, alleging her class was segregated, she was denied accommodations and then terminated.

TEA's June 10 release shows statewide gains on Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course tests, with Algebra I and U.S. History posting notable jumps. Families can view individual scores online.

Chloe Smith, 25, of Swampscott, died after her horse fell and rolled on top of her during a ride in Groton. Friends and the local riding community are mourning the barn owner and competitor.

Southern Baptist messengers advanced a constitutional amendment to bar churches that employ women pastors; Houston congregations that use pastoral titles say the change could cost cooperative ties.

Advocates say Chicago’s police-run domestic-violence unit cost nearly $4M but produced few referrals, leaving survivors on long counseling waitlists.

Sheriff Robert Luna and LASD personnel toured Los Angeles Stadium as local agencies finalize security and transit plans ahead of the U.S. opener Friday.

A University of Tampa student has trained hundreds of lifeguards to help plug a national staffing gap that could keep pools closed this summer.

A new 15,000-square-foot pop-up plaza outside Reading Terminal Market opens on Filbert Street, presented by Thomas Jefferson University, with vendors, a bar and live music through Aug. 2.

Packed queer nights and DIY events have made Cincinnati feel vibrant — yet owners warn longtime LGBTQ+ bars are closing under economic pressure.

Disabled tenants at 1933 Union St say broken elevators and months without cooking gas have left wheelchair users trapped and prompted federal and housing‑court suits. Advocates say management has been unresponsive.

Nearly a year after the Westlake Home Depot operation, residents say fewer day laborers are showing up and paychecks have thinned. Community groups and courts are still responding.

Portland teachers are pushing back after layoff notices landed with at least 82 educators. The union filed a class‑action grievance alleging the district violated the contract amid a multimillion‑dollar budget gap.

Ocean City has fined St. Paul’s by‑the‑Sea $1,000 a day for operating an indoor shelter; the parish says it will remain open and pursue federal legal protections. The town says the issue is zoning and safety.