A Pineville man who recently bought a house won the $1 million top prize in the N.C. Education Lottery second‑chance drawing and chose a lump sum to pay off his mortgage.

Organizers say the Philly Pride Festival will relocate from the Gayborhood to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in 2026 to handle larger crowds and expand programming.

NYC Public Schools are rolling out Hidden Voices lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history as part of a city effort to curb religion‑based harassment. Teachers say training and classroom time will determine whether the materials stick.

A Fort Worth ticket matched five Powerball numbers and, with Power Play, paid $2 million. The winner chose to remain anonymous after validating the prize.

Union leaders say a 2 p.m. May 6 impasse hearing will keep teachers from speaking; the district warns higher recurring raises could force cuts. The board will decide in May.

A Houston homeowner was told an irrigation meter couldn’t be capped — the city now permits a one‑time $150 cap after KPRC’s 'DRAINED' reporting. The change expands options for customers seeing surprise water charges.

A large pig has been seen wandering Bridgewater this week, with neighbors sharing video and reports placing it on High Street. Police urge residents to report sightings.

A photoshopped, lewd Instagram image tied to a lacrosse account targeted Athens Drive and Broughton students and was deleted after parents and school officials condemned it. Schools say they will investigate and assign consequences.

A $1M federal grant secured by Rep. Kweisi Mfume will fund Roca Baltimore's job training and Rewire CBT expansion to help young men at risk of violence.

NEISD trustees voted to open district boundaries so any San Antonio–area student can apply for 2026–27. Applications begin next Monday.

A new Redfin–Glassdoor analysis ranks Dallas No.4 for recent college grads, pointing to solid starting pay, cheaper housing and a deep corporate job base.

Gallatin has paused all burn permits amid gusty winds and dry conditions. Residents are warned to avoid outdoor burning while the suspension remains in effect.

Zeus the zebra escaped his enclosure and was safely returned north of Lincoln after weekend storms. Placer County Animal Services says there were no injuries.