The EEOC said a Tampa-area pizza owner harassed young female servers, including at least one teen; Joey’s New York Pizza will pay $55,000 and adopt new training and reporting rules.

A Longwood tenant says rodents have infested her apartment for years while she undergoes cancer treatment; she wants her landlord to rehouse her family. Management says exterminators treated accessible areas on July 9.

Mikwanedun Audisookon, a $12M, 12,350‑square‑foot Indigenous community hub, opened in Phillips with a kitchen, rentable event space and a black‑box theater. The center consolidates IPTF’s arts, wellness and food programs for south Minneapolis.

MLB and Mural Arts unveiled designs for a reimagined Philadelphia Stars memorial in Parkside, pairing a new mural with sculptures and All‑Star Legacy funding.

A Minneapolis Fed analysis finds remote work held near 22% in 2025 and Minnesota ranks 12th, a reality that continues reshaping downtown Minneapolis.

City crews cleared tents, medicine and IDs from people at Freedom Park ahead of World Cup gatherings, leaving residents scrambling to replace essentials.

Nonprofits, faith leaders and county partners have launched tours, mentoring and memorial rides after several teen shootings in Cincinnati. Organizers say jobs and mentors are part of the solution.

When school ends, roughly 850,000 North Carolina students lose daily school meals. Pantries, hospitals and a $120 SUN Bucks payment are trying to fill the gap as SNAP changes bite.

WalletHub's national ranking places McAllen‑Edinburg‑Mission (149th) and Brownsville‑Harlingen (148th) near the bottom of 150 U.S. metros, even as the region hosts multiple colleges.

A Tulsa rescue is caring for more than 100 dogs on a Creek County property near Depew, removing the most vulnerable and beginning spay/neuter and medical work.

A volunteer-run overnight shelter in Warren shut after expected city funding failed to arrive, forcing residents to find new places to stay. Officials say they'll pursue a contracting option.

Pinellas County officials say four children in Florida have died after being left in hot cars this year. Safety groups and federal authorities urge simple back‑seat checks and reminders to prevent more tragedies.

University of Redlands has finalized a merger with Burbank’s Woodbury University, creating University of Redlands, Los Angeles and adding architecture, design and media programs to its roster.