IHRA canceled the Aug. 8–9 Midwest Challenge powerboat races in Sheboygan, citing staffing problems; the city will keep some land events while businesses assess the hit.

Carowinds pulled Fury 325 from service after crews found a foundation issue during routine maintenance. The park says safety was not affected and has begun repairs.

A Georgia Lottery ticket matched five white balls with a 4x multiplier to produce a $4 million prize. The Mega Millions jackpot rolls higher for Friday.

San Francisco is weighing a $1.975M payout after a 70-year-old cyclist was doored by a city vehicle. Advocates say the case highlights the need for employee training and protected bike lanes.

St. Louis Catholic Church’s weeklong Hole‑in‑One festival drew roughly 20,000 people and raised strong donations for school and youth programs, while the $1M shootout went unclaimed.

WareWorks opened this week in the former Venus Swimwear headquarters, turning a 135,000‑sq‑ft building into a community hub for skilled‑trades training and employer connections.

A Steinbrenner valedictorian’s 11.99 weighted GPA has prompted Hillsborough County to cap future GPAs and rethink how honors and dual‑enrollment classes are counted. The move aims to curb incentives for overloaded schedules.

Rising grocery and utility bills have pushed some Durham retirees back into the workforce even as monthly inflation cools.

CPSC recalled about 67,000 Junpower CR2032 coin batteries sold on Amazon for failing to meet new child‑resistant packaging rules; doctors warn ingestion can cause rapid, severe injury.

A national Ohio State study finds administrators — not teachers — bear the brunt of parental verbal threats, which rose after pandemic restrictions ended. The paper urges tiered supports and clearer parent communication.

PNC and federal data show Raleigh‑Cary leading U.S. metros in hiring through May 2026, even as local home prices cool.

Harris County filed a RCRA notice accusing the Hawthorn Park landfill of methane and groundwater violations and is seeking its permanent closure near Carverdale.

A federal judge approved a $2M consent decree resolving EEOC claims against Bouchon Las Vegas; the deal requires training, an outside monitor and payouts to eligible staff.