Decatur approved three new firefighter positions and will start a dual‑enrollment firefighter program at Decatur High this fall. The first class is already full and partners with Atlanta Technical College.

The MBTA declined to renew the lease on a daycare at Alewife Station, forcing a transit-accessible child-care program to close and leaving families searching for alternatives.

Channel 9 will draw the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home winner Wednesday at 7 p.m. A Waxhaw house and several bonus prizes helped raise funds for St. Jude.

Parents and providers rallied in Minneapolis as data and frontline testimony make clear the state’s child-care system is strained; advocates pushed for a universal model.

Parents and teachers at Fuerte Elementary say mold, rodents and cockroaches have invaded classrooms; a petition and parents pulling kids have forced scrutiny of district repairs.

Amigos de Guadalupe bought Casa de Clara in North San José and will convert the seven‑bedroom house into transitional housing with city and philanthropic support.

Yuba County health inspectors ordered Ranch Market in Marysville closed after finding a vermin infestation; the small grocery must fix violations and pass a re‑inspection.

First Student filed a WARN notice saying it will lay off 111 Seattle employees — mostly bus drivers — and consolidate operations, with separations scheduled to begin Aug. 17.

The Red Cross warns of an urgent shortfall as the Milwaukee County Zoo's 21st annual blood drive runs June 17 619; donors get free zoo admission and Summerfest tickets.

A Cornell student's antisemitic Handshake reply went viral; an online fundraiser has since raised nearly $20,000 while the university investigates.

A Match 6 ticket sold at a Cranberry Sheetz matched all six numbers for a $1.27M payout; the store will get a $10,000 bonus and the winner has one year to claim.

Federal prosecutors say Winter Park’s Azad Plastic Surgery discriminated by refusing consultations to people with HIV and Crohn’s; the clinic will pay $40,000 and change policies.

Federal tax filings show Ecumenical Hunger Program recorded more than $1 million in payments marked 'personal expenses,' prompting expert concern and a board review. Donors and clients say they want answers.