Los Angeles County refreshed its wildfire recovery hub with housing, mental‑health and permit help, plus in‑person SBA and state mortgage assistance. Read what’s open and how to get help.

Union leaders say 12 Montefiore utilization‑review nurses received elimination notices tied to AI automation. NYSNA filed a grievance and wants the 45‑day clock paused.

LVMPD and dozens of partners plan a July 30 Pack the Mack giveaway at Thomas & Mack Center that organizers say could top 15,000 backpacks. The drive pools donor pledges and on-site services.

University Campus nurses at UMass Memorial voted to authorize a 14-day strike, escalating months of bargaining over staffing, pay and training at the region’s trauma center.

The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing will fly F-15 jets across Portland-area communities this Saturday; morning passes and safety notes are posted.

Three Colorado players won prizes ranging from $7,500 to $500,000 across Powerball Double Play, Cash 5 and Millionaire for Life. Tickets were sold in Littleton, Denver and Brush.

Seguin will mark America’s 250th with a week of events capped by a bigger‑than‑ever fireworks Fiesta Friday night and downtown festivities on July 4.

Seguin officials warned Thursday that fireworks are illegal inside city limits and violators may face confiscation and fines up to $2,000. The city urged residents to attend organized displays or celebrate outside the boundary.

A free, 15-minute fireworks display will go up over Josey Ranch Lake tomorrow around 9:30 p.m.; expect road closures and limited parking. Text CFIREWORKS to 888777 for updates.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce gave a "transformative" $2M gift to After‑School All‑Stars Cleveland as part of a $26M round of donations to nonprofits nationwide.

Washtenaw County’s Board approved a one‑time $500,000 grant to Planned Parenthood of Michigan to sustain services at local clinics, including Ann Arbor’s Power Family Health Center.

Dr. Lisa Sutherland steps in as Jacksonville University's interim president as Tim Cost moves to chancellor.

City Park's free Happy 3rd celebration brings live local music, food vendors and a fireworks show over the Peristyle this Friday evening. Expect crowds and arrive early.