Leidos filed a WARN notice to lay off 71 employees at its Fort Meade facility, with separations starting May 31, 2026. The filing lists the site at 6910 Cooper Ave.

Mayor Karen Bass is moving to deploy quick interim housing on city land as President Trump warns federal forces may "force" their way into Los Angeles during the World Cup. The clash puts housing-first plans and federal enforcement at odds.

Two separate scratch-off tickets sold in Baltimore and Hyattsville each paid $100,000 this week, according to the Maryland Lottery's weekly winners report.

Austin is pairing federal FYI vouchers with local service dollars and a LifeWorks contract in an initial push to keep foster youth from becoming unhoused. Early placements will prioritize the most at‑risk 18‑ to 25‑year‑olds.

The Bowling Family YMCA in Northeast El Paso will close after the lease expires. The branch will remain open through May 15 with a farewell event on May 12.

A 2025 tally tied to Maryland nonprofit Fello shows hundreds of millions in local economic output and thousands of supported jobs, shifting how officials should view mission-driven groups.

KRCL broke ground on a $7 million west-side hub that will add a 200-capacity music venue, new studios and an art gallery, with construction targeting completion by late 2027.

WalletHub's latest ranking puts Oklahoma 43rd for remote work, citing a weak work-environment score and crowded households as major weaknesses. The report weighs telecommuting share, internet access and home size.

City crews plan to clear a small Bywater encampment near the Industrial Canal as redevelopment and a new wharf park move ahead. Outreach teams will offer vouchers, but funding limits complicate rehousing.

A passenger gave birth aboard Caribbean Airlines Flight BW005 from Kingston as it approached JFK; air-traffic-control audio captured the exchange and medics met the plane.

Vintage 2025 Census estimates show Canadian County led Oklahoma in population gains between mid‑2024 and mid‑2025 while several rural counties lost residents.

Tenants at a Kensington Ocean Parkway building say faulty elevators are a daily safety hazard; the Department of Buildings has launched an inspection.

A touring empathy workshop is visiting Clark County schools as families and state data highlight thousands of bullying incidents and mounting pressure on CCSD.