A new safety index gives Tennessee an F and ranks the state 47th for LGBTQ protections, citing recent restrictive laws and gaps in nondiscrimination and health safeguards. Local advocates say the grade reflects real‑world risks.

Milpitas Unified reassigned long-time Pomeroy principal Nichol Klein in March; Klein has filed a retaliation claim and parents and staff are pressing the district for answers.

Spelman's trustees tapped Ayanna Howard, a leader in robotics and AI, as the college’s 12th president; she takes office August 1, 2026.

STEM magnet and career-technical academies in Clark County are drawing rising applications and enrollment even as the broader district declines.

Summerlin's 32nd Patriotic Parade returns July 4 to honor America's 250th with giant balloons, historical floats and local pro teams.

St. Tammany's Lacombe shelter says it is housing 200+ dogs in a 120-dog facility; adoptions and fosters are urgently needed and fees for older dogs are waived.

Clusters of Flock Safety license‑plate readers are appearing near UNF and St. Johns Town Center, prompting a campus debate about safety, privacy and city purchases. Officials point to confidentiality rules while students press for oversight.

Miami Beach rolled out a pink carpet this week to thank the people who helped stage World Cup programming. Copa Del Sol, beach watch parties and a June 11 kickoff concert join a month of beachfront activations.

UH has opened a national search for an associate vice president to coordinate workforce training across all 10 campuses. The role aims to link curriculum with employers and expand apprenticeships.

Davis trustees unanimously adopted the name Monarca for the former César Chávez Elementary after a 15‑member committee recommended the butterfly‑inspired name. The change follows national reporting that prompted a wave of renamings.

The Culinary Workers Union says it reached a tentative agreement with Sphere Las Vegas that would cover more than 800 hospitality workers and mark the venue's first union contract. The deal now heads to a member ratification vote.

City officials ordered parking and ramp closures and boosted police presence at Foster Beach as teen takeovers spread; community groups are lining up outreach.

A state video shows Division of Marine Fisheries staff scattering the cremated remains of 116 unclaimed people at sea. State rules require ashes be held for three years before disposal.