Gastonia K-9 Cop Snags Long Leaf Pine Honor As Bo Lands ‘Pup‑preciation’ Nod
Gov. Josh Stein welcomed Gastonia’s Sgt. David Rowland and K‑9 Bo to the Executive Mansion Wednesday, honoring Rowland with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine and presenting Bo a "pup‑preciation" certificate. The awards spotlight the K‑9 team's lifesaving tracks.
Downtown Dustup: LA Activists Confront FIFA Over Worker Privacy Rules
Immigrant-rights and labor groups will protest outside FIFA's Los Angeles offices, accusing the organization of collecting workers' Social Security numbers and sharing data with federal agencies. Organizers want accreditation halted or reformed before World Cup matches begin.
New York Fed Sounds Alarm as Low-Income Families Go Hungry
The New York Fed warns of a “remarkable” rise in food insecurity among lower‑income households, driven by higher prices and tighter SNAP rules. The finding helps explain collapsing consumer sentiment despite solid headline growth.
Berkeley Grad’s Palestinian Flag Sparks Onstage Diploma Standoff
A UC Berkeley student was briefly stopped onstage and told to set aside a Palestinian flag before receiving his diploma, footage shows. The clip has drawn both cheers and criticism.












