Saugus resident Anthony Carullo claimed $1M on a Mega Money scratch-off and chose a $650K lump-sum; he says he’ll invest the winnings.

Teachers say threats, a Supreme Court opt‑out ruling and uneven enforcement are chilling mandated LGBTQ history lessons across California.

James R. Golka was installed March 25, 2026, as Denver’s sixth archbishop, taking the helm of a 25‑county archdiocese shaped by conservative ministries and recent controversies. Supporters hope his pastoral style will unify a divided local church.

Two Chihuahuas in Chandler chased a coyote from a yard, helping a Shih Tzu named Angel after she was bitten multiple times. Video of the rescue circulated online.

Former pastor Dave Kuntz wants to convert a vacant St. Louis site into a state‑funded trades training center that links trainees to paid apprenticeships. The plan expands R3 Development’s program to age 24.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office says it renamed its Homeless Outreach Team to the Homeless Enforcement & Assistance Team, adding 'enforcement' to the unit's public identity while saying outreach will continue.

The Healey administration and community colleges are rolling out apprenticeship degree programs and grants to train health-care and other in-demand workers.

Explicit AI deepfakes are circulating in high schools and many educators lack training to respond. Youth organizers and a federal law are pushing schools toward clearer policies.

About 350 students rallied at the Massachusetts State House to protest cuts organizers say would slash summer youth jobs and leave local programs with long waitlists.

A meals nonprofit says rising costs and shrinking emergency funds are making it harder to deliver daily meals to San Francisco’s most vulnerable seniors.

El Cajon City Council denied an appeal to keep a temporary tent used by the Afghan Community Culture Center, citing a 180-day fire-code limit. The nonprofit must now find interim space while it raises funds for a permanent center.

Philadelphia will outfit 250 neighborhood block parties with celebration kits and $250 ShopRite gift cards this summer.

An electrical fire at The Mark Austin on March 25 forced more than 400 West Campus residents into temporary hotels as investigators probe the cause.