Residents at Story Towers say power was cut without warning on June 23, leaving apartments sweltering and some tenants sick while questions swirl over a large unpaid bill.

A Warren mother says her 13‑year‑old son died after participating in the 'choking game.' Experts and advocates list warning signs parents should know.

A Baltimore property manager found a squatter living in an East Baltimore rowhome with flashing 'disco' lights and drug paraphernalia, highlighting a growing takeover problem. New state laws target fake leases but enforcement gaps remain.

Wayne State's board approved a 4% tuition increase for 2026‑27 and publicly unveiled a $1B capital campaign alongside plans for a new School of Public Health. The budget vote also included added financial aid and campus cuts to balance the books.

Organizers added entry fees, metal detectors and a parent rule at this weekend's Livonia Spree as police cap attendance amid worries about social‑media "teen takeovers."

Nourish Up opened a 10,000‑square‑foot Home Court Kitchen at its west Charlotte Hunger Hub, finishing a multi‑year build and boosting Meals on Wheels capacity for homebound neighbors.

An unplanned PG&E outage left about 4,189 customers without power across Inner Sunset, Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Park and the Castro Thursday morning.

Roosevelt High dedicated a $32M, 55,000-square-foot gym that will host sports, classes and serve as a community resiliency hub. An open house is scheduled for July 11.

Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr funded a gift that erased $550 million in medical debt for 261,000+ Californians, with San Diego and L.A. among the top beneficiaries.

Fire chiefs across Santa Clara County are urging residents to skip consumer fireworks and attend licensed public shows around the county this July 4. Officials warn illegal fireworks risk fires, injuries and fines.

Lavender Magazine, a fixture of Twin Cities queer life since 1995, abruptly ended its run this week as Pride approached. Staff were told the final issue came with little notice.

Out! Raleigh Pride takes over Fayetteville Street this weekend with an adults-only Friday and a family-friendly Saturday. Expect timed street closures, city decks and accessibility zones.

Two Miami‑area Publix stores sold Wednesday’s Fantasy 5 winners — Coral Gables and Aventura slips are now worth roughly $110K and $55.7K. Claim details follow.