A Grand Champion lamb at RodeoHouston sold for $1,000,000, as the Hildebrand family placed the winning bid in memory of Brittany Ann Hildebrand. Proceeds will support youth scholarships.

A housing-consulting firm has filed a WARN notice saying two Miami offices will close and 101 jobs will be cut after a county contract ended. The filings name downtown Miami and Miami Gardens locations.

A Boston trust claimed the first $25M Mega Money scratch‑off and took a $16.25M lump sum; the Turners Falls Cumberland Farms that sold the ticket will receive a $50K bonus.

Vanguard and plan administrators report a record share of workers took hardship 401(k) withdrawals in 2025 even as average balances rose.

A Mill Valley Middle School world‑languages teacher was placed on leave after a parent complaint flagged social‑media posts parents say promoted violence and targeted protected groups.

A Quick Pick sold at a Sunrise Publix matched all five Fantasy 5 numbers on Thursday, producing the only jackpot — $120,278.76 — which remains unclaimed.

Parma will take over repairs for sidewalk trip hazards caused by tree‑lawn roots, using grinding, panel‑lifting and replacement to protect trees and improve safety.

The 13th UNCF New Orleans Mayor’s Masked Ball raised more than $1M for scholarships, with Entergy matching the raise‑the‑paddle auction to boost student aid.

A Thornton mother says two daughters were told to leave a King Soopers while selling Girl Scout cookies, prompting the council and the store to review the exchange.

NOPD handed out medals and unit citations this week, honoring officers and civilian staff for lifesaving and brave acts.

At the Arizona State Fairgrounds on Friday, the Maricopa County StandDown connected veterans to vision, housing and legal help under one roof. Judges and public defenders were on site to clear old fines and paperwork.

A State of the Sector analysis presented to the city's funding panel says Columbus nonprofits need $135–$162M a year to avoid cuts and strengthen core services.

Kaldi’s workers and allies unveiled a Food Service Workers’ Bill of Rights and called for a boycott of the chain’s new Bauer Hall café while pressing for union recognition.