About 130 Logan airport food and hospitality workers voted to authorize a strike that could disrupt concessions during World Cup travel. Union leaders say they’ll name dates next week.

A 52-year-old arborist was fatally struck by a falling branch in Edwardsburg on June 15, the death is logged as Michigan's 17th workplace fatality of 2026. State officials released few details as safety agencies reiterate the risks of tree work.

Urban Alchemy is keeping outreach and cabin programs running in San Francisco as City Hall faces a major budget shortfall. The nonprofit’s contracts and staff face uncertainty as officials weigh cuts.

A Commerce City officer’s video demonstrates how quickly a parked car can become deadly for a pet and warns that cracked windows or water aren’t enough.

Federal labor officials say Patina must reinstate and pay back wages to a fired Pizza Ponte cashier after an NLRB complaint filed this spring. A hearing is set for Sept. 15, 2026.

An LGBTQ‑owned cafe in Orlando’s Milk District has made challenged books the centerpiece of its shelves and programming, pairing readings with drag nights and community events. The project aims to keep contested titles accessible as districts tighten review rules.

HUD’s FY2026 grant rules push Cuyahoga toward transitional housing and tougher service requirements, prompting local program changes and provider worry.

Neighbors and local groups have rallied around a Colorado teen after his family was killed, according to local reporting.

A Slidell homeowner and a Station 14 crew corralled a porch alligator, secured its jaw, and released it into nearby wetlands.

United Way data shows 38% of Indiana households — about 1.05 million families — fall below the ALICE threshold and struggle with housing, child care, food and health care. The update maps which communities and jobs are most exposed.

What began as a 20‑dog pickup swelled to roughly 80 animals at Houston’s BARC, straining the shelter and sparking an investigation. Rescues and fosters are being mobilized.

Colorado State University’s $230M Veterinary Health and Education Complex in Fort Collins expands clinic space, adds 30 DVM seats and aims to ease regional vet shortages.

A Northwestern Mutual oversample finds only 38% of Milwaukee adults feel financially secure, well below the national 50%; housing and inflation are chief drivers.