Charlotte’s Circle of Humanity will pair the MLK statue in Marshall Park with a new Holocaust monument by David Wilson and Stephen Hayes, with a May 2027 dedication targeted. Fundraising is underway.

A focused outreach push in Pioneer Square placed about 66 people into shelter or housing since May, organizers say, surpassing the pilot’s target.

The fifth annual North Las Vegas Battle of the Badges pits police against firefighters this Wednesday at Aliante Casino to collect blood while the Red Cross warns of a national shortage. Organizers hope the friendly rivalry will turn donors into lifesaving units for local hospitals.

An American flag briefly flew upside down outside a St. Louis fire station on Monday, prompting an administrative investigation and immediate correction.

State filings show nearly 345,000 shutoffs in a year as average arrears climb; Columbus zip codes are among the hardest hit while bills jump more than 50%.

LAUSD won contract language limiting special‑ed class sizes, but teachers say rising enrollment and open positions mean rooms may stay overcrowded. Stipends aren’t the same as hires.

USAA will place a temporary digital monument on the National Mall next week, scrolling more than 41 million names of Americans who served.

SLPS is testing a coordinator‑led community‑school model to reduce chronic absenteeism, but East St. Louis and national examples show steady funding will be crucial. The district plans pilots and a new attendance push while weighing costs.

Roaring motorcycles and samba bands led thousands through downtown Portland for Portland Pride. The parade finished at Tom McCall Waterfront Park with vendors and community booths.

At a Central District block party, neighbors and small-business owners said grocery, gas and clothing prices are pinching paychecks and called on Seattle leaders for targeted relief. BLS data show big local jumps in apparel, produce and fuel.

A Federal Reserve survey found 49% of adults under 30 lived with a parent in 2025, up sharply since 2019. Housing costs, debt and job-market weakness are driving the shift.

A Lotto America ticket sold in Coon Rapids matched all six numbers Saturday, claiming an advertised $34.12 million jackpot. The winner will choose annuity or a roughly $15.15M cash option.

Coleman Street neighbors say a leaning, unpruned street tree has dropped branches near children and now looms over roofs and power lines. They want the city and utilities to inspect and act.