The Broward County Public Schools will cease universal free lunch and raise meal prices in the 2024-2025 school year due to a lack of federal funding. Breakfast will still be free, and applications for reduced-price meals begin July 14.

Basuku Cheesecakes is closing down as owner Charles Chen moves to Asia for new opportunities. Known for their Japanese-style Basque burnt cheesecakes, the Bay Area-based pop-up will not expand to avoid financial risks.

The MICHELIN Guide California 2025 adds six Northern California restaurants, highlighting distinctive offerings from Korean to Californian and Indian cuisines in the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Oklahoma Senate Bill 912 advances, aiming to enhance the state's space industry by integrating the functions of OSIDA with ODAA and modifying the commission's structure.

Milwaukee Common Council has unanimously passed legislation to remove gender-specific language from the city's municipal code, advocating inclusivity in fire department terminology.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced that CBC Global Ammunition will build a $300 million facility, creating 350 jobs at MidAmerica Industrial Park, boosting the state's economy and defense industry.

Governor Kathy Hochul grants $10 million to revamp New York school food systems, focusing on local produce and enhancing food infrastructure for K-12 students.

Rep. Justin Humphrey criticized the Oklahoma Department of Corrections for a lack of transparency regarding inmate deaths, some of which were homicides.

Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana signed an executive order supporting student-athletes with NIL compensation, aiming to put the state on par with others amidst national legal discussions on college sports.

Taco Mac closed its original Atlanta location after 46 years, shifting focus to new markets and enhancing other locations. The Virginia-Highland site will be replaced by a burger joint.

Outside Lands 2025 in San Francisco will offer a diverse array of food and drinks alongside musical acts, with options for all diets and tastes, including dishes from Michelin-listed restaurants and various local eateries.

Starting May 13, Frenchmen Street's 5000 and 5100 blocks in New Orleans will close southbound lanes for two weeks for mill and overlay roadwork, with traffic detours in effect.

Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery in West Village closed suddenly due to eviction, leaving customers with pre-orders stranded. Founder Umber Ahmad plans to reopen despite financial struggles and legal disputes.