Newly released records show Dallas PR veteran Merrie Spaeth reached out to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 and 2015 after work she says she ended in 2008; she says she’s embarrassed.

A White House social post mistakenly paired a Minneapolis detainee's photo with an unrelated “child sex crimes” label; officials say the images were swapped and the post was removed.

City Manager Don Magner told council Richardson has lost roughly $21M in new revenue since the state cap and that the city may face a budget shortfall without new revenue or cuts.

Wrecktangle Pizza draped two giant anti-ICE banners over its Lyn‑Lake storefront — one reading "ICE OUT OF MN" and the other "FOR GOOD" — as the pizzeria continues a high‑profile donation drive.

Hillsborough County seeks residents' feedback on East 131st Avenue's safety plan, following 128 crashes. Proposed upgrades include raised crosswalks and flashing beacons to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the list of candidates for Ohio's statewide offices for the May 5 primary, highlighting a range of options for governor, U.S. Senate, and other positions.

House Bill 3287 would require Oklahoma hospitals to post signage and set up protocols so staff can report suspected domestic abuse and trafficking before discharge.

St. Johns County Utility Department in Florida received an Aa1 credit rating from Moody's, indicating strong financial management and stability, which could lead to cost-effective infrastructure funding.

Mecklenburg County declares February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, promoting the "Real Love Respects" theme and events like Wear Orange Day for education and solidarity.

Oklahoma House Bill 3075 proposes rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel and has passed the policy committee, moving toward the oversight committee.

The University of Cincinnati offers a variety of interdisciplinary honors seminars for Fall 2026, open to all undergraduates, including courses on dying, social justice for children, pinball design, decolonial game design, and more.

NC driver license offices will revert to opening at 8 a.m. as federal funds run out, ending the current 7 a.m. start time provided under the American Rescue Plan Act.

President Trump called Escondido’s Royce Williams and said the 100‑year‑old will receive the Medal of Honor after a decades‑long campaign and a legal fix. The White House has not set a ceremony date.