FDA finalized a rule lowering the Brix minimum for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5° to 10.0°, a change officials say will help Florida citrus producers and cut reliance on imports.

Lorain County Children Services is asking voters to approve a 0.45‑mill levy on Nov. 3 to shore up funding as placement costs and demand strain the agency.

The Massachusetts Senate voted to create a state licensing system for non‑medical home‑care agencies and workers, including fingerprint checks and driving‑record reviews. Supporters say the move will boost safety and transparency.

Sen. Mike Lee introduced a bill to deputize vetted "digital privateers" to disrupt foreign cybercriminals and seize assets, reviving a centuries‑old authority and sparking legal debate.

A federal judge tossed the DOJ’s bid to seize New York’s unredacted voter file, preserving sensitive personal data and handing the DOJ another legal setback.

An en banc 3rd Circuit panel ruled 10–5 that New Jersey’s ban on semiautomatic rifles and 10‑round magazines violates the Second Amendment. The decision raises the prospect of a Supreme Court showdown.

SpaceX is reportedly in early talks to provide AI data‑center capacity to the Pentagon, a move that could be worth billions and deepens the company’s compute push.

M.T. Berry, Oklahoma City's first Black police chief and longtime assistant city manager, died at 75 after battling brain cancer. City leaders praised his 49 years of service.

Pearland's new mayor steps into a leadership shuffle: new police and fire chiefs have been sworn in while council members spar over a regional appointment. The changes test how quickly the city can scale services for growth.

Scott Lassiter says Wake County Schools suspended him and filed a state misconduct report to damage his 2024 campaign; he wants damages and his job back.

Cabarrus County approved a four-site early voting plan that excludes Midland and removes Sunday voting after weeks of debate and public records showing auditor involvement.

A reform coalition says it has the votes to replace Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and has tapped Julio Peña to lead the Brooklyn Democrats. The contest comes ahead of a September executive committee vote.

A U.S.-based creator who lists local hospital ties is being linked to AI-generated Lego-style videos that praise Iran and mock U.S. leaders. Governments and researchers say the clips reached millions.