Content creator Nick Shirley says Cuban agents seized his cameras and tailed his team; he claims he narrowly escaped and will publish more footage amid rising U.S.–Cuba tension.

CBA President Kevin Gould warns a budget trailer change and new emergency-forbearance bills could shrink mortgage access and threaten second loans many buyers rely on.

A $14 million bookkeeping discovery has cleared the path for full jail funding in Oklahoma County's proposed budget, but major costs and deadlines remain.

The SJC weighed whether the AG’s short ballot summary hides big policy changes and consequences for equity grants, medical access and home grows.

A Chestnut Hill Local Q&A had four Democrats answer five neighborhood-sourced questions ahead of the May 19 primary. The short format put local priorities front and center.

Illinois lawmakers are weighing rival AI bills: one would limit liability for frontier labs if they publish safety plans, the other would force audits, reporting and child-protection rules.

A White House AI image of Schumer and Jeffries in sombreros on Cinco de Mayo touched off a rapid meme war, with Schumer answering by posting an image of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.

Six bills moved out of committee to expand safe‑harbor protections and update laws on intimate images and infant trafficking.

A May 6 hearing will decide whether OG&E can pre‑approve a 302‑MW battery project — and whether the average customer could pay roughly $2.21 more per month.

George Cardenas has formed an exploratory committee to test a Chicago mayoral bid after a narrow Board of Review win. His role on the tax appeals board could make property values a campaign issue.

The FDA authorized four Glas e‑cigarette pods — including two non‑tobacco flavors — under strict phone‑based age verification and marketing limits. The move is a narrow test of whether tech can keep flavored vapes out of young hands.

Harris Health says Wellpoint Texas underpaid or denied thousands of Medicare Advantage claims, and warns unpaid bills could shift millions in costs to Harris County taxpayers.

A 5.89‑mill, 28‑year bond would raise up to $27M to build a new firehouse, reconfigure police space and fix Veterans Memorial Stadium. Supporters stress safety; opponents call it rushed.