A JAMA Network Open analysis shows many U.S. eighth‑graders underestimate the danger of fentanyl; local data show adolescent fentanyl deaths have surged.

State and federal officials will dedicate an I-40 bridge near Dandridge for President Trump Thursday; TDOT plans a full replacement with an estimated September 2029 finish.

Sen. Brian Schatz won $24 million in federal funding to replace six historic bridges along Hāna Highway, giving East Maui’s long‑planned bridge upgrade a major boost.

Three people were shot early Thursday in Southeast D.C.; authorities say three men were arrested and victims suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries.

A D.C. jury declared a mistrial last Thursday in the decades‑old killing of Makia Mosby after defense attorneys said police failed to preserve crucial evidence. The decision raises new questions about record retention under D.C. law.

Photos released July 8 show a man inside an unattended D.C. ambulance; police say the theft happened June 28 and are asking for tips.

Surveillance video shows a person slashing multiple car tires in Georgetown; D.C. police say they’re investigating and do not suspect a hate crime.

A ZED-operated Cessna 402 made an emergency water landing off Port‑au‑Prince on July 8; all three aboard were rescued and are receiving care.

Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm has endorsed Bridget Brink in Michigan’s hotly contested 7th District primary, giving Brink a high‑profile boost in a toss‑up seat.

Heavy storms and flash‑flood risk this Thursday afternoon and evening in D.C.

Trump joked he’d be “the greatest communist in history” while warning of a leftward threat — a line from a June Faith & Freedom speech that resurfaced as he attended NATO talks.

Sen. Ted Budd says about $25 million in federal funds will go toward roadway upgrades at Asheville Regional Airport as passenger traffic and tourism rebound. Local leaders see improved access as a key to sustaining growth.

Rep. Lauren Underwood introduced H.R. 9538 to make Medicare cover residential addiction treatment for seniors, drawing bipartisan co-sponsors and major endorsements.