Lucky in Love: North Carolina man wins big with $100,000 scratch-off on wedding anniversary

A North Carolina man is $100,000 richer after winning the lottery from a $50 scratch-off.
Rudy Giuliani injured in New Hampshire car crash, his spokesperson says

Rudy Giuliani is recovering from a fractured vertebrae and other injuries following a car crash in New Hampshire.
US judge bars government from sending Guatemalan children back, for now

A federal judge blocks U.S. deportation flights of Guatemalan children, citing legal violations and risks to vulnerable minors.
Thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival in the Netherlands

The 2025 edition of the Redhead Days festival includes music, food trucks and workshops tailored to particular needs of redheads, from makeup explainers to skin cancer prevention.
Police Department rescues kitten from storm drain, names her Stormy

The Burleson Police Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain, naming her Stormy as their first-ever Kat-9 officer.
Tybee Island flying double red flags Sunday

Lifeguards are flying double red flags at Tybee Beach on Sunday.
FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines for limited groups as US cases continue to rise

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines but for a more limited group: adults age 65 and older and younger people who are at higher risk from COVID-19.
The success of AI music creators sparks debate on future of music industry

Experts say generative AI is set to transform the music world. However, there are scant details, so far, on how it’s impacting the music market.
What to watch as Congress returns from August recess

Congress is set to return from an August recess this week with a packed agenda, from avoiding a potential government shutdown to a “comprehensive crime bill.”
Iran-backed Houthis raid UN food and children’s agencies in Yemen, detain employee

At least one U.N. worker was detained during the raid