Louisiana officials announced that the state's wildfire was deliberately set, although authorities have not released details of the Tiger Island Fire's origin.
In a landmark case, the Spreckels Union School District in Salinas, California, has agreed to a $100,000 settlement with a mother and her daughter, who accused staff at Buena Vista Middle School of secretly guiding the 11-year-old girl to transition to a male identity.
Major League Baseball (MLB) is starting a program called Go-Ahead Entry, a facial authentication-based system allowing ticketed fans a hands-free entry into the stadium.
In anticipation of a potential impeachment inquiry by the Republican Party, President Joe Biden's administration has been quietly assembling a dedicated team.