Bloomington has redirected roughly $400,000 to a one-time grant program that offers up to $10,000 to brick-and-mortar businesses hit by recent ICE operations.

Federal H‑1B data compiled by The Dallas Express shows USAA led San Antonio employers with 616 approvals from 2020–2025. The list highlights reliance on high‑skilled foreign hires as Texas pauses some state H‑1B hiring.

Sunoco bought 48 gas stations and convenience stores in New York as part of roughly 140 locations added across several 2026 deals. The purchases deepen its Northeast retail footprint.

Ford is repurposing Kentucky and Michigan battery plants to make energy storage systems, betting data centers and utilities will buy the capacity. The shift aims to preserve factory work while EV demand cools.

A former Bardstown Bourbon HR VP alleges she was fired after reporting widespread gender bias and regulatory lapses at the distillery now owned by Pritzker Private Capital.

Hudbay offered C$9.35 per ASCU share in an all-stock deal that would fold Arizona Sonoran’s Cactus project into Hudbay’s Copper World pipeline, targeting a big jump in U.S. copper output.

Atlas Restaurant Group moved its HQ into the E.J. Codd Co. building in Fells Point, pairing restored warehouse bones with space for a restaurant and members‑club.

Janney sold its investment‑banking teams to Huntington and Brean as it pivots to wealth advisory. The firm will remain headquartered in Philadelphia.

Walmart has filed permits for a Melbourne remodel pegged at about $5.2M and activity in Titusville as Brevard’s retail map is remade by redevelopments and big land deals.

Reporting says Meta may have earned roughly $16 billion from scam ads while local shoppers reported bogus purchases. Consumer groups and senators want answers.

Heil Trailer will produce Army fuel tankers in Athens under a 10‑year federal contract, bringing upgraded production lines and more local jobs to McMinn County.

GM is pushing many dealers to move pre-owned operations to CarBravo, expanding warranties and centralizing listings to blunt online rivals. The change reshapes how franchised lots sell used cars.

Trader Joe's will open at Riverbank's Crossroads West at Oakdale and Claribel roads, city officials said. The store will sit beside Hobby Lobby; no opening date yet.