Boston Scientific is set to acquire Penumbra Inc. for roughly $14.5 billion to expand its vascular therapy products, with the transaction involving cash and stock.

Saks Fifth Avenue and its parent company, Saks Global, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amidst financial struggles and owing billions to suppliers, with no immediate fire sales expected at their stores.

Dynatomics filed legal paperwork to list a Keller, Texas address, but its engineering operations and hiring remain in Palo Alto.

Verizon resolved a nationwide service disruption and apologized, stating affected customers would receive credits. New York City advised using alternatives for emergency calls.

Halliburton promoted Casey Maxwell to president of its Western Hemisphere operations effective Feb. 1. The Houston company cited his Permian Basin and Argentina experience.

Business owners and residents are pushing back after meters and privately run lots began charging in the Arts District. A petition and council action have slowed enforcement while talks continue.

BLS data show Houston’s consumer prices rose 1.6% in 2025 while groceries and produce climbed faster, putting extra strain on low-income households.

Upper Arlington's Electric Aggregation Program has saved its community $2.52 million on electricity costs since January 2024, benefiting over 10,300 customers.

After a contentious eviction and protests in Huntley, the Trump Truth Store is relocating to Crystal Lake and will soft‑open Jan. 17 in a larger space. A March ribbon‑cutting is planned.

Lost Girls Vintage says attackers used its Shopify account to open a line of credit and drain $33,400; the owners are warning other small retailers to enable two-factor authentication.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in a Chicago case over whether Amazon must pay workers for time spent in mandatory pre‑shift COVID screenings. The outcome could reshape wage claims across Illinois.

Verizon experienced a significant service outage affecting voice and data, particularly in the eastern U.S., impacting emergency services and prompting responses from T-Mobile, AT&T, and municipal authorities. Verizon is working on a fix.

Ford and Carhartt have formed a multi-year partnership, including a 2027 Super Duty Carhartt truck and Detroit ToolBank, to support workforce development and community engagement.