An empty Comcast building in Sterling Heights has been repurposed into SEMCA's new 92,000 sq ft trade education center, offering training in skilled crafts and addressing vocational demand.

DFS Group will exit Hawaii in 2026, closing its Waikiki T Galleria and airport shops after a 63‑year run. The Waikiki store’s final day is set for Jan. 28, 2026.

Constellation completed its $26.6B purchase of Houston-based Calpine, reshaping the city's energy landscape and triggering regulator-mandated asset sales.

Sundays Nail Spa opens on Pendleton Pike, joining other recent business openings like bakeries and unique eateries, enhancing the area's commercial growth.

PortMiami's Cruise Terminal G expansion breaks ground on January 8, with Miami-Dade County Mayor and other officials attending, aiming to accommodate larger ships and enhance passenger experience by 2027.

Williamson County approved a tax incentive deal with Pegatron Technologies, requiring the company to invest $35 million and create 100 jobs for tax breaks.

November brought modest job gains to the Bay Area and California, but year‑to‑date totals through November still show net losses. The rebound is tentative.

Valero plans to idle its Benicia Refinery by 2026, continuing production until then. It will support employees with relocation or outplacement services. Governor Newsom supports Valero's move, noting California's efforts to secure fuel supply.

A Kenosha police officer shot a dog after it escaped and attacked several people, including responders, on Jan. 3. An investigation by KRAIT is underway.

Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC may lead to refunds for Prime members due to accusations of improper enrollment and cancellation processes. Eligible customers will receive varying amounts up to $51.

The statewide unemployment rate fell to 2.2% in November while Maui’s not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 2.6%, with mixed job gains across construction, government and hospitality.

Federal investigators say Alta Drywall underpaid 580 workers; a consent judgment requires $790,000 in back pay, liquidated damages and a civil penalty. The company denies the claims.

Raishad Batiste was arrested in Metairie, LA, for evading a stop and injuring a deputy in December, as announced by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office.