Hawaii's economic growth is expected to reach 1.6% in 2025, with rising visitor spending and a strong labor market, despite a drop in visitor arrivals.

U.S. Steel will restart a blast furnace at Granite City Works, bringing slab-making back and creating roughly 400 jobs as it readies for production in early 2026.

The Cheesecake Factory will close its Harborplace location in Baltimore on Jan. 24, 2026, affecting 115 jobs. The move reflects the area's retail decline; however, local officials are optimistic about redevelopment efforts.

The Arlington Police Department has opened a new "cop shop" storefront on New York Ave to keep officers in southeast Arlington, aiding in efficiency and community interaction, but it is not open for public business.

Big Sean and Usher are investing $1 million each to start a creative incubator for Detroit youth at Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club, fostering talents in modern production technologies.

Sala Thai, a 35‑year San Diego Thai spot, filed for Chapter 11 last Wednesday and says it will remain open while pursuing a Subchapter V reorganization. The petition lists limited assets and multiple creditors.

Chick‑fil‑A’s new Waikīkī outpost will open without a drive‑thru and includes an on‑site event space. Planners say the design aims to limit traffic impacts after earlier congestion complaints.

Goldie's Donuts and Bakery opens a new location in Brecksville, adding to its Lyndhurst and Ohio City shops, offering donuts and pastries with a mission to unite the community.

Printpack will close its Elgin plant, cutting 111 jobs as operations wind down over about six months. Layoffs are scheduled to start Jan. 5, 2026 and the company says it will offer transfers and support.

Sky Meadow Country Club's restaurant PRIME reopens months after a fatal shooting by former employee Hunter Nadeau, who is charged with second-degree murder.

Wentzville offers free services to local businesses, including retention visits and vacation security checks, and promotes grant programs for improvements.

The Metropolitan Development Commission has approved a controversial Wawa store and gas station in Indianapolis, despite concerns about increased traffic and deviation from transit-oriented development goals.

A Meta engineer’s viral tweet claims a Polymarket whale made over $1M betting on Google search trends. Now the internet is asking: insider trading or absurd luck?