Visa and Mastercard proposed a $38 billion settlement to lower swipe fees and loosen acceptance rules. Merchants and trade groups say the concessions are inadequate.

Jerone Enrico Cuie was found guilty of smuggling a loaded firearm into Washington County Jail after a traffic stop led to his arrest for a probation violation.

Investindustrial agreed to buy Oak Brook’s TreeHouse Foods for about $2.9 billion. Shareholders will get $22.50 a share and a contingent right tied to litigation recoveries.

New grocery store Tienda y Panaderia Mi Guatelinda opens in Lawrence, offering fresh meats, produce, and baked goods.

Raleigh Water to launch new customer portal on Nov 12, requiring autopay users to re-enroll; service blackout from Nov 7-11. Support available at events and online.

Ineos is planning another round of layoffs at its Joliet‑area chemical plant in Channahon, the latest disruption at a site that has cut jobs before.

Two runners died from medical emergencies at the Indianapolis Marathon; both received immediate aid and later passed at hospitals. The cause remains undisclosed.

A vehicle owner in Seattle shot two would-be carjackers in self-defense. Police are investigating the incident where one suspect was hospitalized and two others fled.

State and federal agencies conducted joint patrols to enforce oyster fishing regulations in Louisiana, issuing citations for permit violations and checking immigration compliance among crews.

Brooklyn Park Police dispute a Minnesota Star Tribune report, stating that their response to a fatal shooting followed protocol, contrary to reported inaccuracies.

Raleigh Water's billing system will be offline from Nov. 7-11 for a portal upgrade, affecting payment and service processes; emergency services will continue. Late fees and disconnections are suspended temporarily.

Clint Orms opened an 11,000‑sq‑ft flagship in downtown Kerrville with a 2,500‑sq‑ft showroom and a live production studio. A weekend of events will mark the debut.

The I Love Paraguay restaurant in Queens is a hub of Paraguayan culture and cuisine, serving both a small local diaspora and visitors with traditional dishes.