Michigan sees a slight 3-cent rise in gas prices to an average of $2.85 per gallon ahead of holiday travel, with diesel prices dropping. Drivers can use tips to save on fuel and find cheaper rates.

H-E-B is delighting travelers at Texas airports with free merchandise from vending machine pop-ups, offering items like concha slippers and a viral tortilla blanket.

A restored 1915 Cyclone V‑Twin hammered for $1.32 million at Mecum Las Vegas, becoming the first motorcycle to top $1M at a public auction. Provenance and restoration drove the bid war.

St. Johns County launches a survey for local businesses to assess the business climate and workforce needs, running from December 12, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

Wells Fargo filed a state notice saying it will eliminate 114 jobs at its Arden‑Arcade office, largely among customer and product support roles.

Global search interest for travel to Houston jumped 250% after the World Cup draw, sending hotels, Airbnbs and ticket prices into a citywide scramble.

Anheuser-Busch InBev is shutting down its Merrimack, NH plant, impacting 125 workers. The closure is part of a modernization plan, with opportunities for staff to relocate and receive severance.

A longtime Chicago‑area McDonald’s operator is selling its restaurants and rebranding as BFRX Hospitality to build K9 Resorts pet hotels across the market.

The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is opening on December 18, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 PM, featuring local dignitaries and a traditional maritime bell ringing.

A Food 4 Less in Stockton, CA, sold a $10 Scratchers ticket that won a $1 million prize. This is part of a series of high-value Scratchers wins across California, also contributing to public education funding.

Saint Paul recognized local small businesses with awards and is enhancing the city with festive events, permit holidays, and support initiatives like the STAR Grant Rounds and MN PROMISE Act grants.

Blue Bell Creameries to expand in Ohio by 2026, with a new distribution facility, while Kroger plans to open three new stores in North Texas.

Curio Coffee in Cambridge closes after ten years, but under new leadership by Karissa Regan, will rebrand and continue serving coffee and waffles at the same location.