NYPD warns of increased Toyota Highlander thefts across NYC zip codes, urging anti-theft measures. Toyota also recalls over 90,000 vehicles due to HVAC issues affecting driver visibility.

Michigan experiences a decrease in gas prices, with the average dropping to $3.05 per gallon, reflecting a 13-cent decrease from the previous week and 21 cents lower than the year before.

Truckee Gaming LLC is renovating North Las Vegas's The Poker Palace, with plans for a new theme, interior remodeling, a quick-serve restaurant, and a larger bar. The revamp will lead to the temporary lay-offs of approximately 126 employees.

Nonprofits accuse Flipcause, a fundraising platform, of failing to distribute donations, causing financial stress and program cancellations; the Better Business Bureau rates the company 'F'.

Eaze, a cannabis company, opens its first Northern California storefront in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury, overcoming past bankruptcy issues and amidst a downturn in legal cannabis sales.

Mytikas Manufacturing is bringing 170 new jobs to Fremont County, Colorado, focusing on steel and tiny home production, facilitated by the state's Rural Jump-Start program.

American Airlines announced a new direct flight from Charlotte to Vero Beach, Florida starting February 12, 2026, with daily services on a CRJ-900 aircraft, providing a convenient two-hour journey for passengers.

Michigan increased bill credits for prolonged or frequent power outages to $42 per day to better compensate residents and incentivize quicker restorations by utilities.

Apple's new downtown Detroit retail store, situated at 1430 Woodward Avenue, is set to open on September 19, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 17 and other devices.

GM's Cole Engineering Center closed after two employees contracted Legionnaires' disease; the source is under investigation. The facility will remain closed until at least September 22.

Arizona opens a Trade and Investment Office in Tokyo to bolster economic relations with Japan, focusing on high-tech sectors and business growth opportunities.

Federal agents raided Midwest Distribution, a vape product distributor, amidst legal scrutiny over the sale of illicit vaping items; the company asserts compliance with regulations.

Local man Cody Jenkins died in a crash on Highway 99, Jackson County after his car plunged into the Rogue River.