A Wisconsin couple sued Target in Hennepin County after their 10‑month‑old daughter died from swallowing a water bead; court filings allege the retailer ignored earlier warnings.

Maryland Heights‑based World Wide Technology scored a 12‑month, $230M Army GEMSS 2.1 award to centralize Cisco software, support and asset management across Army networks.

SuperFresh has reopened at Mount Clare Junction in Pigtown, offering expanded produce, international groceries and community programs in a longtime food‑scarce area.

Buc‑ee’s lists general managers at up to $275K without requiring a college degree, sparking online debate about teacher pay and whether a diploma still guarantees higher earnings.

A former Intel engineer says a return-to-office mandate conflicted with an approved remote accommodation for his hearing impairment. He has sued in Marion County seeking reinstatement and about $800,000 in damages.

Illuminate USA's Pataskala plant now employs about 1,600 and has produced more than 16 million panels since production began in February 2024.

MSA Safety has closed its $555M purchase of Norway’s Autronica, adding a scaled fixed fire‑ and gas‑detection business to its Cranberry Township base.

Cuples Tea House and Vinyl & Pages announced they will close their Harborplace shop at the end of summer 2026. Owners Lynnette and Eric Dodson say they'll "celebrate our wins" as they plan next steps.

SB 501 would make makers pay to collect and recycle mid‑size lithium packs used in e‑bikes, tools and power stations, shifting costs off local governments. The bill has cleared the Senate and is moving through the Assembly.

Nestlé has asked the TTAB to cancel Seattle Strong’s federal trademark; the SoDo cold-brew maker says it’s fighting back with fundraising and filings.

Fidji Simo, a top OpenAI executive, will step back from full‑time duties and transition to a part‑time adviser while she focuses on treatment for a chronic illness.

Burlington will open a 11,580‑sq‑ft store at 840B West Paradise Drive in West Bend on Sept. 3, 2026, bringing jobs and a refreshed store layout to Paradise Drive.

Trader Joe's will take the former Party City at 6311 York Road in the Anneslie Shopping Center; the chain's locator lists it as 'Coming Soon' with no opening date.