Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC may lead to refunds for Prime members due to accusations of improper enrollment and cancellation processes. Eligible customers will receive varying amounts up to $51.

The statewide unemployment rate fell to 2.2% in November while Maui’s not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 2.6%, with mixed job gains across construction, government and hospitality.

Federal investigators say Alta Drywall underpaid 580 workers; a consent judgment requires $790,000 in back pay, liquidated damages and a civil penalty. The company denies the claims.

Raishad Batiste was arrested in Metairie, LA, for evading a stop and injuring a deputy in December, as announced by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tyson and co-plaintiffs say former Carma executives ran the company like a "personal piggy bank" and are seeking more than $50 million in federal court.

A JPMorgan survey reported by Crain's finds Illinois firms expect revenue and profit gains for 2026 but report much lower confidence in the state's economy.

Lowe's will open a large-format store in Manvel at the end of January, introducing self-service paint kiosks and a two-day grand opening. The location will anchor Manvel Town Center and bring more than 100 jobs.

Michigan LEO seeks applications for the $260,000 Reliable Rides Grant to improve employee transportation, with a February 9, 2026 deadline for proposals.

The Cincinnati Convention Center reopens after an $265 million renovation with expanded space and a new grand ballroom, expected to boost local business and featuring a new LED sign.

Maison Verbena is moving from the Ferry Building to a new location in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, planning a unique flagship boutique and an Atelier Bakery in Seoul by 2027. They may temporarily set up in the Ferry Building's Village Market.

AT&T is relocating from Downtown Dallas to a new campus in Plano, with potential economic impacts on Dallas, including a drop in property values and tax revenues. Public safety concerns partly influenced the move.

Starting March 2, 2026, DTE Energy will add a $2.99 fee for each credit or debit card payment to cover third-party processing costs. Customers can avoid it by using other payment methods.

Pei Wei closed its Mesa Street restaurant this week, leaving only the Las Palmas Marketplace outpost in El Paso and prompting rewards notices to customers.