Tennessee's AG joins a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers for their role in the opioid crisis, securing funds for addiction programs.

Ford launches Ford Building Together to bolster community service and disaster relief, coordinating with non-profits and utilizing company resources, including a more generous volunteer PTO policy.

The Hamblen County Sheriff's Office announced their engagement with local businesses for annual calendar ads and provided a verification method against scams.

In Arizona, it takes eight years for an average earner to save for a home down payment, with household income requirements soaring by 70% since 2020. Phoenix residents face a slightly better situation, needing over six years to save.

The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press are set to end their Joint Operating Agreement by 2025, a move that will shift the dynamics of Detroit's newspaper industry. Both outlets plan to adapt operations for independent functioning.

Javion Fort, a 15-year-old from Akron, was fatally shot. The incident is under investigation with no suspects yet. The community and officials mourn his loss.

APS is facing criticism for proposing a nearly 14% rate hike for residential customers, following an 8% increase last year, amidst concerns over the company's financial transparency and recent miscalculations.

MoneyGram agreed to pay $250,000 in a settlement for neglecting consumer rights, including delays in transfers and refunds, violating protection laws.

At Home, a home decor chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to cut $2 billion in debt and secured $200 million for restructuring. The company faces tariffs and weak consumer demand challenges, with some stores possibly closing.

Hong Kong Chop Suey in Captain Cook was closed by Hawai‘i Department of Health due to multiple food safety violations, including pest infestation and contamination.

Michigan motorists see a slight drop in gas prices, with a gallon of regular unleaded averaging $3.09, but analysts warn prices may rise due to Middle East tensions impacting oil prices. National average is $3.14 per gallon.

Arizona officials, including Senator Mark Kelly and Governor Katie Hobbs, urge Congress to maintain federal tax credits for energy and manufacturing, cautioning against job losses and economic risks from proposed rollbacks.

NDC's Plan It! supports St. Paul entrepreneurs like Dalton Outlaw, with initiatives for community impact and affordable housing.