Egg prices in Honolulu have risen significantly, with local eggs now at $8.87 per dozen and mainland eggs at $8.35, due to the impact of avian influenza. The news release emphasizes the importance of food security and local production in Hawaii.

The board of Queens Defenders has placed CEO Lori Zeno on leave and terminated her husband, amid undisclosed allegations. Other employees were also fired, with investigations ongoing.

Wise Men Distillery in Grand Rapids is closing permanently due to the COVID-19 pandemic's economic impact, despite their award-winning spirits and pivot to hand sanitizer production.

Belk is closing its Kennesaw store at the Town Center at Cobb on February 18, as the mall also shuts down due to unpaid bills. The store offers final markdowns and directs customers to other locations and online shopping.

A suspect in Portland was arrested after firing shots, hijacking a TriMet bus with hostages, and engaging in a standoff with police. The suspect now faces multiple charges.

Bloomington announces Welcoming Wednesdays, a monthly event for entrepreneurs to learn about business resources, hosted by Hiromi Yokoi at Civic Plaza.

Two Michigan beer gardens, Hop Lot Brewing Co. and Watermark Brewing Company, are nominated for USA Today's Best Beer Garden. Voters can participate until February 24, with results announced on March 5.

Starbucks is cutting its menu by 30% to improve service and recapture its original local coffee house feel. It will cut certain items, offer coffee/tea refills, reintroduce self-serve condiments, and prioritize in-store customers over mobile orders.

CVS tests a new program allowing loyalty members to unlock product cabinets with their smartphones in select NYC stores, aiming to improve the shopping experience.

WSP seeks witnesses for a shooting during a road rage incident on Interstate 5, with shots fired at a Nissan Altima by a suspected dark-colored Ford Focus. No injuries were reported.

The People's Building in Aurora has won the 2025 Arts & Business Partnership Award, recognizing its impact on the local economy and culture. It's part of urban renewal efforts and has hosted numerous events, attracting thousands.

Eminem's publishing company, Eight Mile Style, sued LaFontaine Ford for unauthorized use of "Lose Yourself" in an ad campaign for a Detroit Lions F-150 truck.

GM announced profit-sharing checks up to $14,500 for 45,000 U.S. hourly workers, a record linked to its strong pre-tax earnings but contrasted by layoffs and an unchanged focus on gasoline vehicles.