Pearl Jam is set to tour the US in 2025, focusing on cities like Nashville, with presale for Ten Club members starting December 5, and general sales on December 13. Their album "Dark Matter" has been widely successful.

Entrepreneur John Cronin, who has Down syndrome, has built the world's largest online sock retailer, John's Crazy Socks, with a focus on inclusion and diversity in the workforce.

A Michigan woman won a $1.54 million Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery, adding to her streak of lottery wins. She plans to buy a new car and invest the rest.

FedEx is closing its Durham office and laying off workers in Raleigh, impacting a total of 341 jobs due to operational realignment. The company has provided WARN notices to North Carolina’s Department of Commerce.

WalletHub's report named Texas the most financially distressed state in the U.S., citing low average credit scores and high bankruptcy rates, with 13 Texas cities among the top 100 most financially distressed.

Taco Bell is giving customers a chance to appear in their Super Bowl commercial by capturing their drive-thru experiences at select locations, including one in Middleburg Heights, OH.

GM plans to sell its stake in a Michigan battery plant to partner LG Energy Solution, aiming to refocus on meeting EV production needs with existing facilities.

New York and New Jersey Attorneys General settled with Guardian Service Industries to end its no-poach agreements, which limited worker mobility and wage growth.

Voodoo Doughnut will open a new Seattle branch in Capitol Hill, marking its 10th location and promising community engagement with a partnership with nonprofit FareStart.

Yuengling, the oldest brewery in America, is expanding distribution to Illinois in 2025, starting with draft beer in bars and restaurants and later in stores.

Alamo Drafthouse is set to open two new theaters in the Bay Area, offering luxury seating, 4K projection, Dolby Atmos sound, and upscale dining options.

The Royal Oak Holiday Market has been sold to Johnny and Matthew Shouneyia after 70 years of family management, with plans to keep operations and staff unchanged.

Taft's Brewing Company closes its Brewpourium taproom, with its beers acquired by Cincinnati Beverage. The taproom's last day is December 29, as part of a beer industry consolidation trend.