The Cheesecake Factory is resisting activist investor pressure to restructure, opting to keep its conglomerate model, which they say promotes sustainable growth.

Hialeah man wins $1 million from a Florida Lottery Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game, opts for a lump-sum payment.

An online auction is live for surplus vehicles and equipment, including several Kubota tractors and a Chevrolet Equinox LT, with bidding open until November 19.

WalletHub ranks Port Arthur, Texas, among the least desirable small cities to live in, citing low livability scores in safety, education, and quality of life, despite its industrial strengths.

The FDA has expanded the recall of Dynacare baby powder to 35 states due to possible asbestos contamination, with no illness reports yet and consumers advised to seek refunds.

A lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's by customers claiming health issues from E. coli linked to Quarter Pounders, as the restaurant chain apologizes and addresses the contaminated supply.

Bloomington prepares for Small Business Saturday with a Shop Local selfie contest to boost local businesses and celebrate community diversity on November 30th.

Taggarts Ice Cream in Canton reopens its dining room on November 1 after repairs from a September incident where a stolen car crashed into the building.

Marathon Oil's merger with ConocoPhillips results in over 500 layoffs in Houston, with staff reductions spanning 12 months as reported by Houston Business Journal.

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for their role in plastic waste and for misleading the public about plastic recyclability.

Dynarex Corp. expands recall to 42K baby powder bottles due to potential asbestos contamination. No illnesses reported; customers urged to return affected batches.

Governor Abbott celebrated the opening of North America's largest OSB facility in Corrigan, Texas, praising the state's manufacturing sector and job creation efforts.

Manufacturer Exo-s US LLC agreed to a $3.6 million settlement over claims it violated the False Claims Act by receiving a PPP loan it wasn't eligible for due to its size.