Conn's HomePlus is facing potential bankruptcy and may close up to 100 stores despite optimism from its CEO and recent acquisition of W.S. Badcock. Declines in sale and stock value have put the retailer's future in question.

Jack Morey, co-owner of Morey's Piers in New Jersey, passed away at 63. He is celebrated for his creative contribution to the amusement park industry.

A motorcycle crash in Charlotte resulted in the death of Bryan Gonzales Barreras. Police are investigating the incident, which involved a collision with a Honda CR-V.

Officials in The Woodlands, TX, are considering switching from CenterPoint Energy to Entergy for power provision, citing poor communication and frequent outages, especially after Hurricane Beryl.

SpaceX's planned fifth Starship flight may be delayed as it awaits FAA approval for a land-based Super Heavy booster landing, a switch from previous water landings.

Zachry Holdings Inc. has reached a settlement with Golden Pass LNG concerning a dispute over a Texas LNG terminal. Terms are undisclosed, but the deal requires court approval and ends litigation.

Babies "R" Us is re-launching within 11 Kohl's stores in Illinois, with plans for a nationwide rollout, offering a range of infant products in a store-within-a-store model.

Scottsdale's Etta restaurant, recently bought by RDM Hospitality, is closing on July 22 for renovations, with plans to reopen in September. The revamp follows Etta Collective's bankruptcy and includes design updates and menu changes.

Search efforts continue for a missing North Carolina mother and her toddler, absent for three weeks. Separate from an unrelated drowning incident, the investigation involves multiple teams.

The 2024 RAMMY Awards named winners in D.C.'s culinary scene, with Ellie Bird winning New Restaurant of the Year. Chefs from Anju and Perry's won top individual honors, while Long Shot Hospitality scored two awards.

Miami's Rishi Snacks, founded by Vijay and Manisha Patel, combines Indian flavors with inclusive employment for young adults with special needs, including their autistic son, Rishi.

Carroll County announces the 2024 Aging Your Way Expo for vendors to connect with the senior and disability communities at the Shipley Arena on September 12th.

Michigan gas prices rise by 10 cents to $3.68 per gallon amid production dips and a nationwide decrease in gas demand, reports AAA-The Auto Club Group.