Oregon high schools win in a safety ad contest, promoting workplace safety among young workers through videos and graphics, with Silverton HS's "Saying Yes" taking top video honors.

IKEA Live Oak introduces a "Small Home" using trauma-informed design to aid those with traumatic experiences, planning to donate it to a San Antonio community.

AI company Replit moves its headquarters from San Francisco to Foster City, with experts suggesting a single company's move is not indicative of a broader trend in the tech industry.

Conflict in the Middle East is causing shipping delays and increased costs for Texas restaurants, which anticipate higher prices for supplies during a busy season of events.

Neuralink has started clinical trials in Phoenix for its brain implant device, which may allow paralyzed individuals to control digital devices with their mind.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Amneal Pharmaceuticals over its role in the opioid crisis. The company will pay over $270 million and provide naloxone nasal spray.

Rivian Automotive receives $827 million in state incentives to expand its Illinois plant, a move that comes with a commitment to over 550 jobs and is fueled by high demand for its new R2 SUV.

Cargill Meat Solutions recalls over 16,000 pounds of ground beef, sold at Walmart, due to potential E. coli contamination, while no illnesses are reported.

Chicago's independent bookstores are experiencing a revival, building community ties and drawing support despite online competition and challenging market conditions.

A jury awarded $23 million to Na'Jai Johnson's family for brain damage she suffered due to alleged medical negligence during her birth at Advocate Trinity Hospital.

Kuehne + Nagel Inc. is laying off 227 employees in Arizona after Honeywell Aerospace decided to insource logistics, impacting two Valley facilities by July 31.

Dr. Peter Hotez has been named to the TIME100 Health 2024 list for his contributions to vaccine development and public health.

Teen apparel retailer rue21 is closing all 543 stores and liquidating inventory after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking its third such filing amid challenges from online competition and financial woes.