Desmond Bostick from Washington pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman on an Alaska Airlines flight in June 2023. He faces a potential 9-month prison sentence.

Eight entrepreneurs compete in Fort Worth's Business Plan Competition finale on May 9 for prizes totaling $20,000, showcasing diverse business ideas from tech to food and beauty.

Maison Solutions Inc. acquires Arizona-based Asian grocery chain Lee Lee International Supermarkets in a $22.2 million deal, aiming to double their revenue and expand in a culturally rich market.

Arizona officials met with Israeli water tech firms to explore partnerships for tackling the state's water issues.

Instagram is rolling out a feature to automatically blur nudity in direct messages to protect teens from sextortion. The feature will be default for underage users.

Saint Paul businesses are embracing Earth Month with various sustainable initiatives, supported by local government incentives including grants, free assessments, and energy efficiency programs.

A woman in Genesee County won $500,000 from a lottery ticket after a Tarot reading predicted a financial gain. She plans to pay off her car and invest the money.

The Nashville Register of Deeds Office was named one of the best workplaces by the Nashville Business Journal based on a confidential employee survey.

Illinois lawmakers and city officials debate regulating or banning intoxicating hemp products like Delta-8-THC, while some business owners push for standardized regulations instead of outright prohibition.

D.C. prepares for Emancipation Day with no parking zones and street closures, warns MPDC of impacted areas like Pennsylvania Avenue and parts of 9th-14th Streets NW.

The 2024 Governor's Small Business Summit will take place in Corpus Christi, Texas, on April 18, focusing on supporting local businesses and maintaining the state's job growth.

USAA has eliminated 220 jobs as part of workforce restructuring, despite filling 2,900 roles in 2023. The insurance and financial giant's layoffs follow a $1.3 billion loss in 2022 after years of profit.

Phoenix-based startup Ink’d Greetings introduces self-service kiosks that produce custom greeting cards, aiming to make card shopping more efficient and affordable.