Express Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, disclosing debts close to $1.2 billion. Nearly 100 stores will close, even as the company secures new financing.

Nike plans to lay off 740 employees at its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, as part of a larger restructuring effort affecting 2% of its global workforce.

Logan Square in Chicago is set to welcome Solar Intentions, an astrology-themed sober bar by entrepreneur Morgan Martinez, funded via Kickstarter and aiming for a summer opening.

Cain Bice from Michigan won $1 million in the lottery after buying extra Powerball tickets, with plans for a new house, car, and Disney trip.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters opened a new location in downtown Portland with a Japandi-style interior, also engaging in a community clean-up initiative to support the revitalization of the area.

Seattle police released footage showing officers fatally shooting a suspect, believed to be a child predator, in a sting operation.

The City of Hutto initiates Stage 1 water conservation due to drought, urging voluntary compliance with watering schedules for residents and businesses.

Timberline Lodge in Oregon, featured in 'The Shining', will reopen after a fire incident, with damage contained thanks to swift action by firefighters and staff.

The EDGE in Memphis has launched the $1 million CPTED initiative to help small businesses in high-crime areas enhance safety measures, following a series of break-ins.

Laura Capello is resigning as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona after two decades of service, with a departure date set for June 30, 2024.

CSX Transportation is evicting several Stone Mountain businesses over alleged unauthorized subleasing, causing upheaval among long-established community staples.

Emporium San Francisco Centre shows signs of revival with three new leases, despite tenant details remaining undisclosed. The mall's rebranding and downtown's potential recovery hint at economic rejuvenation.

Brooklyn Park's Citywide Garage Sale is scheduled for May 16-18, with registration for participants required by April 24 for inclusion in the city's promotional materials.