Gas prices in Austin rose to $2.67 per gallon during the holiday season, slightly above last year's price and the Texas average but still below the national average.

Los Angeles County Public Health warns against ocean activities at Mothers Beach due to high bacteria levels, with ongoing updates available via hotline.

A floating sauna has opened in Duluth's harbor, offering a Nordic sauna experience to up to 10 patrons, complete with Lake Superior plunges and scenic views.

California Pizza Hut franchises plan to cut all in-house delivery jobs ahead of the state's minimum wage increase to $20 per hour, affecting several counties.

A former Peoples Gas employee, Darryl Price, alleges racial discrimination at the utility company, joining others in legal action as the firm denies the claims.

The Muddy Paws Cheesecake bakery in St. Louis Park is at risk of closing due to financial struggles, and its owner Tami Cabrera seeks community support to keep the 30-year-old business afloat.

Bristol Myers Squibb has acquired Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion, aiming to expand in neuroscience with Karuna's promising schizophrenia drug, KarXT.

New Yorkers face closed stores on Christmas Day, but some chains will offer holiday hours. Austin's H-E-B is closed until Dec 26, while CVS and Walgreens will be open.

Acme Surplus in Northampton is closing after 43 years of business, following the passing of its owner Mark Rosenzweig in July. The store will close on January 7.

Austin's Delicious Tamales locations experienced high traffic as people gathered traditional holiday tamales, a favorite family and Latina-owned business from San Antonio.

Aditxt Inc. acquired Evofem Biosciences for approximately $100 million, assuming Evofem's debt and integrating their hormone-free contraceptive gel, Phexxi, into their portfolio.

The Texas Attorney General announced a $700 million settlement with Google over anti-competitive practices in the Google Play Store, with restitution and penalties included.

San Diego's unemployment rate remained at 4.2% in November, with significant retail hiring for the holidays. However, some sectors lost jobs, contributing to a complex employment landscape.