Former Signature Room workers rallied in Chicago for re-employment in the Hancock Building's restaurant space, emphasizing community and customer support.

TxDOT employees promoted road safety at the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade while guiding the Garfield balloon, aligning with the #EndTheStreakTX campaign to stop daily road fatalities in Texas.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul secured a $3 million settlement against Greenridge Farm Inc. for wage theft, compensating 280 workers for unpaid overtime.

Thirsty Whale Bakery in Minneapolis, once facing closure, is now under new ownership and remains opened with support from the community and its new proprietors, the McGregors.

The Port of Oakland saw a 6.8% decline in container traffic in November compared to October, with a slight increase in year-over-year imports and a decrease in exports.

Brooks in San Antonio is experiencing economic growth, highlighted by new manufacturing jobs and expansions by firms like Simwon NA Corporation and Mission Solar Energy.

Consumer Reports issues a warning about the BlendJet 2 blender due to new safety concerns, such as blade breakages and overheating, and has contacted CPSC for an investigation.

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen has opened in downtown Saint Paul, offering authentic Caribbean cuisine, with a warm reception from Mayor Carter and the community.

CNBC's investigation questions Target's claim that crime led to the closure of nine stores, revealing discrepancies in crime rates.

Enphase Energy, a solar tech company, is cutting 350 jobs and downsizing operations, including closing plants, due to a decrease in demand and financial challenges.

Google settles for $700 million after a multistate lawsuit over its Play Store practices, with consumers receiving $630 million in restitution and states a $70 million penalty.

Houston service industry workers advocate for a standard 20% holiday tip, emphasizing the importance of gratuities in a context of low wages. A survey shows mixed tipping habits among Americans.

Theory Wellness launches Massachusetts' first THC beverage dispensary, Hi5 Beverage Dispensary, in Medford, offering a variety of cannabis-infused drinks.