Thermo Fisher Scientific will close its Weaverville facility by year-end 2026 amid company-wide restructuring.

China's central bank bought gold for the 14th straight month in December 2025, boosting reserves to 74.15 million ounces amid global economic uncertainty and de-dollarization trends.

A New Zealand greyhound tested positive for trace meth, with no proof of doping, sparking concerns over contamination and racing integrity.

ICE detained over 4,600 people in Michigan in 2026, per tracking data.

Maine debates automatic sealing of non-violent records, sparking safety and access concerns.

Ohio governor denies widespread child care fraud, rejects linking it to Somali-Americans.

Emergency vouchers saved Cincinnati's elderly from eviction and rent hikes at Victory Vistas.

Oregon's pension fund boosted its Kinder Morgan stake; company met earnings expectations and reaffirmed 2025 guidance.

A Nashville clarinetist was denied a top job in Knoxville after a blind audition, sparking debate over DEI policies and fair hiring.

The Farnam Street Bridge in Omaha is fully closed for reconstruction as part of the streetcar project, disrupting traffic and local businesses.