These Midwest states have the best budgeters and credit scores in the country
Some Midwest states have come out on top — according to a new WalletHub survey — when it comes to budgeting. See where different states stack up.
Some Midwest states have come out on top — according to a new WalletHub survey — when it comes to budgeting. See where different states stack up.
Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms
Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day.
Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day.
Target launches specialty beauty concept at stores nationwide as Ulta partnership ends
Target Beauty Studio will roll out to more than 600 stores.
Target Beauty Studio will roll out to more than 600 stores.
Smucker’s Uncrustables lawsuit against Trader Joe’s allowed to proceed
The difference between a circle and a squircle could help decide a lawsuit over whether Trader Joe’s frozen sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables.
The difference between a circle and a squircle could help decide a lawsuit over whether Trader Joe’s frozen sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables.
Trump: 'We should have the lowest interest rates anywhere in the world'
Speaking about an agreement with nearly a dozen drugmakers to lower prices for prescription medicine in the U.S., President Donald Trump said Monday interest rates are too high, and America should have the lowest interest rates of anywhere in the world.
Speaking about an agreement with nearly a dozen drugmakers to lower prices for prescription medicine in the U.S., President Donald Trump said Monday interest rates are too high, and America should have the lowest interest rates of anywhere in the world.
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warns of text, phone scams amid new study
The Wisconsin BBB released a new study showing the damaging impact of text and phone scams with tips on how to protect yourself from them.
The Wisconsin BBB released a new study showing the damaging impact of text and phone scams with tips on how to protect yourself from them.
Massive Pabst Blue Ribbon heist in California; brewery issues ultimatum
Montclair Police are investigating two potentially linked cargo thefts at an Anheuser-Busch facility involving $70,000 in missing Pabst Blue Ribbon inventory.
Montclair Police are investigating two potentially linked cargo thefts at an Anheuser-Busch facility involving $70,000 in missing Pabst Blue Ribbon inventory.
University of Georgia study links legal marijuana use to fewer sick days
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Milwaukee U-Haul fires, small business recovering
Two fires at a Milwaukee U-Haul facility destroyed much of a local small business' inventory, including most of what they had planned to sell at their annual overstock sale.
Two fires at a Milwaukee U-Haul facility destroyed much of a local small business' inventory, including most of what they had planned to sell at their annual overstock sale.
Costco brings long-awaited delivery upgrade for some of its most beloved items
Costco is rolling out a major new convenience option for members, expanding digital access to some of its most popular items.
Costco is rolling out a major new convenience option for members, expanding digital access to some of its most popular items.
See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers float plans to protect benefits
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume over offensive imagery
Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
Buc-ee’s CEO signals expansion shift away from blue states that ‘don’t appreciate’ chain
Buc-ee’s CEO suggested recently that the Texas-based travel center chain may be done looking into blue districts, saying some communities do not appreciate what the company brings while conservative states offer business-friendly and family-oriented values.
Buc-ee’s CEO suggested recently that the Texas-based travel center chain may be done looking into blue districts, saying some communities do not appreciate what the company brings while conservative states offer business-friendly and family-oriented values.
Canada not a US subsidiary, Carney says; Trump posts ‘fall in line’
The trade war between the United States and Canada became a war of words on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate his nation, while President Donald Trump threatened worse consequences if Canada does not "fall in line."
The trade war between the United States and Canada became a war of words on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate his nation, while President Donald Trump threatened worse consequences if Canada does not "fall in line."
Coolest Things Made in Wisconsin: Nominations sought
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – is again hosting a statewide competition to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.” The 2026 contest marks the 11th year of the popular public voting competition and the first year of a new partnership with BMO, which joins as the contest's presenting partner. Wisconsin Live Desk spoke with WMC CEO Kurt Bauer about this year's contest.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – is again hosting a statewide competition to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.” The 2026 contest marks the 11th year of the popular public voting competition and the first year of a new partnership with BMO, which joins as the contest's presenting partner. Wisconsin Live Desk spoke with WMC CEO Kurt Bauer about this year's contest.
Trump administration proposes over $103K fee for new H-1B worker visas
The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system.
The Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B visas after a similar fee was struck down, with the revenue intended to help fund the U.S. immigration system.
This Wisconsin city is among the best for home buyers in 2026
WalletHub ranked cities across the United States for their real estate markets and this Wisconsin city placed among the top 10.
WalletHub ranked cities across the United States for their real estate markets and this Wisconsin city placed among the top 10.
American Airlines reveals makeover of narrowbody fleet with new tech, more premium seats
American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them.
American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them.
Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.