Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion in talc powder settlement

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.

Mercedes-Benz faces potential US ban under new Senate bill

A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.

SpaceX Starship clears major hurdles in latest test flight, pushing closer to orbital missions

SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.

Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses

A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.

Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads

Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy. 

FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines

Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.

Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey

Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.

Judge issues temporary restraining order in Paramount - Warner Bros. merger

A federal judge on Monday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order pausing Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.   The order comes after 12 states filed a lawsuit last Monday seeking to block the deal, arguing the merger would eliminate competition in Hollywood and reduce choices for consumers nationwide.

Verizon to sell nearly 300 stores, cut 500 jobs in restructuring

Verizon will sell nearly 300 retail stores and cut some 500 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring plan, but the closures will mean thousands more retail employees could be out of a job. 

7-Eleven parent details plan to close hundreds of US stores

Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of 7-Eleven, has provided new details about its plan to reshape its U.S. store network during fiscal year 2026.

Buc-ee's construction begins in Oak Creek
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The heavy equipment is in place, and dirt is now being moved where a Buc-ee's will be built in Oak Creek. The land is at the intersection of 27th and Elm Road -- just off I-94. Wisconsin Live Desk gets the latest update on this massive project from Andrew Vickers, the Oak Creek City Administrator. 

Downtown Kenosha businesses benefit from grant program

Downtown Kenosha is especially busy this time of year and the shops in the area are a big reason for that, and some recent grants are helping them grow.

Downtown Kenosha businesses benefit from grant program
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Downtown Kenosha is especially busy this time of year and the shops in the area are a big reason for that. Just last week, the Lakeshore Business Improvement District gave out grants to those shops so they can continue to grow, which could bring even more people to the city.

New Oconomowoc Costco part of chain's national expansion plan

Costco is on track to open a new southeast Wisconsin location next month as the membership warehouse chain's expansion plan continues.