Authorities in Mobile County are urgently searching for a missing mother, her teenage daughter, and toddler son after discovering evidence of a disturbance at their residence, indicating they may have been taken against their will.
As the energy sector leads the market in early 2026, ConocoPhillips and Kinder Morgan emerge as compelling picks for investors seeking reliable, growing dividends backed by strong fundamentals and strategic positioning.
After a tumultuous period of bankruptcy and closures, TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette is steering a deeply personal turnaround. Early results from holiday pop-ups and a revamped brand voice show promise, but the road to 1,000 restaurants remains steep.
The Coast Guard has identified the seven individuals lost when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank off the Massachusetts coast. As the community gathers to mourn, officials warn a complex investigation into the cause could take months.
A 25-year-old Johnstown woman faces 18 felony counts, including arson endangering lives, after investigators say she intentionally set a duplex fire that forced residents to leap from second-story windows to escape.
A new national report reveals Wegmans Food Markets experienced one of the steepest declines in customer satisfaction among major grocers in 2026, as economic pressures reshape shopping priorities toward value and convenience.
The severe winter storm Fern, leaving nearly a million customers without power, has starkly highlighted the U.S. electrical grid's persistent vulnerabilities. This comes despite repeated warnings from reliability monitors about the system's growing strain.
A 26-year-old teacher and coach in Nebraska has been charged with sexual abuse by a school official for an intimate relationship with an 18-year-old woman that began two months after her graduation, highlighting the state's strict post-graduation prohibition period.
Expedia Group stock rose sharply after announcing an expanded, exclusive partnership with Affirm, making the fintech firm the sole 'Buy Now, Pay Later' provider across its major U.S. travel platforms.
The medical device developer Beta Bionics has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a regulatory action stemming from a facility inspection last summer. The company maintains the letter will not disrupt its operations, manufacturing, or the planned launch of its new insulin patch pump.
Asset managers unleashed a historic wave of nearly 1,000 new active ETFs last year, even as a record number shuttered. Despite the high-stakes environment, firms are doubling down, betting on sustained investor demand and advisor adoption to justify the rush.
New clinical imaging data for Molecular Partners' experimental radiotherapeutic MP0712, targeting the DLL3 protein in cancers like small cell lung cancer, show favorable tumor targeting and healthy organ clearance. The company confirms its U.S. Phase I/II trial is now open for patient screening.
The narrative around Chinese electric vehicles is undergoing a fundamental shift. Once known primarily for affordability, leading Chinese automakers are now challenging incumbents with rapidly improving quality, technology, and reliability, forcing a global industry recalibration.
As inflation persists, Baby Boomers are leveraging decades of financial experience to cut costs strategically. We examine the key spending categories they avoid and the generational mindset behind their money choices.
Business Facilities magazine has named North Carolina its 'State of the Year' for business climate and economic development, the state's third such win in six years, following a surge of multi-billion dollar investments from tech and manufacturing giants.
A 65-year-old Thai tourist was killed by a bull elephant with a known history of aggression in Khao Yai National Park, marking the animal's third human fatality and prompting urgent discussions on wildlife management strategies.
Swiss banking giant UBS is preparing to offer a limited group of its wealth management clients access to trade Bitcoin and Ether, marking a significant but measured step into digital assets as it responds to client demand and a shifting regulatory landscape.
As BHP Group advances plans to create one of the world's first fully autonomous copper mines at Escondida Norte, it simultaneously contends with Chinese import restrictions on its Jimblebar iron ore and ramps up exploration via its 2026 Xplor program, highlighting the complex balancing act facing the global mining giant.
As the ASX braces for a turbulent February amid rate hike fears, a closer look reveals resilient micro-caps with unique value propositions. We analyze three sub-$150M companies—from healthcare tech to critical minerals—that are navigating the volatility with strong balance sheets and niche market positions.
Fifth Third Bancorp has finalized its $12.3 billion acquisition of Comerica Bank, with customer system conversions and branch rebranding to begin in September. The deal creates the ninth-largest U.S. bank and significantly expands Michigan's branch network, though some closures and layoffs are expected.
