Shriners Children’s Chicago is marking 100 years of pediatric specialty care in 2026, recognizing a century of treatment, therapy and family support. Founded in 1926 by the Medinah Shriners of Chicago, the hospital began by providing free orthopedic treatment to children during the polio epidemic. Shriners Children’s Chicago Marks a Century of Care The hospital later treated children affected by bone tuberculosis and other serious conditions that hav

BERLIN — Proposed Volkswagen German plant closures could affect more than 45,000 workers as the automaker considers a restructuring that may raise total job reductions to about 100,000 worldwide. Reuters reported on Friday, June 26, 2026, that Volkswagen is reviewing possible closures of plants in Hanover, Zwickau and Emden, as well as Audi’s factory in Neckarsulm. The proposals have not been approved. Volkswagen declined to discuss confidential documents but acknowled

Andhra Pushes Jonnagiri Goldfield Under SGF Vision The Andhra Pradesh government has officially accelerated its push into large-scale gold mining with the inauguration of the Jonnagiri goldfield project. The development has quickly triggered comparisons with the historically famous Kolar Gold Fields, though such parallels remain more symbolic than operational. The narr

Alibaba challenges Pentagon designation in US court Alibaba Group has filed a federal lawsuit in San Jose challenging its inclusion on a US Defense Department blacklist that labels it as a “Chinese military company.” The company argues that the designation is unfounded, lacks proper legal basis, and was issued without adequate due process. The case adds further pressure to already strained relations betw

Meta will invest $900 million in Bengaluru-based fintech company CRED, while founder Kunal Shah prepares to take charge of WhatsApp globally. The linked announcements place one of India’s best-known startup founders at the center of Meta’s next phase in messaging, business services and digital payments. Watch: Why did Meta choose Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp? See o

Meta will invest about $900 million in Indian fintech company CRED as founder Kunal Shah prepares to step away from day-to-day leadership and become WhatsApp’s next leader. The investment and leadership changes were announced on Monday, June 22, 2026. CRED said the financing values the company at $4.5 billion after the investment. The round includes primary and secondary capital and gives Meta an approximately 20% minority stake. Shah will remain a CRED shareholder, while Meta wil

Grocery Outlet is Ohio’s fastest-growing brand in Yelp’s 2026 analysis, placing ahead of 7 Brew, Wingstop, Smoothie King and Paris Baguette. Yelp released the report on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after comparing business and consumer activity in 2025 with 2024. The ranking combined net new business openings, changes in Yelp searches and consumer activity, including business-page views, photo uploads and reviews. Why Grocery Outlet ranked No. 1 in Ohio

Target’s free ice cream event in Niles, Illinois, will bring the retailer’s Summer Treat Truck to the Chicago suburb on Saturday, June 27. The giveaway is scheduled from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Target store at 6150 West Touhy Avenue, while supplies last. The supplied announcement did not state the year of the event. Target Free Ice Cream Event in Niles: What Visitors Can Get Visitors can choose double scoops of Target’s Favorite Day ic

SpaceX’s $60 billion Cursor deal could value each Anysphere co-founder’s estimated stake at about $2.7 billion. However, that figure represents the estimated value of stock, not a confirmed cash payout. SpaceX agreed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to acquire San Francisco-based Anysphere, the company behind the AI coding platform Cursor, in an all-stock transaction. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditi

Elon Musk’s wealth gain compared with Mukesh Ambani’s net worth became a striking measure of the SpaceX IPO rally on Monday, June 15, 2026. Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker estimated Musk’s fortune at approximately $1.3 trillion after it increased by $164.8 billion, or 14.71%, from the previous trading day. Figures cited for the same period placed Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s fortune at about $89.7 billion. Elon Musk Wealth Gain vs

Hollywood Casino Columbus hotel has opened after a more than $100 million investment, giving the casino an on-site lodging option and adding new event space on the city’s West Side. The hotel project, first announced in October 2022, was completed after years of planning and construction. Casino officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the expansion, though the supplied information did not include the full calendar date for the ceremony or first guest check-ins.

Microsoft has broken ground on a 48-megawatt data center campus in San Jose’s Alviso neighborhood, a project expected to support growing demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services. The Microsoft Alviso data center is described as the company’s first purpose-built, company-owned and operated data center in San Jose. The source information said the groundbreaking took place on a Wednesday, but did not provide a full calendar date or time.

Due Amici, a longtime Italian restaurant at 67 E. Gay Street in downtown Columbus, has closed after 22 years in business. The restaurant ended service after its final day on June 8, bringing an abrupt close to a downtown dining spot that had served residents, office workers, visitors, and private events since opening in 2004. Restaurant cites changing downtown conditions In a statement, Due Amici ownership called the closure a difficult decisio

Brassica Polaris restaurant plans are moving ahead for summer 2027, giving the Columbus-based Mediterranean fast-casual chain another location in Central Ohio. The planned restaurant is expected to open at 2170 Ikea Way in Polaris and occupy about 2,600 square feet on a property that was previously undeveloped, according to the provided development details. What Brassica Plans in Polaris The new Polaris location will follow Brassica’s familia

Target has recalled select Up & Up baby wipes sold nationwide and online after FDA testing found bacterial contamination that could pose infection risks, especially for newborns, infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems. The voluntary recall was announced by Target on Thursday, June 4, 2026, and published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday, June 5, 2026. The recalled products include Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fre

SpaceX Eyes Historic IPO Elon Musk-led SpaceX is preparing to raise approximately $75 billion through an initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing released on June 3. If completed, the IPO would value the company at around $1.765 trillion, placing SpaceX among the most valuable corporations globally. The offering plans to sell 555,555,555 shares at $135 per share, leveraging nearly 13 billio

Samsung U.S. headquarters move to Plano will shift Samsung Electronics America’s U.S. base from New Jersey to North Texas, placing the company’s Legacy Central campus at the center of its next phase of U.S. growth. A Samsung spokesperson confirmed that the company is relocating its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to its existing campus in Plano, Texas. The move is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Samsung U.S. Headquarters Move to Plano

Mumbai’s Air India Building Gets New Role Mumbai’s iconic Air India Building at Nariman Point has officially moved into Maharashtra government control after a ₹1,601 crore acquisition. The transfer agreement between Air India Assets Holding Limited and the state Public Works Department was completed at Mantralaya in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. For many Mumbaikars, the A

Neiman Marcus will close its historic downtown Dallas store at Main and Ervay Streets on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Saks Global said, ending one of the city’s longest-running luxury retail chapters. The company said the decision follows a review of its store footprint and reflects changing customer demand and shopping patterns in the Dallas market. Saks Global Confirms Downtown Dallas Closure Saks Global, which acquired Neiman Marcus at t