WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP announces 26 additional partnerships for new and expanded services * WASHINGTON U.S. Customs and Border Protection made 26 tentative selections in late October that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States under the Reimbursable Services Program, which allows private sector and state and local governments to reimburse the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Beige Book on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a modest rate in recent weeks. Consumer spending at retail establishments grew modestly despite somewhat lower foot traffic and some tentativeness by consumers to make large purchases. Spending on travel and tourism increased slightly as some hotels saw growth in leisure travel. Manufacturing activity s  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 27 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Commerce Issues 2026 Economic Development Tier Rankings Eighteen counties will change tiers next year * Today, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced the county tier designations for 2026. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development. Eighteen counties will change tier d  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Virginia High School Assistant Principal and Brother Arrested for Plotting to Kill ICE Law Enforcement Officers * Our ICE officers are facing an 8,000% increase in death threats against them WASHINGTON Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of John Wilson Bennett and Mark Booth Bennett, both United States citizens, for planning to carry out attacks against  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Wegmans Recalls Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: November 26, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 26, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Company Name: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Brand Name: L  more