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Record gas prices force metro Detroit drivers and businesses to make tough choices

Rising fuel prices are forcing metro Detroit drivers and businesses to make tough decisions as gas prices surge overnight and Michigan diesel hits a record high. According to AAA Michigan, the average price for regular unleaded is now $4.75 a gallon up from $4.54 on Wednesday and...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

Study finds small finance changes can dramatically reduce stress

A new Texas A&M University study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology finds that even small financial changes can make a big difference in how stressed people feel. Financial stress has hills and valleys as you move through the month or maybe even the week, said Dr...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

OpenAI discloses AI models tried to evade restrictions

OpenAI has disclosed six reports of unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company also said Wednesday it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances of ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 17, 2026

Americans are spending nearly $94 billion on fitness and weight loss

Americans are spending big on fitness and weight loss. A business journal estimates the sports nutrition and weight management industry will reach nearly $94 billion this year. Researchers say sports hydration and energy drinks are driving much of that growth. Those beverages acc...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 16, 2026

Motown Automotive Supercenter closes, but customers still can't get their cars back

For months, customers say they dropped off their cars at Motown Automotive Supercenter on Greenfield Road in Detroit — and never got them back. Now the shop is closed, but for at least one customer, the problems are far from over. Shop closes, but trouble continues Anthony Hogue ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 16, 2026

Fed raises rates despite pressure from Trump to cut borrowing costs

For the first time in more than three years, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates, a move likely to make borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses. The decision came despite opposition from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the Federal Reser...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 16, 2026

Get money and free resources, get involved in Detroit

Several grant applications are open now. Take a workshop on farm funding. Get free food and clothes at a resource fair. Outlier Media · Lynelle Herndon · Get money and free resources, get involved in Detroit...

Outlier Media (Detroit)Sep 16, 2026

A Detroit Thanksgiving tradition turns 100: Meet the 2026 Grand Jester

The 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White is approaching, and organizers are celebrating one of the parade’s most colorful traditions. The parade company held its annual Grand Jester’s Reception Tuesday night (Sept. 15) to honor the distinguished clown co...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 16, 2026

Small businesses feel the squeeze as gas and diesel prices surge in Michigan

Rising fuel costs are forcing small business owners and their customers to adapt, with some restaurants already closing their doors. Watch Simon's story in the video player below: Small businesses feel the squeeze as gas and diesel prices surge in Michigan Gas prices in Michigan ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 15, 2026

Starbucks launches limited-edition peanuts collection featuring Snoopy

Starbucks locations were flooded with customers coast to coast Tuesday as the company began a limited release of 10 Peanuts-themed collectible items, including glass cold cups, accessories and mini tote bags prominently featuring Snoopy. In addition to being sold in stores, the p...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 15, 2026

Ford reveals 2027 F-150 with Carhartt edition, new engine & updated grilles

Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday it is introducing the first-ever 2027 F-150 Carhartt Edition, bringing together two of Dearborn's iconic brands. The announcement comes after the automaker revealed the 2027 Ford Super Duty Carhartt Edition earlier this year. As part of the an...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 15, 2026

Detroit's last remaining dairy celebrates 100 years of business in the city

DETROIT (WXYZ) C.F. Burger Creamery, Detroit's last remaining dairy plant, is celebrating 100 years in business. Created by Charles F. Burger in 1926, the creamery began on the east side of Detroit. "The company started over on the east side on East Forest Avenue near Van Dyke, v...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 14, 2026

Americans are feeling the squeeze, but holiday shopping marches on

Americans may be feeling uneasy about the economy, but holiday shopping is not expected to fall off a cliff. A new PwC survey found that consumers plan to spend about $700 on gifts this season, down just 2%. The survey found that Millennials are pulling back the most, with expect...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 14, 2026

Private labels power $251 billion market as younger shoppers fuel growth

A new SPINS study found that private label sales climbed to more than $251 billion this year. Researchers said Gen Z and Millennials drove 81% of that growth. While they represent the majority of households, their contribution was disproportionately high, the study found. Gen Z s...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 14, 2026

The story behind Antidote, Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails

Jamie Sherrod sits down with Nya Marshall, Owner of Antidote Detroit and Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails, to discuss how she went from an electrical engineer to a restauranteur and entrepreneur....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 12, 2026

The economic impact of 9/11 25 years later

Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Sandy Baruah recounts his experience working inside the Bush administration in the chaos of the 9/11 terror attacks.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 12, 2026

Shoppers are turning to international markets for deals on grocery staples

Looking to cut costs on your grocery bill? Experts say you may want to check out International supermarkets. They said that shoppers may find lower prices on some staples while discovering new ingredients and flavors. RELATED STORY | One in five Americans are using their personal...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

Hawaii tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Kauai after Hurricane Lowell

Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaiis most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work to recover from the latest tropical storm to thrash the state. Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell damaged oceanfront resorts, ripped ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 11, 2026

From code to closure: The Ann Arbor company that helped identify 9/11 victims

A call to service. Thats how an Ann Arbor man describes the years he spent helping to identify the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York. In the months and years following the terrorist attacks, a small staff of software programmers and computer scientists in Ann Arbor worked a...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

Anthropic says it has blocked multiple accounts that used the companys artificial intelligence models in ways that could support the development of biological weapons. In a report published Thursday, the AI company known for its Claude model said it considers biological misuse on...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

Worker shot and killed inside Goodfellas Wear clothing store in Detroit

A 27-year-old man was shot and killed inside a clothing store in Detroit, and the killer remains at large. Ali Aoun was found shot inside Goodfellas Wear on Woodward near Chicago Boulevard. A source says Aoun's father reached out to another employee to check on his son after he s...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

Omaha Steaks trims down its menu as high beef prices squeeze American consumers

Omaha Steaks is slashing its menu and expanding its retail footprint as beef prices continue to soar. The business will trim its offerings from 500 items down to about 120 and put more focus on cheaper cuts of meat, as consumers are now paying about 27% more for beef than they di...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

The big and growing business of ICE ankle monitors

One private company is benefiting financially from ICE increasingly using GPS ankle monitors to track immigrants awaiting legal proceedings instead of a less expensive smartphone app. B.I. Incorporated won a contract in September 2025 initially valued at $1.02 billion to provide ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 10, 2026

Whitmer to Enbridge CEO: Line 5 pipeline is a ‘ticking time bomb’ for Great Lakes

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer penned a letter to Enbridge Inc.’s CEO on Wednesday, calling on the Canadian energy company to begin pursuing alternatives to its plan to replace the aging Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac with a tunnel under the lakebed. “Every day, oil continues ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 10, 2026

Oakland County prosecutor reviewing evidence in Southfield TGI Fridays shooting

The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing evidence related to a shooting that left one woman dead and two others injured outside a TGI Fridays restaurant in Southfield on Friday, Sept. 4. No charging decisions have been made, the prosecutor’s office said Wednesday (Sept...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 9, 2026

New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo. The company's new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1, introduced the latest lineup at the Steve Jobs Theater. After cycling through othe...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 9, 2026

Michelin Detroit ceremony April 21 at Michigan Central

Will Detroit get its first Michelin restaurant this spring? The city has been chosen to host the prestigious awards ceremony, the first of its kind for the Great Lakes region. Here’s what to know....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsSep 9, 2026

PWHL secures season-long US television presence through Scripps deal

The Professional Womens Hockey League (PWHL) has reached a broadcast agreement with the E.W. Scripps Company to air regular-season and playoff games during the upcoming season. Scripps Sports will produce a weekly Game of the Week on Saturdays, airing free on the broadcast networ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 9, 2026

Imported beef? How to spot American ground beef as tariff-free imports hit US

Got beef with current beef prices? The Trump administration is waiving tariffs on some imported beef with the goal of making groceries more affordable but some shoppers have concerns, since the country of origin is no longer required on ground beef labels. According to the govern...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 9, 2026

Buscemi's pizza turns 70, expands into Michigan freezer aisles

A Metro Detroit pizza institution is marking 70 years in business and taking its family recipe from neighborhood storefronts to grocery store freezers across the Midwest. Buscemi's Pizza, founded in 1956 by Paul Buscemi, has grown to nearly 60 locations, with 50 currently open an...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 9, 2026

Tornado cleanup continues across Detroit's east side 5 days after storm

Cleanup efforts continued across Detroit’s east side Tuesday, five days after a tornado damaged homes, businesses, and trees across the city. City staff and volunteers have been going door to door in neighborhoods where buildings were damaged and large trees were uprooted. Crews ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 8, 2026

More than half of shoppers abandon purchases over login issues

A forgotten password could be costing retailers a sale. A new survey of more than 1,000 Americans from marketing firm Hosting Advice finds 51% have abandoned an online purchase because they could not remember a password or had trouble logging in. Gen Z shoppers are the quickest t...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 8, 2026

Trinity Health to cut over 500 jobs in Livonia

Trinity Health is preparing to permanently lay off 557 workers at its Livonia site as part of a restructuring plan. According to a notice filed with the state Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), the layoffs are scheduled to begin Oct. 25 and continue through Nov. ...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 8, 2026

Job hopping no longer carries the stigma it once did, career experts say

For decades, staying with one company for most of a career was considered the gold standard. Frequent job changes often raised red flags for employers and could leave workers labeled as unreliable or uncommitted. But career experts say that perception has changed dramatically. In...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 8, 2026

Warmer Tuesday with shower and storm chances midweek

A little warmer weather is in store across Metro Detroit today, with partly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s. Conditions will remain relatively comfortable for much of the day before rain chances begin to increase. Temperatures climb into the mid-80s Wednesday, but showers an...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 8, 2026

Southwest Detroit restaurant owner facing federal money laundering charges

A local business owner is facing federal charges after investigators say he used his Southwest Detroit restaurant, La Posada, to funnel millions of dollars in drug money to Mexican cartels. According to the federal criminal complaint, Juan Romo-Padilla, 58, illegally sent structu...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsSep 7, 2026

Trinity Health laying off 557 workers in Livonia after outsourcing IT services

Trinity Health is laying off more than 550 workers in Livonia, months after the company announced it was outsourcing its information and technology services. The health corporation filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice that said 557 workers will be l...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsSep 7, 2026