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Retailers are getting billions in tariff refunds. Will you see any of it?

The Supreme Court struck down a sweeping set of federal tariffs, triggering a massive government payout to businesses that had paid into the system but whether that money makes it back to consumers depends largely on where you shop. The government collected an estimated $166 bill...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 27, 2026

General Mills removes artificial dyes from all US cereals, including Trix

General Mills has announced that all of it's cereals in the U.S. are now made without artificial colors. This includes popular labels like Lucky Charms and Trix. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | New research uncovers increase in unhealthy ingredients in kids' cereals The company's plan to...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 26, 2026

Dan Gilbert named grand marshal for 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade

Dan Gilbert, the Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies, has been named Grand Marshal for the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White. The Parade Company made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 25. “Dan is a genuine and extraordinary person, a passionate l...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 25, 2026

Why Lake Ontario probably won’t become Lake America

President Donald Trump said he’s seriously considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America during a feud with Canada . ---> Michigan businesses watch escalating U.S.-Canada trade fight The move would be reminiscent of Trump’s unilateral action last year, when he sig...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 25, 2026

Canadian children's media company WildBrain purchases generative AI startup

The Canadian children's media company who owns the rights to shows like Yo Gabba Gabba! and "Teletubbies" has purchased Personality AI, a child-focused generative AI startup. The deal between WildBrain and Personality AI is worth up to $69 million. Personality AI has promoted the...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 25, 2026

Bev's Bagels expanding with location in Downtown Birmingham in September

Bev's Bagels, the popular bagel shop that sells organic sourdough bagels, is expanding to Birmingham next month. Chef and owner Max Sussman, a Huntington Woods native, said that a new store will open at 283 Hamilton Row, near the Woodward and Maple corridor, in September. Ive alw...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 25, 2026

Talkin' tariffs, 'Economic D-Day' and the National Debt

Oakland University Associate Professor of Management Michael Greiner joins FOX 2 Detroit Live Host Aaron Jordan to discuss a variety of economic topics, including the trade war between the United States and Canada, President Trump threatening "economic D-Day" against Iran, and a ...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 25, 2026

OpenAI subpoenaed by Alabama attorney general over Hugging Face hack

Alabamas attorney general on Monday subpoenaed OpenAI for more information related to its AI agents autonomously hacking into another companys servers in July. The subpoena is part of an investigation into whether OpenAIs practices violated Alabamas consumer protection laws and p...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 25, 2026

Ford opens first ever retail store in Dearborn

.. FORD IS CELEBRATING ITS FIRST EVER RETAIL STORE -- AT ITS ALL NEW WORLD HEADQUARTERS IN DEARBORN. TODAY FORD HELD A GRAND OPENING FOR THE STORE -- OFFERING FORD BRANDED MERCHANDISE, COLLABORATING WITH COMPANIES LIKE CARHARTT... LEGO... AND ORACLE RED BULL RACING. THE STORE WIL...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 24, 2026

Garden Bowl celebrates 80 years in business by donating to 80 charities

DETROIT’S HISTORIC GARDEN BOWL IS CELEBRATING A MAJOR MILESTONE — 80 YEARS IN BUSINESS. OPERATING SINCE 1913, THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST BOWLING ALLEY WAS BOUGHT BY THE ZAINEA FAMILY BACK IN 1946. THREE GENERATIONS LATER, THEY’RE MARKING EIGHT DECADES OF BUSINESS WITH A WEEKLONG CELEBR...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 24, 2026

Michigan businesses watch escalating U.S.-Canada trade fight

Tariffs could raise costs for Michigan businesses, while creating opportunities for some domestic manufacturers. Michigan businesses are watching the escalating trade fight between the United States and Canada as new tariffs take effect and President Donald Trump threatens additi...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 24, 2026

Buck Stops Here: MeatEater's Mark Kenyon talks about Michigan's deer hunting changes

If you are a deer hunter here in Michigan, you know there are some changes coming our way. And, if you are anything like me, you have questions. That's why I reached out to Mark Kenyon. As Director of Conservation for the outdoor media company MeatEater, the author, podcaster, Mi...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 24, 2026

Auburn Hills man pleads no contest to latest criminal sexual conduct charge

An Auburn Hills man who’s been charged with criminal sexual conduct three times has pleaded no contest to his most recent charges stemming from an incident at a Michael’s store in Troy. Ian Matthew Johnson, 21, was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct on April 30 af...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsAug 24, 2026

50 percent tariffs on Canadian-imported goods takes effect, impacting local businesses

With trade talks collapsing between the United States and Canada, new tariffs are sure to impact prices of items you rely on. Cross-border trade and our ties to our northern neighbors are now fractured, as President Trump's 50 percent tariffs on Canada took effect Saturday mornin...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 24, 2026

Detroit organizations come together to elevate local businesses

TechTown Detroit and Elevate Detroit partner to lend a helping hand and grow Detroit-owned businesses. Marcus Reliford sits down with Ronia Shamona to tell us all about the cohort and how it supports local entrepreneurs....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsAug 21, 2026

Walmart says tap to pay coming to all stores by year’s end

Starting this month, some Walmart and Sams Club locations will begin accepting mobile payments at checkout counters across the United States. Walmart said all Walmart and Sams Club stores will offer tap-to-pay options by the end of the year. The company said all of its gas statio...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 21, 2026

'Summerween' is here: Why people are buying Halloween merchandise so early

Halloween merchandise is filling store shelves at a spooky fast pace and shoppers are buying it up. The trend, dubbed "Summerween," has retailers like The Home Depot , Michaels , HomeGoods and more stocking skeletons, pumpkins, cauldrons and costumes weeks before fall even begins...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsAug 21, 2026