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Americans are feeling worse about the economy for the second month in a row, even as the job market shows few signs of cracking. Consumer sentiment fell to 48.1 in September, according to the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers, down from 51.7 in August. This is the low...
A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the social media platform. It is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per vio...
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. WAYNE COUNTY – Seasonal allergies, colds, influenza, scooter & e-bike injuries, respiratory illnesses, asthma flare-ups, stomach viruses...
For the first time in Michigan’s history, officials have dedicated an entire week to spreading awareness about a group of “forever chemicals” that have become ubiquitous in our environment today. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is an umbrella term for the large group o...
Fall is officially here, and it's one of the best times of year to plan a getaway. Travel expert Tomeka Jones says travelers are feeling the pinch of higher travel costs, but fall provides an opportunity to find destinations that offer better value for their money. "Fall travel i...
Michigan's boxwood problem is only getting worse and the pest most responsible for its degradation is spreading even further.
If you are reading this, you had to use the internet to get here. But millions of Americans, especially older adults, cannot do what you just did. We are talking about digital literacy: the gap between who can use the internet and who is being left behind. And that gap is bigger ...
Metro Detroit native, Sean Hagerty, is a retired Special Operations Soldier with over 25 years of experience. He's taken a bit of his knowledge and created an amazing vengeance collection, The Dane Cooper series. He's also written a children's book, Founders' Font, that teaches c...
Joe Robinson (right) and Lance Woods (left) cofounded We Run 313, Detroit's premier run club, in 2019. Their book 'We Run 313' shows not only showcases their club, but it also shows Detroit's resilience and determination....
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. Across Local MinuteClinics - Lindsi Shaw, MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner & Regional Quality Lead Local providers are seeing seasonal re...
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
Black Book Research has released a study examining how Americans understand and perceive the healthcare consequences of sustained federal fiscal pressure. The $40 Trillion Healthcare Question survey found that 31% of respondents initially expressed concern about how the federal g...
NEW YORK (AP) Former President George W. Bush has a new book of oil paintings coming out in March that features portraits of political prisoners and dissidents. The Penguin Random House imprint Crown announced Wednesday that The Call of Freedom: Portraits of Political Prisoners a...
Holiday airfare prices are climbing fast, and travel experts warn this is not the year to wait on booking flights for the November or December holidays. "Thanksgiving and Christmas. That's basically what I'm looking for, and it's really expensive," said airline passenger Srinivas...
Colin Kaepernick talked about his fight to get back into the NFL, his new book and more. He was interviewed by Jemele Hill. DMC, and other celebrities have also been at the forum over the 4-day event....
The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. According the MDARD, a population of spotted lanternfly was confirmed near Niles in Berrien County, making it the first confirmed population in Sou...
Fox 2’s Ronia Shamona sits down with entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and high-performance coach Ken Joslin to explore the power of relationships, the lessons from his journey and his new book, “14 Frequencies of Proximity”...
Mark Cooper has built a career voicing superheroes and video game characters all from a home studio in metro Detroit. One look around the room makes it clear where many of those voices begin. Comic books, superhero memorabilia and microphones fill the space, including a "Power Ra...
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Dice Clark to discuss his new book "The Energy You Leave Behind" and new podcast "Positive Vibes".
Sydnee chats with fellow book lovers Anabeth, Bri, and Matteo. Along with bestselling authors Adria Moses, Natalia Iacobelli, Patric Gagne, Phillip B. Williams, and Kayla Ancrum....
Natalia Iacobelli is a Metro Detroit author with an upcoming children's book, "Painting the Light." Painting the Light follows Morisot's extraordinary path from a young girl with artistic dreams to her breakthrough as an acclaimed painter whose works now hang in major museums wor...
Anabeth is a social media influencer, who uses her platform to show the fun and importance of reading. She also incorporates amazing fashion and lifestyle tips in her conversations....
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan Michigan reading scores are down across grades 3-7 State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko says scores need to improve Michigan is implementing several literacy changes, but many are in the early stages of implementation Michigan third grade...
One thing led to another and hazmat crews ended up closing down the street and retrieving the item in question. I’m outside John K. King Used and Rare Books on Lafayette with an estimated one million old books inside. But among all the stacks of antique books, a staffer found a b...
An effort to stop invasive plant species from spreading along Macomb County roadways is expected to begin on Monday as part of the county’s annual treatment program. The Macomb County Department of Roads is partnering with the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Managemen...
"Act Like a Teen, Think Like a Lawyer" is a practical guide written by seasoned legal professional Renette Jackson. The book draws from over two decades of legal experience and a deeply personal perspective shaped by parenthood. This isn’t a textbook. It’s not a lecture. It’s rea...
Michael Schulman is a writer living in New York City. His latest book is “Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears.” His first book, “Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep," about the actress’s artistic coming-of-age in the 1970s, was a New York Times bestseller. H...
Started by Dolly Parton in 1995, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a program that will mail one free book every month to each registered child from birth to age five. Wayne State University is part of the chapter organizations of the Imagination Library that now exist worldwi...
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. WAYNE COUNTY – Seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups, colds, stomach viruses, upper respiratory infections, hand foot & mouth disease, e-...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gives free books to young children every month. In Detroit, children who live in ZIP codes 48201 and 48202 can participate. The program is available to kids from birth through age 5. There is no place to pick up the books. Families sign up onlin...
Detroit City Distillery said its 100 Proof bar in Eastern Market is opening to the general public after being used mainly for private bookings and special events. Located along Gratiot Ave. in the former Detroit Vineyards space, 100 Proof officially opened last summer. According ...
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $18 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that’s been playing out in California over child social media addiction....
“Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!” If you follow Alexis Nikole Nelson on social media — better known as Black Forager — you are likely familiar with her facetious advice, which Nelson playfully uses as a tagline for all her online videos. It’s also the name of the Ohio native’s new boo...
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday. California, Colorado, Kentucky and ...
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book gifting program continues to reach children across Metro Detroit, as local library partners reflect on the legacy of the program's founder. The Commerce Township Community Library has partnered with the nonprofit since 2022, and more than 1...
The father of a 5-year-old boy pleaded with ICE officers to release his son to his mother during a traffic stop earlier this month in Austin, Texas, the familys attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch told Scripps News on Monday. ICE instead booked both Victor Martinez Nieto and his son,...
This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - One Detroit Host Stephen Henderson catches up with award-winning author and journalist Desiree Cooper to talk about her new book titled, “Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors.” The book explores the experiences of Black Detroit...
Cranbrook Institute of Science invites book lovers, avid readers, and literary enthusiasts to experience its inaugural After Dark: Pages & Pours, a new 21+ event that transforms the museum into a celebration of books, storytelling, and community....
BrightWorks Coworking is launching a Silent Book Club in Ann Arbor, a welcoming, low-pressure gathering for anyone who enjoys reading. Attendees can bring whatever book they’re currently reading and spend an uninterrupted hour reading, with time before and after to socialize or e...
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Daniel C. Jones to discuss his new book "Pay Now, Play Later". The release includes an adult blueprint as well as a workbook for kids ages 10-18. Daniel C. Jones will host a book signing on September 6th at 7:00pm at Garden Theater. You can also grab ...
Emma Knuckman is a mom and millennial with a serious love for nostalgia and storytelling. In her debut book, she’s bringing the '90s and early 2000s back to life for parents and kids alike—because who doesn’t miss those simpler days? Her mission is to bridge the past and present,...
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. WAYNE COUNTY – Dehydration, heat-related illnesses, tick bites, gastrointestinal illnesses, cyclosporiasis, hand foot & mouth disease, s...
