The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, a move that could mean higher borrowing costs for everyday Americans already feeling the squeeze of persistent inflation. The vote was unanimous. It marks the first rate hike in more than 3 years and returns rates t...
safety
A children's toy sold at Target stores nationwide and online is being recalled due to a potential choking hazard. The Melissa & Doug "Lights and Sound Fire Truck" is a compact fire engine toy with spinning wheels and busy-board activities that activate lights and sounds. The toy ...
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Rising gas prices and high finance charges are driving the cost of owning a new car to more than $12,000 a year. A new report from AAA says that breaks down to more than $1,000 a month. The report says that gas-powered medium sedans cost $10,582 per year to own. Electric vehicles...
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A recall has been issued for heated blankets and heating pads sold on Amazon that could overheat, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall was issued due to faulty internal wire heating elements...
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It's never too early for scares! Now that fall is nearly here and we're about a month and a half from Halloween, many will be looking for a haunted house to explore. There are so many throughout metro Detroit, from the cities all the way to the outskirts of the region, and many i...
schools
This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan 27.2% Michigan students are chronically absent Absenteeism remains higher than it was during the pandemic It’s the fourth year the absenteeism rate dropped Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more tha...
parks
A childhood favorite is getting a major upgrade as Capri Sun is supersizing its signature juice pouch. The company is testing its Big Pouch version that holds three times more juice than the original. The original holds six ounces and contains 60 calories. Capri Sun says fans hav...
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There’s plenty to do around Metro Detroit this weekend! Here are some events worth checking out. Disney on Ice Detroit Your favorite Disney stories come to life on the ice at Little Caesars Arena. Performances begin Thursday, September 17th, and continue through Sunday September ...
safety
A Romulus man has been charged after he allegedly struck a pedestrian in Huron Township and drove away from the scene. According to police, a 61-year-old New Boston man was struck by a van in the area of Pennsylvania Road between Huron River Drive and Wayne Road just before 8 a.m...
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Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week were those of the last remaining person missing after the deadly flash flooding in late August, the victims wife said Thursday. The discovery of Timothy Allen Smith brought the death toll to three from flooding that devastated the...
News
Another night, another price hike. Gas stations in Michigan continue to raise prices as the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz situation wreaks havoc on global markets....
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Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. Gordie Howe Bridge sparks renewed push to revitalize Historic Fort Wayne The Gordie Howe International Bridge has only been open for seven weeks, but it’s already ...
