Black nonprofit gets support from Black Leaders Detroit
Across the country, Black men represent just 2% of all teachers, despite people of color making up the majority of students in the American educational system.
Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, feds say
Crumbl Cookies is accused of violating child labor laws in six states, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Joe’s Italian Grill in Roseville plans early January opening; restaurant currently hiring
Joe's Italian Grill in Roseville plans to open on Jan. 3, 2023.
Chazzano Coffee Roasters closing Ferndale shop; Berkley location opening soon
Chazzano Coffee Roasters is closing its Ferdnale location and opening a shop in Berkley.
Diamondback Saloon, popular country bar in Belleville, closing after nearly 40 years
Diamondback Saloon in Belleville is closing.
Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells Fargo to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank.
Carhartt expanding Dearborn operations, creating 125 jobs
Carhartt will expand its Dearborn operations, creating 125 jobs.
Philanthropist Bill Pulte sues former company exec alleging online bot harassment
"We have forensic evidence," he said. "I've got to be careful because it’s ongoing litigation, that ties certain things to his email, that ties certain things to other profiles that he’s done. We sent a notice to the board - and believe it or not, the bots started deleting things."
Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 US stores as union effort continues
More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.
How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
Elon Musk no longer world's richest person
Have you heard of the person who's now the richest in the world?
How much should tipped workers make? Michigan court mulls minimum wage ruling
How much the minimum wage increases next year in Michigan hinges on a Court of Appeals decision. Depending on what the court rules, a big wage hike could be coming for tipped workers.
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt buying holiday gifts
Nearly half of Americans expect to go into debt during the holidays this year. Here’s how to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Olive Garden manager fired after time-off rant: ‘If you’re sick ... prove it to us’
The Olive Garden manager wrote a memo to its workers, insinuating they would be fired for calling out.
New York Times journalists, other employees go on 24-hour strike
The 24-hour walkout on Thursday is the first strike of its kind at the New York Times in more than 40 years.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
Pfizer announces $750M expansion of western Michigan plant
Pfizer will expand capacity at the western Michigan pharmaceutical plant where the company first mass-produced its COVID-19 vaccine.
Hertz agrees to pay $168 million to settle false theft claims
Hertz is settling lawsuits with customers who were accused of stealing cars they rented.
Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster over concert ticket fiasco
The Swift fans' lawsuit alleges Ticketmaster engaged in antitrust violations, deceptive practices, fraud, and price-fixing during the ticket sale fiasco.
Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system
Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.