Trump tariffs: US market uncertainty brings anxiety to automakers
The head of the federal reserves says President Donald Trump's tariffs could push economic growth lower and inflation higher. The talk of increase tariffs is also worrying the Metro Detroit auto industry.
President Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs
A number of taxes on goods from other countries were already in place, and more took effect at midnight. For its part, China announced countermeasures, saying it will raise its retaliatory tariff on the U.S. to 84%, up from 34%.
Michigan man says he was tricked into paying hundreds for Detroit Tigers opening day parking
Steven Livings had a great time at the Tigers' game on opening day with sunny skies and a win over the Chicago White Sox, until it was time to head home.
Trump tariff turmoil leads to Ford offering customers employee discount
In a high-stakes move, Stellantis and Ford are slashing prices. This comes amid tariffs on imported inventory, which won't be able to keep up.
Trump tariffs: Stock market tumbles as trade war fears grow
Fear and uncertainty are being felt from Wall Street to Main Street. The financial market is spiraling after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs Thursday. The stock market is plunging.
Federal cuts to Covid-era funding causes concern for state health agencies
Thursday a federal judge temporarily blocked health funding cuts worth billions to the states. But the uncertainty of the Covid funding that critics argue was never meant to be permanent, continues.
Motor City Match awards $450K to new Detroit businesses
Earlier Wednesday, Motor City Match’s Round 28 cash grant recipients were celebrated at an awards ceremony. Thousands of dollars in grant money were awarded, helping these entrepreneurs keep their dreams alive.
Detroit Regional Chamber discusses tariffs with business leaders
On Wednesday, President Trump is planning to implement new tariffs on several countries, including Canada, which could strongly impact Michigan’s economy. The Detroit regional chamber presented its 11th state of the region, where many leaders expressed concern over the president's choices.
Approval of $55M Michigan class-action lawsuit involving unemployment payments delayed a month
Michigan's unemployment agency wrongly clawed back funds from more than 23,000 residents. The average settlement for each person is about $1,400.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
State aid infuses more than 1,400 nonprofits with financial boost after pandemic
“Covid hit us, this pandemic, this plague, and a lot of nonprofits started to struggle because we were losing funding,” said Steve Spreitzer, Michigan Roundtable.
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
Appeals court rules state Covid policies were excessive with dining restrictions
Now the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that Michigan’s top health leaders used power they did not have to put those indoor dining rules in place to begin with.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses say Trinity Health to fire them for not having Covid vaccinations
"To work through Covid, to have a healthcare hero sign placed in front of my lawn, and then to work for an organization that, their mission is to work in the spirit of the Gospel, and they are not valuing my spiritual beliefs," she said.
Detroit Means Business receives $9M of federal aid to help small businesses
On Wednesday the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and the City of Detroit announced that Detroit Means Business received millions of dollars which will soon be available to help small businesses prosper.