National French Fry Day 2024 brings deals and freebies
National French Fry Day is on Friday, July 12, and many chains are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
McDonald's says it's bringing back 'everyone's favorite sandwich'
McDonald’s said it’s bringing back “everyone’s favorite sandwich” temporarily to U.S. restaurants this summer.
Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Baby boomers flock to fastest-growing city known as the ‘cruise ship on land’
A new Wall Street Journal report stated that boomers are driving the local population boom as they move into an age-restricted community association.
Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
Michigan scales back incentive package for Ford Marshall battery plant by $69 million
The state originally promised to invest $210 million in exchange for a new battery plant in Marshall.
North Pole Express tickets go on sale this month for 20th anniversary ride
Tickets for the North Pole Express is set for November and December for its 20th year. Tickets for the holiday ride on the iconic Pere Marquette - the inspiration for the train in the "Polar Express" - go on sale later this month.
Here's why people are siding with a driverless car company after its vehicle hit a pedestrian
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
Guess this dog's breed and win salsa and chips for a year from Detroit Salsa Co.
Over the winter, Detroit Salsa Co. gained a pet when a dog was found running around Lincoln Park when the windchill was below zero. Now, the Downriver salsa maker is using the pup to raise money to help nearby animal rescues.
Great-grandmother wins $5M lottery prize after completing radiation treatments for breast cancer
The 75-year-old said, "If I didn’t leave the airport, I would have never bought that ticket!"
Pictured Rocks' Twelvemile Beach Campground opens park's newest site
The building only costs $35 to reserve and is part of one of the best campgrounds in the park.
Elephant & Co. opens this weekend at former Founders Detroit site
A little over a year after Founders left Detroit, the newest craft brew endeavor from Eastern Market Brewing, Elephant & Co., is ready to open.
Michael Ray, Love and Theft, other country singers coming to Eloise Asylum next month
On Aug. 3, Michael Ray, Love and Theft, Ryan Jay & The Wrecking Crew, and Rob Stone will take the stage for the Country Music Blowout on the grounds of Eloise Asylum in Westland.
Baltimore's 'baby bonus' proposal aims to combat childhood poverty
A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.
Bandit Tavern closes months after Jolly Pumpkin rebrand in Royal Oak
Less than a year after Royal Oak's Jolly Pumpkin was rebranded into a Southern-inspired restaurant called Bandit Tavern & Hideaway, the eatery has closed.
Woman prints lotto ticket by accident; turns out to be winner - again
A Nebraska woman won the lottery for the second time, and both times her tickets were printed by mistake.
Arizona Iced Tea co-founder vows to 'fight hard' to keep price under $1
"We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything," he said. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent … pay more for our drink?"
Man thought Michigan Lottery ticket scanner was broken after winning $4M on scratch-off
A man said he thought the scanner was broken when it said he won $4 million on a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.