Amazon hit with $25M fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
Driver believed to have been on drugs hits MSP car in Taylor, police say
The Michigan State Police said a trooper who was responding to a crash had his lights and sirens on in Taylor when a passenger car cut across traffic and pulled in front of him before the car wound up on its side.
Driver killed in wrong-way crash on Southfield Freeway
A driver was killed Monday morning while driving the wrong way on the Southfield Freeway and hitting another car head-on.
‘The Little Mermaid’ sings at the box office with $95.5 million opening
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
I-94 hit-and-run leads to shooting by woman with CPL
A St. Clair Shores woman told investigators she was rear-ended by another driver on the westbound side of I-94 near I-75, just before 11 p.m.
Detroit Police: Man fatally shot while sitting in a car, passenger uninjured
The driver, a 66-year-old man, was fatally struck and pronounced deceased at the scene, police said.
How Detroit Police plan to prevent violence this Memorial Day
As the Memorial Day weekend arrives, the DPD's efforts to enhance public safety and provide a secure environment are aimed at ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for all.
Michigan license plates: Retro plate growing in popularity, lawmaker proposes new 'next of kin' option
The Pure Michigan plate still dominates the state, followed by the Mackinac Bridge-inspired plate.
'Fight of a generation': UAW president talks upcoming Big 3 negotiations
“For far too long our approach has been to aim low and settle low. Those days are over now,” Fain said.
DoorDash accused in lawsuit of charging iPhone users more for delivery
The lawsuit claims iPhone users are charged extra fees on top of their food delivery bill.
‘Look who died’ scam circulating on Facebook; here's how to protect your account
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
Netflix to charge extra $7.99 a month for users outside US subscribers' households
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
Amazon bringing age verification for alcohol purchases to Amazon One palm recognition technology
Amazon's new technology allows users to prove they're above the legal drinking age without showing a physical ID to buy alcohol.
5-year-old boy shot in the hand Saturday morning, Detroit Police investigate
“At a time when a kid should be getting up, eating cereal and watching cartoons is being rushed to the hospital because he's been shot, I mean we have to do better," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
MSP: Woman shot and killed in Legend Motors parking lot, suspect turns self in
Michigan State Police said this appears to have been a domestic homicide.
Starbucks changes ice cubes for drinks, sparking debate
The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.
Walt Disney World fight video: Brawl at Magic Kingdom started over photo op disagreement
A day wasn't so magic for two families at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom after an apparent disagreement over a photo op led to punches and an all-out fight.
Kidnapping outside Detroit hospital Saturday morning, police search for suspect and victim
Detroit police are looking for the victim, Patrice Wilson, and the suspect, 36-year-old Jamere Miller. The suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Google is adding AI to search engines: Here's how it will work
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
Starbucks adds new cold drinks to its 2023 summer menu
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.