Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
Briarwood Mall transformation begins with steps made toward former Sears business space
The city council approved zoning changes of the parking space around the former Sears location on Monday.
The city council approved zoning changes of the parking space around the former Sears location on Monday.
Starbucks CEO rolls out ‘triple shot’ strategy for growth
Narasimhan has been CEO for less than year.
Narasimhan has been CEO for less than year.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Six Flags, Cedar Fair merging to create amusement park powerhouse in North America
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Born in Detroit apparel brand opens pop-up store in Detroit airport
The pop-up shop at DTW will sell a range of clothes like hoodies, t-shirts, and baseball hats.
The pop-up shop at DTW will sell a range of clothes like hoodies, t-shirts, and baseball hats.
McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils
The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.
The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.
Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark fight in all 50 states
Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.
Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.
Downtown Royal Oak's newest ice cream shop iFreeze Creamery now open
IFreeze Creamery in downtown Royal Oak, a shop serving up liquid nitrogen ice cream, is now open.
IFreeze Creamery in downtown Royal Oak, a shop serving up liquid nitrogen ice cream, is now open.
Chevron clarifies future of Hess Toy Truck after $53B deal
After Chevron shelled out $53 billion for Hess Corp., the oil giant made a deal of its own, telling customers its iconic Hess Truck will remain a holiday staple.
After Chevron shelled out $53 billion for Hess Corp., the oil giant made a deal of its own, telling customers its iconic Hess Truck will remain a holiday staple.
Ferndale's Hilton Road Cafe closes after 15 years
Ferndale's Hilton Road Cade closed Monday after 15 years of serving food in the community.
Ferndale's Hilton Road Cade closed Monday after 15 years of serving food in the community.
Costco shopper says he cracked secret to wholesaler's price tags and mysterious asterisk: 'An insane deal'
In a video, Costco shopper Ryan Quinlan translates to fellow customers what each marked price allegedly means based on the cents.
In a video, Costco shopper Ryan Quinlan translates to fellow customers what each marked price allegedly means based on the cents.
Chevron to buy Hess for $53 billion as biggest US oil companies get even bigger
The Chevron-Hess deal wasn't even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.
The Chevron-Hess deal wasn't even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.
Amazon will now fire workers who refuse to return to the office three days a week
Amazon employees who still refuse to comply with the retail giant's return-to-office policy may soon get the boot.
Amazon employees who still refuse to comply with the retail giant's return-to-office policy may soon get the boot.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Costco CEO to step down from popular wholesaler after 11 years at the helm
Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.
Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
How much could the Detroit casino strike could cost the city, Michigan?
The Detroit casino strike has the potential to cost the city and state hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue a day, according to the Detroit Casino Council.
The Detroit casino strike has the potential to cost the city and state hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue a day, according to the Detroit Casino Council.
Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to fight fake reviews as FTC pushes to ban them
Amazon and several companies are launching a coalition to look for best practices for hosting online reviews and share methods to detect fake ones.
Amazon and several companies are launching a coalition to look for best practices for hosting online reviews and share methods to detect fake ones.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid falling sales, opioid-related lawsuits
In 2022, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply of prescription opioids.
In 2022, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply of prescription opioids.