July 4th deals 2022: Where to find the best food discounts and freebies
From Slurpees and ice cream to festive drinks and free kids’ meals, here’s a look at discounts and freebies to take advantage of this July 4th weekend.
From Slurpees and ice cream to festive drinks and free kids’ meals, here’s a look at discounts and freebies to take advantage of this July 4th weekend.
4th of July traffic surge has Michigan State Police on alert for dangerous driving
A record-number of people are expected to travel this weekend. But after traffic fatalities hit a 16-year high in 2021, police are pleading with drivers to take it easy on the road.
A record-number of people are expected to travel this weekend. But after traffic fatalities hit a 16-year high in 2021, police are pleading with drivers to take it easy on the road.
Ford recalling nearly 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks
The Ford F-150 Lightning truck safety compliance recall covers 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada in the 2022 model year.
The Ford F-150 Lightning truck safety compliance recall covers 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada in the 2022 model year.
Nissan recalls nearly 323K Pathfinder SUVs because hoods can fly open unexpectedly
Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver’s view.
Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver’s view.
Selling a home: Front door color matters, Zillow data says
"This research shows how seemingly minor home improvements can make a big difference in the way a potential buyer views and values a home," Zillow said.
"This research shows how seemingly minor home improvements can make a big difference in the way a potential buyer views and values a home," Zillow said.
Michigan gas prices down 11 cents from last week
Michigan gas prices have fallen for a second week in a row.
Michigan gas prices have fallen for a second week in a row.
Juul e-cigarettes can stay on the market for now, judge rules
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.
Flight attendant bluntly shares travel tips: ‘We will not help you if you are mean’
A flight attendant took to social media to unapologetically explain what travelers will face this summer and how they should handle the challenges.
A flight attendant took to social media to unapologetically explain what travelers will face this summer and how they should handle the challenges.
Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Map: Which states have the highest and lowest gas tax?
The national gas tax average is 57.09 cents per gallon, but some drivers are paying a lot more than that, while others pay much less.
The national gas tax average is 57.09 cents per gallon, but some drivers are paying a lot more than that, while others pay much less.
Gas tax holiday: Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gasoline and diesel taxes
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year.
Detroit City Council postpones vote on $60M Hudson site tax break a second time
The city council postponed a vote on the tax break last week, which would give Dan Gilbert's real estate firm Bedrock tens of millions of dollars over 10 years.
The city council postponed a vote on the tax break last week, which would give Dan Gilbert's real estate firm Bedrock tens of millions of dollars over 10 years.
Popularity of selling plasma for gas money spreads, as prices soar
"Twenty dollars is the new $5 in the tank," said Kemika King. "I’m a nurse and they still don’t pay the proper amount of money but we still have to live and need to get gas."
"Twenty dollars is the new $5 in the tank," said Kemika King. "I’m a nurse and they still don’t pay the proper amount of money but we still have to live and need to get gas."
Biden to consider a gasoline tax holiday
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.
The administration is increasingly looking for ways to spare Americans from higher prices at the pump.
Michigan gas prices fall 5 cents, bucking trend of rising costs
One expert predicted last week that prices would start to fall ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
One expert predicted last week that prices would start to fall ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says recession is not inevitable
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
Kroger, Walgreens brand pain relievers recalled over child packaging concerns
The bottles failed to meet the Poison Prevention Packaging Act guidelines and could poison young children if swallowed.
The bottles failed to meet the Poison Prevention Packaging Act guidelines and could poison young children if swallowed.
Brownstown Township man sells his plasma to pay for gas
One man in construction travels across Metro Detroit just to get to work. The burden of high gas prices is forcing him to sell body fluids just to afford them.
One man in construction travels across Metro Detroit just to get to work. The burden of high gas prices is forcing him to sell body fluids just to afford them.