THE INTERVIEW| Fed to Take Cautious Approach as Gov. Shutdown Threatens Economic Clarity
Hilary Golston spoke with Oakland University economics expert Dr. Michael Greiner, who says the Federal Reserve is likely to proceed carefully amid the government shutdown. Greiner explained that while the Fed remains operational, missing data from key agencies like the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics could cloud the economic picture. He says policymakers are watching inflation and growth closely but are unlikely to make bold moves until the numbers are clear.
State police rescue injured red-tailed hawk in northern Michigan
On Oct. 15, troopers from the Houghton Lake Post were dispatched to a Grayling parking lot on a report of the injured bird.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Statue honoring Tuskegee Airman returned to Rouge Park after theft
On Friday, friends and family created new memories with the re-installed statue of Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson — a Prisoner of War and original Tuskegee airman.
THE INTERVIEW| Alternative to the Fed? Tariffs, Jobs, and a Supreme Court Showdown
Hilary Golston spoke with Dr. Michael Greiner, an economy expert and attorney from Oakland University, about the mounting pressures on the U.S. economy. With August jobs data showing just 22,000 new positions and unemployment climbing to 4.3 percent, Golston pressed Greiner on what the slowdown means for workers and markets. The two also examined the high-stakes tariff fight now heading to the Supreme Court, where billions in potential refunds hang in the balance. Finally, they explored the Federal Reserve’s role in shaping America’s fiscal landscape and whether alternatives to the Fed could ever truly emerge.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Commerce Township man illegally obtained $500k in PPP loans, feds say
Firas Hajjar failed to disclose he had pleaded guilty to tax evasion when he applied for the small business loan program.
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report
The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
