Michigan's newest millionaire won lottery jackpot by accident

An Oakland County man broke his one rule when playing the lottery recently, forgetting to tell the clerk not to give him any Detroit Lions Rush for Riches lotto tickets. He's now Michigan's newest millionaire.

How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table

New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other. 

Alfredo sauce recall spans 41 states in FDA’s most serious classification

A recall on alfredo sauce sold across much of the United States was placed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most serious classification.

Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak

A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.

Kroger stores to give away 100,000 free ice cream pints this June

Kroger is giving away 100,000 pints of free ice cream on June 19 to celebrate the summer solstice a couple days early (the summer solstice is June 21).

A state-by-state look at who spends the most and least on fast food

With fast food prices up 60% since 2014, those “affordable” drive-throughs don’t seem so economical anymore. Here's where people spend the most on fast food.

Honda recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension failure risk

Honda is recalling more than 880,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. because a key rear suspension part can rust and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns

A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.

US existing-home sales jump to highest level since December

Sales of existing U.S. homes rose sharply in May, climbing 3.2% from April and 3.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units.

Jeep recalls over 1 million vehicles over a fire risk

More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.

US airlines’ spend $6.5B in fuel cost as global profit forecast takes a sharp drop

U.S. airline fuel costs soared which were fueled in part by soaring oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict despite a minor dip in actual fuel consumption.

Subaru recalls nearly 70,000 SUVs after moonroof panels detach while driving

Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect that could cause moonroof glass panels to detach from the vehicle, creating a potential hazard for other motorists.

2026 Michigan safe fish guidelines - varieties and quantities you can eat per month

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has released the 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guides to help Michigan residents choose fish that are best for them and their families to eat.

Sixth-grader finds 85-million-year-old fossil on club field trip

Corbin Bullard didn’t know exactly what he’d found while on a field trip with his 4-H Geology Club, “but I knew that it was something big."

Where to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Detroit

Metro Detroit soccer fans have plenty of options for watching the FIFA World Cup 2026, with watch parties, sports bars and breweries hosting events throughout the tournament.

Sherpa left behind on Everest survives 6 days with no food, oxygen

A sherpa left behind in the closing rush of Mt. Everest’s climbing season was found alive this week, dragging himself down the world’s tallest mountain after six days with no food or oxygen.

Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.