Japan encourages young people to drink more alcohol
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Wordle now has a new recommended starting word
What's the best starting word for Wordle? The New York Times' robot Wordlebot has some new suggestions.
The end of gas-powered muscle cars? What the end of the Dodge Charger and Challenger means
It may send ripples through the Metro Detroit car market for many reasons, but the end of manufacturing of the iconic muscle cars is another sign of the electronic vehicle market emerging.
UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Which EVs qualify for new US tax credit? Websites offer help
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday. It includes a tax credit of up to $7,500 that could be used to defray the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle.
Make Chick-fil-A menu items at home with these copycat recipes from TikTok
Check out these copycat recipes for some of Chick-fil-A’s popular menu items that you can make at home, from the chain’s fried sandwiches to its Frosted Lemonade.
Chick-fil-A testing first new breakfast item since 2017 in select cities
New Chick-fil-A breakfast item available in select markets on Aug. 22.
Dodge announces ‘Last Call’ for V8-powered Challenger and Charger muscle cars
The Charger sedan has been in production since 2005, while the Challenger coupe joined it in 2008. Over three billion horsepower-worth of cars have been built since.
Snoop Dogg announces the upcoming release of his new cereal Snoop Loopz
Snoop Dogg is entering the world of breakfast cereals with the newest addition to his resume, Snoop Loopz.
Giant slide reopens at Belle Isle Park in Detroit
The Belle Isle giant slide is reopening.
90-year-old Macomb County man 'exhilarated' after winning $250K Michigan Lottery Keno prize
A 90-year-old Macomb County man won $250,000 from a Michigan Lottery Keno drawing.
Woodward Dream Cruise: Nonprofit helping people with disabilities enjoy rides in sports cars
During the Dreams Come True on Woodward this Dream Cruise weekend, people with disabilities will get the chance to ride shotgun in sports cars, thanks to Danny’s Miracle Angel Network Foundation and volunteers.
Michigan paranormal convention features speakers, vendors, more at haunted museum
The 9th annual ParaFest brings paranormal speakers, researchers, mediums, and vendors to the Old Mill Museum in Dundee.
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Things to do the weekend of Aug. 19-21 in Metro Detroit.
General Motors recalls 484K SUVs because seatbelts may not stay clasped in crash
Third-row seatbelts in Chevy Tahoes, Cadillac Escalades, and GMC Yukons may have been formed improperly and may not restrain a passenger in a crash, documents show.
7-Eleven's 'Bring Your Own Cup Day' returns for 2nd time this year for Slurpee fans
U.S. 7-Eleven customers will be able to fill up any cup they own with a Slurpee of their choice for $1.99 on Bring Your Own Cup Day, which is being hosted this month.
The Right Stuff, a dating app for conservatives, launches this fall
The site was founded by three former Trump aides who hope to help you find your Mr. or Mrs. “Right” — a conservative, right-leaning partner, that is.
New data reveals the worst times to fly, worst airports for cancellations
Planning a trip? Research says these are the best days to fly and the worst airports for cancellations.
Home Run Inn recalls frozen pizzas for possible stray material
The company issued the recall after getting several reports from customers who found metal objects in their pizza.