Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November

Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.

Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget

A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.

California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks

This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.

Man dies from eating bags of black licorice

Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.

The Force is strong with Lego's new Baby Yoda construction set

Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.

Oakland County Sheriff's Office provides self-defense classes for women 

On a crisp Fall like Saturday, dozens of women gathered at Springfield Oaks County Park near Davisburg for a self-defense class, which was put on by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and instructed by women. 

Ford adding 300 jobs to help build batteries for new electric F-150

Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that's being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version of the F-150 pickup truck. 

Up-and-coming Detroit suit maker reinventing his 'Dandy' brand amid COVID-19

A Detroit designer was making his mark in the city with his custom suits until the pandemic hit. Now the man behind the brand Dandy, Nelson Sanders, is forced to adjust to the times with his clothing and customers.

Cass Tech grads create STEAM-based subscription education box for kids

The Lab Drawer, founded by two Cass Tech graduates, is an Ed-Tech monthly subscription box full of cross-functional learning experiences for children ages 10-14.

Will Smith turning 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' mansion into Airbnb

Will Smith is turning the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” mansion into an Airbnb rental. The listing will be available for Los Angeles County residents starting next month. 

Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school

A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.

GM announces two new major partnerships: Honda and Nikola

General Motors formed its second major electric vehicle partnership in less than a week, this time a $2 billion deal with startup Nikola.

Brothers rehabbing their childhood block in Detroit plagued by constant flooding

Aaron and Alonzo Stallworth are rehabbing multiple homes on Archdale Street in Detroit, where they grew up, but have been plagued by constant flooding.