Ambassador Bridge: GM cancels second shift at Lansing plant as Canadian truckers ramp up COVID-19 protests
The blockade on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge has dragged on and General Motors is canceling one shift as it deals with a parts shortage caused by the truckers' protest.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
Florida’s smaller orange crop could mean higher juice prices in the future
There could be a price hike for orange juice as forecasters are predicting the smallest orange crop since 1945.
Michigan among 38 states settling student loan debt with company accused of predatory lending
The complete settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation and $95 million in restitution.
Arizona CEO's answer to 'Great Resignation' is offering $5K bonuses for new hires to quit
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Whitmer in Detroit Monday for new $1B economic development bill signing
A new General Motors battery plant is among the projects that Michigan had hoped to court with its new economic funding plan.
Federal Reserve: Omicron variant could make supply chain backlog, inflation worse
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that the appearance of a new COVID-19 variant could slow the economy and hiring.
Dollar Tree doubles down on pricing items over $1
Dollar Tree will charge $1.25 for the majority of its products across all of its locations nationwide by the end of April.
Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill into law as Congress debates climate, social bill
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
US hospitals ask for donations of gently used crutches, canes, walkers amid shortage
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
Does Michigan owe you money? Here's how to check unclaimed property
The state of Michigan has millions of dollars in unclaimed property - from money to stocks and even personal property - all you have to do is claim what's yours. Here's how to do it.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Drivers may see some relief at the pump, expert says
National average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is about $3.36
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Natural gas prices expected to skyrocket, DTE says most of its customers won't be affected
As winter approaches, we could be seeing higher natural gas prices than we've seen in 12 years. But DTE says it's prepared and stocked up when prices were low.
Kellogg's, John Deere strikes signal 'volatile time' for economy, supply chains: Expert
"Higher prices and buyer shortages, they go together," he said. "What we’re going to see right now is people’s real income adjusted for inflation going down, and they’re going to find it harder to make ends meet. "For most people operating paycheck to paycheck, they can’t afford this."
Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.