Ambassador Bridge closure threatens automotive industry on both sides of the border

The Ambassador Bridge closure is wrapping up day four and there's no end in sight, unless the city leaders in Windsor get their way. Until the bridge reopens, the automotive industry on both sides of the border is at risk.

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.

Michigan Treasury holding unclaimed property worth millions of dollars

The state says it has millions in unclaimed assets that is owed to Michigan residents. Here's how to search if you have anything waiting for you.

Rare US silver dollar coin sold for $12M by Las Vegas man

GreatCollections Coin Auctions bought a rare silver dollar coin from a Las Vegas man for $12 million with experts saying the coin dates back to 1794.

Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder

Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.

Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement

Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.

US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.

Bank of America cuts overdraft fees

Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.

Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022; $630M jackpot

Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.

Child tax credit 2021 payments: How to know if you owe, IRS letter to watch for

Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.