'The Lion King' co-director Roger Allers dead at 76
Roger Allers, the acclaimed filmmaker and animator best known for co-directing Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, has died at age 76.
Roger Allers, the acclaimed filmmaker and animator best known for co-directing Disney’s 1994 classic The Lion King, has died at age 76.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Hulu app shutdown: What to know about its final days
The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.
The Hulu streaming app may be nearing the end of its run as Disney moves to fold the service into Disney+.
Detroit Fire Department emphasizes safety in restaurants amid Switzerland tragedy
Following the deadly New Year’s Eve tragedy in Switzerland, the Detroit Fire Department wants to emphasize safety in bars and restaurants.
Following the deadly New Year’s Eve tragedy in Switzerland, the Detroit Fire Department wants to emphasize safety in bars and restaurants.
Detroit firefighter dies at home after shift, cause of death undetermined
A veteran Detroit firefighter from Squad 4 died Monday, the DFD commissioner announced today.
A veteran Detroit firefighter from Squad 4 died Monday, the DFD commissioner announced today.
Amazon refund settlement: How much you could receive
The window has opened for some U.S. Amazon Prime customers to seek refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement Amazon reached with the Federal Trade Commission.
The window has opened for some U.S. Amazon Prime customers to seek refunds under a $2.5 billion settlement Amazon reached with the Federal Trade Commission.
Fatal rollover crash on I-75 closes exit ramp in Wayne County
A driver died after losing control on the exit ramp of a Detroit highway and rolling his vehicle over.
A driver died after losing control on the exit ramp of a Detroit highway and rolling his vehicle over.
Detroit freeway shooting on I-75 on New Year's Eve closes highway
Two bullet holes were found in the rear driver-side door of a motorist who was traveling on I-75 this week.
Two bullet holes were found in the rear driver-side door of a motorist who was traveling on I-75 this week.
Macomb flooding mystery solved after crews discover sandbags beneath culvert
"You can't imagine what we do find in drains," the commissioner of Macomb County's public works said.
"You can't imagine what we do find in drains," the commissioner of Macomb County's public works said.
Michigan houses of worship beef up security amid surging threats
In the wake of the Grand Blanc mass shooting, other faith groups both in Michigan and abroad are preparing for the possibility they could be next.
In the wake of the Grand Blanc mass shooting, other faith groups both in Michigan and abroad are preparing for the possibility they could be next.
FTC Uber lawsuit: Several states join complaint over subscription practices
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Multiple states have joined a lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription practices, which the FTC alleges were "deceptive."
Three killed in Detroit house fire after obstacles inside blocked crews from rescuing victims
An early-morning tragedy on Detroit's west side left three people dead and two others in the hospital after a fire broke out at a home.
An early-morning tragedy on Detroit's west side left three people dead and two others in the hospital after a fire broke out at a home.
Netflix facing class action lawsuit over Warner Bros. deal
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
An HBO Max subscriber is suing Netflix after the company announced a deal with Warner Bros. that would combine the two companies' film and television catalogs.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Jimmy Kimmel signs contract extension with ABC
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Amazon shoppers warned to stop using these products immediately due to safety risks
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
Disney magic comes for Detroit families in need
On Dec. 6, Stitch unleashed holiday magic in Detroit by hosting an unforgettable event for more than 120 local families, in collaboration with Toys for Tots. The immersive holiday experience, at the historic Women’s City Club in The District Detroit, extended the wonder of Disney far beyond its parks, experiences and stores, delivering a day filled with big smiles and the spirit of giving.
On Dec. 6, Stitch unleashed holiday magic in Detroit by hosting an unforgettable event for more than 120 local families, in collaboration with Toys for Tots. The immersive holiday experience, at the historic Women’s City Club in The District Detroit, extended the wonder of Disney far beyond its parks, experiences and stores, delivering a day filled with big smiles and the spirit of giving.
Suspected impaired driver with kids in vehicle, crashes into state police cruiser
The 39-year-old Oak Park woman disregarded a stop sign on Kenwood Street and turned on Coolidge, sideswiping the MSP cruiser at 9:50 p.m..
The 39-year-old Oak Park woman disregarded a stop sign on Kenwood Street and turned on Coolidge, sideswiping the MSP cruiser at 9:50 p.m..



















