Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’

Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’

A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.

A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.

Two recall petitions against Oakland County Commission Chair approved
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Two recall petitions against Oakland County Commission Chair approved

Oakland County residents looking to replace the chair of the county commissioners are one step closer to doing so after recall petitions get the green light from election officials.

Oakland County residents looking to replace the chair of the county commissioners are one step closer to doing so after recall petitions get the green light from election officials.

Betting markets under scrutiny after allegations of insider trading
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Betting markets under scrutiny after allegations of insider trading

Betting on real world events is booming but is also raising some serious questions. Betting markets are facing scrutiny after allegations of insider training including a case of a US soldier using classified information to place bets.

Betting on real world events is booming but is also raising some serious questions. Betting markets are facing scrutiny after allegations of insider training including a case of a US soldier using classified information to place bets.

Child with autism found after school bus mix-up
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Child with autism found after school bus mix-up

Christian Children is a little boy who was allegedly placed on a school bus he wasn’t supposed to be on, creating quite a panic for his mom, who couldn’t find him for an hour and a half. Thankfully, police were able to track him down on a bus and return him safe and sound.

Christian Children is a little boy who was allegedly placed on a school bus he wasn’t supposed to be on, creating quite a panic for his mom, who couldn’t find him for an hour and a half. Thankfully, police were able to track him down on a bus and return him safe and sound.

Are you being fooled online by AI influencers?
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Are you being fooled online by AI influencers?

You may be following someone who is not real on the internet. A growing number of social media influencers are actually created by AI. The problem is many users do not know the difference. 

You may be following someone who is not real on the internet. A growing number of social media influencers are actually created by AI. The problem is many users do not know the difference. 

FULL TESTIMONY: Michigan cop murder trial defendant takes the stand
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FULL TESTIMONY: Michigan cop murder trial defendant takes the stand

The murder trial against Michael Lopez, the defendant charged with killing a Melvindale police corporal, continues with more testimony. Lopez's trial has been rife with outbursts from the defendant, who fatally shot Cpl. Mohamed Said in the summer of 2024. The 45-year-old is charged with murdering a peace officer, possession of cocaine, and numerous weapons offenses. 

The murder trial against Michael Lopez, the defendant charged with killing a Melvindale police corporal, continues with more testimony. Lopez's trial has been rife with outbursts from the defendant, who fatally shot Cpl. Mohamed Said in the summer of 2024. The 45-year-old is charged with murdering a peace officer, possession of cocaine, and numerous weapons offenses. 

Lopez returns to the stand in chippy exchange with prosecutor
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Lopez returns to the stand in chippy exchange with prosecutor

The trial of Michael Lopez, the man accused of murdering Melvindale Police Cpl. Mohamed Said, continued on Tuesday with the defendant returning to the stand.

The trial of Michael Lopez, the man accused of murdering Melvindale Police Cpl. Mohamed Said, continued on Tuesday with the defendant returning to the stand.

Hunting rodents with Ferndale's rat patrol

Hunting rodents with Ferndale's rat patrol

Have a problem with rodents of unusual size? You're not alone. And in Ferndale, a humane solution has evolved to deal with the city's rat problem.

Have a problem with rodents of unusual size? You're not alone. And in Ferndale, a humane solution has evolved to deal with the city's rat problem.

Birmingham places moratorium on short-term rentals following shooting at rental property

Birmingham places moratorium on short-term rentals following shooting at rental property

Weeks after shots were fired at a Birmingham rental home, the city commission has paused short-term rentals in the city. The suspect is now in custody following the April 11 incident, which included gunfire in the area of Lincoln and Adams.

Weeks after shots were fired at a Birmingham rental home, the city commission has paused short-term rentals in the city. The suspect is now in custody following the April 11 incident, which included gunfire in the area of Lincoln and Adams.

Westbound I-94 blocked after traffic crash in Roseville

Westbound I-94 blocked after traffic crash in Roseville

Multiple vehicles were involved in a traffic crash that blocked travel on westbound I-94 in Roseville.

Multiple vehicles were involved in a traffic crash that blocked travel on westbound I-94 in Roseville.

Garden City man crashes Tesla into Ferndale Verizon store while fleeing police

Garden City man crashes Tesla into Ferndale Verizon store while fleeing police

The driver of a white-colored Tesla fled police, wove through traffic, and ran a red light before crashing into a Verizon store in Ferndale late last week.

The driver of a white-colored Tesla fled police, wove through traffic, and ran a red light before crashing into a Verizon store in Ferndale late last week.

Wrong school bus scare in Metro Detroit highlights new efforts to protect children

Wrong school bus scare in Metro Detroit highlights new efforts to protect children

An elementary school student with autism was placed on the wrong school bus, causing panic and police intervention to bring him home safe. Meanwhile, Monday's nightmare highlighted the efforts some Metro Detroit police agencies are already making to give first responders more tools to help people with disabilities.

An elementary school student with autism was placed on the wrong school bus, causing panic and police intervention to bring him home safe. Meanwhile, Monday's nightmare highlighted the efforts some Metro Detroit police agencies are already making to give first responders more tools to help people with disabilities.

Recall petitions for Oakland County Commission Chair gets green light from election officials

Recall petitions for Oakland County Commission Chair gets green light from election officials

Oakland County residents looking to replace the chair of the county commissioners are one step closer to doing so after recall petitions got the green light from election officials.

Oakland County residents looking to replace the chair of the county commissioners are one step closer to doing so after recall petitions got the green light from election officials.