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โSmile 2โ grinning to No. 1 at box office while โAnoraโ glitters in limited release
Read full article: โSmile 2โ grinning to No. 1 at box office while โAnoraโ glitters in limited releaseHorror movies topped the domestic box office charts and the Oscar contender โAnoraโ got off to a sparkling start this weekend.
Cotter scores as Devils beat Sabres 3-1 to sweep season-opening series in Prague
Read full article: Cotter scores as Devils beat Sabres 3-1 to sweep season-opening series in PragueNewcomer Paul Cotter proved his value, scoring again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 for a sweep of their regular-season-opening series in the Czech capital.
Morning 4: Michigan airport ranked among most customer-satisfactory in North America -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Michigan airport ranked among most customer-satisfactory in North America -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
US investigating some Jeep and Ram vehicles after getting complaints of abrupt engine stalling
Read full article: US investigating some Jeep and Ram vehicles after getting complaints of abrupt engine stallingU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake.
โTwistersโ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while โDeadpool & Wolverineโ looms
Read full article: โTwistersโ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while โDeadpool & Wolverineโ loomsMoviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling โTwistersโ to a blockbuster opening.
Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns
Read full article: Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burnsSome 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries.
So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America
Read full article: So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North AmericaAmazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move thatโs more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better.
UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide
Read full article: UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwideThe U.N. population fund says in a new study that an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America.
Use this map to find out what time the solar eclipse will be visible near you
Read full article: Use this map to find out what time the solar eclipse will be visible near youOn Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America and all of Michigan will at least get to see a partial eclipse.
Hereโs what time the solar eclipse will be visible in Michigan on April 8
Read full article: Hereโs what time the solar eclipse will be visible in Michigan on April 8On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America and all of Michigan will at least get to see a partial eclipse.
Most of Michigan will see 99% of total solar eclipse. Is that enough?
Read full article: Most of Michigan will see 99% of total solar eclipse. Is that enough?What if youโre somewhere, like Monroe, Michigan, where there will be 99.9% totality? Isnโt that good enough? Scientists say no, itโs not good enough.
From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions
Read full article: From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotionsMore and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America next week.
Viral video explains all you need to know about the eclipse
Read full article: Viral video explains all you need to know about the eclipseIn preparation for this historic event, meteorologist Jonathan Kegges put together a viral video below to get you primed for the eclipse and address the basics of it.
Toledo Zoo to monitor animal behavior during 2024 solar eclipse
Read full article: Toledo Zoo to monitor animal behavior during 2024 solar eclipseCertain animals, such as brown bears, tigers, cougars, polar bears, sea lions, bald eagles, and specific bird species, may receive more attention due to their habitat.
Yeezy shoe sales lead Adidas to plan to donate $150 million to anti-hate groups
Read full article: Yeezy shoe sales lead Adidas to plan to donate $150 million to anti-hate groupsAdidas says itโs donated or is planning to give away more than $150 million to groups fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate from the sales of Yeezy shoes last year.
Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint, Michigan, lead-tainted water crisis
Read full article: Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint, Michigan, lead-tainted water crisisA second contractor says it has reached a $25 million settlement over its role in Flint, Michiganโs lead-contaminated water scandal.
Kia EV9, Toyota Prius and Ford Super Duty pickup win 2024 North American SUV, car and truck awards
Read full article: Kia EV9, Toyota Prius and Ford Super Duty pickup win 2024 North American SUV, car and truck awardsThe Kia EV9 large electric SUV won the 2024 North American Utility of the Year award, while the Toyota Prius hybrid took the top car honors, and Fordโs Super Duty pickup won the truck award.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar says
Read full article: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar saysTaylor Swift's incomparable year has reached another milestone โ the concert trade publication Pollstar says Swiftโs Eras Tour has earned more than $1 billion.
Stellantis cancels presentation at Las Vegas technology show due to UAW strike impact
Read full article: Stellantis cancels presentation at Las Vegas technology show due to UAW strike impactStellantis has said it will be canceling its participation in next yearโs CES technology show in Las Vegas due to the โmountingโ costs of the ongoing auto workers strike in North America.
'The Exorcist: Believer' takes possession of box office with $27.2 million opening
Read full article: 'The Exorcist: Believer' takes possession of box office with $27.2 million openingโThe Exorcist: Believerโ took possession of the weekend box office with a North American opening of $27.2 million.
Grassland birds decline, deadly Michigan tornado, Maui lawsuit: What to know in extreme weather now
Read full article: Grassland birds decline, deadly Michigan tornado, Maui lawsuit: What to know in extreme weather nowThe grassland birds that bring sweet song to North Americaโs prairie are in decline, with habitat loss, land degradation and climate change threatening whatโs left of a once-vast ecosystem.
Ivan Menezes, former boss of drinks giant Diageo, dies after short illness at 63
Read full article: Ivan Menezes, former boss of drinks giant Diageo, dies after short illness at 63Ivan Menezes, one of the most influential figures in the global drinks industry over the past few decades and who was widely admired for his commitment to diversity, has died following a short illness.
Robotics convention gives peek at future in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Robotics convention gives peek at future in Downtown DetroitAutomate 2023 is the largest robotics and automation trade show in North America, and some of the stuff on display has given us a peek at what the future will look like.
Celebrate World Whiskey Day with these Michigan distilleries
Read full article: Celebrate World Whiskey Day with these Michigan distilleriesWhile Kentucky is known for the spirit, Michigan distilleries make the traditional spirit with their own twist that creates powerful flavors but still values American traditions.
Japan's Honda outlines global strategy for electric cars
Read full article: Japan's Honda outlines global strategy for electric carsHonda is gearing up for an electrification shift in North America with two models developed with General Motors going on sale next year, and a bigger EV with a new platform in 2025, a year earlier than initially announced.
Minneapolis OKs dawn Muslim prayer call, 1st for big US city
Read full article: Minneapolis OKs dawn Muslim prayer call, 1st for big US cityMinneapolis will allow broadcast of the Muslim call to prayer in early mornings and late evenings, becoming the first major U.S. city to allow the announcement over speakers five times a day, year-round.
AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales
Read full article: AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV salesThe Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030, ramping up quickly to as high as 67% by 2032.
US's largest public utility names panel to study blackouts
Read full article: US's largest public utility names panel to study blackoutsThe nation's largest public utility has appointed an independent panel to look into power failures that spurred the decision to implement rolling blackouts during dangerously cold conditions late last year.
Best of CES 2023: Nutrition tracking and a very smart mixer
Read full article: Best of CES 2023: Nutrition tracking and a very smart mixerFrom an AI oven that promises to warn you when your food is about to burn to a mixing bowl designed to take the hassle out of tracking calories, food tech has been a key theme at this yearโs CES tech show in Las Vegas.
Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gas
Read full article: Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gasA federal utilityโs decision to resort to rolling blackouts after coal and natural gas units went offline during dangerously cold conditions has intensified questions about the Tennessee Valley Authorityโs recent decision to double down on fossil fuels.
US officials: COVID, bomb cyclone won't slow Santa's travels
Read full article: US officials: COVID, bomb cyclone won't slow Santa's travelsThe U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus doesnโt expect COVID-19 or the โbomb cycloneโ hitting North America to affect Saint Nickโs Christmas Eve deliveries.
Rule delay makes big EV tax credit possible early next year
Read full article: Rule delay makes big EV tax credit possible early next yearPeople who want to buy an electric vehicle could get a bigger-than-expected tax credit come Jan. 1 because of a delay by the Treasury Department in drawing up rules for the tax breaks.
Asian faiths try to save swastika symbol corrupted by Hitler
Read full article: Asian faiths try to save swastika symbol corrupted by HitlerIn much of the world, the swastika is often equated to Adolf Hitlerโs Nazi Germany โ a symbol of hate that evokes the trauma of the Holocaust and the horrors of Nazi rule.
BMW investing $1.7B in S Carolina as automaker shifts to EVs
Read full article: BMW investing $1.7B in S Carolina as automaker shifts to EVsBMW will invest $1 billion in its sprawling factory near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to start building electric vehicles and an additional $700 million to build a electric-battery plant nearby.
Native Americans call on Gov. Whitmer to address Michiganโs history of abusive institutions
Read full article: Native Americans call on Gov. Whitmer to address Michiganโs history of abusive institutionsPope Francis offers long-awaited apologies to Canadaโs Indigenous people during his trip to North America.
Reduced to a trickle, river managers brace for more drying
Read full article: Reduced to a trickle, river managers brace for more dryingWith hotter and drier weather plaguing New Mexico, water managers are warning that more stretches of one of North Americaโs longest rivers will be drying up in the coming days.
Starbucks head of North America business leaving company
Read full article: Starbucks head of North America business leaving companyRossann Williams, Starbucksโ North America president whoโs been a prominent figure in the companyโs push against worker unionization, is leaving the company after 17 years.
GM's $2.94B 1Q profit tops Street views, but revenue misses
Read full article: GM's $2.94B 1Q profit tops Street views, but revenue missesGeneral Motorsโ net income declined in the first quarter, as the automaker sold fewer cars and trucks worldwide, though higher prices helped boost revenue, especially in North America.
Heat wave a glimpse of climate change's impact in N. America
Read full article: Heat wave a glimpse of climate change's impact in N. AmericaA deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest last summer offers a glimpse of the types of extreme weather that a United Nations report says will become more common in North America with worsening climate change.
US-bound traffic now fully open on Ambassador Bridge; traffic into Canada still closed
Read full article: US-bound traffic now fully open on Ambassador Bridge; traffic into Canada still closedTraffic from Canada into the United States is now fully open on the Ambassador Bridge, while traffic in the opposite direction remains closed.
โFreedom Convoyโ forces Ambassador Bridge to shut down
Read full article: โFreedom Convoyโ forces Ambassador Bridge to shut downThe protests started about 10 days ago in Ottawa, with truckers calling themselves the โFreedom Convoy.โ The group opposes a recent mandate requiring drivers entering Canada to be fully vaccinated or face testing and quarantine requirements.
Allied Universal hiring 200-plus EMT and security professionals in Detroit
Read full article: Allied Universal hiring 200-plus EMT and security professionals in DetroitThe company is holding open house hiring events on Dec. 13, Dec. 14, Dec. 15, Dec. 16, Dec. 17, Dec. 20, Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westin Hotel at 1500 Town Center in Southfield, Michigan.
โBlack Widowโ soars to pandemic box office record
Read full article: โBlack Widowโ soars to pandemic box office recordEven with an option to watch โBlack Widowโ at home, audiences went to the movie theater in pandemic record numbers this weekend to catch the first Marvel movie released in two years.
Nike shares surge premarket on N. American sales, outlook
Read full article: Nike shares surge premarket on N. American sales, outlookNikeโs shares are soaring before the opening bell Friday, as the footwear and clothing company posted record fiscal fourth-quarter sales in North America and gave a better-than-anticipated full-year revenue forecast.
Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehicles
Read full article: Honda changing course, will build its own electric vehiclesGeneral Motors is building two electric SUVs for Honda to sell in North America in 2024, but the Japanese automaker plans to manufacture them on its own after that.
NATO leaders bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit
Read full article: NATO leaders bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summitPresident Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are bidding a symbolic farewell to Afghanistan at their last summit before the U.S.-led organization pulls out its troops from the country for good.