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A long row of unsold 2024 Atlas utility vehicles is shown Sunday, July 28, 2024, at a Volkswagen dealership in Denver.
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Americans’ refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike

Associated Press August 12, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for...

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Protesters climb a public monument as they celebrate the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.
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Detroit Evening Report: Bangladeshi Michiganders rejoice amid news of PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation

Nargis Rahman August 5, 2024

Many Bangladeshi Americans in Michigan are celebrating on Monday after receiving word that the country's prime minister resigned and fled...

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A Seagull electric vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD for test driving is parked outside a showroom in Beijing, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
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The Metro: Is China the future of the global automotive industry?

Sydney Waelchli August 5, 2024

Detroit has been the epicenter of the global automotive industry for more than a century. Although foreign competitors from around...

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The Michigan Hall of Justice.
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Michigan Supreme Court sets stage for minimum wage boost

Rick Pluta August 1, 2024

Minimum wage workers in Michigan are in line for a big pay raise in February under a ruling Thursday from...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes $1 million in funding for the nonprofit Midtown Detroit, Inc. to revitalize Detroit's Chinatown neighborhood.
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The Metro: State allocates $1M in funding to help revitalize Detroit’s Chinatown

John Filbrandt July 29, 2024

The rich history of Chinatown in Detroit is often lost on those who aren’t old enough to remember.The first Chinese...

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Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap" by Ebony Reed and Louise Story.
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Created Equal: Examining the Black-white wealth gap in America

Justina Giglio July 23, 2024

Typical Black families in the United States have 15 cents on the dollar compared to typical white families, according to...

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File - A shopper peruses cheese offerings at a Target store on Oct. 4, 2023, in Sheridan, Colo. Inflation is easing slightly, but grocery prices are still high. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Created Equal: Why are prices still high in America?

Justina Giglio July 17, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains across the world were disrupted. Factors like heightened demand, trade restrictions and factory closures...

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Marijuana Plant Cannabis Pot Weed USDA.gov 11/20/2018
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Bipartisan package seeks to unify recreational and medicinal cannabis licensing

Colin Jackson July 5, 2024

Medical and recreational marijuana licensing could become one under new bills in the Michigan Legislature.The legislation would treat medical marijuana...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks about her budget priorities for the upcoming year at the Detroit Parent Network resource center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2023.
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Created Equal: How Michigan’s $82B budget will affect the state’s most vulnerable populations

Madison Ganzak July 3, 2024

Last week, lawmakers in Lansing approved the state's $82.5 billion budget for the next fiscal year — a slight increase...

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An aerial view of Lakeside Mall and the city of Sterling Heights.
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Lakeside Mall officially closes its doors with plans for redevelopment

Tayler Simpson July 1, 2024

Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights officially closed its doors on Monday after nearly 50 years serving the public. Throughout its history, Lakeside Mall...

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FILE - Keep Growing Detroit's urban farm near Eastern Market.
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Detroit Evening Report: Applications open for Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund; expanded health resources for farmworkers + more

Sascha Raiyn June 25, 2024

Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund and its available funds for local growers;...

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Michigan Central CEO Josh Sirefman addresses a crowd at a media preview event inside the Michigan Central Station ahead of the official grand opening held June 6, 2024.
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Michigan Central CEO talks opening of refurbished Michigan Central

Alex McLenon June 7, 2024

Ford Motor Company celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Michigan Central Station with a concert this week. The...

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