Consumer group to release annual list of dangerous toys
BRIGHTON, Mass. (AP) – A consumer watchdog group is set to release its annual list of the most hazardous summer playthings.
U.S. home prices climb in April; 7 cities set new records
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. home prices scaled new heights in April, with seven cities – including Boston, Charlotte, Portland, San Francisco and Seattle – setting record highs.
Dow Chemical to cut about 2,500 jobs globally
NEW YORK (AP) – Dow Chemical says it will eliminate about 2,500 jobs worldwide, or about 4 percent of its workforce, as it looks to close some plants ahead of its merger with DuPont.
Google offers new way for users to manage ads, personal data
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Google is trying to make it easier for you to manage the vast pool of information that it collects about your online activities across phones, computers and other devices.
U.S. consumer confidence rises to highest level since October
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer confidence rose this month to the highest level since October, a private survey says. The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index rose to 98 this month from 92.4 in May, snapping a two-month
Man pleads guilty in robbery of ‘Idol’s’ Scotty McCreery
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – A man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the robbery of “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery and some of his friends two years ago.
Suge Knight sues Chris Brown over club shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Former rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight is suing Chris Brown after getting shot seven times at a 2014 party hosted by the R&B singer.
Jimmy Buffett musical unveils creative team and new name
NEW YORK (AP) – The Jimmy Buffett musical making its world premiere next year in California has a new name and a Tony Award-winning creative support team.
Brown City VFW taking steps to move Nike Missile to Veterans Memorial
(BROWN CITY) — The Nike Missile in front of the Brown City VFW Hall could be moved to the Brown City Veterans Memorial on Main Street. The city council had no objections Monday night on the move.
Two arrested during drug raid in Clay Township
(CLAY TOWNSHIP) — St. Clair County Drug Task Force officers raided a home in the 2200 block of Pointe Tremble Road in Clay Township Monday night, seizing $400 worth of crack cocaine and pills.
Losses to Cleveland leave Tigers in a hole
DETROIT (AP) – When the Detroit Tigers won the AL Central every year from 2011-14, the title often seemed to come down to a handful of head-to-head matchups between the champions and their closest challengers.
Red Wings bringing back F Drew Miller on 1-year deal
DETROIT (AP) – The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Drew Miller to a one-year deal. The 32-year-old Miller will make $1.025 million, plus up to $350,000 in bonuses.