Detroit
city in and county seat of Wayne County, and largest city in State of Michigan, United States
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Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening alone after Trump tariff threats scuttle joint ceremony
Canada marked the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday without US officials, cancelling a planned cross-border ceremony after President Trump threatened new 50 percent tariffs.
- Jul 18
Trump confronts Carney at World Cup over wildfire smoke, threatens tariffs; Ontario premier calls it 'rubbish'
US President Donald Trump confronted Canadian PM Mark Carney at the World Cup Final, demanding action on wildfires and threatening tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismissed the threats as 'rubbish' and urged cooperation.
- Jul 17
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets New York ahead of World Cup final, Trump threatens tariffs
Thick smoke from over 950 active wildfires in Canada has blanketed the US Northeast, triggering air quality alerts and casting doubt over Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
- Jul 15
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes US Midwest and East Coast, triggering hazardous air alerts
Thick smoke from over 800 Canadian wildfires has shrouded cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., pushing air quality to hazardous levels and disrupting daily life, with the FIFA World Cup final also under watch.
- Jul 13
Bosch starts sample chip production at first US plant, finalizes $225 million CHIPS Act funding
The German supplier began sample production of silicon carbide semiconductors at its Roseville, California facility on Monday, locking in a $225 million U.S. Commerce Department grant. The plant, bought in 2023 for a total investment of $2 billion, will start commercial output later this year.
- Jul 11
Jay-Z opens Yankee Stadium residency with 'Reasonable Doubt' 30th anniversary show, joined by Beyoncé, Nas and Blue Ivy
The Brooklyn rapper performed his 1996 debut album in sequence before a sold-out crowd of roughly 45,000 on Friday night, the first of three anniversary concerts at the Bronx ballpark.
- Jul 11
Trump drops blockade threat as US, Canada strike toll deal on $4.7bn Gordie Howe bridge, set for July 27 opening
The 4.7-billion-dollar Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27 after the US secured 50% of tolls and a veto on increases, ending an impasse begun by Donald Trump's blockade threat in February.
- Jul 8
Haley Stevens attacks Abdul El-Sayed as Michigan Senate debate turns on Israel and corporate cash
Haley Stevens went on the attack against progressive rival Abdul El-Sayed in a televised debate Tuesday, accusing him of chasing publicity while he painted her as a tool of corporate and pro-Israel interests.
- Jul 5
Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea, opening new front in US-Iran war as oil surges past $100
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis declared a blockade on Saudi ports and struck two oil tankers in the Red Sea, drawing threats of 'major military punishment' from Donald Trump and pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
- Jun 28
Royals ace Cole Ragans to undergo elbow surgery on July 1, extent of damage still unknown
The Kansas City Royals left-hander will go under the knife after a left elbow impingement sidelined him in early May. Doctors say the MRI is inconclusive; they will determine the full repair plan only once the procedure is underway.
- Jun 22
Madonna says budget dispute with Universal killed biopic, leading to new album Confessions II
In a new interview, Madonna details the 'falling out' with Universal Pictures over the budget for her life story, the failed Netflix series attempt, and how the frustration birthed her upcoming album Confessions II.
- Jun 20
Valencia Basket overwhelms Barcelona to level Liga Endesa final at 1‑1 ahead of Palau return
A dominant Valencia Basket erased the memory of Thursday’s overtime thriller with a blowout victory over Barcelona in Game 2, tying the Liga Endesa championship series as it shifts to Barcelona for Games 3 and 4.
- Jun 13
Belfast and Glasgow see racist riots after stabbing, then thousands join anti-racism rallies
Following a Sudanese man’s arrest for a brutal knife attack, far-right violence erupted in Belfast and Glasgow, injuring police and targeting minorities, before large counter-demonstrations.
- Jun 10
James Blood Ulmer, guitarist who fused avant-garde jazz with blues and funk, dies at 86
The South Carolina-born musician, a disciple of Ornette Coleman who forged a unique path blending free jazz, funk, and the blues, died on June 3. His family confirmed the news this week.
- Jun 10
Stellantis recalls 1.3 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles worldwide over fire risk from steering pump defect
The global recall covers 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models after an internal investigation found an electrical fault in the power steering pump that can cause overheating and, in rare cases, vehicle fires.
