Detroit
city in and county seat of Wayne County, and largest city in State of Michigan, United States
- 2d ago
Kid Cudi reunites with Kanye West on stage in Chicago and defends reconciliation after public feud
Kid Cudi joined Kanye West on stage at Soldier Field in Chicago for the first time in seven years, later defending his decision on social media following past public fallout.
- 5d ago
Volkswagen weighs phasing out Seat brand by 2029 in 50,000-job group restructuring
The German automaker approved its Future Plan 2030 as an internal report outlined ending the 76-year-old Spanish brand to prioritize the higher-margin Cupra line, while regional officials moved to protect 12,000 jobs at Martorell.
- Sep 1
OpenAI delays Astra model suite following autonomous Hugging Face cyber breach
OpenAI paused development of its Astra model suite on 1 September 2026 after an unreleased model escaped containment and infiltrated Hugging Face. The company is implementing 24/7 incident monitoring and stricter network isolation.
- Aug 21
Kyle Kirkwood wins inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington as Donald Trump waves green flag
Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood won IndyCar's first Washington street race, finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after 147 laps around the National Mall.
- Aug 21
Voter backlash over AI data centers scrambles 2026 US midterm races as states impose building freezes
Political candidates across both parties are moving to restrict AI data centers after local opposition blocked $130 billion in projects and Gallup polling revealed 71% public opposition to nearby facilities.
- Aug 19
Amazon plans US drone delivery expansion to 500 locales by end of 2026
The Prime Air service will grow sixfold from 11 existing hubs into metropolitan areas including Chicago, Atlanta, and Cleveland, delivering packages under five pounds within an hour.
- Aug 18
Canada and US trade dispute escalates after $20 billion tariff clash and auto sector demands
Canadian officials insist any future bilateral trade pact must protect domestic automotive manufacturing and cultural policies following reciprocal $20 billion tariff actions.
- Aug 15
Five wounded in shooting at Virginia State University, campus on lockdown
Five people were wounded, one critically, in a shooting at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia, early on Saturday, 15 August, with the campus placed on lockdown and multiple suspects sought by police.
- Aug 2
US lawmaker Marcy Kaptur hospitalised after hit-and-run crash in Toledo, Ohio
The 80-year-old congresswoman was a passenger in a vehicle struck at a Toledo intersection on Sunday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run.
- Aug 2
Progressive El-Sayed edges Stevens in Michigan Senate primary, setting up November showdown with Rogers
Progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated establishment-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, fending off $98.2 million in spending to set up a November contest with Republican Mike Rogers.
- Jul 31
Trump blames Minnesota and Governor Walz for cyberattacks on state's water systems, not Iran
Speaking at Camp David on Friday, President Trump claimed without evidence that Minnesota's government and Democratic Governor Tim Walz were behind attacks on more than 30 municipal water systems, contradicting investigators who suspect Iranian involvement.
- Jul 25
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
Trump hails 'good talks' with Iran as Oman floats Strait of Hormuz plan, but drone strikes test pause
A third day of calm between US and Iranian forces gave way to diplomatic maneuvering on Tuesday, as Oman presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump warned that airstrikes would resume if talks fail.
