There are only a few days left to make a 2024 commitment to the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, which assists foster youngsters throughout the state in pursuing higher education. The Michigan Department of Treasury manages the scholarship fund, and officials say it has helped hundreds of students pay for tuition, housing, and textbooks. Rebecca...
Following the drawing of the winning number, at least one player in the Mega Millions lottery gets a substantial amount of money to celebrate the New Year with. According to the Mega Millions website, a ticket with an estimated value of $1.22 billion was sold in the state of California for the drawing that took...
DETROIT – Neighbors near Vernor and Junction in Southwest Detroit claim they are unfairly targeted with blight penalties, despite efforts to comply with city rules. Many of their neighbors, who live in homes without driveways, have witnessed an increase in parking violation fees since the summer. “Some [tickets] are for $100,” said William Sancen, whose...
Bitcoin reached an extraordinary milestone on Tuesday, surging to an all-time high of $107,000 per coin. Investors like Michael Saylor continue to pour significant funds into cryptocurrency, reinforcing its appeal as a modern financial asset. While Bitcoin’s rise is grabbing headlines, it also highlights a broader conversation about tangible investments like gold, silver, and the...
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law aimed at expanding access to the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a vital initiative designed to help low-income households, particularly seniors, manage their winter heating costs. This measure makes it easier for seniors to enroll in HEAP, which provides financial support for energy bills during the cold...
As Christmas comes to a close, many find themselves facing the aftermath of holiday celebrations—wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, ribbons, and other festive waste piling up. While it may be tempting to toss everything in the trash, experts say recycling is a better way to go for many of these materials. Jason Hannemann, a landfill heavy...
Kansas City, Mo. — The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has cleared Deacon Ralph Wehner of allegations related to child sex crimes and lifted the precautionary suspension that had kept him from active ministry. The investigation into Wehner’s conduct, which had been ongoing for several months, was officially closed after the diocese’s independent ombudsman found...
A Fresh Fusion Experience Comes to the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort Celebrity chef Richard Blais is bringing a new and exciting culinary adventure to Scottsdale with his latest restaurant concept, Tiki Taka. Set to open on January 7 at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, Tiki Taka will combine the vibrant flavors of Japanese and Spanish...
This month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a new rule requiring all new passenger vehicles to include visual and audible seatbelt warning systems for rear-seat passengers, alongside enhanced warnings for front-seat occupants. The new mandate seeks to tackle a significant safety concern: rear-seat passengers have historically shown lower seatbelt compliance rates compared...
A bakery in Ohio has received national recognition, earning a spot on The New York Times’ prestigious list of the “22 Best Bakeries Across the U.S. Right Now.” The list, released this week, highlights the best of America’s bakery scene, and Cafe Mochiko in Cincinnati stands out as the only Ohio eatery to make the...