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‘No One Should Be Treated Like This’ Detroit Rapper Sues Lyft Over Weight Discrimination, Shares Video That Went Viral

‘No One Should Be Treated Like This’: Detroit Rapper Sues Lyft Over Weight Discrimination, Shares Video That Went Viral

DETROIT (DDN) – A Detroit rapper is suing Lyft after alleging that a driver refused to give her a ride due to her weight. Dajua Blanding, known by her stage name Dank DeMoss, claims she was humiliated. Her attorneys claim the driver violated Michigan’s anti-discrimination rules, which list weight as a protected characteristic. “I was...

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Big Changes Coming! Michigan’s 2025 Right Turn on Red Expansion – What This Means for Your Commute (1)

Big Changes Coming! Michigan’s 2025 Right Turn on Red Expansion – What This Means for Your Commute

Michigan (DDN) – Michigan drivers, brace yourselves for a significant change in traffic laws coming in 2025. Starting next year, the state will implement an expanded right turn on the red rule, giving motorists more flexibility and, potentially, improving traffic flow. The updated law will allow drivers to make right turns at certain intersections where...

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Michigan Increases Small Business Funding by $80 Million and Offers Financial Literacy Workshops in Detroit and Dearborn

Michigan Increases Small Business Funding by $80 Million and Offers Financial Literacy Workshops in Detroit and Dearborn

Detroit (DDN) – Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we’ll discuss a nearly $80 million increase in financing for Michigan’s small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as forthcoming financial literacy classes in Detroit and Dearborn. Whitmer Introduces Small Business Credit 2.0. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced an increase in funding for small businesses under the State Small...

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END OF AN ERA Michigan Restaurant Famous for Its Charm and Food Closes Due to Rat Problem

END OF AN ERA: Michigan Restaurant Famous for Its Charm and Food Closes Due to Rat Problem

DDN – Michigan’s culinary world has been rocked by the news that one of the state’s most iconic and beloved restaurants is shutting down due to a rat infestation. After decades of serving locals and tourists alike, this beloved institution has faced an unexpected and devastating end. Known for its delicious food, historic charm, and...

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The Abandoned 1919 Bank Building in Detroit’s Deray Neighborhood A Forgotten Relic of Prosperity and Decline

The Abandoned 1919 Bank Building in Detroit’s Deray Neighborhood: A Forgotten Relic of Prosperity and Decline

Detroit (DDN) – Nestled in the heart of Detroit’s historic DeRay neighborhood stands the abandoned 1919 Bank Building, a relic of the city’s early 20th-century prosperity. This once-thriving structure, which served as the financial backbone of a rapidly growing community, now sits in desolation, a reminder of Detroit’s turbulent history of boom and bust. The...

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Detroit Suspect Facing Multiple Charges After Shooting Woman on I-94, Mistaken for Another Person

Detroit Suspect Facing Multiple Charges After Shooting Woman on I-94, Mistaken for Another Person

Detroit (DDN) – A Detroit man is facing more than a dozen charges after reportedly firing at a woman on the interstate, which Michigan State Police say was a case of mistaken identity. James Edward Murden, 32, was charged with 17 felony counts, including attempted murder and possession of a restricted firearm. The incident occurred on December...

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No 'Magic Safest Seat' on Planes, Experts Say, but Back Seat Passengers Have Higher Survival Odds

No ‘Magic Safest Seat’ on Planes, Experts Say, but Back Seat Passengers Have Higher Survival Odds

DDN – According to experts, those who sit in the back seats of an airliner may have a better chance of surviving a disaster. However, an engineering professional claimed that no single “magic safest seat” exists. According to the Wall Street Journal, investigators consider five factors when determining the likelihood of survival in a plane...