DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – The Michigan House voted on legislation to retain the minimum wage law, which was slated to go into effect on February 21. Senate Bill 8, which seeks to block a court-ordered phase-out of the lower minimum wage for tipped workers, was passed by the Senate last week. The measure proposes that...
FLORIDA (DDN) – The Sunshine State boasts some of the nicest beaches in the country. However, the state is also home to some of the most mispronounced locales. This could be due to the wide range of cultures that blended when people arrived and settled in Florida. Whatever the reason for mispronunciation, we must correct...
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – Tracey Dotson, 49, of Detroit, was sentenced to 51 months for his role in a multi-state, million-dollar unemployment insurance fraud scam. Court documents revealed that the conspiracy attempted to defraud the United States government and the states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Maryland of cash set aside for jobless relief during the...
DDN – In the heart of Detroit’s once-vibrant music scene lies a forgotten landmark—an abandoned bar that, decades ago, was the birthplace of a blues legend. Though now crumbling and covered in graffiti, the walls of this decaying structure once echoed with the soulful sounds that would inspire generations of musicians. This unassuming venue played...
DDN – In Michigan, the use of AirPods or similar wireless earbuds while driving is not explicitly prohibited by law. The state’s distracted driving statutes primarily focus on the manual use of mobile electronic devices, such as holding or supporting a phone while operating a vehicle. However, while wearing AirPods isn’t specifically banned, it’s essential...
DDN – California, a state renowned for its breathtaking scenery and energetic cities, nevertheless has some regions with alarmingly high crime rates. The state’s most dangerous cities are highlighted by recent data, which emphasizes the importance of knowledge and alertness in these areas. Emeryville: The Deadliest City in California The sad distinction of being the...
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (DDN) – A Texas woman was murdered Thursday morning in an accident on I-75 in Oakland County. The incident, which occurred at 6:40 a.m., initially closed the freeway at Nine Mile, but it was moved to Eight Mile around 7:20 a.m. The freeway reopened at midday. According to Michigan State Police, a...
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – A woman lost her life in a crash on I-75 close to Woodward Heights Boulevard early Thursday morning. On February 20, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m., a woman driving a Jeep Compass on northbound I-75 lost control of her vehicle. As a result, she began to spin into the path of...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (DDN) – The financial situation of families across the United States is influenced by various factors, necessitating ongoing adjustments for those in greatest need, based on the changing elements that also impact the assistance offered by the government to bolster their economic stability. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service initiates...
DETRIOT, Mich. (DDN) – Authorities are looking into an incident where a car was discovered wrecked, with an unconscious individual inside, yet no one occupying the driver’s seat on Wednesday in Detroit, according to reports. Shortly after 12:45 a.m., authorities were alerted to a single-vehicle accident on the eastbound ramp of Interstate 96 leading to...