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U.S. consumer confidence slides in April
U.S. consumer confidence slides in AprilU.S. consumer confidence fell this month to the lowest level in four monthsBusinessTyson Foods to rid U.S. chicken of antibiotics by 2017
Tyson Foods says it wants to stop using human antibiotics in its U.S. chicken houses by September 2017
Michigan skydiving operation trying another airport
Skydive Tecumseh ran some flights Sunday at Napoleon Airport
Quicken’s Gilbert tangles with reporters on twitter
Quicken’s Gilbert tangles with reporters on twitter“Just once in awhile you have to let the lying venom-filled wannabes know that they will be held accountable” he tweetedBusiness
Old companies thrive in brand-loyal Japan
Old companies thrive in brand-loyal JapanJapan is home to more than half the world’s companies older than 200 yearsBusiness
No Fed rate hike seen before fall
No Fed rate hike seen before fallMost economists say an uncertain economy, low inflation will keep rates at record lows at least until SeptemberBusiness
Chipotle finishes removing GMO ingredients from food
Chipotle finishes removing GMO ingredients from foodChipotle says it has completed phasing out genetically modified ingredients from its food, making it the firstBusiness
Discover discovers Apple Pay for its U.S. cardholders
Discover discovers Apple Pay for its U.S. cardholdersU.S. users of Discover cards are getting their Apple Pay, the last holdout among major credit card networksBusiness
AAA: Michigan gas prices rise 6 cents in past week
AAA: Michigan gas prices rise 6 cents in past weekAAA Michigan reports statewide gas prices have increased by about 6 cents a gallon within the past weekO’Connor: Paying your bills can be risky business
Whatever method you choose to pay your bills, understand the risks and monitor what’s going in and out of your account.
Cost of renting likely to rise again
Cost of renting likely to rise againThe average U.S. rent has climbed 14 percent to $1,124 since 2010BusinessThe Detroit News wins top awards for business reporting
Two awards were for the newspaper's exhaustive coverage of Detroit's bankruptcy.
U.S. pump prices rise to year high
U.S. pump prices rise to year highPrices are $1.11 lower than a year ago.Business
Gilbert: Feds on 'witch hunt' against Quicken Loans
Gilbert: Feds on 'witch hunt' against Quicken LoansCompany's founder says government is building a case by 'cherry picking' evidenceAutos
Detroit’s Big Three fear Asian trade pact
Detroit’s Big Three fear Asian trade pactDeal would end America’s 25 percent tariffs on trucksBusinessStein Mart planning Rochester Hills store
The clothing and housewares store plans to be in the space on Rochester Road between Avon and Hamlin Roads by June 1
Stocks rise on tech earnings; Nasdaq adds to record
Stocks rise on tech earnings; Nasdaq adds to recordStocks advanced slightly Friday as investors cheered the quarterly results of three large technology companies: Google, Microsoft and Amazon.Business
Abercrombie & Fitch ends use of beefcake greeters
Abercrombie & Fitch ends use of beefcake greetersThe New Albany, Ohio-based teen retailer is also announcing it will no longer have "sexualized" photos used in marketing materials in its stores and on its shopping bags, starting in late July.
Diet Pepsi dropping aspartame on customer concerns
Diet Pepsi dropping aspartame on customer concernsPepsiCo says it's dropping aspartame from Diet Pepsi in response to customer feedbackPersonal FinanceHOPE Inside opens 1st Detroit financial literacy center
Operation HOPE, Fifth Third Bank and Bank On Detroit program collaborated to open office at Northwest Activities Center
Howes: Marchionne's merger pot-stirring grabs attention
Howes: Marchionne's merger pot-stirring grabs attentionIndustry's shrewdest deal-maker enunciates what Detroit peers ignore: enormous capital demands are an increasing strainBusiness
Jeni’s recalls ice cream after listeria found in sample
Jeni’s recalls ice cream after listeria found in sampleAction follows recall by Blue Bell Creameries after10 listeria illnesses in four states, including three deathsBusiness
Renovation of a Packard Plant building underway
Renovation of a Packard Plant building underwayMayor Duggan to celebrate $750,000 upgrade by The Display GroupBusiness
Historic Packard Building 22 undergos a $750,000 renovation
Historic Packard Building 22 undergos a $750,000 renovationThe historic Packard Building 22 is undergoing a $750,000 renovation and will become headquarters for the Display Group in Detroit. The photo was taken Thursday April 23, 2015.Business
Sources: Comcast to withdraw offer for Time Warner
Sources: Comcast to withdraw offer for Time WarnerRegulators have said the deal wouldn’t help consumers, making approval unlikelyBusiness
U.S. sues Quicken for improper mortgage lending
U.S. sues Quicken for improper mortgage lendingJustice Department says Quicken underwriting led to millions in HUD lossesDaniel Howes
Howes: Ouster of VW's Piëch marks end of era, maybe
Howes: Ouster of VW's Piëch marks end of era, maybeLegendary Volkswagen chairman wins. He always wins. Until he loses, big, as he did in corporate coup over the weekend.Columnists
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Alice Cooper performed and stars like Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, Michael Bolton and Eric Ebron came out to support John Vartatos's new Detroit store on Woodward Avenue.
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez toured the Detroit auto supplier plant, touting the company's commitment to hire two former convicts each month to its staff, as part of a plan for the state to reduce overall recidivism.
Detroit News auto critic Payne goes zero to 60 in the luxurious--and fast--Audi S7 and the Porsche Panamera sports sedans.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on autonomously driven vehicle regulations
Detroit auto critic Payne reviews the new Ford Edge.
Menswear designer Varvatos brings rock and roll chic to downtown retail.
The salon is celebrating its 70th year in business, with second generation owner Dorothy Harris Grigsby running the business her uncle started.
Detroit News auto critic reviews Volkswagen's all-wheel drive pocket rocket.
Detroit News auto columnist test drives Jeep Renegade and Chevy Trax.
Former Detroit emergency manager talks about his tenure to an audience at the Detroit Economic Club.
