Dennis Thompson, Drummer and Last Remaining Member of MC5, Dies at 75

nytimes.com Dennis Thompson, the drummer whose thunderous, hard-hitting style powered the proto-punk sound of the loud, outspoken and highly influential Detroit rock band MC5, died on…

Dennis Thompson, Last Surviving Member of MC5, Dies at 75

thewrap.com Dennis Thompson, the original drummer of the pioneering counterculture rock band MC5, died Thursday, his son Chris McNulty announced. Thompson was recovering from a heart…

Dennis Thompson Dies: MC5 Drummer And Last Surviving Original Was 75

deadline.com MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson, the last surviving original member of the influential group, died Thursday morning at MediLodge of Taylor, where he had been rehabilitating…

More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction

abcnews.go.com More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your ramen is…

Dennis Thompson, Drummer & Last Member of MC5, Dies at 75

billboard.com Dennis Thompson, the high energy drummer for influential Detroit band MC5, died on Thursday (May 9). He was 75 years old. The rocker died at MediLodge of Taylor in Michigan,…

Chevrolet Malibu heads for the junkyard as GM shifts focus to electric vehicles

apnews.com The Chevrolet Malibu, the last midsize car made by a Detroit automaker, is heading for the junkyard. General Motors confirmed Thursday that it will stop making the car…

‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Outlander,’ and ‘Justified’ Showrunners Discuss Building Expansive TV Universes at Variety’s Sony FYC Showcase

variety.com How do Hollywood creators forge massive universes for their characters? For Ronald D. Moore, executive producer of “For All Mankind” and “Outlander,” it all began with the…

GM confirms the death of the Chevy Malibu, the last Detroit midsize model

fortune.com The Chevrolet Malibu, the last midsize car made by a Detroit automaker, is heading for the junkyard. General Motors confirmed Thursday that it will stop making the car…

Dennis Thompson, MC5 Drummer and Last Surviving Member, Dies at 75

variety.com Dennis Thompson, whose powerhouse drumming drove the MC5, has died, according to the Detroit Free Press. The MC5 were one of the most aggressive and politically active bands…

Paid maternity leave isn't US law

newsweek.com Aisha Wells, the deputy director of organizing for advocacy group Mothering Justice, returned a little more than two months ago from maternity leave after the birth of her…

PROMINENT DETROIT GROUP SET TO ACQUIRE THE VALENTINE ON BROADWAY

benzinga.com NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elia, the renowned Detroit real estate and hospitality developer group, has chosen bread & Butter as their PR agency of record,…

Supreme Court rules no due process right to preliminary hearings in civil asset forfeiture cases

reason.com The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the due process rights of two Alabama women were not violated when they both had to wait over a year for a court hearing to…

How Seth England Turned Big Loud Into A Multifaceted, Mainstream Hit Machine

billboard.com By the time Morgan Wallen began working on his 2023 album, One Thing at a Time, he was no hit-making novice: He had earned six Billboard Country Airplay No. 1s, and his…

Homeless woman was living inside Michigan rooftop store sign with computer, coffee maker

apnews.com Contractors curious about an extension cord on the roof of a Michigan grocery store made a startling discovery: A 34-year-old woman was living inside the business sign, with…

GM ending production of Chevrolet Malibu

foxbusiness.com General Motors will cease production of its iconic Chevrolet Malibu sedan. The move comes as the Detroit-based automaker plans to revamp the Kansas facility where it makes…

Cyberattack hits Ascension hospitals' computer networks: 'It's affecting everything'

freep.com Ascension hospitals in Michigan and across the U.S. were hit Wednesday by a cyberattack that disrupted its computer network which continued to affect its clinical operations…

Tesla Sent Its Interns Packing. Now General Motors Is Going After Them

insideevs.com Tesla’s largest-ever job cuts have impacted an estimated 20,000 employees worldwide. Among this global talent pool, many are interns. Just as they began what they thought…

GM Kicks One More Iconic Gas-Powered Chevy Car To The Curb As EV Focus Sharpens

benzinga.com In a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), General Motors GM has announced plans to cease production of its gasoline-powered Chevrolet Malibu later this year.…

GM to Retire the Chevy Malibu to Make More EVs

nytimes.com General Motors said on Wednesday that it would stop making the Chevrolet Malibu, the last affordable sedan in its U.S. model lineup and a venerable nameplate that was…

GM to end production of Chevy Malibu as it shifts to EVs

freep.com said Wednesday it will end production of its gasoline-powered Chevrolet Malibu car later this year in order to produce new electric vehicles. GM has sold more than 10…

See the campus protests over the last 6 decades that dwarf the Gaza protests in size and disorder

businessinsider.com A group of women demonstrate against the Vietnam War on the campus of University of California Berkeley. Ted Streshinsky/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Demonstrations…

GM to stop making iconic Chevy Malibu after 60 years as it shifts to EVs

nypost.com General Motors said Wednesday it will end production of its gasoline-powered Chevrolet Malibu car later this year in order to produce new electric vehicles. GM has sold more…

Once an eyesore, Detroit's Michigan Central Station set for grand opening

freep.com Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved Michigan Central Station's plans to host its long-awaited grand opening this summer, which is expected to hold a concert and draw…

Why Trump's campaign is tapping Democrats charged with corruption for help

msnbc.com Democrats with criminal pasts (and one who was recently indicted) have begun to feature prominently in Donald Trump’s campaign for president. And I can think of several…

'Aggressively Millennial' Woman Tries Gen Z Hairstyle

newsweek.com Sometimes, a fresh new hairstyle is all it takes to feel reinvigorated. Some may opt for a bold new color or bangs, but one millennial woman has revealed what happened when…

First on : FCC approves WADL sale to Mission Broadcasting with conditions

thedesk.net Kevin Adell, the owner of Adell Broadcasting and WADL in Detroit. (Photo courtesy Adell Media) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the purchase of a…

Bloom is reinventing how e-bikes are made in the US

techcrunch.com Bloom is reinventing how e-bikes are made in the US And helping save other startups in the process. The pandemic ushered in an e-bike boom. But like so many other pandemic…

Michigan Central Station concert to have Detroit acts: Ticket info

freep.com The June 6 concert celebrating the rebirth of Michigan Central Station will feature a lineup of well-known Detroit artists, organizers announced Tuesday. Registration for…

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM PRESENTS FOURTH ANNUAL RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

benzinga.com Detroit, MI, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, May 4, 2024, The College for Creative Studies (CCS) presented its fourth iteration of The Show, a runway show…

UAW members authorize strike at a key Michigan Stellantis stamping plant

thestreet.com Members of the United Auto Workers at a major plant for Detroit Big Three automaker Stellantis (STLA) have voted to authorize a strike over a litany of different issues…

Why Rivian Automotive Stock Popped, Then Dropped

finance.yahoo.com Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock soared more than 8% in early trading on the Nasdaq this morning. (Hurray!) Then its stock turned tail, gave back most of its gains,…

CeCe Winans Tops Gospel & Christian Album Charts With ‘More Than This,’ a ‘Joyful Collection of Songs’

billboard.com CeCe Winans earns her 10th No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and her second on Top Christian Albums with the arrival of her live set More Than This on the tallies…

"Hey Look Ma, I Made It" / "Believer"

ted.com Detroit Youth Choir rocks the house with a performance of "Hey Look Ma, I Made It" by Panic! At The Disco and "Believer" by Imagine Dragons, putting their vocals (and dance…

GM wants to scoop up interns impacted by Tesla's cuts, recruiter says

aol.com None General Motors is seeking to recruit students impacted by Tesla's recent internship rescindments. • None Tesla has been laying off workers and revoking internships as…

Citigroup Recommends 3 Stocks to Buy

finance.yahoo.com After a rocky month of April, investor sentiment has improved somewhat. At least in part, this can be attributed to a better-than-expected earnings season. So far, about 80%…

Workers at Stellantis plant near Detroit authorize strike in dispute over health and safety issues

abcnews.go.com The United Auto Workers union says over 1,000 workers at a Stellantis metal stamping plant in Warren, Michigan, have voted to authorize a strike over health and safety…

Kamala Harris mocked for 3-word response, ignoring Hamas ceasefire question

newsweek.com Vice President Kamala Harris is facing mockery on social media after ignoring a question about Hamas announcing that it has accepted terms for a ceasefire with Israel. Hamas…

The 3 Most Undervalued Auto Stocks to Buy in May 2024 The 3 Most Undervalued Auto Stocks to Buy in May 2024

investorplace.com After a challenging 2023, these undervalued auto stocks are too cheap to ignore To say the least, 2023 was a challenging year for auto manufacturers. That said, these issues…

These are the hardest places to save money in America, study finds

thehill.com It’s no secret that California is one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S., but a new report shows there are other spots that can be hard on your wallet. In a…

Murder rates are plummeting. What should we make of it?

reason.com A few weeks ago, I watched as several people, myself included, stepped on a bit of a digital landmine. The landmine: celebrating declining murder rates. Homicides spiked in…

BMW exec has a decisive opinion on pickup trucks

thestreet.com Despite its present-day reputation for building some of the most popular and most desired luxury performance cars on the market, German marque BMW (BMWYY) has had a wide…

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Coco Jones, Baby Money, Ravyn Lenae, 4batz & More

billboard.com It might be May now, but the Great Rap War of 2024 feels like it’s finally really getting going. It’s been an acrimonious week for two hip-hop’s biggest titans, with Drake…

Donald Trump’s giant soft spot for indicted Democrats

semafor.com The News In last week’s 54-page indictment, federal prosecutors charged Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar with bribery, money laundering, and a conspiracy on behalf a foreign…

VP Harris in Detroit: New $100 million coming to help auto parts makers prep for EVs

detroitnews.com Washington — The Biden administration will provide $100 million for small and medium-size auto parts manufacturers to upgrade their facilities and train their workforce,…

The Big Reason Why No EV Startup Can Mimic Tesla's Growth

theautopian.com EV startup Lucid Motors is going to report its quarterly earnings this evening and the suspicion is the company will continue to lose money. A lot of money. Is there…

Elon Musk Says New Tesla Model Y Is Hiding Range Behind Paywall

jalopnik.com Good morning! It’s Monday, May 6, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the…

How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers

npr.org How one stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers VANCE, Ala. — If you want to understand the state of labor in America today, take a…

U.S. automakers like GM are rapidly losing ground in China, once an engine for growth

cnbc.com DEROIT – General Motors CEO Mary Barra has been aggressive in exiting unprofitable or underperforming markets over the past decade, but leaving the automaker's latest…

Kamala Harris Pledges $100M To Boost Small Auto Manufacturers In Detroit

benzinga.com The White House announced on Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris along with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and Acting Secretary of…

Chinese EVs are cheap. For America, that could be a problem

npr.org China makes cheap electric vehicles. Why can't American shoppers buy them? At least, not in the United States. In other parts of the world, bargain electric vehicles from…