SI:AM | Pressure Mounts for James Harden as the Cavaliers Drop Game 1 at Detroit Cavaliers’ 19 Turnovers Help Pistons End Post-Season Drought Against Cleveland Sports Illustrated · May 6
“I always wanted to have hit singles. I thought the hit single was the highest manifestation of rock as an art form”: Marshall Crenshaw on his Karen Carpenter tribute, why collecting is “infantile” and how he was made in Detroit From the Hellhole collects deep cuts and EP tracks from the ’10s and it presents a unique insight into an artist who believes FM ruined radio– and who would do as many takes as it took Guitar World · May 4
Inside Ford's $1 Billion Bet On Detroit’s Future: Newlab at Michigan Central We tour Ford's $1 billion bet on Detroit's future and find out whether the tech hub lives up to the hype. InsideEVs · Apr 29
Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Disaster in Detroit, Joel Embiid Needs to Do Less Plus a look at the still unwritten rules of basketball that have once again been brought up by the Wolves and Nuggets. Sports Illustrated · Apr 28
GM Cancels Next-Gen Electric Trucks as 1,300 Laid-Off Workers Return to a Factory with No Successor in Sight General Motors halts next-gen electric truck production at Factory Zero, delaying models like the Silverado EV and Hummer EV until 2030. Explore the impact on Detroit's workforce and GM's $35 billion EV strategy. International Business Times UK · Apr 22
These Are Some Of The Most Dangerous Cities For Men In Michigan If you think “dangerous cities” are only a concern in massive metro areas, Michigan might surprise you. While the state is full of charming towns, scenic lakes, and tight-knit communities, some cities carry higher risks—especially for men, who statistically face greater exposure to violent crime. Whether you’re relocating, traveling for… Clever Dude · Apr 19
Five NBA Playoffs Burning Questions: Knicks’ Title Chances, LeBron James’s Leadership Plus, is it too soon for San Antonio to break through, how far can Jayson Tatum take the Celtics after returning from injury and if the Pistons are built for the postseason. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
Horrifying moment 16-year-old girl is kidnapped from school bus stop by armed, masked man A 16-year-old girl on her way to school was abducted from a bus stop by an armed, masked man in a Detroit suburb. The Independent UK · Apr 17
Pentagon Urges Ford Motor Company to Build Weapons as Fears Grow Over Return to Wartime Detroit US defense officials engage Ford and GM in talks to convert factories for military supplies, echoing WWII efforts. This impacts the auto industry amid global conflicts and national security concerns. International Business Times UK · Apr 17
Detroit gas station clerk trusts his gut when a man walks in with a teen girl – his instinct saves her life A hero without a cape. We Got This Covered · Apr 16
Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas not only recorded an anthem for the civil rights era – they fought for fair pay and proudly called themselves divas The CBS television show “It’s What’s Happening Baby” aired a music video featuring Martha and the Vandellas performing their hit song “Nowhere to Run” to kick off its national broadcast dedicated to Detroit on June 28, 1965. The Conversation · Apr 16
Pentagon approaches US automakers to help make weapons as wars deplete stocks, report claims The reported outreach effort is reminiscent of how the major Detroit automakers helped produce armaments during WWII The Independent UK · Apr 16
Michigan updates air quality alert system as wildfire smoke season approaches Michigan is updating how it communicates air quality risks to residents this year after Canadian wildfires brought poor air quality to Detroit in 2023 and 2025 The Independent UK · Apr 14
"My job was to get rid of Alice Cooper – and I did exactly the opposite." Bob Ezrin on his long, strange trip with Alice Cooper Visionary producer Bob Ezrin – who steered Alice Cooper to his greatest triumphs – looks back on decades of madness, mayhem and macabre genius Metal Hammer · Apr 14
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 The pet I’ll never forget: Chilly, the kitten I saved from freezing to death I found Chilly literally frozen to the spot beneath a Detroit dock, warmed her up and took her home. She’s now part of the family
BANG Premier · Apr 10 Dax Shepard cries as he recalls Kristen Bell's moving surprise for his dying dad Dax Shepard broke down in tears as he recalled his Kristen Bell's moving surprise for his dying dad - revealing the actress secretly flew from California to Detroit to visit the hospital while she was seven months pregnant.
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley
We Got This Covered · Apr 9 Hungry Detroit woman calls Little Caesars and gets lowkey scared by man’s voice on the line We might have tried Papa John's instead.
MarketBeat · Apr 9 Detroit's Great Divide: Two Titans, Two Paths to Profit Stellantis partners with Leapmotor to enter the electric market, while Ford Motor leverages commercial vehicle profits for growth.
The Conversation · Apr 7 Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value When the NFL draft arrives in Pittsburgh in April 2026, city officials are sure to tout projected economic impact figures. They will likely point to the US$73 million generated by Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area in 2025, the $213 million generated by Detroit in 2024, or the $164…
The Independent UK · Apr 3 Thousands of marshmallows fall from helicopter as children scramble at Easter event The helicopter made three passes, dropping marshmallows for kids in different age groups
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Brief fire causes evacuation but no injuries at historic Detroit college building Fire caused the evacuation of a historic building owned by Wayne State University in Detroit
Euronews · Mar 31 Attack on Michigan synagogue inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says The FBI says the synagogue attack earlier in March was inspired by Hezbollah, targeting Michigan’s largest Jewish temple with a truck packed with fuel.
InsideEVs · Mar 31 ‘I Just Hope We Can Bounce Back’: GM’s Prized EV Truck Factory Goes Dark Again Factory Zero in Detroit assembles GM’s big electric pickups, as well as the Cadillac Escalade IQ SUV.
The Times of India · Mar 30 Michigan synagogue shooter Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says A man who crashed his pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue earlier this month carried out an attack inspired by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, the FBI said Monday, the Associated Press reported.