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FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform
NEW YORK – The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform. Arise Virtual Solutions reached a settlement with the FTC, agreeing to pay $7 million to workers the FTC says were harmed by the company's misconduct. Arise is a technology platform that connects major companies with customer service agents who freelance on its platform.
‘Zero-tolerance approach’ -- Metro Detroit to see enhanced police presence enforcing firework safety
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – The clock is ticking to Independence Day and ahead of all the family fun, police are reminding everyone to stay safe when lighting fireworks. ---> Warn your dogs: Michigan’s legal fireworks window opens today -- what to know about the law. You’ve probably already...
Abandoned Michigan Sears Store: A Silent Reminder
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Sears stores were founded in 1886 as the R.W. Sears Watch Company in Chicago. Along with Richard Sears, the company was co-founded by Alvah Roebuck. For almost...
Michigan’s biggest question for each defensive position group heading into 2024
Michigan comes into the 2024 season fresh off a national championship with the same lofty goals as last year. Although the Wolverines’ offense is littered with question marks and unknowns, their defense offers a little bit more familiarity. Michigan presented a solid, destructive defense in 2023, and that shouldn’t...
Heil Continues Growth of Nationwide Dealer Network with New Locations in Ohio and Michigan
Heil® continues to strengthen its premier nationwide dealer network of sales, parts, and support services, with further growth in the Midwest. The company is excited to announce new Environmental Equipment Sales & Service (EESS) locations in Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan, enhancing Heil’s presence and support in these key regions.
What Michiganders should know about airline policies while traveling over July 4th
(CBS DETROIT) — With Fourth of July travel in full swing, consumers should know what's changed since the last big travel season in December 2023.In April, the U.S. Department of Transportation issued new consumer protection rules that could save travelers $500 million annually.As of Tuesday night, the Detroit Metro Airport had only two delayed flights and no canceled flights, a far cry from when Darron Cole flew for the last time a couple of years ago."I got a really good ticket that I thought was too good to be true," Cole said. "Turns out it was too good to be true...
Experts remind Michiganders to stay safe in the water this July 4th holiday
(CBS DETROIT) - The Fourth of July is another time for families to hit the water, but officials say a fun day of swimming can turn into a nightmare if not careful."Every child in America knows how to stop, drop and roll. We would love every child in America to learn how to flip, float and follow," said Bob Pratt, the director of education for the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.Pratt spent over two decades as a fireman and paramedic in East Lansing and has since taken on another element, the water."Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in...
Study shows that 75% of neuropathy is undiagnosed
ANN ARBOR, MI (University of Michigan) - A study looking at the nerve damage in people's extremities had some surprising results. Ellie Janszen tells us that many Americans could have neuropathy and have never been diagnosed. More than 20 million Americans have nerve damage in their extremities, known as neuropathy,...
UM Health-Sparrow Forensic Pathology Services Issues Q1 Report
LANSING, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Forensic Pathology Services has released its Q1 report on drug-related deaths in the seven counties (Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Livingston, and Shiawassee) in which UM Health-Sparrow serves as medical examiner. The report found that, excluding Clinton and Livingston counties, the overall...
Top 10 Michigan players we missed out playing as in NCAA Football video game hiatus
The calendar has turned to July and for the first time in over a decade, that is extremely meaningful for college football fans. EA Sports has resurrected its NCAA football video game, set to launch July 19. Video game and college sports fans alike are in euphoria, anxiously awaiting the game’s release.
These Ann Arbor businesses are to appear on Good Morning America
ANN ARBOR, MI – A few Ann Arbor businesses are to receive national attention Wednesday morning during a broadcast for ABC’s Good Morning America. The businesses include Downtown Home & Garden, The Fleetwood Diner, Vault of Midnight, Blank Slate Creamery and Washtenaw Dairy. The show also is to feature the Ann Arbor Community High Jazz Band.
Danger Zones: Michigan’s 10 Most Hazardous Cities After 9PM
So, you want to go for an evening stroll on the bustling streets of a Michigan city after 9 p.m.? You may want to check your location first. Hold onto your hats, wallets, and purses because you might be in for more than just a moonlight walk. We're not talking about ghost stories; we're talking about real-life horror statistics that will make your skin crawl.
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