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Stellantis tells owners of over 24K hybrid minivans to park outdoors due to battery fire risk
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Stellantis is telling the owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors away from buildings, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires. The company said Thursday that it’s recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids, mainly in North America. […]
Biden campaign reiterates president will be nominee in post-RNC memo
The Biden campaign reiterated in a new memo following the Republican National Convention that the president will be the Democratic nominee, even as the party remains embroiled in disagreement about the path forward. The memo also targeted Project 2025, which Donald Trump has disavowed.
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year.
Faulty software update causes havoc worldwide for airlines, hospitals and governments
The trouble was sparked by an update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike and only affected its customers running Microsoft Windows, the world's most popular operating system for personal computers. It was not the result of hacking or a cyberattack, according to CrowdStrike, which apologized and said a fix was on the way.
Camp New Day U.P. provides summer experience for kids affected by incarceration
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Everyone knows what summer camp entails: arts and crafts, the Great Outdoors, and new best friends. But not every child gets to experience a summer camp. Staff at Camp New Day are working to change that, and to provide positive role models for its campers—all of whom come from households where […]
‘Tee Up 4 Tails’ golf tournament supports U.P. animal shelter UPAWS
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Celebrating their 27th year hosting the event, supporters of UPAWS took to the course at Marquette Golf Club for the Tee Up 4 Tails fundraiser golf tournament on Thursday. “It’s our major summer fundraiser,” said Karen Rhodes, Fundraising Volunteer for UPAWS. “The proceeds from the event go toward shelter operations because […]
‘It’s just that, a stunt’: City Council OK’s settlement offer for suing U.P. marijuana dispensaries
MENOMINEE, Mich. (WJMN) — The Menominee City Council voted on Monday evening to approve language for an agreement that would aim to end the years of lawsuits over its rules for selling marijuana within city limits, though it seems unlikely all parties will get on board. The deal comes after about seven months of negotiations […]
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