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Michigan News

US casinos have best July ever

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the ...

Automakers, workers far apart as strike deadline approaches

DETROIT (AP) — With a deadline looming just before midnight Thursday, the United Auto Workers union and Detroit’s three automakers remain far apart in contract talks, and the union is preparing to strike. In an online address to union members Wednesday, union President Shawn Fain said ...

Shuttered nuclear plant closer to reopening

COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A company seeking to restart a southwestern Michigan nuclear power plant said Tuesday it has taken a major step forward with the signing of a power purchase agreement. Holtec International said a subsidiary, Palisades Energy LLC, signed the deal this week with ...

Ford adds more family to leadership team

DETROIT (AP) — The great-great-granddaughter and great-great-grandson of founder Henry Ford would be taking on leadership roles at the 120-old automaker. Elena Ford, who had been serving as chief customer experience officer, becomes the company’s chief dealer engagement officer. Will ...