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Zelenskyy says Starlink, Starshield speeds restored in Ukraine

Starlink and Starshield internet speeds in Ukraine have returned to levels seen before restrictions were imposed last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday. "The speeds are now where they need to be," Zelenskyy said. "The restoration began overnight, and by ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 24, 2026

Detroit's famous zip sauce still drawing diners to Steven Lelli's in Farmington Hills

During Italian American Heritage Month, one metro Detroit restaurant is celebrating a culinary tradition that dates back nearly nine decades. Steven Lelli's on the Green in Farmington Hills carries on the legacy of the original Lelli's restaurant, which opened in Detroit in 1939 ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 23, 2026

Trader Joe’s is expanding: 30 new locations planned in 16 states

Trader Joe's is getting bigger ahead of the holidays. The grocery chain plans to open 30 new stores in 16 states in the coming weeks and months. RELATED STORY | Trader Joe's will reportedly restock its viral mini tote bags by this date Trader Joe's already operates stores in 42 s...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 23, 2026

As Apple's Duo phone is released, here are dos and don'ts for folding phones

Apple's first folding phone arrives in stores on Friday, bringing the advantages of a flexible display to iPhone loyalists. Such devices also have their own unique care and protection considerations. Folding screen phones have their upsides. Owners can have a pocket-size device t...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 23, 2026

Apple fans line up in Downtown Detroit for global launch of first foldable iPhone

Apple fans lined up in downtown Detroit Friday morning as the company launched its first-ever foldable iPhone around the world. See the full story in the video below Apple fans line up in Downtown Detroit for global launch of first foldable iPhone The iPhone Duo officially became...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 23, 2026

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store?

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store? According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, it's a Pennsylvania-based chain with a focus on made-to-order fast food....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 22, 2026

Taco Bell sticks with Pepsi as sister chain switches to Coke

KFC dumped PepsiCo last week, but its sister chain Taco Bell announced Thursday its keeping the Mountain Dew Baja Blast maker on for another decade. The Taco Bell deal is a much-needed win for PepsiCo, whose business has had rough few weeks. Not only did it lose its longstanding ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 22, 2026

The price tag isn’t the only cost to consider when buying an appliance

That new appliance could cost you more than whats on the price tag. With utility costs rising, Consumer Reports says shoppers should consider how much an appliance will cost to run before buying it. Our consumer research found that the cost of usage is an important deciding facto...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 22, 2026

Trump’s trade fight with Canada hits home along Maine border

Along Maines northern border, ties between the United States and Canada have long extended beyond trade. Families live on both sides, and businesses depend on customers crossing the border. A golf course, the Aroostook Valley Country Club, even straddles the international boundar...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 22, 2026

Bev's Bagels to open new location in Birmingham on Oct. 28

Bev's Bagels, the acclaimed organic sourdough bagel shop that opened in Detroit's Core City, will open its new location in Birmingham this month. Located at 283 Hamilton Row, the bagel shop owned by Max Sussman will officially open on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Since weve been in the sp...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 22, 2026

Sign of the Beefcarver’s final days draw crowds to Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The line outside Sign of the Beefcarver wrapped around the building Wednesday as customers arrived for one last plate before the family-owned restaurant closes . By noon, hundreds of people were waiting for roast beef and the restaurant’s familiar sides. Some h...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsOct 22, 2026

Forbes names Delta, Emirates among world's best airlines

Looking to travel in the new year? Forbes has named this year's best airlines and airports. Delta took the top spot among U.S. airlines, earning praise for its first-class and business-class amenities. RELATED STORY | Delta is giving its most luxurious cabins a major upgrade The ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 21, 2026

Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed pitch competing economic visions

US Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed addressed Detroit-area business leaders Tuesday The two candidates shared their views on tariffs, taxes, artificial intelligence and other economic issues El-Sayed and Rogers will face off Wednesday in second and final debate of...

BridgeDetroitOct 21, 2026

Rogers, El-Sayed outline differing economic plans at Detroit Economic Club

What to know: Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed outlined differing plans to strengthen Michigan’s economy during separate Detroit Economic Club conversations. Rogers said expanding American energy production and keeping taxes low would help lower costs and make M...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsOct 20, 2026

Sign of the Beefcarver draws crowds as Royal Oak restaurant nears closure

Customers lined up around the building Tuesday at Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak, eager for one last meal before the longtime Metro Detroit restaurant closes after Sunday. The Woodward Avenue location is the last remaining restaurant in the local chain, ending a decades-long...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 20, 2026

U.S. Senate candidates take questions at Detroit Economic Club

Both Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed took questions at the Detroit Economic Club, outlining proposed policies and their take on why they are the best candidate for U.S. Senate. Also interesting were the coalitions each said they were building....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 20, 2026

Study finds consumers prioritize discounts over AI shopping tools

Retailers may be overthinking what it takes to win over shoppers. A new survey from Wunderkind and Cordial found that 56% of consumers say getting the lowest price is a top consideration when shopping online. But only about a quarter of marketers think price matters that much. Wh...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 20, 2026

Study suggests price is the deciding factor in where cannabis users shop

Legal marijuana is now a multibillion-dollar business across the U.S., but the illicit market remains a major competitor to dispensaries in many places. According to new research out of Missouri, 93% of reported cannabis spending in the state went through the regulated market. RE...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 20, 2026

Michigan U.S. Senate candidates El-Sayed, Rogers join Detroit Economic Club

The 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate candidates joined the Detroit Economic Club on Oct. 20. Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Republican candidate Mike Rogers took the stage to answer questions and state their case for the open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The event has ended. Y...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsOct 20, 2026

Halloween candy costs surge as Americans increasingly take on debt to cover purchases

Americans hoping to celebrate Halloween by passing out candy to trick-or-treaters should expect to pay more this fall than in years past. A new economic analysis by progressive economic policy think tanks Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation (TCF), shared first wit...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 20, 2026

Trader Joe’s is expanding nationwide, including new Metro Detroit store

If you love making small talk over snacks with your friendly neighborhood grocery bagger, this story is for you. The eclectic national grocery chain Trader Joe’s announced plans this week to open 30 new stores across the country, including a new location right here in Michigan. T...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsOct 20, 2026

Detroit man charged in Sterling Heights fatal shooting; second suspect remains at large

What to know: Kenneth Hollins Morgan, 41, of Detroit, was arraigned Oct. 19 in connection with a fatal shooting in Sterling Heights. Officials allege Morgan shot and killed Randy K. Abro, 41, of Utica, at a warehouse and business plaza at 6243 Millett Ave. Officers responded to a...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsOct 20, 2026

Wright & Company in Downtown Detroit opening for seasonal cocktail concept

Wright & Company, a beloved restaurant in Downtown Detroit that closed after 12 years this summer, will reopen this fall and winter for a seasonal cocktail concept. According to the restaurant, Wright & Company will open this month and will be presented by the Detroit Optimist So...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 19, 2026

More eco-friendly products don't always mean less waste, study finds

A new study has found that consumers perceive businesses as more sustainable when they add eco-friendly products rather than remove unnecessary ones. This is true even when removing products would have a greater environmental benefit. Cutting unnecessary products can mean less pa...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 19, 2026

‘We love our customers’: Sign of the Beefcarver employee of 30 years

Levoy Garner, who has been an employee with Sign of the Beefcarver for 30 years, reflects on the restaurant and its legacy. The restaurant announced it’s closing its last location, in Royal Oak, after 70 years on Sunday, Oct. 25....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 19, 2026

Nonprofit to redevelop, own revamped RenCen. Gilbert pledges $1B

Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Businessman Dan Gilbert pledged $1 billion to create a new nonprofit to redevelop and run the Renaissance Center and east riverfront. The news come...

BridgeDetroitOct 19, 2026

More than 1.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat recalled nationwide

More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meat and other ready-to-eat products have been recalled nationwide because they may have been stored at unsafe temperatures. According to the USDA, the products subject to the recall bear the establishment numbers "EST. M/P 78...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 19, 2026

Sign of the Beefcarver closing after 70 years, citing rising food costs, COVID setbacks

Seventy years of Sunday dinners, post-zoo lunches and Dream Cruise traditions are coming to an end. Sign of the Beefcarver, Royal Oak’s iconic family-owned restaurant, announced it will permanently close Sunday, Oct. 25, citing historically high roast beef prices, COVID-19 recove...

WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local NewsOct 19, 2026

After 70 years, Sign of the Beefcarver closing last remaining restaurant

Oct 25 will be the final time customers can pull up to Sign of the Beefcarver in Royal Oak and get a meal. the restaurant owners announced this morning that after 70 years, they were closing, partly because of high prices, and having never fully recovered from losses taken during...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 18, 2026

'A Beautiful Disaster' with Talese Nicole

Talese Nicole is the author of psychological thrillers and dark stories. One of her bestsellers, A Beautiful Disaster, follows Nicole Asberry who's the proud owner of a botanical shop in the metro Detroit area. She's been hurt too many times and has finally had enough. A Beautifu...

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 18, 2026

Fact check: What’s true and what’s not in Michigan’s data center debate

Michigan’s data center boom has brought with it some exaggerated claims from supporters and critics Bridge spoke with experts to get their take on everything from economic benefits to local control Among the takeaways, data centers indeed pose environmental concerns, but they are...

BridgeDetroitOct 18, 2026

One shot while shopping at Dearborn business

Just after 6 p.m. Saturday a fight broke out at a business in the area of Ford Road and Oakman Boulevard, that resulted in one person being shot.

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 17, 2026

Dearborn restaurant serves authentic carbonara inspired by Andrea Bocelli

Italian American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture, family, and, of course, food. At Roman Village Cucina Italiana in Dearborn, one menu favorite comes with a unique connection to internationally renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Watch Tony's story in the video p...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 16, 2026

Mike Rogers discusses contentious Senate race at Detroit business luncheon

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16 in Detroit. He talked about the state of Michigan and the Senate race with FOX 2’s Roop Raj....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 16, 2026

Garlin Gilchrist: Media Q&A at Detroit business luncheon

Michigan Democratic Secretary of State candidate Garlin Gilchrist joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, and took questions from the media before the event....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 16, 2026

Mike Rogers: Media Q&A at Detroit business luncheon

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers joined the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, and took questions from the media before the event....

FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - NewsOct 16, 2026

New sunscreen ingredient arrives in US for first time in 25 years

A new sunscreen ingredient is hitting U.S. store shelves for the first time in more than 25 years. Its the first new chemical sunscreen ingredient to offer broad-spectrum protection against harmful UV rays. The ingredient is called bemotrizinol. Its also known as BEMT. Its been u...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 16, 2026

Americans are expected to spend big this holiday season, with a catch

The National Retail Federation predicts November and December sales will grow more than 4% from last year, topping $1 trillion. But shoppers are expected to be selective, comparing prices and hunting for deals as inflation and high energy costs squeeze household budgets. Economy ...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 16, 2026

When does paying more for ground beef mean better quality?

If youve noticed a big difference in ground beef prices from one grocery store to another, you may have wondered whether paying more means youre getting better meat. Watch Kiara's story in the video player below: How to choose the best ground beef, according to a dietician That q...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 16, 2026

ALDI unveils Thanksgiving meal deal that feeds 10 for under $39

Shoppers looking to save on Thanksgiving may find a deal at ALDI The grocery chain says customers can buy a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for less than $39, or less than $4 per person. The meal includes a 16-pound turkey, traditional side dishes and ingredients for pumpkin pie....

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 16, 2026

Benson, James spar over data centers, cost of living in second Michigan governor debate

DETROIT (WXYZ) Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican Congressman John James squared off Thursday night in their second gubernatorial debate, clashing over a range of issues that included data centers, healthcare costs, energy prices and Michigan's economic f...

WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - NewsOct 16, 2026