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Ford recalls 11,000 Lincoln vehicles. See affected models freep.com/story/cars/recalls…

Ford recalls 11,000 Lincoln vehicles. See affected models

As of Oct. 20, Ford was not aware of any accidents, fires or injuries related to the recall.

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Sam's Club is opening more new warehouses in 2026. See where freep.com/story/grocery/stor…

Sam's Club is opening more new warehouses in 2026. See where

A new location coming in November will open its fuel station first followed by a full opening of the warehouse.

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Former Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg taking the NBA by storm freep.com/story/sports/colle…

Former Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg taking the NBA by storm

“He’s able to impose his will on the game,” former Michigan State star Draymond Green said. “I don’t care what age you are — it’s the NBA.”

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Jimmy John's 'Picklewich' meal with plushies now available freep.com/story/money/food/2…

Jimmy John's 'Picklewich' meal with plushies now available

The Jimmy John's "Picklewich" is now available with a special pickle plushie. Here's how to get the meal with a blind bag.

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FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General for allegedly overcharging shoppers freep.com/story/money/consum…

FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General for allegedly overcharging shoppers

Dollar General "has routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertisements," court documents say.

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GM's new move aims to put its stock in the company of Amazon and Apple freep.com/story/money/cars/g…

GM's new move aims to put its stock in the company of Amazon and Apple

GM said it will move its stock from the NYSE to the Nasdaq, a move that will cost it less to list and put it in the company of tech giants.

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Mississippi turned a literacy crisis into success. Can Michigan? freep.com/story/news/educati…

Mississippi turned a literacy crisis into success. Can Michigan?

Mississippi was once where Michigan is now, and has seen its literacy rates grow for well over a decade.

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'All My Children' actor Alan Dysert dies. What was cause of death? freep.com/story/entertainmen…

'All My Children' actor Alan Dysert dies. What was cause of death?

Actor Alan Dysert died Oct. 23 at 75 years old following a battle with a rare cancer.

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Jay Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. Will Beyoncé join him? freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Jay Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. Will Beyoncé join him?

Jay Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in February 2027. Fans wonder whether Beyoncé will make appearance.

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A $1B commitment, a slim 1% margin and nonprofit structure Also: Have You No Decency, Sir? freep.com/story/money/busine…

Some question if Dan Gilbert, GM are giving enough for RenCen plan

Bedrock and GM say it's wrong to assume nefarious intent in recent announcement for a nonprofit setup that is also popular in 'dark money' politics.

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CEOs have been increasingly looking to hire Chief of staffs - a second brain. @Ford CEO @jimfarley98 just hired a new one. @GM @mtbarra has one. Here’s a look at what they do.@freep @freepautos @UAW @USATODAY @usatodaycars @StellantisNA freep.com/story/money/cars/f…

Jim Farley finds a new chief of staff from Canada. What we know

Goodman's selection as chief of staff 'is not likely to change' crossborder relationships but signals future manufacturing paths, an expert said.

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Patient dies after ambulance hit, rolls over in this Michigan city freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Patient dies after ambulance hit, rolls over in this Michigan city

An ambulance crew member also was hurt in the crash, police said.

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This new Pop-Tarts flavor is inspired by Liquid Death water freep.com/story/money/food/2…

This new Pop-Tarts flavor is inspired by Liquid Death water

Pop-Tarts has a surprising new flavor coming in November.

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State finds bovine TB in northeast Michigan herd. What it means freep.com/story/news/local/m…

State finds bovine TB in northeast Michigan herd. What it means

Michigan officials reported bovine tuberculosis in an Alcona County cattle herd. How they found it.

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'Ah! Leah!' singer Donnie Iris dies. What was the cause of death? freep.com/story/entertainmen…

'Ah! Leah!' singer Donnie Iris dies. What was the cause of death?

Donnie Iris, a rock musician from Pittsburgh suburb Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, died Oct. 26 at 83 years old.

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Cheerios and Ziploc seal a deal for cereal freshness freep.com/story/money/food/2…

Cheerios and Ziploc seal a deal for cereal freshness

General Mills-owned Cheerios has teamed up with Ziploc for a new resealable bag, which is meant to keep cereal more fresh than current bags.

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Savannah Chrisley is pregnant, expecting first child with fiancé freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Savannah Chrisley is pregnant, expecting first child with fiancé

Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley is pregnant with her first child. She also announced her engagement.

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Photos: Halloween in Detroit, then and now freep.com/picture-gallery/ne…

Halloween in Detroit, then and now

From kids wearing paper hats to people of all ages with elaborate costumes. Photo show Halloween in Detroit through the years.

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Walmart Great Value fruit cocktail recalled. Is Michigan affected? freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Walmart Great Value fruit cocktail recalled. Is Michigan affected?

Walmart recalled more than 44,000 cans of its value brand fruit cocktail across seven states.

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Is outside temp gauge in your car accurate? A meteorologist explains freep.com/story/money/cars/2…

Is outside temp gauge in your car accurate? A meteorologist explains

Car thermometers often show different outside temps than what your smartphone says. A meteorologist explains why that sometimes happens.

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