DETROIT — Jason Orley didn’t have to study the romantic comedy playbook before making “I Want You Back.” He already knew it by heart. The filmmaker, who hails from the tiny Oakland County village of Franklin, has always had a fondness for romcoms such …
US Energy Department plans $8 billion in hydrogen initiatives
WASHINGTON — The Department of Energy on Tuesday announced it is requesting information on how to spend billions of dollars in new funding for hydrogen projects approved through the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The hydrogen initiatives were among se…
How long Ambassador Bridge blockade will be felt after reopening
Despite the Ambassador Bridge’s reopening late Sunday, the economic effects of the week-long closure of a prime U.S./Canada trade corridor will be felt by the auto industry and others for weeks, experts say. Auto production will still be affected as au…
Ontario to end COVID-19 vaccine passport system March 1
DETROIT — Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday announced the end of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine passport system, effective March 1. The vaccine passport system required people to offer proof of vaccination for a multitude of activities, from shoppin…
Ambassador Bridge officially reopens after 7 days of protest
WINDSOR, Ontario — Hours after Canadian police removed protesters camped nearly a week near the Ambassador Bridge, a critical U.S.-Canadian border crossing, the bridge reopened for traffic and commerce, the company that owns the bridge and Canadian aut…
Canadian police arrest protesters, regain control of Ambassador Bridge after 7-day stalemate
WINDSOR, Ontario — After a seven-day stalemate, Canadian police began enforcement actions against protesters and regained control of the Ambassador Bridge on Sunday. The bridge remains closed, but Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens said Sunday it is set to reo…
Windsor mayor: Ambassador Bridge set to reopen, bringing ‘national economic crisis’ to end
WINDSOR, Ontario — The Ambassador Bridge is set to reopen, bringing Canada’s “national economic crisis” to an end, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens said Sunday. “Border crossings will reopen when it is safe to do so and I defer to police and border agencies …
Malik Hall powers Michigan State past Indiana to halt short-lived slide
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo questioned his team’s toughness during a home loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday. Four days later, the Spartans coach got exactly what he was hoping for as No. 17 Michigan State had the emotional edge from …
Canadian police clear vehicles at Ambassador Bridge, implore protesters to leave or face arrest
WINDSOR, Ontario — The departure of vehicles blocking the Ambassador Bridge Saturday morning raised hopes that the crossing would finally open after five days. By late afternoon, however, protesters on foot continue to linger near the bridge. In fact, …
Suspect fatally shot by police following arson at Michigan mosque
DEARBORN, Mich. — Dearborn police fatally shot a suspect overnight Friday after he allegedly started a fire at a mosque and fired at officers in an incident that initially started in Detroit, the chief told The Detroit News. At 1:18 a.m. Saturday, Dear…