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US church closures accelerate as 100,000 congregations face uncertain future
Up to 100,000 US churches could close or be repurposed over the next decade. See why the shift could reshape communities far beyond religion.
Major Wendy’s franchisee with 314 restaurants files Chapter 11 as burger chain struggles
Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the largest Wendy’s franchise operators in the United States, has entered Chapter 11 after restaurant profitability deteriorated sharply, putting new attention on Wendy’s wider sales decline and turnaround.
Consumers Energy invests $90m across 1,001 Michigan grid reliability projects
Consumers Energy has invested more than $90 million across 1,001 Michigan electric-grid projects in 2026 and plans another 886, intensifying a reliability programme facing growing scrutiny over customer costs.
Michigan shooting leaves five victims dead as suspect Chad Hickman is found dead after manhunt
Five people have been found dead and another remains critically injured after a violent incident spanning two homes and a wooded area in northern Michigan. Suspect Chad Hickman, 39, was found dead near Whitlock Lake after a large-scale police search, while investigators have not yet disclosed a motive or explained how every victim died.
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Haley Stevens as Michigan voters reject record outside spending
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens despite record outside spending, setting up a decisive Michigan Senate race against Mike Rogers.
US water cyberattacks spread across states as FBI investigates possible Iran link
Hackers reached physical controls at United States water systems. Safe drinking water was preserved, but the campaign exposed a national infrastructure gap.
Canada paid for the Gordie Howe bridge, so why will the United States receive part of its revenue?
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has opened between Detroit and Windsor, adding critical freight capacity while leaving questions over toll revenue, traffic volumes and Canada-US trade relations.
Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) climbs 9% as Q3 EBITDA is set to double
Cleveland-Cliffs stock extended its rally as Q3 EBITDA is set to double. Can stronger steel pricing help CLF reduce its heavy debt?
NextEra Energy starts operations at $279m Century Oaks Energy Center in Michigan
NextEra’s $279m Century Oaks Energy Center tests whether Michigan can convert storage targets into reliable capacity without losing community support over time.
Coca-Cola suspends fairlife US production after ransomware reaches factory systems
The ransomware event has not affected product quality or safety, but the duration of fairlife’s production suspension will determine the consequences for supply, recovery costs and Coca-Cola’s growth strategy.