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It's Election Day in Some Quarters on Tuesday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2024) - One recall vote, along with several school and township ballot proposals, are before vote...
7h ago
Tulip Time Festival Continues on Tuesday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2024) - The 95th renewal of Holland's annual signature event continues on Tuesday. The fourth...
11h ago
Many Tulips Past Bloom, Tulip Time Marches On
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2024) - Mother Nature has decided to take the tulips early this year, as most tulip beds are ...
19h ago
Zeeland City Council to Vote on FY25 Budget Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2024) - It's Zeeland's turn to come up with a municipal budget for Fiscal 2025. Five days aft...
May 06, 2024
UPDATE: Hope College Graduation Ceremony Held on Sunday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2024) - For a Class of 2024 that has endured more than its share of challenges, having ideal ...
May 06, 2024
Local
It's Election Day in Some Quarters on Tuesday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2024) - One recall vote, along with several school and township ballot proposals, are before vote...
7h ago
Tulip Time Festival Continues on Tuesday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2024) - The 95th renewal of Holland's annual signature event continues on Tuesday. The fourth...
11h ago
Many Tulips Past Bloom, Tulip Time Marches On
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2024) - Mother Nature has decided to take the tulips early this year, as most tulip beds are ...
19h ago
Zeeland City Council to Vote on FY25 Budget Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2024) - It's Zeeland's turn to come up with a municipal budget for Fiscal 2025. Five days aft...
May 06, 2024
UPDATE: Hope College Graduation Ceremony Held on Sunday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2024) - For a Class of 2024 that has endured more than its share of challenges, having ideal ...
May 06, 2024
State
Gas prices in Michigan down 11 cents a gallon
DEARBORN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Gas prices are 11cents a gallon lower to start the week in the state. AAA Michigan says the avera...
May 06, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protests disrupt graduation ceremonies at U of M
ANN ARBOR, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and chanted anti-war slogans during the University of Mich...
May 05, 2024
Former Michigan House Speaker, wife arraigned on embezzlement charges
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife, Stephanie, are now charged in an embezzleme...
May 03, 2024
President Biden to speak at Detroit NAACP dinner this month
DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - President Joe Biden will speak at the Detroit NAACP 69th annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner on M...
May 02, 2024
Former President Trump holds rally near Saginaw
FREELAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Former President Donald Trump campaigned in the Saginaw area yesterday, promising the Republican ...
May 02, 2024
Local Sports
Mournful Monday as Tigers, Cubs & Sox Suffer Defeats
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2024) - Jose Ramirez' solo homer in the sixth inning snapped a 1-1 tie and gave the Cleveland Gua...
4h ago
Tigers Lose, but Cubs, White Sox, Whitecaps, Griffins, Rise & Panthers All Score Sunday Successes
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2024) - Juan Soto's three-run double in the seventh inning broke a 2-2 tie and powered the New Yo...
May 06, 2024
Sour Saturday as Tigers, White Sox, Whitecaps & Rise Fall, but Cubs Win
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 5, 2024) - Anthony Rizzo's three-run homer capped a four-run third inning that snapped a 1-1 tie and...
May 05, 2024
Griffins Lone Friday Winners as Tigers, Cubs, White Sox & Whitecaps All Lose
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 4, 2024) - Anthony Rizzo's RBI single capped a two-run ninth inning as the New York Yankees rallied ...
May 04, 2024
Tigers in Bronx Tonight; Cubs, Caps Tumble on Thursday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 3, 2024) - Idle last night, the Detroit Tigers take on the Yankees in New York this evening, with co...
May 03, 2024
National Sports
Tennis-Pegula unsure about French Open participation
(Reuters) - World number five Jessica Pegula said she is feeling better after shaking off an injury that derailed her claycou...
4h ago
MLB roundup: Bryce Harper carries Phillies to 6th straight win
Bryce Harper homered, singled and drove in three runs, Zack Wheeler tossed seven strong innings and the host Philadelphia Phi...
5h ago
Thunder, Mavericks look for more from stars as series opens
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks advanced out of the first round without stellar performances from their supers...
10h ago
NBA-Wembanyama named NBA's rookie of the year in unanimous vote
(Reuters) - French phenom Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was named the unanimous winner of the NBA's rookie of th...
11h ago
Braves face Red Sox looking to get back on track
The off-kilter Atlanta Braves hope a quick stop at home will put them back on the right path. The Braves open a two-game home...
12h ago
National
As climate shifts, a leafhopper bug plagues Argentina's corn fields
By Maximilian Heath and Matias Baglietto CORDOBA PROVINCE, Argentina (Reuters) - Global warming has brought Argentina's corn ...
7m ago
US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges, RIA reports
(Reuters) - A U.S. soldier who was detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct was arrested by a Vladivostok court o...
1h ago
Bank of America investment banker dies
By Saeed Azhar and Milana Vinn NEW YORK (Reuters) - An investment banker at Bank of America has died, the bank said on Monday...
9h ago
China's climate envoy to visit Washington this week, the State Department says
(Reuters) - The United States will host China's Special Envoy for Climate Change Liu Zhenmin in Washington on Wednesday and T...
10h ago
Zendaya in blue, sparkling J Lo arrive at garden-themed Met Gala
By Ben Kellerman NEW YORK (Reuters) - Zendaya posed wearing a blue gown adorned with clusters of grapes on the green and whit...
10h ago
World
Massive tree falls across busy road in Malaysian capital, killing one man, damaging cars
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A massive tree fell across one of Kuala Lumpur's busiest roads on Tuesday, killing a man, hurting tw...
6m ago
Macron seeks to charm Xi into trade concessions in Pyrenees jaunt
TARBES, France (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Pyrenees mountains o...
33m ago
Cambodia's former PM urges Myanmar junta chief to allow video call with Suu Kyi
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodia's former Prime Minister Hun Sen asked Myanmar's ruling general on Tuesday to allow him to spe...
35m ago
US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges, RIA reports
(Reuters) - A U.S. soldier who was detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct was arrested by a Vladivostok court o...
1h ago
Germany's Scholz: China must play bigger role in poorer nations' debt
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that he spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his t...
1h ago
Business
EV truck maker Nikola misses first-quarter revenue estimates
(Reuters) - Nikola missed Wall Street expectations for quarterly revenue on Tuesday, as the electric truck maker delivered fe...
5m ago
Nissan CEO: committed to staying in China but strategy there must change
PARIS (Reuters) - Nissan is committed to staying in China but the company must change its strategy in the country, Nissan CEO...
6m ago
Tylenol maker Kenvue beats quarterly profit estimates, to cut 4% jobs
(Reuters) - Kenvue beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, and said it would cut 4% of its global wor...
7m ago
US seeks answers from Tesla in Autopilot recall probe
(Reuters) - U.S. auto safety investigators are seeking detailed answers and documents from Tesla in an investigation into the...
33m ago
Disney posts surprise profit in streaming, raises earnings forecast
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney's streaming entertainment unit posted its first profit on Tuesday, two q...
33m ago
Politics
New York state sues group over abortion pill reversal claims
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) - New York state's top prosecutor on Monday sued Heartbeat International, an anti-abortion group...
17h ago
US crypto super PACs have raised more than $100 million, report says
By Hannah Lang (Reuters) - Outside political groups tied to the cryptocurrency industry have raised more than $102 million to...
21h ago
Trump to return to New York courtroom for criminal hush money trial
By Jack Queen and Andy Sullivan NEW YORK (Reuters) - Donald Trump returns to a New York courtroom on Monday, where he will be...
21h ago
Trump accuses Biden of running 'Gestapo administration'
By Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accused Democratic rival President Joe ...
May 05, 2024
Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scores of lawmakers from U.S. President Joe Biden's Democratic Party told him on Fr...
May 03, 2024
Health
Tylenol maker Kenvue beats quarterly profit estimates, to cut 4% jobs
(Reuters) - Kenvue beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, and said it would cut 4% of its global wor...
7m ago
Fresenius Medical beats earnings expectations, keeps outlook; shares sink
By Bartosz Dabrowski (Reuters) - Fresenius Medical Care beat first-quarter operating earnings expectations on Tuesday amid hi...
3h ago
US Social Security, Medicare finances get slight boost from stronger economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Trust funds supporting Social Security and Medicare benefits for U.S. seniors are showing some improve...
12h ago
US CDC asks states to make worker protective gear available to combat bird flu
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it had met with state health officials a...
12h ago
US FDA panel to discuss first psychedelic-assisted PTSD treatment next month
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's panel of independent advisers will on June 4 deliberate whether they shou...
15h ago
Science
Timeline: Boeing's new Starliner set for first crewed flight to space station
(Reuters) - Two years after its initial unmanned journey to the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing's new Starliner ast...
9h ago
Boeing's new Starliner capsule set for first crewed flight to space station
By Joey Roulette and Steve Gorman CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Boeing Co's new Starliner astronaut capsule was poised ...
May 06, 2024
German company launches candle wax-powered rocket on test flight into space
BERLIN (Reuters) - German company HyImpulse successfully launched on Friday a candle wax-powered rocket capable of carrying c...
May 03, 2024
Factbox-China's missions to the moon - past, present and future
By Albee Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Friday launched a mission to collect samples from the moon's "h...
May 03, 2024
Scientists discover possible hammerhead shark nursery in Ecuador's Galapagos
QUITO (Reuters) - A team of researchers has discovered a potential breeding ground for smooth hammerhead sharks off an island...
May 02, 2024
Technology
'Livestream' shopping thwarts some high-tech tools to stop fake merch
By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) - Livestream shopping where buyers and sellers transact in real-time video is growing ...
1h ago
Amazon launches online shopping service in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Amazon launched its online shopping service in South Africa on Tuesday, challenging a number of onli...
2h ago
Online retailer Zalando returns to growth thanks to premium brands
By Linda Pasquini and Helen Reid (Reuters) -Online fashion marketplace Zalando returned to growth in the first quarter after ...
3h ago
Nigeria sets dangerous precedent by detaining Binance execs, CEO says
By MacDonald Dzirutwe LAGOS (Reuters) - The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Tuesday accused Nigeria of setting a da...
3h ago
UK military personnel's data accessed in hack, BBC reports
(Reuters) - Some personal information in a payroll system used by Britain's defence department has been accessed in a data br...
4h ago
Entertainment
Zendaya in blue, sparkling J Lo arrive at garden-themed Met Gala
By Ben Kellerman NEW YORK (Reuters) - Zendaya posed wearing a blue gown adorned with clusters of grapes on the green and whit...
10h ago
Israel's Eurovision contestant Eden Golan hopes to 'unite by music'
By Ilze Filks and Tom Little MALMO, Sweden (Reuters) - Eden Golan, Israel's contender in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, ho...
14h ago
Exclusive-Disney and Comcast seek advisor to resolve Hulu valuation, sources say
By Anirban Sen and Dawn Chmielewski NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walt Disney and Comcast are seeking to hire a financial adviser to r...
18h ago
A Minute With: producer Mike Gunton on working with naturalist David Attenborough
(Reuters) - Veteran British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough turns 98 on May 8, but according to his longtime co...
23h ago
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Taiwan - EMSC
(Reuters) - A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Taiwan, on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said....
May 06, 2024