Ford shareholders reject stock proposal Ford Motor Co. shareholders are again rejecting a proposal to dilute the Ford family's control over the company. At its annual meeting in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Ford said 67 percent of shareholders voted against the proposal to make each Ford share worth one vote. More
For some Detroit services, call the D.I.Y. Dept. Detroit may be broke but it will soon have a first-rate motor pool, featuring 23 new ambulances and a fleet of 100 new police cars. Some city parks also are getting tender loving care. New fruit trees and shrubs have been planted, and mowing crews are beginning to make the rounds to keep the green spaces tidy. More
AP Source: Fiat mulls IPO after buying Chrysler The head of Italian automaker Fiat is considering a plan to hold a public stock offering after the company buys 100 percent of Chrysler, according to a person briefed on the matter. More
GM says Chevy Spark EV can go 82 miles per charge General Motors says the battery-powered version of its Chevrolet Spark mini-car can travel up to 82 miles on a single charge, putting it among the leaders in mass-market electric vehicles sold in the U.S.... More
Man dies after hours-long standoff with police on Detroit's west side, police say (CBS DETROIT) - A man has died hours after he barricaded himself inside a home on Monday in Detroit. Detroit police say the incident happened in the 9100 block of Carlin Street. Sometime after 1:30 ... 04/30/2024 - 1:41 pm | View Link
Henry Ford Health enlists Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell for NFL Draft ad Dan Campbell’s message about having the willingness to go for it while the game is on the line — a trait that has defined his tenure with the Detroit Lions — is something that Henry Ford Health sees ... 04/29/2024 - 4:20 am | View Link
Michigan driver's license restriction repealed • 5 shot in Detroit, man arrested at DTW • Lions 2024 uniforms Harsh’ Michigan driver's license restriction repealed after lawmakers passed an amendment to the state's vehicle code, a man accused of shooting 5 people in Detroit arrested at Detroit Metro Airport, ... 04/21/2024 - 4:03 am | View Link
A diet rich in fiber from a variety of plants is great for gut health, a gastroenterologist said.fcafotodigital/ GettyGastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz shared the three biggest gut health mistakes people make. These include restricting their diets and relying on supplements. Instead, eat lots of fiber from a diverse range of plants, he said.
Frank Shrontz ran Boeing for 10 years while the company was headquartered in Seattle. In 1992, he was part of a group that helped save baseball in Seattle.
The men's locker room at Surrenne. SurrenneSurrenne, a luxury wellness and longevity club, has just opened in London's Knightsbridge. The four-floor subterranean space features a gold-leaf ceiling, a snow shower, and the UK's only Tracy Anderson studio. You can apply to be a member for $12,500 a year. If that's not in your budget, here's a visual tour through the elite space.
Stormwater management is often a term property owners are not familiar with until it is too late. Stormwater is the natural water runoff after rain events. In rural or forested areas, this runoff can absorb into the earth allowing for natural transpiration to occur.
In cities where land is developed, this stormwater lands on pavements and then flows downstream collecting oils, trash and other pollutants before eventually flowing into recreational and drinking waters.
In the U. S, a monumental shift in wealth is occurring toward women. Acknowledging that more women are employed in this generation and financially independent than any other time in our history, there is no doubt that the combination of longevity in women, the aging of baby boomers and “The Great Wealth Transfer” is compounding the vast amounts of inherited assets passing to women from their spouses and parents.
The Corporate Council on Africa will host its 16th annual U. S.-Africa Business Summit at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center May 6-9. The event will bring together more than 1,500 American and African senior officials, international investors and private sector executives and focus on key economic sectors such as energy, finance and health.