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City steps up as top assistant takes interim manager role in Grand Blanc

April 3, 2026

The city of Grand Blanc is moving ahead with a plan to keep day-to-day operations running while searching for a permanent leader. Instead of leaving a gap, leaders chose Assistant City Manager Christina Irwin to step into an interim manager position starting June 1. The decision came after Wendy Jea

finance

Money Mismanagement at Local Wealth Firm Leaves Clients High and Dry

April 3, 2026

A financial advisor in Longmeadow allegedly ran what looks like a classic scam, using client money for personal luxuries instead of investments. The U. S. regulator says John Brodacki III took $1. 8 million from at least 18 clients—mostly retirees—over several years. His estate now faces legal actio

finance

Energy costs are climbing, but don’t expect an instant shock to the economy

April 3, 2026

The war in the Middle East has pushed oil and gas prices up, yet Federal Reserve watchers say the real impact on everyday prices will take time. New York Fed chief John Williams told Fox Business that the economy might feel the squeeze in months or even a year, not right away. That delay matters bec

sports

Red Sox fans aren't happy this season

April 3, 2026

Dave Portnoy, a well-known Boston sports fan, has had enough of the Red Sox this year. Instead of just watching games casually, he decided to bet on every single one. That turned out to be a bad move. Boston lost five of their first six matches, including a tough three-game sweep by the Astros. Now

politics

Congress on Vacation While Workers Wait

April 2, 2026

The long pause in government work has turned the Capitol into a vacation spot. Some lawmakers flew to airports, hit up Las Vegas, or even visited Disney World while the country’s budget was stalled. These trips have been filmed and shared on social media, drawing millions of views and sparking

politics

Trump Mulls Replacing Attorney General Over Frustration

April 2, 2026

President Donald Trump has reportedly talked about removing Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to several unnamed insiders. He is unhappy with what he calls her lack of vigor in pursuing his political opponents and how she handled the Epstein investigation. The president has even suggested tha

business

A Denver Classic Fades Away

April 2, 2026

For over forty years, Imperial Chinese stood as a Denver landmark, serving up familiar flavors to generations of locals. But in early 2025, the restaurant quietly shut its doors after a sudden ownership change left fans confused. A simple note on the door blamed rising costs, but no one explained wh

politics

New U. S. Rules Could Hike Drug Prices for Some Companies

April 2, 2026

The government is preparing to slap heavy taxes on foreign drug companies that refuse to cut prices in America. These taxes could double the cost of imported medicines starting this week. The move aims to push drugmakers to build more factories in the U. S. and keep prices low. Big names like Pfize

crime

A friend of New York's former mayor faces serious charges

April 2, 2026

A close friend of the former mayor of New York, Eric Adams, has run into legal trouble once again. Zhan Petrosyants, also known as Johnny, has been charged with taking part in a widespread scheme to defraud health insurance companies and launder money. The charges involve submitting fake claims for

sports

March Madness Reimagined: Money, Moves and Team Spirit

April 1, 2026

The final seconds of the NCAA tournament saw a freshman from Connecticut hit a buzzer‑beating shot that sent his squad to the Final Four, while a Duke player’s tears revealed how deep emotions run in college hoops. This spectacle shows that money and new rules haven’t killed the excitement of March