Category: Michigan

Michigan Looks Left

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We’re sizing up tomorrow’s primary contest.
Michigan’s Tense Democratic Senate Race Poses a Big Test for a Divided Party

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Progressives hope momentum by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will give them a signature victory. Centrists warn that picking him will backfire in November. Acrimony is everywhere.
Five Big Moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.
Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him

The New York Times – Music:
A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.
Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him

The New York Times – Music:
A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.
Wildfire Smoke Closes Parks and Shuffles Visitors

The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors to national parks and other public lands in the Midwest faced closures, unhealthy air quality and recommended limits on outdoor activities.
Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

The New York Times – Business:
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
Detroit Aims to Become Center of U.S. Drone Manufacturing

The New York Times – Business:
The state, known for making cars, is spending millions to entice drone manufacturers that can bring new business to auto suppliers.
U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy

The New York Times – Business:
More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.
Ford Will Take $19.5 Billion Hit as It Rolls Back E.V. Plans

Ford Motor said the costs come from its decision to make fewer electric vehicles than it had planned and more hybrids that use both gasoline engines and batteries.
G.M. Will Cut 1,750 Jobs in Electric Vehicle Business

The layoffs at factories in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee follow the elimination of a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars.
Ford’s Profit Jumps on Strong Sales but Company Lowers its Outlook

Ford said a fire at an aluminum factory will lower profits in the last three months of the year. The company also said it has stopped making an electric version of its popular F-150 pickup.