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UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they?

The United Auto Workers union has made CEO pay a central part of their argument for a big worker wage increase.

Auto workers' union calls talks with Ford productive as strike continues

The union representing striking auto workers is describing its latest talks with Ford as reasonably productive.

Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

Nearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday at Detroit’s three automakers.

What's at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers

About 13,000 auto workers have walked off the job at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldn’t reach a deal with Detroit’s automakers.

UAW poised for midnight strike at plants in Wayne, Michigan, Toledo, Ohio, and Wentzville, Missouri

The United Auto Workers union says it will go on strike at three factories as it presses Detroit companies to come up with better wage and benefit offers.

Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer Monday

Stellantis is reporting progress in talks with the United Auto Workers union with just three days left before contracts expire with Detroit’s three automakers.

Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week

About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.

Detroit's Olson pitching no-hitter through six innings against White Sox

Detroit Tigers rookie Reese Olson has pitched six no-hit innings against the Chicago White Sox.

Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days away

The United Auto Workers union has rejected wage and benefit offers from all three Detroit automakers, raising tensions just six days before a strike deadline for 146,000 employees.

UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week

The head of the United Auto Workers warned that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasn’t reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.

Schools are cutting advisers and tutors as COVID aid money dries up. Students are still struggling

An unprecedented infusion of aid money the U.S. government provided to schools during the pandemic has begun to dwindle.

Ben Bartch return highlights initial Jaguars depth chart for Colts game

Game week is here for the Jaguars. And so are a few surprises on the depth chart.

UAW's clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

A 46% pay raise.

Astros' Framber Valdez holds Tigers hitless through 7 innings

Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitched seven no-hit innings against the Detroit Tigers, then was removed after matching his career high with 114 pitches.

Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to let union leaders call strikes against Detroit companies

Auto workers have voted overwhelmingly to give union leaders the authority to call strikes against Detroit car companies if a contract agreement isn’t reached.

7 tornadoes confirmed as Michigan storms down trees and power lines; 5 people killed

Officials say at least seven tornadoes touched down in Michigan as part of severe storms powered by strong winds that killed five people, while downing trees, tearing roofs off buildings and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power.

With contracts set to expire Sept. 14, auto union chief says talks with Detroit 3 aren't going well

With about three weeks until contracts expire with Detroit’s three automakers, the head of the United Auto Workers union says bargaining isn’t going well.

Four cents: Jeremiah Ledbetter, Tank Bigsby lead the way as backups shine

With only backups playing for both teams it was about what you would expect — a sloppy preseason game. With players on the roster bubble getting the majority of the playing time, a few guys were able to make a statement. Here are my Four Cents:

GameDay Live: Jaguars visit Lions in preseason

The Jaguars hit the road Saturday to face Detroit in the second preseason game of the year. Stay connected to the News4JAX sports staff throughout the game.

GM's Cruise autonomous vehicle unit agrees to cut fleet in half after 2 crashes in San Francisco

General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has agreed to cut its fleet of San Francisco robotaxis in half as authorities investigate two recent crashes in the city.

What to know about the Jaguars preseason game against the Lions

The Jaguars continue their preseason schedule on Saturday with a trip to face the Lions. Here’s what you need to know about the game.

Jaguars wrap up joint practices with Lions, preseason game next

The Jaguars wrapped up two days of spirited and intense practices in Detroit and now turn their attention to their second preseason game of the year.

Pilot noticed loss of power before crash of Cold War plane at Michigan show

A pilot and a crew member are recovering from the crash of a Soviet Cold War-era fighter plane at an air show in Michigan.

Eminem’s very first and extremely rare vinyl album will be auctioned off

Some may think that Eminem’s debut album was 1999′s “The Slim Shady,” but before the Detroit rapper was selling millions of albums worldwide, he was selling copies of his actual first album, 1996′s “Infinite,” out of the back of his car on the streets of Detroit.

In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaring

Ford says it will start shipping new versions of the Mustang muscle car next week, and more than two thirds of the orders are for 5-liter V-8 engines.

Tigers reach deal with Dodgers, but Detroit LHP Eduardo Rodriguez exercises no-trade clause

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez blocked a deal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, exercising his no-trade clause ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Phillies get RHP Michael Lorenzen from Tigers to bolster rotation

The defending NL champion Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers for minor league infielder Hao-Yu Lee.

Ohtani throws 1st MLB shutout, hits 2 HRs as Angels sweep Tigers in DH team says he's staying

Shohei Ohtani threw his first shutout in Major League Baseball in one game and hit two homers in the next, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers twice on Thursday to sweep a three-game series.

Eminem surprises crowd during Ed Sheeran’s concert at Ford Field in Detroit

Not every Ed Sheeran concert has a surprise drop-in from Eminem.

After Aretha Franklin’s will ruling, rewatch a touching celebration of her life from 2018

This happened in 2018 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most watched viral videos.

Popular Prime drink that exceeds Canada's caffeine limits to be recalled

A caffeinated energy drink being promoted by American social media influencers is set to be recalled in Canada.

The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul's energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.

Tigers have a combined no-hitter against Blue Jays through 7 innings

The Detroit Tigers have a combined no-hitter through seven innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

Van Gundy, Kolber, Rose and Young are among roughly 20 ESPN personalities laid off

Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose and Steve Young are among roughly 20 ESPN commentators and reporters who were laid off on Friday as part of job cuts by the network.

Taylor Moore, Peter Kuest lead Rocket Mortgage Classic; Dylan Wu 1 back after albatross

Taylor Moore and Monday qualifier Peter Kuest shot 8-under 64s to share the first-round lead in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Smoke from Canada wildfires is increasing health risks in Black and poorer US communities

Smoky air from Canada’s wildfires is shrouding broad swaths of the U.S. from Minnesota to New York and Kentucky.

Americans mark Juneteenth with parties, events, quiet reflection on end of slavery after Civil War

Americans across the country are observing the relatively new Juneteenth federal holiday with festivals, parades, cookouts and other gatherings.

Smokestack implosion to bring decades of Detroit trash incinerator stink to an end

The looming smokestack of a shuttered trash incinerator whose stench sickened and angered Detroit residents for decades is coming down in a controlled implosion.

GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's vast charging network

Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s vast charging network starting early next year.

Cowboy on horseback lassoes runaway cow on highway

Michigan State Police sprung into action on Sunday when they got word about a runaway cow that might head into traffic along I-75 in Oakland County near Detroit.

Famed R&B group The Spinners donate performance outfits to Motown Museum in Detroit

Henry Fambrough had a musical homecoming of sorts at “Hitsville U_S_A.”.

$200,000 bail set for Detroit clerk who locked door before customers were shot

A lawyer says Friday that a Detroit gas station clerk may have panicked but didn't commit a crime when three customers were shot on May 6.

Detroit enclave city built on auto industry struggles under $20M water debt

A small enclave of Detroit is considering municipal bankruptcy to help rid itself of a decades-old water debt that has grown to about $20 million and threatens to swamp the already financially struggling city.

Clerk who locked door before shooting in gas station charged with involuntary manslaughter

A gas station clerk who locked a door during a dispute over a small purchase has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after the uproar led to the fatal shooting of another man.

‘Please, man, don’t shoot us’: Witness says man shot 3 people, killing 1, in dispute over $4

Authorities in Detroit say a man fatally shot another customer inside a gas station and wounded two more in a dispute over a small purchase.

Justin Verlander gives up 2 HRs in Tigers' 2-0 win over Mets

Justin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs in his New York Mets debut and Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win Thursday.

Justin Verlander makes Mets debut, gives up 2 HRs to Tigers

Justin Verlander was roughed up early before settling in and having some success in his New York Mets debut.

Verlander, Scherzer returning to mound for Mets in Detroit

New York Mets star pitchers Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer are returning to the mound in Detroit against a team both of them played for.

US files charges in Michigan over diesel engine tampering

Federal authorities in Michigan have filed charges against 11 people in a scheme to defeat air-pollution rules by tampering with software and hardware in heavy-duty diesel engines.

New UAW leader already has issues with Detroit automakers

The new president of the United Auto Workers union isn't happy with Detroit's three automakers.

Are Brazilians Hispanic? Many say 'yes,' report says

A coding error in an annual survey by the U.S. Census Bureau has offered unprecedented insight into how large numbers of Brazilians in the U.S. identify as Hispanic.

New Jersey halts electric vehicle rebates, demand too high

New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily.

House where King planned Alabama marches moving to Michigan

An Alabama home where Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders planned the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches has been sold to a historical museum in Michigan and will be moved to a site near Detroit for preservation.

The losing is done, NBA teams now await 7-foot-3 Wembanyama

There are very specific rules that NBA teams must follow right now when it comes to mentioning the name of 7-foot-3 French star Victor Wembanyama.

This school district is battling against chronic absenteeism. Here’s how.

The district hired a team of attendance agents to find the cause of why students were not coming to school.

GM Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis after crash involving bus

General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit recalled 300 robotaxis to update software after one of them rear-ended a municipal bus in San Francisco.

GM passes Ford to take No. 2 spot in EV sales behind Tesla

General Motors has ridden strong first-quarter sales of the Chevrolet Bolt to bump crosstown rival Ford out of second place in the U.S. electric vehicle sales race.

Large numbers of Hispanics didn't pick single race in census

The U.S. Census Bureau says 43% of Hispanics either didn’t respond to the question asking them to select their race or selected the “some other race” box on the 2020 census form.

Challenger wins close race to lead United Auto Workers union

The challenger in the race for the United Auto Workers’ top leadership post claimed victory Saturday in a close election that is likely to give his slate of candidates control of the huge union.

Photos: Massive bridge project moving along quickly

Progress has been rapid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Cruise wants to test self-driving vehicles across California

General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.

Bruins fastest ever to 50 wins, clinch playoff berth

The Boston Bruins became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff berth this season.

DTE Energy, Consumers Energy face power-outage challenges

Experts say changing and increasingly severe weather patterns and an electrical infrastructure designed for a different time and climate can be blamed for power outages that left more than 800,000 Michigan homes and businesses in the dark over several days.

After Michigan storm, customers wait - and wait - for power

Frustration and anger are mounting among some Michigan utility customers who are still waiting for power to be restored after a massive ice storm this week damaged electricity lines.

'Forever a Spartan': Funeral held for Michigan State victim

Mourners filled a Detroit church for the last funeral for three students who were killed in a shooting last week at Michigan State University.

Jaguars losing passing game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter to rival Colts, report

Jacksonville passing game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter is taking the offensive coordinator job with the Colts, according to ESPN.

AP source: NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns to Mat Ishbia

Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver, a person with knowledge of the matter said Monday night.

Customs agents discover dolphin skull at Detroit airport

Customs agents say they discovered a dolphin skull in luggage left at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Police: Bodies are those of 3 rappers missing nearly 2 weeks

Police say three bodies found in a vacant Detroit-area apartment building have been identified as those of three aspiring rappers who went missing nearly two weeks ago.

AP source: MLB forms economic group as regional TV in peril

Major League Baseball has formed a new economic study committee in light of a possible bankruptcy for the company that owns local broadcasting rights to 14 of 30 teams.

Treasury makes more electric SUVs eligible for tax credits

The Treasury Department said Friday it is making more electric vehicles — including SUVs made by Tesla, Ford and General Motors — eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under new vehicle classification definitions.

Michigan judge denies ex-officer's bid to drop murder charge

A Michigan judge says a second-degree murder charge against former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr will go to trial.

Antetokounmpo scores 29 in return, Bucks top Pistons 150-130

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Elevate Prize expands to 12 winners in 2023 for strong field

The winners of this year’s Elevate Prize include social entrepreneurs who help Detroit children prepare for school, build technology labs in rural Kenya, and improve road safety in India.

Jaguars packing up locker room, looking ahead to draft after surprising season comes to close

The next season kicks off on Sept. 7. That’s just 226 days away.

Antoine Davis 2nd all-time in NCAA scoring behind Maravich

Antoine Davis scored a season-high 42 points and has moved into second place on the NCAA all-time scoring list behind only Pete Maravich.

Detroit Mercy's Davis sets NCAA career 3-point record

Antoine Davis of Detroit Mercy set the NCAA record for career 3-pointers on Saturday, hitting a career-best 11 3s and scoring a season-high 41 points in an 87-75 win over Robert Morris.

Seahawks top Rams 19-16 in OT, in playoffs after Lions win

The Seattle Seahawks are in the playoffs after beating the Los Angeles Rams 19-16 in overtime and the Detroit Lions beating the Green Bay Packers.

Michigan program trains prisoners to trim around power lines

When Scott Steffes leaves Michigan’s Parnall Correctional Facility this month he expects to walk into a new life with a new career that will take him upward of 25 feet above ground.

Andretti partners with General Motors for Cadillac F1 bid

General Motors will attempt to enter Formula One by partnering with Andretti Global under its Cadillac banner as it supports Michael Andretti’s bid to launch a two-car American team.

Bears' Fields to miss finale, ending shot at QB rushing mark

Justin Fields won’t get a chance to break the single-season rushing record for an NFL quarterback.

Three players ejected as Pistons-Magic scuffle in first half

Three players were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of their game.

New Mexico State holds off Bowling Green in Quick Lane Bowl

Diego Pavia threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico State held off a late rally by Bowling Green to win the Quick Lane Bowl 24-19.

Bad news for Jaguars: Dawuane Smoot reportedly suffers Achilles injury

The Jaguars won big and lost a big defensive piece on Thursday night.

Packers sign OL Elgton Jenkins to 4-year contract extension

Green Bay’s Elgton Jenkins has signed a contract extension that assures the Packers won’t lose one of the NFL’s most versatile offensive linemen to free agency.

AP source: Pistons' Cunningham to have season-ending surgery

Detroit guard Cade Cunningham is planning to have season-ending surgery to repair his left shin, a person with knowledge of the situation said.

Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23

Jared Goff threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns, leading the surging Detroit Lions to a 34-23 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings.

GameDay Live: Jaguars will try an end Nashville blues against Titans

The Jaguars (4-8) visit the Titans (7-5) on Sunday, a place they haven’t won at since 2013. Stay connected to the News4JAX sports staff throughout today’s game.

‘He should be fine’: Trevor Lawrence practices, getting closer to playing Sunday

For the first time this week, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence practiced on Friday.

Family sues over police killing of Black Michigan motorist

Attorneys for the family of a Black motorist who was shot and killed by a white police officer during a traffic stop in Michigan's second-largest city, Grand Rapids, say the officer had no reason to pull him over.

MONDAY HUDDLE: Jaguars’ defense rests in ugly loss to Detroit

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Bad news: Trevor Lawrence suffers leg injury on sack during game against Lions

Trevor Lawrence suffered an injury to his left leg at the end of the first half of Sunday’s game against the Lions.

Jaguars look for first winning streak of season against Lions on Sunday

After upsetting AFC North-leading Baltimore, the Jaguars travel to Detroit to face the Lions in search of their first winning streak of the season.

Rolling Stones' 60th year honored with UK collectible coin

They want money — that’s what they want, that’s what they want.

Bills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills head to New England looking for their first division win of the season.

Rolling Stones to release star-stuffed 2012 live recording

The Rolling Stones plan to release what they’re calling their “ultimate live greatest hits album” with appearances by Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Gary Clark Jr. and The Black Keys.

Bills star Von Miller out with knee injury against Lions

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller injured his right knee in the second quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game against the Detroit Lions.

Thanksgiving slate features five winning football teams

Thanksgiving will be filled with food and winning football teams.

Bills dig themselves out of snow to make trip to Detroit

The Buffalo Bills employed a massive operation to get all of their players and staff dug out of the snow to depart to Detroit for their relocated home game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

GM CEO Barra says electric vehicles to be profitable by 2025

General Motors expects its portfolio of electric vehicles to turn a profit in North America by 2025.

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