Food costs keep rising even as egg prices ease
Retail egg prices are about 40% lower than in June of last year and have continued to decline monthly, according
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News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
American2Day
News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
Michigan News
Food recalls steer some mid-Michigan shoppers toward farmers markets
Some mid-Michigan shoppers are avoiding supermarkets and buying more produce at farmers markets after a series of high-profile food recalls.
Eaton County
Eaton Rapids girls reach first state basketball final
Eaton Rapids defeated Flint Powers Catholic 46-36 in the Class B semifinal at the Breslin Center, reaching the first state
Ingham County
British social media duo plans return to Michigan this fall
British social media personalities Josh Cauldwell-Clarke and Jason “Jase” Riley plan to return to Michigan in the fall after documenting
Opinion
Hiring People Still Requires Talking to People
Companies should use AI aggressively in recruiting where it helps recruiters do better work. They should not use it as
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken opens old mill property to outside bids after investor makes rival pitch
The village council's biggest decision of the night concerned the former Hoover mill property downtown. After months of working toward
National
Nebraska swing district puts Trump’s influence to the test
A competitive House race is taking shape in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, where retiring Republican Rep. Don Bacon’s seat is
Money
Long-term bond yields push up borrowing costs across major economies
The U.S. 30-year government bond yield climbed close to 5.3% despite efforts to limit the rise. Higher long-term yields increase
Local News
Ionia’s sandstone courthouse anchors a collection of historic landmarks
Ionia County’s courthouse is the largest structure built from Ionia sandstone. Quarrymen cut the stone locally, and county offices moved
Eaton Rapids thrift shop collects school supplies for families
An Eaton Rapids thrift shop is collecting donated school supplies and distributing them to families at no cost as back-to-school
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Trump criticizes Pirro after dropped reflecting pool vandalism case
Donald Trump said Monday he was “disappointed” with U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro after her office dropped vandalism charges against former
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Ingham County Fairgrounds moves ahead on new grandstand
Ingham County Fairgrounds officials are moving ahead with plans to build a new grandstand in Mason, years after the original
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Democrats criticize Trump’s voluntary AI review plan
President Donald Trump faced criticism Monday from Democratic lawmakers over his administration’s plan for a voluntary federal review process for
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Michigan reports two deaths tied to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Two people in Michigan have died in a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first reported U.S. fatalities linked to the
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Capital One says Trump accounts were closed after laundering review
Capital One said in a court filing that it closed more than 300 bank accounts held by President Donald Trump
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Stocks rally as oil prices fall and tech shares climb
U.S. stocks opened August with a broad rally Monday as investors reacted to easing Middle East tensions, lower oil prices
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Stocks rise as oil prices ease inflation worries
U.S. stocks rallied Monday as falling oil prices eased worries that inflation could worsen. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% and
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Senate leaders reach funding deal aimed at avoiding October shutdown
Senate leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement to keep the federal government funded beyond the 2026 midterm elections and avert
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