Detroit

The Psychedelic Healing Shack in Detroit, a center promoting spiritual healing with psilocybin mushrooms, is embroiled in a legal battle with the city following a raid in September 2024. The establishment was shut down after an undercover officer allegedly purchased psilocybin mushrooms from owner...

The week has been a whirlwind of cryptocurrency news, with El Salvador’s Bitcoin gamble paying off and Standard Chartered predicting a massive surge in the digital assets market. Meanwhile, Detroit is set to become the first major U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for taxes and other city...

Note: This story has been updated with additional information. Detroit is set to become the first major U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for taxes and other city fees, top officials from the city said in a Thursday press release. What Happened: Residents would have the option to use...

In a surprise appearance, Eminem took the stage in Detroit Tuesday night to speak at a rally supporting Vice President Kamala Harris‘s presidential campaign, before introducing former President Barack Obama. The iconic Detroit rapper urged the packed arena to get out and vote, emphasizing...

During a rally in Detroit, Donald Trump greeted a packed audience after a 17-minute audio malfunction prevented him from speaking. This incident marked the second time a week that a Trump rally faced disruption, a notable concern as the campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris enters its final...

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke at the Detroit Economic Club Thursday at the Motor City Casino and Hotel. At one point, the twice-impeached former president told the crowd that if Democratic nominee Kamala Harris wins the White House, "our whole country will end up being like...

Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:RKT) co-founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert gave a keynote speech to the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) on Friday focusing on the city’s revitalization. Bill Emerson, the president of Rocket Companies, introduced Gilbert, highlighting the former's philanthropic efforts in...

DEA agents can and may still make arrests for marijuana use despite Ohio’s November 2023 legalization of the cannabis because marijuana remains illegal under federal law. A DEA official told an Ohio radio network that its primary focus is on arresting major drug traffickers, but it does not...

As residents of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States brace for a historic heat wave, here are 10 stocks that could be impacted by June’s extreme weather. The Forecast: According to AccuWeather, several major population centers will see extreme heat this week. Chicago is forecasted to...

Ford Motor Co‘s (NYSE:F) long-standing project to restore Detroit’s Michigan Central Station is finally coming to an end; the Big Three automaker is set to unveil the historic, 18-story train station to the public in an event on Thursday. Ford bought the property in 2018. Station...

Detroit has endured its fair share of scandals over the years, and a new entry may soon be added to that list. What Happened: An embezzling scheme reportedly hit the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, a nationally known nonprofit credited with the revitalization of the land along the Detroit River....

Eminem is stirring up anticipation for his upcoming album, “The Death of Slim Shady,” slated for release this summer. Despite no singles being dropped yet, the rollout is underway, marked by attention-grabbing tactics like a faux obituary for Slim Shady placed as an ad in the Detroit...

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. For three days, more than 200 college football players were selected across seven rounds in the event held in Detroit. Here's a look at some of the top storylines from the 2024 NFL Draft and the opening betting odds for NFL Rookie of the Year. Offense Dominates:...

Downtown Detroit is undergoing a significant shift following the global pandemic. For Jeremy Sasson, the visionary behind Heirloom Hospitality, a holding group of restaurants in and around the city, this transformation presents a dual challenge and opportunity to redefine and reshape his brand's...

During the NFL Draft excitement on Thursday (April 25), Detroit’s very own Calvin Johnson Jr., affectionately known as “Megatron,” will captivate attendees at Benzinga Sports Business Titans event. Set against the backdrop of downtown Detroit’s Campus Martius, Johnson will...