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Author: Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press

Travel

Lawsuit alleges Marriott, Intercontinental allowed sex trafficking in hotels

January 31, 2020Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Lawsuit alleges Marriott, Intercontinental allowed sex trafficking in hotels

The case adds to a growing number of them that have been filed against hotel operators and chains nationwide.

Nation

Cyberattack forces Michigan school district to extend break. Phones, heating affected

January 2, 2020Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Cyberattack forces Michigan school district to extend break. Phones, heating affected

The school district isn’t saying what kind of ransom the attackers are after, but phones, heating and technology are all paralyzed by the virus.

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‘A one-in-a-million thing’: Rare 3-antlered deer spotted by photographer in Michigan

November 12, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on ‘A one-in-a-million thing’: Rare 3-antlered deer spotted by photographer in Michigan

A former Michigan lawmaker snapped a photo of a rare deer in the Upper Peninsula – a buck with three antlers.

Money

Helium shortage 2019: Why it’s harder to throw a party and fill balloons

May 9, 2019May 10, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Helium shortage 2019: Why it’s harder to throw a party and fill balloons

A helium shortage has caused prices to surge to new highs as shoppers struggle to fill balloons and the medical industry worries about the supply.

Travel

You can spend the night in a giant potato in Idaho

April 24, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on You can spend the night in a giant potato in Idaho

The Big Idaho Potato willsoon to be the Big Idaho Potato Hotel. The Idaho Potato Commission would love for you to consider it for your next vacation.

Money

Kohl’s to accept Amazon returns at all stores beginning in July

April 23, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Kohl’s to accept Amazon returns at all stores beginning in July

Kohl’s, which has had an agreement with online giant Amazon since 2017,says it willacceptAmazon-purchased returnsat all stores starting in July.

Nation

Smokey Bear gets a new voice, gets emoji for his 75th birthday

April 16, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Smokey Bear gets a new voice, gets emoji for his 75th birthday

The new ad campaign is a reboot asthe public faces concernsabout raging wildfires, climate changeand land conservation.

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Wild turkey flies into Michigan motorcyclist, causing deadly crash

April 8, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Wild turkey flies into Michigan motorcyclist, causing deadly crash

A 70-year-old Michigan man lost his leg and died in a crash after he was struck in the chest by a wild turkey, Oakland County authorities say.

News

Domino’s, Playboy and other businesses sued over websites that aren’t accessible to blind

March 23, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Domino’s, Playboy and other businesses sued over websites that aren’t accessible to blind

Companies are increasingly under fire from plaintiffs who say they are frozen out of the digital era because websites aren’t accessible to the blind.

Nation

Missing Florida puppy mysteriously found in Michigan

March 7, 2019Frank Witsil, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Missing Florida puppy mysteriously found in Michigan

After long journeys and arduous searches, two lost dogs found in Michigan are headed home to be reunited with their owners.

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