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Microsoft opines: Vista was 'cheesy'; drops Aero

Microsoft has ditched Aero Glass for the Windows 8 desktop.

Henry Ford puts expansion into motion in New Center

Henry Ford Health System has begun clearing whole streets near its Detroit hospital, ramping up its campaign to expand the flagship medical facility and remake 300 acres of the surrounding New Center neighborhood.

State seeking development proposals for Michigan State Fairgrounds

The State of Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority said Friday it will seek proposals for the development of the 160-acre Michigan State Fairgrounds. The authority's board of directors on Friday approved and issued a request for proposals for the development.

Facebook flutters during public debut

New York — It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday.

Papa Joe's Gourmet Market & Catering weighing Detroit location

A suburban high-end gourmet market may become the latest full-line grocer to commit to opening a store in Detroit.

Spat now showing in 3-D

Sony Pictures and major cinema operators are locked in a standoff over who will pay for 3-D glasses for "Men in Black 3," a major summer release a week away from its debut.

Detroit Mercantile in Eastern Market has general store feel

There's a new store opening in Eastern Market Saturday with the feel of walking back in Detroit history.

Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall

Meta, Mo.— Missouri-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because of potential exposure to salmonella.

Online gambling may be up to states

A federal loophole and a divided Congress means individual states will start approving Internet gambling within the next two years, but Michigan likely won't be one of them, experts say.

Oil, gas prices may keep sliding to long weekend

If you're lucky enough to live in some parts of the United States, you may see gas pump prices fall to around $3.25 a gallon or less in the next week or two.