As strike continues at American Axle, storm brews for General Motors

Ginger ale lovers throwing 160th birthday party for Vernors

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 10, 2026

As Michigan fuel prices drop, new Mideast fighting raises concerns

Sources: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon-cutting to take place Friday

You can visit national parks for free on Flag Day, not Juneteenth

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/06/08/michigan-gas-prices-lower-mideast-war-ceasefire/90454930007/">As Michigan fuel prices drop, new Mideast fighting raises concerns</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/06/08/gordie-howe-international-bridge-ribbon-cutting-snyder-whitmer-trump/90458444007/">Sources: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon-cutting to take place Friday</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/06/08/trump-cuts-free-national-park-entry-on-juneteenth/90454912007/">You can visit national parks for free on Flag Day, not Juneteenth</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday June 9, 2026

UAW declares strike at American Axle, a key GM supplier

Curious about Xtreme Xperience supercar rides? We gave it a try.

Whitmer reconvenes Michigan gun violence task force

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/05/31/uaw-members-to-strike-at-american-axle-no-contract-no-axles/90347993007/">UAW declares strike at American Axle, a key GM supplier</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/06/03/xtreme-xperience-supercar-driving-m1-concourse/90361759007/">Curious about Xtreme Xperience supercar rides? We gave it a try.</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/05/michigan-violence-prevention-group-aims-to-curb-gun-deaths/90404512007/">Whitmer reconvenes Michigan gun violence task force</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday June 8, 2026

Detroit could be on hook for $27M in demo dirt cleanup

Leaving your dog out on 80-degree days? Michigan city will cite you

Here's when you can get a sneak peek at the second Dutch Girl Donuts

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/06/04/detroit-demo-dirt-cleanup/90352847007/">Detroit could be on hook for $27M in demo dirt cleanup</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/crime/2026/06/04/leaving-dog-outside-summer-eastpointe-fine/90402149007/">Leaving your dog out on 80-degree days? Michigan city will cite you</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/06/02/free-doughnuts-sneak-peek-dutch-girl-donuts-second-location-new-center/90375919007/">Here's when you can get a sneak peek at the second Dutch Girl Donuts</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday June 10, 2026

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