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Phony loan company claims to be in GR

A fake loan company that the state government has tried to shut down claims that it operates out of a major Grand Rapids office building -- but actually, it

CPSC recall: Honeywell portable heaters

The makers of Honeywell portable electric heaters is recalling about 19,000 devices because of a burn hazard.

Study:unsafe chemicals in baby products

A study from an environmental organization found hazardous and untested flame retardants in baby products sold around the country, including Michigan.

Treasury: Debit cards for tax refunds

Low-income taxpayers who don't have bank accounts will be able to get their tax refunds this year on prepaid debit cards supplied by the government, the

Metallic taper candles recalled

About 33,000 metallic taper candles sold at Yankee Candle stores are being recalled due to a potential fire hazard.

Thanksgiving sales bring shoppers

Not all Americans tucked into turkey with their families on Thanksgiving. Some were out shopping, hitting sales ahead of the crowds expected Friday.

3D TV: new device, new language

When 3D TV is good, it's very good. It sucks you in. It's in your face, you're in its face. Or so it seems. No wonder you're picturing one of these sleek,

New 5/3 debit cards 'safety precaution'

A security breach through a third-party payment company prompted Fifth Third Bank to send new debit cards to its customers as a safety precaution.

Toyota recalls 2.3 million cars

Toyota Motor Corp. built its reputation in the U.S. as a maker of safe and dependable vehicles, but the quality of the Japanese automaker's fleet continues to

Grants to Mich will expand broadband

Two grants from the federal recovery act will help bring new broadband technology to Michigan, making it easier for people to get access to the Internet.

'Day after' shoppers look for deals

If you got a gift card or two in your stocking, retailers are counting on you to help spur after Christmas sales.

All Slim-Fast cans recalled

Unilever PLC's U.S. subsidiary says it has recalled all canned Slim Fast drinks because of the possibility of bacterial contamination that could cause

Toyota to replace 3.8M gas pedals

Toyota Motor Corp. will replace gas pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States.

Use the Web to plan Black Friday deals

For Brenda Bennett, Black Friday is tradition. Each year on Thanksgiving Day, she sits with her sister and neighbor with the ads spread out across a big table,

Consumers Energy asked: why no refunds?

State regulators are asking Consumers Energy Co. to show why it hasn't returned unspent funds to its Michigan customers.

Mich lower home heating costs expected

Home heating costs this winter are expected to be lower than last year for many Michigan households because of a drop in natural gas prices and the probability

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