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Esperion Therapeutics: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Nov. 07, 2024 06:13 AM EST

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Esperion Therapeutics Inc. (ESPR) on Thursday reported a loss of $29.5 million in its third quarter. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share. The results did not meet Wall Street...

AP Race Call: Democrat Debbie Dingell wins reelection to U.S. House in Michigan's 6th Congressional District

Nov. 06, 2024 00:57 AM EST

Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Michigan on Wednesday, securing a sixth term in Congress. Dingell defeated Republican Heather Smiley to represent the 6th Congressional District, which includes Ann Arbor, the home of the University of Michigan. Dingell spoke out...

Harris brings in Maggie Rogers as she tries to fire up college-age voters in battleground Michigan

Oct. 28, 2024 22:29 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris worked to fire up college-age supporters at a rally and concert in battleground Michigan on Monday featuring singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers, who told the crowd that doing something like voting is “greater than fear” at a time when “the...

Ann Arbor City Council approves ordinance establishing workers' right to sit down

Oct. 22, 2024 15:57 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Ann Arbor City Council has approved an ordinance that grants workers the right to sit down on the job. The ordinance requires manufacturers, retail stores, laundromats, hotels, restaurants, hairdressers, barbers and skin care professionals to let...

Domino's Pizza: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 10, 2024 06:24 AM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Domino's Pizza Inc. (DPZ) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $146.9 million. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company said it had profit of $4.19 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The...

Walz attends Michigan-Minnesota college football game before final prep for Tuesday's debate

Sep. 28, 2024 21:38 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Tim Walz’s dual role as Minnesota’s governor and Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate was on full display Saturday as he attended a tailgate with Michigan football fans before going on the field to meet with Minnesota’s coach. Walz visited Ann...

Federal officials say Michigan school counselor referred to student as a terrorist

Sep. 24, 2024 17:22 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Education Department said Tuesday it confirmed that a Michigan school counselor referred to a Muslim student as a terrorist last fall. The Ann Arbor school district agreed to survey students, families and staff about harassment based on race or natural...

The marquee cross-country road trips have begun in the expanded Big Ten

Sep. 17, 2024 17:41 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Indiana fans converged on the restaurants and hotels of Pasadena's famed Colorado Boulevard last weekend. On Saturday night, they cheered their Hoosiers to a blowout victory at the Rose Bowl. A big contingent of Southern California fans will invade Ann Arbor,...

Charges filed months after a pro-Palestinian camp was cleared at University of Michigan

Sep. 12, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Authorities months later have filed charges against nine people who are accused of trespassing or resisting police during the May break-up of a pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan. “The First Amendment does not provide a cover for illegal...

Biden signs 'common sense' order prioritizing federal grants for projects with higher worker wages

Sep. 06, 2024 18:07 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order for federal grants that will prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards, and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs. Biden said the ideas in his order “are...