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Experts give advice for summer safety

The importance of sunscreen: What types, ingredients to look for

Recall Roundup: Meijer chocolate covered almonds, ice cream, other recalls to know from last week

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Metro Detroit businesses offer Memorial Day weekend deals

Of course, big-name retailers offer Memorial Day weekend deals, but many Metro Detroit-owned stores are too.

Here are the top Memorial Day sales you should know about

If you're heading out to do some shopping this holiday weekend, here are the top sales you should know about.

Door-to-door scammers return: Here's what to look out for

Warm weather means the return of scammers -- especially those that involve going door-to-door. Scammers are on the move again this season, and could come to your home. Here are some scams to watch out for, and what you can do.

New unemployment scam targets thousands of Michiganders who rely on unemployment benefits

There’s a new scam targeting thousands of Michiganders who rely on unemployment benefits from the state. There are some big red flags to watch out for to protect your personal information.

Community encounters Metro Detroit makeover mistake

It's a motor city makeover mistake after a neighborhood came together to clean up a huge mess. But there ended up being a pretty big problem. The junk and trash they gathered in the community effort never got picked up. This happened on Lilac Street near Puritan and Livernois on the city's west side.

Taylor Swift’s concerts in Detroit are expected to bring big business

The fans of Taylor Swift are gearing up for her two performances in Detroit, but they are not the only people excited for the pop star.

Recall Roundup: Target candles, waffle makers, mini fridges, other recalls to know from last week

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

Possible US debt could default -- what to know

There are concerns about the debt ceiling deal and the tight timeline to get it done. Millions of Americans will be affected financially if lawmakers can't make it happen. So what does it all mean to you and your money?

Target recalls 5M candles for laceration, burn hazard: Full list of products, what to do

Target is recalling nearly five million candles after six reports of injuries including lacerations and severe burns.

General Motors recalls 688K SUVs due to anchor bars that may prevent child seats being installed

General Motors is recalling more than 668,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because owners may not be able to hook child seats to the anchors.

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Watch how shipping containers are being used to build homes in Detroit

In recent years, some companies have gotten creative and started building homes out of unused shipping containers.

Happy National Rescue Dog Day! Celebrate by sharing your photos, stories

There’s no better way to celebrate National Rescue Dog Day!

5 tips to negotiating salary for first job out of college

While many graduates to obtain employment right after college, one expert said there are certain negotiating tactics that can be used to maximize the salary of their first job.

Is your pet a rescue? Share with us your stories, photos or videos!

Do you have a pet that was rescued from a bad situation, and now has the life it deserves thanks to your love, sacrifice and devotion?

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Here's how scammers could rip you off for hot tickets in Metro Detroit

Across the country, it's the summer of superstar concerts, including Taylor Swift's visit to Ford Field in Detroit. Have you heard Local 4 is giving away some tickets?

Help Me Hank works to clean up neighborhoods in Detroit

Help Me Hank is tracking trash in another Metro Detroit neighborhood thanks to a tip to our Local 4 help desk. Many of you have been reaching out to Hank as he works to clean up neighborhoods in Detroit.

Stellantis recalls Jeep Cherokee SUVs because power liftgates can catch fire even if engine is off

Stellantis is warning owners of certain Jeep Cherokee SUVs to park them outside and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even if the engine is off.

Hackers using fake AI apps to push Windows, Android malware: What to know

Scammers are using fake Chat GPT apps to pretend to be an AI bot in an effort to push malware onto Windows and Android users. Here's what you need to know.

Help Me Hank: Egg prices drop; Too much tipping?

Our Consumer Investigator Help Me Hank is going over a few major headlines this week, including a drop in egg prices, how people are hanging onto their cars for longer, and maybe a step too far in the tipping world.

Scammers using AI to clone voices for phone scams: What you need to know

Scammers are now cloning people's voices in order to make phone scams sound more convincing than ever before. The goal is simple: to rip you off.

Recall Roundup: Thermometers, Target utility knives, Peloton bikes, recalls to know from last week

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

Couples car fixed after nearly year-long wait in White Lake Township

The battle over a car repair that dragged on for almost a year has finally wrapped, thanks to Help Me Hank. The elderly couple was stuck without a car as they waited for the repair in White Lake Township

Taking a look at new list that ranks dozens of sunscreens

As the summer months approach, a new list is out ranking dozens of sunscreens. Here's what we've learned about the list.

Here's why Kia, Hyundai owners are being targeted by thieves in record numbers

Kia and Hyundai owners are being targeted by thieves in record numbers because the vehicles lack a key security feature.

Peloton recalls two million bikes; Airfare going up in Metro Detroit

A significant safety issue has Peloton recalling more than two million exercise bikes. And if you are planning to travel this summer you better be ready to pay up.

Shopping for Mom? Here are ways to save on Mother's Day gifts

According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend $35.7 billion on Mother's Day gifts in 2023 -- the highest amount ever reported in the NRF survey. But there are ways to buy gifts without breaking the bank. Here are some tips for shopping for Mom.

Detroit community center gets mammogram machine

Access to mammograms is getting easier in the City of Detroit thanks to a new machine that just arrived at the Community Health and Social Services Center.

Illegal dumping ramps up as temperatures rise in Metro Detroit

Help Me Hank tracks trash, and a lot of it is in multiple Detroit neighborhoods. As temperatures rise, police are expecting illegal dumping reports to ramp up.

Couple waits nearly a year for car repair in White Lake Township

A White Lake Township couple waiting almost a year for a car part calls Help Me Hank to investigate, and he comes to the rescue.

White House pushes for airlines to provide refunds, accommodations when there are delays, cancellations

The Biden Administration is pushing for airlines to boost refunds if your flight is delayed or canceled.

Recall Roundup: 11 recalls you should know about from last week

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

Millions of UAW retirees health benefits stolen due to third-party security breach in Metro Detroit

A Help Me Hank alert has been issued over a massive security breach that could impact millions of UAW retirees.

Family Dollar recalls Advil products that were not stored within temperature requirements

Several Advil products sold at Family Dollar stores are being recalled after they were stored outside their labeled temperature requirements, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

How to protect kids from high-tech criminals after Michigan teen targeted by sextortion scheme takes life

Three Nigerian men have been charged in the death of a 17-year-old boy from Michigan who died by suicide because he was blackmailed with a naked picture. READ: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/05/04/3-nigerians-charged-after-michigan-teen-dies-by-suicide-while-being-blackmailed-with-nude-photo/