U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, an unexpected setback
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
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Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
The September jobs report, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the U.S.
Employers have slashed nearly 1.1 million jobs through October this year, up 65% from a year ago, new labor data shows.
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
Employers have announced nearly 950,000 job cuts through September, the great number of layoffs through September since 2020, an analysis finds.
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Monthly report shows private employers shed 32,000 jobs last month, another sign the labor market is facing new challenges.
The downward revision from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the job market was slowing in 2024 and early 2025.
Americans' confidence in finding a new job fell to the lowest measure on record, new government survey shows.
General Motors will temporarily lay off 360 employees at its Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited risks to the labor market in opening the door to cutting interest rates. Here's what job-seekers should know.
The advent of AI in the workplace is one factor behind a spike in layoffs this year, new labor data shows.
Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
Quality Metalcraft is reporting that 41 of its 351 employees in Livonia are subject to permanent layoff.
An RV manufacturing site in St. Joseph County will close in a few weeks, according to a Michigan WARN notice.
A Michigan WARN Act notice reports that Tribar Technologies operations will be consolidated in Howell.
The company says the layoffs are not related to tariffs. The layoffs are effective April 14.
Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.
Dominique Townsend says the challenges she's faced inspired her to begin developing RideAble, a rideshare service designed specifically for people with disabilities and mobility challenges
Once a revered and beloved figure in the farmworker movement, new sexual abuse allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez are reaching far beyond the union line.
On Thursday, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order to improve lighting across thousands of residential city blocks.
The Detroit Lions have sold out their season tickets ahead of the 2026 season, the team announced on Friday.
Michigan towns hand out huge property tax breaks to companies for pollution control, but many of those sites still break air quality rules.
While the legislation passed both the Michigan House and Senate, it was never formally sent to the governor, leaving it stalled in legal limbo.
A Macomb County man is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in her home while three of her children were in the home.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, say they are working to identify someone who has knocked on the doors of multiple homes in one neighborhood after some claimed that the person appeared to be impersonating a DTE worker.
Police allege that the suspects entered the two stores on March 12 and stole multiple items, threatening to shoot an employee at one of the stores.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department says officers and the Oakland County SWAT responded to the area of Quarton Road between Franklin and Middlebelt.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Once a revered and beloved figure in the farmworker movement, new sexual abuse allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez are reaching far beyond the union line.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
The Detroit Lions have sold out their season tickets ahead of the 2026 season, the team announced on Friday.
Michigan is hosting the women's NCAA Tournament for the second time, and is hoping home court is an advantage again.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Catholics and other faith communities around the world are observing Lent, a season of prayer and fasting and acts of charity. For those abstaining from eating meat, they will be eating fish instead. In part of the celebration are Friday Fish Fries, and one is hosted at St. Andrew's Society of Detroit in Troy.
The war in the Middle East is having an impact on how the Muslim community in Metro Detroit is recognizing Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
Taking the bus or calling an Uber isn't something most people have to plan ahead for. But for people who use wheelchairs, securing a reliable ride can take days, even a week of preparation. One Detroit woman is hoping to change that.
It's Friday Fish Fry at the St. Andrew's Society of Detroit, and chef Kevin Hayes talks participating in the annual event the message behind it.
Once a revered and beloved figure in the farmworker movement, new sexual abuse allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez are reaching far beyond the union line.