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Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Metro Detroit business owner Josh Block released his new book People Matter at Work on January 7; the book explains his ideas on the future of work and why people remain essential during evolving work trends. FOX 2 Detroit
- ➤ Eligible Amazon customers in Michigan who used Prime ten times or fewer can file a claim in the FTC $2.5 billion settlement; claims are due by July 23 and payments will be capped at $51 based on membership fees (following automatic payouts in November-December). Hometown Life
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ DTE Energy will add a $2.99 fee for residential and a $9.99 fee for commercial card payments effective March 2; customers can avoid fees by paying with checks, cash, or bank debit. Cards will not be accepted at kiosks from Jan 26 and auto-pay users will be unenrolled on Feb 27. CBS News Detroit
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ International Academy West in the Huron Valley Schools district doubled its enrollment last year while Michigan public high schools saw declines. The free school offers an IB program that attracts local families with its collaborative approach and strong college-prep focus. WXYZ
- ➤ Money Matters for Youth, a financial literacy program for ages 8-18, is participating in Times Square today to celebrate the opening bell on the first official trading day. Organizers aim to boost money skills among local kids & inspire future financial confidence. FOX 2 Detroit
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ No one won Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot on Jan. 6, raising it to $199 million (a $3 million prize was recorded for matching five numbers with the 3x multiplier). The next drawing will occur Friday, Jan. 9 at 11 p.m. Hometown Life
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oakland County will flush its government campus water systems weekly starting Monday, Jan. 12 after Legionella was found in county buildings. County officials said risk remains very low and extra precautions (like N-95 masks) are available for vulnerable employees and the public. The Detroit News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Southfield health experts warn that weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can cause significant muscle loss if not paired with a high-protein diet and strength training. Local physicians and trainers advise residents to balance these medications with exercise to protect their overall health. Click on Detroit
- ➤ Michigan health officials recommended that families follow vaccine schedules set by the American Academy of Pediatrics or Family Physicians rather than the CDC's revised guidelines — which remove six routine shots including hepatitis A and rotavirus — to prevent confusion among schools, doctors, and manufacturers. CBS News Detroit
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Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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