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Thousands of DTE Energy customers affected by severe storms and tornadoes across Metro Detroit may be entitled to automatic bill credits of $42 a day after prolonged power cuts. The storms on September 2 and 3 brought damaging winds, fallen trees and tornadoes to south-east Michigan. The National Weather Service said nearly 300,000 power outages were reported, while an EF-2 tornado struck the east side of Detroit — the city’s first confirmed tornado since 1997. Some customers remained without electricity for several days, with the final outages reportedly restored on Labor Day. DTE has warned that spoiled food, hotel costs…

Israel has announced plans to close Britain’s consulate in East Jerusalem in retaliation for new UK measures targeting goods and services linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the decision had been co-ordinated with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Britain, France and Canada said they would introduce restrictions on trade with settlements, which they regard as illegal under international law. Mr Saar also said British representatives would be removed from a US-led mechanism involved in co-ordinating humanitarian and reconstruction work in Gaza. British personnel involved in training Palestinian Authority security forces in…

Lonnie Bunch, the first African American to lead the Smithsonian Institution, will retire as its secretary at the end of 2026 after nearly 38 years with the organisation. The 73-year-old historian announced his decision on Tuesday, as the Smithsonian faces mounting pressure from Donald Trump’s administration over how its museums present American history. Bunch said his departure was not prompted by the dispute with the White House. In an interview, he said he had been considering retirement for about a year and had concluded that “now’s the time”. “It is with very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude that I announce…

Four members of a Florida family have been found dead after their light aircraft disappeared over waters off the Bahamas while returning home, relatives said. Mario Lamar, 80, was piloting the Piper PA-34 Seneca when it vanished from radar on Monday. His wife, Lili Lamar, 79, and their grandchildren Sofia Sosa, 28, and Christian Sosa, 22, were also aboard. The family said relatives and civilian volunteers located all four bodies on Tuesday and brought them aboard their own boats. They are now working with the US Coast Guard to return the dead to Florida. “It is with profound sadness that…

Canada’s 10-year government bond yield rose on Tuesday, 8 September, as oil prices moved towards $100 a barrel and investors grew more concerned that higher energy costs could keep inflation elevated. The benchmark yield reached 3.806 per cent by around 11.15am Eastern Time, up 2.7 basis points from the previous trading session. It had closed at 3.77 per cent on Friday, according to Bank of Canada data. The move followed a sharp rise in Brent crude, which climbed to $99.46 a barrel, its highest level since 24 July. US crude also reached its strongest price since June as attacks by…

Boox has previewed the Picco, a pocket-sized e-reader due to launch in November, but the compact device will not run Android – meaning users will not be able to install popular reading apps such as Kindle or Google Play Books. The device was shown at IFA 2026 in Berlin as a smaller and more portable alternative to Boox’s Android-based e-readers. Measuring just under 4in, it is designed to be carried in a pocket or bag for reading while travelling or during spare moments. Boox has built its recent e-readers around Android, allowing owners to access third-party apps and existing digital…

An Arizona estate agent who was allegedly involved in a violent outburst on an American Airlines flight has been dismissed by his Tucson employer after passengers restrained him with cable ties and duct tape. Layne Arthur Lundeen, 67, was arrested after Flight AA618, travelling from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark, was diverted to Baltimore-Washington International Airport on September 3. He faces charges of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. ([www-cdn.abcnews.com](https://www-cdn.abcnews.com/amp/US/unruly-passenger-arrested-after-restrained-duct-tape-flight/story?id=136214947)) Arizona estate agent duct-taped to plane seat Maryland Transportation Authority Police said officers found Lundeen secured to his seat when they boarded the aircraft at about 10.15pm. His hands had been restrained…

Robotaxis could become a familiar sight on streets around the world within five years, according to James Peng, founder and chief executive of Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony.ai. Speaking at the Fortune Leaders Forum in Macau on Tuesday, September 8, Mr Peng said advances in self-driving technology had reached a point where passengers would soon be able to summon driverless cars in the same way as conventional taxis. “I think the technology problem is pretty much already solved,” he said. “You’ll be able to hail a robotaxi just like a normal taxi.” Pony.ai already operates commercial robotaxi services in Beijing, Guangzhou,…

George Clooney has spoken about the death of his sister Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, recalling how he held her hand as she died after a battle with cancer. The actor and director was speaking at a masterclass at the Venice Film Festival, where he was honoured with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, when he described his sister’s final moments. “She died very quickly, and I was with her when she died,” Clooney said. He added: “There was this feeling, being with her, holding her hand when she died, understanding how brief all of this is. “It was minutes ago that…

The White House has removed a racist Tetris clone called “Build the Wall” from its newly launched arcade games website, just days after the title was made available online. The game required players to stack blocks of different sizes to prevent what it described as a “zombie border siege”. Its removal was first noted after the website attracted attention for a series of games reflecting President Donald Trump’s political agenda. The reason for taking down Build the Wall has not been disclosed. The Tetris Company had said it was reviewing the matter, amid questions over the unauthorised use of the…