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A Detroit judge has been removed from the court docket just days after handcuffing a 15-year-old girl who fell asleep in court during a summer field trip. On Tuesday, the Detroit-based nonprofit Gleaning of Detroit brought a group of minors into 36th District Court Judge Kenneth King’s courtroom to learn more about what’s happening in the courtroom. As the day progressed, King “chose to make an example of a 15-year-old girl in front of her peers,” Green Detroit spokeswoman Colleen Rober said in a statement Tuesday. “The judge handcuffed her and put her in a prison uniform and yelled at…

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — It was a day of celebration in Williamsville as West Herr Automotive Group and the Scott Beeler Family Foundation donated 10 new handcycles to the Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports organization.The Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports organization provides opportunities for adults and children with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities to participate in sports. Wikipedia A group of athletes from Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports test out new handcycles donated by West Herr Automotive Group and the Scott Beeler Family Foundation. The Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports organization provides opportunities for adults and children with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities to…

Tempe car dealership settles lawsuit for $2 million TEMPE, Ariz. — An Arizona car dealership is set to settle allegations that it engaged in deceptive sales practices that led customers to overpay for cars. The Arizona Attorney General (AG) hopes the action sends a message, while Coulter Buick GMC Tempe owners are defending their business. The FTC and the Attorney General’s office called the sales tactics a “bait-and-switch” scheme, alleging that the dealer advertised lower online prices for the cars but added more than $4,000 in surcharges and interest, and that the dealer discriminated against Latinos. The dealer settled the…

A couple on the Southwest Side were asleep in their home when they were woken up by a call reporting someone had broken into their business. Store owners Ayesha Khan and Sunny Khan said they received a call from a security company around 3 a.m. Thursday informing them that an alarm had gone off at their store, New Quick Market, at 8301 S. Kedzie Ave. in the Ashburn neighborhood. After calling police, the couple jumped into their car and sped to the store. When they arrived, Aisha said she was shocked but not surprised by the damage that awaited them:…

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, the fast fashion industry is the second largest user of water in the world and contributes to global carbon emissions. FALMOUTH, Maine — With less than a month until school starts back up, many people are looking for ways to save on clothing. While some shoppers are looking to save money by buying second-hand items at thrift stores, Morgan Sewall, retail marketing and communications specialist for Goodwill Northern New England, said shopping at thrift stores saves more than just money. “The fast fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters contributing to global…

A health care worker seals a coronavirus swab after completing a test at the ProHealth Urgent Care coronavirus testing site in Wantagh, New York, on April 30, 2020. Al Bello/Getty Images North America Hide caption Toggle caption Al Bello/Getty Images North America If it seems like a lot of people have COVID-19 right now, you’re not imagining it. We are now in the midst of the summer wave of COVID-19 around the world. Nearly every state has found high or very high concentrations of the COVID-19 virus in its wastewater, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and…

The post Eagles rookie Johnny Wilson enters concussion protocol appeared first on NBC Sports PhiladelphiaFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Eagles rookie Johnny Wilson will not play in tonight’s game against New England.The sixth-round pick out of Florida State University is undergoing concussion testing following Tuesday’s joint Eagles-Patriots practice.The 23-year-old Wilson had a very good training camp, but his form seemed to ease up a bit last week, when he had just one catch for seven yards in Friday’s preseason opener against the Ravens and struggled to catch passes in one-on-one situations during drills.The Eagles’ third receiver position remains up in the air.…

DETROIT – City of Detroit residents now have more community-based options for health and wellness testing.This week, Neighborhood Wellness Center groups are opening at seven churches across Detroit.The opening of these centers is part of a collaboration with the Detroit Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.”We responded in 2020 with COVID-19 testing,” said Pastor Charles Williams II of Historic King Solomon Baptist Church, “and we also responded with vaccinations. But now, most importantly, we’re responding to stem the tide of health disparities, including high blood pressure, diabetes and access to quality health care.”City of Detroit…

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2024 Zicle X Australia is one of the most competitive new car markets in the world, and a new entrant has joined the fray. Zeekr is the latest brand looking to establish itself locally, officially launching in Sydney this week. Part of a portfolio of brands controlled by Chinese giant Geely, Zeekr is a premium all-electric brand that competes with the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Geely’s fellow brand Volvo. Zeekr will operate entirely separately from Geely’s fellow Volvo and Polestar in Australia, but is positioning itself to take advantage of its place within the multinational group, utilising its European…