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"Soccer is truly a beautiful game that if many would just give a chance would fall in love with."
Soccer may be called football by the Europeans but pizza is pizza everywhere.
Neymar gave Brazil a winning start to its home World Cup, scoring twice to lead the host nation to a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over Croatia in the opening game on Thursday.
Soccer fans can be as a close as a tweet, or opening an app, from being immersed in the action at the World Cup in Brazil.
Lots of news coming out of Brazil in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup. Here are 5 things you missed in week 1.
The World Cup is the world's most popular sporting event. Here are 5 things you need to know about the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
The Ann Arbor-based public health and safety organization NSF International announced Monday it had acquired Bioensaios Analysis and Environmental Consulting Laboratory Ltd., based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It will become known as NSF Bioensaios.
Michigan Technological University's Sustainable Futures Institute and a broad range of Pan American partners see biofuel as a good answer to society's growing need for alternative energy. But they want to make sure that it is produced in a sustainable way, benefiting rather than harming the societies and environments producing it.
Lawrence Technological University and the Maua Institute of Technology in San Paulo, Brazil, have signed an agreement to bring Brazilian students to LTU to study mechanical engineering for a year.
The Michigan Brazil Center and Support Office in Brasilia has announced its official opening for Michigan-based companies looking to expand into one of the world's hottest growth markets. The state also announced the intent to open a branch office soon in São Paulo.
Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center is organizing a trade mission to São Paulo, Brazil, from May 12-17, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
TriMas Corp. (Nasdaq: TRS), a diversified global manufacturer, Tuesday announced that its Lamons business has expanded its global footprint and product portfolio in the rapidly growing energy market of Brazil, with the acquisition of Gasket Vedações Técnicas Ltda.
CIMdata Inc., the leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata 2012 Brazil PLM Market Analysis Report, the first in a new series of country-specific reports.
University of Michigan scientists and scholars led by President Mary Sue Coleman will travel to Brazil later this month to strengthen research and academic collaboration with several leading universities and foundations.
The international business services unit of Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, announced that as a result of recent Southeast Michigan trade activities in Brazil, new business and export sales for Automation Alley's trade mission participants now total $188 million, an increase of $22 million.
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The Lansing security visualization software provider IDV Solutions and the Rio de Janeiro IT services provider Allen said Tuesday that they plan to jointly develop opportunities in Brazil's growing security market.
Companies interested in improving their competitive edge and expanding their reach beyond United States' borders are invited to join Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, on a trade mission to Brazil, May 20-26.
Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. Thursday reproted a second quarter loss of $161 million or $2.10 a share, vs. net income of $205 million or $2.64 a share in the same period a year ago.
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. is expanding its use of Troy-based Dimensional Control Systems Inc.'s 3DCS software for tolerance simulation modeling of its airplanes.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
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Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
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In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season. The city will host its 21st annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday.
The Michigan Wolverines will be bringing in a new force after flipping Belleville High School quarterback Bryce Underwood from LSU. Sports insider Alejandro Zuniga sat down with CBS News Detroit to discuss what's next for the team.
Within minutes, life completely changed for sisters Chloe and Helena Bennett. They were inside their Orion Township condo that exploded Tuesday night.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners has rejected a proposal to create a crime suppression unit for the sheriff's office. The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.