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Canada has opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit after a Canada-only ribbon cutting. The opening has occurred while the US has imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and the two countries remain in talks over how toll revenue and other terms will be shared.
Ford and Aramark are reviewing kiosk payments after workers wrongly branded as snack thieves led to terminations. Several cases have emerged at Ford plants, with employees reinstated in some instances after payment glitches are cited. Ford and Aramark say they are examining limited kiosk issues.
AP News and other outlets report that a loaded firearm was found at a Canton Township daycare. No injuries occurred as staff intervened; two parents face charges related to gun storage laws and risk of harm. Investigations and forthcoming court appearances are noted.
Ford has announced that vehicles built on its upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle platform will verify internal connections using onboard computers, a shift from traditional off-line inspections. External factory cameras remain, but internal verification will happen after power-up, guiding workers in real-time. The move accompanies broader efficiency gains, including a streamlined assembly tree for the Fathom EV.