DTE says a $1.6B Department of Energy loan will fund roughly 800 miles of gas-line upgrades and expanded storage, a package the company says will lower long‑term costs. Regulators and critics say questions remain about who pays and when money moves.

Severe storms early Friday left more than 24,000 DTE customers without power across Metro Detroit. Crews are working to restore service and officials warn residents to avoid downed lines.

Ford is recalling 548,463 Expeditions after console chrome trim can peel and create sharp edges; dealers will replace affected parts free.