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Morning Buzz: 5 things to know for August 9

Posted at 8:36 AM, Aug 09, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-09 08:36:32-04

1. Delta is now canceling nearly 250 flights this morning as it works to reset operations and take care of its customers.

This comes after a computer system failure on Monday that grounded flights for at least 6 hours, stranding thousands of passengers around the globe.

The airline is offering refunds to passengers on canceled or significantly delayed flights, though it did not specify how long a delay has to be to qualify.

So if you're flying today, just make sure to check your flight status before leaving for the airport.

2. If you're looking for a job, nearly 500 are up for grabs at a career fair in Grand Haven today.

West Michigan works is partnering with the St. Patrick’s and St. Anthony’s job seeker’s program in Ottawa County for this hiring event.

Again it's today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the parish’s family center on Fulton Street in Grand Haven.

20 employers, including Hope Network, H&R Block, CSM Services and Shape Corp will be on hand.

Pay ranges from $8.50-$25 per hour.

Make sure to bring copies of your resume and prepare for on-the-spot interviews.

3. For those who may not fully understand this whole Pokémon Go craze, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts is throwing it back for fans tonight.

It will hold a special screening of the original Pokémon Movie.  The anime film, released in the states in 1999, was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, the same director of the Pokémon television series. The film grossed over $163 million worldwide.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the UICA. They're $8 for the public, and $4 if you're a UICA member.

The movie starts at 8 p.m. and seating is first come, first served.

4. Say goodbye to free Hulu. If you want to watch anything on the streaming service, you'll now have to get a subscription.

Hulu announced Monday that it'll be transitioning to a model that requires everyone to have a subscription similar to Netflix.

A Hulu executive told the Hollywood Reporter since the company added more original and exclusive content, offering a free service didn't quite provide the full Hulu experience anymore.

People who aren't current subscribers will be offered a free 30 day trial. There will still be programs with ads, courtesy of Hulu's distribution partnerships.

5. The South Haven Blueberry Festival kicks off Thursday and continues through the weekend.

There will be plenty to do including pie eating contests, 5k and 10k races, and sand sculpture contests.

Also the big parade through south haven is set for 11 a.m. Saturday.

New this year, there’s a complimentary shuttle service that'll take you from South Haven High School to downtown.