Megha Majumdar is the author of the bestselling novel, 'A Guardian and a Thief' which is an Oprah’s Book Club pick. Her debut novel, 'A Burning,' was a TODAY Show Read With Jenna book club pick and longlisted for the National Book Award, among other honors. Majumdar was born and raised in Kolkata...
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Temperatures climbing into the 90s have sent Downriver residents searching for relief and they're finding it at splash pads, community pools, and local parks. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Beating the heat DownriverTaylor resident Cam Smith brought his toddler to the splash pad for exactly ...
A 19-year-old man and his 20-year-old passenger, both from Macomb Township, had left Brandenburg Park in Chesterfield Township on a wave runner to head to Cabana Blue Lakefront Grill in Clay Township, a couple of miles away across Anchor Bay. However, on the way back, the passenger fell off in ...
Think you know the difference between food poisoning and a parasite? That assumption might be why some people don’t get the right treatment.Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora. It can look like a typical “stomach bug” until it doesn’t go away.Thousands ...
The US House voted Tuesday to pass a measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country, springing Congress forward into an issue that has long stumped lawmakers and spurred impassioned pleas by parents, farmers and others with sharply divergent views.It will now will head to the...
Nearly 100-degree heat didn’t stop East Side Detroiters from gathering in protest, calling on the owners of a newly renovated building on Whittier near Roxbury to find another use for it before it reopens as a strip club.Neighbors gathered outside the planned location of ‘Covergirls.’ The “grand ...
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said an officer in an undercover vehicle made contact with another vehicle on I-94 and Allard when a suspect started firing multiple shots. The suspects were allegedly in a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
With temperatures approaching 100 degrees, many people are choosing to stay inside. However, for those who do go outside, there are some creative ways to stay cool.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.A day after his 19th birthday, Yamal was denied a goal on a clos...
Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky were named as the three other states managing the outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has exploded in Michigan, sickening thousands of people.
Family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered in Sterling Heights on Tuesday to honor Emily Barker, a Clinton Township native and wildland firefighter killed last month while battling a massive wildfire near the Utah-Colorado border. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Macomb County community hono...
Michigan Democratic voters were asked in a recent poll how they felt about the 2026 U.S. Senate primary election in the state.A poll conducted by WDIV/Detroit News asked Democratic voters from across the state about their opinions on various topics in the 2026 primary election. A portion of these...
Michigan health officials are urging residents to avoid bagged lettuce and salad mixes while investigators work to identify the source of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands of people in the state and more than 5,000 nationwide.As of Tuesday (July 14), Michigan had reported more tha...
Dr. Michael Yusaf discusses the dangers of electric bikes and scooters and shares tips on how to ride safely with Ronia Shamona.
Megha Majumdar is the author of the bestselling novel, 'A Guardian and a Thief' which is an Oprah’s Book Club pick. Her debut novel, 'A Burning,' was a TODAY Show Read With Jenna book club pick and longlisted for the National Book Award, among other honors. Majumdar was born and raised in Kolkata...
Lyft and Uber trips that appear to be to and from bars, mileage to a private club and lots of out-of-state travel. Those are just a few of the Oakland County Commission Chairs expenses that taxpayers have paid for recently.Oh, I'm a huge supporter of transparency. I'm a huge supporter for disclos...
The United States on Tuesday reinstated its blockade on vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas in the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the blockade went into effect at 4 p.m. ET and there are now more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and "hundreds of...
Generations of customers are returning to Opal's Hallmark in St. Clair Shores one last time before the store closes for good Saturday.For nearly 50 years, the shop on Harper Avenue has been a go-to destination for greeting cards, last-minute gifts and keepsakes for life's biggest moments. Now, lo...
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has surged to more than 3,300 cases, up from roughly 700 cases the previous week, with 44 people hospitalized. Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: Local restaurant details precautions it's taking amid cyclosporiasis outbreakThe Michigan Department of Health and...
The Detroit Zoo welcomed the second baby gorilla born in the zoo's history over the weekend.According to zoo officials, the female was born to first-time mom Tulivu in the late evening on Sunday, July 12. The mom, baby and baby's father, Mshindi, are all doing well.As a first-time mom, Tulivu mad...
A 28-year-old man died in Florida Tuesday after he was struck by a semi trailer truck. The man was fleeing from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to state officials.The man died while attempting to cross State Road 16 near a gas station. He was one of four people who fled the sc...
A high-speed car crash on Telegraph turned into a drug bust in Monroe County over the weekend.
Music manager, Big Wayne, joins Ronia Shamona in studio to preview the after party following the Rick Ross concert and what these events do for the community.
A 22-year-old man suspected in a deadly shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets has been released from jail pending further investigation, as the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office continues reviewing the case.The shooting occurred Saturday in the mall’s food court. Police say the suspect — a va...
Southeast Michigan will be under both an Air Quality Alert and a Heat Advisory Wednesday. Here’s the breakdown of each.Heat AdvisoryAn upper-level ridge remains in place, funneling heat and humidity into a good portion of the country.Many states are under heat alerts, including Michigan.A Heat Ad...
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins ruby Velez from Right at Home Tri-County Metro to explain signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke and how to protect your loved ones
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona sits down with Hip-Hop Boss Rick Ross to talk about his big event in Detroit and so much more
NEW YORK (AP) Subaru of America is recalling more than 541,000 of its Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent SUVs due to an inaccurate label attached to the vehicles.According to a notice published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week, the now-recalled vehicles were made with...
One person was arrested after a Wayne County deputy was shot at Tuesday afternoon.Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington said a deputy was driving an unmarked car in the area of Peerless and Damman streets near I-94 when shots were fired at the deputy.Previous coverage --> 1 suspect in custody a...
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists.The civil rights suit, filed Tuesday, names the Heritage ...
DTE Energy planned power outage for Wednesday, July 15 has been rescheduled.The outage was planned affect 492 residents in the area of Joy Road and Ann Arbor Trail area for around two hours while DTE crews safely perform work on equipment in the area.A set time and date have not yet been chosen f...
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office said an officer in an undercover vehicle made contact with another vehicle on I-94 and Allard when a suspect started firing shots. The suspects were allegedly in a Jeep Grand Cherokee.o
SMART is deploying cooling buses at 6 locations in Metro Detroit available to the public as a free, air-conditioned space to cool down, stay hydrated, and find relief from extreme heat.Extreme heat is defined as temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit.Those at serious health risks are seniors, pe...
The US House will vote Tuesday on a measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country, springing Congress forward into an issue that has long stumped lawmakers and spurred impassioned pleas by parents, farmers and others with sharply divergent views.If the measure passes, it wil...
The air-raid sirens over Kyiv now sound after the explosions, not before. Russia has moved its ballistic-missile launchers close enough to cut the flight time to the capital to roughly three minutes too fast for the city to be warned in time.Even so, Ukraine's air force said Tuesday it shot down...
Brandon Hudson celebrates National Ice Cream Month with Jason Eddleston from Rays Ice Cream who aims to ensure generations to come continue making memories in the parlor.
Emily Linn from City Bird joins Brandon Hudson on the city of Detroit's birthday to discuss why Detroit made products resonate so strongly with Detroiters and tourists.
Detroit artist, Keem The Franchize, shares his journey through cancer with Brandon Hudson. Now, he's taking the stage at The Magic Bag, using his music and story to inspire others facing their own challenges.
Two men used hammers to smash displays and steal jewelry from a diamond store inside Great Lakes Crossing, now police want help finding them.Auburn Hills Police were dispatched Helzberg Diamond Outlet store inside the mall for a smash-and-grab at around 7:30 p.m. on July 13.Allegedly after steali...
Two kids have been saved from the second floor of an on fire home after use of a trash can to reach them in Oakland County.Around 5 p.m. on Friday, July 10, a 911 caller reported two children trapped and unable to escape from a second floor of a home in the 2900 block of Meadowbrook Court in Orio...
A Detroit man connected to a deadly shooting at an elementary school has been charged.
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