Dearborn woman charged in dental Medicaid fraud scheme
She was employed as an office manager at Dearborn Family Smiles, a dental clinic in Dearborn, at the time of the alleged crimes.
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Detroit officials to speak after stabbing death of Detroit Chipotle worker Jaquoya Wix
Detroit officials are set to speak Thursday afternoon following the stabbing death of a Chipotle worker in Downtown Detroit over the weekend. Watch the press conference live at 1 p.m. here Devon Jason Watson, 42, faces one count of premeditated first-degree murder in the stabbing...
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Meta unveils new AI glasses and major upgrades to muse Assistant
Meta is continuing its push into AI-powered devices and digital assistants, unveiling a slate of new products and upgrades during its Connect event on Wednesday. The tech giant introduced several new offerings centered around its AI assistant, Muse, which is increasingly being in...
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Bills seeking stronger penalties for criminal sexual conduct convictions clear state House
A package of bills aiming to strengthen penalties for criminal sexual conduct convictions in Michigan passed in the state House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislation — introduced by state Reps. Donni Steele (R-Orion Township), Ann Bollin (R-Brighton Township), state Re...
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How to shop smarter for dietary supplements
Nearly 60% of Americans now take dietary supplements, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open looking at 25 years of data. With so many options on store shelves, knowing which ones you actually need, and which ones are worth your money, can be a challenge. Shopper...
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Ask Dr. Nandi: What GLP-1 users should know about the potential risk of a rare type of vision loss
In todays Health Alert, dozens of Americans have filed lawsuits against the makers of popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy over concerns about a rare form of sudden vision loss. Claims say they werent adequately warned. See the report from Dr. Partha Nandi in the video bel...
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Judge dismisses Trump case against Iowa pollster, newspaper
A judge on Wednesday dismissed Donald Trumps lawsuit accusing The Des Moines Register and its former pollster of misrepresenting the state of the 2024 presidential race, rejecting the presidents claim that the newspapers poll coverage violated Iowas consumer fraud law. Calling th...
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This gynecologic cancer has no early detection test. Here’s what to watch
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 21,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. An estimated 12,000 will die from it. It is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the country, and it has the highest death rate of any gynecologic...
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Class I recall issued for raw meat products sold with false labels
More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Star Meat Delivery of North Carolina issued the recall because the meat was produced without federal inspection and carried false USDA labels. The USD...
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Celebrate the First Weekend of Fall in Metro Detroit
It’s the first weekend of fall! Here are some fun events happening across Metro Detroit to help you kick off the season. Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill Launch Party Armada Tonight - get ready for a nostalgic ’90s-style American tailgate at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill. The exclusiv...
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Morning 4: 4 ways to reduce your exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ — and more news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. It’s PFAS Awareness Week – Here are 4 ways to reduce your exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ For the first time in Michigan’s history, officials have dedicated an ent...