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If election season is causing stress, you're not alone. A survey from LifeStance Health found that 70% of Americans are experiencing at least some stress or anxiety about the midterm elections. Gen Z and millennials were more likely to report being stressed by the election. Only ...
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Detroit City Clerk Janice M. Winfrey and other election officials are holding a press conference at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday from the Northwest Activities Center, to provide a second update on notable Election Day developments throughout the city. In her previous update at 7:30 a.m. th...
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The polls are officially open across Michigan as voters prepare to make their choices about issues and candidates for big races in the state, including the U.S. Senate race, Michigan governor, and more. Below you can find the latest news on Election Day, including voter turnout a...
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From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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If you're looking for more than just a free sticker on Election Day, shopping local may come with some extra perks. Federal law prohibits offering rewards in exchange for voting, but many businesses are providing giveaways and discounts to anyone who walks through the door. Krisp...
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Detroit police say a 2-year-old child was shot inside a home on the city's west side Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the home in the 12900 block of Evergreen near W. Davison on a report of a child shot. Police said the 2-year-old was shot with an unsecured firearm. The chi...
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Democrats have a chance to flip control of the House and Senate, which would put a check on Trump's agenda. Outlier Media · By Steve Peoples and Bill Barrow, The Associated Press · A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day...
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Detroiters are casting their ballots at precincts and talking about what brought them out for Election Day.
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10:05 a.m. — Wednesday, Nov. 3 Detroit is among eight Michigan cities where federal election monitors and observers are being deployed for today’s general election. The US Department of Justice, in a Nov. 3 news release , noted that the city, along with Lansing, E. Lansing, Grand...
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Police Chief Todd Bettison said the 2-year-old was shot with an unsecured firearm while the mother cooked breakfast.
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President Donald Trump said in an Election Day interview with Fox News that the United States will not provide $4 billion in aid to Israel, claiming the country no longer needs the assistance. Trump said the United States will continue to sell weapons to Israel. His comments mark...
