A new study has found that struggles with money and work are the main factors driving global stress levels. According to research conducted by the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research, stress levels are rising worldwide, with women and younger adults reporting the highest levels. RELA...
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What to know: Michigan State Police are investigating a possible barricaded situation on Detroit’s west side. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at approximately 1:20 p.m. Near Westbrook Street and Pembroke Avenue in Detroit. Police said there is currently no known threat to the public. This is...
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Inkster police are expected to provide an update on the alleged parental kidnapping of two children on Wednesday. Previous coverage --> 2 Inkster children rescued in Ohio after alleged parental kidnapping What happened? Relatives told Local 4 that the mother was tied up and pisto...
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A large police presence was seen in Detroit's Rouge Park on Wednesday afternoon. Law enforcement from both Detroit and Michigan State were in the area of West Outer Drive and West Chicago around 12:30 p.m....
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Check out Planet Detroit’s 2026 Voter Guide to look up your races, compare candidates on environmental issues and follow Planet Detroit’s coverage, from governor to your state House district. Ann Arbor’s citizen-led ballot initiative to create a municipal energy utility that coul...
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A Chicago-area high school employee was arrested and charged in Michigan after allegedly driving to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy, according to the FBI. Christopher Thomas Mertens, who allegedly told an undercover officer he worked in high school maintenance, fir...
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More than a year after President Donald Trump deployed National Guard members to begin patrolling the streets of the nation's capital, a federal appeals court on Wednesday opened a hearing on the legality of his action by asking the government if there were any limits on a presid...
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Americans under 30 dont vote as much as their older peers, but experts say 1829-year-olds may be a group to watch this election. There are signs Gen Z is motivated to show up to the polls in historically high numbers. "This is personal for a lot of young people, and that's really...
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A plane crashed in a densely wooded part of Sauk County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday evening, killing all six people on board, including one child.
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Joni Mitchell has finally become an American citizen, more than 60 years after leaving her native Canada. The legendary singer-songwriter posted a picture of herself holding a US flag at the naturalization ceremony on Tuesday, with the caption: A journey that began 62 years ago. ...
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Travelers may be planning their vacations a little differently in 2027. According to the Expedia Group's newly released "Unpack '27: The Trends in Travel" report , travelers are looking for more intentional and personalized experiences in the year ahead. Vrbo, a vacation rental c...
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What to know: Color is past peak in the far north and parts of the West Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is mostly at or past peak, while the Lower Peninsula ranges from low to high color. Next week, the U.P. will be mostly past peak. Northern Lower Michigan is forecast for high-to-pea...
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Key Takeaways: A Macomb County judge approved a request by Kim Mathers’ attorney on Wednesday to adjourn an upcoming court hearing, giving her more time to file motions in the case The judge denied a separate motion by Mathers’ attorney seeking a reinstatement of the bond conditi...
