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The future of shopping: Smarter barcodes are coming to checkout
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona joins Melanie Nuce-Hilton who breaks down the new technology
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From representing legends to saving lives: Darren Prince's journey of recovery
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona talks to celebrity agent Darren Prince who is now helping others break free from addiction https://officialdarrenprince.com/ https://www.aiminghighfoundation.org/...
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DOJ warns election officials they could be criminally charged over noncitizen voters
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. This story also appeared in Votebeat The U.S. Department of Justice has sent letters to elect...
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Roman Swing: Prayer, Confession & Dancing - Detroit Catholic
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Paige Shiver sues University of Michigan for records relating to Sherrone Moore investigation
The lawsuit alleges Paige Shiver, Sherrone Moore's ex-aide, faced sex discrimination at the University of Michigan and said a university employee illegally accessed her medical records....
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Detroit artist performs at African World Festival
Detroit artist, Kevin Miller, joins Brandon Hudson to discuss the Detroit African World Festival and the journey that led him to a career in music.
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Ukraine gets a Patriot license from Trump, but the missiles it needs most are years away
Two nights before President Trump stood beside Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit here and handed him the words he'd been chasing since the last administration, Russia fired 29 ballistic missiles at Kyiv. Ukraine's air defenses stopped none of them. Zero for 29. Ukrainian Air...
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Meta AI image tool can use public Instagram posts unless users opt out
Meta has launched a new AI image-generation model that can use content from public Instagram profiles. All users with public profiles have been automatically opted into the program.The Muse Image model can update, remix and generate images based on user prompts. If a public user ...
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Possible human remains found in Detroit apartment building during renovation
Possible human remains were found in an apartment building Wednesday morning, police said.Detroit police said someone was renovating an apartment building in the 5200 block of S Clarendon on Wednesday, July 8, at around 10:30 a.m., when they discovered possible adult human remain...
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Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS....
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Southeast Michigan begins losing daylight at over one minute per day
While we still have plenty of Summer left to enjoy, you may start to notice the loss of daylight length across Southeast Michigan.We started losing only seconds of daylight on June 22nd after the summer solstice. Today, July 8th, marks the first day of the year that daylight is l...
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A mobile game wants players to help recover lost Revolutionary War treasures
Gamers are being asked to hunt down lost artifacts from the American Revolutionary War in a virtual treasure hunt that creators hope will lead to some real-world discoveries.Junes Journey is a popular free-to-play hidden object mobile game from Berlin-based developer Wooga.Player...
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A look into the history of the family who created WCHB radio | One Detroit
This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - American Black Journal In a special Destination Detroit report, One Detroit producer Bill Kubota explores the history of WCHB and WJZZ radio with members of the family who founded the stations. Annette Bass and...
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Women's pro baseball is here and team nicknames and logos have been released
Women's pro baseball is back.The Women's Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name inspired by pioneering women.Kelsie Whitmore, the star pitcher who was the first overall pick i...
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A conversation with Kate Levin Markel of the McGregor Fund | American Black Journal
This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - American Black Journal Host Stephen Henderson sits down with McGregor Fund President Kate Levin Markel to talk about her decision to step down from her position at the end of the year to make way for new leaders...
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Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors
The Statue of Liberty. The Hollywood sign. Walmart?The nations largest retailer has entranced World Cup tourists. Videos by first-time Walmart visitors from abroad have racked up millions of views and thousands of comments on social media.Now Walmart wants to capitalize on that u...
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Fitness, 'looksmaxxing' influencer Connor Murphy reportedly dies in apparent drowning in Thailand
Connor Murphy, a fitness influencer and YouTuber, reportedly died after an apparent drowning in Thailand.
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Oil prices rise and Dow drops after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are dropping worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after Trump said the agreement to pause fighting was over, though he added that he would allow...
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Federal judge rules Wayne County must notify homeowners of pending lawsuit alleging ‘gross abuse’ in foreclosure process
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Wayne County failed to notify tens of thousands of homeowners of its involvement in a pending federal class action lawsuit alleging “gross governmental abuse” in the county’s foreclosure process.The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for ...
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Detroit Tigers Pitcher Justin Verlander To Retire At End Of 2026 Season - Patch
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Trump must pay $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll, judge says
E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5.8 million that was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.Judge Lewi...
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DPD investigating after human remains found in home on Detroit's west side
Human remains were found in a furnace of an home on Detroit's west side, the Detroit Police Department tells us.The remains was found by an individual working on the home in the 5200 block of S Clarendon just after 11 a.m.Anyone with information can call 313-596-2260 or CrimeStop...
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Former Milwaukee judge ordered to pay $5,000 for obstructing arrest of immigrant
Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal officers in a case that highlighted President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown, was sentenced to a $5,000 fine in federal court Wednesday....
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MDHHS: More than 900 cyclosporiasis cases now reported in Michigan
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has jumped to more than 900 since June 22, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.According to the MDHHS, there are 992 cases as of Wednesday, July 8, at 9:30 a.m. That's up from...
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US-Belgium match draws biggest soccer audience in US history
Mondays United States-Belgium World Cup match was the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, Fox Sports reported.According to Fox, the match drew more than 30 million viewers. Viewership peaked at 36 million early in the second half of Mondays match. The United States lost...
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Justin Verlander announces retirement after 2026 season, named to All-Star team for 10th time in career
After pitching for just over two decades, Justin Verlander will retire as a Tiger at the end of the 2026, he announced on Social Media.Justin Verlander has also been named to the American League All-Star team for the 10th time in this career, with the Tigers announcing that he'll...
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GOP Gubernatorial Debate is tonight, moderator Roop Raj on what to expect
Tonight's Republican Gubernatorial Debate features Mike Cox, John James and Perry Johnson.
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Trump says he is ‘number one’ on Iran kill list as countries trade strikes
President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that he is "number one on the kill list for Iran."Trump made the comment when asked why he would not fly back to the U.S. from the NATO summit in Turkey on a plane gifted to him by Qatar. Instead, he is expected to return on an older model...
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Walk for the Red honors firefighters affected by cancer
The annual Walk for the Red is a journey across the state to raise money for families of firefighters who deal with a disproportionate amount of cancer. This year's walk is Sept. 10-13....
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Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise as beach season peaks
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise as beach season peaks across the U.S.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the potentially deadly bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus are more likely to be found in warmer, coastal waters especially in th...
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan: Latest case numbers near 1K mark
Michigan usually averages only about 50 cases a year, said Dr. Joel Kammeyer from DMC.
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Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak: Cases rise to nearly 1,000 across the state
Nearly 1,000 Michiganders have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a severe stomach bug linked to parasites found in food or water.As of 9:30 a.m. on July 8, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 992 cyclosporiasis cases across the state since June 22. On Tues...
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Maine Democrats prepare for potential of Platner exiting Senate race
The Maine Democratic Party appears to be preparing for the possibility that Graham Platner will drop out of the U.S. Senate race.Platner said Monday that he is weighing his next steps after a woman came forward and accused him of raping her. Platner has denied the allegation.Plat...
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Detroit River tour highlights restoration successes, $1-billion cleanup hurdle: ‘We all have a role to play’
A person standing on the Detroit River shoreline 50 years ago would hesitate to touch the water, according to the Friends of the Detroit River’s McKenzi Waliczek. Civic Action Toolbox Why it matters The Detroit River has transformed dramatically as a...
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Man Arrested After Threats To Wayne State University: Reports - Patch
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Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug possession charges
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle.Its the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narrow...
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'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations, 'Hacks' is top among comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced Wednesday.HBO Max's emergency room series "The Pitt" was a rookie upstart last year with big wins including best ...
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Mega Millions jackpot reaches 11th $600 million drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot is back above the $600 million mark.Nobody won Tuesday nights drawing, sending the jackpot to an estimated $604 million for Fridays drawing.The lump-sum cash option is estimated at about $266 million.RELATED STORY | Changes are coming to the Mega Million...
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DTE Power Outage Credit: How to recoup money following severe weather
Thousands remain without power on day five of no electricity following severe storms
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Another hazardous heat dome will arrive this weekend—this time for the West
Yet another brutal heat dome is set to roast part of the United States starting this weekend as part of a major weather pattern change.The East Coast was in the hot seat last week and the West is next up for a heat dome a large area of high pressure that stalls over an area, tra...
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Detroit police arrest funeral home worker in connection to alleged shooting of his children’s mother
A 39-year-old Detroit man is facing multiple charges for allegedly shooting the mother of his children during a domestic dispute at a home on Sunday.The defendant — identified at his arraignment on Tuesday as James Henry Few IV — is employed at the C.W. Morris - J.W. Henry Funera...
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A Wayne County women turned a $700 lottery prize into $100k
A Wayne County woman turned a $700 prize into a $100,000 prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Firework Fortune Frenzy online instant game.The 80-year-old-woman chose to remain anonymous. “I was bored one night after my husband went to bed, so I logged on to my Lottery account to ...
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Uncle Sam Jam will be held in Wayne County this weekend --Here’s what to expect
The Uncle Sam Jam will bring over 40 rides, a chance to ride a monster truck, shows and tournaments to Wayne County this weekend.The festival will be held at the Woodhaven Community Center on Hall and West Road off of I-75 from July 9-12.Here’s what the event will offerAll-day ri...
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Gov. Beshear seeks answers on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health amid hospitalization
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is formally requesting that Sen. Mitch McConnell provide an update on his health amid speculation about the 84-year-old senators condition.McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 but has not disclosed why. Senate Republicans insist he is conscious...
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Here’s how your library card can offer you over 500 family perks and discounts statewide
This summer, your library card can get you access to a Michigan Activity Pass for free.The pass offers over 500 partnerships and discounts at parks, campgrounds, museums and spots across the Michigan.Click here to activate the free Michigan Activity Pass and browse perks statewid...
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A fresh food mobile market comes to Wayne County to help with food insecurity -- Here’s how
A mobile market is coming to Wayne County to help bring fresh food to neighborhoods in need.The Well Wayne Fresh Truck Mobile Market has been created by a partnership from Eastern Market and Wayne County.The truck will make regular stops at senior housing, woman, infant and child...
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Invasive bloody red shrimp confirmed to have spread to all 5 Great Lakes
Scientists have confirmed a tiny invasive shrimp species from Eastern Europe lives in Lake Superior, previously the final Great Lake to have avoided the spread of the species.The bloody red shrimp is about half an inch long, bright red, hides in rocks during the day, and glows if...
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ICE agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle during an operation Tuesday, the agency said.The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican nation...
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Rocket Dream Nine and Motown Museum Music Stage headline fan amenities at 2026 Rocket Classic
The Rocket Classic is coming to Detroit later this summer, giving Detroit-area golf fans something to look forward to, with the PGA Tour event at the Detroit Golf Club happening July 30-August 2.Here is a list of the amenities fans in attendance can look forward to: The Rocket Dr...
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Trump says US will give license to Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology for the war now in its fifth year.Well give them th...
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5-year-old boy shot while riding bike near Detroit park, police say - MLive.com
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Michigan DNR asking public to report sightings of gray foxes in the state
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking for the publics help to locate gray foxes in the state.The DNR reports that the state has populations of the red fox and the gray fox, but says the gray fox is much more elusive. Wildlife researchers are currently working to ...
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Krispy Kreme, Girl Scouts team up for cookie-inspired doughnuts
Just in time for summer, Krispy Kreme and the Girl Scouts are teaming up for a sweet treat.The doughnut chain will offer three new flavors inspired by Girl Scout cookies: Thin Mints, Lemon-Ups and Coconut Caramel.The Thin Mints doughnut is a glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate ic...
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Senior residents given all clear after gas leak evacuation at tower
A gas line was damaged at the Highland Towers, 25225 Greenfield Road.
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Farmington Hills man sentenced for OWI, deadly hit-and-run on Detroit’s east side
The man accused of killing a 40-year-old Sterling Heights woman in a fatal hit-and-run while driving drunk in Detroit last fall was sentenced on Tuesday to 6-15 years in prison.Cameron Lee Sims, 24, of Farmington Hills, faced five charges in connection to the Sept. 5 collision, i...
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Michigan’s Rx Kids cash aid program expands outside of Michigan
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press A Michigan cash aid program is expanding out of state for the first time. Rx Kids, which kicked off in Flint more than two...
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Garbage truck hits gas main, causing residents in Southfield apartment complex to evacuate
Residents at a senior living apartment complex in Southfield were evacuated Wednesday morning after a garbage truck hit a gas main.Southfield Fire Chief Joey Thorington said a garbage truck struck a 3-inch gas main below the shutoff at Highland Towers on July 8 at around 8:30 a.m...
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Air travelers see higher prices despite lower oil costs
Oil prices have fallen to levels seen before the Iran war, but airfares have not followed suit.According to Deutsche Bank, airfares are up 15% to 20% from a year ago, while jet fuel prices have fallen 35% since April.The consumer price index put out by the U.S. Bureau of Labor St...
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