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Cranbrook Institute of Science invites book lovers, avid readers, and literary enthusiasts to experience its inaugural After Dark: Pages & Pours, a new 21+ event that transforms the museum into a celebration of books, storytelling, and community....
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BrightWorks Coworking is launching a Silent Book Club in Ann Arbor, a welcoming, low-pressure gathering for anyone who enjoys reading. Attendees can bring whatever book they’re currently reading and spend an uninterrupted hour reading, with time before and after to socialize or e...
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The proportion of Americans who say they drink alcohol occasionally remains at a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The poll found that 54% of adults say they occasionally drink alcohol, tying last year for the lowest percentage recorded since Gallup began tracking the...
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Detroit police officers initially found a man and woman dead Thursday night in a home on Stoepel Street before investigators discovered a third person’s remains in the basement Friday....
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Publix says it is removing the 10-item limit at its express checkout lanes in an effort to improve checkout efficiency. The grocery chain said in a statement that the change is intended to reduce wait times at checkout. RELATED STORY | One in five Americans are using their person...
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New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has always seen the WNBA as an inclusive place that has served as a safe space for both its fans and the players. Thats been challenged lately. The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women people assigned male ...
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Jamie Sherrod sits down with Daniel C. Jones to discuss his new book "Pay Now, Play Later". The release includes an adult blueprint as well as a workbook for kids ages 10-18. Daniel C. Jones will host a book signing on September 6th at 7:00pm at Garden Theater. You can also grab ...
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One person is dead after a multi-car crash on Interstate 75 in Detroit early Saturday morning, Michigan State Police said.
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Hundreds of families in Detroit kicked off the new school year Saturday with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and community resources — all just days before the first bell. The event was held at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, located off Trumbull Street, w...
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Emma Knuckman is a mom and millennial with a serious love for nostalgia and storytelling. In her debut book, she’s bringing the '90s and early 2000s back to life for parents and kids alike—because who doesn’t miss those simpler days? Her mission is to bridge the past and present,...
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A sequel to "Michael," the April biopic about Michael Jackson, will delve further into controversies surrounding the pop star who died in 2009, nephew Jaafar Jackson said. Jaafar Jackson, the son of Michaels brother Jermaine Jackson, played the lead role in "Michael." The film is...
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A suspect is in custody after a shooting outside a liquor store on Detroit’s east side left one woman dead and another in critical condition late Friday night, police said....
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The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands....
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The Department of Health and Human Services announced the launch of the first National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert initiative. The effort, led in partnership with the Department of Justice and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, aims to improve coordination wh...
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Stress and anxiety can happen immediately or gradually over time, so it's important to have tools that can help prevent and manage your body's physical and mental reactions. We tend to feel less stressed and anxious when we are in control. One thing that is important when it come...
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Detroit police have apprehended the suspect sought in connection to a fatal shooting on the city’s east side Friday night. U pdate: Detroit police give update on weekend shootings, 3 deaths at home on city’s west side Around 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the Detroit Police Departme...
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More than 10 days after a powerful derecho swept through northern Indiana, thousands of residents in and around Gary remained without electricity Saturday morning. According to the Northern Indiana Public Service Co., more than 33,000 customers were without power Saturday morning...
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Alex Emilio Salon is kicking off the school year with a Back-to-School Cut-a-Thon to offer kids fresh haircuts while helping while helping neighbors in need. Kids of all ages are welcome to stop by Alex Emilio Salon in Royal Oak with their parent(s) on Sunday, September 13, betwe...
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SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy skies, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. A few storms could be on the strong side. High: 79. SATURDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers & thunderstorms early; decreasing clouds overnight. Low: 59. SUNDAY: Mix of sunshine and clouds. A chance of a few rain sh...
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Tropical Storm Moke formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said, on track to bring another round of heavy rain and wind to Hawaii as residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala. Moke was located about 595 miles (960 kilometers) southeast of Hilo ...
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The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. President Dona...
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The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada said it would retaliate beginning Sept. 8 after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in relations between the historic allies. President Donald Trumps...
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Mike Rogers’ and Abdul El-Sayed’s records, ties to polarizing political figures expected to factor heavily into Michigan’s US Senate race Bridge readers also identified health care, affordability, the economy and candidate positions on President Donald Trump as key issues The con...
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A bat found in Livingston County has tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s first reported animal case of the year, according to the Livingston County Health Department. Health officials are reminding residents to take precautions if they encounter a bat, particularly b...
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A Warren teacher is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly possessing child pornography and drugs. Warren Consolidated Schools teacher Mark Michael Sharrow, 37, was charged with five counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, five counts of using a ...
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After about 20 years of waiting, financial roadblocks and lawsuits, construction is nearly complete for Detroit’s Perfecting Church. “The story is a long story, because we started out over 20 years ago,” Bishop Marvin Winans with Perfecting Church said. As a refresher – in the ea...
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Ferris State University has unveiled a one-of-a-kind residence hall built directly into its football stadium. The $38 million Stadium Hall opened Friday (Aug. 21) and will house 282 first-year students just beyond the north end zone. The residence hall gives students a unique vie...
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A stolen car being chased by Redford police crashed into a Detroit man's truck early Monday morning, leaving the family frustrated and feeling forgotten by authorities. Caronne Cannon said he had just gotten home from work and was making food when the stolen car ended up on his f...
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Detroit police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left four family members hurt, including a 10-year-old Friday night.
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Metro Detroit has a stormy start to the weekend ahead, including the possibility of an isolated severe storm Saturday afternoon, before cooler and more comfortable weather settles into Southeast Michigan. Scattered showers remain possible Friday night as moisture increases ahead ...
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Ceasefire Detroit is urging members of the community to speak up after a quadruple shooting that injured a mother, her 10-year-old son, and their two relatives. The shooting, which occurred on Friday (Aug. 21) before 6 p.m. in the 3700 block of Haverhill Street, critically injure...
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Xavier Landum, the Dallas rapper who goes by the stage name BigXthaplug, was arrested on Friday and booked into the Collin County Jail on multiple charges....
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Bullet holes still mark the dumpster and a window at the gas station where two Dearborn police officers were shot early Friday morning the culmination of a turbulent week in the city. The shooting happened around 2:15 a.m. Friday when officers responded to the Pantheon Club for a...
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A mother, her 10-year-old son, and two relatives were injured during a quadruple shooting on Detroit’s east side. Update: Detroit police give update on weekend shootings, 3 deaths at home on city’s west side The shooting occurred on Friday (Aug. 21) shortly before 6 p.m. in the 3...
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A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment that conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to pay families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his false claims that one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history was a hoax. The Infowars founder...
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This week, the U.S. Treasury announced a plan to buy more bonds. It's having a direct impact on the economy and your wallet. Here's the simplest way to think about it: When you take out a loan, the bank charges you interest. The U.S. government borrows money the same way. And rig...
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Four people, including a child, were injured during a shooting in Detroit Friday evening, police said. The shooting happened just before 6 p.m. on Haverhill Street near Windsor Avenue. Watch Brett Kast's video report below: Child and three adults injured during shooting in Detroi...
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Four people, including a 10-year-old child, are hospitalized after police say somebody drove up and started shooting in a neighborhood on the city's east side Friday evening....
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Detroit police are asking for the public’s help locating a person of interest in connection with a fatal shooting. The incident occurred on Friday (Aug. 21) in the 19900 block of Revere Street at about 1:30 a.m. Police said they found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wou...
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Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.
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A Michigan woman is celebrating her 110th birthday Saturday, a milestone so rare it places her among a group known as supercentenarians. Family, friends and staff at Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center in Livonia gathered to celebrate Lois McGarvey, who was born in Nil...
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The midterms are closer than you think and the stakes are even bigger than the headlines are letting on. This week, Jon breaks down why control of Congress could flip on a handful of races nobody's talking about yet, sits down for an exclusive interview with Andrew Yang on where ...
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A former University of Alabama basketball player sued The New York Times over a 2023 story it ran reporting he was at the scene of a deadly shooting.
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A shooting on Detroit’s east side has left multiple people injured. Update: Mother critical, 10-year-old child, relatives injured following quadruple shooting on Detroit’s east side The shooting occurred on Friday (Aug. 21) in the 3700 block of Haverhill Street. Police have not r...
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Ed Sheeran surprised a small crowd at a Detroit sushi bar Wednesday night, stepping up to the karaoke mic and performing a duet with a fan just minutes before closing time. Watch Tony Geftos' video report below: Ed Sheeran surprises Detroit karaoke bar with impromptu duet ahead o...
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Two Dearborn police officers are recovering after being shot early Friday while attempting to arrest a tow truck driver suspected of brandishing a gun outside a nightclub, authorities said. Dearborn police said around 2:15 Friday morning they received a call near the Pantheion ni...
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On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, a powerful memorial at a Utica intersection is drawing attention and starting difficult conversations about the ongoing fentanyl and overdose crisis and for some, it is inspiring them to seek help before it is too late. If you ha...
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If you live in the city of Detroit, you will likely see stray cats wandering in your neighborhood and maybe popping up in your bushes or showing up on your porch. When you walk into Lauren Latocki’s home in Morningside, which is on Detroit’s east side, you are quickly greeted by ...
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A Warren family is channeling grief into action after losing their 13-year-old to a deadly social media challenge. The city of Warren dedicated a bench at Butcher Park in his memory, and the family has launched a nonprofit aimed at helping other kids stay safe online. Justin Bern...
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On Sunday, August 23, Spotlight on the News will show you what's on tap for the 47th Detroit Jazz Festival scheduled for the long Labor Day weekend? Who will be the established global stars and jazz world newcomers performing on the multiple stages in downtown Detroit? And what c...
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The crown jewel of professional Disc Golf play returns to Kensington Metropark for the annual world championship tournament. Hundreds of players will take on the two courses, including the 18 holes at Toboggan. Also on Brother Nature, the restoration behind some of the holes....
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Art banners on display at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti were slashed over the weekend in what organizers are calling an act of vandalism, forcing the organization behind the project to take them down early. The banners had been up at Riverside Park since May and were scheduled to r...
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For now, the heavy equipment set to take on border construction projects inside Big Bend National Park has gone silent. Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner Rodney Scott paused work to carry out what he calls a personal evaluation and to talk with those he describes as stakehol...
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Russian drones struck the Sunny Gallery shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on Friday afternoon. Then, roughly half an hour later, a second drone hit the same building with firefighters and medics already inside. Ukrainian officials call it a double tap: a strike designed to kill the p...
