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Michigan's unemployment rate ranks second-worse nationally
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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(The Center Square) – Michigan’s unemployment is the second highest nationally, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With Michigan’s unemployment rate at 5.4% in May, Nevada is the only state with higher...
Why everyone in Michigan will pay more for health care after Trump’s Medicaid cuts
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
The effects of Medicaid cuts are expected to be felt by more than just the hundreds of thousands of Michiganders at risk of losing health insurance. State and health industry leaders have said the cuts and spending package known as the “big,...
Michigan football’s top-10 cornerback recruits of the last decade
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Michigan’s football program landed commitments from two cornerbacks in the past two weeks, with both ranked inside the top 150 prospects nationally. Reeling in cornerback recruits of that caliber hasn’t been a common occurrence over the past...
Basketball dreams and NIL realities: How Michigan lost a top football recruit to Syracuse
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
The Fourth of July wasn’t just reserved for barbecues and firecrackers. There were fireworks on the recruiting trail, too. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this...
WSYM parent company working on station swap with Gray Media
Fox 47 - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
LANSING, Mich. — WSYM's parent company, the E.W. Scripps Company, has reached an agreement with Gray Media Inc. that will transfer WSYM to Gray. Gray Media owns several stations in Michigan, including WILX in Lansing and WNEM in Flint-Saginaw....
Michigan senator calls for federal probe into MEDC grant allegations
SE Oakland News - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has called for a federal investigation into the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) regarding the alleged misuse of a $20 million taxpayer grant. The grant was awarded to Fay Beydoun, an associate...
Detroit Pistons Launch Rewards Program for Merchants and Fans
DBusiness Magazine - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
The Detroit Pistons and Uptop have launched a new fan engagement program, Pistons Rewards, to reward the loyalty of Detroit basketball fans through everyday purchases. // Photo courtesy of Detroit PistonsThe Detroit Pistons have launched a new fan...
Detroit Dispensing Solutions Moves to Fill Cannabis Equipment Void
DBusiness Magazine - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
The Detroit Dispensing Solutions DVO-5 Vacuum Oven is one of the new offerings in the company’s product expansion. // Photo courtesy of DDSDetroit Dispensing Solutions (DDS), a supplier of vape cartridge filling and concentrate dispensing...
Michigan hotel deals included in Prime Day
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Deals on hotels across Michigan are part of this year’s Amazon Prime Day. The online marketplace is offering four days of big discounts for Prime members, starting today and ending on Friday. Pure Michigan teamed up with Amazon Prime and Expedia...
Michigan teen overcomes chronic headaches, wins state title in powerlifting
WTOL 11 - Ohio
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July 8, 2025
Caleb Rigterink manages chronic pain with help from a specialized program, allowing him to return to school and powerlifting. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Caleb Rigterink, 18, finds his calm in the chaos. "Whenever I do a heavy set, lift a heavy weight,...
China’s Seldom-Seen J-35A Fighter Jet Just Surfaced on Social Media
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
Last month, attendees of the Paris Air Show viewed a not particularly impressive scale model of the Shenyang J-35, China’s twin-engine, all-weather, multirole stealth fighter. Although it marked the first overseas presentation of the fighter, the...
2 men sentenced for chemical spill that turned Michigan creek turquoise
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
MACOMB COUNTY, MI – Two men have been charged after their negligence caused a chemical spill that turned a creek turquoise. Saad Somo, 50, of Washington Township and Marvan Talal-Razooqi Batoo, 40, of Shelby Township pled no contest in Macomb...
Michigan man killed after shooting at Texas border patrol agents
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Authorities shot and killed a Michigan man after police say he fired dozens of rounds at federal agents at a U.S. border patrol station in Texas. At least one officer suffered a knee injury. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
BGL Announces the Sale of Five Lakes Manufacturing to Valesco Industries
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Leading provider of high-quality interior architectural wood doors for diverse commercial applications CLEVELAND, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm,...
Invasive Carp Threaten the Great Lakes, Revealing a Surprising Twist in National Politics
Food Manufacturing - Wisconsin
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July 8, 2025
In his second term, President Donald Trump has not taken many actions that draw near-universal praise from across the political spectrum. But there is at least one of these political anomalies, and it illustrates the broad appeal of environmental...
Why Detroit Pistons rookie says he’s ready to step in immediately
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
DETROIT — Chaz Lanier’s impressive rise from North Florida bench player to Tennessee star and now into the NBA can be attributed, at least in part, to confidence. It’s not just the confidence Lanier has in himself, but the boost he received from...
West Michigan Construction Scam Is Hitting Homeowners Hard
Mix 95.7FM - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
People across West Michigan are being warned of a new scam that could end up costing them a lot of money. According to the Kent County Sheriff's Office multiple homeowners have reported people coming to their door claiming to be construction...
Macomb County business owners ordered to pay fines for Bear Creek chemical spill
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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Saad Somo (left) and Marvan Talal-Razooqi Batoo (right) WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two men who owned a business that leaked chemicals into Bear Creek must pay fines after taking plea deals this week. In February 2024, chemicals from a former metal...
Four Michigan businesses to pay $1.9 million over disputed pandemic assistance
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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Federal officials have reached a total of $1.9 million in civil agreements with four Michigan businesses in disputes over eligibility for pandemic-era assistance. The list includes Ugly Christmas Sweater, Your Fantasy Warehouse and Costume Agent,...
Detroit Lions merchandise now up to 70% off in Fanatics sale
MLive - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
The Detroit Lions have certainly had success over the last couple of years, winning back-to-back NFC North titles the past two years and making it to the NFC Championship in 2024. Fans now have the opportunity to shop for official merchandise from...