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Data Centers Fuel Fear of Higher Electricity Costs in Michigan
(TNS) — Technology companies have set their sights on vast swaths of land in Michigan in their race to build data centers — energy-hungry facilities that power artificial intelligence, movie streaming, web browsing and other online tools. Leaders...
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Political chalk resurges on Eastern Michigan University campus
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The Eastern Echo - Michigan
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Students at Eastern Michigan University have reinstated their use of campus sidewalks as a forum for political messaging. Using sidewalk chalk to say their piece, students engaged in written debates starting in September 2025. Last semester, the...
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Senator Aric Nesbitt calls for law and order in response to political violence
Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican member of the Michigan Senate, posted a series of statements on October 19, 2025, addressing concerns about national security and political violence. In his initial post, Nesbitt called for prayers regarding the...
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Trump taps Metro Detroit cannabis businessman as special envoy to Iraq
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FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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One of several billboards sporting Mark Savaya's cannabis brand. (FOX 2) - President Donald Trump has appointed a Metro Detroit businessman with ties to the state's cannabis industry as the country's Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. Mark...
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SC’s Lindsey Graham, Donald Trump to mix putts and politics in golf tourney fundraiser next month
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The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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COLUMBIA — Talk about an expensive tee time. Longtime golfing pals U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and President Donald Trump will host a joint golf event fundraiser next month to raise money ahead of what is anticipated to be a bitterly fought 2026...
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HATE WEEK- Hate: a Michigan State-Michigan History
Editor’s Note: This is an older post from 2011 that has been updated in the sole instance of the series record through 2024, but remains otherwise unchanged. We are placing it back on the frontpage in 2025 ahead of the Michigan State vs. um game...
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Tech Group, Students Sue To Block Texas Law Restricting Teens' Downloads
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A Texas law requiring app distributors like Google and Apple to verify users' ages and block minors under 18 from downloading apps without parental consent is unconstitutional, the tech organization Computer & Communications Industry Association...
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Battle for governor in closely watched election may be headed for a photo finish
Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli discusses the tight race against Mikie Sherrill, his response to her claims on opioid deaths and more on ‘Fox News Sunday.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With the...
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Voting in Michigan: Today is the last day to register to vote online, by mail
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FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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Both engaged in several heated rounds in a debate that covered everything from crime to city development, and whether either of them would accept President Donald Trump sending in the military to handle public safety. DETROIT (FOX 2) - After...
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No Defamation Liability for "Antagonistic Rants" Against Israeli Muslim Educational Institution, Including Claims It's Agent of Israeli Government
From Judge Paul Maloney's decision Friday in Al Qassimi Academy v. Abuhaltam (W.D. Mich.): [Plaintiff] Al Qassimi Academy is an educational and religious institution serving the Muslim Arabic community in Israel. [Plaintiff] Abd Al-Raof Al-Qawasmi...
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10 takeaways from the University of Michigan’s $15.6B budget
FLINT, MI — The University of Michigan Board of Regents on Thursday noted its $15.6 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. This comes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed long-delayed Michigan budget bills for 2025-2026 into law on Tuesday, Oct....
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Experts say Warren police broke the law in brutal beating of mentally ill man
Civil rights attorneys, former law enforcement officials, and mental health experts tell Metro Times that the Warren Police Department’s handling of 26-year-old Christopher Gibson was not only unnecessary but, according to several experts, it was...
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‘Here’s a script for the bathroom’: US government nuclear physicist arrested on child sex charges
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Mel Owens, 'Golden Bachelor' from Detroit, returning home for meet and greet. How to attend
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The Daily Reporter - Michigan
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If you wish you could receive a rose from ABC's "Golden Bachelor" Mel Owens, a Detroit native, now's your chance. Owens is returning home Tuesday, Oct. 21, for a meet-and-greet event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The first 100...
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Where is it legal to ride an e-bike in Michigan? Here's what to know.
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Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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An e-bike is a bicycle with a motor that assists the rider to move faster while pedaling, and depending on which class of bike, with a throttle. E-bikes traveling up to 20 mph have no age limits, but faster e-bikes, mopeds and motorcycles have age...
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The NBA is at its international peak, but British players are still struggling to break through
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WKBT - Wisconsin
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(CNN) — The NBA is being hit by an international storm, attracting athletes from all corners of the world. At the start of the 2024-25 season, the league announced that a record-tying 125 international players were on opening night rosters. Those...
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Thousands brave rain and wind for 48th Detroit Free Press Marathon
DETROIT – Thousands of runners flooded the streets of Detroit and Windsor Sunday for the Detroit Free Press Marathon, undeterred by rain and gusty winds that challenged them throughout the race. The event marked the 48th annual running and...
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Federal shutdown slowing investigation into deadly Michigan plane crash
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CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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Officials in Bath Township Michigan are dealing with the aftermath of a small plane crash that killed three people. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. Ryan Fewins-Bliss,...
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Franciscan Health Michigan City donates emergency gear to LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Franciscan Health Michigan City has provided emergency equipment backpacks and CPR gear to the LaPorte County Sheriff's Office, aiming to enhance the medical response capabilities of local law enforcement. The donation includes 70 large red...
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Michigan school districts demand timely budget after delays
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WGTU - Michigan
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NORTHERN MICHIGAN,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Michigan school districts are urging lawmakers to finalize the school aid budget on time, following a delay that left schools uncertain and unable to plan effectively for the current academic year. By law, the...
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