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Student Loan Debt Set to Be Erased for More Than 170,000 Borrowers
After facing delays from the Trump administration, 170,000 student loan borrowers are set to receive $11 billion in relief.
11h ago
Trump Unveils $180 Million in Educational Mining Grants
In an effort to boost crucial mineral production and curb the decline of mining students, as only 14 mining schools remain in the country, U.S. President Donald Trump announced $180 million in educational grants for the mining industry Friday.
12h ago
Partial Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Wednesday
PODCAST: The partial eclipse marks the moon's passing between the sun and Earth, briefly obscuring a small portion of the sun. Totality, full coverage of the sun, will not occur anywhere in the United States. In Michigan, NASA predicts about 3% coverage at roughly 1:30 p.m. The Perseids have been active since mid-July,...
16h ago
Is Rogers' Current Messaging Effective Against El-Sayed? Detroit Columnist Weighs In
Republicans have launched intense attacks against progressive Abdul El-Sayed since he won the Democratic primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat last week, calling him a "communist" and "extremist." But will their attacks work?
16h ago
Safety Concerns Rising in Oakland County After Failed Fire, Police Millages
Brandon, Highland, Independence, Orion and Waterford township voters turned down eight millages aimed at funding police or fire departments in the Aug. 4 election
18h ago
Aug. 10, 2026 ~ To honor late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the Air Force Base Renaming Ceremony.
760 WJR SPORTS
Lions Extend Jahmyr Gibbs as Week Two of Training Camp Wraps Up
Negotiations dug into the training camp schedule, as the three-time Pro Bowler missed a few practices before sorting out his deal close to the end of the second full week of training camp.
Aug 07, 2026
Detroit Lions Name New President
Pistons COO Richard Haddad will serve as the team's next president and CEO, Principal Owner and Chair Sheila Hamp announced on Wednesday.
Aug 05, 2026
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Student Loan Debt Set to Be Erased for More Than 170,000 Borrowers
After facing delays from the Trump administration, 170,000 student loan borrowers are set to receive $11 billion in relief.
11h ago
Feeding Hungry Minds and Bodies in Metro Detroit
PODCAST: Aug. 9, 2026 ~ Birdie's Bookmobile is a non-profit organization committed to ending book deserts and improving children's literacy and book access in Metro Detroit. They are making quality, diverse, and culturally relevant books more accessible and increasing the number of books children have in their home lib...
Aug 09, 2026
