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Mike Cox Drops out of the Gubernatorial Race
July 17 ~ Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has ended his campaign for governor, reshaping the Republican primary contest just weeks before voters head to the polls. In a statement released Friday, Cox said President Donald Trump's June 22 endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James fundamentally changed the dynamics o...
Jul 18, 2026
Messi, Yamal Headline Spain-Argentina World Cup Final
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ ~ Spain and Argentina will meet Sunday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, bringing Lamine Yamal, 19, and Lionel Messi, 39, into a rare generational matchup at the center of the tournament's final day. Spain advanced after a controlled 2-0 semifinal win over France, re...
Jul 17, 2026
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Creates Hazardous Conditions in Detroit, Air Quality Alerts Extend to Saturday
Metro Detroit experienced some of the worst air quality readings in the world Thursday as a smoky haze reduced visibility across Southeast Michigan and raised concerns about prolonged exposure.
Jul 17, 2026
Trump Uses Primetime Speech to Rehash Election Conspiracies, Alleges Chinese Election Interference
President Donald Trump gave an address to the nation Thursday evening, calling for voting regulations while relitigating long-debunked claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
Jul 17, 2026
Michigan's Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Flies Past 4,312 Cases, FDA and CDC Zero in On Taco Bell Lettuce as Culprit
A parasitic outbreak in Michigan ballooned to 4,312 cases Friday afternoon, with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control determining that lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants appears to be the culprit for the diarrhea explosion.
Jul 17, 2026
July 10, 2026 ~ The City of Detroit is putting community health at the forefront of its focus, releasing its first Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan.
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Messi, Yamal Headline Spain-Argentina World Cup Final
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ ~ Spain and Argentina will meet Sunday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, bringing Lamine Yamal, 19, and Lionel Messi, 39, into a rare generational matchup at the center of the tournament's final day. Spain advanced after a controlled 2-0 semifinal win over France, re...
Jul 17, 2026
Pro Basketball Heads to Mount Pleasant as Royals Partner with Soaring Eagle
MOUNT PLEASANT ~ The Great Lakes Royals announced Thursday a partnership with Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort that will make the Mount Pleasant destination the home court for the professional basketball team during the 2026-27 season. The Royals will represent Mid-Michigan and the Great Lakes Bay Region in the Basket...
Jul 16, 2026
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Michigan's Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Flies Past 4,312 Cases, FDA and CDC Zero in On Taco Bell Lettuce as Culprit
A parasitic outbreak in Michigan ballooned to 4,312 cases Friday afternoon, with the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control determining that lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants appears to be the culprit for the diarrhea explosion.
Jul 17, 2026
Waiting for A Miracle: Life On the List
About 94,000 people in the United States are on the kidney transplant waiting list. Nearly 2,500 of them are here in Michigan. On average, 11 people die every day waiting for a kidney transplant.
Jul 16, 2026
