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McMichigan? The Mitten Home to America’s Most McDonald’s?
Ah, yes, the allure of Michigan's McDonald's. The golden arches of nostalgia for generations that remember watching your parent's hands on the steering wheel, hoping they'd move in the direction of the golden arches, and when they did jackpot! The toys were excellent, the fries were super-sized, and Grimace collectible glasses were in every cupboard. Of course, all the fun ended when the cashier said, "Sorry, the ice cream machine is down."
Urban Dictionary’s Wildly Insane Descriptions Of These West Michigan Towns
Everyone takes pride in their own city or town, specifically residents in West Michigan. Urban Dictionary might be a hater of the West Michigan town you reside in. I came across the Lansing Reddit page and found a rather interesting sight. Urban Dictionary is a website that has the most...
Sweater Weather? Not So Fast – Northern Michigan Heats Up!
GAYLORD — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:43 AM on October 19, 2024. Northern Michigan is experiencing an unusually warm stretch of weather, thanks to a high-pressure system pushing temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above average. With highs expected to reach into the upper 60s and low 70s over the weekend, some areas might even flirt with 80°F on Monday.
Michigan cities deemed 'climate havens' aren't truly safe from climate change effects
Cities in Michigan have begun marketing themselves as climate havens, giving a sense of hope to those living in states where hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes might be driving them out. While Michigan has been safe from the extreme weather in theUS recently, climate change will bring the state its own set of issues. Cities like Ann Arbor have been listed as possible climate havens, but Julie Arbit, a research area specialist for the center of social sciences at the University of Michigan, thinks the term should be reevaluated. "They are already not climate havens," Arbit said. "It's sort of a...
Unpacking Michigan's hate crime law
(CBS DETROIT) - Earlier this week, the Arab American Civil Rights League made a push for a hate crime charge in the Gary Lansky case.Lansky is accused of slashing the throat of 7-year-old girl Saida Mashrah.The question now is, what is the hate crime law in Michigan, and what evidence does a prosecutor need to charge someone with it?"We're asking our US Attorney in our Justice Department to look at this close investigate. Send your FBI agents out. Look at what transpired here," Nabih Ayad, Founder and Chairman, ACRL, said.Professor Heather Johnson at Michigan State University says hate crimes are...
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Michigan is ‘ground zero’ for presidential election
FREELAND, MI – U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson believes Michigan is “ground zero” in the battle for the presidency. “Michigan matters more than most, you know that,” Johnson said. “How Michigan goes, so goes the country.”. If you purchase a product or register...
Rep. Tlaib voices concern over Kroger's facial recognition technology
(CBS DETROIT) — Rep. Rashida Tlaib is voicing concern over Kroger's plans to use new facial recognition technology, arguing it could open the door for surge pricing. In a letter to Kroger, posted on X this week, Tlaib claimed the store would be using electronic shelving labels in their stores. "ESLs or digital price tags may result in Kroger deploying dynamic pricing for goods, increasing the price of essential goods on shelves based on real-time conditions and inventory and creating both confusion and hardship for my residents," Tlaib said in the letter. The congresswoman went on to speculate on Kroger placing cameras around...
DTE Energy ghostwriting comments to push $456 million rate hike
Michigan regulators found it 'disappointing' that businesses backing DTE Energy's $456.4 million rate hike request had their comments authored by the utility itself. The Michigan Public Service Commission revealed 16 public comments from DTE-affiliated businesses, with data showing a company spokesperson had a hand in authoring at least four. The...
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