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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...
Pop stars Lizzo and Usher to join Kamala Harris for last push in Michigan and Georgia
Lizzo and Usher will join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail as early voting kicks off in Michigan and Georgia this weekend.The Democratic presidential nominee and Michigan-born rapper Lizzo will host a get-out-the-vote event in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, according to Reuters.More than 1 million Michigan residents have already voted by mail in the November 5 election.“The election is here,” Harris said Friday as she campaigned around the battleground state. “The election is here right now.”Harris will get more star power later on Saturday when she holds a rally in Atlanta with Usher, who is currently headlining...
Dollie Bossler - Meet the WWII Coast Guard Hero You’ve Never Heard Of—but Should Have
Dollie Bossler’s service in the Coast Guard during World War II is a testament to the vital, often overlooked contributions women made to the war effort. Breaking Barriers: How Bossler Helped Redefine Women’s Military Roles.
Disaster Declarations Offer Hope To Cherry Farmers In Michigan
When I visited Traverse City as a kid, we visited the National Cherry Festival and I vividly remember standing in the longest line possible...to spit a cherry pit as far as I possible. To the shock of no one, it was the most pathetic Pit Spit known to man, but it solidified with the connection of cherries and Michigan in my head.
Unemployment claims in Michigan declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 8,357 in the week ending October 12, down from 16,169 the week before, the Labor Department said. ...
Explore the Stunning Fall Colors of Michigan’s UP Without Leaving Home
Michigan’s fall season is stunning, especially for fans of vibrant autumn colors. From the Upper Peninsula to the southern shores, the state transforms into a mix of reds, oranges, and yellows, making every landscape feel like a painting. However, catching all of these fall colors isn’t easy. The state’s varied climate means leaves peak at different times—northern Michigan may show colors in late September, while southern areas don’t peak until mid-October.
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