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Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States. The post Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next? first appeared on The Gander.
7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained
The US Supreme Court has, shall we say, made news this year. Here’s an approachable explainer to some of their top rulings of the term, and how they impact clean air, workplace safety, health insurance, and the general quality of life for all Americans. The post 7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained first appeared on The Gander.
Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance
Silicon Valley billionaires such as Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and Chamath Palihapitiya have thrown their support behind a Trump-Vance ticket, and some even urged the former president to pick Vance as his running mate. The post Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance first appeared on The Gander.
Meet the Michigan Republicans supporting Curtis Hertel for Congress
A group of elected officials and community leaders are crossing party lines to throw their support behind former state Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. and his bid for the US House. The post Meet the Michigan Republicans supporting Curtis Hertel for Congress first appeared on The Gander.
VP Kamala Harris says Trump and Project 2025 threaten Michiganders’ rights
Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Michiganders to defend their reproductive rights at the polls in November by voting for Democrats. The post VP Kamala Harris says Trump and Project 2025 threaten Michiganders’ rights first appeared on The Gander.
Detroit-area county to pay $7 million to family of man killed while jailed for drunken driving
A Detroit-area county agreed to a $7 million settlement in the death of a man who was severely beaten by another man while in jail for a misdemeanor. The post Detroit-area county to pay $7 million to family of man killed while jailed for drunken driving first appeared on The Gander.
Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows.
Kennedy said he would support a nationwide 15-week ban, but then changed his mind. He’s also said that he believes the choice of whether or not to have an abortion should stay between women and their doctors while simultaneously touting his plan to “reduce abortion” and “make it easier for women to choose life.” The post Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows. first appeared on The Gander.
Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan
The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States. The post Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan first appeared on The Gander.
Reproductive rights groups stand behind Kyra Harris Bolden for Michigan Supreme Court
Abortion rights groups say voters can trust Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden to keep protecting their legal right to access to reproductive health care. The post Reproductive rights groups stand behind Kyra Harris Bolden for Michigan Supreme Court first appeared on The Gander.
How third-party candidates could help Donald Trump win Michigan
Independent and third-party candidates played a key role in helping ex-President Donald Trump get elected in 2016. And they could do it again. The post How third-party candidates could help Donald Trump win Michigan first appeared on The Gander.
Volunteers needed to mentor youth at UP State Fair in Escanaba
This year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs help staffing their Pocket Park during the August 12-18 UP State Fair in Escanaba. The post Volunteers needed to mentor youth at UP State Fair in Escanaba first appeared on The Gander.
Livingston County volunteer honored as Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
After receiving nominations from fellow volunteer hunter education instructors, Stuart Kenewell of Gregory has been honored as the recipient of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2023 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. The post Livingston County volunteer honored as Hunter Education Instructor of the Year first appeared on The Gander.
‘Still Killing People Every Day’: As COVID Numbers Rise Again, Health Experts Urge Caution
Despite an increase in COVID-19 caseloads, hospitalization and death rates still remain at historic lows in Michigan. Still, health experts are urging Michiganders to tread cautiously. The post ‘Still Killing People Every Day’: As COVID Numbers Rise Again, Health Experts Urge Caution first appeared on The Gander.
Nessel Calls ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulation Reinstated by SCOTUS ‘Essential’
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday narrowly voted to reinstate a Biden Administration policy against so-called “ghost guns,” which Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says is “essential” to efforts at curbing gun violence. The post Nessel Calls ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulation Reinstated by SCOTUS ‘Essential’ first appeared on The Gander.
What Would a UAW Strike Mean for Michigan?
Tensions are running high after contract discussions between auto workers and the nation’s largest automakers got off to a rocky start. It could all end with higher wages for workers—or a huge strike that upends the nation’s automotive supply chain. The post What Would a UAW Strike Mean for Michigan? first appeared on The Gander.
Singer and Songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, Subject of ‘Searching for Sugarman’ Documentary, Dies at 81
Detroit singer and songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Searching for Sugarman,” has died. He was 81. The post Singer and Songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, Subject of ‘Searching for Sugarman’ Documentary, Dies at 81 first appeared on The Gander.
One Year Later: Biden’s CHIPS Act Makes Michigan a ‘Global Epicenter’ for Manufacturing
With record-breaking federal investments made possible through the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, state officials said Michigan has emerged as a worldwide leader in advanced manufacturing—and more new jobs are still on the way. The post One Year Later: Biden’s CHIPS Act Makes Michigan a ‘Global Epicenter’ for Manufacturing first appeared on The Gander.
Take to the Skies! Here Are 7 Hot Air Balloons That Let You Soar Over Michigan
Michigan bucket list? Date night? Adventure to remember? A hot air balloon ride has you covered. Here’s how to do it in the Mitten State. The post Take to the Skies! Here Are 7 Hot Air Balloons That Let You Soar Over Michigan first appeared on The Gander.
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