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School Bug Alert: Parents Told to Check Homes for Bed Bugs

May 6, 2026

A school in Michigan has been dealing with bed bugs for over two weeks now. The bugs first showed up in the school’s media center on April 23. Later, one was found on a student in a classroom on May 1. By May 4, three more bugs were spotted on a classroom floor. Instead of shutting down the school,

weather

Wind and dry air increase fire risks in parts of Michigan

May 6, 2026

Four counties in Michigan now face higher fire risks because of strong winds and very dry air. The warning lasts until Tuesday at noon. Mason, Lake, Osceola, and Clare counties are under this alert. The weather service points to winds blowing from the west and northwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour, w

politics

Ohio’s Senate Race Could Flip the Balance in Washington

May 6, 2026

Ohio isn’t usually a battleground for Senate control, but this year’s race is turning heads. Former Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat known for his working-class appeal, is leading the primary to challenge Republican Senator Jon Husted. Husted took over the seat when JD Vance became vice president,

entertainment

Why one writer’s strange book won the biggest book prize

May 5, 2026

A single novel changed everything for Daniel Kraus. The book, called Angel Down, has just one long sentence that mixes horror, war memories, and poetry. It starts with soldiers in World War I finding something strange tangled in barbed wire—an angel. Critics always put Kraus in the horror corner, bu

politics

A Politician’s Comparison of Trump to a Dark Past

May 4, 2026

Mallory McMorrow, who runs for the U. S. Senate from Michigan, sparked debate when she said that some aspects of President Trump’s leadership resemble those seen in Nazi Germany. During a CNN interview, the host asked why she deleted thousands of old tweets after becoming a candidate. McMorrow exp

politics

When Political Campaigns Blame Jewish Donors

May 4, 2026

Politics in Maryland lately keeps bringing up a troubling idea: if a leader doesn’t do what voters want, it must be because Jewish money is pulling the strings. This wasn’t just some old rumor—emails sent to Maryland’s Senate President Bill Ferguson during a redistricting debate directly accused him

politics

Iowa passes strict new criminal laws

May 4, 2026

Iowa just approved a set of new penalties for crimes that supporters call "firm but fair" and critics warn could fill prisons faster than they can handle. The changes include longer sentences for violent acts and stricter rules for repeat offenders. Lawmakers debated for weeks before pushing it thro

environment

Solar Power: Facts, Fears and the Real Cost of Clean Energy

May 3, 2026

The world has seen two kinds of science in recent years: life‑saving vaccines and myths that scare people away from clean energy. Solar panels are a clear example of the former, yet some communities still think they bring danger. Solar energy captures light from the sky instead of burning coal, so

politics

Data Center Dilemma Unites Opposites

May 1, 2026

A crowded town hall in Lyon Township, Michigan, buzzed with people ready to voice their concerns about a planned massive data center. The meeting’s official agenda was simple—a drain easement—but locals were focused on a bigger issue that had everyone talking. Participants carried notes, water bo

sports

Prime Video Teams Up With Duke for Big‑Game Streaming

May 1, 2026

Amazon’s Prime Video is stepping into the world of college basketball by signing a multi‑year deal with Duke University. The agreement will bring three high‑profile neutral‑site games each season to the streaming platform, marking Prime Video’s first foray into college sports after previously airing