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Questions and answers about Trump’s indictment on federal criminal charges 

A federal judge in Florida unsealed an indictment that accuses former President Donald Trump of hiding classified national security documents after he left the White House, improperly storing them …

The indictment is unsealed: Trump faces 37 felony counts in classified documents probe

Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury, making him the first former president to face federal criminal charges. The 37-count indictment in the Southern District of Florida, handed up …

Ruling in Alabama case could boost suits increasing Black voters’ power in other states

In one sense, the Supreme Court’s surprise ruling striking down Alabama’s 2022 congressional maps maintains the legal status quo. By 5-4, the justices rejected the state’s attempt to restrict …

Lawmakers, activists call for strong ‘clean car’ standards, zero-emission vehicle investment

State Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) joined advocates in Detroit on Friday to call for investments in zero-emission vehicles and the strongest possible …

Social media, trauma, hate speech add to youth mental health crisis, U.S. Senate panel told 

WASHINGTON — U.S. senators agreed during a hearing Thursday the country’s children are going through a youth mental health crisis, though some of the committee’s members disagreed about what …

Michigan House passes bill banning hair discrimination; legislation heads to Whitmer’s desk

The Michigan House on Thursday voted in bipartisan fashion to approve legislation known as the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act.  Passed by a vote of 100-7, Senate …

Facing employee shortage, Michigan healthcare leaders launch recruitment campaign

Hospital administrators, education leaders, and healthcare professionals participated in a Thursday roundtable discussion to address a pressing issue for Michigan– the state’s 27,000 empty …

John L. Micek: Dominion over the Earth? Who were we kidding? What the wildfires teach us

WASHINGTON — On a clear day, the view from the top-floor terrace of the Kennedy Center is one of the best in the nation’s capital. Turn one way, and the Jefferson and Lincoln memorials, along …

On a record day in D.C. for smoke pollution, U.S. Senate panel debates wildfire strategy

As smoke from Canadian wildfires caused the most hazardous air conditions on record in the Washington, D.C., area on Thursday, members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee said …

U.S. House Democrats push for congressional hearing on child labor violations

WASHINGTON — Top Democrats on the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee are urging Republican Chair Virginia Foxx of North Carolina to hold a hearing this month on the uptick in child labor …

Gun safety, House control take center stage as political leaders set sights on 2024 election

Michigan’s political leaders kicked their 2024 election efforts into gear this week, with Democrats launching an ad campaign targeting Republican House members who opposed gun safety legislation …

White House to name coordinator to push back against book bans, among new LGBTQ protections 

WASHINGTON — As part of the celebration of Pride month, the Biden administration on Thursday announced several new protections for LGBTQ+ youth and families, including the position of a federal …

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Just a little patience

“Overnight” often means getting something in a hurry, like a package you ordered online. But with oats, it means the opposite. Overnight oats are currently having a moment as a breakfast …

That New Place takes over In KinD Bakery for good

When City Pulse covered That New Place in February, it was a small pop-up operating four days per week for three weeks at In KinD Bakery in Williamston. Now, it has evolved into a full restaurant and …

Carrot aioli: It’s better than grass

Nearly 2% of the land in the Lower 48 is lawn. In the most populous areas, that percentage is even higher. It’s fair to say that most of us have too much lawn and not enough garden — …

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Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries-born Vincent van Gogh’s painting “Potato Eaters” shows five people in a dark room, barely illuminated by lamplight. Seated around a small table, …
An eclectic mix of weekend events
This weekend, Greater Lansing offers a wide range of events, from concerts, a film screening and a live-band burlesque show to drone-piloting and beekeeping classes, a walking tour of historical locations on Michigan State University’s campus and a Juneteenth community softball game.
Events & Happenings in Lansing this Week
Thursday, June 8 “Alabaster” - 8 p.m. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. 517-655-7469. williamstontheatre.org. Bath Farmers Market - 3-6:30 p.m. James Couzens …
‘Sacred Spaces’ walking tour
Saturday morning (June 10), the Historical Society of Greater Lansing and the Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections will team up to present a free walking tour of some of …
Two of June’s must-see theater productions
Right off the bat, let’s get this out of the way: I’m highlighting both “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Love’s Labour’s Lost” because they’re …
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Metros with the most homeowners living alone. Saginaw is #7.

Rocket Homes examined 2021 Census Bureau data to determine which metropolitan areas had the highest shares of homeowners living alone.

The most popular dog names of 2022 in every state

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Best county to retire in every state

Would you retire to Leelanau County, MI? Stacker looks at the best county to retire in every state according to Niche's 2020 ratings. Some factors that determined the rankings include cost of living, crime rate, and population over the age of 65.

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