Detroit activist released from jail: ‘I’m ready to march’

Detroit activist Tristan Taylor, 37, was released from jail Wednesday after being arrested during a Tuesday protest on Detroit's east side

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Offensive lineman Koli Faaiu picks Utah over Michigan State, others

Faaiu, the No. 40 guard in the nation according to the 247Sports composite, chose Utah over Michigan State, Kansas, Boise State and Washington State.

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Prosecutor: Tenn. woman brought Taser to Detroit protest

Jade Caldwell was arrested about 9:52 p.m. on Woodward at East Adams

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HopCat parent company files for bankruptcy

The company is undergoing financial restructuring, but founder Mark Sellers says that should have no impact on day-to-day operations

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State declined Quicken Loans’ unemployment help

Quicken Loans, the nation's largest mortgage lender, offered to help the state of Michigan with surging unemployment claims.

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Order eases restrictions on hospital visitors

An order issued Wednesday allows visitors to begin entering hospitals as long as precautions taken.

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Detroit man charged with COVID-19 crime

A Detroit man was accused of defrauding an emergency COVID-19 lending program out of almost $600,000, some of which was spent buying four vehicles.

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Detroit’s largest corporations take stand against racism

Move follows five days of mostly peaceful demonstrations in the city protesting racial disparities and calling for justice

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Feds seize 4,600+ helicopter drones from China for violating FCC rules

Officials said the drones, worth about $69,000, were seized at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Fort Street Cargo Facility

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Payne: Turning back the clock in a ‘64 VW Beetle

A classic 1964 Bug represents a year dear to American culture -- and how far the automobile has come in less than 6 decades

by Henry Payne  | 4 hours ago

Opinion: Electricity reliability on a tightrope

Renewable power is proving to be an volatile, unreliable and inefficient source of energy, Perry writes.

by Mark J. Perry  | 7 hours ago

House panel wants to allow takeout alcohol, social districts for drinking

A House panel advanced bills allowing restaurants to provide alcoholic drinks through takeout or delivery and create “social districts” in which people could take drinks.

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Tracking Michigan protesters raises privacy, COVID-19 spread questions

Cellphone location data from at least 80% of the protesters who attended an April 30 rally in Lansing was used to gauge their locations

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Benson wants $40M from feds to hold election during COVID-19

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will testify about her plans to protect voter rights before a U.S. House subcommittee

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Bankole: Don’t exploit George Floyd for partisan gains

If Democrats are sincere about ending the culture of police brutality, they should pressure liberal mayors to combat repressive police tactics, Bankole writes.

by Bankole Thompson  | 7 hours ago

Letter: No justification for illegal acts

No one has the right to destroy or steal the property or businesses of other people

by The Detroit News  | 7 hours ago

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Dangers of Edenville Dam failure evaded state scrutiny

The Midland County dam's transition to state oversight meant less focus on the threat to public health and more on the threat to marine life.

Ohio-built Acura TLX challenges Cadillac, BMW performance

Honda’s luxury division is rolling out an all-new TLX compact sedan from its factory in Ohio. The sedan is a key piece in Acura's remake as a performance brand

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Michigan’s richest place is one you’ve probably never heard of

There is no welcome sign for Barton Hills Village — and that's how the residents of Michigan's richest community like it

Dow, EGLE testing at Midland Superfund site, results to come

Testing has taken place at Dow Inc.'s Superfund site in Midland following a historic flood a few weeks ago, but results of those tests aren't yet complete.

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‘Unimaginable’ pain: Coronavirus robs Michigan woman of whole family

COVID-19 affected every facet of a Grand Blanc woman's grief as she deals with the virus-related deaths of her husband and only child

Job cuts show encouraging signs of slowing amid pandemic

'The number is so good,' says White House official. 'Such good news, that I’d have to dig deep ... to see if there’s not something funny going on'

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Opinion: Stop blaming ‘the media’ for everything

Making a scapegoat of our First Amendment first responders is dumb and dangerous, Niehoff writes.

by Len Niehoff  | 8 hours ago

Editorial: Whitmer’s sweet deal for state workers bad for taxpayers

The shutdown shouldn't be a windfall for state workers who have kept much of their pay, while also seeing much of their workload drop

by The Detroit News  | 6 hours ago

Opinion: The folly of Twitter’s Trump fact-checking

"We don't need Twitter to join in the fact-checking game. Silicon Valley doesn't have the resources, knowledge or people to do it correctly."

by David Harsanyi  | 8 hours ago

Opinion: Masks made in America by an all-American company

Americans have been interested in buying goods manufactured on their native land long before the coronavirus hit, Zito writes.

by Salena Zito  | 8 hours ago

Opinion: From pandemic and protest to prosperity in Detroit

It’s clear people have grown intolerant with government behavior that deprives them of their lives and pursuit of financial and emotional well-being

by Kelly Cobb and Kaitlyn Buss  | 6 hours ago

Finley: ‘Because I said so’ not right answer

Otherwise law-abiding citizens find themselves holding tickets bearing fines up to $1,000 because they refuse to blindly follow arbitrary orders

by Nolan Finley  | 8 hours ago

Starting football practice on time Aug. 10 a top priority for MHSAA

Michigan High School Athletic Association executive director Mark Uyl can see the “light at the end of the tunnel” with prep sports across the state making plans to restart.

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Chest port cleaning on hold due to coronavirus

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve enjoyed reading your column for years and hope you can provide an answer or guidance. My 83-year-old mom had a port installed in her chest over five years ago for chemotherapy to treat non-

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Dear Abby: Woman runs low on patience for friend’s drama-filled life

How can she help her friend when she hates the drama

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Ex-defense chief Mattis rips Trump for dividing Americans

Mattis has generally kept a low profile since retiring as defense secretary in December 2018 to protest Trump’s Syria policy

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Sixth night of demonstrations in Detroit

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