Scenes of Campus Protests at Columbia, Yale, MIT and NYU in Photos and Video: The arrests of more than 100 protesters at Columbia last week led to more campus ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/nyregion/college-campus-protests-photos-yale-columbia.html
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
Kennedy says he loves his family 'either way' after relatives endorse Biden's campaign over his
apnews.com/article/robert-f-kennedy-jr-biden-3398c70cf2ce5432d1ca4bc96ee3ad05
NFL draft: Will Michigan — led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy — break Georgia’s record?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/nfl-draft-jj-mccarthy-michigan/
Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal, NHTSA says: Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-recall-3878-cybertrucks-nhtsa-says-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Michigan school shooter parents seek mercy in sentencing: trial: The parents of a Michigan school shooter have each been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison ...
apnews.com/article/james-crumbley-jennifer-crumbley-oxford-school-shooting-e5888f615c76c3b26153c34dc36d5436
Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
apnews.com/article/uaw-union-election-vw-chattanooga-tennessee-alabama-74ac19f72cd334050df96ffdccf7425f
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
Local election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears: A top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own ...
apnews.com/article/election-workers-threats-2024-law-enforcement-d2702ae1e1e57c766c3df36f1a7ff763
Abortion rights group launches ad in Michigan, Wisconsin warning about RFK Jr.: An abortion-rights group is attacking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as extreme and unfit ...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will Be on the Ballot in Michigan: The Natural Law Party, which has ballot access in Michigan, nominated Mr. Kennedy ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/robert-f-kennedy-jr-ballot-michigan.html
Priest resigns from Michigan church after protests over his criticism of a gay author
apnews.com/article/pastor-quits-gay-author-michigan-church-2033306cd8937b584a6f1f1c8e70d104
Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election wins: Democratic candidates Peter Herzberg and Mai Xiong are projected to win their ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599485-democrats-retake-control-of-michigan-statehouse-after-special-election-wins/
Defense returns, backs Casey Mize to help Tigers topple Twins: The Tigers played a clean game defensively, backing a stout effort by starting pitcher Casey Mize.
detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/04/21/casey-mize-strong-start-helps-detroit-tigers-topple-minnesota-twins/73404932007/
Joe Biden’s approval rating on the economy is rising among US voters: FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by persistent fears over ...
ft.com/content/bdd37729-8225-4f52-ae88-a7edeb329bb5
GOP lawsuits over voting creates shadow war ahead of the election: As President Joe Biden and Donald Trump step up their campaigning in swing states ...
apnews.com/article/rnc-trump-lawsuits-2024-election-voter-rolls-c7d8943dcac776103d948532f62f2a5c
Lawyers for Larry Nassar assault survivors reach $100M deal with DOJ, source says
apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-assault-fbi-claims-e3a2759d2f33eeafcfb8d5d49cc947f9
Parents of Michigan school shooter to be sentenced in rare US case: The parents of a Michigan boy who shot and killed four classmates are set to be sentenced on ...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described political polarization as an existential threat to the country during a campaign event Sunday night in Royal Oak.
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Michigan school district cancels lesson on gender identity and pronouns after backlash
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/michigan-school-district-cancels-lesson-gender-identity-pronouns-backl-rcna148606
What does the latest swing state polling show for the U.S. election?: Seven U.S. states are likely to decide the outcome of the U.S. presidential election ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-has-slight-edge-over-biden-us-swing-state-election-polls-2024-04-23/
The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map: NPR's electoral map organizes states into seven categories – Toss Up, Lean Republican, Lean Democratic ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246359499/2024-electoral-map
Opinion | Why Biden Has a Narrower Path to the Presidency Than Trump, in 11 Maps: A Democratic strategist explains how the Electoral College math could shape up.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/16/opinion/electoral-map-outlook.html
Prehistoric lake sturgeon is not endangered, US says despite calls from conservationists
apnews.com/article/lake-sturgeon-endangered-list-fish-wildlife-88b4299e1f8223c59794564c70d30c52
Milwaukee man charged in dismemberment death pleads not guilty apnews.com/article/milwaukee-dismembered-body-cc0ddc74cd5b6f78d1ae5b9fdce4c4f2
Volkswagen's Tennessee workers vote to join UAW trade union: More than 70% of votes from Volkswagen staff at the Chattanooga factory in Tennessee were in favor ...
dw.com/en/volkswagens-tennessee-workers-vote-to-join-uaw-trade-union/a-68876846
DOJ to pay $138 million to settle misconduct claims from victims abused by Larry Nassar
axios.com/2024/04/23/larry-nassar-doj-victims-settlement
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
What’s in Michigan’s push to expand voting rights: This latest slate of election bills are part of Michigan Democrats’ efforts to establish a state Voting Rights ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/in-michigan-new-bills-seek-to-expand-voting-rights
Volkswagen Tennessee plant workers vote on UAW membership: After a series of wins against the Detroit Three automakers last fall, United Auto Workers (UAW) ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-tennessee-plant-workers-vote-uaw-membership-2024-04-17/
Biden wins Wyoming Democratic caucus: President Biden is the winner of the Wyoming Democratic presidential caucus, Decision Desk HQ has projected ...
thehill.com/homenews/4591114-biden-wins-wyoming-democratic-caucuses/
Michigan gets 3 years of probation for football recruiting violations: Michigan has been given three years of probation, fined and hit with recruiting ...
apnews.com/article/ncaa-michigan-451d439325cdf9472d95f5ad283e61b0
Michigan Gov. Whitmer won't weigh in on whether Israel's war in Gaza is 'genocide'
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/14/whitmer-wont-weigh-in-on-whether-israels-war-in-gaza-is-genocide/73319397007/
Black Caucus members look to replace Detroit lawmaker with new Black member: Leaders within the Congressional Black Caucus threw their support behind Democratic ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4606329-black-caucus-members-detroit-house-election-adam-hollier/
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- Biden calls for Gaza ceasefire
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AI tricked Detroit into thinking it was getting a huge Hollywood-style highway sign
qz.com/ai-fake-image-detroit-hollywood-highway-sign-1851405307
University of Michigan students set up tent encampment, demand divestment from Israel
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/university-michigan-students-tent-encampment-israel-divestment/73417982007/
Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’: A frustrated Jon Ossoff did not hold back Tuesday in his questioning of the postmaster ...
ajc.com/politics/usps-delays-atlanta-us-senate-hearing-chief-grilling/V5DJ5JX4VZBTPD7ILDVGA5NUV4/
US consumer sentiment slips in April; inflation expectations rise: U.S. consumer sentiment ebbed in April while inflation expectations for the next 12 months and ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-consumer-sentiment-slips-april-inflation-expectations-rise-2024-04-12/
Tax Day 2024: Where's my refund and why not everyone in Michigan must file by April 15
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/15/irs-april-15-june17-michigan-storms-when-to-expect-tax-refunds/73324464007/
US auto sector 'whipsawed' by politicians, Ford chairman says: The U.S. auto industry needs regulatory certainty from politicians in Washington and the back and ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-auto-sector-whipsawed-by-politicians-ford-chairman-says-2024-04-17/
Whitmer, a millionaire, set up new company before signing financial disclosure bills
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/gretchen-whitmer-millionaire-family-office-company-super-deluxe-personal-financial-disclosure-bills/73334696007/
Michigan rental aid program has mostly helped refugees despite claims suggesting otherwise
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/15/michigan-rental-aid-program-has-mostly-helped-refugees-gretchen-whitmer-donald-trump-joe-biden/73305705007/
Local election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears. One group is trying to help.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/22/nation/election-workers-2024-threats/
Reversing the Real-Estate Doom Loop Is Possible. Just Look at Detroit.: Barely a decade after it declared bankruptcy, the city is emerging as America’s most ...
wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/reversing-the-real-estate-doom-loop-is-possible-just-look-at-detroit-0916d6f7
Opinion | Antisemitism in Dearborn, Past and Present: My hometown loved Henry Ford. Today some residents are all too keen to echo his ugly views about the Jews.
wsj.com/articles/dearborn-returns-to-its-antisemitic-roots-henry-ford-protests-israel-gaza-8a3fed72
Gmac Cash on Detroit's new 'Hollywood' sign: 'You can take it back': The Detroit rapper made fun of the new sign in a song released Tuesday.
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/10/gmac-cash-on-detroits-new-hollywood-sign-you-can-take-it-back/73272637007/
Sheep dies in coyote attack at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, officials say: The Henry Ford is enacting more measures to provide another incident.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2024/04/11/sheep-dies-coyote-attack-greenfield-village-dearborn/73278361007/
With violent rhetoric, Trump fights electric vehicles to defeat Biden in Michigan
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-fights-electric-vehicles-defeat-biden-michigan-violent-rhetoric-rcna145689
The Crumbleys Are Being Scapegoated for America's Gun Failures: A society that has refused to regulate guns is now punishing parents for not doing so on ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/ethan-crumbley-parents-michigan-shooting-trial-verdict-sentence/678020/
White House condemns ‘Death to America’ chants at rally in Dearborn, Mich.: The White House on Tuesday condemned “death to America” chants that surfaced online ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4583463-white-house-condemns-death-to-america-chants-at-rally-in-dearborn-mich/
School shooting in Michigan: Perpetrator's mother found guilty: For the first time in the USA, the parents of a shooter were sentenced to prison for negligent ...
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Condemning 'death to America' chants should be easy. Not for liberal Michigan Gov. Whitmer.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/14/death-america-protest-michigan-whitmer-tlaib-silent/73288232007/
Nessel: Secret donors are influencing policy decisions in Lansing: Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson painted a bleak picture ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/dana-nessel-secret-donors-are-influencing-policy-decisions-in-lansing/73369476007/
To run for president in 2028, Gretchen Whitmer must deliver Michigan in 2024 | Opinion
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/10/whitmer-2024-election-trump-biden-democratic-candidate/73243170007/
'Death to America' chants in Dearborn echo across social media, draw local condemnation
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/08/death-to-america-chant-dearborn-jihad-rally-al-quds-day-draws-condemnation/73247053007/
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Michigan takes foster kids' federal benefit money and reimburses itself for their care
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/22/michigan-foster-care-federal-benefit-money-child-welfare-costs/73355844007/
The Time Trump Claimed He Won a Fake ‘Man of the Year’ Award: Donald Trump’s repeated lie that he won Michigan’s ‘Man of the Year’ award resulted in a cringey ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/the-time-trump-claimed-he-won-a-fake-man-of-the-year-award.html
Top Democrats confident ‘blue wall’ in Midwest will save Biden: Top Democrats acknowledge that President Biden won’t win this year by the same Electoral College ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4577632-democrats-blue-wall-biden/
Why Trump’s ‘hush money’ case is bigger than hush money: The judge in the case Monday reinforced that this is also about whether Trump’s actions “unlawfully ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/why-trumps-hush-money-case-is-bigger-than-hush-money/
Who's leading the money race in Michigan's U.S. senate contest?: The Republican frontrunner in Michigan's U.S. Senate race raised less money last quarter than ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/michigan-senate-race-elissa-slotkin-hill-harper-sandy-pensler-mike-rogers-justin-amash-peter-meijer/73333991007/
Gov. Whitmer says officeholders' secret fundraising 'ripe for scrutiny': "I'm always eager to see if we can improve a system so that people can have a better ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/22/gretchen-whitmer-says-officeholders-secret-fundraising-ripe-for-scrutiny-lee-chatfield/73413593007/
Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts running for the Michigan House: Fouts filed paperwork Friday to run as a Democrat for the House's 14th District ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/19/former-warren-mayor-submits-paperwork-to-run-for-michigan-house/73384409007/
Oakland GOP announces new county executive candidate ahead of deadline: Oakland County GOP leaders selected Nikola "Nik" Gjonaj as the candidate to seek the ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2024/04/19/oakland-gop-announces-new-county-executive-candidate-ahead-of-deadline/73389512007/
Wojo: Brad Holmes just might turn Lions’ draft into a surprise party: Brad Holmes wants to get this out of the way, just in case: He’s sorry. He’s sorry ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2024/04/18/wojo-brad-holmes-might-turn-detroit-lions-draft-into-surprise-party/73368966007/
Feds uncover Kwame Kilpatrick cash in ongoing treasure hunt stemming from corruption case
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2024/04/13/feds-find-kwame-kilpatrick-cash-in-search-linked-to-corruption-case/73311840007/
Michigan congressman reaps campaign windfall on cryptocurrency investment: Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, invested millions of dollars of his self-funded ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/22/michigan-congressman-shri-thanedar-reaps-campaign-windfall-on-cryptocurrency-investment/73412899007/
Through gardens, these Native communities are cultivating a solution to climate change
pbs.org/newshour/nation/through-gardens-these-native-communities-are-cultivating-a-solution-to-climate-change
Ann Arbor schools refused to save money for years. Now jobs will be lost. | Opinion
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/23/ann-arbor-school-district-budget-layoffs/73330796007/
Why Biden’s fate may be settled in the Rust Belt not the Sun Belt: Democrats are looking at a 2024 Electoral College map very few of them expected.
cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/biden-rustbelt-electoral-college-2024/
Editorial: Lansing's financial disclosure rules still lack teeth: Michigan residents deserve accountability and transparency from their state government ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/editorials/2024/04/20/editorial-lansings-financial-disclosure-rules-still-lack-teeth/73382728007/
'It's a stressful time': Financial aid delay has college decisions on hold in Michigan
detroitnews.com/story/news/education/2024/04/21/fafsa-delays-have-college-bound-michigan-students-in-dark-about-financial-aid/73327542007/
Nessel accuses ex-Speaker Chatfield of stealing political funds in criminal charges
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/lee-chatfield-michigan-house-dana-nessel-criminal-investigation/73341391007/
Gmac Cash back with 'Detroit Sign 2,' is still not impressed with city's 'Hollywood' sign
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/16/gmac-cash-returns-with-detroit-sign-2-is-still-not-impressed/73344628007/
Raymond scores late in 3rd and OT to keep Red Wings playoffs alive with 5-4 win over Canadiens
apnews.com/article/red-wings-canadiens-score-5d6ca76e52e4e0444c01d36a396f55a7
Does 2018 law open the floodgate for old sexual abuse claims? High court to decide
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/21/does-2018-law-open-door-for-old-sex-abuse-claims-high-court-to-decide/73386435007/
An ode to perhaps the greatest Jewish baseball player on Passover: Passover helped to remind me of a conversation I had a month ago with my friend Noam in which ...
ctvnews.ca/sports/an-ode-to-perhaps-the-greatest-jewish-baseball-player-on-passover-1.6858393
Warren reelection: GOP opponent Deaton loans campaign $1 million: Deaton has also raised $360,690 from more than 3,000 individual donors since announcing his ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/12/nation/john-deaton-loans-campaign-1-million-against-elizabeth-warren/
Chicago Bulls clinch No. 9 seed in East — and home-court advantage for play-in tournament opener against Atlanta Hawks
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/chicago-bulls-detroit-pistons-9-seed/
Tuesday special elections could restore Democrats' Michigan House majority: Special elections in two Metro Detroit districts will decide control of the Michigan ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/11/michigan-house-of-representatives-democrats-warren-westland-special-election/73273095007/
Some fear University of Michigan proposed policy on protests could quell free speech efforts
apnews.com/article/university-michigan-protests-israel-palestinians-disruptive-policy-e22ddd0c7a8a8343bd8158f412195d9b
Nessel 'pleading' with Michigan lawmakers for transparency reforms after Chatfield charges
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/dana-nessel-michigan-lawmakers-transparency-reforms-lee-chatfield-corruption-charges-dark-money/73347251007/
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