Newborn baby found dead in portable restroom at music festival in Michigan Body found at annual Electric Forest gathering of EDM revellers in Rothbury, northwest of Grand Rapids The Independent UK · Jun 29
Grim Autopsy Details Torture As Morbidly Obese Seven-Year-Old Boy Weighing More Than Two Grown Men Suffers Fatal Agony A Michigan couple faces murder and child abuse charges after their seven-year-old son died from heart failure linked to extreme obesity, highlighting severe neglect and household dysfunction. International Business Times UK · Jun 27
My First $1 Million: Retired High School Teacher, 55, Midland County, Michigan "It wasn't like there was some surprise when we hit $1 million — we slowly and steadily saw it coming." Kiplinger · Jun 27
Michigan parents charged with murder in death of seven-year-old son weighing 250lbs Authorities say couple failed to take young boy to doctor and did not provide safe environment at home The Guardian - US · Jun 26
Michigan Spent $1.8 Billion and Only Created 602 Jobs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promised "generational" investments in her state, but as she leaves office, there's little to show for it. Reason · Jun 26
Red Arrows to thrill US crowds celebrating 250th anniversary of independence The stateside tour will see the world-famous RAF aerobatic team attend events from Maryland to Michigan Evening Standard · Jun 25
Red Arrows to go on US tour to mark 250th anniversary of independence – including epic finale not seen in 30 years The stateside tour will see the world-famous RAF aerobatic team attend events from Maryland to Michigan The Independent UK · Jun 25
At the Races: Waiting on SCOTUS Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari The end of June brings thunderstorms, fireworks and Supreme Court rulings. And one… Roll Call · Jun 25
Meet The 50 Robots That Replaced More Than 1,000 Factory Workers At General Motors General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant in Michigan, resulting in over 1,000 job cuts and sparking criticism from labour groups. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
No cars, only carts: This US town has banned cars for over 125 years, and Amazon deliveries still arrive by horse-drawn cart In an age of electric vehicles, autonomous driving and drone deliveries, one American destination continues to do things the old-fashioned way. On Mackinac Island in Michigan, cars have been banned for more than 125 years, leaving horse-drawn carts, bicycles and pedestrians to share the streets instead. The unique transport system… The Times of India · Jun 25
Lyme Disease Is Spreading into States That Rarely Saw It Before — Is Your County at Risk? Deer ticks carrying Lyme disease are now reaching Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. ER visits for tick bites rose 25% in April 2026. Here's where the risk is growing and what to do. Medical Daily · Jun 25
NBA Draft Team-by-Team Grades: Memphis Stacks Players and Picks, Bucks Kickstart Rebuild How each team fared over two nights of selections, from those who aced it to those who left us scratching our heads. Sports Illustrated · Jun 25
ICE Warehouse Detention Lawsuits Melt Down Secret $38B Plan to Cage 10,000 Migrants Michigan and local authorities are legally challenging a federal initiative to convert commercial properties into immigration facilities, citing structural issues and lack of transparency in the process. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
Biggest Winners and Losers From the First Round of the 2026 NBA Draft The Bucks further kickstarted their rebuild, while three Michigan Wolverines went in the first 12 picks. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
We Got This Covered · Jun 23 New Michigan millionaire quit Detroit Lions-themed lottery. Then he ‘accidentally’ bought tickets that changed his life He says he plans to take care of his family.
Reason · Jun 23 The Government Seized Their $195,000 Home Over a $2,242 Debt. What Does the Supreme Court Say They're Owed? The Pung family of Isabella County, Michigan, maintained they were entitled to fair market value. The high court disagreed, but with a twist.
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Michigan set an affordability goal for utility bills. For some, help can’t come soon enough. Karen Johnson Moore and her husband Columbus are struggling with high energy bills despite efforts to conserve electricity
The Economic Times · Jun 23 General Motors layoffs: GM replaces over 1,000 workers with 50 robots at US flagship plant in Michigan, says "we are implementing..." General Motors Detroit plant robots: General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant, a move that has led to over 1,000 job cuts. While GM states these 'cobots' are designed to assist workers and improve conditions, the United Auto Workers union strongly criticizes the decision, viewing…
Bored Panda · Jun 23 91 Historic Photos That Show How Much These Places Have Changed Just like humans are constantly evolving and learning more about themselves, places are changing as well. Your hometown probably looks like a completely different city from the one you grew up in, especially if you’ve been around for at least 50 years. So here’s a list of photos of iconic…
Sports Illustrated · Jun 22 Pat Forde: Mike Boynton Deserves Chance to Lead Michigan After Misfortune Marred Oklahoma State Tenure Bad luck and bad timing hurt Boynton during his first head coaching stint, but shouldn’t stop the Wolverines from giving him a second chance.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 22 Mavericks Land Michigan’s Dusty May to Lead Cooper Flagg, Young Dallas Roster: Grading the Hire May is coming off of a college national championship, and now looks to lead Flagg and the young Mavs.
The Independent UK · Jun 22 No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas Many homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather
AAP · Jun 21 Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic with Aussie fifth Australian Cassie Porter has finished equal fifth at the LPGA Tour's Meijer Classic in Michigan, with Japanese star Miyu Yamashita winning in a play-off.
The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 21 Money Moves Michigan Retirees Should Check After the 2026 Pension Withholding Change Michigan retirees have watched several years of tax changes unfold, and 2026 marks a major milestone. The state’s phase-in of expanded retirement and pension tax deductions reaches full implementation, which means many retirees could see significant changes in how Michigan income tax withholding works on their pension payments. That sounds…
The Times of India · Jun 20 Cocaine hidden inside cheese powder box: Indian man arrested on US-Canada border, says he didn't know about the drug An Indian man was arrested with 60 kilos of cocaine at Port Huron in Michigan while he was on his way to cross the border to Canada. Driver Chandan Tayal was stopped by the CBP at the Blue Water Bridge and on inspection of his car, the officials found two…