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Morning 4: Detroit ranked as one of the most foul-mouthed cities in the world -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Aug. 22, 2024

[expletive] (Image via Unsplash, Graphic by WDIV)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Oh, heck -- Detroit ranked as one of the most foul-mouthed cities in the world

The Motor City is known for many things -- our wildly inconsistent sports teams, the massive art and music scene, Coney Dogs -- but what about our passionate vocabulary?

A new study from WordTips analyzed 1.7 million English-language social media posts and calculated what areas were swearing the most.

Read the report here.


How sheriff compared Oakland County doctor’s case to Larry Nassar

The Oakland County sheriff referenced Larry Nassar to demonstrate the possible massive impact of a doctor who secretly filmed hundreds of unsuspecting people.

Officials believe Dr. Oumair Aejaz, 40, of Rochester Hills, used hidden cameras to film everyone from a 2-year-old to adults in various states of undress.

He did this at hospitals, at a swim school in Rochester, and even at private homes, including his own, according to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. in Texas.

Read more here.


Opposing coaches tampered with QB on Michigan’s roster who later transferred, per report

Two rival coaches have been suspended for tampering with a quarterback on the Michigan football roster who later decided to transfer.

A report in The Athletic says Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will miss the opener against Illinois State due to an investigation into their recruitment of Cade McNamara.

McNamara was on the Michigan roster from 2020 through 2022, leading the Wolverines to a Big Ten title, a win over Ohio State, and their first playoff appearance as the starter in 2021.

Read more here.


US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids

A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children.

The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that there is a link between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids. While the report was not designed to evaluate the health effects of fluoride in drinking water alone, it is a striking acknowledgment of a potential neurological risk from high levels of fluoride.

Read more here.


Weather: Seasonal Thursday in Metro Detroit with a hot and humid weekend ahead




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Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer.

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