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Notre Dame suspends men's swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations
Read full article: Notre Dame suspends men's swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violationsNotre Dame has suspended its men’s swimming program for at least one year after an external review found members of the team violated NCAA rules by wagering among themselves on results of their competitions.
Sinkhole danger to Detroit church slips through cracks on city’s west side
Read full article: Sinkhole danger to Detroit church slips through cracks on city’s west sideMembers of a church on Detroit's west side are finally getting some relief as they've been dealing with a sinkhole in the alley behind Aijalon Baptist Church on Beechwood for several months.
Detroit street gang ‘Purple Heart Vets’ indicted on RICO charges
Read full article: Detroit street gang ‘Purple Heart Vets’ indicted on RICO chargesMembers of a violent Detroit gang were indicted on various federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy, trafficking controlled substances, firearm charges, and unemployment insurance fraud.
Live stream: Detroit Lions first-round picks Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams talk about draft
Read full article: Live stream: Detroit Lions first-round picks Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams talk about draftBoth of the Detroit Lions’ first-round picks in the 2022 draft are set to speak Friday for the first time since they were selected.
Live stream: Jan. 6 prayer vigil on Capitol steps for House, Senate members
Read full article: Live stream: Jan. 6 prayer vigil on Capitol steps for House, Senate membersMembers of the House and Senate will join Thursday evening in observance of the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 deadly attack on the Capitol.
Metro Detroit nonprofit works to help Black-owned businesses on Black Friday
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit works to help Black-owned businesses on Black FridayA Metro Detroit nonprofit organization is providing Black Friday sales while giving even more business to Black-owned businesses on the Avenue of Fashion.
Electoral College votes today: Follow updates here
Read full article: Electoral College votes today: Follow updates hereElectoral College members will meet Monday in each state to cast their official ballots for president. UPDATE: The Michigan electors have unanimously cast 16 Electoral College votes for Joe Biden for president. They also unanimously cast 16 votes for Kamala Harris for vice president. All Nov. 3, 2020 General Election results in each state were certified by last week’s deadline. The vote will help seal Democrat Joe Biden’s win with 306 electoral votes to President Trump’s 232.
White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing
Read full article: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefingWASHINGTON – Members of the White House coronavirus task force held a news briefing on Thursday afternoon to discuss the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The news conference comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge across the U.S. Conditions inside the nation’s hospitals are deteriorating by the day as the coronavirus rages across the U.S. at an unrelenting pace and the confirmed death toll surpasses 250,000. The number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 in the U.S. has doubled in the past month and set new records every day this week. As of Tuesday, nearly 77,000 were hospitalized with the virus.
Cedar Point reopens today with changes: What to know
Read full article: Cedar Point reopens today with changes: What to knowNo one could’ve imagined Cedar Point would start its 150th season during a pandemic, that’s what is happening. The amusement park plans to open its gates Thursday after the COVID-19 health crisis delayed the start of the season. The new normal at Cedar Point will require everyone over the age of two to wear a face mask, even on the rides which the staff has tested. In reality the lines will be shorter since they’re going to start off by allowing only 20% capacity into the park“We know we have enough room for people to spread out,” said Jason McClure, Cedar Point GM. Adjusting to these new rules will be hard, but they’ve got a team of staff with new roles to enforce these safety guidelines.
Michigan National Guard aids residents impacted by Midland flooding while continuing COVID-19 response
Read full article: Michigan National Guard aids residents impacted by Midland flooding while continuing COVID-19 responseLANSING, Mich. On Wednesday, May 20, Michigan National Guard units from Bay City, Saginaw, Port Huron, and other nearby communities responded to a request from Michigan State Police (MSP) to aid evacuating residents following massive flooding in the Midland area resulting from the breach of the Edenville and Sanford Dams. Working in cooperation with state and local incident commanders and county Emergency Operations Center personnel, Michigan National Guard members were dispatched to help evacuate 21 individuals, as well as six dogs and two cats threatened by the flooding. Guard members utilized equipment such as Light Medium Tactical Vehicles (LMTVs) that are capable of driving through high water for this mission. In addition to assisting community members, Michigan National Guard members recovered and removed books from a flooded library in Midland. This rapid response was accomplished while the Michigan National Guard remains heavily integrated into the State of Michigans fight against COVID-19.