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Kids Are Inundated With New Digital Technologies — How Does That Affect Learning?

Diane Levin Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson writes: "I have to admit it. I’m one of those people, now, who...

New Technologies Will Be in Spotlight at Auto Show

Jake Neher/WDET Every year, CES (formerly known as the Consumer Electronic Show) gives us a glimpse of what to expect at the...

A Big Day in Lansing: 100th Legislature Gavels In, Women Take All Top Elected Roles

Michigan Supreme Court This week marks the beginning of a new era of divided state government in Michigan as the 100th Legislature...

What Does the Federal Shutdown Mean for Michigan and Its Economy?

Michigan State University As the federal government shutdown drags on, more consequences are becoming evident. That includes the many ways...

What Was the Point of Trump’s Oval Office Address on Border Security?

William R. Page, USGS In his first speech to the nation from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump defended his...

Detroit’s Rashida Tlaib Becomes A National Name — Was It The Right Introduction?

Rashida Tlaib for Congress Most of America doesn’t know Rashida Tlaib. And their introduction to the new congresswoman from Detroit...

Wayne State Professor’s New Book Looks at Education of Young Black Males

Gus Navarro/WDET A new book takes an interesting look at educational outcomes for young black males. “A Walk in Their...

New Year at State Capitol Brings History-Making New Leaders

Laura Weber Davis/WDET Michigan has a new state government in 2019, and with it comes many new leaders. Some of...

‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Executive Producer and Detroiter dream hampton Joins Detroit Today

Lifetime R&B singer R. Kelly was the king of his genre in the 1990s and early 2000s. The Chicago singer...

What Will Divided Government Look Like in Washington?

Libby Casey/Washington Post A new Congress has been sworn in and Democrats are back in control of the U.S. House of Representatives....

Democrats Assume Power In the House Amid Partisan Gridlock

Jake Neher/WDET A new Congress will be sworn in on Thursday. The U.S. House of Representatives will shift to Democratic control for...

Fear and Loathing in Corktown: Detroit’s Oldest Surviving Neighborhood Deals with Change

Jake Neher/WDET Change is happening in Corktown. But not all residents see it as change for the better. Corktown is...