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Why Michigan’s power keeps going out after storms

Last week, thousands of Michiganders lost power after an ice storm with 20-mile per hour wind gusts froze-over power lines....

Rep. Elissa Slotkin joins Detroit Today after announcing US Senate bid

Following mounting speculation, on Monday news broke that Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is entering the race to become Michigan's next...

Detroit Today: America has a pop culture addiction

Smartphone addiction is real, but for many of us, it can feel necessary to constantly be online. Our daily life...

Detroit Today: How effective have economic sanctions against Russia been?

When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, one of the first pleas from President Vladimir Zelenskyy to President Joe...

Detroit Today: One year later, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to a more disastrous path

Tomorrow will mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a dramatic escalation in conflict between the two countries...

What’s the future of Michigan Republicans now under Kristina Karamo’s leadership?

This past weekend, Kristina Karamo, an election denier who has yet to concede in her 14-point loss to Jocelyn Benson...

Which jobs are Detroit’s biggest growth opportunities?

After years of financial struggles, including becoming the largest city in the U.S. by population to file for bankruptcy, the...

How low unemployment rate, inflation have changed the US workforce and economy

The Department of Labor recently announced that the unemployment rate is at 3% — the lowest it's been in over...

Balloons and UFOs spark tension between the U.S. and China

About a week ago, the United States military shot down an unidentified object over Lake Huron. It was the third...

After MSU’s mass shooting, professors and politicians assess how to move forward

It’s been four days since the shooting at Michigan State University. That’s four days since five students were injured and...

How Michiganders are responding to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Last week, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, destroying multiple city blocks and ravaging the area....

What does an equitable, inclusive suburb look like?

Detroit, by will of a vote of its people, is working to assess the damage done by a history of...