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President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington.
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Trump confronts South African leader with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers

Associated Press May 22, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of failing...

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants Michigan to land a massive micro-chip factory before she exits her office at the end of this term.
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Whitmer sets goal of winning microchip factory before leaving office

Rick Pluta May 22, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would like to cap her second term by landing a massive microchip factory for Michigan before she...

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Mayor Mike Duggan held a press conference on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to announce new reforms to licensing requirements for small business owners in the city.
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Detroit Evening Report: Duggan pushes for small business regulation reform in Detroit

Jerome Vaughn May 21, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has announced an effort to reduce the regulatory process for opening small businesses in the city. Subscribe...

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The State of the People POWER Tour is coming to Detroit May 21-22, 2025.
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The Metro: Jalen Rose’s next play is championing education and community empowerment

Lauren Myers, Robyn Vincent, Sam Corey, Tia Graham, The Metro May 21, 2025

Jalen Rose is probably best known for what he’s done on the basketball court. He was one of the leaders...

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DEQ Foam Van Etten Oscoda
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New study shows need to protect water from PFAS

Pat Batcheller May 21, 2025

A new study highlights the importance of removing "forever chemicals" from drinking water.What are PFAS?PFAS are chemicals that take a...

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Mackenzie Thompson, The Founder of The Prom Promise
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The Metro: The Prom Promise removes financial barriers to give students ‘a prom night to remember’

Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II, The Metro May 21, 2025

Prom is an exciting time for high school seniors here in metro Detroit. It’s a right of passage — a...

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Second-term Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Twp) was named Michigan House Oversight Committee chair in January 2025.
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GOP oversight chair wants Benson to testify on disclosure site glitches

Rick Pluta May 21, 2025

The Republican chair of the Michigan House Oversight Committee said Tuesday that he wants Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson...

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The Lake Huron shoreline.
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The Metro: The lesser known threats to Michigan’s waters

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 20, 2025

The Great Lakes still gleam and sparkle — but their waters are heavy with the weight of what we’ve done....

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FILE - Customers wait in line for eggs at a Costco store in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
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Survey finds consumers sour on the economy, personal incomes amid tariff uncertainty

Quinn Klinefelter May 20, 2025

A new survey by the University of Michigan finds confidence in the U.S. economy is steadily eroding.Researchers say the widely-watched...

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People entering the Music Festival. The Renaissance Center is i the background.
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The Metro: Movement is a big event with small beginnings

Sam Corey, Tia Graham, Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 20, 2025

Movement began in 2000 as a grassroots tribute to Detroit’s role in the birth of techno — a massive event...

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FILE - The Flint Water Plant tower is seen, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in Flint, Mich.
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Detroit Evening Report: EPA lifts emergency order on Flint drinking water

Sascha Raiyn, Bre'Anna Tinsley May 20, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has lifted the emergency order on the city of Flint's drinking water.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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A Detroit neighborhood
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The Metro: The story behind Detroit’s population growth

Nadia Ziyad, Sam Corey, The Metro May 20, 2025

New data shows the city of Detroit gained more than 6,800 residents in 2024. The city’s population now tops 645,000,...

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