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How would you describe Pac-Man to someone from 1900?
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Do you ever wonder what someone from the past would think about all of the technological advancements we’re so accustomed to today? Like our devices, or modes of transportation, or even social media?The technology and activities woven into our everyday lives are sometimes too nuanced for even us to fully understand, let alone someone who lived hundreds of years ago. That thought made me wonder: How would you even explain such technology to someone from the past? What words would you use?So, here I am, posing that question to all of you -- but...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Do you ever wonder what someone from the past would think about all of the technological advancements we’re so accustomed to today? Like our devices, or modes of transportation, or even social media?The technology and activities woven into our everyday lives are sometimes too nuanced for even us to fully understand, let alone someone who lived hundreds of years ago. That thought made me wonder: How would you even explain such technology to someone from the past? What words would you use?So, here I am, posing that question to all of you -- but...WW…
Trial of Oxford shooter’s parents scheduled for January 2024: What to know
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: A trial date has been set for the parents of the Oxford High School shooter after the Michigan Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected their appeal request, the final of their several attempts to avoid trial.The trial for the Oxford shooter’s parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, is scheduled to begin on Jan. 23, 2024, according to court records from Tuesday. The parents had been bound over for trial for involuntary manslaughter charges by lower courts, but they continued to appeal that decision until it reached the Michigan Supreme Court -- which...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: A trial date has been set for the parents of the Oxford High School shooter after the Michigan Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected their appeal request, the final of their several attempts to avoid trial.The trial for the Oxford shooter’s parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, is scheduled to begin on Jan. 23, 2024, according to court records from Tuesday. The parents had been bound over for trial for involuntary manslaughter charges by lower courts, but they continued to appeal that decision until it reached the Michigan Supreme Court -- which...WW…
Some Michigan area codes will soon require 10-digit dialing
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached any day at any time by calling 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).Michiganders living in certain area codes will soon have to change the way they dial the phone.The rollout of a new phone number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will affect certain Michigan telephone users. Callers with area codes 616, 810, 906 and 989 must start dialing phone numbers with 10 digits (the area code plus the phone number) beginning April 24, instead of just dialing the 7-digit phone number without the...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached any day at any time by calling 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).Michiganders living in certain area codes will soon have to change the way they dial the phone.The rollout of a new phone number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will affect certain Michigan telephone users. Callers with area codes 616, 810, 906 and 989 must start dialing phone numbers with 10 digits (the area code plus the phone number) beginning April 24, instead of just dialing the 7-digit phone number without the...WW…
Fearing death, lawmakers obtain body armor, armed guards in wake of Capitol siege, says Michigan GOP Rep. Meijer
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: In the wake of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the second impeachment of President Donald Trump, freshman Michigan GOP Congressman Peter Meijer says lawmakers are taking steps to ensure their safety amid the expectation that “someone may try to kill” them.Joined by Michigan Rep. Fred Upon, Meijer was to support the . The Congressman says he feels “terrible” that some of his constituents are disappointed in his vote, but it was important to him to hold Trump accountable for his role in the Capitol riot.“At the end of the day,...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: In the wake of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the second impeachment of President Donald Trump, freshman Michigan GOP Congressman Peter Meijer says lawmakers are taking steps to ensure their safety amid the expectation that “someone may try to kill” them.Joined by Michigan Rep. Fred Upon, Meijer was to support the . The Congressman says he feels “terrible” that some of his constituents are disappointed in his vote, but it was important to him to hold Trump accountable for his role in the Capitol riot.“At the end of the day,...WW…
Michigan lawmakers call on Pence to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The has forced political leaders to more closely scrutinize President Trump and the role his rhetoric has played in Wednesday’s violent riots -- and if he is fit to remain in office, even if his term expires in just 13 days.The American votes that declare Joe Biden as the nation’s next president have been certified at local, state and national levels. Members of Congress were meeting on Jan. 6 to count and approve those certifications, the final step in affirming Biden’s title as President-elect.As representatives convened in Washington...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: The has forced political leaders to more closely scrutinize President Trump and the role his rhetoric has played in Wednesday’s violent riots -- and if he is fit to remain in office, even if his term expires in just 13 days.The American votes that declare Joe Biden as the nation’s next president have been certified at local, state and national levels. Members of Congress were meeting on Jan. 6 to count and approve those certifications, the final step in affirming Biden’s title as President-elect.As representatives convened in Washington...WW…
Michiganders hate 2020 more than any other Americans, data shows
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Surely there are some who had a decent year, but it’s safe to say that most of us are delighted to kiss 2020 goodbye.Especially the great people of the Great Lakes State.According to new research, Michigan residents expressed more hatred for this year than Americans in any other state -- particularly on Twitter.Tech company reportedly tracked more than 900,000 tweets containing negative comments about 2020, rifling through hashtags and keywords like “I hate 2020,” “2020 is the worst” and “horrible year,” officials said. Using , Someka...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: Surely there are some who had a decent year, but it’s safe to say that most of us are delighted to kiss 2020 goodbye.Especially the great people of the Great Lakes State.According to new research, Michigan residents expressed more hatred for this year than Americans in any other state -- particularly on Twitter.Tech company reportedly tracked more than 900,000 tweets containing negative comments about 2020, rifling through hashtags and keywords like “I hate 2020,” “2020 is the worst” and “horrible year,” officials said. Using , Someka...WW…
Michigan AG returns fire on Trump: ‘You’re not our type’
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Twitter early Sunday morning -- and she was not having it.Early on Dec. 27, that he disapproved of who pushed falsehoods in court while backing the president’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump said the lawyers who may be facing sanctions are “true patriots who are fighting for the truth” and that, instead, Nessel “should be sanctioned.”Read: Nessel fired back at Trump Sunday morning, calling him selfish and alluding that he,...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Twitter early Sunday morning -- and she was not having it.Early on Dec. 27, that he disapproved of who pushed falsehoods in court while backing the president’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump said the lawyers who may be facing sanctions are “true patriots who are fighting for the truth” and that, instead, Nessel “should be sanctioned.”Read: Nessel fired back at Trump Sunday morning, calling him selfish and alluding that he,...WW…
Michigan leaders say schools need $1 billion to recover from COVID financial toll
, Anchor/Reporter, Web ProducerPublished: December 10, 2020, 9:05 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Anchor/Reporter, Web ProducerPublished: December 10, 2020, 9:05 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leaders from across Michigan believe school districts will require $1 billion in state and federal support in order to recover from the financial impact of the .Since the onset of the pandemic, schools, teachers and students have been forced to adjust to an ever-changing learning landscape. Michigan schools have had to apply...…, Anchor/Reporter, Web ProducerPublished: December 10, 2020, 9:05 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Anchor/Reporter, Web ProducerPublished: December 10, 2020, 9:05 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leaders from across Michigan believe school districts will require $1 billion in state and federal support in order to recover from the financial impact of the .Since the onset of the pandemic, schools, teachers and students have been forced to adjust to an ever-changing learning landscape. Michigan schools have had to apply...WW…
Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters gathered outside her Detroit home
, Web Producer, Web ProducerPublished: December 6, 2020, 5:50 pmUpdated: December 6, 2020, 9:33 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Web Producer, Web ProducerPublished: December 6, 2020, 5:50 pmUpdated: December 6, 2020, 9:33 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters were gathered outside of her Detroit home this weekend.On Saturday, Dec. 5, Michigan State and Detroit police responded to a report of several armed protesters gathered...…, Web Producer, Web ProducerPublished: December 6, 2020, 5:50 pmUpdated: December 6, 2020, 9:33 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Web Producer, Web ProducerPublished: December 6, 2020, 5:50 pmUpdated: December 6, 2020, 9:33 pmTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters were gathered outside of her Detroit home this weekend.On Saturday, Dec. 5, Michigan State and Detroit police responded to a report of several armed protesters gathered...WW…
Best Bar Bracket: Vote for your favorite Metro Detroit spots in Round 3
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – When you’re in the mood for impressive craft cocktails, an interesting environment, and an indulgent experience, which Metro Detroit bar do you go to?There are bars of all shapes and styles in the area, but when it comes to stylish cocktail bars, a handful of them really stand out above the rest -- and we’re pitting them against one another in our latest bracket challenge.From Detroit, to Plymouth, to Bloomfield Hills, we’ve rounded up some of the coolest watering holes around. Which one is your favorite?Cast your vote below to help...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: DETROIT – When you’re in the mood for impressive craft cocktails, an interesting environment, and an indulgent experience, which Metro Detroit bar do you go to?There are bars of all shapes and styles in the area, but when it comes to stylish cocktail bars, a handful of them really stand out above the rest -- and we’re pitting them against one another in our latest bracket challenge.From Detroit, to Plymouth, to Bloomfield Hills, we’ve rounded up some of the coolest watering holes around. Which one is your favorite?Cast your vote below to help...WW…