Michigan is tightening its mail policy after finding synthetic drugs embedded in paper sent under the guise of legal or confidential mail. The department says the updated approach creates another safeguard.
Janelle D. James
Posted inArts & Culture
Chessboxing is a real thing. And a Michigander is the new world champ
Michigan’s James Canty III recently won the super heavyweight chessboxing world championship in Serbia.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Michigan’s red, white and blue retro license plate returns next month
Michigan continues to bring back retro license plates. The latest: Red, white and blue to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. It goes on sale in January.
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Deadlines fast approaching for Michigan residents to ship holiday gifts
The US Postal Service, UPS and FedEx have released their recommended mail-by dates to help customers avoid late deliveries during the busiest mailing season of the year.
Posted inTransportation
Expect busy Michigan roads for Thanksgiving. Record travel predicted
About 2.6 million Michigan residents will take a trip of at least 50 miles between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, AAA says.
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Holiday travel? Michiganders warned of ‘juice jacking’ at charging ports
Michigan officials are warning travelers about ‘juice jacking,’ a cybercrime where hackers use public USB charging ports to steal data or install malware.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Health and Welfare
Turkey prices up for Thanksgiving. Blame bird flu, which hit Michigan
A bird flu surge has forced farmers to kill millions of turkeys in Michigan and across the country, shrinking supplies and driving up prices ahead of the holidays.
Posted inEnvironment
Michigan skywatchers turn eyes to Earth’s new ‘quasi moon’
Astronomers have discovered a small asteroid, 2025 PN7, that travels alongside Earth and behaves like a ‘quasi moon.’ You’ll need a good telescope to see it. Here’s where to find one in Michigan.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
U-M study: 1 in 5 young adults using marijuana, alcohol to fall asleep
A University of Michigan study found that about 22% of young adults use cannabis, alcohol or both to help them fall asleep. Experts warn that the habit can lead to dependency and poorer sleep quality, though some advocates argue cannabis may offer benefits when used responsibly.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
10-digit dialing required in Detroit as 679 joins iconic 313 area code
Starting Tuesday, anyone within Detroit’s 313 area code will be required to use 10-digit dialing for all local calls as a new 679 area code is introduced.