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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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Michigan AG report exposes decades of abuse allegations in Lansing Diocese
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is exposing 56 clergy accused of sexual abuse in Lansing since 1950—with detailed accounts of grooming, assault, and misuse of authority that peaked in the 70s and 80s.
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Targeted grants aim to increase Michigan’s recycling efforts
For the third year in a row, Michigan’s recycling rate has hit a record-high.
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Thousands of union nurses at Mid-Michigan’s largest hospital stand ready to strike
Thousands of nurses and healthcare professionals at UM Health-Sparrow in Lansing are preparing to strike after two months of working without a union contract.
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Polluter pay package trimmed down as efforts move from the Senate to the House
The Michigan State Senate pushed forward on a package of bills centered on ensuring greater transparency and accountability from polluters.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Ottawa County
The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza in an Ottawa County flock, following an investigation from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
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3 after-school programs Michigan students (and parents) should know about
“Out-of-school time programs” (OST) aren’t just keeping students busy before and after the school day and over school breaks—they’re helping them gain tools to succeed.
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Lions coach Dan Campbell says it’s not time to freak out after first loss in 3 months
The Detroit Lions are coming off their first loss in three months, but head coach Dan Campbell says now is not the time to panic and start acting like things are worse than they are.
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Here’s how Michiganders can make this winter less ‘ruff’ for their pets
As temperatures drop to below freezing, here’s what Michiganders can do to keep their pets warm and safe this winter.
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Sextortion bills clear the Michigan House
Sextortion isn’t specifically criminalized in Michigan law but House Bills 5887, 5888 and 5889 would create criminal penalties and create educational resources that could be distributed at schools on the dangers of sexual extortion and how to access help.
