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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.
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.
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.
Human composting draws interest as alternative to traditional burials
The popularity of a cheaper and environmentally friendly burial alternative is rising in the US, but Michigan has yet to legalize it.
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.
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.
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).
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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MICHIGAN LIFE
HISTORY
That one time in Michigan: When a Cornish pastry became a UP staple
A quick history of the Upper Peninsula’s most famous food.
Mysteries in the Mitten: 15 spooky books, movies, & TV shows set in Michigan
From horror movies to lighter and more family-friendly spooky stories, here are 15 scary books, movies, and TV shows set in Michigan.
The 8 deadliest natural disasters in Michigan history
Learn about the most fatal natural disasters in Michigan history, from blizzards to blazes.
Michigan’s cult chronicles: A look at 5 controversial groups
Discover all the cults with solid ties to Michigan, from the Twin Flames Universe to the Church of Scientology.
That one time in Michigan: When prisoners of war helped to fill a labor shortage
How thousands of POWs assisted in Michigan’s agricultural sector during World War II.
