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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Haslett Road construction kicks off again with detours and delays

East Lansing begins another phase of road repairs starting April 27, but drivers should brace for slowdowns through mid-May. The city plans single-lane closures along Haslett Road between Saginaw Highway and Hagadorn Road. A bigger headache comes May 4–8 when the intersection of Haslett and Hagadorn

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Apr 25 2026WEATHER

Storms Hit Eastern Michigan, Then a Dry Weekend and Mild Spring Ahead

Eastern Michigan faces a small chance of strong winds this afternoon. Forecasts say that areas east of I‑75, including Saginaw, the Thumb, Flint, Detroit and Ann Arbor, could see gusts up to 60 mph. The worst of the storms will arrive when temperatures are highest, between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. In nor

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Apr 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity‑Style Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank

Big names love to treat themselves and their loved ones with high‑end goodies. If you’re hunting for a present that feels fancy but is still practical, look no further than what the stars are piling into their closets and bathrooms. First up is a makeup kit that mixes all‑in‑one shades, praised

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Apr 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Big game updates and why they sometimes backfire

Big updates in online games often feel exciting at first. Players expect new features that will make the experience better. But sometimes those updates cause more problems than they solve. That’s exactly what happened with a recent release in a popular fantasy game. Within hours of launch, players

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Soccer Fans Warned: US World Cup Trip Could Bring Trouble

Big sporting events usually mean fun, excitement, and friendship. But not everyone heading to America in 2026 for the World Cup might feel safe. That’s the warning from human rights groups who say travelers could face problems like being held without reason or kicked out of the country. These groups

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Apr 20 2026CRYPTO

Why big money is slowly but surely starting to like crypto

Big investment players are not just watching crypto anymore—they’re stepping in, cautiously. A recent study looked at what Japanese fund managers and institutional investors really think about digital money. The results show a quiet but clear trend: more of them now see crypto as something worth add

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Apr 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google’s Chip Strategy: Why Marvell Could Be the New Key Player

Big tech companies are always hunting for better ways to run AI, and now Google seems to be placing a bet on Marvell Technology. Instead of sticking with Broadcom for its AI chips, Google is exploring new designs that could handle real-time tasks more efficiently. The idea? Two custom chips working

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

New York tries out city-run grocery stores to help with high food prices

East Harlem was picked as the first location for a new city-run grocery store. The mayor wants to open five of these stores across New York City, with each in a different borough. This move is part of a bigger plan to make life more affordable for residents. The city will pay $70 million to start th

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Apr 11 2026LIFESTYLE

Beauty Buys to Grab During the Next Big Sephora Sale

Big beauty sales often leave shoppers scrolling endlessly through endless options. Instead of guessing what’s worth the hype, it helps to know which products actually deliver. For the 2026 Sephora sale, certain picks stand out—not just because they’re popular, but because they solve real problems. T

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Apr 10 2026FINANCE

Making Money Moves: How AI is Changing the Game for Big Tech Loans

Big loans for tech projects aren’t new, but a recent $8. 5 billion financing deal for CoreWeave is turning heads for a different reason. Instead of backing risky crypto mining operations, this loan focuses on building AI data centers packed with powerful GPUs. The shift shows how lenders are now bet

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