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abcnews.go.comRep. Hillary Scholten accused Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson of promoting an unsubstantiated rumor about her personal life. The exchange occurred days after former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox ended his campaign.
Fox NewsAbdul El-Sayed spoke at Democratic Socialists of America gatherings including a 2019 fundraiser that raised $10,000. He has stated he is not a socialist and believes in regulated capitalism. The report comes as he campaigns against Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary.
foxnews.comSen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. The endorsement creates a split with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who backs Rep. Haley Stevens.
claimsjournal.com@ABC reported that federal officials are investigating five cyclosporiasis clusters, with three now considered resolved. The largest remains active and linked to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.
abcnews.go.comMichigan announced Monday that athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year. The decision follows an outside investigation that identified accountability failures and weaknesses in handling misconduct allegations within the athletic department.
montrealgazette.comAbdul El-Sayed appeared on CNN's State of the Union on July 19 and pushed back against questions about Israel and Iran. The exchange occurred days after more than 100 House Democrats voted to reduce aid to Israel.
New York PostA former running back was taken into custody Sunday in Canton, Ohio, after failing to pay $50,000 in child support. Authorities executed a Michigan warrant at an autograph event.
winnipegfreepress.comMarie Noon was denied benefits in September 2025 due to an IT error in the state's Bridges eligibility system despite qualifying through the Freedom to Work program. Similar problems have occurred in Tennessee and Texas with Deloitte-built systems.
New York PostChristopher Popps, 54, was taken into custody July 16 near Kalamazoo in the 1993 homicide of Patrick Orville Dearth. Alaska investigators linked him to the case through multiple anonymous confessions that began in January 2025 and led to the recovery of remains near Fairbanks.
espn.comThe No. 1 recruit from 2025 started immediately as a freshman but posted modest numbers amid program changes. His new coach set a goal of developing him into a finished product ahead of the 2026 season.
globalnews.caA Michigan lawmaker running for Senate said President Trump's Iran policy is not driven by Israeli influence. The representative also criticized both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to achieve long-term peace.
Sen. John Fetterman criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders for endorsing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and current Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The comments followed a Saturday rally in Detroit that included Sanders, El-Sayed and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
nbcnews.comThe White House posted four batches of files on July 16, 2026, covering voting system vulnerabilities, China’s acquisition of voter data, a Michigan registration probe and noncitizens on state rolls. President Trump discussed the materials in a primetime speech the same evening.
abcnews.go.comSen. Bernie Sanders spoke at a Detroit rally Saturday alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed. He said outside spending against El-Sayed has reached $50 million with two weeks until the Aug. 4 Democratic primary.
msnbc.comA Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan received near-constant armed security during his 2017-2018 gubernatorial bid. His former security director described the arrangement in public posts and interviews.
The GuardianMichigan recorded more than 5,000 cyclosporiasis cases by July 17, 2026, along with 102 hospitalizations. The surge follows federal public health funding cuts in March 2025. Cases have also been linked across five states.
ForbesSmoke from fires in Canada and northern Minnesota has placed more than 100 million Americans under alerts. Haze has reduced visibility in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Alerts cover all of Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisc…
jns.orgMichigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens called on primary opponent Abdul el Sayed to drop his endorsement of William Lawrence over past comments. The request came during a festival appearance in Farmington on Friday.
StatFederal health officials traced 1,645 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. The CDC issued a consumer warning on July 17 and the supplier has been removed from the chain's s…
cnet.comDeclassified records describe a voter registration fraud operation in Muskegon, Michigan. The documents provide details on the scale and methods used in the scheme.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed over 1,600 domestic cases of the parasitic infection, with more than 5,100 additional cases under investigation. The outbreak has primarily affected people in Michigan and Ohio.
Fox NewsSen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will make three campaign stops this weekend in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed. The events precede the Aug. 4 Democratic primary for the Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
unicornriot.ninjaState regulators approved construction permits for a tunnel to replace an aging section of the Line 5 pipeline. Officials said the permits require measures to limit damage to wetlands and other resources.
chicago.suntimes.comThe White House said July 16 it is tracking a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened more than 400 people in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Federal agencies are interviewing patients to trace the source while urging precautions with fresh produce.
The University of Michigan board of regents met Thursday in Traverse City without addressing athletic director Warde Manuel or an internal investigation. A source told ESPN no timetable exists for decisions on his future or release of a nearly $12 million report. Regent Paul Brow…
WiredPlacer.ai data showed declines at Chopt, Panera Bread and Sweetgreen on July 11. Michigan recorded the highest case counts while Taco Bell locations faced a produce recall.
The 23-year-old forward from Michigan averaged 15.1 points and earned first-team All-American honors last season. He is expected to contribute immediately with Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody sidelined by injuries.
jns.orgA member of the Congressional Black Caucus endorsed a Democratic candidate in Michigan's Senate primary. The endorsement adds to support from other caucus members for the candidate.
The Independent reported that work started June 1 on The Barn, a 250-acre project backed by OpenAI, Oracle, Blackstone, Related Digital and Walbridge. The development follows a settlement after township officials initially rejected rezoning and faced a lawsuit from developers.
dailywire.comThe University of Michigan's Board of Regents will not address athletics director Warde Manuel or the Jenner & Block investigation at its Thursday meeting. A university spokesperson confirmed no decision has been made on Manuel's future.
defector.comMore than 3,000 cases have been reported in Michigan and Ohio since May 1, with additional cases in West Virginia and Kentucky. Officials continue to investigate the source and expect the outbreak to last through August.
State data show more than 4,700 cases reported across 34 states, exceeding the prior high. Michigan accounts for over 3,300 infections, with officials linking cases in four states to possible lettuce exposure.
chicago.suntimes.comNearly 7,000 potential cyclosporiasis infections have been recorded nationwide, more than 3,300 of them in Michigan. Officials identified tainted lettuce as the likely source and warned that actual numbers are higher due to under-testing.
At least 843 cases were reported nationwide with Michigan recording 1,562 infections. The CDC traced the start to May 1 and said no deaths occurred. Parents of young children adjusted berry purchases amid the investigation.
coindesk.comThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on July 14 directed Kalshi to ignore a Michigan court order requiring cancellation of certain customer trades. Chairman Mike Selig said the step protects market integrity under federal rules.
winnipegfreepress.comState health officials in Michigan identified prewashed salad kits as a possible source of an illness outbreak affecting thousands of residents. The department issued guidance on safe handling and consumption of the products.
chicago.suntimes.comThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that nearly 7,000 people may have cyclosporiasis. Michigan leads with 3,309 confirmed cases, and investigators point to lettuce or salad greens as possible sources.
winnipegfreepress.comThe FBI’s Detroit Field Office began assisting Michigan State Police this week in the death of a newborn found in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest music festival. Authorities announced a reward of up to $15,000 on Monday for information leading to an arrest and conviction…
forbes.comMichigan alone has recorded more than 2,600 cases of the parasite, which causes prolonged diarrhea and fatigue. Investigators have not identified a source while CDC surveillance data lag behind state reports.
abcnews.go.comThe University of Michigan regents will review an internal investigation into the athletic department's culture on Thursday. A decision on athletic director Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days, ESPN reported.
Abc NewsPrimaries scheduled for early August will select Democratic nominees for Senate seats in Michigan and Minnesota and the gubernatorial race in Wisconsin. The contests feature candidates with differing approaches to fundraising and policy priorities.
chicago.suntimes.comMichigan accounts for more than half the total with 1,562 infections. The CDC has shifted to weekly reporting from states amid the rise.
Wang Danhao, 31, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan, died by suicide in Ann Arbor. His ashes reached his mother in China nearly four months later. The death followed an interview by US federal law enforcement the previous day.
jns.orgSen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will join Abdul el Sayed for campaign events in Michigan on July 18 and 19. The appearances come ahead of the Aug. 4 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
jns.orgTwo candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan will appear at events next week with national figures. The primary follows the withdrawal of one candidate and the retirement of the current senator.
jns.orgThe August 4 Democratic primary for Michigan's open Senate seat features former public health official Abdul El-Sayed against Representative Haley Stevens. The winner will face former Representative Mike Rogers in November.
Abdul El-Sayed accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee of planning nearly $3.85 million in spending against his campaign. The comments came days before the August 4 Democratic primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
Nbc NewsThe CDC recorded 843 confirmed cyclosporiasis infections between May 1 and July 9, plus more than 1,500 suspected cases. Michigan led with over 1,000 recent diagnoses while no source has been identified.
chicago.suntimes.comThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, 2026. Michigan recorded the highest state total, followed by Ohio and New York City. The agency will shift to weekly state data collection due to the increase.
abcnews.go.comA group of retired judges completed a four-day bus tour through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. They spoke in public venues about the importance of judicial independence and public confidence in courts. The tour marked the nation's 250th anniversary.
The university removed Boynton's interim title and gave him a two-year contract on Friday afternoon. The move follows Dusty May's departure to the Dallas Mavericks 18 days earlier.
chicago.suntimes.comState health officials recorded 1,562 reports of the parasitic illness as of July 10, with 44 hospitalizations. Cases have spread across 40 counties, far above the annual average of 50.
cnet.comBrad Lander, who defeated an incumbent House Democrat in New York, endorsed Abdul el Sayed for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate race. Lander cited shared policy positions on foreign policy and domestic priorities.
nbcnews.comAbdul El-Sayed, a candidate in Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, said he requested an extension for tax filings due to foreign property records. Opponent Rep. Haley Stevens questioned the timing during a debate.
io9.gizmodo.comMichigan and Ohio have recorded more than 1,400 confirmed cases of the parasitic illness cyclosporiasis since early June. Investigators have not identified a common food source.
forbes.com@ABC reported on July 9, 2026, that Michigan has recorded more than 1,200 cases and Ohio more than 170. The parasitic infection spreads through contaminated produce and requires specific testing for diagnosis.
news.sky.comUCLA signed 17-year-old Serbian prospect Nikola Kusturica to a multiyear agreement on Thursday. The 6-foot-9 guard is viewed as a possible top selection in the 2028 NBA draft and chose the Bruins over Kentucky and Michigan.
New York PostMichigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed faced questions from an interviewer about his use of the title physician on his LinkedIn profile and in an April debate, despite lacking a current medical license in New York or Michigan.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin secured a settlement requiring Deere & Co. to provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops. The agreement includes a $1 million payment to…
nbcnews.comTwo candidates in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary debated U.S. policy toward Israel on Tuesday night. One candidate said Prime Minister Netanyahu has not made the United States safer. The other said U.S. foreign policy has been shaped by Israel and AIPAC.