Russia releases former U.S. Marine for medical care after U.S. appeal
Russia freed former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman after U.S. officials urged his release so he could receive medical care in
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News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
American2Day
News and opinion for Michigan, Eaton County, and the Mulliken area
Michigan News
Utah sues former assistant over move to Michigan coaching staff
The University of Utah sued former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his
Eaton County
Eaton County murder victim’s family awarded restitution after resentencing
The family of John Hubbard, who was killed in Eaton County in 1986, has been awarded restitution after the man
Ingham County
Lansing adopts ordinance transitioning city boards to ward structure
The Lansing City Council adopted Ordinance 1361, amending the city’s code to transition existing boards and commissions to the ward
Opinion
Hiring People Still Requires Talking to People
Companies should use AI aggressively in recruiting where it helps recruiters do better work. They should not use it as
Village of Mulliken
Mulliken opens old mill property to outside bids after investor makes rival pitch
The village council's biggest decision of the night concerned the former Hoover mill property downtown. After months of working toward
National
U.S. threatens sweeping new economic pressure on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will impose what he called the toughest sanctions in history on Iran,
Money
Ballot drive targeting utility political spending faces court and legislative tests
A Michigan ballot proposal that would bar regulated gas and electric utilities from making political contributions is facing a legal
Local News
Second suspected homicide under investigation at Ionia prison this year
A death at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia is being investigated as a suspected homicide, the second such investigation
Partial solar eclipse, Perseid meteors visible in Michigan this week
Michigan viewers can see a small partial solar eclipse Wednesday afternoon, with metro Detroit cities expected to see only a
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Central banks hold rates as inflation concerns rise
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady during the latest reporting period through August 5, while the Bank of Japan
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White House used ruse to conceal Trump’s exit from Turkey
President Donald Trump was moved out of Turkey last month through an elaborate effort to keep his location secret after
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Brin’s donations against California wealth tax top $100 million
Google cofounder Sergey Brin donated another $20 million to a political group opposing California’s proposed billionaire tax, bringing his total
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Former Marine freed from Russian detention on humanitarian grounds
Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen and former Marine, has been freed from years of detention in Russia on humanitarian grounds,
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Dimon warns U.S. power underpins dollar’s reserve status
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the U.S. risks losing the dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency if it
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Stevens backs El-Sayed after Michigan Democratic Senate primary loss
Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Abdul El-Sayed after narrowly losing last week’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat
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July inflation report could shape rate and mortgage expectations
The federal government is set to release July’s Consumer Price Index at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 12, giving
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Eaton County had four drug-related deaths in early 2026 report
Drug-related deaths rose across a seven-county Greater Lansing region in the first quarter of 2026, with 48 deaths recorded from
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