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Eastern Michigan University President Jim Smith has returned from a visit to Beibu Gulf University in southern China. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports.
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A Michigan state senator - and avid TikTok user - is calling Montana’s total ban of the social media site “knee-jerk racism and xenophobia”. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has details.
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A planned Big Rapids electric vehicle battery part plant received legislative approval for $175 million in state incentives Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan lawmakers remain split over whether a U.S.-based subsidiary of a Chinese-owned electric vehicle battery company should receive state incentive funding. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan officials are seeking another $750 million to support a planned Ford battery plant in Calhoun County. Colin Jackson has more.
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Michigan government cybersecurity experts are reviewing the social media platform TikTok and others for potential threats. Colin Jackson has more.
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Gas prices in Washtenaw County and across the state are continuing to tumble. Prices at the pump are down $0.83 just in the past month. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran takes a look at the reasons.
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The latest price hike at the pumps is being considered a setback for motorists and, some say, for Democrats heading into today’s election. But AAA Michigan says there’s actually no way to tie the hikes to politics. It’s all the markets. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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Six weeks have gone by since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. U.S. and NATO sanctions are having an impact, and President Biden's proposed budget calls for a 10% increase in defense spending. 12th District Representative Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) joined WEMU's David Fair to offer perspective on those issues and more.
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Thursday, April 22nd is Earth Day, and, due to the pandemic, most celebrations will be virtual this year. Still, the idea of Earth Day has endured since…