Some local libraries refuse to stock AI-generated books on their shelves, criticizing their quality and citing ethics. Librarians from Greenville and East Lansing discuss.
New fight for Michigan libraries: Keeping AI-generated books off shelves
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One test, many siblings: Michigan woman fights to ban fertility fraud
After learning her mother’s fertility doctor had used his own sperm without consent, a Michigan woman is fighting to prevent it from happening to others.
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Michigan cuts off weight-loss drugs for most Medicaid patients, saving $240M
The $81 billion state budget imposes new restrictions on many GLP-1 drugs, requiring them to be used only for the ‘morbidly obese’
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‘No Kings’ protests draw big crowds across Michigan
Big crowds gathered at ‘No Kings’ protests across the state to demonstrate against President Donald Trump. ‘People are more outraged every day by what’s going on,’ said one organizer.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Amid Trump tariffs, a ‘burst of optimism’ for one Michigan manufacturer
Business is booming for a steel wire manufacturer in southern Michigan, whose owner credits President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “The math has just totally changed.”
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Smoking, vapes spark fire danger in Michigan
Smoking-related fires remain a leading cause of fire deaths in Michigan, with many linked to indoor smoking and medical oxygen use. Officials are urging residents to adopt smoke-free housing and handle e-cigarettes safely to prevent battery-related fires.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: Oct. 17, 2025: More fun than a barrel of monkeys
If you know Michigan news, prove it by answering these 10 questions.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan megasite plan sparks $40M school uproar after Sandisk exit
Swartz Creek Schools may sell Moorish Elementary for a huge site near Bishop Airport that’s being assembled with state tax dollars, even after the collapse of a semiconductor deal. The proposal has led to months of acrimony in Genesee County.
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Michigan National Guard troops headed south to assist border patrol
About 120 Michigan National Guard soldiers will be deployed to the southern border to assist the Trump administration with an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.