Cuba belongs to its people, not to Trump
While the world watched the pomp of Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the U.S. was turning up the pressure thousands of miles away. Its oil blockade has plunged Cuba into a humanitarian crisis, sparking nationwide blackouts that have prompted rare protests, closing schools and universities and leaving hospitals battling to treat patients. Surveillance flights are circling. U.S. media reported last weekend that federal prosecutors are preparing an indictment for Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president and brother of Fidel. (Editor's note: Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced ...
MDHHS: Stay away from foam on surface water
It’s an unfortunate reflection of our times and the insidious creep of “forever chemicals” into the environment. With people likely to do some outdoor recreation over the Memorial Day weekend, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services this week reminded residents and visitors to avoid foam on lakes, rivers, streams and other surface waters. Foam can form on any body of water, the MDHHS advised in a news release. It can be white, off-white or brown, and may have an earthy or fishy scent. It tends to pile up in bays, eddies, dams or other river barriers. But foam ...
Recognizing the essential services that EMS provide
Anyone who has had to dial 911 is well aware that along with law enforcement or firefighters often comes an Emergency Medical Services crew, known as EMS. It’s a reassuring sight when they roll up, ready to provide skilled treatment on site and during transport if needed. To honor these essential practitioners who deliver lifesaving care to residents across the state every day, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed May 17-23 as EMS Recognition Week in Michigan. “EMS professionals are there for Michiganders during some of the most difficult and critical moments in their lives,” ...