Opinion
The Tom Steyer smear
Local columns
Billionaire Tom Steyer used his money to attack a lone climate researcher. Roger Pielke Jr.'s research on climate and disaster policy wins awards and is cited by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. "My views are entirely mainstream," says Pielke. "My work is cited ...
Rubio, Trump raise possibility of military action in Cuba
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl ...
Almanac for May 22, 2026
Local columns
Today is Friday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2026. There are 223 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1960, the strongest earthquake recorded struck southern Chile. The magnitude 9.5 quake claimed 1,655 lives, left 2 million homeless and triggered a tsunami responsible for over 230 ...
MDHHS: Stay away from foam on surface water
Editorial
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 ...
