New high school grads can be targets for scams
Now that the Class of 2026 has finished high school, the state has advice for the new graduates on how to spot common scams that typically target young people. “Graduating from high school is a monumental milestone, but it also marks a time of major transitions that bad actors want to exploit,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a news release. “... Being aware of common tactics can go a long way in protecting your identity and your hard-earned money as you embark on your next chapter.” These schemes can include: ‘Work from home’ and employment scams Most ...
The Chamber is “the Search Engine” of the Community
At a recent Chamber Board meeting, we were sharing some of the many questions and requests that come through our office every single day when a board member said, “The Chamber is basically the Internet Search Engine of the community.” Honestly? That might be one of the most accurate ...
No nuclear enrichment for the Saudis, either
No U.S. President has done more to confront Iran’s nuclear program than Donald Trump, and one reason is to avert a nuclear arms race in the world’s most volatile region. Vice President JD Vance made that case recently, yet the Trump Administration is simultaneously advancing a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that would abandon long-held proliferation safeguards. Why? A State Department letter to U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., dated May 18 says the Saudi deal is undergoing “final review” before Mr. Trump can submit it to Congress, Reuters reports. The deal wouldn’t require ...
Almanac for June 6, 2026
Today is Saturday, June 6, the 157th day of 2026. There are 208 days left in the year. Today in history: In 1944, during World War II, nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, France, on D-Day as they launched Operation Overlord to liberate German-occupied Western Europe. More than 4,400 Allied troops were killed on D-Day, including 2,501 Americans. Also on this date: In 1844, the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded in London. In 1889, an industrial accident sparked a devastating fire in Seattle, Washington, destroying 120 acres of the city center, ...
