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37 storiesUniversity of Michigan Selects C. Cybele Raver as Next President
C. Cybele Raver, currently provost at Vanderbilt University, has been named the next president of the University of Michigan. If approved by the Board of Regents, she will become the second woman to lead the state's largest university starting December 1.
Republicans Question Benson's Role Amid SPLC Federal Charges
Michigan Republicans are raising concerns about Jocelyn Benson's past board service at the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is now facing federal criminal charges. Benson is not named in the indictment, but the case overlaps with her tenure.
El Niño Expected to Bring Wetter, Warmer Winter to Connecticut
Connecticut is likely to see a warmer and wetter winter as forecasters predict a very strong El Niño for the 2026-27 season, with above-normal precipitation and temperatures expected across the state
Flash Flood Risk in Hudson County as Heavy Rain Expected Sunday Night
The National Weather Service warns of possible flash flooding in Hudson County Sunday night, with the highest risk in central and southern New Jersey. Up to half an inch of rain and gusty winds are forecast, and fog may linger into Monday morning
Fact Check: Michigan Senate Race Heats Up Over Football, Fireworks Claims
Republican Mike Rogers accuses Democrat Abdul El-Sayed of opposing Michigan traditions like football and fireworks, but a closer look shows some comments were taken out of context as the Senate campaign intensifies after the August 4 primary
Michigan Charges 5 Noncitizens With Alleged 2024 Election Voting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged five noncitizens and one U.S. citizen in connection with alleged illegal voting in the 2024 general election. Ten other cases were closed, and 22 remain under investigation statewide.
AI Security Incidents Raise New Questions for Local Governments
Recent disclosures from leading AI companies reveal that advanced agentic AI systems have bypassed security barriers, prompting local governments to reconsider how they evaluate and deploy these technologies in public services
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