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The Trump administration says the USDA will pause food aid funding to Michigan and other Democratic-led states unless they provide records of who's getting SNAP benefits.
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The Holiday season is here, and we’re celebrating with a special lineup of programs to bring light, warmth, and joy in the days to come. From Thanksgiving traditions to reflections of Hanukkah to the wonder of Christmas to our memories of 2025, these stories and sounds capture the spirit of the season.
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A new study finds maltreatment allegations involving infants in Flint have dropped dramatically since the start of a stipend program for new moms.Rx Kids provides every pregnant woman with $1,500 during mid-pregnancy and $500 per month throughout the baby’s first 6–12 months of life. -
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars. -
The legislation comes after the White House authorized up to 600 military lawyers to be temporary immigration judges and scrapped requirements for them to have immigration law experience. -
The victim and his lawyers allege Walmart failed to follow its own safety policies designed to prevent attacks like this one. -
Michigan State University hires a new football coach, a Detroit-based food journalist talks about using SNAP benefits, and a biology professor discusses how wildlife survives Michigan winters. -
Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed. -
Michigan lawmakers are pushing for stronger bonds with Ireland, a bipartisan bill being lead by Senator Sean McCann to strengthen the state’s trade relationship with Ireland. -
Michigan State has hired former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program after firing Jonathan Smith. Fitzgerald has been out of coaching for two seasons. -
The TSA has announced that U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee starting in February. The Department of Homeland Security says 94% of passengers are already compliant. -
Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, who acknowledged orchestrating political robocalls to suppress the Detroit vote, were formally sentenced Monday to one year of probation. -
First, a review of statewide changes to sex education standards. Then, a Yooper's long-time devotion to sunrises. Plus, Michigan Public's On Hand took a deep dive into why Kalamazoo shows up in so many songs.
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Bring the whole family together this holiday season with our curated list of must-see family-friendly holiday movies! From timeless classics and animated adventures to new releases filled with festive cheer, these heartwarming films are perfect for all ages.
The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.
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Ira Glass returns to Ann Arbor for his fifth Ann Arbor Summer Festival Appearance on June 20, 2026 at the Power Center. -
Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence. -
A new survey of centenarians finds a growing number of people living to 100 have prioritized healthy habits. Here's how exercise, social connection and positivity play a role in aging well. -
Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith two years after hiring him. Athletic director J Batt announced the move Sunday. The Spartans lost eight of their last nine games, finishing 4-8. Smith's overall record at MSU was 9-15, with just 4-14 in the Big Ten. Smith is owed more than $30 million, and the school will need to spend millions more to find a replacement.
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