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Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to the head of the Republic of Mordovia Artem Zdunov during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. (Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

A massive prisoner swap involving Michigan native Paul Whelan is underway between the United States and Russia, an AP source says

The Associated Press

A prisoner swap between USA and Russia is underway. The Americans considered by the U.S. to be wrongfully detained include WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich and Michigan native Paul Whelan.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, May 4, 2023, in Oxon Hill, Md. Nearly three years after authorities foiled a bizarre plot to kidnap Whitmer, the last defendants accused of taking part, Eric Molitor and brothers William Null and Michael Null, go on trial Monday, Aug. 21.

Politics & Government

Whitmer endorses Harris, and other responses from Michigan politicians

Michigan Public Newsroom

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement of support for Biden's choice to lead the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Monday morning.

Stateside

Here's what happened in last night's debate and why everyone is talking about MI Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

The Associated Press

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat frequently mentioned as a 2028 presidential contender and speculated about as a potential replacement for Biden on the ticket should he step aside, released a statement backing him on Friday.

On July 5, harmful algal blooms were spotted, forming on the east side of the Maumee Bay in the western basin of Lake Erie from a NOAA research vessel.

Environment & Climate Change

Researchers predict moderate cyanobacterial bloom on Lake Erie

Michigan Public Newsroom

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and university researchers put out the forecast each year. They're predicting the start of a visible bloom by early July.

Excessive heat will cover much of Michigan this week. Experts say to stay hydrated to keep safe from the rising temperatures.

Environment & Climate Change

Excessive heat is hitting Michigan, but here are some ways to stay cool

Michigan Public Newsroom

Much of Michigan is under an excessive heat warning or advisory with heat index values up to 100 degrees expected in parts of the state.

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, speaks at a town hall meeting in Dundee, MI on Mar 25.

Politics & Government

Walberg on Gaza: "It should be like Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Get it over quick."

Michigan Public Newsroom

Republican Congressman Tim Walberg told a town hall meeting in Dundee that, "We shouldn’t be spending a dime on humanitarian aid" in Gaza and seemed to suggest nuclear weapons should be the solution.