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Sick patients were isolated in converted warehouses during the 1918-19 global influenza pandemic, which killed an estimated 50 million worldwide.

The U.S. 'Battles' Coronavirus, But Is It Fair To Compare Pandemic To A War?

COVID-19 has now killed more Americans than WWII. That fact helps some people put the viral death toll in perspective, while others find it offensive. Historically, is it even a valid comparison?

21 MSU frats and sororities placed under COVID-19 quarantine

A top Ingham County Health official calls the situation “alarming.”Monday, the county health department placed 21 Michigan State University fraternities…

Voters cast their ballots at a polling place at Cromie Elementary School in Warren, Mich., in March. Warren is in Macomb County, considered a critical suburb in the presidential election.

Fueled By Suburbs, Democrats Are Poised For Gains In Key States, Analysis Finds

The Third Way report shows Democrats have surged in the suburbs. That could help them get over the finish line in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

Press Pause And Hit Play: The Best New Songs You Missed In 2021

A regularly updated playlist that keeps track of new songs deemed absolutely essential by the NPR Music staff.

Ja Nelle Pleasure relies on her garden for fresh fruits and vegetables. "Vegetables are expensive at the grocery store," she says.

For One Food Insecure Family, The Pandemic Leaves 'No Wiggle Room'

The number of families struggling to afford food has skyrocketed since the start of the crisis. One family in Champaign, Ill., used to volunteer at a food pantry — now they depend on it.

Housing market is sizzling for sellers but homes are even further out of reach for many Michiganders

Staying safe inside for the past 15 months has done a number on most people. Anxious for a change of scenery, many Michiganders have been perusing the…

As coronavirus eases, Michigan hospitals ramp up more lucrative procedures

By 7:30 Monday morning, Dr. Jeffrey Fischgrund had scrubbed in for surgery for the first time since March 16.A spine surgeon at Beaumont Health’s Royal…

This Year's Favorites: Our 2021 SPC Finalists

It's that time of year! Listen to our middle school and high school finalists now.

Plant to begin treating PFAS contaminated groundwater in Oscoda

Starting Friday, a new water plant will begin treating contaminated groundwater near the old Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda.The base was…

Kids These Days: Mental health resources

If you or someone you know is facing immediate harm because of suicidal or homicidal thoughts or actions, please get help now:Call the National Suicide…

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