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A real-life Kraken stalked the seas of the late Cretaceous

Researchers discovered evidence of enormous Kraken-like creatures who hunted in the seas some 100 million years ago, competing with large apex predators.

The April 1926 issue of Amazing Stories hit newsstands in March of that year. The cover art by Frank R. Paul illustrated the Jules Verne tale "Off On a Comet."

Before sci-fi was everywhere, this pioneering magazine championed 'scientifiction'

The name didn't stick. The fan communities did.

An editorial collage combining a black-and-white photograph of the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, home to the Detroit Immigration Court, with colorful torn-paper fragments of text clipped from immigration court bond hearing documents. The scraps — in pink, blue, and green — display partial phrases including "Granted" (with a checked checkbox), "Denied" (with a checked checkbox), "a flight risk," "Respondent is a flight risk," "the Immigration Judge denied Pe[titioner]," "(ICE), released Petit[ioner]," "under bond of $5,000," "bond of $15,000, with," and "Denied, because." The overlapping fragments visually contrast bond grants and denials, evoking the bureaucratic and high-stakes nature of immigration detention proceedings.

Los jueces dictaminaron que los inmigrantes estaban “detenidos ilegalmente” en Michigan. Pero muchos aún no pueden salir.

Los inmigrantes detenidos en Michigan demandaron al gobierno federal para intentar obtener su libertad. Las demandas funcionaron para cientos de personas, pero un nuevo análisis muestra que eso está cambiando.

Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) and guard Anthony Black, right, during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Detroit.

John U. Bacon on Pistons vs. Magic, Lendeborg's NBA future, and a memorable Detroit strikeout

Michigan Public commentator John U. Bacon discusses the Pistons' turnaround against Orlando, Yaxel Lendeborg's legacy, and a pitching milestone for Detroit's Jake Rogers.

President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tour the Fed's $2.5 billion headquarters renovation project on July 24, 2025.

Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The move paves the way for the Senate to confirm Kevin Warsh, the president's nominee to head the central bank.

Denay Wilkerson and her son Cairo, 2, ride the newly restored Smithsonian National Carousel on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.

Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children's delight

The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.

A black and white portrait of April Baer--a white woman with brown curly hair and a white blazer. The photo is against a green and blue ombre background. Text on the photo reads "Stateside with April Baer. Weekdays at 3pm and 8pm. On demand on your favorite podcast platform."

Stateside: Monday, July 7, 2025

A look into how ICE arrest methods across Michigan have increased immigration-related detainments. Plus, a fun way to show your friends how much you appreciate them. Then, a conversation about a new ballot proposal aimed at getting rid of tipped wages.

The North Shore of the Allegheny River outside Acrisure Stadium on Tuesday, in Pittsburgh.

How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca

The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.

Commuters wait at a traffic signal beside a digital screen in Islamabad on Friday. Iran's foreign minister and U.S. envoys are expected to arrive in the city for possible peace talks.

Kushner and U.S. envoy Witkoff will head to Pakistan for new Iran talks

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad, and the White House says Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will go there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."

Panel 1: A man says, “Good day, madam! I am from the U.S. Department of Justice (a wholly owned subsidiary of Trump, Inc.) and I’m here to demand Michigan voter records from the 2024 election.” A woman labeled “Nessel” replies, “Um, no. Absolutely not. But let me ask you something…”

Panel 2: Nessel says, “You guys got elected in part by railing against unconstitutional government overreach violating individual rights, and here you are doing exactly that.” The man shrugs and replies, “So?”

Panel 3: In silhouette beside a football goalpost, Nessel asks, “So moving the goalposts like that — doesn’t that ruin the integrity of the game?”

Panel 4: The man responds, “Moving the goalposts is the game.” Nessel crosses her arms and says, “Ah! Unfortunately that does clear things up.”

Auchter's Art: Moving the goalposts

Last week, U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Wayne County Clerk Cathy Garrett demanding election materials from 2024, including ballots, receipts, and envelopes. The letter said due to an alleged history of voter fraud in the county, the DOJ needed to ensure no election laws were violated in the last presidential election.

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