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Strong winds, storms knock out power to thousands of Michiganders

Many Michiganders are still without power Monday.As of noon Monday, DTE Energy is reporting just under 125,000 thousand customers without electricity…

Republican candidate for the 10th Congressional District John James [left] and Democratic candidate Carl Malinga [right].

Redrawn 10th Congressional District pits GOP rising star John James against experienced Democrat Carl Marlinga

That’s the case in the 10th Congressional district, which now includes much of southern Macomb County, plus Rochester and Rochester Hills in Oakland County.

DTE Energy crews work on repairing power lines on Orchard Lake Road after a storm in August. DTE said the storm knocked down more than 2,000 power lines. / File photo.

Experts consider grid strength, climate change resilience, in the wake of power outages in Michigan

Experts around the state are considering climate change and the increasing frequency of severe weather events, and what that means for Michigan's aging…

Willis McGahee, No. 26 of the Cleveland Browns, is tended to on the field in the fourth quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., on Dec. 8, 2013,

Former NFL players speak out against the league's handling of disability benefits

While the lawsuit lists 10 players, attorneys representing the former players say the lawsuit represents thousands who have filed for benefits before them.

Achuar people ply the Rio Wichimi in a solar canoe. The nonprofit Kara Solar has helped fund a fleet of six sun-powered craft in hopes of benefitting the Indigenous Achuar while reducing pressure to build roads in the rainforest.

In Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, solar-powered boats are a boon for the trees

The Indigenous Achuar people in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest sail in six solar-powered canoes. And it's not just to save money on fuel — the trees of the rainforest will benefit too.

Visitors watch a demonstration of The Sims 2 at E3 on May 19, 2005. The Sims 2 is no longer commercially available on most platforms.

These are the classic video games you can no longer play (Spoiler: It's most of them)

Researchers from the Video Game History Foundation estimate that 87 percent of classic video games unavailable in official stores.

A pile of debris from Hurricane Ian rises behind a line of people waiting to vote in Fort Myers, Fla., in November 2022. Research suggests support for some climate policies increases immediately after climate-driven disasters such as Ian.

How our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change

Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act.

Gigi Sohn was first nominated by President Biden to serve on the Federal Communications Commission in October 2021.

Biden's pick for FCC commissioner withdraws after lengthy fight for the job

Gigi Sohn, President Biden's pick for one of the seats on the Federal Communications Commission, has withdrawn her nomination after more than two years of being stalled.

5 low-key ways to get your new year off to a healthy start

Does the idea of ambitious goal-setting in January turn you off? Try these tips for sustainable self-care instead.

People with diabetes who were prescribed fruits and vegetables, saw their blood sugar decline significantly. And adults with hypertension saw their blood pressure go down.

Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health

People with diet-related diseases show health improvements when they're given "prescription" produce. A new study shows reductions in blood sugar and blood pressure, key measures of heart health.

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