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Study: Mulch, shade most effective methods of supporting Christmas tree survival
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (943+ words) LANSING " Dan Wahmhoff, like most of his colleagues in the Christmas tree industry, has received heavy-handed pitches from chemical companies. They'll claim that their new product, whether some sort of fertilizer, biochar (a form of charcoal) or otherwise, is a…...
The Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final with pop and protests
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (669+ words) VIENNA " The final of the Eurovision Song Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn't be invited to the party. After a week's…...
Supreme Court is death knell for Virginia's Democratic-friendly congressional maps
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (226+ words) The U. S. Supreme Court refused Friday to allow Virginia to use a new congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one of the state's U. S. House seats. The map was a key part of Democrats' effort to counter the Republican redistricting…...
Businesses, environmental groups concerned about erosion after northern MI flooding
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (426+ words) Widespread flooding in northern Michigan has eroded shorelines in the Cheboygan River Watershed that may lead to long-term ecological problems. John Gannon, vice president of the Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society, a nonprofit working to protect the lakes, told WCMU…...
Fruit blossoms expected this weekend in northern Michigan
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (257+ words) Your chance to see cherry blossoms will be best this weekend as temperatures explode into the 80s on Saturday. Recently, cherry blossoms have been popping early, around Mother's Day and before, because of climate change. But this year is considered more…...
Reporters reflect on covering China
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (57+ words) WCMU Public Media Reporters reflect on covering China Here & Now's Scott Tong sits down with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep in Beijing to talk about the summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping and about their reporting in China…...
Why an environmental journalist pivoted to make the climate crisis more engaging for children
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (107+ words) WCMU Public Media - On Air Now Playing WCMU News & More Why an environmental journalist pivoted to make the climate crisis more engaging for children Climate change is a topic that can be scary to think about, and children's media often…...
Kevin Warsh becomes 17th Fed chair amid rising inflation and an uncertain economy
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (78+ words) WCMU Public Media Kevin Warsh becomes 17th Fed chair amid rising inflation and an uncertain economy Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh's predecessor, Jay Powell, endured extreme political pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Loretta…...
Key takeaways from Trump's China trip
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1062+ words) Updated May 15, 2026 at 10: 24 AM EDT BEIJING " After wrapping up his two-day visit to China, President Trump called the trip "incredible," but while it was big on pageantry, it fell short on concrete agreements. Still, Trump hailed business deals for American…...
The push to bring a mental healthcare center to northern Michigan
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (327+ words) Editor's note: This story was produced for the ear and designed to be heard. If you're able, WCMU encourages you to listen to the audio version of this story by clicking the LISTEN button above. This transcript was edited for…...