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The Latest: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's restrictions
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (1541+ words) The decision is in line with the longstanding judicial interpretation of the 14th Amendment and comes on the final day of a Supreme Court term that has centered on Trump's expansive claims of presidential power " and largely ruled in his favor....
A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (325+ words) NPR's Don Gonyea spoke with WDET reporter Alex Mc Lenon, Canadian residents and others to understand how the bridge's closure is rippling across the continent. Millions of trucks carrying billions of dollars worth of car parts, machinery and a long…...
The Metro: Prideraiser reaches decade milestone in Detroit
21+ hour, 43+ min ago (226+ words) The Detroit City Football Club facilitates donations to fund the queer youth of the Ruth Ellis Center through the month of June. A DCFC fan wields a gay pride flag painted with the NGS logo on it, on Saturday, Aug....
Talking across Michigan's political divide | The Metro
20+ hour, 39+ min ago (238+ words) Many Americans say division is wearing them out. In Washtenaw County, a conservative and a liberal lead a group that gets people listening across politics again " starting with a bagel and a walk. Emily Twanmo and Ed Karls from Braver…...
Big Sonic Heaven: New music from UK favorites, including sadplanet, Night Tapes, Swim Deep + more
1+ day, 18+ min ago (115+ words) Listen to "Big Sonic Heaven" with Darren Revell Sundays from 9 p. m. to midnight ET on 101. 9 WDET. Dreampop band Swim Deep. The week Big Sonic Heaven was full of new music out of the UK. From London, we heard a brand-new single…...
Heat dome forecast to scorch metro Detroit
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (57+ words) WDET 101. 9 FM Blistering heat is coming to Metro Detroit. By midweek forecasters say temperatures could hit the upper 90s with humidity making it feel far hotter than that. National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Arnold says the scorching conditions will stem from…...
In The Groove: New music from Phoebe Bridgers, Palace, Beck + more
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (276+ words) Lilly Lynn Nguyen is the Intern Producer for In the Groove on 101. 9 WDET-FM, Detroit's NPR station. Nguyen is a Broadcast Journalism student at Wayne State University, where she is sharpening her skills in reporting, producing, and storytelling. Nguyen grew up…...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State tuition rises
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (354+ words) Undergraduate students are expected to see an increase of about $250. Also, an assessment of Detroit community improvements are having a positive effect on health and more. Wayne State University campus, fall 2024. The'tuition at Wayne State University is rising by 4%'for…...
The 'Anne Frank Tree' brings hope and learning to visitors of Zekelman Holocaust Center
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (326+ words) The horse chesnut was grown from the seed of the original tree that gave Anne Frank hope as she lived in hiding. The Zekelman Holocaust Center has a horse chestnut tree grown from a sapling of the tree Anne Frank…...
Metro Events Guide: Art events, tours of the Jackson Home and more
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (387+ words) Art events and family friendly activities planned across metro Detroit this weekend. The Jackson Home in Selma, Alabama, a crucial site for organizing during the Selma to Montgomery Marches, leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Whether…...