News & Fun in Michigan
A basic winter camping survival shelter can be made by hollowing out a big pile of snow that has been allowed to settle and harden.
They can take several hours to build, but are an effective way to stay warm when camping in the winter.
A quinzhee shelter is warmer than any four season tent.
Stellantis has launched STLA AutoDrive 1.0, an automated driving system enabling hands-free, eyes-off driving (SAE Level 3) up to 60 km/h. Designed for urban comfort and safety, it supports various non-driving activities, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Michigan Representatives Moolenaar and Walberg urged Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, and the University of Detroit Mercy to end collaborations with Chinese institutions tied to the military, citing national security risks related to espionage and technological theft.
Michigan legislators have approved a bipartisan bill establishing the nation’s strongest earned sick leave policy, benefiting over a million workers. The law mandates large businesses provide 72 hours of sick leave, promoting worker security during emergencies and illnesses.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general defending Pennsylvania’s law restricting concealed carry for those under 21. The legal battle could affect similar gun laws nationwide, as states seek to maintain authority over firearm regulations for public safety.
Michigan’s Great Lakes fishery faces a crisis after DOGE mass firings cut key conservation jobs. Experts warn of a surge in invasive sea lampreys, which could devastate native fish populations and the region’s $7 billion fishing industry.
Capital Airlines Flight 67 crashed near Midland, Michigan, on April 6, 1958, killing all 47 aboard. Eyewitnesses saw a fireball, and investigators scrambled for answers. Was it mechanical failure, severe weather, or something else? The crash reshaped aviation safety policies.
An Amish man in Kentucky used his team of horses to rescue two individuals trapped in a flooded vehicle before emergency crews arrived, showcasing quick thinking and courage.
