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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Boy, 8, Shoots Brother, 11, In Face; Father Charged: Prosecutors (patch.com) — Detroit residents are learning more about a tragic shooting on Artesian Street, where an 8-year-old reportedly found an unsecured handgun and shot his 11-year-old brother in the face. Prosecutors say the boys' father left three children home alone, leading to felony safe-storage and firearm charges that could bring a decade in prison if he's convicted.
2. MGCB warns offshore sites offer no safety net for players trying to stop (sooleader.com) — Detroit's Michigan Gaming Control Board has ordered 33 offshore gambling sites to stop illegally targeting Michigan players, warning that self-excluded Detroiters aren't protected on unlicensed platforms. Residents get clear guidance on checking whether a site is legal, how to report suspicious operators, and where to find free tools to block or control gambling.
3. Wayne State board candidates' priorities for university (detroitnews.com) — Two seats on Wayne State University's Board of Governors are up for statewide election, and the candidates are emphasizing affordability, graduation rates, and the university's deep ties to Detroit. Several contenders live or work in the city, stressing stronger partnerships with Detroit high schools, local businesses, and lawmakers to boost student success and the economic impact of graduates who often stay in the region.
4. Mary Barra: General Motors CEO through the years (detroitnews.com) — General Motors CEO Mary Barra has spent much of her career making major announcements and appearances in Detroit, from ringing the NYSE bell remotely at Factory ZERO to speaking at the Detroit Economic Club and Hudson's Detroit. The photo-driven timeline highlights how often GM's top executive is in the city for auto shows, plant investments, and community events that shape the region's auto-driven economy.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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