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Great Lakes Water Authority identifies issue at SE Detroit pump station ahead of flood threat

With several inches of rain expected to fall across Metro Detroit over the next few days, the Great Lakes Water Authority is warning residents to remain alert and be prepared for potential flooding – especially after an issue was discovered at a local pump station.

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Trump Unity Bridge involved in multi-vehicle Flint crash

There were no major injuries in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Dort HIghway and Court street in Flint Wednesday afternoon, acc

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FLINT, MI – There were no major injuries in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon that included an ambulance hauling a 30-foot “Trump Unity Bridge”, according to Flint police.

The Trump Unity Bridge, complete with signs reading “All Lives Matter,” “Build The Wall,” and “Make America Great Again” has become a familiar sight at events across the state of Michigan, including protests at the state capitol and rallies.

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Ukraine leader’s aide survives assassination attempt - BBC News

…   The Kremlin has categorically denied any Russian involvement.  …

Yeah, suuuurrrre.

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Genetics reveal how humans island-hopped to settle remote Pacific | Genetics | The Guardian

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As the UN food systems summit takes place on Thursday, governments can do much more, writes Michael Fakhri, UN special rapporteur on the right to food

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Proposals to make USB-C port mandatory could reduce electronic waste and save EU consumers money

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A record number of cargo ships are stuck outside LA. What’s happening? | Los Angeles | The Guardian

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Betye Saar: the brilliant artist who reversed and radicalised racist stereotypes | Society | The Guardian