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Stand Your Ground Law in Michigan

Stand Your Ground Law in Michigan

Michigan’s self-defense laws allow residents to protect themselves using force, including deadly force, under certain conditions. These laws, including the “Stand Your Ground” law and the “Castle Doctrine,” aim to provide clear guidelines for when and how citizens can defend themselves. What Is the Stand Your Ground Law? Michigan’s Stand Your Ground law gives individuals...

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Dallas Cancels New Year’s Eve Drone Show After Florida Incident

Dallas Cancels New Year’s Eve Drone Show After Florida Incident

DALLAS – The much-anticipated drone show at the Dallas New Year’s Eve bash has been canceled after a recent mishap involving the same drone company during a holiday event in Florida. Sky Elements Drones, a North Texas-based company, informed Reunion Tower it would not participate in this year’s event. The decision comes after some of...

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Maryland Travelers Face Crowded Roads, Packed Rails, and Busy Airports Post-Holiday

Maryland Travelers Face Crowded Roads, Packed Rails, and Busy Airports Post-Holiday

BALTIMORE — The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing as millions of people nationwide return home after visiting loved ones. Maryland has been no exception, with busy highways, airports, and train stations. AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates that 2.3 million Marylanders traveled for the holidays, with most opting to drive. Across the country, the TSA expects...

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7 Metro Detroit Bars and Restaurants That Closed Their Doors in 2024, Marking the End of an Era

7 Metro Detroit Bars and Restaurants That Closed Their Doors in 2024, Marking the End of an Era

In 2024, several beloved bars and restaurants in Metro Detroit closed their doors, marking the end of an era for many local dining spots. From long-established eateries to newer favorites, these closures reflect the challenges businesses face in the ever-changing hospitality industry. Whether due to financial struggles, shifting consumer preferences, or other unforeseen circumstances, each...

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Jersey Chefs Fight Back Against Rising Food Costs with Menu Changes

Jersey Chefs Fight Back Against Rising Food Costs with Menu Changes

If you’ve noticed higher prices on restaurant menus lately, you’re not alone. Food costs have skyrocketed since the pandemic, driven by inflation, supply chain issues, changing consumer habits, and even disease outbreaks. From 2019 to 2023, food prices rose an average of 25%, leaving North Jersey chefs and restaurateurs scrambling to adapt. “It’s a weird...

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Two Drivers Hospitalized After Head-on Collision on 12 Mile Road in Macomb Township

Two Drivers Hospitalized After Head-on Collision on 12 Mile Road in Macomb Township

According to officials, two drivers were hospitalized following a head-on collision Thursday evening in Macomb Township. According to a news release from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 5:36 p.m. on 12 Mile Road near Indian Pointe Drive, also known as Heydenreich Road. According to the statement, a Ford Fusion driving west...

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Fatal Christmas Eve Crash in Kankakee County Heavy-duty Tow Truck Driver Killed, Son Seriously Hurt in Head-on Collision

Fatal Christmas Eve Crash in Kankakee County: Heavy-duty Tow Truck Driver Killed, Son Seriously Hurt in Head-on Collision

A collision between a heavy-duty tow truck and another semi-trailer truck occurred on Christmas Eve in Kankakee County, Illinois. The collision resulted in the death of a tow truck driver and the serious injury of his son, who was 15 years old.” On Christmas Eve, shortly after seven o’clock in the morning, a truck driver...