Paramount has gone hostile with a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, challenging Netflix, which reached a $72 billion takeover deal with the company just days ago.

Paramount said Monday that it is going straight to Warner Bros. shareholders with a $30 per share in cash offer for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery, including its Global Networks segment, asking them to reject the deal with Netflix.

That is the same bid that Warner Bros. rejected in favor of the offer from Netflix in a merger that would alter the U.S. entertainment landscape.

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Paramount criticized the Netflix offer, saying it exposes WBD shareholders to a protracted multi-jurisdictional regulatory clearance process with an uncertain outcome along with a complex and volatile mix of equity and cash.

Paramount said it had submitted six proposals to Warner Bros. Discovery over a 12 week period.

We believe our offer will create a stronger Hollywood. It is in the best interests of the creative community, consumers and the movie theater industry," Paramount Chairman and CEO David Ellison said in a statement. "We believe they will benefit from the enhanced competition, higher content spend and theatrical release output, and a greater number of movies in theaters as a result of our proposed transaction,

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On Friday Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant behind Harry Potter and HBO Max. The cash and stock deal is valued at $27.75 per Warner share, giving it a total enterprise value of $82.7 billion, including debt. The transaction is expected to close in the next 12 to 18 months, after Warner completes its previously announced separation of its cable operations. Not included in the deal are networks such as CNN and Discovery.

But President Donald Trump said Sunday that the deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery could be a problem because of the size of the combined market share.

This might be your chance to get your hands on the viral Starbucks "Bearista" cup that has been sold out for weeks.

The company posted an Instagram video on Sunday featuring the cup. The caption said, "Your chance is in the Starbucks app. Tomorrow, 12/8."

There were no other details given about the possible restock.

The bear-shaped cup was added as part of the coffee chain's holiday collection on Nov. 6. It features a glass teddy bear wearing a green Starbucks beanie.

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The 20-ounce cup costs about $30, but they immediately sold out after they were launched.

You can find the cups being resold online for hundreds of dollars.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with two counts of assault after he allegedly struck a school safety officer and a principal with his vehicle at a Sterling Heights middle school.

Investigators say that Lemuel Young was blocking a bus lane at Donald L. Bemis Junior High School when the school safety officer approached his vehicle, asking him to move.

Authorities say that Young refused, striking the officer with his vehicle when he stepped in front of the vehicle.

The principal of the school was called to assist, also stepping in front of the vehicle. Young proceeded to strike the principal with his vehicle three times, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

Young appeared in court last week and faces two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, each a 4-year felony. Young's bond was set at $10,000 cash/surety only, no 10 percent. He has also been ordered not to contact the officer or the principal, not to enter the premises of the school, and not to possess a weapon.

Young is due back in court twice more later this month.

The conduct alleged in this case is shocking and completely unacceptable. Using a vehicle as a weapon is extraordinarily dangerous and will not be tolerated. My office is committed to holding offenders fully accountable and will pursue justice on behalf of victims and the public, said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in a media release on the charges.

Michigan State Police say a 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 13-year-old in Highland Park last month.

Avonte Herring, 13, was gunned down near the Dollar General store on Woodward Avenue and Manchester Parkway around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Stray rounds from the shooting struck neighboring businesses and passing vehicles.

In an update on Dec. 8, MSP said the 15-year-old from Highland Park was taken into custody overnight and is being lodged pending a prosecutor's review.

Watch Randy Wimbley's original video report below: 13-year-old killed in Highland Park shooting, family and community demand justice

I spoke with Avonte's mother, who said she did not get a minute of sleep after learning her son was murdered. The family was too shaken up for an interview Wednesday but is hoping and praying his killer is brought to justice.

"Children need a village. They need a village because these streets and being out here, you know, it's nothing nice," said Liletha Poe, a neighbor, reflecting on the tragedy.

Neighbors like Poe are stunned by the loss. She said Avonte was a familiar presence in the community who looked out for younger children.

"Definitely going to miss his presence around here. Like I said, I'd see him every morning and to wake up and not see him, that's definitely going to be a stint in my routine," Poe said.

Watch our previous coverage the night of the shooting below: Teen fatally shot near Dollar General store in Highland Park, police say

She described how Avonte would help watch her young children and even give her son money.

"He used to give my son like a dollar or two. He would see them on the bus," Poe said. "First he would come and see me or if they were not listening as they say they're supposed to, he would know that and let me know."

Investigators have not disclosed a possible motive in the shooting. Highland Park Police Chief James McMahon believes the suspect, like Avonte, is a young teenager.

"I've had community leaders reach out to me, residents that are offering to help in any way. Whenever you hear something like this, it's horrible," McMahon said.

Hear more from Chief James McMahon below: Web extra: Highland Park police chief has message for community after teen fatally shot

The chief issued a stark warning to parents about knowing what their children are doing.

"As parents, as teachers, as the community, as law enforcement, we gotta do a better job of getting control of these kids. We suspect our suspect is very young as well and I also suspect that their parents know what they're into and knowing who they're hanging out with," McMahon said.

"For the parents out there who know what their kids are up to, your kids are going to end up in prison or dead if you don't get control of them."

This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a case that could significantly expand presidential authority and upend a 90-year-old framework that shields members of independent federal agencies from being removed without cause.

At issue is whether President Donald Trump can fire Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter at will. Slaughter, a Democrat, was first appointed to the FTC during Trumps first term and later reappointed by President Joe Biden. Trump has sought to remove her without citing any misconduct, arguing that the Constitution grants presidents broad power to oversee the executive branch.

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The dispute directly challenges a 1935 Supreme Court precedent known as Humphreys Executor, which held that presidents may remove FTC commissioners only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance. That ruling has long been the legal foundation protecting the leadership of roughly two dozen independent regulatory agencies from the Federal Communications Commission to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from political turnover.

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The courts conservative majority has already signaled interest in revisiting long-standing limits on presidential removal authority in recent opinions. Depending on how broadly the justices rule, the decision could reshape how much independence federal agencies maintain and redefine the scope of presidential control for decades.

The Central Michigan Chippewas will be in Detroit for the holiday season as they'll face the Northwestern Wildcats at Ford Field.

Both teams announced over the weekend that they will play in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Friday, Dec. 26 at 1 p.m. The game will air on ESPN.

"The GameAbove Sports Bowl annually showcases the energy of Detroit and the passion of its football fan base. GameAbove remains committed to giving back to the community and we are again honored to work with the Lions to bring college football fans one of the most exciting bowl games on the schedule," said Matt Shepard, Chief Outreach Officer at GameAbove.

CMU finished the season 7-5 overall while the Wildcats finished with a 6-6 record.

Tickets for the game go on sale Monday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. They start at $29 and are available on the bowl game's website.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was meeting the French, German and British leaders in London on Monday as Kyivs European allies try to strengthen Ukraines hand in thorny talks on a U.S.-backed plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer was due to gather with Zelenskyy, President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the British leaders 10 Downing St. residence.

Zelenskyy said late Sunday that his talks with European leaders this week in London and Brussels will focus on security, air defense and long-term funding for Ukraines war effort. The leaders are working to ensure that any ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees both from Europe and the U.S. to deter Russia from attacking again.

U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday aimed at trying to narrow differences on the U.S. administrations peace proposal.

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Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram that talks had been substantive and that National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov were traveling back to Europe to brief him.

A major sticking point in the proposal is the suggestion that Ukraine must cede control of its eastern Donbas region to Russia, which illegally occupies most but not all of the territory. Ukraine and its European allies have balked at the idea of handing over land.

Starmer said he wont be putting pressure on Zelenskyy to accept a peace settlement.

The most important thing is to ensure that if there is a cessation of hostilities, and I hope there is, it has to be just and it has to be lasting, which is what we will be focused on this afternoon, he told broadcaster ITV.

In an exchange with reporters on Sunday night, U.S. President Donald Trump appeared frustrated with Zelenskyy, claiming the Ukrainian leader hasnt yet read the proposal.

Russia is, I believe, fine with it, but Im not sure that Zelenskyys fine with it," Trump said before taking part in the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington. "His people love it, but he hasn't read it."

Trump has had a hot-and-cold relationship with Zelenskyy since riding into a second White House term insisting that the war was a waste of U.S. taxpayers money. Trump has also repeatedly urged the Ukrainians to cede land to Russia to bring an end to the nearly four-year conflict.

The European talks follow the publication of a new U.S. national security strategy that alarmed European leaders and was welcomed by Russia.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the document, which spells out the administrations core foreign policy interests, was largely in line with Moscows vision.

Speaking with journalists on Monday, Peskov said that the Kremlin welcomed the documents focus on developing constructive relations with Russia.

The nuances that we see in the new concept certainly look appealing to us, he told reporters. It mentions the need for dialogue and building constructive, friendly relations. This cannot but appeal to us, and it absolutely corresponds to our vision. We understand that by eliminating the irritants that currently exist in bilateral relations, a prospect may open for us to truly restore our relations and bring them out of the rather deep crisis.

The document released Friday by the White House said the U.S. wants to improve its relationship with Russia after years of Moscow being treated as a global pariah and that ending the war is a core U.S. interest to reestablish strategic stability with Russia.

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The document also says NATO must not be a perpetually expanding alliance, echoing another complaint of Russias. It was scathing about the migration and free speech policies of longstanding U.S. allies in Europe, suggesting they face the prospect of civilizational erasure due to migration.

Starmers government has declined to comment on the American document, saying it is a matter for the U.S. government.

Aerial attacks continue

Russian forces continued to attack Ukraine Monday as diplomatic efforts continued.

Russian drones struck a residential high-rise in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Okhtyrka overnight, injuring seven people, the head of the regional administration, Oleh Hryhorov, wrote on Telegram. He said that the building suffered extensive damage.

Elsewhere, in the northern city of Chernihiv, a Russian drone injured three people when it exploded outside a residential building, regional head Viacheslav Chaus said. The attack also damaged a kindergarten, domestic gas pipes and cars.

Ukraines Air Force said Monday that Russia fired a total of 149 drones across the country overnight, of which 131 were neutralized and 16 more struck their targets.

Meanwhile, Russian air defenses destroyed 67 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russias Ministry of Defense said Monday. The drones were shot down over 11 Russian regions, it said.

President Donald Trump on Sunday hosted the Kennedy Center Honors and praised Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford and George Strait, the slate of honorees he helped choose, as being legendary in so many ways.

Billions and billions of people have watched them over the years, Trump, the first president to command the stage, said to open the show.

The Republican president said the artists, recognized with tribute performances during the show, are among the greatest artists and actors, performers, musicians, singers, songwriters ever to walk the face of the Earth.

Since returning to office in January, Trump has made the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which is named after a Democratic predecessor, a touchstone in a broader attack against what he has lambasted as woke anti-American culture.

Trump said Saturday that he was hosting at the request of a certain television network. He predicted the broadcast scheduled for Dec. 23 on CBS and Paramount+, would have its best ratings ever.

Before Trump, presidents watched the show alongside the honorees. Trump skipped the honors altogether during his first term.

Asked how he got ready for the gig, Trump said as he moved along the red carpet with his wife, first lady Melania Trump, that he didnt really prepare very much.

I have a good memory, so I can remember things, which is very fortunate, the president said. But just, I wanted to just be myself. You have to be yourself."

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, one of several Cabinet secretaries attending the ceremony, said his boss "is so relaxed in front of these cameras, as you know, and so funny, I cant wait for tonight. Lutnick arrived with his wife, a member of the Kennedy Center's board.

Trump appeared on stage three times to open and close the show, and after intermission. He also talked up each artist in prerecorded videos that played before their tributes.

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Trump was both gracious and critical in the comments he delivered from the stage, lavishing the honorees with effusive praise but at times showing a mean streak. After returning from intermission, he said hed toured some of the construction projects he has launched to renovate the performing arts center. And he said it was a fantastic night.

Well, were really having a good time tonight, Trump said. So many people I know in this audience. Some good. Some bad. Some I truly love and respect. Some I just hate.

Since 1978, the honors have recognized stars for their influence on American culture and the arts. Members of this year's class are pop-culture standouts, including Stallone for his Rocky and Rambo movies, Gaynor for her I Will Survive feminist anthem and Kiss for its flashy, cartoonish makeup and onstage displays of smoke and pyrotechnics.

Strait is a leader in the world of country music and Crawford, a Tony Award-winning actor, is best known for starring in Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Trump said persistence is a trait shared by the honorees, several of whom had humble beginnings.

Some of them have had legendary setbacks, setbacks that you have to read in the papers because of their level of fame, he said from the stage. But in the words of Rocky Balboa, they showed us that you keep moving forward, just keep moving forward.

He said many of the politicians, celebrities and others in the audience shared the trait, too.

I know so many of you are persistent, Trump said in his opening. Many of you are miserable, horrible people. You are persistent. You never give up. Sometimes I wish youd give up, but you dont.

The ceremony was expected to be emotional for the members of Kiss. The bands original lead guitarist, Ace Frehley, died in October after he was injured during a fall. During the tribute to Kiss, a lone red guitar that emitted smoke was placed on stage in remembrance of Frehley, who was known for having a smoke bomb in his instrument.

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The program closed with a rousing performance by Cheap Trick of Kiss' Rock and Roll All Nite" that brought the audience to its feet.

Stallone said receiving the honor was like being in the eye of a hurricane.

This is an amazing event, he said on the red carpet. But youre caught up in the middle of it. Its hard to take it in until the next day. ..: but Im incredibly humbled by it.

Crawford also said it was humbling, especially at the end of a career.

Gaynor said it feels like a dream to be honored. "To be recognized in this way is the pinnacle," she said after arriving.

Mike Farris, an award-winning gospel singer who performed for Gaynor, called her a dear friend. She truly did survive, Farris said. "What an iconic song.

Trump has taken over the Kennedy Center

Trump upended decades of bipartisan support for the center by ousting its leadership and stacking the board of trustees with Republican supporters, who elected him chair. He has criticized the centers programming and the buildings appearance and has said, perhaps jokingly, that he would rename it as the Trump Kennedy Center. He secured more than $250 million from Congress for renovations of the building.

Asked Sunday night about a possible renaming, Trump said it would be up to the board. Still, he joked at one point about the Trump Kennedy Center.

Presidents of each political party have at times found themselves face to face with artists of opposing political views. Republican Ronald Reagan was there for honoree Arthur Miller, a playwright who championed liberal causes. Democrat Bill Clinton, who had signed an assault weapons ban into law, marked the honors for Charlton Heston, an actor and gun rights advocate.

During Trumps first term, multiple honorees were openly critical of the president. In 2017, Trumps first year in office, honors recipient and film producer Norman Lear threatened to boycott his own ceremony if Trump attended. Trump stayed away during that entire term.

Trump has said he was deeply involved in choosing the 2025 honorees and turned down some recommendations because they were too woke." He said Sunday that about 50 names were whittled down to five. While Stallone is one of Trump's Hollywood special ambassadors" and has likened Trump to George Washington, the political views of Sunday's other guests are less clear.

Honorees' views about Trump

Strait and Gaynor have said little about their politics, although Federal Election Commission records show that Gaynor has given money to Republican organizations in recent years.

Simmons spoke favorably of Trump when Trump ran for president in 2016. But in 2022, Simmons told Spin magazine that Trump was out for himself and criticized Trump for encouraging conspiracy theories and public expressions of racism.

Fellow Kiss member Paul Stanley denounced Trump's effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden, and said Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were terrorists. But after Trump won in 2024, Stanley urged unity.

If your candidate lost, its time to learn from it, accept it and try to understand why, Stanley wrote on X. "If your candidate won, its time to understand that those who dont share your views also believe they are right and love this country as much as you do.

President Donald Trump said Sunday that a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery could be a problem because of the size of the combined market share.

There's no question about it, Trump said, answering questions about the deal and various other topics as he walked the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Honors.

The Republican president said he will be involved in the decision about whether the federal government should approve the $72 billion deal. If approved by regulators, the merger would put two of the worlds biggest streaming services under the same ownership and join Warners television and motion picture division, including DC Studios, with Netflixs vast library and its production arm.

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The deal, which could reshape the entertainment industry, has to go through a process and we'll see what happens," Trump said.

Netflix is a great company. Theyve done a phenomenal job. Ted is a fantastic man, he said of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, noting that they met in the Oval Office last week before the deal was announced Dec. 5. "I have a lot of respect for him but its a lot of market share, so well have to see what happens.

Asked if Netflix should be allowed to buy the Hollywood giant behind Harry Potter and HBO Max, the president said, Well that's the question.

They have a very big market share and when they have Warner Bros., you know, that share goes up a lot so, I dont know, he said. "I'll be involved in that decision, too. But they have a very big market share

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Sarandos made no guarantees at their meeting about the merger if it is approved, Trump said, adding that the CEO is a great person who has done one of the greatest jobs in the history of movies and other things.

He repeated that a merger would create a big market share for the company.

Theres no question about it. It could be a problem, Trump said.

Gas prices are down 14 cents from last week in the state of Michigan, hitting lows that we haven't seen since October.

On average, Michigan drivers are now paying $2.82/gallon for regular unleaded fuel, down 33 cents from this time last month and 13 cents from this time last year.

This means that for a 15-gallon tank, drivers are paying an average of $42, down $15 from last year's highest prices.

Gas prices in metro Detroit are also down, albeit slightly. The average sits at $2.89/gallon, down seven cents from this time last week and down eight cents from this time last year.

Here's a look at the cheapest and most expensive gas prices across the state:

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($2.96), Metro Detroit ($2.89), Jackson ($2.84) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.58), Benton Harbor ($2.72), Flint ($2.72)

For more information on gas prices near you, click here.

With holiday shopping in full swing, everyone is looking for a way to save. Sometimes, it means thinking outside the box, or perhaps, across the border?

Watch Evan's report in the video player below How doing your holiday shopping in Canada could save you a few bucks

Everything inside Whiskeyjack boutique is made in Canada, including their beautiful artwork, but perhaps their best gift to Detroiters this holiday season: some really good bangs for your American buck.

Katie Stokes, the owner of the Windsor boutique, said her American shoppers are often in for a nice surprise at checkout.

We get a lot of Americans that shop with us on a regular basis," Stokes said. "Sometimes it's fun to give them that piece of information where they realize everything is basically 30 percent off for them."

It's not a bad deal for Illinois resident Brittney Ocampo.

Came out to Canada to celebrate a friend's birthday and enjoy this small town outside of Detroit," Ocampo said.

Before stopping at this boutique, Ocampo purchased a few books at another store.

Brought a lot more books than I anticipated, at the register she showed me the difference in currency, U.S. dollars or Canadian dollars, (it was a) 30 to 40 dollar difference there, I was really surprised," Ocampo said.

University of Detroit Mercy College of Business Administration Dean Dr. Joseph Eisenhauer said you might not be saving as much as you think shopping in Canada.

You have to take a number of things into account," Dr. Eisenhauer said. How much are you gonna pay in tolls crossing the border, how much are you gonna pay in the exchange rate conversion fee."

How much it costs to cross depends on the bridge or tunnel, and if tolls are paid in U.S. or Canadian dollars. Then there's the exchange rate.

Right now the American dollar is worth $1.40 in Canadian, but that changes every day, every hour," he said.

At Windsor's Devonshire Mall, marketing manager Tina Asprakis said American shoppers are taking advantage of the current rate, especially at stores like Lululemon.

You know why, basically because it's the same price in Canadian and the US, so when you come to Canada," Asprakis said. "Let's just say tights that are $100 US, they are a hundred dollars Canadian, so you saved 40 dollars, I think this morning was at 39 percent.

Dr. Eisenhauer reminds shoppers to keep this in mind when using a credit card.

"The credit card companies will charge a roughly 2 percent exchange rate fee if you're converting from US dollars to some other currency," Eisenhauer said.

Post 9/11, things changed because passports were required, made it difficult to cross the border. I saw a huge change in that week right after 9/11, so to see American shoppers, it's nice," Asprakis said.

Starting this morning (Monday, Dec. 8), Detroit Medical Center is putting new restrictions into place to limit the spread of the flu. It's a sign that flu season is worsening in metro Detroit.

The changes will be at all locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.

Watch Brittany's report in the video player below DMC makes visitor changes for flu season

Doctors say they've seen a big jump in flu cases, especially in kids. Adding to the concern: only about 21 percent of Michigan residents have gotten a flu shot.

The restrictions are intended to keep the people inside the buildings safe from illnesses spiking this time of year, like the flu. If you're looking to visit someone being treated at a DMC location, here are the new rules for now:

Visitors under 12 will not be allowed in at all, which includes siblings and other relatives Anyone 13 and older with a fever, cough, or rash is asked to stay home All patients will be limited to just two visitors at a time, but exceptions can be made it the patient is terminal.

This is all because we're in flu season. This year is following along the same trends as last. Michigan's activity level just reached 'low', up from 'minimal' a little over a week ago when I last talked about the flu.

Nationally, about seven percent more people are coming down with the illness. The new H3N2 strain is still the strain doctors are seeing the most, and Dr. Tina Chopra with the DMC said the vaccine is still your best bet at keeping yourself and anyone around you safe this season.

"I think its really important to get the shot," said Dr. Chopra. "This year particularly, we have a new strain of flu called H3N2, which is circulating, it may not be a perfect match in the vaccine but the flu vaccine is still effective at keeping you away from the hospital."

About 1 in 5 Michiganders already have the vaccine. If you want it, you can go to any pharmacy or county health department. And remember to wash your hands often, and stay home from everywhere if you're feeling sick.

A woman was shot and killed inside an apartment in Ann Arbor on Sunday afternoon.

Watch our report from 7 News Detroit at 11 p.m. Woman shot and killed inside Ann Arbor apartment

Ann Arbor police tell us the shooting happened around 1:20 p.m. at an apartment in the 1400 block of Pearl.

The woman, who was not identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say they were unable to find the suspect after an extensive search, but investigators did find a firearm they believe is connected.

Police believe this was an isolated incident.

A major vote happening tonight could pave the way for a new AI data center in Howell Township.

The Howell data center would be built on farmland near Marr and Fleming roads. The township board of trustees is scheduled to vote on rezoning land later today. But not everyone is happy about the project.

Community members have been telling us for weeks that they are worried about the strain it could put on existing utilities.

Watch Faraz's story in the video player below Happening Today: Vote on proposed AI data center rezoning in Howell Township

The Howell Township Board of Trustees will have the loudest voice today, as today's vote may alter the Howell Township landscape for years to come.

An undisclosed developer wants to build a brand-new, $1 billion Howell Township AI data center for an unnamed Fortune 100 company on 1,000 acres of farmland. But the project can't move forward unless the township board of trustees approves rezoning the land as industrial, which is voted on today.

Howell Township resident Richie Kamenski, like many others, is against the data center's construction. He's lived there for 17 years and said it'll disturb the peace.

I moved out here quiet, ya know, got out of the city to move here. Just retired and now I got me a data center," Kamenski said. Ya know, we dont want it. Bottom line, we dont want it.

Township residents have attended multiple public meetings about the data center over the past few months. They've voiced concerns about potential noise, pollution, and an excessive water and electricity strain.

I wasnt sure of what to expect," said Howell resident Aaron Currie. "But, as answers started to be developed, it just didnt look like a good fit for the Howell community.

Mike Vogt is an attorney who represents the undisclosed developer.

This thing is being designed and developed in a way to minimize any potential impacts," Vogt said. "But if there was an issue, we're the funds upfront so the township will never have to come out of pocket to enforce its regulations or to enforce its conditions that we're proposing.

Vogt said the developer thoroughly addressed the top three concerns for residents:

The data center's water will run on a closed-loop system, and won't strain other property owners They'll initiate a property value protection plan. Homeowners living within 1,000 feet can sell their home to the developers for the appraised value, plus one percent. There's also a provision for residents living within 2,500 feet. A developer-funded escrow account will pay the township and residents legal or other fees if issues arise.

The board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center.

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A family in Ann Arbor is mourning the loss of their dog, who was shot and killed in a break-in attempt early Sunday morning.

Watch Evan's report in the video player below Dog shot & killed, home struck by bullets in break-in attempt in Ann Arbor as police search for suspect

Police tell us the confrontation happened just after 4 a.m. this morning, at a home in the 1800 block of Weldon Boulevard.

The suspect, described as wearing all black, tried breaking into a vehicle in the driveway of the home before turning violent.

We were asleep, it was around 4 in the morning, we heard a noise," said homeowner Glenn Kime.

Kime said that he and his wife didn't think much of it, when a bullet hit their home early Sunday morning.

It didn't sound to my sleeping self like a gunshot," Kime said. "It was like a bunch of lumber being dropped, we went back to sleep, didn't hear anything else until 6 a.m."

That's when Kime, who lives on the 1700 block of Waverly right near the home of the shooting, said police knocked on his door and gave him the news.

"One bullet passed 6 foot from where my wife was sleeping through my bedroom," Kime said.

Web Extra: Watch our full interview with Kime below Homeowner speaks after dog killed, house shot at in Ann Arbor break-in attempt

Ann Arbor Police told Kime at least two people were breaking into cars in nearby homes.

Police say that a family dog was shot during an attempted break-in on Weldon, after the homeowner confronted one of the suspects.

According to police, the suspect who fired at the dog ran away, firing additional shots and hitting Kime's home.

"Balancing my fear with gratitude that were still here," Kime said.

Ann Arbor Police used drones and K-9s in search of the suspect, but have yet to locate him. We'll keep you posted as more details emerge.

Lauren Dybowski thought she knew everything about her 9-year-old Husky mix, Remy. The pair had spent nearly a decade together hiking, paddle-boarding, and exploring Michigan. She even has a tattoo of his face on her leg.

Watch Faraz's story in the video player below Michigan vet says many pet owners don't realize furry friends can get intoxicated by cannabis

But one night at a friend's house changed everything when Remy gobbled up cannabis ashes from a spilled ashtray.

"He is my first dog ever. He spent the past 9 years with me, and we have many, many more years together. He is very special to me," Dybowski said.

What seemed harmless at first became a medical emergency by morning. Remy was motionless, lying in his own urine and unable to walk.

"It was very scary. I called my friend, and I was like, 'is there anything I should know about that is in that ashtray?' And she said, 'No, its just from my joint and things. And there is nothing to worry about.' And there is nothing that would cause him real harm," Dybowski said.

But it did cause harm. In 2024, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center handled over 450,000 intoxication cases, up 4 percent from 2023. Recreational drug exposures, especially marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms, remained a growing concern.

Dybowski rushed Remy to emergency veterinarian Caleigh Griffin, who has seen more of these cases since marijuana became legal in Michigan.

"Typically, the signs people are going to see at home, they become depressed, they walk like they are drunk," Griffin said.

The symptoms affect both cats and dogs similarly, but Griffin sees cases more often in dogs.

"Cats typically don't get into chocolates or plants, or ash trays. Dogs are much more curious," Griffin said.

The Pet Poison Helpline warns that edibles can be worse than plant material because they often contain chocolate or xylitol, which are deadly to dogs even in small doses.

Griffin said veterinarians use the same drug tests on pets as they do on humans, through urine samples. She has also treated pets for cocaine and methamphetamine exposure.

"Usually with cocaine, we can either see very depressed or very agitated," Griffin said.

While marijuana itself is not typically dangerous to pets, complications can arise when animals are not in a neurologically sound state of mind.

"Since they are not in a neurologically right state of mind, if they vomit and aspirate it and get pneumonia, that could compromise them. But usually the marijuana is not unless they get into amounts of it that they become comatose," Griffin said.

Like most intoxicated pets, Remy recovered within 24 hours. Griffin recommends keeping affected pets away from stairs and furniture to prevent falls during recovery.

Dybowski's takeaway is simple: secure anything that could harm pets, including ashtrays, wrappers, and half-eaten edibles.

"No, I did not, I never expected him to be so intensely out of it," Dybowski said when asked if she knew pets could become intoxicated from drugs.

Veterinarians recommend calling your regular vet when in doubt or reaching out to an emergency veterinary clinic if your regular vet is unavailable.

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The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines are set to take on the No. 14 Texas Longhorns in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl later this year, the bowl announced as part of college football's postseason schedule.

The Wolverines are coming off a 9-3 season, with Michigan's three losses coming to Oklahoma (10-2), USC (9-3), and Ohio State (12-1). That loss to Ohio State ended a streak of victories in The Game that spanned four seasons.

The Longhorns (9-3) started the season ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll. Texas' three losses came against Ohio State, Florida (4-8) and Georgia (12-1).

Michigan and Texas last played in 2024, with the Longhorns winning in at The Big House, 31-12. The two teams have only played twice, with Texas winning the other matchup in the 2005 Rose Bowl, 38-37.

The game kicks off at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, right here on Channel 7.

Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman and philanthropist who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and an English Premier League soccer team, has died. He was 79.

Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in statement that Hicks died peacefully Saturday in Dallas surrounded by family.

Hicks owned the NHL's Dallas Stars from 19952011, winning the Stanley Cup in 1999. He also owned baseball's Texas Rangers from 19982010, a period when they won three American West Division titles and made their first World Series appearance just months after the team was sold. In 2007, he acquired a 50% stake in Liverpool.

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Being shoulder to shoulder with him was always about more than ballparks and stadiums, though, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. It was about personal respect, trust and friendship. We shared a lot of miles together, and Ill miss him greatly. My heart goes out to his family.

Hicks co-founded Hicks & Haas in 1984 and Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst in 1989, helping reshape private equity and investing strategy.

Tom Hicks was an innovative businessman and a pioneer in private equity, fellow Texas businessman Ross Perot Jr. said in a statement. He combined his commitment to business and sports through his ownership of the Stars and the Rangers.

One of Hicks' most notable moments with the Rangers came 25 years ago at baseball's winter meetings in Dallas, when the team signed Alex Rodriguez, then a 25-year-old All-Star shortstop, to a $252 million, 10-year contract in free agency.

A-Rod's deal at the time was $2 million more than Hicks had paid to buy the entire team only a 2 1/2 years earlier. It also then doubled the previous record for a sports contract, the $126 million, six-year agreement in October 1997 between forward Kevin Garnett and the NBAs Minnesota Timberwolves.

Rodriguez led the American League in homers in all three of his seasons with the Rangers with 156 in that span, but they had an overall record of 216-270. He was traded to the New York Yankees at the start of spring training in 2004.

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The Rangers' first World Series appearance in October 2010 came after the team was bought that August by an ownership group that then included Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. After an initial agreement to buy the team from Hicks at that start of that year, a messy bankruptcy case ensued before the group finally acquired it at auction with a bid valued at $590 million.

The Stars, the NHL franchise that moved from Minnesota before the 1993-94 season, became the league's first champion from the Sun Belt when they raised the Stanley Cup in 1999 after beating Buffalo in Game 6. They made the Stanley Cup Final again the following season, losing a six-game series to New Jersey.

Brett Hull scored the Cup-winning goal for the Stars in 1999. Hicks had signed him to a $17 million, three-year contract in free agency the previous summer after Hull had been an All-Star in seven of his previous 11 seasons with the St. Louis Blues.

Before the 2001-02 season, the Stars moved a few blocks in downtown Dallas, from Reunion Arena to the American Airlines Center where the team still plays. The Stars, too, went into bankruptcy before being acquired by Canadian businessman Tom Gaglardi in 2011.

The Stars in a statement Sunday lauded the team's unprecedented on-ice success under Hicks' ownership.

He also played an instrumental role in the development and planning of the American Airlines Center, along with the grassroots growth of hockey through the creation of numerous StarCenter facilities, the team said. Our franchise would not be in the position we are today without the ownership of Mr. Hicks. His legacy will be honored by our franchise for decades to come.

Hicks served as paratrooper in the Army Reserves and was Commissioner of the American Battle Monuments Commission. He served on the University of Texass Board of Regents from 1994 to 1999.

Hicks is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cinda Cree Hicks, and his six children Thomas Ollis Hicks Jr., Mack Hardin Hicks, John Alexander Hicks, Robert Bradley Hicks, William Cree Hicks and Catherine Forgrave Hicks.

His children released a joint statement, saying:

Of everything he accomplished in his remarkable life, Tom Hickss most cherished title was, Dad. No matter the trials and tribulations he faced in life, he was constant in his generosity and love for his family. He remains a guiding force for our family, and we are deeply honored to continue expanding his legacy. Although we are devastated by this loss, we are profoundly grateful to have been his children.

The Rangers in a statement Sunday described Hicks as a passionate and competitive owner and Texas Rangers fan. The club extends its thoughts and prayers to Mr. Hicks wife Cinda, his six children and his entire family as they mourn a legendary Texas businessman, philanthropist, and sportsman.

Patrick Kane scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:29 remaining in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Saturday night.

Emmitt Finnie, Andrew Copp and James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Red Wings. Simon Edvinsson added two assists and John Gibson made 24 saves completed a sweep of the two-game season series.

Kane, now three goals shy of 500 for his career, helped the Red Wings extend their point streak to four games (2-0-2). Alex DeBrincat found Kane in the slot for his second consecutive game with a goal.

Brandon Montour, Adam Larsson, and Chandler Stephenson scored for the Kraken, who have lost five straight (0-4-1). Joey Daccord stopped 21 shots.

Larsson tied it 22 at 6:44 of the second period with his second goal of the season. Vince Dunn assisted on the play for his 300th career point.

The Kraken then took their first lead of the game 3-2 on Stephensons deflection goal with 7:16 left in the period.

Van Riemsdyk tied it at 3 with 28 seconds remaining in the second. He has a goal in three consecutive games and five of his last six.

UP NEXT

Red Wings: At Vancouver on Monday night.

Kraken: Host Minnesota on Monday night.

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