Some metro Detroit projects and one local historian are being recognized by the Michigan Historic Preservation Network for their efforts to safeguard the state's heritage.

The MHPN is presenting awards this weekend to standout preservation efforts across Michigan. Among the honorees are the restoration of Henry and Clara Ford's bedroom at the Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn, Birmingham's city masterplan for historic preservation and Wyandotte historian and author Alana Paluszewski.

Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report below: Michigan Historic Preservation Network honors metro Detroit efforts with awardsHenry Ford's Fair Lane Estate

Jack Tate, curator for the Dearborn Historical Museum, has dedicated much of his life to history holding onto Henry Ford artifacts and remembering the original layout of Henry and Clara Ford's bedroom at the 111-year-old Fair Lane Estate, which featured two twin beds in the center.

Tate also has a personal connection to Ford himself, recalling a childhood encounter when he was around 5 years old, watching Ford whom he described as a tall and slender man speaking with his grandfather in the yard.

"When I first got there, I got a pat on the head and a how are you today, young man?" Tate said. "I feel I was very fortunate to have met Mr. Ford."

After Clara Ford's death in 1950, the three-level, 31,000-square-foot home served as a Ford archive, then a restaurant, cafe and event space for the University of Michigan. Restoration of the estate has been underway since 2013.

Devon O'Reilly, president and CEO of the Fair Lane Estate now operating as a nonprofit planning to open to the public next year said the team is honored to receive the MHPN's Hidden Gem Award for the restoration of the bedroom. The team tracked down some of the original furniture for the room.

"Including the beds they slept in and the bed Henry Ford died in, which is kind of a cool thing to have," O'Reilly said.

Birmingham's historic masterplan

Nick Dupuis, Birmingham's planning director, said the city has two-century-old roots, and the team was thrilled to receive an MHPN award for the city's masterplan. He said the plan is designed to create an educational environment focused on proactive planning for preservation rather than reactive for residents.

"We've got a significant amount of historic resource, but even more so a really cool story to tell in Birmingham," Dupuis said. "I think that our community now, and especially in the future, will look back and appreciate the work we did."

Wyandotte historian honored with citizen award

Paluszewski is being honored with the MHPN citizen award for her preservation work around Wyandotte, including at Theodore Roosevelt High School.

Paluszewski said her family has been in Wyandotte for more than a century. Roosevelt High School, built in the early 1920s, is where she attended school in the 1960s, and she spent decades there as a secretary. She calls it her home away from home. Her work to restore the school's theater and original murals earned her the MHPN citizen award.

"This is like a family legacy for me," Paluszewski said. "There are so few murals remaining in the United States, that these are truly national treasures."

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A ransomware group called "Shiny Hunters" is claiming responsibility for a nationwide hack targeting Canvas, a widely used online learning platform, disrupting students and faculty at colleges and universities across the country.

The group's message says those affected can contact Shiny Hunters to negotiate a settlement, and that all data will be leaked if no agreement is reached by the end of May 12, 2026.

Watch Tony Geftos' video report below: Ransomware attack takes down Canvas at colleges nationwide including in Michigan

Students at Wayne State University and Macomb Community College received emails Thursday notifying them that Canvas was temporarily unavailable. The outage is hitting at a critical time, as many students are in the middle of finals.

Sumaiyah Khan, a senior at Wayne State University, said the news was alarming.

"I can imagine the panic," Khan said.

Khan said she typically keeps backups of her work, but noted some assignments could still be lost.

"Typically, yes. But sometimes if we do a text box entry, it could completely vanish," Khan said.

Professor Leon DuPree, an information security expert with Eastern Michigan University, said the attack is impacting schools all over the country. He advised institutions to maintain backups and use additional security measures, such as biometric authentication, to protect accounts.

"When you're talking about a cloud-based system being compromised like that, is going to be making sure that you've got multi-factor identification in place and removing identification and user IDs that you don't need anymore," DuPree said.

Professor Tom Holt with Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice said he believes the attack is more about disruption than the value of the data itself.

"That's a ton of material to sift through. It's unlikely that there's going to be a lot of immediate value in terms of intellectual property, but there are a lot of downside risks in terms of the loss of time and resources for those who use it," Holt said.

By Thursday evening, Canvas reported it was back online. Many students and faculty are now wondering whether their personal information will still be leaked.

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A defiant Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) appeared in court Thursday to take on the Pentagon's attempts to demote him.

The case stems from his role in a video in which he urged U.S. servicemembers to not follow illegal orders.

A three-judge panel heard the arguments earlier today. And it appears as if a majority of the judges here are prepared to side with Senator Mark Kelly and reject the arguments of Trump administration officials that he should be punished, punished for video that he made last year.

In the video, Sen. Kelly and other lawmakers emphasize that members of the military are allowed to refuse illegal orders.

Members of the administration, including President Donald Trump, were very critical of the video. President Trump alleged it was seditious behavior that was punishable by death. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also moved to reduce the rank of Sen. Kelly, who retired from the Navy as a Captain.

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In one instance on Thursday, judges challenged a DOJ attorney as to why Sen. Kelly should not be able to speak his mind.

"Retirees are part of the armed services," the attorney said. "As a formal matter, they have ongoing obligations as well as privileges and benefits. They can be recalled to active duty and through their words and actions, they can undermine good order and discipline."

Sen. Kelly, meanwhile, has said he will not be silenced.

"After 25 years in the Navy, I've given too much to this country to be silenced by an administration that does not want to be held accountable," he said outside the courtroom on Thursday. "This was a day in court not just for me, but for the First Amendment rights of millions of us. The president and the secretary of defense picked the wrong guy. Because when it comes to our most fundamental rights, I will not back down."

The judges did not issue a decision on Thursday. The specific timeline of the case is unknown and may continue for weeks or months.

Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service has been operating out of a Pontiac facility for six months, delivering packages to metro Detroit customers in under two hours, but some residents have concerns about noise, privacy and what the future of drone delivery could look like in their neighborhoods.

"They fly around all the time. When you're coming up Telegraph (Road), you can see them. Into the neighborhoods, you can see them flying around," Nicolas Kiselewski of Livonia said.

Watch Jolie Sherman's video report below: An inside look at Amazon's drone facility

Others are more guarded about the skies above their homes.

"It's our personal place and we'd like it to be quiet," Bloomfield Township resident David Peterson said.

I got a closer look inside the Pontiac facility to see how the operation works and bring viewer questions and concerns to the Amazon team.

The drones themselves are striking up close. They look tiny in the sky, but in person, they're pretty big. They launch from the facility in Pontiac and head right to customers' doors, delivering packages in under two hours from the time of purchase.

Lauren Wilson, Prime Air drone operations manager at the Pontiac facility, walked through the process from start to finish.

Prime Air packages cannot weigh more than 5 pounds. After being scanned and packed, they are taken out to the launch pad.

"Once we get that package received from the fulfillment center, we are generally allotted 30 minutes to process that package, create that flight and send it out for that delivery," Wilson said.

The Pontiac facility delivers within a 7.5-mile radius, averaging more than 100 drone deliveries a day and more than 1,000 each week. Wilson said the program is the result of more than a decade of work.

"We've done a lot of work with our research and development through the inception of Prime Air... and how to do this safely," Wilson said.

The service is opt-in customers must choose it at checkout.

"We don't just automatically assume a customer wants this service. It is something that they select during their checkout process," Wilson said.

Still, some residents in Bloomfield Township last month expressed reservations about where the technology is headed.

"Sure, it might be one drone every once a great while now in the neighborhood how much is it going to replace everything?" David Peterson said.

Previous report: Amazon Prime Air drone deliveries spark noise and privacy concerns in Bloomfield Township Drone debate taking off in Bloomfield Township

Wilson pushed back on concerns about job displacement.

"It's actually a job creator, so I'm here because of this and so is my team," Wilson said. "So, we have a team of 32 people that have elevated roles within Amazon that are very well-paying."

On the question of noise, Wilson said Amazon is continuously working to reduce the sound the drones make. On privacy, she said human operators monitor every flight, but not through a live camera view.

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"We have human eyes on the flight path during the entire duration. I will say they are not looking at the flight path from a windshield-type perspective it's on a map," Wilson said.

The drones weigh more than 80 pounds and carry one package at a time. For some, they represent the future of delivery. For others, questions remain about what that future means for their neighborhoods.

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A 58-year-old Monroe man is facing multiple felony charges after Brownstown Township police say he tried to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old girl for sex, but the "teen" was actually an undercover officer.

Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Monroe man charged, accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex

Christopher Scott Wilkinson now faces 6 felony counts, including accosting a child for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime.

The messages began April 27. Police say Wilkinson initiated contact with what he believed was a teenage girl on social media, but the profile was operated by an undercover Brownstown Township officer.

"This profile was out there, and it just so happened the defendant in this case took it upon himself to reach out to us," Deputy Chief Robert Lafayette said.

Lafayette says the conversation turned explicit almost immediately. Wilkinson sent graphic images of himself, requested illegal photos in return, and offered to pick the girl up, bringing alcohol and marijuana with him.

"Just very graphic and sexual in nature," Lafayette said. "It turned very sexual very fast, and it was clear that several crimes were being committed at the time."

After coordinating with Monroe police, Brownstown Township officers arranged a meeting with Wilkinson. On April 30, when Wilkinson arrived at the arranged location, he was taken into custody.

BODY CAMERA VIDEO: Brownstown Police arrest suspected sex offender BODY CAMERA VIDEO: Brownstown Police arrest suspected sex offender

"What's going on?" Wilkinson said.

"You're under arrest," an officer said.

"For what?" Wilkinson said.

"Soliciting a minor," the officer said.

Investigators then executed a search warrant on Wilkinson's car and home, where they say they found items they believe showed intent to follow through with the planned meeting.

"Marijuana, bondage sexual items, mobile devices, and computers," Lafayette said.

Lafayette says the operation drew on experience gained from a previous undercover operation conducted with Taylor police.

"Learned a lot of good lessons from them and keep them in your tool belt, and eventually, like in this case here, it pays off," Lafayette said.

Wilkinson is currently out on bond. We reached out to his attorney, but have not yet heard back.

Investigators say they believe this may not be an isolated incident and are asking anyone with information about Wilkinson to contact the Brownstown Township Police Department.

Lafayette is also urging parents to monitor their children's online activity.

"Try as best as you can to keep track of what's going on with your kids. There are people out there that will prey on them," Lafayette said.

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A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.

A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued.

The court ruled 2-1 that Trump overstepped the tariff power that Congress had allowed the president under the law. The tariffs are invalid and unauthorized by law, the majority wrote.

The third judge on the panel found the law allows the president more leeway on tariffs.

If the administration appeals Thursdays decision, as expected, it would first turn to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, based in Washington, and then, potentially, the Supreme Court.

At issue are temporary 10% worldwide tariffs the Trump administration imposed after the Supreme Court in February struck down even broader double-digit tariffs the president had imposed last year on almost every country on Earth. The new tariffs, invoked under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, were set to expire July 24.

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The courts decision directly blocked the collection of tariffs from three plaintiffs the state of Washington and two businesses, spice company Burlap & Barrel and toy company Basic Fun! Its not clear whether other businesses would have to continue to pay the tariffs, said Jeffrey Schwab, director of litigation at the libertarian Liberty Justice Center, which represented the two companies.

We fought back today and we won, and were extremely excited, Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, told reporters Thursday.

The ruling marked another legal setback for the Trump administration, which has attempted to shield the U.S. economy behind a wall of import taxes. Last year, Trump invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to declare the nation's longstanding trade deficit a national emergency, justifying sweeping global tariffs.

The Supreme Court ruled Feb. 28 that IEEPA did not authorize the tariffs. The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to establish taxes, including tariffs, though lawmakers can delegate tariff power to the president.

Dave Townsend, a trade lawyer at Dorsey & Whitney, said the ruling will open the door for more companies to request that the tariffs be thrown out and that any payments they've made be refunded.

Other importers likely will now ask for a broader remedy that applies to more companies, Townsend said, though he cautioned the case could also reach the Supreme Court.

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Trump is already taking steps to replace the tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court in January. The administration is conducting two investigations that could end in more tariffs.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is looking into whether 16 U.S. trading partners including China, the European Union and Japan are overproducing goods, driving down prices and putting U.S. manufacturers at a disadvantage. It is also investigating whether 60 economies from Nigeria to Norway and accounting for 99% of U.S. imports do enough to prohibit the trade in products created by forced labor.

High mortgage rates are keeping many potential buyers on the sidelines this spring, even as the housing market enters what is typically one of its busiest seasons.

For new homeowners Elizabeth and Izias, the decision to buy came with a growing family in mind.

"We want more kids too, so we needed the space eventually," Elizabeth said.

But the couple wasn't sure homeownership was financially within reach a concern shared by many across the country. Nearly two in three renters don't think they'll be able to buy a home in the foreseeable future, according to a recent survey.

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A 30-year fixed rate mortgage now sits at 6.37%, up slightly from last week, according to a new report released Thursday. Overall, mortgage rates remain near their highest levels in two decades.

That's likely contributing to a slowdown in sales. Existing home sales dipped 3.6% in March, dropping to a nine-month low, according to the National Association of Realtors. The median home sales price also hit nearly $409,000, up 1.4% from a year ago.

The conditions have created a divided market one that benefits current homeowners while squeezing out potential buyers.

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"We have homeowners who have gained a tremendous amount of housing equity as home prices have gained, but then you have first-time home buyers who are struggling to find an affordable property, who are trying to save diligently for a down payment and encountering higher home prices than they have seen," Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, said.

Meanwhile, the picture looks different for newly built homes. Sales of properties built by developers jumped more than 7% in March compared to the previous month. The median price of those homes also dropped, as builders can cut deals and offer financial incentives to attract buyers.

An Eastpointe business owner got an unexpected surprise when a crew dumped massive pieces of a cut-up maple tree in his store's parking lot on 9 Mile and the whole thing was caught on his security cameras.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report: Eastpointe business owner finds massive maple tree dumped in his parking lot

Adam Steiner said he watched the footage in disbelief as the crew casually pulled up, unloaded the logs, left, and then returned to dump even more.

SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Logs dumped on video SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Logs dumped on video

"These guys dropped it here like it was supposed to go here," Steiner said. "On video, they just casually drove up, dumped the wood left, and then came back and dumped a bunch more."

The incident happened late Friday afternoon. Security video shows a truck backing up and a trailer unloading massive pieces of a cut-up maple tree. The crew left and returned a second time to drop off the rest.

Steiner spent several days trying to track down where the tree came from while the logs sat in his parking lot.

"I seriously probably spent 50 bucks on gas driving around Eastpointe looking for people cutting down trees. It was like my life's passion to find out where this came from," Steiner said.

Part of the answer turned out to be right across the street.

John Spanguolo, who lives directly across from Steiner's business, said a tree company had stopped by his home the week before.

"I am retired, and I hustle wood," Spanguolo said. "He goes, you want some wood, and I said, yeah, drop it off right here by my house there. A couple of days went by, and I thought, what the hell, man? He never dropped off the wood. I really could use the wood."

Spanguolo said he realized a few days later that the wood had been dropped at the wrong address when he looked across the street.

"When I seen the wood pile that was delivered, I was like, 'Oh no, I don't want that big bulk wood," Spanguolo said.

Spanguolo has been clearing the wood piece by piece with a chainsaw.

Steiner said there is no bad blood between the two neighbors just a lot of confusion and a pile of maple tree logs sitting where they do not belong. He hopes the tree company responsible for the mix-up returns to remove what remains.

"Hopefully, the wood is out of here in the next few days, and we can just maintain business," Steiner said.

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Lunchtime turned into a frightening scene in Northville on Thursday after a vehicle plowed into a popular local restaurant. Thankfully, what could have been a tragedy ended with no major injuries.

Late afternoon, a restoration crew boarded up the side of the Early Bird restaurant on Main Street. Northville police said an 84-year-old woman driving a Chrysler Town and Country minivan was attempting to park when she accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Car crashes into Northville's Early Bird restaurant

This is like a Northville family favorite. This place is packed on the weekends," said Jordyn Kahler, who works next door. I heard this big loud crash, what I thought was a car accident. So, I got up and looked out on the street.

Kahler's attention quickly turned to the restaurant's parking lot and said it was kind of just shocking.

I saw her getting out the car and she looked pretty distraught," Kahler said.

Officers found the driver still in her seat, shaken but uninjured. Investigators have already ruled out drugs or alcohol as factors in the crash.

Jeremy Daum owns Forever Fit next door.

Scary because I was worried about people in case they were injured," he said.

Investigators said patrons were sitting in booths right where the vehicle struck. In what police are calling a fortunate escape, none of those customers were seriously hurt, and all declined medical transport.

As for the damage, 7 News Detroit spoke with the business owners wife who said its unclear how long itll take to reopen.

It really makes me sad for them because I know they may have to shut down temporarily, so I just hope that it goes good and they can get back to operating, ya know, like they normally do, Daum said.

While the building sustained significant damage, the community is just grateful everyone walked away. If you have any further information about this incident, Northville police would like you to give Chief Alan Maciag a call at 248-449-9921.

Multiple varieties of trail mix and nuts, including some sold at Target stores, have been recalled due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. announced it would voluntarily recall food products that included a dry milk powder used as seasoning that is suspected in potential Salmonella contamination.

The recall is a "precautionary measure:" None of the seasoning used in the products has tested positive for Salmonella, and there have been no illnesses reported in connection with the foods.

The snacks were sold under the brands Fisher, Southern Style Nuts, Squirrel Brand and Good & Gather. The company says consumers should dispose of the foods or return them for a full refund.

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Symptoms of salmonella infection may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. More serious bloodstream-related infections may occur, including arterial infections and endocarditis. Young children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are at an increased risk.

A 21-year-old West Bloomfield man is facing assault and gun charges after a shooting at a Southfield gas station left a 47-year-old man hospitalized with bullet wounds to his leg and hip.

Watch Randy Wimbley's video report: Southfield gas station shooting leaves man wounded, suspect charged

Jeremiah Clemons was arrested the day after the May 3 shooting at the Exxon station at 8 Mile and Southfield roads. Police body camera footage captured his arrest.

Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren said the confrontation began with an argument inside the gas station. Surveillance video shows Clemons and the victim coming chest-to-chest before the dispute spilled outside and turned violent.

"The suspect produced a handgun and opened fire on the victim, striking him twice before fleeing the area with other occupants of the vehicle. And what we did discover is that he shot at our victim four times. Two of those rounds did take effect," Barren said.

See surveillance footage below: SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Police release video in gas station shooting

Investigators first located a friend who was with Clemons during the shooting. On Tuesday, a search warrant at his home turned up what police believe is the magazine from the gun used in the shooting.

Police say Clemons dismantled the gun, burying parts of it including the barrel and slide in a vacant lot on Detroit's east side, more than a dozen miles from the shooting scene.

"Once the shooting happened, he wanted to get rid of the evidence and so, I believe he still wanted to have a gun. So maybe he disabled and buried half the gun, maybe took the other components to another location, then waited to see if the police department was gonna catch up with them and then bring those two components back together and continue carrying a gun," Barren said.

Barren said the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of de-escalation.

"The best thing to do is really simply walk away. And I'm talking at this time on both sides, you know, just maintaining a sense of composure. Drop the egos and let it happen because this shooting should not have happened," Barren said.

Clemons' mother said by phone her son is not a criminal or a killer. His uncle, Tremell Carpenter, says poor decisions were made on both sides and suggests the shooting may have been in self-defense.

"He didn't know if the guy had a gun or not, and the guy was acting like he had a gun and he went to the car and came back and walked up on his car that he was riding in with him and some other friends. And he said the guy made a gesture like he wanted to shoot at him," Carpenter said.

Police say the victim is in stable condition. Clemons is being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $250,000 bond. His next court date is May 20.

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Multiple Wayne County commissioners on Thursday called on Sheriff Raphael Washington to seek a third-party investigation into who posted multiple nude images to his Facebook account.

Watch Ross Jones' video report: Wayne Co. commissioners want probe into nude images on Washington's Facebook

On Wednesday, 7 News Detroit reported that Washington said he did not know how a lewd photo of a penis was posted to his personal Facebook page just after midnight last Thursday.

Previously in June of 2024, an eight-second video of a naked woman dancing in a hotel room was also seen on Washingtons Facebook account.

Late Wednesday, Washington said he was the victim of a hack.

Both images were posted for several minutes before being taken down.

Previous report: Wayne Co. Sheriff Raphael Washington denies posting nude photo, video to his Facebook Wayne Co. Sheriff Washington denies posting nude photo, video to his Facebook

An investigation Im sure should happen, Commissioner Angelique Peterson-Mayberry said. So Im looking for the findings from that investigation.

Peterson-Mayberry was joined by Commissioners Sam Baydoun, Alex Garza and David Knezek in urging the sheriff to order a probe into who was responsible for the postings.

Im sure hes going to ask them to look into it, because thats troubling to see that, Knezek said.

As the chief law enforcement officer for the county, youre held to a different standard, Garza said.

Previous reportL Secret recordings undercut Wayne County sheriffs sexual harassment denials Secret recordings undercut Wayne County sheriffs sexual harassment denials

Following the report Wednesday night, Washington took to Facebook.

Last week, I became aware of an inappropriate image that appeared on mypersonal Facebook account, Washington said. I did not post it. Once again my account was hacked. I have taken the steps to secure the account, including changing the appropriate settings.

At Thursdays commission meeting, Peterson-Mayberry called the posts disheartening to see from anyone, whether you hold a position or not.

When asked if she believed that Washington was hacked, Peterson-Mayberry replied: Maybe thats possible.

But if Washington's account was hacked, there is no sign that he nor his office are trying to find out whos responsible.

Repeatedly, a sheriff's spokeswoman would not say whether any outside agencies have been asked to investigate the postings.

Previous report: Wayne County commissioner calls for changes at the top of sheriffs office Wayne County commissioner calls for changes at the top of sheriffs office

The post featuring a naked woman was made nearly two years ago, but when 7 News Detroit submitted a public records request in March seeking any investigations into the video, the county denied the request stating that no such records exist.

Both Michigan State Police and Detroit police told 7 News Detroit that theyve not been contacted by Wayne County to look into what the sheriff is deeming a hack.

Im sure the sheriff and his team are looking into those things, Knezek said. If theyre not, I would encourage them to.

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, who led the department for eight years, said Washington has only one option if he wants to restore the publics confidence, recently shaken by a series of scandals and sexual harassment claims.

If somebody said I posted something like that, I would want an investigation, Craig said. But then I would want to come out and report the findings of that investigation.

If you dont want it investigated, its because youre trying to hide something."

When asked again Thursday if the sheriffs office has requested any agency to investigate who posted these nude images, spokeswoman Mara MacDonald declined to answer.

Contact 7 Investigator Ross Jones at ross.jones@wxyz.com or at (248) 827-9466.

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially changing its overall form.

The new, 76-team brackets will jam eight extra games for a total of 12 involving 24 teams into the front half of the first week of the men's and the women's tournaments. It will turn whats now known as the First Four into a bigger affair that will now be called the March Madness Opening Round.

The 12 winners will move into the main 64-team bracket that will begin, as usual, on Thursday for the men and Friday for the women.

It is the first expansion of the tournaments in 15 years, when they were bumped to 68 teams each.

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The NCAA said it will distribute more than $131 million in new revenue to schools that make the tournament. That money will come via expanded TV advertising opportunities for alcohol, the likes of which were previously restricted. It said the value of the rights agreement will increase $50 million each year on average over the course of the six years.

Most of the eight new slots are expected to go to teams from the power conferences that were already commanding the lion's share of entries in the bracket. Two years ago, the Southeastern Conference placed a record 14 teams in the mens bracket. Last season, the Big Ten had nine.

Keith Gill, the chairman of the Division I men's basketball committee, called the expansion a nice way to create some access but make sure we have the bracket we all love when we start Thursday at noon.

The move is a product of the times, which includes massive expansion the Atlantic Coast Conference, for instance, has grown from nine to 17 teams since 1996 and the reality that mid-major schools with top-notch players will often see them plucked away by programs with bigger budgets and the ability to pay them through revenue sharing.

Cinderella? There will still be room for those stirring runs in the tournaments, though not a single mid-major advanced past the first weekend of either tournament the last two seasons.

This is hardly a concern of the decision-makers anymore, who will point to TV ratings that traditionally spell out fans preference for the likes of Duke and North Carolina over St. Peters and San Diego State, especially once the Sweet 16 starts.

What matters more to the biggest schools is that their teams have a chance to compete in what remains the best postseason in college sports and that they aren't iced out by lower conference champions who earn automatic bids.

Youve got some really, really good teams who are going to end up in that 9, 10, 11 (seed) category that I think should be moved into the 64-team bracket, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said last year in discussing how he favored expansion.

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Also, the money. The new beer and wine money will add to what the NCAA can distribute in units that are earned for placing teams in the bracket and then for every round those teams advance. Last year, that amounted to about $350,000 per unit for the mens tournament. The Big Ten made nearly $70 million from both tournaments, won by conference members Michigan (men) and UCLA (women).

Leaders in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC have all acknowledged that smaller programs help make March Madness what it is, all the while steadily expanding their own power in NCAA decision-making. That brings with it the tacit threat of fracturing the single thing the NCAA does best the basketball tournament.

This move might forestall that. What it isn't expected to do is drastically change the TV deal beyond the advertising.

The current deal for the men's tournament is worth $8.8 billion and runs through 2032. Adding a few extra games between mid-level Power Four teams on Tuesday and Wednesday won't change that much.

One reason this took as long as it did was the NCAA negotiations with CBS and TNT, which themselves have been in negotiations over their own ownership.

The more drastic option of expanding the tournament to 96 teams or beyond would involve adding an extra week to a tournament that has thrived in part because of the symmetry of a six-round bracket that gets whittled down over three weeks.

That basic shell began in 1985, with only slight tweaks, the latest of which came in 2011 when it was upped to 68.

At least five state health departments in the U.S. are monitoring a small group of Americans who returned to the country after disembarking from a cruise ship that is experiencing a deadly hantavirus outbreak overseas.

According to Oceanwide Expeditions, a total of 30 people, including six American passengers, left the cruise late last month after the first leg of the trip and before anyone had confirmed the deadly outbreak.

The illness is believed to have killed three people and infected at least eight others who were on the ship. Laboratory testing has confirmed the Andes strain of the virus is present among those who have tested positive.

None of them is an American.

We have no further symptomatic passengers or crew who are on board, which is a good sign, said Maria Van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist. But of course, there is a long incubation period of the Andes virus.

Van Kerkhove said the uncommon virus can have an incubation period of up to six weeks.

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Health authorities in California, Georgia, Virginia, Arizona, and Texas say they are monitoring the situation.

We are coordinating with local health officials, as needed, to monitor returning travelers. There is no information that the California residents are ill or infected, said Brian Micek, a spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health.

In Georgia, health officials are monitoring two people.

The individuals are currently in good health and show no signs of infection. They are following current recommendations from CDC, said Nancy Nydam Shirek, a spokesperson for the Georgia Department of Public Health.

In Arizona, health officials confirmed one resident was a passenger on the ship. This individual is not symptomatic and is being monitored by public health, said JP Martin, a spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Health Services.

In Texas, authorities say two passengers who left the ship do not have symptoms and have agreed to monitor themselves for symptoms with daily temperature checks and contact public health officials at any sign of a possible illness.

Virginia health department spokesperson Maria Reppas said one traveler who disembarked the ship is in good health, adding that a small number of potentially exposed Virginians might be identified in the days ahead, reinforcing that authorities believe the risk to the general public to be low. The exact total number of people connected to the ship being monitored for symptoms in the U.S. is unclear.

There are 17 Americans currently on board the ship as it continues to head to its destination at the Canary Islands, where passengers will disembark and follow a step-by-step public health protocol aimed at preventing any further spread of the disease.

Oceanwide Expeditions remains in close and continual discussion with relevant authorities regarding our exact point of arrival, quarantine and screening procedures for all guests, and a precise timeline, the company said in a written statement.

World Health Organization officials said passengers have been encouraged to remain in their cabins and wear masks if they must exit their rooms. Food and water are being provided to them as the ship is also being disinfected.

The Andes hantavirus strain has been shown to spread among humans, but health officials say the risk to the general public is low and that the spread of the infection typically occurs when people are in very close contact with each other.

The United States withdrew from the World Health Organization earlier this year, but health leaders from the WHO indicated the technical support from the United States has been an asset to the world and is currently benefiting the public health response overseas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meanwhile, said the administration is closely monitoring the situation with U.S. travelers onboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship with confirmed hantavirus. Our top priority remains the health and safety of all U.S. passengers. The Department of State is leading a coordinated, whole-of-government response including direct contact with passengers, diplomatic coordination, and engagement with domestic and international health authorities.

A lunchtime mistake has one of the first school districts in America to serve halal foods issuing an apology.

Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Dearborn district apologizes after Muslim students mistakenly served pork

Dearborn Public Schools sent a letter to parents after serving pizza containing pork to middle school students practicing the Muslim faith and observing halal.

Parents tell me it was deeply disturbing to learn that kids observing halal as part of their Muslim faith were mistakenly served food with pork. The district tells me theyve taken several new steps to correct what happened, along with issuing an apology.

In this letter to O.L. Middle School parents from Dearborn Public Schools, the interim superintendent describes a period of 8 school days from February 23rd through March 5th when 206 servings of pepperoni pizza containing a mix of beef and pork were mistakenly served to students.

They say the non-halal food represented 7-percent of total meals during a typical 8-day time frame and while there was no malicious intent, the district offers most sincere apologies & a promise to ensure this does not occur in the future

"I just felt really bad that it happened. I felt bad that there were people that had the expectation of having, you know, halal food and that that happened," said parent Robbin Makled.

Some parents I talked to expressed a range of disappointment that this happened during the holy period of Ramadan and violated strict rules against consuming pork as part of their Muslim faith.

Thats the main reason we dont eat non-halal food. Because its against our religion," said parent Amlaki Naser-Aldeen.

Sabah Beydoun, another parent, said: It all has an effect. Spiritually, physically, its even not good for a human being.

In the letter, the district identifies steps taken, saying they met with parents and conducted an audit confirming no other non-halal products were served.

Halal includes a specific method of preparing foodwith certain food being forbidden to consume.

Dearborn schools is implementing mandatory training and new safeguards, adding they acted swiftly in this matter.

"They're wonderful people. They care very deeply about the kids, so I felt bad that this happened to them," said Makled.

My son, he attend to O. L. Smith, and I didnt know about that until now, until you told me. If they mean it, it will be the first and the last time, yes. If they apologized, thats enough for us for now," said Naser-Aldeen.

The district tells me theyve also added a second halal-verified food provider to their vendor list, as part of their corrective action.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new plan focused on psychiatric medications and what officials call overprescribing.

HHS launches plan to curb overprescribing psychiatric medications

The effort is encouraging more personalized mental health care and greater use of non-medication treatments when appropriate.

First of all, its important to say that psychiatric medications can absolutely be life-changing and even lifesaving for many people. Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD and others can really impact daily life.  A treatment plan - regardless of what form it takes - is often needed for symptom management. 

 

Now, the approach put forth by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is focused on reducing what officials describe as the overuse, or overprescribing, of psychiatric medications, particularly in children. This refers to situations where medications may be prescribed when theyre not truly needed, continued longer than necessary or used when theyre no longer providing a clear benefit.  

 

The plan encourages careful tapering or deprescribing when its medically appropriate. That does not mean that treatment has to end.  Its a discussion between the doctor and the patient to determine whether the medication is still necessary and still provides benefits. 

 

The initiative also highlights informed consent, shared decision-making and a shift toward prevention and a broader, more holistic approach to mental health care. 

 

The non-medication approaches mentioned include things like psychotherapy or talk therapy, family and social support, behavioral approaches, regular physical activity, better sleep habits, stress management and nutrition-focused strategies.

 

Research suggests that regular exercise may help reduce symptoms of depression, and healthier eating habits may also improve mood and mental health for some people. But these approaches are not one-size-fits-all, and they are not meant to replace medication in every case. Treatment should be tailored to the person, their symptoms, medical history and their goals.

 

Now, if you are taking medication, do not stop it on your own. Suddenly stopping certain medications can cause serious withdrawal symptoms or a return of symptoms. Instead, talk with your doctor or mental health professional about the risks and benefits together. If changes are needed, they should happen gradually and under medical supervision.

 

Everyones mental health is so important, and when it comes to a treatment plan, the benefits and risks should be carefully weighed before moving forward.

 

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) A man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis pleaded guilty to assault Thursday in federal court after reaching a deal with prosecutors. Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, is awaiting sentencing. Kazmierczak, dressed in bright orange jail clothing, gave only a fragmentary explanation Thursday of the Jan. 27 assault , which came as the city was already on edge after the fatal shootings of two people by federal agents during a White House crackdown that brought thousands of immigration officers to Minnesota. After being asked what he remembered of the assault, he told U.S. District Judge Joan N. Ericksen: It's fuzzy. Kazmierczak, who was in the audience during Omars January town hall, leaped up when the representative called for the ouster of then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem . He sprayed liquid from a syringe as court documents say he shouted that Noem would not resign and that Omar was splitting Minnesota apart. Security officers tackled Kazmierczak, who told them the liquid was vinegar. I didnt want anybody to think she was in danger, he said Thursday. Omar, who was not injured, continued with the town hall after the arrest. Authorities later determined hed sprayed her with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. He was charged with assaulting a U.S. officer. Court documents say Kazmierczak, a critic of Omar who has made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump, told a close associate several years ago that somebody should kill her. Omar, a refugee from Somalia , has long been a target of Trumps anti-immigrant rhetoric. After she was elected seven years ago, Trump said she should go back to her home country . He has described her as garbage and said she should be investigated. Trump has also accused Omar of staging the attack, telling ABC News, She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her. On Thursday, Kazmierczak told Erickson that he was being treated for Parkinsons disease, and that hed been diagnosed with ADHD or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and a form of post-traumatic stress. After his arrest, his then-attorney said that he did not have access to the medications he needed for Parkinsons and other serious conditions. Minnesota court records show that Kazmierczak, who was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations. There are also indications he has had significant financial problems, including two bankruptcy filings. In social media posts, Kazmierczak had criticized former President Joe Biden and referred to Democrats as angry and liars. Trump wants the U.S. to be "stronger and more prosperous, he wrote. Threats against members of Congress have increased in recent years, peaking in 2021 following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters before dipping slightly, only to climb again, according to the most recent figures from the U.S. Capitol Police.

A tough Michigan winter is finally behind us. Spring is here and summer is not too far off. Soon, school will be out, and many adults will be looking for ways to keep their kids busy and entertained. Thats when the Huron-Clinton Metroparks system is at its best!

From individuals to families, the 13 Southeast Michigan regional parks offer a smorgasbord of activities and programs to choose from. But perhaps nothing is more important than its Lets Get Everyone in the Pool initiative. Metroparks partners annually with local organizations to provide free swim lessons for thousands of youths and adults. Drowning is the leading cause of death in kids ages 1 through 4.

Where we live, water is everywhere! Michigan has thousands of lakes and more freshwater shoreline than any state in the nation. Were proud to be called, The Great Lakes State. But that moniker comes with responsibility.

May is National Water Safety Month. Private swimming lessons can be expensive and a financial roadblock for some. Metroparks is committed to expanding free water and lifesaving skills throughout Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties. Registered participants will get a free swimsuit, swim caps, goggles, bag, and a towel. No experience is needed and all are in the hands of certified instructors. For more information, go to our website at wxyz.com.

Having a safe and fun, spring and summer, begins with awareness and trained staffers.Whether its sports, hiking, camping, biking, boating, or swimming, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks have it all. They are your parks to enjoy.Carefully plan your activities, and working together, lets make it a safe and memorable experience.

Im Mike Murri, Regional V.P. & General Manager

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After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename the Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump, the airport's official new logo has now been unveiled.

The logo, rendered entirely in gold, features an eagle holding two olive branches with a crest over its chest showcasing stars and stripes. The president's son, Eric Trump, shared an image of the logo on social media, saying he's "looking forward to seeing flights landing at 'DJT' very very soon."

For the first time, I am extremely proud to share the OFFICIAL logo for the Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida. There is no person more deserving of this incredible honor than @realDonaldTrump! Congratulations Dad! Looking forward to seeing flights pic.twitter.com/QUyPKJYixy Eric Trump (@EricTrump) May 5, 2026

"For the first time, I am extremely proud to share the OFFICIAL logo for the Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida," he wrote. "There is no person more deserving of this incredible honor."

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In February, the Florida state legislature passed a bill to officially rename the airport the Donald J. Trump International Airport, despite opposition from Democrats. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law a month later, with the name change set to go into effect on July 1.

A pilot has since filed a lawsuit seeking to block the renaming, claiming the state violated Palm Beach County's home rule authority, which gives counties not the state the right to govern on local matters.

"Palm Beach County has the right to name the airport. There's, it's not a state owned facility," the plaintiff said.

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Meanwhile, DTTM Operations which state records show is connected to the Trump Organization and controls several trademarks related to the company has filed three trademark applications related to the new airport name. According to the applications, the company is seeking exclusive use of the name for suitcases, travel bags, animal carriers, luggage tags, and several other travel-related items and merchandise.