If you're looking to gather with fellow golf lovers, hit some simulators, enjoy some golf and watch The Masters, here is your chance.
First Tee - Greater Detroit is hosting its annual Augusta Watch Party on Saturday, April 11, at First Cut Golf in Sterling Heights.
First Tee integrates the game of golf with its life skills curriculum to "enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges."
Just last year, First Tee had nearly 600 unique participants across 14 program locations, an increase from 2024.
During the annual Augusta Watch Party, guests will be able to watch The Masters tournament, hit shots at four state-of-the-art Trackman simulators, participate in contests, bid during the silent auction, and enjoy food and drinks.
The watch party runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are available through early April and start at $100 for an individual ticket. Early bird registration is available until March 15 at 11:59 p.m. before prices go up to $120. The chapter is also seeking sponsorships, which come with a variety of benefits.
More than 30,000 people across metro Detroit are without power Friday afternoon amid strong winds throughout the area.
According to the DTE Energy Outage Map, there are 30,505 customers without power throughout the area. That's as of 1:40 p.m.
It comes amid a High Wind Warning for metro Detroit through 10 pm. Friday. Around 1:20 p.m., Detroit Metro Airport had a peak wind gust of 71 mph. Below are the peak wind gusts as of 1:20 p.m. Friday.
DTE has issued a storm alert, saying that more than 1,000 storm response team members are in the field and ready to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
Below is the breakdown by county as of 1:40 p.m.
Wayne - 13,127 Oakland - 9,215 Macomb - 4,126 Monroe - 1,979 Washtenaw - 1,633 Lapeer - 1,241 St. Clair - 221 Livingston - 159 Sanilac - 115
The company is reminding people to stay at least 25 feet from any downed power lines and assume they are live and dangerous.
David Protein, a fast-growing brand known for its high-protein, low-calorie bars, is facing a class-action lawsuit that could shake the health-conscious snack market. Three consumers allege the companys products contain far more calories and fat than advertised, potentially undermining their appeal to people trying to manage weight.
The lawsuit targets David Proteins parent company, Linus Technology, accusing it of deceptive practices. Plaintiffs say independent testing shows the bars contained 78% to 83% more calories than stated on their nutrition labels.
Calories explained
A calorie measures the energy food contains, derived from three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. Each gram of carbohydrates and protein has four calories, while each gram of fat has nine.
The body turns calories into energy, muscle and fat, and consuming more calories than the body uses leads to weight gain.
Rules for nutrition labels
The Food and Drug Administration requires calorie counts on labels but allows a 20% margin of error. That means a product advertised as having 100 calories could legally contain between 80 and 120 calories.
Testing results for David Protein bars
David Protein bars are marketed as having roughly 150 calories and at least 20 grams of protein. But plaintiffs say their testing revealed much higher numbers.
For example, they claim the companys red velvet bar advertised at 150 calories and 28 grams of protein contains 271 calories. They attribute the discrepancy mostly to fat content: the nutrition label lists 2.5 grams of fat, while testing found 12.2 grams.
Several other bars allegedly tested at more than 270 calories.
Had Defendant complied with the law, the statement of the total and correct number of calories and fat would have revealed to consumers that the Products provide significantly more calories and total fat than claimed, the lawsuit says. Defendant has been able to charge a price premium for the product as a result of these misrepresentations and omissions.
Relative to other protein bars, David Protein products are expensive; a 12-pack sells for about $40.
David Protein defends its pricing on its website:
Our bars deliver exceptional value to our customers by offering the highest protein-to-calorie ratio on the market. We are less expensive and more convenient than our closest competitor: boiled cod, the company said.
Scripps News has contacted David Protein for comment on the lawsuit.
Why it matters
Plaintiffs say the marketing is aimed at consumers seeking healthier options.
Not only are Defendants misrepresentations misleading, they are material, the lawsuit reads. As Defendant is well aware, many American consumers are health-conscious and routinely rely upon nutrition information when selecting and purchasing food items.
They add that overconsumption of calories and fat is a major risk factor for overweight and obesity, and that about half of consumers annual food spending, and a third of their calorie and fat intake, comes from purchases outside the home.
The House Oversight Committee has requested testimony from a prison guard who was on duty the night Jeffrey Epstein died.
In a letter to Tova Noel, committee Chairman James Comer said the panel believes she may have information relevant to its investigation into the convicted sex offender.
"Due to public reporting, documents released by the Department of Justice, and documents obtained by the Committee, the Committee believes you have information that will assist in its investigation," Comer stated.
Comer asked Noel to appear for a transcribed interview on March 26.
In 2019, prosecutors charged Noel with conspiracy and falsification of records, accusing her and another guard of failing to conduct required inmate checks during an overnight shift at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York. Authorities said the two later signed false records indicating they had completed the rounds, leaving Epstein unobserved for hours before he died by suicide.
Noel later entered into a deferred prosecution agreement that allowed her to avoid jail time.
The House Oversight Committee is conducting its own investigation into Epstein and the events surrounding his death. The inquiry is separate from the Justice Departments document releases, though some of those records are being used by the committee as part of its investigation.
When Kyle Boreing's son, Ashton, was walking their family dog on Gallia Drive in Ohio's Miami Township on Wednesday, he came across something that stopped him in his tracks.
Just feet from the sidewalk, he saw nearly a dozen dead coyotes.
"I just thought, wow, that's a lot of dead coyotes," Ashton Boreing said.
Ashton immediately went back to their home and told his dad.
Kyle Boreing said he was instantly concerned.
"It looks like someone, or something, poisoned them and they all kind of dropped in the same area," Boreing said.
Group of dead coyotes found in Ohio sparks concern from residents nearby
Boreing said he's lived off Gallian Road for seven years, but has never seen anything like it.
It wasn't just the sight that was troubling, but also the smell.
"(Smells like) rotten meat," Boreing said.
"It's alarming, because if it can take out that many animals all at once, seemingly at the same time, what kind of impact can it have on somebody else or some other animal coming through here?" Boreing said.
Hamilton County Wildlife Officer Jacob Losekamp went out to look at the coyotes.
He said it's unlikely the coyotes were poisoned, but he believes they were shot and illegally dumped.
Losekamp said he will continue to investigate what may have happened.
He didn't remove the coyotes because they are on private property. Losekamp said the landowner is responsible for their removal, but adds that they can also let the coyotes naturally decompose if they want.
Still, Boreing said he'd like the coyotes to be tested. He said he wants to confirm it isn't poison and make sure the coyotes weren't carrying any diseases.
"I'm hoping they do more than just try to clean it up," Boreing said. "I hope they test either the animals or the area where the animals were found, to make sure there's not something else going on."
Miami Township Administrator Jim Brett said that as they continue to investigate what happened, he recommends any resident who may find more dead coyotes call his office.
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The Bernalillo County Sheriffs Office on Thursday released a timeline showing a repairman arrived at William Neil McCaslands home in Albuquerque around 10 a.m. on Feb. 27. McCaslands wife left the home about an hour later, authorities said. When she returned at about 12:04 p.m., McCasland was gone.
After searching for him for several hours, she reported him missing, investigators said.
Authorities said several of McCaslands personal items were also missing from the home, including his hiking boots, wallet and a .38-caliber revolver with a leather holster.
While there is currently no evidence indicating foul play, investigators are examining all available information as the case remains active, the sheriffs office said in a statement.
Investigators are asking people in and around the 68-year-olds neighborhood to review security camera footage from Feb. 27 and Feb. 28, particularly between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., and contact authorities with any relevant video or information.
A statewide Silver Alert remains active. The alerts are used for missing people age 50 or older when there is a clear indication of irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties, such as Alzheimers disease or dementia. Authorities, however, declined to release information about McCaslands medical condition.
A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, McCasland holds bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in aerospace and astronautical engineering, including a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. During his career, he worked on a range of space and defense programs, including GPS systems and other space acquisition efforts.
President Donald Trump is again pressuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, suggesting Powell has the authority to do so before the Feds next scheduled meeting.
The Federal Reserve is set to meet next week. While Powell is a key voice, the boards seven members collectively decide whether to change rates.
Where is the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Too Late Powell, today? He should be dropping interest rates, IMMEDIATELY, not waiting for the next meeting! Trump wrote Thursday on Truth Social.
Trumps remarks came hours after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index rose 2.4% in the 12 months ending in February. That rate has held relatively steady but is slightly above the Feds 2% inflation target.
The consumer price index is one of the key measures the Fed considers when making interest rate decisions, alongside employment data. Higher inflation or a weakening job market can influence whether the board raises or lowers rates.
Also Thursday, mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac said the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.11%. Mortgage rates are not directly set by the Fed but are often influenced by its actions.
Next week will be among Powells final meetings as Fed chair. In January, Trump said he would nominate Kevin Warsh to replace Powell.
Powell is expected to serve as chair until May 2026 and could remain on the Feds board as a governor until 2028.
Lower interest rates can stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper. But policymakers caution that keeping rates low for too long can fuel inflation.
After U.S. inflation topped 9% in 2022, the Fed raised rates to their highest level in decades. Inflation has since fallen below 3%, but higher borrowing costs have made it harder for consumers and businesses to access credit often slowing job growth. Powell has said the Feds goal is to balance low inflation with continued employment gains.
A large explosion rocked an area of Irans capital where thousands were gathered Friday for an annual state-organized rally to support the Palestinians and call for Israels demise. Israel had warned that it would target the area in central Tehran.
There were no immediate reports of casualties. But the decision to proceed with the mass demonstration that was attended by some senior government officials, and Israels threat to target the area, underscored the fierce determination on both sides nearly two weeks into a war that has rattled the global economy and shows no sign of letting up.
Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighboring Gulf states, and has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's traded oil passes, even as U.S. and Israeli warplanes pummel military and other targets across Iran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday vowed to continue the attacks and keep the strait closed in his first public statement since succeeding his father, who was killed in the opening day of the war. Khamenei has not been seen in public since taking over leadership and released a written statement.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured," without providing evidence or elaborating. Israel suspects Khamenei was wounded at the start of the war.
With growing global concerns about a possible energy crisis and no end to the war in sight, the price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, remained over $100 per barrel. Brent prices have spiked as high as about $120 per barrel and are about 40% higher than when Israel and the United States launched the war on Feb. 28.
Explosion rocks area of mass demonstration
The explosion rocked the Ferdowsi Square area midday, where thousands had gathered for an annual Quds Day rally in which they chanted death to Israel and death to America.
Israel had issued a warning on a Farsi-language X account for people to clear the area shortly before the blast. But few Iranians would have seen it, as authorities have almost completely shut down the internet since the start of the war. Footage from the scene showed people chanting God is greatest, as smoke rose in the area.
The Israeli military later posted a second message in Farsi, noting the head of Irans judiciary was at the rally and criticizing Iran for cutting off the internet, blocking many from seeing their warning.
The hard-liner who leads Irans judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, had been giving an interview to a state television reporter at the demonstration when the strike happened. His bodyguards encircled him, as he raised his fist and said Iran under this rain and missiles will never withdraw.
Senior security official Ali Larijani, who was also at the Quds Day demonstrations, told Iranian media covering the event that the suspected Israeli attack was a sign of its desperation.
US says 15,000 targets struck in Iran since the start of the war
Israel had earlier announced another wave of strikes in Iran targeting infrastructure, and said its air force had hit more than 200 targets in the last 24 hours, including missile launchers, defense systems and weapons production sites.
In Washington, Hegseth said that over 15,000 enemy targets have been struck, which is more than 1,000 a day since the war began on Feb. 28.
In a social media post hours earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had said watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today, while claiming that Irans military had been decimated and that its leaders had been wiped from the face of the earth.
New Iranian attacks across the region
Iran has responded with daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it had downed nearly 50 drones sent in multiple waves.
In Oman, two people were killed when two drones crashed in an industrial area in the region of Sohar, the Oman News Agency reported.
In the business and tourism hub of Dubai, black smoke billowed from an industrial area from a blaze that authorities said was sparked by debris from an interception.
A building at the Dubai International Financial Center also sustained damage when hit with debris from what authorities described as a successful interception. DIFC is an economic free zone for banks, capital traders and wealth managers, home to exclusive restaurants and nightclubs.
Iran said earlier this week that it would target banks and financial institutions, after an airstrike hit a bank in Tehran.
In Turkey, NATO defenses intercepted another ballistic missile fired from Iran, the third time since the war began. Residents in the southern city of Adana reported hearing a loud explosion and sirens sounding at Incirlik Air Base, which is used by U.S. forces.
Fighting escalates between Israel and Hezbollah
Nearly 60 people were wounded in northern Israel after the Lebanon's Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said that it had fired several rocket salvos toward the area and at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. Almost all the injuries were described as very minor.
One person was killed in southwestern Beirut in an Israeli strike, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, and another attack hit an apartment in the capital, leaving it engulfed in flames. The Israeli military said it had targeted a Hezbollah member.
In eastern Lebanon, a strike on an apartment wounded a local official with the Lebanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood and killed his two sons, the state-run National News Agency reported. For the past two years, Israel has targeted officials with the group.
More than 600 people have been killed in Lebanon since the fighting began, the Health Ministry has reported, and nearly 800,000 have been internally displaced, according to the U.N. refugee agency.
Iranian authorities say that more than 1,300 people have been killed there, and Israel has reported 12 deaths. The U.S. has lost at least 11 soldiers, while another eight have suffered severe injuries.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strikes so far were just the beginning and warned that Lebanons government will pay an increasing price for the damage to Lebanese national infrastructure used by Hezbollah.
Pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trumps comments, Iran's national soccer team says no one can exclude it from playing in the men's World Cup in the United States.
Instead, a post on the team's official Instagram account Thursday suggested maybe the U.S. team should be excluded after Trump indicated that the host country couldn't guarantee the safety of the Iranian players.
Trump wrote in a social media post Thursday that the Iranian team was welcome at the World Cup despite the ongoing war with Iran but that I really dont believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety.
Iran is set to play all three of its World Cup group games in the U.S., which is co-hosting the tournament with Mexico and Canada.
The regional war has put doubt on Irans ability to fulfil its World Cup entry, and sports minister Ahmad Donyamali told state TV this week the current circumstances meant it was not possible to play.
But the Iran teams riposte on Instagram confirmed it still wants to participate, and pointed out that the tournament is run by FIFA not Trump or the U.S.
The World Cup is a historic and international event and its governing body is FIFA not any individual, country, the post said. Certainly, no one can exclude Irans national team from the World Cup; the only country that could be excluded is one that merely carries the title of host yet lacks the ability to provide security for the teams participating in this global event.
Iran is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21, before finishing group play in Seattle against Egypt on June 26.
Mixed messages
Trumps mixed messages on the subject include saying last week I really dont care if Iran plays, then assuring FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House on Tuesday that Irans team was welcome.
Iran is a power in Asian soccer, ranked No. 20 in the world by FIFA and has qualified for its fourth straight World Cup edition.
Irans soccer federation has planned to use a tournament base camp in Arizona, at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson.
Before the World Cup, Iranian soccer officials are due to attend FIFA's annual congress on April 30 in Vancouver. The Iranian federation was unable to attend meetings in Atlanta last week to help teams prepare for the 48-nation tournament.
The U.S. economy, hobbled by last falls 43-day government shutdown, advanced at an unexpectedly sluggish 0.7% annual rate from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Friday in a big downgrade of its initial estimate.
Growth in gross domestic product the nations output of goods and services was down sharply from 4.4% in last years third quarter and 3.8% in the second. And the fourth-quarter number was half the governments first estimate of 1.4%; economists had expected the revision to go the other way and show stronger growth.
Federal government spending and investment, clobbered by the shutdown, plunged at a 16.7% rate, hacking 1.16 percentage points off fourth-quarter growth.
For all of 2025, GDP grew 2.1%, solid but down from an initial estimate of 2.2% and from 2.8% in 2024 and 2.9% 2023.
In the fourth quarter, consumer spending grew at a 2% clip, down from 3.5% in the third quarter and the 2.4% the government had initially estimated. Business investment, excluding housing, increased at a healthy 2.2% pace, likely reflecting money being poured into artificial intelligence, but the increase was down from 3.2% in the third quarter and from the 3.7% advance in the Commerce department's initial estimate.
Exports fell at a 3.3% annual rate in the fourth quarter, a bigger drop than the government first estimated.
A category within the GDP data that measures the economys underlying strength came in weaker than previously reported, growing at a 1.9% clip, down from 2.9% in the third quarter and from the first estimate of 2.4%. This category includes consumer spending and private investment, but excludes volatile items like exports, inventories and government spending.
The U.S. economy the worlds largest has shown surprising resilience in the face of President Donald Trumps policies, including sweeping import taxes and mass deportations. But the war with Iran has driven up oil and gas prices and clouded the economic outlook.
Meanwhile, the American job market is in a slump. Last month, companies, nonprofits and government agencies cut 92,000 jobs. In 2025, they added fewer than 10,000 jobs a month, the weakest hiring outside recession years since 2002.
Fridays GDP was the second of the three estimates of fourth-quarter growth. The final report is due April 9.
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is "wounded and likely disfigured," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday morning.
Hegseth noted that Khamenei issued a written statement Thursday rather than a video or audio message. Khamenei became Irans supreme leader less than two weeks after a U.S. operation killed his father, Ali Khamenei.
Hegseth claimed Iran's leadership is desperate and in hiding.
"They've gone underground, like what rats do," Hegseth said. "We know the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured. He put out a statement yesterday a weak one, actually but there was no voice and no video. It was a written statement. He called for unity. Apparently killing tens of thousands of protesters is his idea of unity. Iran has plenty of cameras and plenty of voice recorders. Why a written statement? I think you know why. His father is dead. He's scared. He's injured. He's on the run, and he lacks legitimacy. It's a mess for them. Who's in charge?"
In his first statement, Khamenei said Iran would continue to limit ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Irans ability to restrict ship traffic there has been blamed for a rapid increase in oil prices.
I assure everyone that we will not refrain from avenging the blood of your martyrs," he said. "The retaliation we have in mind is not limited only to the martyrdom of the great leader of the Revolution; rather, every member of the nation who is martyred by the enemy constitutes a separate case in the file of revenge.
Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a takeover of the Caribbean country.
Democrats have repeatedly used war powers resolutions to force debate on Trump's foreign policy moves, though Republicans have so far mostly backed the president. The resolution filed Thursday by Democratic Sens. Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff would require the president to remove the military from any hostilities with Cuba and could potentially receive a vote by the end of the month.
"Only Congress has the power to declare war under the Constitution, but he operates with the belief that the U.S. military is a palace guard, ordering military action in the Caribbean, Venezuela, and Iran without Congress authorization or any explanation for his actions to the American people, Kaine said in a statement.
Trump said earlier this week that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was negotiating with Cuba's leadership as the country faces a crippling energy crisis that has been exacerbated by a U.S. blockade of the island.
It may be a friendly takeover, it may not be a friendly takeover, Trump told reporters this week at a news conference in Florida. He added that he and Rubio would focus on that goal after the war with Iran.
The U.S. for decades has had a tense relationship with Cuba, but Trump's turn to using military action to take out foreign opponents has raised anticipations that the island could be next. Rubio, whose family immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba in the 1950s, has long pushed for the U.S. to aggressively oppose the Caribbean nation's leadership.
Rubio told senators earlier this year that the Trump administration would love to see a Cuban regime change, but cautioned that does not mean we are going to provoke it directly." Republicans in Congress have mostly stood behind the Trump administration's aggressive foreign policy
However, Democrats have turned repeatedly to war powers resolutions in order to force debates over how Trump can use military force in foreign nations. They have not succeeded in passing any of the resolutions so far, but the tactic at times has compelled the Trump administration to explain its goals to Congress.
Democrats are also planning next week to potentially force votes on a series of war powers resolutions that apply to Iran unless Republicans agree to hold public hearings on the conflict.
He ran on America First, but now its clear hes become a puppet of the war hawks in his party, Gallego said in a statement.
As spring approaches in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents of several important things as bears emerge from their dens.
According to the DNR, there are an estimated 12,450 black bears across the state, and they'll be emerging from their dens over the next few weeks - many with cubs tagging along.
The DNR said that bears have an extraordinary sense of smell and memory, and can smell food from a mile away and remember that location for years. That includes backyard bird feeders or even a grease-spattered grill.
"When bears get used to human-associated food sources, they are more apt to roam neighborhoods not flee when harassed by people and even break into homes and outbuildings for food," the DNR wrote.
The DNR did say that you don't have to request the animal be relocated if a bear is raiding your birdfeeder; however, you can remove the feeder for at least two weeks and the bears should stop coming around.
"Michigan is bear country, said Jared Duquette, human-wildlife interactions specialist for the DNR. And as bears come out of their winter dens, its important to remember that we can live responsibly with these magnificent animals and avoid conflicts by following some basic best practices. Take down bird feeders, especially in the spring and summer, clean grills after use, dont leave pet food outside and wait until collection day to put your trash out.
In high-density bear areas, you should consider using a bear-resistant trash bin.
The DNR said there are an estimated 10,350 black bears throughout the Upper Peninsula, and around 2,100 bears in the Lower Peninsula. The Lower Peninsula's population is concentrated mainly in the northern part, however, bears have been pushing south into urban areas of mid-Michigan.
According to the DNr, some black bears leave their dens in March to walk around and stretch before going back to sleep. However, others leave their dens for good.
"Eventually, bears will go searching for more substantial meals, so now is a good time to make sure anything around your home and property that could possibly attract a hungry bear is stored out of sight, smell and reach," the DNR said.
If you see a bear and it notices you, stand still, don't approach, and then move away quietly in the opposite direction. Do not run, as it may trigger a chase response.
According to the DNR, bears typically give birth to two or three cubs in January or February, and the dubs typically stay with their mother for 16-18 months. As the cubs get older, mother bears leave the cubs to forage for food, as fa as two miles away.
What we're learning about the suspect in the attack on Temple Israel
Federal investigators have identified the suspect as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, and overnight, federal agents could be seen raiding his home in Dearborn Heights.
Ghazali was shot and killed by security after he rammed his vehicle into the temple early Thursday afternoon.
Overnight, the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force raided his home on Gulley Rd., searching for evidence tied to the attack. Agents were seen carrying out over a dozen sealed paper bags and boxes.
Former FBI agent Andy Bartnowak said investigators are not just focused on motive they're also working ot determine if Ghazali acted alone and if there could be other threats.
Theyll be looking for any cellphones, laptops, any other personal electronic devices to see if theres any digital footprints, and any communication between the assailant and whoever else he may have communicated with about this attack," Bartnowak said.
Here's what we are learning about Ghazali. The Department of Homeland Security said the 41-year-old suspect moved from Lebanon to the United States in 2011 on an immigrant visa as the spouse of a U.S. citizen.
He became a naturalized citizen in 2016.
A town official in Mashghara, Lebanon, told ABC News that the suspect's family was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the town on the night on March 5.
That town official told ABC that Ayman Ghazali's two brothers, Qassem and Ibrahim, and Ibrahim's two children, a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy, were killed. Ibrahim's wife was also critically injured in the airstrike and is currently in the hospital with a fractured skull, broken pelvis and broken legs.
Sources also tell 7 News Detroit Ghazali worked at a Dearborn Heights restaurant but was on leave for the last 10 days, ever since his family members were killed.
One of Ghazali's neighbors told 7 News Detroit that he didn't know him very well, but they would exchange pleasantries from time to time.
"Shock, confusion, sadness, pretty much all the negative feelings you could feel about this were happening," said neighbor Chadi Zreik.
Interview: Neighbor talks about living near the suspect Neighbor talks about suspect in Temple Israel attack
He added, "Nobody condones this. Dearborn is a very close-knit community. Christians, Jews, Muslims, all of us, we all know what's going on in this city ... everybody's connected here. But the fact that we didn't see this ... was truly shocking."
We'll continue to provide updates as we learn more about Ghazali and the attack on Temple Israel.
Friday in Detroit isnt just the second straight Friday the 13th - its also 313 Day, which celebrates the Motor City and its iconic area code.
To celebrate the day, plenty of restaurants, shops and more are doing celebrations across the city, offering discounts on items, food, drinks and more.
Watch the video report below: Celebrating 313 Day in Detroit
Check out some of the celebrations below.
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons are hosting their annual 313 Day celebration as the team welcomes the Memphis Grizzlies to town.
The celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. in the Chevy Plaza with a variety of activities. Then, the first 3,130 fans will receive a special Pistons 313 Day chain.
Several Detroit artists have also teamed up with the Pistons for a special DETailed Design capsule that will be available at the team store and Pistons313Shop.com.
Finally, there will be a special halftime performance from Skilla Baby and the Detroit Youth Choir.
StockX
StockX is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month with a three-day celebration in Downtown Detroit, kicking off on 313 Day.
According to the company, which is a global marketplace for cultural products, the immersive experience will take place at the 1001 Woodward Ave. building in Downtown Detroit, just steps from StockX's global headquarters.
The first floor of the building will transform into a fully shoppable, community-centered destination from March 13-15.
In all, the three-day experience will feature nearly 700 shoppable products from top brands like Jordan, adidas, Supreme, New Balance and more. Inventory will be priced as much as 20% below its market value. The first 100 guests each day will also receive a special promo code for $25 off a $125 purchase at the pop-up or on a future purchase.
Belle Isle Conservancy
The Belle Isle Conservancy is celebrating the grand reopening of the Belle Isle Casino with a full day of free activities on 313 Day.
There will be an exclusive merchandise drop, an opportunity to donate to name a baby sturgeon at the aquarium and much more.
The night will end with a special house party at the Casino from DJ Bruce Bailey from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and it's limited to the first 313 guests.
Shinola and Soho House
For the second straight year, Shinola and Soho House are teaming up for an afternoon celebrating live performances from local artists and more.
It's taking place at the flagship store in Midtown from 3:13 p.m. to 6:13 p.m.
There will also be a matcha and coffee pop-up, Faygo cocktails, a Better Made chips and caviar bar, custom merch and more.
City Bird & Nest
The two stores in the Cass Corridor are giving away the City Bird-exclusive "Detroit Things" print with any purchase.
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar
Along Library Street in Downtown Detroit, Mootz is offering $3.13 pizza slices at their slice house during normal business hours. It's from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
Mezcal on Forest Ave. in Midtown is offering its premium margarita for $13.13 all day long, plus flavor shots for an additional $3.13.
My Big Fat Shawarma
The restaurant is offering guests who order a build-your-own shawarma bowl or wrap a second bowl or wrap for $3.13.
The Brakeman and Penny Red's
The bar and restaurant are offering select local beers for $3.13 and all sides for $3.13 at Penny Red's.
Bon Bon Bon
Bon Bon Bon is selling Detroit's favorite chocolates for $3.13 each, plus $3.13 for ground shipping within Michigan.
Greyson Detroit
The golf and athletic store is celebrating 313 Day in Downtown Detroit with drinks, giveaways and more at its store. Also, they're doing 3-1-free Day where people who buy three items can get a fourth for free.
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Residents in Saline say their usually quiet downtown strip has been overrun by heavy gravel trucks hauling materials for what is expected to become Michigan's largest data center, and they are demanding relief from what they describe as nonstop noise, dust and safety concerns.
Hundreds of trucks a day are rolling through downtown Saline along Michigan Avenue, hauling materials to a construction site in Saline Township just a few miles away, where Oracle and OpenAI are building the massive data center.
Saline resident Anita Rochefort said the speed of the trucks is what concerns her most.
"They're so fast. I mean again, I am not wimpy, but it's almost kind of scary," Rochefort said.
Fellow resident Bruce Demaine said he is worried about the damage the heavy haulers could do to recently repaved roads.
"Saline... spent the last couple of years spent thousands probably hundreds of thousands of dollars redoing Route 12 through the city and on each end, and with these extra weighted trucks, it's going to tear that stuff up," Demaine said.
Not everyone along Michigan Avenue shares the same level of alarm. Steve Babiack, owner of Benny's Bakery in downtown Saline, said he is accepting the disruption as part of doing business.
"Hopefully, the roads will hold up. Right now, I think they're doing good and let's let commerce go. It's going to be loud, but it's always loud," Babiack said.
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While reporting at the corner of Ann Arbor Street and Michigan Avenue, I captured video of one of the trucks running a red light. I contacted Saline Mayor Brian Marl, who said the city is already taking steps to address the problem.
"Just last week, the city manager, police chief and I met with Walbridge, who is overseeing construction activity at the data center site, to talk about a number of these issues. Most specifically, the increased amount of truck traffic. Trucks not respecting our speed limits and the potential having trucks potentially over the weight limit," Marl said.
Marl said there will be additional traffic enforcement, and the city plans to take action at the next city council meeting this coming Monday.
A spokesperson for Oracle and OpenAI offered a timeline for when conditions may improve.
"By early spring, much of the interior roads on our site will be paved and therefore, the gravel deliveries will be finished. That will greatly alleviate some of what the community feels right now, in terms of the volume of trucks," the spokesperson said.
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For residents like Rochefort, that timeline cannot come soon enough.
"I'd love to know the time frame on when they're going to finish that data center," Rochefort said.
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The war in the Middle East is now causing the "largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market."
Thats according to a new report out Thursday from the International Energy Agency.
What we have today is the biggest supply crunch ever by a country mile, said Neil Atkinson, former head of the Oil Markets Division at the International Energy Agency.
The heart of the problem is the near standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, where about 20% of the worlds oil supply normally passes through daily.
The IEA announced its largest ever oil release Wednesday, but that hasnt calmed concerns in global energy markets.
It doesnt come even close to offsetting the loss of supply. So, in fact, prices could well go up," said Atkinson.
The price of a barrel of oil briefly topped $100 again Thursday, up more than 30% from just two weeks ago.
Meanwhile Iran is ramping up its attacks on oil tankers in the region. Video from Iranian state television appears to show a vessel that was hit in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iraq.
The continued disruption from the war is sending gas prices soaring in the U.S., and the price of airline tickets could be next. The new report warns diesel and jet fuel markets are especially vulnerable.
Airlines pretty much everywhere in the world are increasing their fares or fuel surcharges or both to account for the higher cost of jet fuel, said travel industry analyst Henry Harteveldt.
An armed suspect is dead after ramming a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township Thursday afternoon, in what officials say was a targeted attack that left 30 first responders being treated for smoke inhalation.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard confirmed the suspect drove into the building and was engaged by security. The suspect was found deceased in the vehicle.
Watch our coverage below: Suspect in Temple Israel attack identified as naturalized citizen from Lebanon
No children or staff members were injured in the attack.
Authorities were called around 12:19 p.m. and arrived at the temple, located off Walnut Lake Road near Drake Road, in under five minutes.
The Associated Press reported the suspect was armed with a rifle. The Associated Press is also reporting that the Department of Homeland Security has identified the suspect as 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a naturalized citizen born in Lebanon.
Authorities say the suspect was killed by security.
Bouchard said a lead member of the temple's security team was struck by the vehicle when the suspect breached the building. That person was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Sheriff Michael Bouchard provides details below: Sheriff Bouchard confirms shooter is dead, no kids hurt in West Bloomfield temple shooting
Henry Ford Health confirmed that Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital are caring for eight first responders.
During an evening news conference, Bouchard said 30 first responders are being treated for smoke inhalation. He said the area of the building where the incident occurred was "engulfed" and that it has not yet been determined what triggered the fire.
"It's been complicated because there's been some fire to say the least with that vehicle. We believe that individual is deceased," Bouchard said. "No kids this is the important thing no kids or no staff was injured whatsoever."
Watch that full press conference below: Law enforcement gives update after attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township
The FBI announced 2 tiplines as part of the investigation. The digital media tipline is fbi.gov/westbloomfieldattack, and callers can also reach the bureau at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Witness accounts
Dustin Shaw, a man who was working at Temple Israel and called 911 after witnessing the suspect breach the building, spoke with us about what he saw. Shaw said he was toward the back of the building setting up for an event when he heard "a huge crash."
"So, me and my coworkers, we walk over and someone screams out 'call 911,' so I called 911 immediately and I saw someone lying on the ground and that person happened to be one of the head of security who got hit by the car," Shaw said.
Shaw said he heard gunshots ring out right after.
Watch our conversation with Dustin Shaw below: Man who called 911 recounts moments of terror at Temple Israel
"Obviously, the guy who drove the truck into the temple was armed, so our guy did our job, so my hat's off to him. I'm so happy that everyone made it out safe and that the children were OK and everyone got evacuated," Shaw said. "For our temple to be targeted, it makes me so sad."
Rabbi Arianna Gordon was inside Temple Israel when the attack happened.
I am so deeply grateful to local law enforcement, to our Temple Israel security team, to our early childhood teachers, Gordon said. My office was pretty close to where the incident happened and so I knew almost immediately that something was going on.
There were about 140 children inside attending day care and preschool programs.
Every single one of those groups did exactly what they were supposed to do to ensure that all of our students who were in the building and all of our teachers got out safely, Gordon said.
After the attack, parents who had children inside the temple were able to reunite with them at the Jewish Community Center about a mile away.
Boris Krasnow, a parent whose 1-year-old son was at the temple's day care, described the experience of waiting for information.
"It's just really surreal. I mean, you hear about this stuff all the time, but in the moment, it's strange how almost calm you are because you can't afford to panic. Just keep refreshing your phone trying to find out what's going on," Krasnow said.
Watch our conversation with Boris Krasnow below: 'Really surreal': Parent of baby at Temple Israel recalls scary moments
Krasnow said his family wasn't able to relax until after they learned the suspect was killed.
"I think the hard part was all the mixed information we were getting. At one point, we heard we were able to go get my son. We thought things were good. But then we looked it up and we didn't see that they said that they had the shooter, so it was still an active situation," Krasnow said.
A neighbor who identified himself only as Sheldon said his wife was home at the time of the attack.
"My wife was home and she was cleaning the bathroom upstairs, and she heard sirens coming in and out," Sheldon said. "She was like 'what is that?' and she heard a couple of fireworks noises. She called me and she said 'I don't know if it's gunshots or something', and then after that, I was like 'I have to go home' and I drove home and this is all that happened."
"There were so many cop cars, different cities and everything," Sheldon continued. "All my friends were texting me to see if everything was okay...I think with those two houses, they took in some kids and some teachers but the other neighbors were telling me that they were okay, so hopefully that's the case."
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ATF and FBI respond
ATF Special Agent in Charge James Dier confirmed the suspect's death was consistent with what he had been told and addressed the ATF's role in the investigation.
"This is a potential mass casualty incident involving a burning vehicle, destruction to a temple, by the vehicle, as well as a rifle that was involved. So we're gonna bring our expertise to the table with our arson investigators. We've got certified arson investigators across the country we've got five here in Michigan that are on scene right now. We've also got our certified bomb techs and our certified explosive experts on scene as well, just in case there's anything inside that vehicle. We're gonna assist the Michigan State Police and the FBI in that fire scene. We're gonna recover the firearm that was involved in this, trace it to the very last purchaser of that firearm, where it was imported from, and try to determine how this individual came into possession of it," Dier said.
Hear from the James Dier below: ATF is told Temple Israel shooter is dead in Interview with 7's Simon Shayket
Official responses
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement on the attack.
"I am tracking reports of an active shooting at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. We are working with Michigan State Police to get more information. This is heartbreaking. Michigan's Jewish community should be able to live and practice their faith in peace. Antisemitism and violence have no place in Michigan. I am hoping for everyone's safety. Thank you to law enforcement for their swift action," Whitmer said.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin also spoke with members of the press in Washington about the situation.
Watch Sen. Elissa Slotkin speak below: RAW VIDEO: Senator Elissa Slotkin speaks on incident at Temple Israel
Per ABC News and Scripps News, Slotkin said: "I know this place very well. Grew up not far from there. And law enforcement are still securing the scene. I'm not going to get ahead of the police. We have to listen to the warnings that they are putting out to the local community, that includes friends and family of mine who are sheltering in place and follow law enforcement. But I will just say everyone deserves the right to worship in peace. Everyone and an act of antisemitism, an act of violence, of hate, should be treated to the fullest extent of the law. And I'm so sick of another one of these incidents all the time in my community, across the country. And I just -- I think we need to acknowledge that we have a problem, and I'm just sick about it. So we will keep people posted. More will come out. We will learn about the intentions of this madman. But in the meantime, this is very personal, and I am -- I'm just so sick of communities of all kinds, not being able to worship in peace and this time the Jewish community is again on the receiving end of abhorrent violence and I'm just I'm over it."
Henry Ford Health released a statement on the first responders being treated at its hospitals.
"The emergency medicine teams at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital are currently caring for eight first responders following this afternoon's incident at Temple Israel. Further requests for updates on their conditions should be directed to law enforcement. Our hearts go out to the community at Temple Israel and anyone who is impacted by this this frightening event. There is absolutely no place for violence in our community," the statement read.
The Jewish Federation of Detroit released an updated statement saying that while a large security presence remained at Temple Israel, all other Jewish organizations were no longer required to be in lockdown or lockout protocol.
"We ask community members to refrain from speculation or sharing unconfirmed information - especially on social media," the statement read.
Temple Israel also posted a statement on its Facebook page. It reads:
"Dear Temple Israel Family,"Everyone is safe. All 140 students in our Susan and Harold Loss Early Childhood Center, our amazing staff, our courageous teachers, and our heroic security personnel are all accounted for and safe."As you have no doubt heard, Temple Israel was the victim of a terrorist gunman who was confronted and neutralized by our security personnel who are truly heroes. Our teachers followed their training and kept the children safe and calm."We are deeply and humbly grateful to our teachers, staff, security, law enforcement, and Shenendoah Country Club that welcomed us, fed us, and sheltered our staff, teachers, children, and parents. What incredible neighbors we have. What incredible police force we haveThis note is coming to you before we know anything about our future programming or services, or any investigation. We wanted you to know we are safe, and we love you all."
Michigan State Police said that troopers are increasing patrols at other places of worship in the district. Dearborn police also said they are increasing patrols around schools and houses of worship as a proactive measure, stressing there is no known threat at this time.
There was a shelter in place for Walnut Lake and Drake that has been lifted.
Last week, we spoke with Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Bennett said the synagogue was ramping up security at that time.
Watch the full interview with Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett below: Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett speaks to WXYZ
People are asked to continue to avoid the area. Police agencies are also responding to other temples in the area to provide security out of an abundance of caution.
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After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, 12 jurors are listening to closing arguments before deciding whether social media companies should be liable for harms caused to children using their platforms.
Closing statements in the trial began Thursday at the Spring Street Courthouse in Los Angeles. Lawyers representing the plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman, and those representing the two defendants, Meta and Google-owned YouTube, are making their respective cases to the jurors. TikTok and Snap were also named defendants in the lawsuit, but they each settled before the trial began.
The case, along with two others, has been selected as a bellwether trial, meaning its outcome could impact how thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies are likely to play out.
The plaintiff, identified as KGM in documents or Kaley, as her lawyers have called her during the trial, says her early use of social media addicted her to the technology and exacerbated depression and suicidal thoughts.
Mark Lanier, the attorney representing Kaley, began his closing statement by presenting the jurors with an image of a herd of gazelles surrounded by a lion. The lions never go after the strongest or boldest gazelles, he said, but rather target the ones they think are weakest.
I think thats what we got in this case, he said.
In the first hour of his statement, Lanier pointed to several internal documents from Meta and YouTube that seemed to illustrate a clear understanding of the potentially addictive nature of their platforms.
I dont naysay the opportunity to make money, but when youre making money off of kids, you have to do it responsibly, he said.
Both the defendants and the plaintiff have pointed to a turbulent home life for Kaley. Her attorneys say she was preyed upon as a vulnerable user, but attorneys representing Meta and YouTube have argued Kaley turned to their platforms as a coping mechanism or a means of escaping her mental health struggles.
Throughout the trial, Meta argued that Kaley faced significant challenges before she ever used social media. The jurys only task, a Meta spokesperson said in a statement Thursday, is to decide if those struggles would have existed without Instagram. Not one of her therapists identified social media as the cause.
As Lanier went through evidence and testimony presented during the trial, including Kaley's medical records and testimony, he argued that the young girl wouldn't have wanted to bring up her persistent social media use at risk of having her phone taken away. She would return to platforms despite being on the receiving end of cyberbullying on them because it was easier for her to endure the bullying than be off the platforms, he said, echoing her testimony from late February.
In a briefing with reporters earlier, a Meta legal spokesperson also said they didnt believe that youth mental health struggles, both broadly and with Kaley specifically, could be solved through litigation.
Instead of zeroing in on Kaley's mental health history, the attorneys representing YouTube have consistently argued that it is not a social media platform and that its features are not addictive. YouTube has also frequently made the comparison of its platform to television, emphasizing that it doesn't have the same social validation features as Instagram and other platforms.
Lanier, who has used drawings and illustrations throughout the trial to help jurors follow along with testimony and visualize the points being made, also brought out a cupcake to visualize a point related to the juror instructions that Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl had enumerated to them earlier Thursday morning.
Jurors must decide if Meta and YouTubes negligence was a substantial factor in causing Kaleys harm. The cupcake Lanier displayed to jurors had very little baking soda in it to cause it to rise, but it was a substantial factor in the baking process, he said.
Since it is a civil case, only nine out of the 12 jurors have to agree on each count. They will decide the case against each platform independently, and the judge advised them to treat it as if it were a separate lawsuit.
Jurors will also decide the amount of damages Kaley should be awarded in the event they find either or both of the platforms liable. Lanier advised them to think of one question as they were deciding on that amount: "What is a lost childhood worth?
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