The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated.

Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remained low through August, the Fed said in a statement issued Wednesday. More recent indicators are consistent with these developments." The government hasn't issued unemployment data after August because of the shutdown. The Fed is watching private-sector figures instead.

Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The central bank had cranked its rate to roughly 5.3% in 2023 and 2024 to combat the biggest inflation spike in four decades. Lower rates could, over time, reduce borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, as well as for business loans.

The move comes amid a fraught time for the central bank, with hiring sluggish and yet inflation stuck above the Feds 2% target. Compounding its challenges, the central bank is navigating without the economic signposts it typically relies on from the government, including monthly reports on jobs, inflation and consumer spending, which have been suspended because of the government shutdown. The Fed has signaled it may reduce its key rate again in December but the data drought raises the uncertainty around its next moves.

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The Fed typically raises its short-term rate to combat inflation, while it cuts rates to encourage borrowing and spending and shore up hiring. Right now its two goals are in conflict, so it is reducing borrowing costs to support the job market, while still keeping rates high enough to avoid stimulating the economy so much that it worsens inflation.

On Wednesday, the Fed also said it would stop reducing the size of its massive securities holdings, which it accumulated during the pandemic and after the 2008-2009 Great Recession. The change could over time slightly reduce longer-term interest rates on things like mortgages but won't have much impact on consumer borrowing costs.

The Fed purchased nearly $5 trillion of Treasury securities and mortgage-backed bonds from 2020 to 2022 to stabilize financial markets during the pandemic and keep longer-term interest rates low. The bond-buying lifted its securities holdings to $9 trillion.

In the past three years, however, the Fed has reduced its holdings to about $6.6 trillion. To shrink its holdings, the Fed lets securities mature without replacing them, reducing bank reserves. In recent months, however, the reductions appeared to disrupt money markets, threatening to push up shorter-term interest rates.

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Two of the 12 officials who vote on the Feds rate decisions dissented, but in different directions. Fed governor Stephen Miran dissented for the second straight meeting in favor of a half-point cut. Miran was appointed by President Donald Trump just before the central banks last meeting in September.

Jeffrey Schmid, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, voted against the move because he preferred no change to the Feds rate. Schmid has previously expressed concern that inflation remains too high.

Trump has repeatedly attacked Powell for not reducing borrowing costs more quickly. In South Korea early Wednesday he repeated his criticisms of the Fed chair.

Hes out of there in another couple of months, Trump said. Powells term ends in May. On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the administration is considering five people to replace Powell, and will decide by the end of this year.

Meanwhile, the government shutdown has interrupted economic data. September's jobs report, scheduled to be released three weeks ago, is still postponed. This month's hiring figures, to be released Nov. 7, will likely be delayed and may be less comprehensive when they are finally released. And the White House said last week that October's inflation report may never be issued at all.

The data drought raises risks for the Fed because it is widely expected to keep cutting rates in an effort to shore up growth and hiring. Yet should job gains pick up soon, the Fed may not detect the change. And if hiring rebounds after weak job gains during the summer, further rate cuts may not be justified.

Before the government shutdown cut off the flow of data Oct. 1, monthly hiring gains had weakened to an average of just 29,000 a month for the previous three months, according to the Labor Department's data. The unemployment rate ticked up to a still-low 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July.

More recently, several large corporations have announced sweeping layoffs, including UPS, Amazon, and Target, which threatens to boost the unemployment rate if it continues.

Meanwhile, last weeks inflation report released more than a week late because of the shutdown showed that inflation remains elevated but isnt accelerating and may not need higher interest rates to tame it.

The government's first report on the economy's growth in the July-September quarter was scheduled to be published on Thursday, but will be delayed, as will Friday's report on consumer spending that also includes the Fed's preferred inflation measure.

Fed officials say they are monitoring a range of other data, including some issued by the private sector, and don't feel handicapped by the lack of government reports.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations has been called to investigate the deaths of three personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, the Air Force base announced Tuesday.

Wright-Patt wrote in a press release that Ohio BCI and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations are investigating three deaths that occurred Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25.

The three people found dead are:

1st Lt. Jaime Gustitus, 25, who worked in the 711th Human Performance Wing, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory Jaymee Prichard, 33, who worked within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Jacob Prichard, 34, who also worked at the Air Force Research Laboratory

The Air Force base did not specify how any of the three died, but said BCI is leading the investigation. They also did not say what, if any, relation Jaymee Prichard and Jacob Prichard have.

"We are deeply saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones affected," said Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, deputy commander of the Air Force Materiel Command. "We stand with them as they navigate this unimaginable pain, and we offer our sincerest condolences to all impacted by this heartbreaking loss."

Wright-Patt said the Air Force and local authorities are offering counseling services and support to those impacted by the deaths. Friends and families of those dead will be offered resources through the Air Force's Casualty Assistance Office, the Air Force Employee Assistance Program and the Chaplain's Office.

Anyone with information about the deaths is urged to contact law enforcement.

This article was written by Molly Schramm for the Scripps News Group in Cincinnati.

As the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces disruption, the Fair Food Network is taking action through its Double Up Food Bucks Program to help Michigan families.

List: Food resources in metro Detroit as pause in SNAP funding expected

In response to the US Department of Agriculture pausing SNAP distribution beginning November 1, the Double Up Food Bucks Program will be expanded through the end of December. The program is supported by a grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

In Michigan, we work to support one another as best we can and this moment is no different, said Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a news release. We know SNAP is a lifeline for Michigan families. It helps families put nutritious food on the table, supports local farmers and grocers, and strengthens our communities and economy. These changes to the Double Up Program will go a long way in ensuring access to healthy food can continue while we push our federal partners to reach a deal that avoids more harm to Michigan families.

According to the state, Fair Food Network is taking the following actions, effective through Dec. 31, 2025:

1. Expanded access and flexibility so families can build up savings on their Double Up cards:

Double Up earnings no longer expire.FFN lifted the 90-day limit so shoppers can use their earned benefits whenever they need them.  No daily earning cap.FFN removed the usual $20 per day limit, enabling families to earn as much as they can while shopping for fresh produce.  Frozen fruits and vegetables are now eligible.Shoppers can now use Double Up on frozen options with no added salt, sugar, or oilavailable at all 237 locations across the state. 

2. NEW: Double Up Bonus Bucks, a limited-time voucher of$40 that willnotrequire a matching SNAP purchase to receive. It can be used exclusively on fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables beginning Nov. 1 and will be distributed:

Directly onto Double Up cards and app, or loyalty cards at participating sites, where applicable.  As printed vouchersfor shoppers using tokens or coupons at participating locations. 

Double Up Bonus Bucks will expireDec. 31, 2025.

The state has also issued the following guidance for Michigan's SNAP beneficiaries:

You can still use any SNAP dollars already on your EBT cardthose funds are not affected.  All previously earned Double Up Food Bucks remain available.  Double Up is available year-round at grocery stores, even as farmers market season winds down. 

To learn more, visitDoubleUpFoodBucks.organdFairFoodNetwork.org.

Need Help or Have Questions?

Call the Double Up hotline at 866-586-2796, 9 am 5 pm ET, Monday Friday. 

Find a participating location near you:DoubleUpFoodBucks.org/locations 

Dial 2-1-1 or visitFind Help Michigan 2-1-1for free, confidential assistance and referrals to local food programs and support services. 

Visit theFood Bank Council of Michiganto locate nearby food banks and learn about additional hunger relief efforts. 

ExploreMI Bridgesto learn more about SNAP, which offers temporary food assistance to eligible families. 

While climate change has significant impacts on farming, energy and other sectors, it is also having a major effect on marathons.

Runners tend to perform their best when temperatures are cool and crisp, which is why many major marathons are held in early spring or late fall. For example, the New York City Marathon will be staged this weekend. A new study highlights how warming temperatures are affecting runners.

Many marathons in the United States already struggle to provide ideal temperatures for runners. Elite athletes participating in the New York City Marathon currently have only a 27% to 29% chance of competing in ideal conditions. But Climate Central projects that the odds could drop by as much as 5 percentage points by 2045.

This trend was visible in 2023, when the Twin Cities Marathon, one of the nations largest road races, was abruptly canceled just hours before its scheduled start time. That day marked the first time Minneapolis reached 90 degrees in October.

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Typically, morning temperatures in Minneapolis start in the 40s in early October, with highs climbing into the 60s.

Those conditions are much closer to what is considered ideal for both recreational and elite marathoners. According to Climate Central, elite men tend to run their fastest marathon times when temperatures are between 30 and 48 degrees. For elite women, the range is 41 to 59 degrees.

For recreational runners, the optimal range is 37 to 51 degrees.

Climate Centrals study found that the odds of marathoners competing in optimal conditions are expected to drop between now and 2045.

While running in warmer conditions isnt ideal, heat does more than slow runners down it can also create dangerous race conditions.

Heat and high humidity limit the bodys ability to cool itself through sweating putting runners who train and compete in these conditions at risk of heat-related illness. This includes heat exhaustion, heat stroke and muscle damage due to overexertion, Climate Central said.

The report also noted that higher levels of pollution from burning fossil fuels can hamper runners.

During long races, runners breathing increases to provide adequate oxygen. These higher breathing rates can greatly increase the amount of particulate matter marathon runners inhale during a race. This has negative impacts on marathon performance and on health, the report read.

Those running the New York City Marathon might luck out this weekend. The National Weather Service is forecasting the race to begin with temperatures in the mid-40s, warming into the mid-50s as the last runners finish that afternoon.

President Donald Trump appears to be downplaying speculation that he might seek a third term.

The U.S. Constitutions 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two elected terms, and there is no recognized constitutional path for a third. Still, Trump and some of his allies have continued to hint at the idea.

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One of his top advisers, Steve Bannon, recently said President Trump would get a third term.

When asked earlier this week about the possibility, President Trump refused to rule it out. But pressed again aboard Air Force One on Wednesday, he appeared to put much of the speculation to rest.

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Its pretty clear Im not allowed to run, he said. Its too bad.

The issue has lingered throughout President Trumps second term. While he has previously said its not something Im looking to do, he has sold "Trump 2028" merchandise in his online store. Some Republicans have dismissed the notion as the president trolling his critics, while Democrats warn that any attempt to seek a third term would trigger a constitutional crisis.

Detroit police say they are looking into a situation where an officer appeared during a court hearing on Zoom wearing no pants.

In the video, the officer, who identified himself as Matthew Jackson, appeared during the Zoom hearing on Oct. 27 in 36th District Court.

Jackson was wearing his Detroit Police Department uniform shirt, but did not have pants on. He did have underwear on.

You can see the interaction in the video below

Clip from court hearing where judge asks officer if he has pants on

"You got some pants on, officer?" Judge Sean Perkins asked.

Jackon replied, "No, sir," before moving the camera up so it was no longer visible. The hearing went on as planned.

Detroit police told 7 News Detroit they are investigating the incident and are planning to speak with all of their officers, reminding them of proper etiquette when appearing in court.

"I spoke with Judge Perkins, because I wanted to know, you know, what went through his mind with how he handled the case," 36th District Court Chief Judge William McConico told us. "He was stunned, obviously. He was shocked. Officer Jackson is a person he's known.

"He wanted to stress to me that Officer Jackson is a very professional police officer, he's always been very courteous to the citizens, and that's why it was a little bit stunning," McConico added, saying that's why Perkins said he kept the hearing going.

You can hear more from Chief Judge McConico in the video below

Chief Judge William McConico speaks on officer who appeared via Zoom with no pants on

According to the 36th District Court website, this is the dress code for the court. "Casual business attire is preferred.  Prohibited attire includes shorts (cut-offs), skorts, sleeveless shirts (tank tops), hats/caps (except those worn for cultural or religious purposes) and other clothing which is not suitable in a Court or any other professional environment.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison also released this statement to 7 News Detroit: The Detroit Police Department requires its officers to represent themselves in a dignified and professional manner while attending court proceedings. the involved officer's actions are not representative of the professionalism of this department and will be appropriately addressed to maintain the public confidence and efficient operation of this department. Our apologies are hereby extended to the judges and staff of the court, as well as anyone else who may have been in attendance during this incident.

Focusing on taking longer, steadier walks instead of reaching a daily step goal could cut your risk of heart disease by up to two-thirds, new research suggests.

Scientists from the University of Sydney and Spains Universidad Europea found that people who walked in uninterrupted 10 to 15-minute periods were far less likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes or die prematurely compared to those whose walking was broken into brief spurts of less than five minutes.

The findings, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, challenge the popular 10,000 steps a day mantra, showing that quality and consistency matter more than quantity, especially for those who are less active.

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For the study, researchers tracked 33,560 adults aged 40 through 79 who walked fewer than 8,000 steps a day and had no history of heart disease or cancer. Participants wore wristbands for a week to record step counts and patterns, then were monitored for eight years.

Among the least active group those averaging 5,000 steps or fewer longer, steady walks slashed the risk of cardiovascular disease from 15% to 7% and cut the risk of death from 5% to under 1%.

Simply adding one or two longer walks per day, each lasting at least 1015 minutes at a comfortable but steady pace, may have significant benefitsespecially for people who dont walk much, said lead author Dr. Matthew Ahmadi of the University of Sydneys Mackenzie Wearables Research Hub.

The researchers suggest that longer walking sessions may activate cardiovascular and metabolic responses that short, sporadic walking does not.

Earlier this year, a study published in The Lancet suggested that a lower daily step count, such as 7,000 steps, could be a more achievable target for many people, while still providing significant health benefits.

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The window shopping period has opened for individuals looking to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also known as Obamacare.

While people can now compare available plans, they cannot make a purchase until Nov. 1, when open enrollment begins. Shoppers will have until Jan. 15, 2026, to select their coverage.

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the price of marketplace plans has increased this year. Nearly 60% of eligible re-enrollees will have access to a plan in their chosen category that costs $50 or less per month after tax credits down from 83% last year meaning fewer people will find low-cost options and more will likely pay higher premiums.

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A separate analysis by KFF found that insurers are raising prices an average of 26% for 2026 coverage. The report said benchmark silver plan premiums which determine the value of federal tax credits are set to rise 17% in states that run their own marketplaces and 30% in states that use HealthCare.gov.

The rising cost of health care has also become a flashpoint in Washington during the government shutdown. Democrats are demanding concessions to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year, arguing that millions of Americans will face higher premiums if Congress doesnt act. Republicans say the government should reopen first and debate health care later.

For now, the prices shown on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces assume those enhanced subsidies will continue. If Congress allows them to expire, the actual out-of-pocket costs could be much higher when coverage takes effect in 2026.

Huron Township police say a suspect is in custody after a more than hour-long search in a wooded area and neighborhood.

See video from Chopper 7 over the scene below

Police locate suspect they were searching for in Huron Township Search for suspect in wooded area of Huron Township

According to the Huron Township Department of Public Safety, the suspect crashed his vehicle and fled into the woods in the area of Crawford and Middlebelt roads. That's between Pennsylvania and Sibley off of Middlebelt.

Police worked with other agencies, deployed multiple drones and the K-9 unit to assist in the search.

Eventually, the suspect was taken into custody.

The obesity rate in the U.S. dropped to 37% this year, representing a notable decrease after reaching a record high of 39.9% in 2022, according to data from Gallup.

The decline may be in part due to the explosion in the use of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound.

The share of adults reporting use of these medications for weight control has more than doubled in the past 18 months from 5.8% in early 2024 to 12.4% in Gallups latest survey.

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Women use the treatments at higher rates (15.2%) than men (9.7%), and both groups saw usage more than double over the past year.

The question is, will the downward trend in obesity rates last? The answer will come down to whether people using pharmaceutical intervention also implement the lifestyle changes needed to sustain their weight loss.

Gallups data shows that Americans diet and exercise habits have actually worsened since 2019.

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Data from Gallup also found that diagnoses of diabetes have climbed to an all-time high of 13.8%, underscoring that weight loss alone doesnt necessarily reduce the number of Americans living with the chronic disease.

The U.S. obesity rate remains historically high compared with other Western nations, Gallup said.

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After the NCAA voted to allow collegiate athletes to wager on professional sports, Division I school leaders have decided to delay implementing the rule change.

The pause follows a Justice Department investigation that alleged an active NBA player and coach were involved in an illegal sports and poker gambling scheme.

Earlier this month, Division I leaders approved allowing athletes to bet on professional sports. Last week, leaders of Division II and Division III schools voted in favor as well. While Divisions II and III typically consist of smaller universities whose athletes are less likely to turn professional, a lot of talent in the four major U.S. pro sports leagues comes from Division I programs.

The rule change was initially set to take effect Nov. 1. It will now begin Nov. 22, though it could be delayed again. Schools have until Nov. 21 to rescind their approval.

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The NCAA said it will enforce the same sports betting rules for all athletes, regardless of division.

NCAA officials acknowledged that last weeks Justice Department announcement influenced their decision.

We are grateful for federal law enforcements efforts to stamp out illegal sports betting, and I am proud that the NCAA continues to have the most aggressive competition integrity policies in place, NCAA President Charlie Baker said in a statement. The association has and will continue to pursue sports betting violations using a layered integrity monitoring program for over 22,000 contests, but we still need more states, regulators and gaming companies to help in this effort by eliminating risky prop bets to reduce opportunities for manipulation.

An anonymous NCAA survey of athletes in 2024 found that, despite bylaws prohibiting it, 22% of male athletes and 5% of female athletes wagered on sports.

For more than 10 months, trade tensions between the U.S. and China have rippled through the global economy.

The technology industry has been hit by Chinas threat to restrict rare earth minerals used in products such as smartphones.

Big-box retailers have also felt the effects, with tariffs driving up the cost of Chinese-made goods.

And its not just corporate leaders feeling the strain farmers have been impacted as well.

High Expectations for Trump - Xi meeting

Expectations are high for the first meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping since 2019, set to take place Thursday in South Korea.

Topics expected to be discussed include TikTok, efforts to curb the flow of fentanyl to the United States, and tariffs.

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For many in the agriculture community, soybeans will be of particular interest.

Chris Cherry and David Hardin farm soybeans in Indiana, one of the biggest soybean-producing states.

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, in 2024, half of all soybeans exported from the U.S. went to China. However, China has essentially boycotted American soybeans in 2025 because of the trade war.

"Just about all of them have gone into bins waiting and hoping for a resolution for the trade dispute with China," Hardin told Scripps News.

"We need a deal done to get back to where we are profitable," Cherry said.

"Midwest soybean producers are going to be looking at a $100 per acre loss this year," Hardin added.

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There is a reason for farmers to be optimistic ahead of the meeting.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with his Chinese counterparts over the weekend and announced that a framework had been agreed to that could lead to a possible trade deal.

Secretary Bessent implied it would include soybean relief.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins shared in the optimism when she spoke with Scripps News on Tuesday.

"Good news for our soybean farmers and we are grateful, hopeful when that deal gets inked, we are able to move those soybeans, those great American soybeans out across the world," Rollins said.

The Senate approved a resolution Tuesday evening that would nullify President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazil, including oil, coffee and orange juice, as Democrats tested GOP senators' support for Trump's trade policy.

The legislation from Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, passed on a 52-48 tally.

It would terminate the national emergencies that Trump has declared to justify 50% tariffs on Brazil, but the legislation is likely doomed because the Republican-controlled House has passed new rules that allow leadership to prevent it from ever coming up for a vote. Trump would almost certainly veto the legislation even if it were to pass Congress.

Still, the vote demonstrated some pushback in GOP ranks against Trumps tariffs. Five Republicans Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina all voted in favor of the resolution along with every Democrat.

Kaine said the votes are a way force a conversation in the Senate about the economic destruction of tariffs. He's planning to call up similar resolutions applying to Trump's tariffs on Canada and other nations later this week.

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But they are also really about how much will we let a president get away with? Do my colleagues have a gag reflex or not? Kaine told reporters.

Trump has linked the tariffs on Brazil to the country's policies and criminal prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The U.S. ran a $6.8 billion trade surplus with Brazil last year, according to the Census Bureau.

Every American who wakes up in the morning to get a cup of java is paying a price for Donald Trumps reckless, ridiculous, and almost childish tariffs, said Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York.

Republicans have also been increasingly uneasy with Trump's aggressive trade policy, especially at a time of turmoil for the economy. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said last month that Trumps tariff policy is one of several factors that are expected to increase jobless rates and inflation and lower overall growth this year.

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In April, four Republicans voted with Democrats to block tariffs on Canada, but the bill was never taken up in the House. Kaine said he hoped the votes this week showed how Republican opposition to Trump's trade policy is growing.

To bring up the votes, Kaine has invoked a decades-old law that allows Congress to block a presidents emergency powers and members of the minority party to force votes on the resolutions.

However, Vice President JD Vance visited a Republican luncheon on Tuesday in part to emphasize to Republicans that they should allow the president to negotiate trade deals. Vance told reporters afterwards that Trump is using tariffs "to give American workers and American farmers a better deal.

To vote against that is to strip that incredible leverage from the president of the United States. I think its a huge mistake," he added.

The Supreme Court will also soon consider a case challenging Trump's authority to implement sweeping tariffs. Lower courts have found most of his tariffs illegal.

But some Republicans said they would wait until the outcome of that case before voting to cross the president.

I dont see a need to do that right now, said Sen. Kevin Cramer, a North Dakota Republican, adding that it was bad timing to call up the resolutions before the Supreme Court case.

Others said they are ready to show opposition to the president's tariffs and the emergency declarations he has used to justify them.

Tariffs make both building and buying in America more expensive, said Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Republican leader, in a statement. The economic harms of trade wars are not the exception to history, but the rule."

His fellow Kentuckian, Republican Sen. Rand Paul, told reporters, Emergencies are like war, famine, tornado. Not liking someones tariffs is not an emergency. Its an abuse of the emergency power. And its Congress abdicating their traditional role in taxes.

In a floor speech, he added, No taxation without representation is embedded in our Constitution.

Meanwhile, Kaine is also planning to call up a resolution that would put a check on Trump's ability to carry out military strikes against Venezuela as the U.S. military steps up its presence and action in the region.

He said that it allows Democrats to get off the defensive while they are in the minority and instead force votes on points of discomfort for Republicans.

A man accused of threatening multiple synagogues in Alabama and neighboring states was taken into custody Monday.

Authorities said Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, 33, was arrested with a suitcase containing ammunition, body armor and other items that officials described as part of plans for violence.

Further investigation revealed that the subject had intentions of not being taken alive and was possibly planning attacks on public figures as well," the Clarke County Sheriff's Office said.

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The FBI and other agencies said they acted after receiving credible threats targeting the places of worship but did not say how the threats were made.

Shoemaker is charged with resisting arrest, and officials said federal charges are likely.

The Savannah Bananas' Banana Ball is officially coming to Detroit next year as part of its world tour.

The Savannah Bananas said two games will be played at Comerica Park between the Firefighters and Party Animals. The games will take place Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19.

In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, officials said out of 71 cities on tour, Detroit had the second-most lottery submissions so far with 171,551.

That's just behind Wrigley Field in Chicago, which had 172, 169 submissions.

Banana Ball has continued to grow over the past few years. The reimagined version of baseball includes crowd participation, and more than 2 million fans attended games during the 2025 tour.

The 2026 season will be the debut of the Banana Ball Championship League.

Fans can register for the ticket lottery at bananaball.com/tickets. Joining the list doesn't guarantee the opportunity to buy tickets, and a random drawing will take place. The lottery is open through Oct. 31.

Tickets for the game in Detroit will start at $40.

Here are the rules for Banana Ball, according to ESPN.

Two-hour time limit, no inning can start after 1:50 unless the game is tied Each inning is worth a point: Teams get points for innings won instead of runs scored No walks: Batter runs to first on ball four and can run to as many bases as possible while catcher is forced to throw the ball to every position player before the batter can be tagged No bunts No stepping out of the batter's box No mound visits Batters can steal first on a wild pitch Fans can make outs by catching a foul ball in the stands Tiebreakers take place with a showdown between one batter, one fielder and one pitcher

Nvidia has become the first $5 trillion company, just three months after the Silicon Valley chipmaker was first to break through the $4 trillion barrier.

Hitting the new benchmark puts more emphasis on the upheaval being unleashed by an artificial intelligence craze thats widely viewed as the biggest tectonic shift in technology since Apple cofounder Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 18 years ago. Apple rode the iPhones success to become the first publicly traded company to be valued at $1 trillion, $2 trillion and eventually, $3 trillion.

But there are concerns of a possible AI bubble, with officials at the Bank of England earlier this month flagging the growing risk that tech stock prices pumped up by the AI boom could burst. The head of the International Monetary Fund has raised a similar alarm.

The ravenous appetite for Nvidias chips is the main reason that the companys stock price has increased so rapidly since early 2023. On Wednesday the shares touched $207.86 in early morning trading with 24.3 billion shares outstanding, putting its market cap at $5.05 trillion.

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In comparison, Nvidia's value is greater than the GDP of India, Japan and the United Kingdom, according to the International Monetary Fund.

On Tuesday Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang disclosed $500 billion in chip orders. The company also announced a partnership with Uber on robotaxis and a $1 billion investment in Nokia, with the two planning to work together on 6G technology.

In addition, Nvidia is teaming with the Department of Energy to build seven new AI supercomputers.

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Last month Nvidia announced that it will invest $100 billion in OpenAI as part of a partnership that will add at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia AI data centers to ramp up the computing power for the owner of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.

In August Huang said that Nvidia was discussing a potential new computer chip designed for China with the Trump administration. President Donald Trump said on Air Force One that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping about Nvidia's chips on Thursday.

MJR Theatres is bringing back holiday films throughout November and December, giving people a chance to see their favorite movies on the big screen once again.

The "Big Screen Rewind" kicks off Nov. 1 at MJR locations in Michigan with "The Grinch," the 2018 animated film.

Each week, there will be a new film showing at the theatres, and tickets start at $5, according to MJR.

The full schedule is below:

The Grinch from (2018) - Nov. 1-6 The Holiday - Nov. 7-13 Elf - Nov. 14-20 It's a Wonderful Life - Nov. 21-25 Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Nov. 26-Dec. 4 The Polar Express - Dec. 5-11 How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - Dec. 12-18 White Christmas - Dec. 19-25

Showtimes and tickets are now available at the MJR website or app.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied an appeal by the State of Michigan for more aid after the historic ice storm earlier this year.

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'It was very frustrating': Northern Michiganders still recovering from generational ice storm

Last week, the state announced that FEMA rejected Michigan's appeal for three different FEMA aid programs.

The denials were for:

Individual Assistance: Helps residents with housing and disaster-related losses in Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties, and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Public Assistance Category F: Funds permanent repairs to damaged utilities for Alcona, Alpna, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Kalkaska, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle counties, and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians HMGP: Funds long-term projects to reduce future risks

Watch below: DNR video shows massive tree damage after historic ice storm

DNR video shows massive tree damage after historic ice storm

While the denial of additional federal aid is disappointing, Michigan has a strong foundation for recovery, said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, the deputy state director of emergency management and commander of the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD.) Together with our local and state partners, we will continue to provide the support and coordination needed to help communities recover.

The state said its appeal for denial of HMGP funds, which fund long-term projects to reduce future risks, is still under review.

President Donald Trump approved a federal disaster declaration on July 22, 2025, for 13 counties and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.

The ice storm at the end of March 2025 hit several counties and caused widespread damage across Northern Michigan.

A Detroit intersection is closed this morning after a crash where officials say around 100 gallons of fuel were leaked from a diesel truck.

Watch video of the aftermath from Chopper 7 VIDEO: Detroit intersection closed after 100+ gallons of fuel leaked in diesel truck crash

The crash involving an SUV and a gas tanker truck happened at the intersection of Conant and East Davison Street in Detroit on Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the Detroit Fire Department said no one was injured in the crash.

DFD said that what was punctured in the crash was the diesel tank holding the truck's own fuel, not the fuel being hauled. Officials say that some fuel did leak into the sewer, but it's unclear how many.

We're told that water for residents in the area was not affected from the leak.