Closing arguments resumed Friday in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, with the defense portraying the case as overblown and built on unreliable testimony.

Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo told jurors the charges against Combs never should have been brought.

Combs faces charges including sex trafficking and racketeering that could carry a life sentence if convicted.

Agnifilo focused much of his argument on Combs past relationship with singer Cassie Ventura, whom prosecutors have identified as a victim. The defense acknowledged Combs abused Ventura, but argued she was not trafficked.

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The defense contended their relationship involved consensual activity, including what Agnifilo described as swinging. He pointed to emails and text messages between the two that, he said, reflected mutual affection and did not show coercion. He argued that Combs never profited from Venturas involvement in any of the so-called "freak-offs."

Attempting to repair Combs public image before the jury, Agnifilo characterized him as a driven and respected Black entrepreneur. While acknowledging that some of Combs employees had grievances, he said many remained loyal to him and did not want to leave his employment.

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The defense also sought to discredit prosecution witnesses. That included denying allegations from a former employee who testified that Combs raped her, a woman who said she was kidnapped and rapper Kid Cudi, who accused Combs of trying to set his car on fire.

The defense did not dispute the domestic violence allegations involving Ventura but rejected much of the other testimony.

Once the defense concludes its presentation, the judge is expected to instruct the jury before deliberations begin.

Taco Bell is making some additions to its menu in the beverage category. Called "Refrescas," the new lineup includes six drink options and will be available nationwide. According to a news release from the fast-food chain, the decision came after the success of limited-time tests.

The drinks will offer options with freeze-dried fruit pieces, two flavors mixed with Rockstar Energy drinks, and a frozen flavor.

Were seeing today that people, especially younger consumers, are reaching for refreshing drinks as part of their lifestyle, whether its for energy or a sweet treat throughout the day, said Liz Matthews, Taco Bells global chief food innovation officer. So, were making big investments to become the ultimate beverage stop where our fans can expect to see the same bold, unexpected creativity in their cups as they do on their plates.

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Taco Bell also said it is expanding its Live Mas Cafe concept by 30 locations. The beverage-focused locations will add spots across Southern California and Texas by this fall. These cafes will be located within existing Taco Bell restaurants, the company said.

Taco Bell said expertly trained Bellristas will handcraft specialty drinks as part of the elevated in-restaurant atmosphere.

The more you drive, the more you paythats the basis for a new system the states studying, called a road usage charge, or pay-per-mile.

Watch Carli's report in the video player below: Gas tax replacement? Michigan studying potential road usage charge

"This is a viable option, a substitute of the gas tax," said Nate Bryer, road usage charging business lead, who is speaking in Lansing this week to try to give the plan some momentum.

I think Michigan and any other state thats interested in making sure theres long-term sustainability of the funding model that goes into paying for roads and bridges and maintenance would be interested in it," Bryer told us.

The plan has already been adopted in other states. Bryer says if Michigan begins using it, it could eventually replace the gas tax as a way to help fund our roads as electric vehicles become more popular.

EV owner Nader Faraj believes we should still be incentivizing people to go electric rather than steering them away from the idea with a proposed road usage charge.

I think its too soon, honestly. I think when we can get the majority of people to get into these EVs, and I think the technology has gotten so good and its only getting better every single year, then at that point I would be all for the tax," said Faraj.

With about 50,000 registered electric vehicles in Michigan, as of 2023, according to the US Department of Energy, finding a long-term, sustainable road funding system has been deemed a 2025 priority of Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Shes included $7.8 million in her budget to explore road funding options.

"People are wondering how the miles are going to be counted, is there going to be a tracker put on the car, how does that work? I asked.

"Theres going to be options and in the studies and pilots Ive been involved in, states have tried four or five different methods from something very low tech which is just collecting your odometer through a manual means, and then on the very other end, you have the high-tech solution thats very involved and generally its either a built in device meaning the vehicle manufacturer built it in or an after market device that tracks the vehicle," said Bryer.

For years now, the state has been discussing a road usage charge.

Bryer says running a pilot program is the first step to making this happen.

"If the money in the budget is approved and the money for the pilot is set aside for it, still some ifs there, but if that is the case, it is a good idea that they probably would want to start the first of the year in 2026," he said.

As summer temperatures rise, authorities are reminding parents not to leave children in hot cars.

In California, officers with the Corona Police Department broke a vehicle window last week to rescue a baby in distress. The department shared video of the incident on Facebook.

The footage shows an officer pulling the child from the backseat of the car after breaking the window and unlocking the door. Police said the temperature inside the vehicle had reached 110 degrees.

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No details about the childs parents or any potential charges have been released.

According to the National Safety Council, nine children have died so far this year after being left in hot cars. On average, 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke in vehicles, the organization said.

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The Supreme Court preserved a key part of the Affordable Care Acts preventive health care coverage requirements on Friday, rejecting a challenge from Christian employers to the provision that affects some 150 million Americans.

The 6-3 ruling comes in a lawsuit over how the government decides which health care medications and services must be fully covered by private insurance under former President Barack Obamas signature law, often referred to as Obamacare.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the court's majority. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, joined by Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch.

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The plaintiffs said the process is unconstitutional because a volunteer board of medical experts tasked with recommending which services are covered is not Senate approved.

President Donald Trump's administration defended the mandate before the court, though the Republican president has been a critic of his Democratic predecessor's law. The Justice Department said board members dont need Senate approval because they can be removed by the health and human services secretary.

Medications and services that could have been affected include statins to lower cholesterol, lung cancer screenings, HIV-prevention drugs and medication to lower the chance of breast cancer for women.

The case came before the Supreme Court after an appeals court struck down some preventive care coverage requirements. The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Christian employers and Texas residents who argued they cant be forced to provide full insurance coverage for things like medication to prevent HIV and some cancer screenings.

Well-known conservative attorney Jonathan Mitchell, who represented Trump before the high court in a dispute about whether he could appear on the 2024 ballot, argued the case.

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The appeals court found that coverage requirements were unconstitutional because they came from a body the United States Preventive Services Task Force whose members were not nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

A 2023 analysis prepared by the nonprofit KFF found that ruling would still allow full-coverage requirements for some services, including mammography and cervical cancer screening.

The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for access to online pornography.

In a 54 decision, the justices ruled that the interest in protecting children online outweighed the potential burdens placed on adult websites and their users. The majority opinion emphasized that the law targets commercial distributors of explicit content and does not ban access.

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The law, championed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, requires adult-content websites to implement an age verification system to prevent minors from viewing sexually explicit material. Supporters argued that the measure is essential to shield children from age-inappropriate content.

But free speech advocates and members of the adult entertainment industry challenged the law, insisting it is too broad and infringes on the First Amendment rights of adults. The group also raised concerns about privacy, warning that requiring users to submit personal identification online opens the door to data breaches and surveillance.

Lower courts had issued split rulings, setting the stage for the high court to decide on the constitutionality of the law.

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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Maryland parents may opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ-inclusive storybooks, saying the school districts policy likely violates their religious rights.

The decision came in a closely watched case involving Montgomery County Public Schools, which introduced the books in 2022 to reflect its diverse student body, but it could have wider implications.

A group of parents sued after the district rescinded a previous policy that had allowed opt-outs. The school board said the exemption created disruptions and was difficult to implement consistently.

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The parents, backed by religious liberty groups, argued the school boards refusal to allow opt-outs forced their children to participate in lessons that contradicted their faith, violating the First Amendment.

School officials and civil rights advocates countered that the books are not religious instruction and that allowing opt-outs could erode efforts to create inclusive school environments.

Lower courts had sided with the school district.

But in reversing those decisions and granting a preliminary injunction, the justices ordered the district to notify parents when the books are used and to let them excuse their children from those lessons while the case continues.

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In a Friday ruling, the United States Supreme Court limited the scope of nationwide injunctions by lower courts in a case involving President Donald Trump's executive order to eliminate birthright citizenship.

The court did not rule on the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order. But the ruling effectively allows President Trump to begin enforcing his executive order, pending legal challenges at the lower court level. The court ruled by a 6-3 majority, with the court's three liberal judges in the minority.

The case could have implications far beyond the birthright citizenship case.

President Trump celebrated the court's ruling and explained that the impact of the case would go far beyond birthright citizenship.

"Thanks to this decision, we can now properly file to proceed with these numerous policies and those that have been wrongly enjoined on a nationwide basis, including birthright citizenship, ending sanctuary city funding, suspending refugee resettlement, freezing unnecessary funding, stopping federal taxpayers from paying for transgender surgeries and numerous other priorities of the American people," he said.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor noted the impact of the ruling in her dissent.

"No right is safe in the new legal regime the Court creates," she wrote. "Today, the threat is to birthright citizenship. Tomorrow, a different administration may try to seize firearms from law-abiding citizens or prevent people of certain faiths from gathering to worship. The majority holds that, absent cumbersome class-action litigation, courts cannot completely enjoin even such plainly unlawful policies unless doing so is necessary to afford the formal parties complete relief. That holding renders constitutional guarantees meaningful in name only for any individuals who are not parties to a lawsuit."

President Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office that would no longer automatically grant citizenship at birth to children of immigrants in the U.S. without legal status.

One day later, 22 states signed onto lawsuits to stop the order from being enforced.

The Democratic-led states argue that birthright citizenship is a right for all people born in the U.S. under the 14th Amendment, which was enacted in 1868.

In the following weeks, several district court judges issued injunctions stopping the Trump administration from implementing the order. The Trump administration argued that federal district court judges should not be able to issue such wide injunctions.

Birthright citizenship grants U.S. citizenship to all children born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' immigration status.

With this ruling, a district court judge's decision would only be in effect for that district.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the naval ship previously honoring Harvey Milk has been renamed the USNS Oscar V. Peterson.

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Milk served in the Navy during the Korean War as a diving officer. He was later elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977, becoming the first openly gay elected official in California.

Milk was assassinated in 1978, less than a year after taking office.

The ship was christened in 2021.

Peterson was a chief watertender for the Navy during World War II. He was awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor for his service. He died in the sinking of USS Neosho in 1942.

"We are taking the politics out of ship naming," Hegseth said in a post on X. "We are not renaming the ship to anything political. This is not about political activism, unlike the previous administration. Instead, we are renaming the ship after a United States Navy Congressional Medal of Honor recipient."

A 49-year-old doctor from Royal Oak who allegedly ransomed health care to exploit victims is facing human trafficking and drug charges. 

Watch the story in the video player below: Royal Oak doctor facing human trafficking charges

According to the Oakland County Prosecutors Office, Gireesh Velugubanti, a practicing neurologist, was a customer of the Sonesta Suites trafficking ring.

The prosecutors office says three people are facing trafficking charges related to the ring: Antione Fulgiam, Chanel Rackard, and Sherri Gress.

See video from his arraignment below

Royal Oak doctor arraigned on sex trafficking charges

 Velugubanti allegedly texted Fulgiam to arrange sex with trafficking victims and purchase drugs. He also allegedly messaged that he was unhappy with one of the trafficked sex workers, telling Fulgiam to warn the victim that her free medical care may end. 

Velugubanti is charged with Human Trafficking Enterprise Resulting In Injury/Commercial Sexual Activity and Conspiracy To Deliver A Controlled Substance Less Than 50 Grams.

This defendants alleged behavior is especially shocking, said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald in a statement. According to police investigations, he effectively ransomed health care in order to exploit one or more victims. The first rule of the medical profession is to do no harm. There are few things a doctor can do more harmful than to allegedly expect sex as a condition for care.

Velugubanti was arraigned on the charges on Friday. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf.

The judge set his bond at $500,000 cash surety, no 10%, with a GPS tether and other restrictions.

His next court date is scheduled for July 10 at 8:30 a.m.

Congress is facing a tight deadline to pass President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill, with the White House setting a deadline one week from Friday. Frustration is growing among lawmakers, who are still awaiting the bill's text and details about what provisions have been omitted or included.

The process is causing headaches, particularly for Republican leadership, as a key policy referee, the Senate parliamentarian, continues to decide what can be part of the bill.

Republicans are attempting to pass the bill using a method that circumvents the filibuster and potential objections from Democrats, allowing passage with Republican votes alone. This procedure, however, requires more scrutiny and constraints compared to a typical bill, necessitating the involvement of the parliamentarian.

Several key provisions proposed by Republicans have been removed by the parliamentarian. Among the excised measures are removing Medicaid coverage for certain immigrants and a proposal to sell public lands. Additionally, funding cuts for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have also been excluded.

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These provisions were integral to Republicans' strategies for offsetting costs and preventing the bill from significantly increasing the deficit, especially given President Trump's aim to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime payexpensive items that require financial offsets. The removal of these cost-saving measures presents challenges for Republican leadership, with some members suggesting that they should disregard President Trump's July 4 deadline.

There is a sentiment among some Republicans to take more time to thoroughly discuss the bill's details and ensure understanding of each provision's impact. While President Trump has set a self-imposed patriotic deadline in time for Independence Day, considerations are turning toward the August recess. Concerns loom over the possibility of the U.S. hitting the debt ceiling during August, which could risk a default.

A debt ceiling hike is part of the proposal, underscoring the urgency of passing the package before a potential default scenario. Despite President Trump's firm stance on the July 4 deadline, uncertainty remains about whether lawmakers can meet it, especially since they will be in session all weekend without a finalized bill.

Votes on the legislation could occur as soon as tonight.

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

A mother and her two young kids are fighting for their release from a Texas immigration detention center in what is believed to be the first lawsuit involving children challenging the Trump administration's policy on immigrant arrests at courthouses.

The lawsuit filed Tuesday argues that the family's arrests after fleeing Honduras and entering the U.S. legally using a Biden-era appointment app violate their Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizure and their Fifth Amendment right to due process.

The big picture is that the executive branch cannot seize people, arrest people, detain people indefinitely when they are complying with exactly what our government has required of them, said Columbia Law School professor Elora Mukherjee, one of the lawyers representing the family.

The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.

Starting in May, the country has seen large-scale arrests in which asylum-seekers appearing at routine court hearings have been arrested outside courtrooms as part of the White Houses mass deportation effort. In many cases, a judge will grant a government lawyers request to dismiss deportation proceedings and then U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will arrest the person and place them on expedited removal," a fast track to deportation.

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Mukherjee said this is the first lawsuit filed on behalf of children to challenge the ICE courthouse arrest policy. The government has until July 1 to respond.

There have been other similar lawsuits, including in New York, where a federal judge ruled earlier this month that federal immigration authorities cant make civil arrests at the state's courthouses or arrest anyone going there for a proceeding.

The Texas lawsuit was filed using initials for the children and Ms. Z for the mother. Their identities have not been released because of concerns for their safety.

For weeks in the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the mother has watched her 6-year-old son's health decline, Mukherjee said. He recently underwent chemotherapy treatment for leukemia and because of his arrest, missed his check-in doctors appointment, Mukherjee said.

Hes easily bruising. He has bone pain. He looks pale," Mukherjee said, adding that he has also lost his appetite. "His mom is terrified that these are symptoms that his leukemia situation might be deteriorating.

The mother, son and 9-year-old daughter fled Honduras in October 2024 due to death threats, according to the lawsuit. They entered the U.S. using the CBP One app and were paroled into the country by the Department of Homeland Security, which determined they didnt pose a danger to the community, Mukherjee said. They were told to appear at a Los Angeles immigration court May 29.

President Donald Trump ended CBP One for new entrants on his first day in office after more than 900,000 people had been allowed in the country using the app since it was expanded to include migrants in January 2023.

During the family's hearing, the mother tried to tell the judge that they wished to continue their cases for asylum, Mukherjee said. Homeland Security moved to dismiss their cases, and the judge immediately granted that motion.

When they stepped out of the courtroom, they found men in civilian clothing believed to be ICE agents who arrested the family, Mukherjee said. They spent about 11 hours at an immigrant processing center in Los Angeles and were each only given an apple, a small packet of cookies, a juice box and water.

At one point, an officer near the boy lifted his shirt, revealing his gun. The boy urinated on himself and was left in wet clothing until the next morning, Mukherjee said.

They were later taken to the processing center, where they have been held ever since.

The family is suffering in this immigration detention center, she said. The kids are crying every night. Theyre praying to God for their release from this detention center."

Their lawyers have filed an appeal of the immigration judge's May decision, but they're at risk of being deported within days because the government says they are subjected to expedited removal, Mukherjee said.

The arrests of the family were illegal and unjustified, said Kate Gibson Kumar, an attorney for the Texas Civil Rights project who is also representing the family.

The essential question in our case is, when you have these families who are doing everything right, especially with young children, should there be some protection there?" Gibson Kumar said. "We say yes.'

A Canadian man being held by immigration officials in South Florida has died in federal custody, officials said.

Johnny Noviello, 49, died Monday afternoon at the Bureau of Prisons Federal Detention Center in Miami, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement press release said. The cause of death was under investigation.

Noviello was being detained pending removal from the U.S., officials said. He entered the U.S. in 1988 on a legal visa and became a lawful permanent resident in 1991. He was convicted of drug trafficking and other charges in 2023 and sentenced to a year in prison, officials said.

Noviello was picked up by ICE agents at his probation office last month and charged with removability because of his drug conviction, authorities said.

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Seven other immigration detainees have died in federal custody this year, with 11 deaths reported in 2024.

"ICE remains committed to ensuring that all those in its custody reside in safe, secure, and humane environments. Comprehensive medical care is provided from the moment individuals arrive and throughout the entirety of their stay," ICE said in a statement. "All people in ICE custody receive medical, dental and mental health intake screening within 12 hours of arriving at each detention facility, a full health assessment within 14 days of entering ICE custody or arrival at a facility, access to medical appointments and 24-hour emergency care. At no time during detention is a detained illegal alien denied emergent care."

Here at 7 News Detroit, we want to make sure you start your day off on the right foot, informed about weather, traffic, the latest news and more. That's why we have the 7 Morning Digest, where we'll get you out the door informed and ready to go.

What's the weather for today? Metro Detroit Weather: More heavy storms Friday

90s are back Friday with more storms possible. Any storm will have gusty wind, lightning, and very heavy rain. A few could have damaging winds.

Friday: Partly sunny with scattered showers and storms, some strong and possible severe. High temps near 90. Winds: SSW 10-15 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny with highs in the mid 80s. Winds: WNW 5-10 mph.

Any traffic issues? Flooding closes portions M-10 The Lodge near Downtown Detroit

We're dealing with two road closures along M-10 near Downtown Detroit. You can learn more about them here. Otherwise, no other issues on the roads this morning.

The top stories to know about Nothing seemed right. Man who hit church gunman with truck speaks exclusively with 7 News Detroit Man who hit church gunman with truck speaks exclusively with 7 News Detroit

We've introduced you to several heroes who stopped a lone gunman at Crosspointe Community Church in Wayne on Sunday.

Deacon Richard Pryor is the first one who came into contact with the shooter, hitting the shooter with his truck.

Pryor opened up for the first time about making the split-second decision to run over the gunman with his pickup truck.

Soon as he got out, I saw the fatigues and gun on his hip. He pulled his weapon out of the vehicle," Pryor said.

But, he said his first memory of an attempted mass shooting on Sunday is of an eerie conversation he had with the shooter before the gunman started firing.

I verbally pulled up and said, 'Are you OK?' He doesnt respond. Just kind of looked at me," Pryor said.

Seconds later, with no prior police or military training, Pryor said he felt a calling to jump into action. He hit the gas and ran over the shooter, who would eventually fire numerous rounds on Sunday.

As a result of the violent scene, Pryor's truck was destroyed, a vehicle he used to deliver bread for a day job. Thankfully, a GoFundMe has surpassed $25,000 to help him get a replacement.

Community calls for change after 14-year-old killed riding bike in Ypsilanti Township Community calls for change after 14-year-old killed riding bike in Ypsilanti Township

Community members in Ypsilanti Township are demanding safety improvements at an intersection where a 14-year-old boy was killed while riding his bike just over a week ago.

The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Meritt and Tuttle Hill roads, prompting the Washtenaw County Road Commission to study the area for potential safety enhancements.

A growing memorial with flowers, teddy bears and other tributes marks the spot where the teenager lost his life.

"This particular intersection and this road has been kind of a drag strip, I think, for a long time," said Jason Bolton, a local resident with kids of his own.

Bolton says the area around Tuttle Hill and Meritt is full of families and sits right across from a community pool.

"If I have the windows open at night, I can hear people doing donuts, racing, particularly like this way because it just kind of goes right down into that neighborhood and there's no other traffic in here and I think people just kind of race back and forth through here," Bolton said.

According to Bolton, neighbors have complained for years about speeding in the area. Since the crash, authorities have installed a speed radar sign and car tracker for the first time since he's lived in the neighborhood.

As the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, community members have started circulating a petition demanding action from local officials.

Missing 82-year-old with dementia found alive in Ann Arbor woods after community, police search effort Missing 82-year-old found alive in woods after community, police search effort

An 82-year-old University of Michigan professor emeritus with dementia who had been missing for two days was found alive Wednesday evening thanks to the efforts of police and community volunteers.

Dr. Ralph Yang was discovered in a wooded area near Newport Road, about a mile from his home in Ann Arbor.

"Let's think about the heat, it rained; he went through some terrain. That was tough," said Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson.

Yang, who suffers from dementia and Parkinson's disease, went missing after going for a walk and never returning home.

Chief Anderson says he was found in a wooded area near Newport Road, roughly a mile away from his home. Police worked hand in hand with concerned community members who organized a search party for Yang.

Ben Osenbaugh, a volunteer with the search party, was the first to spot Yang. He says the police departments efforts, coordination, and planning put volunteers in a position to help out.

"I just happened to be in just the right spot at the right time where I could see his white shirt," Osenbaugh said. "Me and my dog went down there to check it out, and sure enough, it was Mr. Yang."

Ahead of the annual Jobbie Nooner gathering on Gull Island in Lake St. Clair, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is warning boaters from Canada to report their entry.

Watch: Chopper 7 over Jobbie Nooner on Lake St. Clair Chopper 7 over Jobbie Nooner in Lake St. Clair

The annual event draws thousands from around Michigan and even some from Canada as they gather in northern Lake St. Clair.

The U.S. Border said that operators of boats arriving from a foreign port or place are required to report their arrival to CBP immediately upon landing in the U.S.

If you do not follow the reporting requirements and enter the United States illegally, you will be prosecuted, and your vessel will be seized. said U.S. Border Patrol Detroit Sector Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris.

While CBP is telling people to use the CBP ROAM app, boaters may also report their arrival to the CBP office nearest to their point of entry via telephone.

Flooding has closed portions of M-10 The Lodge near Downtown Detroit and Huntington Place.

According to MDOT, northbound M-10 at Jefferson, under Huntington Place, is closed.

7 News Detroit crews on scene saw a fire hydrant with water flowing out of it, which appears to be going down onto the Lodge.

In a statement, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department said the flooding came from fire hydrant flushing nearby.

The City of Detroit said that the running hydrant is intentionally on for improving water quality for downtown and a portion of the lower east side.

"Several hydrants are flowing due to an upgrade in GLWAs treatment plant in order to flush the water mains," the city said.

DWSD said in a statement, "Due to a Great Lakes Water Authority water system upgrade at Water Works Park treatment plant on East Jefferson, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department crews were using hydrants downtown to flush the system to get the freshest treated water for customers in the central business district. As a result, the hydrants on Jefferson, Shelby, and Congress caused unintended flooding to the M-10 Lodge Freeway. We apologize for the inconvenience to drivers in and out of downtown. The hydrant flushing has now been stopped fit these locations to resolve the flooding and reopen the freeway soon."

To get around the closure, you can use I-75 and I-375 to get into Downtown Detroit.

There are plenty of events kicking off across metro Detroit Friday that will last throughout the weekend.

If you're looking to get a jump start on your Fourth of July celebrations, listen to music, or if you're feeling adventurous, there's something to check out.

Related: Here are the summer events across metro Detroit for 2025

Out in Howell is something truly unique the 40th annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is happening this weekend.

It's a summer tradition in Howell that's full of fantastic displays and lots of excitement. To celebrate the milestone of 40 years, organizers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday from inside a balloon on the ground.

"It's just magical. We have about 40 balloon pilots participating in this year's event and what they'll do is morning launches and evening launches and for each launch, they compete for points," Janelle Smith, the president of the Howell Chamber of Commerce, said.

Smith said it's not just a festival, but it's also a competition and festivalgoers can watch the balloon launches from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., all weekend long.

Ken Myer is a hot air balloon pilot with more than 20 years of experience, but this year, he'll be on the ground emceeing the event.

"My favorite part, believe it or not, is the little 3-year-old child and their awe. But one better than that. Mom or grandma smiling and looking at the looks of the kids' faces. I was actually lucky enough to capture my wife with my grandson like that, and unbelievable, and it's lasting," Myer said.

The three-day festival kicks off Friday also has arts and crafts, amusement rides, animal exhibits and a few new traditions.

"In honor of our 40th anniversary, we've decided to do a balloon glow on both nights," Smith said.

This festival feels almost like a holiday here in Howell and you can see restaurants getting into the spirit, and organizers say it's also a huge economic driver for businesses as well.

"We have an event going on in downtown Howell on Saturday that is also a part of Balloon Fest. It's called Balloons and Brews, so that is gonna be happening downtown on State Streetwe'll run shuttles, free shuttles all weekend from downtown to the festival," Smith said.

People are just happy to be part of it.

"It's a huge thing for this town. I mean this is what we're known for," Skye Gardner told us.

Here are other events this weekend across metro Detroit

June 27-29

Belleville: June 28-29 Lake Fest Market in Downtown Belleville

Howell: June 27-29 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

Clarkston: June 28 Independence Fest

Pontiac: June 29 Cars Under the Stars at M1 Concourse

Ecorse: June 28-July 12 Downriver MotorCity Jazz Series

Grosse Pointe Shores: Jun 28-29 Gather in the Garden Summer Dinner Party

Lincoln Park: Jun 27 Cruisin Downriver Car Show

Livonia: June 24-29 Livonia Spree

Riverview: June 28 Fort Street Cruise

Taylor: June 26-29 Taylor Summer Festival

Trenton: June 27-29 Trenton Summer Festival

Highland Twp: June 28 Red White & Blues Festival & Fireworks

Independence Twp: June 28 Independence Fest Clarkston 2025

Lake Orion: June 27 Lake Orion American Summer Pub Crawl

Madison Heights: June 29 Festival in the Park

Waterford: June 28 Ribbon Cutting on the Riverwalk

Mount Clemens: June 28 Celebrate Independence Day

Fort Gratiot: June 26-29 Fort Gratiot Carnival

Port Huron: June 27-29 Black River Tattoo Convention

Fort Gratiot: June 27-28 Blue Water Cruise Weekend

St. Clair: June 28-29 St. Clair Art Fair

Where Your Voice Matters

Community members in Ypsilanti Township are demanding safety improvements at an intersection where a 14-year-old boy was killed while riding his bike just over a week ago.

Watch the video report below: Community calls for change after 14-year-old killed riding bike in Ypsilanti Township

The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Meritt and Tuttle Hill roads, prompting the Washtenaw County Road Commission to study the area for potential safety enhancements.

A growing memorial with flowers, teddy bears and other tributes marks the spot where the teenager lost his life.

"This particular intersection and this road has been kind of a drag strip, I think, for a long time," said Jason Bolton, a local resident with kids of his own.

Hear more from Jason Bolton in the video player below: Web extra: Jason Bolton pushes for added safety at intersection in Ypsilanti Township

Bolton says the area around Tuttle Hill and Meritt is full of families and sits right across from a community pool.

"If I have the windows open at night, I can hear people doing donuts, racing, particularly like this way because it just kind of goes right down into that neighborhood and there's no other traffic in here and I think people just kind of race back and forth through here," Bolton said.

According to Bolton, neighbors have complained for years about speeding in the area. Since the crash, authorities have installed a speed radar sign and car tracker for the first time since he's lived in the neighborhood.

"I hate that something like this had to happen for something to get done about it," Bolton said.

Washtenaw County Undersheriff Matt Harshberger said the 14-year-old who was wearing a helmet was trying to cross the road on his bike in the crosswalk when he was hit around 4 p.m. on June 18.

As the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, community members have started circulating a petition demanding action from local officials.

"I have signed it. I think that it's necessary. I'm very glad that someone was able to put that together. I just hope that it doesn't fall on deaf ears," said Noah Blank, president of the Creekside Community Pool near where the crash happened.

Blank considers the intersection a safety hazard.

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"We've been having problems with this particular intersection for years and we think it's time that the county and the township step up. Washtenaw County Road Commission needs to respond. They need to provide us with some kind of solution to mitigate the danger of this intersection," he said.

Currently, the intersection is a two-way stop. Residents are suggesting improvements like a four-way stop with flashing pedestrian crossing lights.

"I feel like with a pool here, we should probably have something for crossing this road. It's a 55 mile an hour road, which is very fast," John Moon, who lives nearby, said.

The Washtenaw County Road Commission says they are evaluating additional safety measures for the intersection.

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