Less than a decade after their merger, Keurig and Dr Pepper plan to become separate companies again.

Keurig Dr Pepper said Monday it is buying the owner of Peet's Coffee for $18 billion (15.7 billion euro). Then it will break itself in two, with one company selling coffee and the other selling cold beverages like Snapple, Dr Pepper, 7UP and energy drinks.

The agreement unwinds the 2018 merger of Keurig and Dr Pepper. Shares of Keurig Dr Pepper fell 11% in afternoon trading Monday.

Investors were concerned about the company's plan to finance the acquisition with a mix of cash and debt. S&P Global placed Keurig Dr Pepper on a credit watch with negative implications Monday, saying it was concerned about the increase in debt and the complexity of the two-step transaction.

Keurig Dr Pepper CEO Timothy Cofer said the separate coffee and beverage businesses would be more nimble and better able to focus on growth opportunities in their own markets.

Following the separation, each stand-alone entity will lead its industry with a sharp strategic focus and with operating models that are finely calibrated to their unique categories and markets, Cofer said Monday during a conference call with investors.

The combination with Peets parent JDE Peets, which is based in Amsterdam, significantly expands Keurig's presence beyond North America, where it's known for its single-serve coffee machines. JDE Peet's owns the brands LOR, Jacobs, Douwe Egberts, Kenco, Pilao, OldTown, Super and Moccona.

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Cofer said the combined coffee business will generate $16 billion in annual net sales. The combined buying power will help Keurig and Peet's compete with other large coffee players like Nestle and Starbucks, especially as rising demand and poor weather conditions push coffee prices near record highs.

Cofer said the coffee company will also be able to focus on meeting demand, especially in developing markets. Around 40% of the company's sales will come from North America, 40% from Europe and 20% from emerging markets.

We like, and I like, the coffee category. Why? Its huge. Its ubiquitous, Cofer said. Obviously, weve up to this point focused on North America. But the global data shows coffee is consistently growing on a volume basis above population.

The merger could also help the company cushion the impact of U.S. tariffs. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff this summer on most imports from Brazil the worlds leading coffee producer for an investigation of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally.

In a conference call with investors in July, Cofer said the impact of tariffs would be more prominent in the second half of this year.

Meanwhile, sales of Dr Pepper's traditional soft drinks have been slowing as health-conscious consumers look for new alternatives. The newly formed beverage company, with $11 billion in annual sales in the U.S. and Mexico, can continue to pivot to its faster-growing beverages, like the energy drinks Ghost and C4 and the hydration drink Electrolit.

The companies said they expect to save around $400 million over three years because of the merger, which is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

Once the two companies are separated, Cofer will become CEO of the cold beverage business, which will be based in Frisco, Texas. Keurig Dr Pepper's chief financial officer, Sudhanshu Priyadarshi, will lead the coffee business, which will be located in Burlington, Mass. Its international headquarters will be in Amsterdam.

The deal is the latest big maneuver in the food and beverage industry, which has been trying to keep up with changing consumer tastes.

In 2023, Kellogg Co. split into two companies. Mars bought Kellanova, the owner of snack brands like Pringles, last year. Italian confectioner Ferrero announced in July that it planned to buy WK Kellogg, the cereal company.

Struggling Kraft Heinz has also been considering a split.

Companies have also been snapping up fast-growing brands. Keurig Dr Pepper's rival PepsiCo acquired the prebiotic soda brand Poppi in March to gain a foothold in the fast-growing functional beverage space. And in July, Keurig Dr Pepper acquired Dyla, a maker of powdered drink mixes and water enhancers.

While electric vehicle (EV) ownership continues to rise, there's still a significant gap in access to public EV charging stations here in Michigan. A new study by Michigan State University shows that Michigan needs $998 millon for EV charging stations throughout the state to keep up with current and future demand.

The question is: who should pay? The government, or electric vehicle companies? I spoke with the researchers and EV drivers about what it will take to address this need in our state.

Watch Peter Maxwell's report in the video player below 'There's a lack of chargers all around': New study shows Michigan needs $998 million for EV charging stations

" I am always thinking 'where's the charger?'" said EV driver Mo Alkhabbaz.

"You get feeling real nervous," said EV driver Dale Domain.

For EV drivers, finding a place to charge can be a chore, especially in Michigan, where charging stations for EVs are hard to come by.

"You're always shuffling, (asking) 'where can I find the charger?'" Alkhabbaz mentioned.

Mo has been test-driving an EV for the last week and has noticed something.

"There's a lack of chargers all around," he told me.

I also met Dale Domain, who took a road trip in his EV to Minnesota last year and mapped out how he would get there in his EV.

"Had done some research ahead of time to see where the charging stations were, but it was something that was on my mind throughout because the range is relatively short," Dale said.

The EV tax credit ends on September 30. Dealers I spoke with said EV sales are soaring with this deadline approaching. It's a trend confirmed by automotive analyst John McElroy.

"We're seeing strong increases in EV sales right now because people are rushing to get one before federal incentives go away," McElroy said. "Not just for new ones but for used ones. Used EV sales are going up faster than new ones."

According to the Michigan Secretary of State, as of June of this year, there are over 85,000 registered EVs on the road right now. That number falls short of the state's goal of 2 million EVs by 2030.

"When these incentives run out at the end of September, we are almost for sure going to see a big drop in sales," McElroy said.

When it comes to the EV charging infrastructure, MSU Professor Mehranz Ghamami told me Michigan is behind. Right now, there are less than 4,000 public EV charing stations available.

"There are still gaps in the network here and there that do not fully support the current one percent market share," Ghamami said.

In a recent study, MSU researchers looked at what the state would need if 25 percent of Michigan drivers chose electric vehicles. The state would need close to $1 billion, or over 66,000 new charging stations.

"25 percent by 2030 is not Feasible at this point," Ghamami said.

The funding would be a mix of federal tax dollars and private investment. Just this month, a federal judge made the Trump administration reverse course, unfreezing $5 billion in previously allocated funds for EV charging infrastructure. Michigan is getting $110 million from this, but it's not just about cost; it's also about coverage rural areas, apartment complexes and public access to keep EV drivers ooving.

"In the Upper Peninsula we definitely need more investment, and also in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula," Ghamami said.

The EV drivers I spike with say tax dollars shouldn't be used to fund the build out of the electric charging grid.

"No, I don't thinnk so, unless it's a grant from the EV makers for them to have infrastructure to make more sales," Alkhabbaz said.

"I think everyone should be paying a fair amount," Domain said. "I don't like seeing other people being forced to subsidize the EV."

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It has been since May 31 that anyone has hit all six numbers in the multistate Powerball lottery, causing the jackpot to grow with each drawing.

On Monday, the streak of drawings without a winner grew to 37, as no one matched the five white balls and one Powerball. The jackpot was worth $750 million. Without a winner, Wednesday's jackpot will be even larger, making it the biggest jackpot for a Powerball drawing in 2025 and the seventh-largest in the lottery's history.

Wednesday's $815 million jackpot marks the highest for any multistate lottery this year. If someone wins the jackpot, they have the option of choosing the $815 million payment spread over 29 years, or a lump sum worth about $368 million before tax.

The last time the Powerball jackpot exceeded $800 million was on April 6, 2024, when Cheng Charlie Saephan of Oregon hit all six numbers.

Although Monday's drawing did not result in a jackpot winner, two players won at least $1 million by matching all five white ball numbers.

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The numbers for Monday's drawing were 16, 19, 34, 37, 64 with a Powerball of 22

The odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 292 million.

Powerball also offers prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million, and the odds of winning a smaller prize are about 1 in 25.

Powerball is played in 45 states and Washington, D.C.

Since Powerball lengthened the odds of hitting all six numbers in 2015, the multistate lottery has generally had six to nine winners a year. All 10 of its largest jackpots have also occurred since 2015. The largest Powerball jackpot in history was $2.04 billion, won on Nov. 7, 2022.

Two devastating crashes occurred over the weekend on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit, leaving two children dead and two police officers injured.

The separate incidents, which happened about 2 miles apart, have residents demanding safety improvements along the corridor.

Watch the video reports from Ruta Ulcinaite and Ryan Marshall below: Two crashes on Detroit's Gratiot Avenue raise safety concerns after two children die Two crashes on Detroit's Gratiot Avenue raise safety concerns after two children die

In one crash, a driver allegedly traveling over 80 mph in the 35 mph zone struck a vehicle carrying children, killing two of them. In the other incident, a driver is accused of running a red light and hitting two Detroit police officers.

"No family should have to go through this. No family should have to bear this pain," said Sonja Allen, the mother of the two girls killed in Saturday's crash.

Allen lost her daughters, 8-year-old Savannah Allen Vandergraff and 16-year-old Syiana Allen, in the collision that occurred early Saturday morning on Gratiot near August Avenue.

"It's just devastating it's heartbreaking, it's unbearable," Allen said.

The girls were with their grandmother and another family member finishing up DoorDash deliveries and ready to get dropped off when police say 41-year-old Amir Khalid hit their car as it was turning onto a residential street. Khalid is in custody facing multiple felonies.

"I always try to protect my kids and keep them out of harm's way, and something like this happens," Allen said.

The same day about a mile and a half down the road, two Detroit police officers suffered minor injuries when their patrol car was allegedly struck by a driver who ran a red light.

Vanessa Bostic, who helped the officers, says Gratiot continues to be a problem area.

"Very busy, very busy, they like to drag race on this strip," Bostic said. "Slow down. Peoples lives are at stake."

Watch our report about the crash involving Detroit police officers below: 2 Detroit officers, 1 man injured in crash on east side

The city of Detroit received $12.5 million in state and federal grants last year to make the Gratiot corridor from 8 Mile Road to Randolph Street safer for everyone, with improved pedestrian safety and additional crossings. Plans are still being finalized with work expected to begin next year.

Allen hopes the additional safety measures work, so no other families have to suffer.

"They were good kids, and they didn't deserve to go through this," she said.

Those wishing to help the family with funeral costs for the young girls can find information here.

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President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook Monday evening effective immediately, intensifying a pressure campaign on the independent Fed as he seeks to sway its decisions on interest rates and other economic policy.

In a letter posted on social media, President Trump removed Cook from her position in connection with allegations of mortgage fraud. The White House claims Cook committed fraud in 2021 when she purchased two properties.

In the letter, President Trump writes "The Federal Reserve Act provides that you may be removed, at my discretion, for cause. See 12 U.S.C. 242. I have determined that there is sufficient cause to remove you from your position."

The executive power of the United States is vested to me as President and, as President, I have a solemn duty that the laws of the United States are faithfully enacted," President Trump wrote. "I have determined that faithfully enacting the law requires your immediate removal from office.

Cook has not been legally charged with any such fraud offense. She said at the time the allegations surfaced that she would not be "bullied" into resignation.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, said in a statement Monday The illegal attempt to fire Lisa Cook is the latest example of a desperate President searching for a scapegoat to cover for his own failure to lower costs for Americans. Its an authoritarian power grab that blatantly violates the Federal Reserve Act, and must be overturned in court.

Scripps News has reached out to the Federal Reserve for comment.

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The news of Cook's ouster comes as President Trump has maintained heavy pressure on the independent Federal Reserve and its Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates.

The president has at times insulted Powell and threatened to remove him from his position. This month President Trump called Powell a "stubborn MORON" on social media and urged the rest of the Fed's Board of Governors to exert more control over Fed decisions.

President Trump has separately nominated Stephen Miran, an economist from within his administration, to replace former Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler. Krugler stepped down in August. Miran's appointment is subject to congressional approval.

At its most recent meeting, the Federal Reserve left the federal funds rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.50%, where it has remained since December 2024.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Downtown Allen Park is getting a colorful makeover over the next few weeks as part of "Paint the Park," a new multiyear initiative bringing vibrant murals to local businesses.

The project is creating excitement among residents like Emma Enriquez, who noticed the artwork immediately.

Watch the video report below: Allen Park gets colorful with new Paint the Park mural project

"It definitely caught my eye and I was like wow, that's really good," Enriquez said.

The initiative came about when the Allen Park Downtown Development Authority reached out to The Mural People, a metro Detroit-based organization that works with downtown development authorities on large-scale art installations.

"So, the Allen Park DDA approached me and said we want some murals, so we were happy to oblige," Michelle Tanguay said.

Tanguay is the founder of The Mural People. Artists from as far as Belgium are creating eight new murals on business walls ahead of the city's Made in Michigan Festival beginning Sept. 12.

"Each mural, we really try to touch on a little bit of Allen Park history the past, present or future of what we hope to see," Tanguay said.

One example is new artwork outside Alexander's Cleaners on Allen Road, highlighting the city's status as home of the Detroit Lions. The mural features former Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger, who now teaches drafting and architecture at Allen Park High School.

"They've been a great member of our community and a great asset, and I wanted to show thanks to them for being here and I thought this was a good way of doing that," Alex Alexander, the owner of Alexander's Cleaners, said.

Schlesinger said "most people don't know this but during the offseasons, I used to go back and substitute teach. I actually taught two years at the University Nebraska."

Hear more from Cory Schlesinger in the video player below: Web extra: Former Lions fullback Cory Schlesinger talks about mural of him in Allen Park

Schlesinger says it's an honor to see his image as part of the initiative.

"Allen Park is a great blue collar, great community here," Schlesinger said.

Ben Hughes, director of the Allen Park Downtown Development Authority, hopes the artwork not only adds beauty but also brings extra attention to the city's businesses.

"Certainly, we would hope they would come in and talk to the business owner and maybe come away saying I want to go to that business and support them, and that's part of an economic development tool," Hughes said.

Artist Kevin Burdick says seeing the community's positive reactions has already made the project worthwhile.

"Them giving their approval is that final seal that makes me happy when I go home at night, knowing I'm making a little difference in their commute every day," Burdick said.

Additional murals will be added to businesses in the years to come.

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An independent investigation has substantiated multiple allegations against Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, including driving a city vehicle after drinking alcohol and pressuring officers to help in a custody dispute.

Watch video reports from Randy Wimbley and Brittany Toolis: Investigation finds Hamtramck police chief violated policies Investigation finds Hamtramck police chief violated policies

The city reportedly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for the investigation after a memo from a city employee began circulating, alleging the chief acted improperly on several occasions and may have broken the law.

The investigation, conducted by law firm Miller Johnson, combed through more than half a million documents and included about 40 witness interviews. The findings were released Sunday.

Report released into Hamtramck misconduct report by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit

Substantiated allegations against chief

The investigation found several allegations against Altaheri to be true, including:

Driving a city vehicle after drinking alcohol Pressuring officers to help in a custody dispute Handing a loaded gun to a civilian volunteer and instructing them to put it to someone's head

Residents are calling for immediate action from city leadership.

"I would get fired if I worked like that at my job, doing side deals and took people's safety lightly. I wouldn't have a job," said Tracy Pilcher.

Mark Armand said city leaders need to step up.

"Do what's right for the city. If somebody did all those things they are accused of, then they shouldn't be in charge of anybody," Armand said.

Other officials investigated

The report also examined allegations against Officer David Adamczyk and City Manager Max Garbarino. All three officials are currently on administrative leave.

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The investigation found Adamczyk committed overtime abuse and violated policies regarding stolen property, among other violations.

Regarding Garbarino, the investigation largely did not substantiate the initial allegations against him, but found he exercised poor judgment in his role as city manager, including delaying addressing allegations of misconduct by Altaheri and Adamczyk.

Garbarino told me by phone he would have taken action sooner, but claims Mayor Amer Ghalib told him he had no authority to do so.

"Max was just doing his job. He was a whistleblower, and he came out and did his job, and he shouldn't have been suspended," Armand said.

City officials decline comment

The report was posted on the city's website and taken down soon after, but not before 7 News Detroit downloaded the document.

I reached out to the city's mayor and every member of the city council for comment, but received no responses. I also reached out to Hamtramck's police chief, but have not yet heard back.

The report's findings are set to be discussed at Tuesday's city council meeting.

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More than 1,000 middle school students in Saline are forced to wait to start the school year due to issues of mold and mildew.

Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report: Saline Middle School forced to delay start of school due to mold & mildew issues

The district said safety is a top priority, and cleanup began this past weekend. When I visited the school on Monday, which would have been the first day of school, crews were hard at work.

How did you navigate school delayed a couple days?" I asked parent Katie Wagner.

"With my kids, we had them volunteer this morning, Wagner said.

Wagner said she was able to take the day off work, with the middle school now expected to start on Wednesday.

I feel like they are being transparent. It means keeping our kids safe," Wagner said.

Superintendent Rachel Kowalski met me to explain what was found and when.

This has been the only thing we are working on, other than getting our students back to school," said Kowalski.

Kowalski met me to explain what was found and when.

Teachers didnt return until Wednesday last week. Our hard-working teachers. We started late Monday to get indications of mildew-looking things," Kowalski said.

I've learned similar issues were quickly addressed without delays in Milan, and in Dundee, parents were notified of similar mold-related delays at elementary and middle schools. Classes there are expected to resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Looking into what caused all this, the superintendent in Saline pointed to the excessive humidity and other factors.

President Donald Trump hosted South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung at the White House on Monday, where the two leaders discussed President Trump's 15% tariff rate for South Korea; potential contracts for new shipbuilding and the countries' relationship with North Korea.

The meeting began as President Trump expressed concerns about political tensions in South Korea, which underwent a brief period of martial law earlier this year before the ouster of former president Yoon Suk Yeol.

President Trump wrote on social media before Monday's meeting that the U.S. may not be able to do business in the country if what "seems like a Purge or Revolution" was underway.

I heard bad things, Trump said Monday morning. I don't know if it's true or not. I'll be finding out.

Trump's concerns appeared to relate specifically to recent raids by South Korean police on the conservative Unification Church, and to a raid on Osan Air Base, which is a joint venture between the United States and South Korea.

South Korean officials have said that raid was limited only to areas of the base under South Korean control, while it sought information about Yoon's imposition of martial law.

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During the meeting, President Trump quickly thawed to President Lee. President Trump also said he planned to meet with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, possibly as early as this year. Lee appeared to welcome the possibility, describing a potential stabilizing influence it could have on the Korean Peninsula.

"We think we can do something in that regard with respect to North and South [Korea]," President Trump said on Monday. "And I think you are much more prone to doing that than other leaders that I've been working with from South Korea. And we'll work on that. I think it's very good to work with that. And it's good to get along with Kim Jong-un. And it's good get along with everybody, including president It's good to get along. And I get along with foreign leaders."

A man who was doing landscaping work has died after touching a power line in Sterling Heights Monday afternoon, police said.

Watch Christiana Ford's video report: Man dies after touching power line while working in Sterling Heights, police say

Police said a 41-year-old man of Grosse Pointe Park touched a power line while on a mechanical lift around 2:30 p.m. near Metropolitan Parkway and Mound Road.

The victim was unconscious after touching the power line. When officials arrived, the man was still in the air on the mechanical lift.

First responders performed CPR and the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Monday evening, police said the man died.

DTE released the following statement:

DTE Energy was notified that a member of the public came into contact with a power line while doing landscaping work in Sterling Heights. Tragically, we have learned that this individual has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time. DTE will work closely with officials as the investigation continues into this event. This is an important reminder to take safety precautions around power lines, whether you are a professional or a homeowner working in the yard. Always be sure to look up and know where power lines are located before beginning any outdoor project, particularly those involving working at high elevations and on ladders. If you are near a utility line and are unsure what it is, treat it as if it is energized.&nbsp; For more information on electric safety, please visit our<u>website [dteenergy.com]</u>.&nbsp;

Police have not yet released the man's identity. They are continuing to investigate the incident.

A Vietnam veteran from Lincoln Park has received an overwhelming response after his family asked the community to send him birthday cards for his 80th birthday.

Watch Jolie Sherman's video report: Vietnam veteran receives hundreds of cards for 80th birthday

Robert Carson, who turned 80 today, has received around 500 cards from people across Michigan and beyond. The Lincoln Park mayor also honored him by declaring August 25, 2025, as Robert Carson Day.

"Oh man, we got a ton of them," Carson said.

His ex-wife and caregiver, Paulette DeBaldo-Carson, initiated the birthday card campaign on Facebook earlier this month.

PREVIOUS STORY: Vietnam veteran's family wishes for cards from the community for his 80th birthday Vietnam veteran's family wants cards from the community for his 80th birthday

"I expected 80 cards. That's what I expected," DeBaldo-Carson said.

The response far exceeded expectations, with cards arriving from all over Michigan and from as far away as Florida. Many cards came from veterans, family members of veterans, and those who've lost loved ones who served.

Lincoln Park Mayor Maureen Tobin presented Carson with a proclamation declaring his birthday as Robert Carson Day in the city.

"Honoring him and his service and what he's done for this country means a lot to me, and I'm just very happy to come out and do this for him," Tobin said.

The birthday celebration has also connected Carson with important resources. Rose Walsh, who runs the non-profit Downriver for Veterans in Wyandotte, visited Carson to inform him about benefits available to veterans.

"We help veterans get their benefits, which is what we're going to be doing with this gentleman back here," Walsh said. "Veterans don't seem to understand that if you have boots on the ground, which means you were in a war zone, there's benefits out there for you."

The Lincoln Park Police Department also participated in the celebration, driving by Carson's home with lights and sirens before delivering a card and gifts.

The birthday cards continue to arrive daily, bringing birthday wishes and long-overdue thanks for his service.

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A 56-year-old woman is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while riding her electric bike and then left in a ditch for hours in what police are calling a hit-and-run crash.

Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Woman recovering after being hit by car while riding electric bicycle

Monique Rathbone was found on Sibley Road near Burr early Sunday morning after a man walking to work heard her screaming for help and called 911.

"I was left for dead," Rathbone said. "The pain was unbearable, my whole left side of my body."

Rathbone's daughter, Dominique Rathbone, said her mother was taking her usual route home from work at a local restaurant when she was hit from behind while riding on the shoulder with the flow of traffic.

"That's her main route to and from work," Dominique said. "It's heartbreaking. What was she lying there thinking about? How many people passed her and just didn't care to see what she was doing because she was trying to get attention."

Brownstown Township Police Detective Ian Morrison said police are investigating the crash.

"Yeah, so there's no question on that, so when I looked at the bike, I could tell she was struck by a vehicle, and she knows she was struck by a vehicle, so we're just trying to nail down an exact vehicle and time frame," Morrison said.

Morrison is asking anyone who may have seen anything to come forward.

"Just reach out if anyone saw her riding a bike or saw someone who might have seen her driving in the area," Morrison said. "So what we're interested in would be from the area of Inkster and King Road northbound from there to Sibley and then eastbound to Telegraph."

Monique is recovering from severe injuries, including a punctured lung and broken ankle. She and her family are thankful for the man who stopped to call 911.

"Thank you so much for stopping and helping my mother because had it not been you, she could've been still laying there, she could've been gone," Dominique said.

The family is also pleading with the driver to come forward.

"If possibly you may have been under the influence or just think maybe you hit a deer or an animal or something, have the heart to turn yourself in, please, you literally left my mother there to die, she could've been dead," Dominique said.

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A 40-year-old Dearborn man is fighting for his life and is in critical condition after police say he was intentionally run over while crossing Michigan Avenue.

Watch Brett Kast's video report: Driver charged after police say he purposefully ran over man in Dearborn

Haidar Al Fadawi was crossing the street when surveillance video shows a vehicle speed up, cross over the center turn lane, and hit him.

See surveillance video showing the moments leading up to the attack here: Web extra: Surveillance video of hit-and-run in Dearborn

The 38-year-old allegedly behind the wheel was arraigned in district court on multiple charges including attempted murder.

See the arraignment in the video below: Dearborn man arraigned in hit-and-run over the weekend

Video circulating on social media shows Al Fadawi going to Dearborn police, warning that someone was trying to kill him just hours before the attack.

Surveillance video shows intentional attack

Surveillance video from Westborn Physical Therapy shows Al Fadawi crossing the street around 10:45 p.m. on Saturday. A vehicle that appears to be lying in wait pulls out of a nearby parking lot, speeds up, veers to the left, and hits Al Fadawi as he tries running away. The driver fled the scene, leaving him for dead.

"It's unfathomable that somebody would want to do something so intentionally to hurt someone else over something so miniscule," said Amir Makled, an attorney representing Al Fadawi's family.

Makled described Al Fadawi as a well-known community member and father of seven.

"Haidar is an individual that is a family man; he is a father of seven, he's someone everyone in the community knows, everybody's seen his car in town, that's part of who he is," Makled said.

Al Fadawi's decorated car is well known around town. His family is no stranger to tragedy in 2021, his 7-year-old daughter Batoul was tragically killed in another hit-and-run in Dearborn.

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"Anybody who knew him knew that he wouldn't hurt a fly, so for him to have suffered this type of an injury at the hands of somebody else is really unjustified," Makled said.

Suspect charged, claims ongoing dispute

The man accused of running over Al Fadawi is 38-year-old Murtadha Jabbar Alizairij, who allegedly fled the scene before calling 911 to turn himself in 30 minutes later. He was arraigned on multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder.

"There is a video of the incident, but there are many videos of the victim threatening my client, threatening his family, insulting everybody. This has been building up," said Abed Hammoud, attorney for the defendant.

Both attorneys say Al Fadawi was employed by the suspect's family until a recent dispute. Hammoud claims Al Fadawi was recently let go, but Makled alleges Al Fadawi left after making complaints, saying he had worked as a truck driver and the company failed to have adequate insurance.

Haidar made it very clear that he was upset, that hed be put in a position where hes driving semi trucks that are uninsured. So Haidar received a traffic ticket because of that, and the company failed to respond to the traffic ticket, and thats what upset Haidar so much, said Makled. That's what caused this dispute, it's over a $500 traffic ticket.

Victim warned police before attack

Less than 24 hours before the attack, Al Fadawi visited the police station in what has become a viral video on social media. He asks an officer at the desk for an update on a previous assault on August 21st. Makled says during that assault, Al Fadawi was beaten with a crowbar.

"What happens if they come and try to kill me again, or they kill me?" Al Fadawi is heard saying to an officer.

"Call us," the officer replied.

"After they kill me, I call you?" Al Fadawi is heard asking the officer.

"Sure," the officer responded.

"That's from the police station, they say after they kill you, call me, just in case I get killed," Al Fadawi said as he walked out of the station.

The Dearborn Police Department says that interaction is now under internal review.

"Clearly, Haidar was under the suspicion that these people were out to hurt him and made reports to local law enforcement about these potential threats," Makled said.

Both Dearborn's Mayor and Police Chief released statements on the interaction.

Public safety is our highest priority, and we take every concern seriously. We understand the community has questions and are committed to ensuring trust through transparency and accountability, said Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin.

"Every individual who interacts with the Dearborn Police Department must be treated with dignity, respect, and empathyalways," said Mayor Abdullah Hammoud. "While the suspect is in custody and that investigation moves forward, we are also launching a thorough review of the victims prior interactions with our department. Trust and accountability are not optionalthey are required."

The suspect was given a $750,000 cash surety bond with no 10% option.

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed back Monday on President Donald Trumps threat to deploy the National Guard to the state.

What President Trump is doing is unprecedented and unwarranted, Pritzker said at a news conference. It is illegal. It is unconstitutional. It is un-American.

Trump on Monday described Chicago as a killing field while signing executive orders aimed at ending cashless bail and banning flag burning.

Chicago is a disaster, Trump said. The governor of Illinois should say, President, will you do us the honor of cleaning up our city. We need help.

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Pritzker claimed Trump is manufacturing a crisis and noted that neither he nor Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had been contacted by the White House about working together.

"Let me be perfectly clear, our work to make our city safer still continues," Johnson said. "And while we have made progress, that doesn't mean that we will rest."

Pritzker pointed out that murders, shootings, robberies and burglaries are all down year over year.

Mr. President, do not come to Chicago, Pritzker said. You are neither wanted here nor needed here.

The Trump administration on Monday appeared to dismiss those warnings.

If these Democrats spent half as much time addressing crime in their cities as they did going on cable news to complain about President Trump, we wouldnt be in this situation to begin with. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said in a statement to Scripps News.

Federal law allows a president to deploy the National Guard under certain circumstances, but many Democrats argue that the legal threshold for such action has not been met.

Pritzker added that he would take legal action, if necessary, to prevent U.S. military forces from patrolling the streets of Chicago.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that requires the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute incidents in which an American flag is burned.

The order runs counter to a Supreme Court decision that holds flag burning is free speech explicitly protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

That ruling, in Texas v. Johnson in 1989, held that burning the American flag constituted "symbolic speech" and was guaranteed protection. It noted that even if society found acts of speech "outrageous" or offensive, they remained protected from government interference.

The new order from the White House includes qualifications that such burning may still be prosecuted if it could be considered incitement.

"Notwithstanding the Supreme Courts rulings on First Amendment protections, the Court has never held that American Flag desecration conducted in a manner that is likely to incite imminent lawless action or that is an action amounting to fighting words is constitutionally protected," the order reads.

Those found guilty under the new order will face a year in jail without the possibility of early release. Foreign nationals found guilty may have residency or other permits revoked and may be deported.

President Trump said in remarks during the signing that flag burning incites riots at levels we've never seen before," without offering specific evidence.

I guess it was a 5 to 4 decision," the president said of the 1989 Supreme Court case that protected flag burning. "They called it freedom of speech. But theres another reason, which is perhaps much more important. Its called death."

"Because what happens when you burn a flag is the area goes crazy, Trump said. If you have hundreds of people, they go crazy.

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Other orders President Trump signed Monday include measures to increase federal oversight of National Guard units and to cut funding for states over certain cashless bail practices.

An order directs the hiring of more U.S. Park Police and federal prosecutors to focus on violent and property crimes in D.C. It directs the Secretary of Defense to create a specialized unit within the D.C. National Guard "subject to activation under Title 32 of the United States Code, that is dedicated to ensuring public safety and order in the Nations capital." They will also be "deputized to enforce federal law."

It also directs the Secretary of Defense to begin training members of each state's Army and Air National Guards to "quell civil disturbances." It calls for a "National Guard quick reaction force that shall be resourced, trained, and available for rapid nationwide deployment."

Another order calls for executive agencies to withhold federal funds to states and jurisdictions that have eliminated cashless bail "for crimes that pose a clear threat to public safety and order, including offenses involving violent, sexual, or indecent acts, or burglary, looting, or vandalism."

A beloved Utah violist was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday, leaving his friends and family in a state of shock and concern.

John Shin's wife, DaNae, said on social media she got a call Monday afternoon from her husband. He told her, "Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be okay, please call our attorney.

DaNae said she doesn't have any more details about his arrest or his whereabouts.

Shock and at the same time, not surprising, said family friend Gabriel Gordon. "This is the direction that our country has been headed in.

Gordon has known Shin for about 10 years and connected with him through the violin. Shin plays at places like the Salt Lake Symphony, Utah Symphony and Ballet West.

We have not heard a single word from him since that phone call, he said.

Gordon said Shin came to Utah from South Korea when he was 10 years old and has been working his way through the legal system on different visas ever since.

John was brought here on a K2 visa when he was 10 years old, Gordon said. "When he graduated from the University of Utah and his father passed away, he was granted DACA status."

Shin's citizenship paperwork is currently pending.

When he and DaNae got married, he put in his paperwork for citizenship. That was three years ago. Generally, it takes about five years for that paperwork to go through, and he was just waiting for that to happen, Gordon said.

The reason Shin was detained remains unknown.

The Scripps News Group in Salt Lake City attempted to get in contact with the familys attorney and ICE for more information, but we were unable to get our questions answered before this story was published.

His former college professor, Robert Baldwin, said he was an eager student at the University of Utahs College of Fine Arts.

He would get excited about the next piece we were going to play and go and research different recordings and come with ideas, Baldwin said.

Baldwin added that he hopes contributions people make to society are taken into account in these situations.

Not knowing anything about the situation of his immigration status, that is a very human aspect of what we're feeling right now, and why we feel shocked, and why we feel the loss that someone like that, a musical collaborator, is no longer able to be here with us, Baldwin said.

Many are worried for him, especially after hearing he was taken to a detention center in Colorado.

John is a person who is a very sensitive human being, a sensitive individual, and I worry about his well-being in that environment, Baldwin said.

His family depends on him, Gordon said. He can't be there for them right now, and I just feel like I have to do something about it.

Gordon said he will be playing his violin at the Utah Capitol every day until Shin is back home.

The family has started a GoFundMe to help cover legal fees, and they are encouraging those who knew Shin to write a letter attesting to his character that would go to the judge in his case.

This story was originally published by Caroleina Hassett with the Scripps News Group in Salt Lake City.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has declared a disaster emergency in Pueblo County following the discovery of "20 or so" bodies behind a hidden door at the private business of the county coroner last week.

Polis has also called for the resignation of Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter after the disturbing discovery at Davis Mortuary.

Cotter is currently under investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation after the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) suspended him from operating his mortuary.

DORA conducted a yearly inspection on Wednesday, where they say they discovered "around 20 or so" human bodies behind a hidden door in the mortuary.

Some of those bodies had been there for up to 15 years, according to a statement Cotter made to DORA inspectors.

"Im sickened for the families of the loved ones who are impacted by this unacceptable misconduct. It is clear public trust has been lost and Mr. Cotter must resign as the Pueblo County Coroner immediately," said Polis in a statement. "He should be investigated and if warranted, prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. No one should ever have to wonder if their loved one is being taken care of with dignity and respect after theyve passed, and Mr. Cotter must be held to account for his actions."

Polis's declaration of emergency allows Pueblo to access more state resources to assist in the investigation and clean-up that will be needed in the building.

Specifically, $300,000 will be transferred from Colorado's State Emergency Reserve Cash Fund (SERCF) to the Disaster Emergency Fund (DEF) to help with the hazardous mitigation efforts.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation will be providing updates in their investigation on Friday.

This story was originally published by Aidan Hulting with the Scripps News Group in Colorado Springs.

The Detroit Lions are releasing quarterback Hendon Hooker, according to a report from Mike Garafolo.

Hooker, the 2023 third-round pick, appeared in just three games for the Lions during his regular season career, all blowouts by Detroit.

During the 2025 preseason, he threw for 187 yards, zero touchdowns and three interceptions.

With the release, Kyle Allen will be the backup to Jared Goff. He threw for 401 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions during the preseason.

In todays Health Alert, researchers found that what you drink every day may affect more than just your waistline. A new study suggests sugary sodas and fizzy drinks could raise your risk of hair loss.

New study suggests sugary sodas and fizzy drinks could raise risk of hair loss

The researchers looked at 17 studies on diet and hair health. What they found is that people who drink a lot of sodas and fizzy drinks more than 3,500ml per week or about 11 cans - were more likely to have thinning hair or hair loss.

So, why might that be? Well, excess sugar is linked to poor circulation and inflammation. That can weaken hair follicles and contribute to hair loss.

Aside from sugary drinks, the researchers found some other interesting links. Low vitamin D levels were linked to worse cases of both androgenetic alopecia - the medical term for genetic pattern baldness - and alopecia areata - an autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles. Also, too much vitamin A or retinol was tied to more severe autoimmune hair loss. And alcohol was also linked to more hair loss and slower hair growth.

Hair loss is very common. By age 50, about 85% of men and nearly half of women will experience some form of it.

On the positive side, the review suggests that keeping vitamin D at healthy levels may protect against both genetic and autoimmune hair loss. Iron can also play a role, as supplementation was linked with improved hair growth in women with feminine alopecia. Also, protein intake may play a role in keeping hair strong. And some evidence suggests soy, veggies like broccoli and cauliflower, and certain multi-nutrient supplements, may also support hair health.

So, if youre noticing hair loss, focus on eating well, getting enough vitamin D, iron, and protein, and cutting back on sugary drinks and alcohol, which is what we should all be doing anyway. And if youre concerned, talk to your doctor.

There are effective treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and laser therapy for some types of hair loss. New treatments are also being studied. For example, an experimental medication, called PP405, showed early success in regrowing hair in both men and women within just a couple of months.

The encouraging news is that, in many cases, there are steps you can take to slow hair loss or even improve it.