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'The hostages are back': Trump touts Gaza ceasefire deal before Israeli legislature

President Donald Trump received a standing ovation at the Israeli Knesset on Monday as he celebrated a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

He spoke to Israels national legislature shortly after Hamas released the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages as part of the ceasefire deal brokered by Trump.

"The hostages are back," President Trump said. "Isn't that nice? First time I said the hostages are back. It feels so good to say it."

President Trump spent more than 10 minutes thanking those involved in helping achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Bibi Netanyahu, adviser Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

RELATED STORY | Hamas frees all living Israeli hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire agreement

President Trump recalled how the war started; Hamas launched a surprise attack on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostages.

"Never forget and never again," President Trump said to applause.

Following the attack, Israel launched an assault on Gaza, killing thousands in its effort to destroy Hamas.

"Israel, with our help, has won all that they can," President Trump added. "By force of arms, you've won ... Now it's time to translate these victories against terrorists on the battlefield into the ultimate prize of peace and prosperity for the entire Middle East."

President Trumps 20-point plan, agreed to by Israel and Hamas, calls for the demilitarization of Gaza, including Hamas surrendering all its weapons. The president touted the agreement as a positive step for Palestinians, noting he plans to take part in the effort to rebuild Gaza.

"The total focus of Gazans must be on restoring the fundamentals of stability, safety, dignity and economic development, so they can finally have the better life that their children really do deserve after all these decades of horror," President Trump said.

While most of President Trumps speech was celebrated, there was a brief moment of tension. A Knesset member was escorted out after shouting at the president. The chamber quickly erupted in chants of Trump! Trump! Trump! to drown out the interruption.

NFL to review fight after Detroit Lions-Kansas City Chiefs game, report says

The NFL will be reviewing the postgame fight between Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Adam Schefter reported Monday morning that the league will review the fight, and one NFL official told him, "determinations on discipline made from there."

After the game, Branch was seen throwing a punch at Schuster-Smith. It stemmed from Patrick Mahomes attempting to high-five Branch near midfield and Branch walking past Mahomes.

I did a little childish thing, Branch said, but I'm tired of people doing stuff in between the play and refs don't catch it. They be trying to bully me out there and I don't I shouldn't have did it. It was childish.

I love Brian Branch, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, but what he did is inexcusable, and it's not going to be accepted here. It's not what we do. It's not what we're about. I apologized to Coach (Andy) Reid and the Chiefs, and Smith-Schuster. That's not OK. That's not what we do here. It's not going to be OK. He knows it. Our team knows it. That's not what we do.

Smith-Schuster came away with a bloody nose from the punch.

The guy came up and hit JuJu for what looked like no reason, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said. That's tough. But pretty good damage on JuJu's nose.

Self storage beware: Low introductory rates lead to big rent hikes

Almost one in three Americans use self-storage facilities, with many drawn in by affordable introductory offers as low as $84 a month for a car-sized unit.

But what starts as a reasonable monthly rate can quickly become a financial burden as more and more companies are now implementing frequent price increases.

Bonnie Sales, an artist who needed extra space for her art supplies and old furniture, experienced this firsthand when she rented a 10-by-20-foot storage unit.

"The first month was $169 a month," Sales said. "Then it was $173."

But the increases didn't stop there.

"The next month it was $285," Sales said.

The dramatic price jump was especially frustrating when Sales discovered the same facility was offering new customers a promotional rate of just $84 per month.

Watch a customer react to multiple rent hikes in a year, and see what you can do:

Soaring storage unit prices: Why is storage getting so expensive?

When Sales called to complain about the increase, she was told the company had the right to raise rates.

"They say it's in your contract, and they have the right to do so," Sales said.

The facility's website confirms this policy, stating "The facility can review and adjust rates on a month-to-month basis."

Now a name for frequent rent increases

Rent increases have become so common in the self-storage industry that there's even a name for them: existing-customer rate increases, or "ECRIs," which help operators maximize revenue.

Mirela Mohan, a real estate trends expert with the platform StorageCafe, said an average storage unit costs around $140 per month, while climate-controlled units average $153.

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While increases do happen, Mohan said there are ways customers can save money.

"Many facilities offer the first month off if you're renting for a long term and also you might want to ask if they offer student or military discount," Mohan said.

According to StorageCafe, you can reduce your costs by:

Clearing out clutter and selling items no longer needed if you've been holding onto belongings for years. You may then be able to downsize into a smaller, cheaper unit. Pack items in clear bins so you know what's inside. Do the math to determine the size you really need instead of guessing. Many people end up renting a larger storage unit than they really need.

Most importantly, before moving belongings into storage, ask companies about their rent-increase policies.

Find out if you can lock in a price for 12 months, as you can with an apartment.

Sales told us she feels trapped by the high rates because moving out would be too expensive.

"If I do just move out of there, I have to hire a truck, hire movers," Sales said.

Experts recommend asking about rate hikes before signing a contract, and calling to negotiate if hit with a rate increase.

That way you don't waste your money.

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Suspect & officer injured after officer-involved shooting at Roseville police headquarters

A suspect and a police officer were hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting that happened in Roseville on Monday morning, police tell us.

Watch footage from the scene after the shooting Police investigate after officer-involved shooting in Roseville

The shooting happened at police headquarters, located at 29753 Gratiot Avenue, just after 4:30 a.m.\

Authorities say that a 36-year-old Roseville man rammed a Pontiac G5 into an occupied police vehicle. We're told he proceeded to get out of the car, holding a knife. Two officers told the man to drop the knife, and when he did not listen to commands, the officers shot at the man, striking him.

Roseville Police Chief Mitch Berlin says that the suspect who was shot by police is still in the hospital, while the officer who was in the vehicle at the time of the crash has since been released. The two officers who fired their weapons were uninjured.

See video from Chopper 7 over the scene in the video below Chopper 7 video over the scene of officer-involved shooting in Roseville

Police say that the officer who was hit was legally parked.

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

Israelis embrace loved ones as Hamas releases hostages from captivity in Gaza

People in Israel are rejoicing Monday as loved ones return home after Hamas released the remaining 20 living hostages from Gaza under a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump

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The freed hostages were being reunited with emotional family members after receiving medical evaluations. As part of the deal, Israel also agreed to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners who returned home and were greeted by cheering crowds.

The ceasefire halts two years of war in Gaza that killed tens of thousands of people. It also opens the flow of humanitarian aid into the region. The world's leading authority on food crises has noted that more than half a million people in Gaza face catastrophic levels of hunger, and many more risk dying from malnutrition.

President Trump traveled to Israel on Monday to celebrate the ceasefire agreement. Speaking before the Israeli legislature at the Knesset, he declared an end to the war and called for longstanding peace in the Middle East.

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"It's an incredible triumph for Israel and the world to have all of these nations working together as partners in peace," President Trump said. "And it's pretty unusual for you to see that but it happened in this case. This was a very unusual point in time a brilliant point in time. Generations from now, this will be remembered as the moment that everything began to change and change very much for the better. Like the U.S.A. right now, it will be the golden age of Israel and the golden age of the Middle East."

The peace deal came together after a flurry of diplomatic activity over the past few weeks that culminated in a breakthrough last week, with Trump announcing phase one of the deal on Truth Social after hinting it was imminent earlier in the day. Phase one of the ceasefire agreement includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces to an agreed upon line, starting a 72 hour period for Hamas to return hostages both living and dead that the group has held for more than two years.

That includes the return of 28 dead hostages. However, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters said it was "shocked and dismayed" to find out that only four deceased hostages would be returned on Monday.

"This represents a blatant breach of the agreement by Hamas," the group said in a statement obtained by Scripps News. "We expect Israel's government and the mediators to take immediate action to rectify this grave injustice."

Officials said once the release of all hostages occurs, the U.S. will work with the Israelis and U.S. Central Command to set up a joint task force. An official says the U.S. will have 200 people on the ground with a role to oversee and make sure there are no violations, with armed forces from Egypt and Qatar. U.S. troops, another official noted, are not intended to go into Gaza.

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The next phase of the ceasefire agreement, according to officials, is determining what comes next in Gaza.

President Trumps 20-point plan, introduced publicly last month, calls for the decommissioning of Hamas weapons, for Gaza to be governed under a "technocratic apolitical Palestinian committee" overseen by an international Board of Peace chaired by Trump, without a governing role for Hamas and with guarantees from regional partners to ensure Hamas complies with obligations. It also calls for the creation of a temporary International Stabilization Force to deploy in Gaza to help train police and secure borders, which will start building after the hostages are released.

The Trump administration views the deal as a chance for broader peace in the Middle East.

This is a very delicate time, but I do think there's a real chance the first time, the first time I've seen in the last two years, that you really have a chance to get back to the good momentum that occurred at the end of the President Trump's first administration in the Middle East, a senior U.S. official said.

This is a developing news story. Check back for updates.

Gas prices hit a 2025 low in Michigan, down 17 cents from last week

Gas prices in Michigan have hit a new 2025 low, with the average driver paying $2.92 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.

That's down 17 cents from last week, 16 cents from this time last month, and 37 cents from this time last year.

For a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $43, down $14 from last year's highest prices.

Average gas prices in metro Detroit are down, with the average price being $2.93 per gallon, down 13 cents from last week and 48 cents from this time last year.

Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices across the state:

Most expensive gas price averages:  Ann Arbor ($3.04), Jackson ($2.94), Marquette ($2.93) Least expensive gas price averages: Grand Rapids ($2.84), Flint ($2.84), Traverse City ($2.89)

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Man killed after being struck by driver on Detroit's west side

One man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Detroit's west side early Monday morning.

Watch our live report from the 6 a.m. show Man killed after being struck by driver on Detroit's west side

We're told the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on Joy Road and Central Street, with police telling us that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say the vehicle fled the scene after the crash, with the Detroit Police Fatal Squad looking further into the incident.

Brian Branch and the Lions end a frustrating loss at Kansas City with postgame fisticuffs

A long, frustrating night for the Detroit Lions inside Arrowhead Stadium ended with Brian Branch delivering a punch to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, setting off a brief fistfight among players from both teams.

It was about as much fight as the Lions showed all night.

They were dominated on both sides of the ball by a Kansas City team coming off a mistake-filled mess in Jacksonville with no interest in falling two games below .500. Indeed, the Chiefs shut down the prolific Detroit offense, holding it to less than half its season scoring average, and their own offense romped up and down the field on the way to a 30-17 victory Sunday night.

We got worked pretty good, Lions coach Dan Campbell admitted afterward.

Afterward is when the real fireworks happened.

As red ones were set bursting over the stadium to celebrate the Chiefs' victory, Patrick Mahomes tried to give a high-five to Branch as they met near midfield. The Lions safety walked right past the Kansas City quarterback and Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster took umbrage with the move, walking up to Branch and having a few words with him.

Branch responded by throwing a right hook that knocked Smith-Schuster to the ground.

The veteran wide receiver leaped to his feet and went after Branch, who played through an ankle injury that had kept him out of practice most of the week. Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco tried to get between them, but Branch succeeded in ripping Smith-Schuster's helmet off as dozens of players from both teams converged on the scrum.

I did a little childish thing, Branch said, but I'm tired of people doing stuff in between the play and refs don't catch it. They be trying to bully me out there and I don't I shouldn't have did it. It was childish.

Eventually, coaches and players managed to separate the parties, and they finally left the field for the locker room. Branch could be facing yet another hefty fine he was docked $23,186 for face-masking and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties against Green Bay last month and perhaps even a suspension for his actions.

I love Brian Branch, Campbell said, but what he did is inexcusable, and it's not going to be accepted here. It's not what we do. It's not what we're about. I apologized to Coach (Andy) Reid and the Chiefs, and Smith-Schuster. That's not OK. That's not what we do here. It's not going to be OK. He knows it. Our team knows it. That's not what we do.

Smith-Schuster came away with a bloody nose from the punch.

The guy came up and hit JuJu for what looked like no reason, Reid said. That's tough. But pretty good damage on JuJu's nose.

Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton was on the sideline getting tape cut off when he caught sight of the fracas.

The big thing for us is make sure our guys are safe, Bolton said. Make sure our quarterback is good and our guys taken care of.

The loss snapped a four-game win streak for Detroit, which was trying to pull off a rare feat by winning two consecutive games in Arrowhead Stadium. Instead, the Lions allowed 355 yards of total offense, forced just one punt, and were unable to make the stops they needed late in the fourth quarter to give their offense a chance to mount a comeback.

Jared Goff finished with just 203 yards passing, though he did have touchdown throws to Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta, while Amon-Ra St. Brown was held to 45 yards receiving. Jahmyr Gibbs needed 17 carries for 65 yards, and nine for 32 came on the game's opening drive, when Detroit marched right down field for what looked like a touchdown.

David Montgomery took a direct snap near the goal line and threw to Goff, who had gone into motion, caught the pass and then barreled into the end zone. But long after the play had finished, the officials huddled and decided that Goff never got set even though no flags were thrown on the flag and the illegal motion penalty wiped away the the touchdown.

After a delay-of-game penalty, the Lions had to settle for a field goal and a 3-0 lead.

It was just the start of a frustrating night for Campbell and his team.

It doesn't matter if I agree or disagree (with the penalty), he said. They said he never stopped. He stayed in motion. You can't stay in motion. But that had no bearing on the game. We lost by 13 points.

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Local jewerly shops, investors say it's not too late to cash in as gold prices soars

As gold prices continue to soar to record highs, it's sending ripples through everything from Wall Street to local jewelry shops, and investors say it's not too late to cash in.

Watch Peter's story in the video player below Local jewerly shops, investors say it's not too late to cash in as gold prices soars

"just got some broken jewelry," said Rebecca Nowak, who is selling gold. "Some one earrings, just some stuff like that."

It's a gold rush in 2025: the price of gold is going over $4,000 per ounce for the first time, and every day, people are looking to capitalize.

"Non-stop all day, yesterday and today, buying and selling," said Randy Cole.

Cole is the co-owner of the Diamond Vault of Troy, and said he's seen a surge in customer traffic of people coming into their store to see what they can turn their old jewelry into.

"We actually get some people now who are bringing in old gold jewelry and turning that in and using the cash from the old jewelry to buy silver and gold bars," Cole said.

Experts say this 2025 Gold Rush is being driven by economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, and geopolitical tensions. Investors are seeking a safe haven, financial expert Steve Cotton explained to me.

"What's driving the price of gold right now is several things, one is increased demand, and the second is that finance ministries and central banks are buying more and more gold," Cotton said.

He also told me that there's still time to invest.

"It's not too late to get in as long as you keep it a modest part of your portfolio," Cotton said.

This can include tangled and broken necklaces, to forgotten gold pieces.

"Nothing that I brought is difficult to part with, and most of it, I won't even remember when I leave," Nowak said.

People like Rebecca Nowak are digging through their drawers and heading to gold buyers like Tappers in West Bloomfield.

"The high price of gold is very enticing," she told me. "So that is what really motivated me to gather all of that stuff that has been crowding up my jewlery box"

But if you're thinking about selling, experts advise you to do your homework.

"People are unaware of the fact that 24 karat gold is really the only pure gold there is," said metals expert Lance Sharpiro. "So when they hold a whole bunch of material in their hands they don't understand pretty much it's only going to be half the weight or half the value."

And Randy added that if you're looking to buy gold coins or bars, make sure to buy from a reputible source.

"If it's too good to be true, it's not true," Cole said.

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Students will return to Detroit's Gompers Elementary and Middle School after stabbing incident

Students at Gompers Elementary and Middle School on Detroit's west side will return to classes Monday morning for the first time since a stabbing incident that closed the school for three days.

Watch Tiarra's report in the video player below Students will return to Detroit's Gompers Elementary and Middle School after stabbing incident Watch the morning report from Ryan Marshall Students will return to Detroit's Gompers Elementary and Middle School after stabbing incident

The school was closed Wednesday through Friday after an eighth-grade student stabbed a 14-year-old classmate. The alleged attacker's mother was also arrested for reportedly giving her daughter the knife used in the incident.

Detroit Public Schools Community District has announced several new security measures that will be in place when students return:

Security guards will increase from two to three A police officer will be stationed on-site Enhanced oversight of metal detector usage will be implemented

The district revealed that when the mother entered the school, a metal detector sounded, but she was not searched by a security guard. That guard has since been removed from their position.

Sereta Alston, whose 11-year-old daughter attends Gompers and was present during Wednesday's incident, shared her feelings about the return to school.

"I'm going up there Monday, tomorrow, they're going to have counseling, that's what they said and we're going to deal with it," Alston said.

When asked about any reservations regarding her daughter's return, Alston put the situation in perspective.

"In this day and times, I got reservations when she get up and no I don't have any more reservations about her going up to the school than I have her going out in the street here," Alston said.

Alston described her emotions following the incident as conflicted.

"I was just thankful and sad. Thankful it wasn't her and sad for the mother," Alston said.

The mother of the stabbed student, Jazyn Morgan, previously expressed concerns about the security breach that allowed the weapon into the school.

"What if was a gun, if you didn't search and that was a knife, just imagine if it was a gun that she brought in. It's like how did y'all let this happen?" Morgan said.

Detroit City Council President Pro-Tem James Tate and community members will be at the school Monday morning to greet students as they arrive at 7:30 a.m.

In a Facebook video posted Saturday, Tate emphasized the importance of supporting the students during this difficult time.

"Right now, the most important thing is we have to wrap our arms around these young people," Tate said.

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Tiger Woods undergoes seventh back surgery in 11 years to replace collapsed disk

Golf fans will have to wait a little longer if they hope to see Tiger Woods return to competitive play as he is facing yet another health setback.

The 49-year-old golf legend announced Saturday that he underwent back surgery a day earlier to have a disk replaced in his back. It marks Woods' seventh back operation since 2014, but he said the surgery went successful and he is recovering.

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"After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with Doctors and Surgeons to have tests taken," Woods said in a statement. "The scans determined that I had a collapsed disc in L4/5, disc fragments and a compromised spinal canal. I opted to have my disc replaced yesterday, and I already know I made a good decision for my health and my back."

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Woods, who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2022, has not competed in a PGA Tour event since the 2024 Open Championship, in which he failed to make the weekend cut. He underwent his sixth back surgery after that tournament to relieve pain and spasms.

Then in March of this year, Woods announced he had ruptured his left Achilles tendon in his ankle while training and underwent surgery. This is separate from his right Achilles tendon, which he ruptured and had repaired in 2008.

Ann Arbor startup creates smartwatch-sized alcohol monitor to replace bulky ankle devices

A Michigan startup is revolutionizing alcohol monitoring with a wearable device no bigger than a smartwatch, aiming to remove the stigma associated with traditional ankle monitors.

WATCH FARAZ'S STORY IN THE VIDEO PLAYER BELOW Ann Arbor startup creates smartwatch-sized alcohol monitor to replace bulky ankle devices

ArborSense, a University of Michigan spinout based in Ann Arbor, has developed G.R.A.D.E graphene-based alcohol detection equipment after nearly eight years of refining sensor-based wearable technology.

"We are working on making noninvasive detection sensors that can be used in a wide variety of industries and fields. Primarily right now we're focusing on criminal justice and rehabilitation, so people that have substance use disorder can wear one of our products. It's very discreet and it removes stigma," CEO Jason Tizedes said.

The transdermal device detects alcohol through the skin and is significantly smaller than existing technology. While current market devices require two drinks per hour before detecting alcohol, ArborSense's technology can detect one drink per hour.

"The technology that exists in the market right now needs to see two drinks per hour before it would be able to detect alcohol. We have been able to kind of isolate the alcohol in the system and really turn down or turn up the sensitivity on our sensor to be able to detect one drink per hour," Tizedes said.

Traditional alcohol monitoring devices have remained largely unchanged for two decades, resembling bulky ankle monitors that Tizedes compared to "1970s headphones." The new device has the same footprint as most smartwatches, making it easier for users to wear and adapt to daily life.

The technology addresses several market gaps. Current devices are approximately 10 years old, don't pair with smartphones, lack autonomous cellular connectivity, and haven't seen price reductions due to limited competition.

"There's really only one player. And because of that, the price hasn't ever come down," Tizedes said.

The cost comparison shows traditional devices range from $10 to $15 per day, while ArborSense's unit costs between $7 and $9 daily.

The device doesn't alert the wearer but instead sends instant notifications to monitoring authorities through text message, email, or automated phone calls. The system detects tampering attempts, including cutting the strap, undoing the buckle, or sliding objects underneath to prevent skin contact.

G.R.A.D.E wearables are available through court-mandated programs, but concerned parents and attorneys can also access them through a volunteer program.

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Michigan falls out of AP Top 25 after USC loss, Indiana leaps into Top 3

Indiana moved up to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday for its highest ranking in program history and Texas was among five teams entering the Top 25 after eight ranked teams, three of them previously unbeaten, lost over the weekend.

Ohio State and Miami remained the top two teams while the Hoosiers earned a four-spot promotion for their 10-point win at then-No. 3 Oregon. No. 4 Texas A&M and No. 5 Mississippi traded places after the Aggies' 17-point home win over Florida and the Rebels' three-point home win over Washington State.

The Buckeyes strengthened their hold on No. 1 with a solid road win against then-No. 17 Illinois and received 50 first-place votes, 10 more than last week. Miami, which was idle, earned 13 first-place votes and Indiana got the other three.

Alabama moved up two spots to No. 6 and was followed by Texas Tech, Oregon, Georgia and LSU. Oregon dropped five spots and has its lowest ranking in 20 polls since it was No. 8 in September 2024.

Indianas groundbreaking run under second-year coach Curt Cignetti has been one of the biggest stories in college football since last season. The Hoosiers went into the Oregon game 0-46 on the road against top-five teams and, before Sunday, had never been ranked higher than No. 4. Their three first-place votes are their most in a poll since they got the same number when they were ranked No. 6 on Nov. 5, 1945.

Oklahoma plunged eight spots to No. 14 with its first loss, 23-6 to Texas. The Longhorns were the preseason No. 1 team, but a season-opening loss at Ohio State and Week 6 loss at Florida dropped them out of the Top 25. In beating the rival Soooners, they held a top-10 opponent without a touchdown for the first time since 1979 and re-entered the poll at No. 21.

Missouri, which started 5-0, fell two spots to No. 16 after its three-point home loss to Alabama.

In and out

No. 20 Southern California, ranked two weeks in September, returned on the strength of its 18-point home win over Michigan.

No. 21 Texas picked up its first win of the season against a ranked opponent and won't see another one for at least three weeks.

No. 23 Utah is back after a three-week absence following a 32-point win over Arizona State.

No. 24 Cincinnati beat UCF at home for its fifth straight win and is ranked for the first time since 2022.

No. 25 Nebraska came from behind to beat Maryland on the road and has its first ranking of the season.

Michigan (15), Illinois (17), Arizona State (21), Iowa State (22) and Florida State (25) dropped out.

Poll points

No. 4 Texas A&M has its highest ranking in a regular season since it was No. 3 in September 1995.

No. 25 Nebraska is ranked in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2013-14.

With five teams dropping out, it was the most turnover in a regular-season poll since seven teams fell out Oct. 2, 2022.

Conference call

SEC (10) Nos. 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 21.

Big Ten (5) Nos. 1, 3, 8, 20, 25.

Big 12 (4) Nos. 7, 15, 23, 24.

ACC (3) Nos. 2, 12, 18.

American (2) Nos. 19, 22.

Independent (1) No. 13.

Ranked vs. ranked

No. 5 Mississippi (6-0) at No. 9 Georgia (5-1): Judging by their close call against Washington State, the Rebels might have been looking ahead to this one. They've lost six straight in Athens since 1996.

No. 10 LSU (5-1) at No. 17 Vanderbilt (5-1): Tigers have won 10 straight in the series. Both teams will be ranked in this matchup for the first time since 1947.

No. 11 Tennessee (5-1) at No. 6 Alabama (5-1): A Top 25 matchup for fifth straight year. Both teams coming off hard-fought, three-point wins.

No. 20 Southern California (5-1) at No. 13 Notre Dame (4-2): High stakes in this storied series with both teams clinging to playoff hopes.

No. 23 Utah (5-1) at No. 15 BYU (6-0): First Top 25 matchup in this one since 2009. Last year, Cougars benefited from a questionable fourth-down defensive holding penalty before kicking field goal with 4 seconds left for a 22-21 win.

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Lithium-ion batteries can spark holiday travel hazards if not packed safely

The holiday travel season is almost here, and if you dont want yours to start with a major headache, you are going to want to pay attention to the types of batteries you are packing.

Many people jump on a plane with their phone or laptop and don't give it a second thought but those little batteries could cause big problems.

Anything that could be recharged could be a potential hazard," said ESCAPE Inc. President Michael McLeier.

That includes Lithium-ion batteries, which, under the wrong conditions, have the potential to be dangerous.

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McLeier recommends being extra careful not to store anything with a rechargeable battery like a laptop, phone or e-cigarette in your checked luggage.

The device could actually overheat," said McLeier. "The battery pack could overheat. It could cause a fire.

If you cant avoid checking a battery, airlines do have specific instructions on how you need to pack them. That includes making sure the battery doesn't have contact with other batteries or metal.

But, no matter where you are going, paying attention to where you get your batteries from is just as important.

Making sure that we're buying them from a reputable source," McLeier added. "Making sure that they are nationally tested, laboratory seal of approval, which is like underwriters, laboratory, Ul, FM, global, they meet those stringent standards and testing requirements, so they're not going to be at risk for our consumers.

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And your batterys final destination is another point of focus. McLeier recommends not throwing away any Lithium-Ion battery in the regular trash, but instead take it to an approved recycling center or ask your local fire department.

"When these are disposed of and they get to the recycle center, it can cause a very expensive fire," McLeier said. "It can be a life safety hazard, and we've had recycle facilities that have actually had significant damage to their equipment when they come in contact with a lithium-ion battery.

And all this goes for batteries in the home as well, with the added plea to make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside and outside every sleeping area.

This story was originally published by Andy Curtis with the

Scripps News Group in Grand Rapids.

MSP confiscates drugs, guns after traffic stop in Detroit

One person has been arrested after police found drugs and guns in their car during a traffic stop in Detroit on Saturday night.

We're told the traffic stop happened after a driver disregarded a stop sign. Troopers who pulled the suspect over say that they had a suspended license.

Police searched the car and found a Glock 40 caliber handgun behind the radio, along with over 50 grams of ecstasy and 19 oxycodone pills in the vehicle.

After receiving a search warrant, authorities went to the suspect's home and found cash, 28 more grams of ecstasy, 8 grams of methamphetamine, one revolver and a 12 gauge shotgun.

Below are photos MSP provided of the guns, drugs and money confiscated:

The suspect has been arrested and is currently lodged at the Detroit detention center, awaiting a court date.

Great work by troopers taking this dangerous driver off the streets, said F/Lt. Mike Shaw on X. Troopers then continued their investigation and located narcotics and firearms that could have ended up in our neighborhoods.

'Out of control': Cyber experts track increase in online scams, more fraudsters targeting seniors

Online and text message scams are on the rise.

Tim Harrington lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and told the Scripps News Group in Tampa he started noticing them a few years ago.

"Its just gotten progressively worse since. Like its, its completely out of control," said Harrington.

Former law enforcement officer turned cybersecurity expert and now principal owner of Equitas Cyber, Edith Santos, has seen the increase.

"The scams have been pretty much the same, whats evolved is the execution of those scams using technology," said Santos.

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The Scripps News Group also spoke with Chad Burney, Chief Financial Officer for GTE Financial, about the latest ways scams have evolved.

"One of the scams that has come up lately is what we call the pop up scamThats basically where the senior citizen or the elderly person is online, perusing online and all of a sudden they get a pop up, a warning message," said Burney.

People are clicking the links on those messages and a virus downloads on their device. Then typically, theres a phone number associated with the pop up message claiming to be tech support.

"That tech support is the bad actors. So they call, they charge them on their credit card for a certain amount of money to fix their computer but they never fix it. Thats one thats really coming up lately," said Burney.

Experts continue to see more text message scams, where for example, a fraudster claims you owe money, is offering you a job, or says you have to pay tolls and sends a compromised link.

"The first time I started getting scam texts was the toll scams that were going on," said Harrington.

"Text messaging is kind of like the vehicle that the bad actors put their links on for members to click on a link which then installs stuff," said Burney.

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Both Santos and Burney have seen senior citizens being targeted more than other groups. Theyre encouraging everyone to avoid clicking links, dont trust anyone asking for your information, and change the passwords to your accounts.

"Consumers use the same password for every site they have an account on. Take your password from a password, and make it a passphrase. And what I mean by that is create a 16 or greater character password but make it a phrase that you can remember," said Burney.

"For example lets just say its a Southwest or American Airlines app or United you can basically create your password to say 'I hate flying' or 'I love flying' and then use the first letter of each one,'" said Santos.

This story was originally published by Larissa Scott with the

Scripps News Group in Tampa.

Downriver bike shop closing after almost 80 Years

After operating for nearly eight decades, a Downriver Bike Shop announced it's closing it's doors for good later this year.

Petri Bikes announced on Facebook that it's last day of business will be Saturday, Nov. 29.

Below is the statement the owners posted to Facebook earlier this weekend:

After nearly 80 incredible years of serving the Downriver cycling community, our family has made the decision to close Petri Bikes (a.k.a. Al Petri & Sons Bicycles.) We plan on remaining open thru November 29th, 2025.Since 1946, when Al and Joyce Petri first opened our doors, Petri Bikes has been more than a store, its been a gathering place, a hub for riders, and a part of countless family stories. From first bikes and race tune-ups to charity rides and local events, weve shared the joy of cycling with generations of amazing people.Over the past several years, the face of retail has changed dramatically, and bicycle retail in particular has become an increasingly challenging space. With those shifts, and with retirement on the horizon for much of our family and team,we felt the time was right to close this chapter on our own terms.This isnt a story of loss, but one of gratitude. Were deeply thankful for every customer, friend, and supporter whos been a part of our journey. The relationships weve built and the community weve been proud to serve, mean more than words can express.While the bicycle store will no longer occupy its familiar home, the impact of Petri Bikes will live on in the rides, the friendships, and the spirit of cycling that continue to thrive here in Downriver.From our family to yours, thank you for nearly 80 years of loyalty, laughter, and shared miles. The Petri Family

4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says

A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say.

The shooting occurred early Sunday at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, officials said. A large crowd was at the scene when sheriff's deputies arrived and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds.

Multiple victims and witnesses ran to the nearby businesses and properties seeking shelter from the gun shots, the Beaufort County Sheriffs Office said in a statement on the social media platform X.

This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone. We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones, the statement said.

Four people were found dead at the scene, and at least 20 other people were injured. Among the injured, four were in critical condition at area hospitals.

The victims' identities were not released.

COMPLETELY HEARTBROKEN to learn about the devastating shooting in Beaufort County, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace posted on X. Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this horrific act of violence.

1 dead, 6 hospitalized after tractor crash in Kimball Township

A woman is dead, and six people were hospitalized after the driver of a Buick crashed into a tractor in Kimball Township on Saturday night.

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office tells us the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on Smiths Creek Road, west of Burns Road.

Investigators say that the tractor was being driven by a 79-year-old Kimball Township man, who was pulling a trailer with five passengers when the vehicle was struck by the driver of a Buick Regal. Police tell us the driver of the tractor was heading west without proper rear lights or a slow-moving vehicle emblem when it was struck from behind.

One of the passengers in the trailer, an 85-year-old Kimball Township woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor was hospitalized and is believed to be in critical condition.

The following people were also hospitalized:

-A 77-year-old woman riding in the trailer (serious injuries)

-A 67-year-old woman from St. Clair Shores (minor injuries)

-A 62-year-old woman from Kimball Township (minor injuries)

-A 54-year-old man from Kimball Township (minor injuries)

-A 44-year-old Kimball Township man driving the Buick (minor injuries)

The crash is still being investigated by the Sheriff's Office as of Sunday morning.

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