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A lawsuit was filed against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday over her stay at home order. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Detroit; it names five plaintiffs who are seeking damages, but primarily want to get the order lifted or revised.
The drive by protest, Operation Gridlock, is planned for noon today and many are expected to participate.
They’re asked to stay in their cars during the event.
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President Trump ishalting funding to the World Health Organization while a review is conductedinto the body's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump said the US allots $400 million to $500 million to the WHO each year, and if the organization had better investigated early outbreaks in China, the US would have been better prepared.
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More than 80 million Americans should have a $1,200 stimulus check in their accounts by today, according to the Treasury Department. Paper checks should go out in the mail in the next four to five weeks.
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There have been 500,717 recoveries from the coronavirus; up from 462,061 this time yesterday
In America, recoveries have increased overnight to 49,966; up from 44,308
Michigan health officials have expanded the testing criteria for COVID-19 to include individuals with mild symptoms. The state has also created a COVID-19 test site finder to help residents locate testing sites near them.
Food insecurity is a major consequence of the coronavirus crisis. The CEO of Feeding America West Michigan said they’ve never seen anything like the current demand, as nonperishable donations drop.
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Cold with flurries possible. The rest of the week will slowly warm up.
It has been a year since a massive fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris toppled the iconic building's spire and endangered its structural integrity. The cultural tragedy inspired a worldwide influx of donations to rebuild and reinforce the 850-year-old building,but those efforts are now on hold due to the pandemic.
Cannes Film Festival organizers are considering alternate plans due to coronavirus safety
Perhaps a Cannes living room movie night?
A 93-year-old woman got a massive Coors Light delivery after a viral plea for more beer
As far as we're concerned, 93-year-old women (and men)can have whatever they want!