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How Great Lakes cities are preparing for climate migration
Stroll along Cleveland’s Edgewater Pier on a summer evening, and you’ll hear Arabic, Spanish, and other languages wafting through the lake air. For decades, international immigrants have found a home in the city of Lake Erie.
But now, there’s an increasing chance that future waves of migrants — from Florida, Arizona, California, and beyond — could move here as extreme weather events caused by climate change in those regions prompt people to rethink where they want to live.
2026 Nissan LEAF Named to Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — As the model prepares to go on sale in the U.S., the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF’s propulsion system has been named a winner of the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award for 2025. This prestigious annual evaluation recognizes the top powertrains in the U.S. market … [continued]
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Belle Isle among state parks that could shut down without Michigan budget deal
Michigan must pass a budget by Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown and resulting closures or access limitations at state parks like Belle Isle….
Poll worker pay gaps pose challenges for Michigan election officials
Just a short drive away, the compensation for a day of election work can be $100 higher or more. But the perks and camaraderie keep many public servants in their own community….
Busy Blue Water Bridge gets positive auditor general report
By Eric Freedman
The iconic Blue Water Bridge has received a clean bill of operational health from the Michigan Auditor General’s Office. Based on its preliminary survey of procurement, fleet vehicles, employee training and toll transactions, the office said it saw no need to do a full performance audit of the bridge’s effectiveness and efficiency.
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