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Read full article: Get Metro Detroit news delivered to your inbox with the Morning Report NewsletterThe Morning Report includes weather, local headlines, what to watch out for, a roundup of national and international news, Local 4 features, contests and deep-dive explainers into interesting and important local topics.
The dark and mysterious origin story of Valentineโs Day
Read full article: The dark and mysterious origin story of Valentineโs DayValentineโs Day -- the holiday made for a Hallmark movie. At least thatโs what it seems like now. But it wasnโt always so closely associated with roses and teddy bears.
J. Robert Oppenheimer: A look at the father of the atomic bombโs role in WWII, beyond
Read full article: J. Robert Oppenheimer: A look at the father of the atomic bombโs role in WWII, beyondMany Americans consider Oppenheimer a hero. Though there have been some shifting opinions on the bombings in the decades since, the physicist remains well known and relevant today.
Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather
Read full article: Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weatherWhile itโs not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.
Start your day with ClickOnDetroitโs Morning Report Newsletter
Read full article: Start your day with ClickOnDetroitโs Morning Report NewsletterThe Morning Report includes weather, local headlines, what to watch out for, a roundup of national and international news, Local 4 features, contests and deep-dive explainers into interesting and important local topics.
45 years later: Remembering the Great Blizzard of 1978 in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: 45 years later: Remembering the Great Blizzard of 1978 in Southeast MichiganItโs been 45 years since a powerful blizzard dropped more than a foot of snow in Southeast Michigan, establishing itself as one of the more memorable weather events in recent history.
๐Urban legends that actually happened in Michigan
Read full article: ๐Urban legends that actually happened in MichiganMichigan's long history of mankind dates back to 11,000 B.C. and is most associated with the hard working innovative population that brought the world assembly line manufacturing, ginger ale, Motown and punk rock, breakfast cereal, and mass-produced penicillin and with it, modern medicine.
Go inside these University of Michigan libraries that hold historic American treasures, documents
Read full article: Go inside these University of Michigan libraries that hold historic American treasures, documentsI recently had the privilege of working on what I consider to be one of the coolest stories Iโve done in my entire 40-year career here at Local 4.
How Ricky Nelsonโs jacket ended up in window of Downriver burger joint
Read full article: How Ricky Nelsonโs jacket ended up in window of Downriver burger jointโPeople come up to the window all the time,โ he says. โWeโre constantly wiping the windows down because thereโs nose prints and fingerprints.โ
Why do we become addicted to things? Recognizing the top 10 most common addictions
Read full article: Why do we become addicted to things? Recognizing the top 10 most common addictionsThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says additction happens gradually, but it always begins with experimentation.
Tell us: Whatโs something you wish more people understood about autism?
Read full article: Tell us: Whatโs something you wish more people understood about autism?Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought weโd ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps youโve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Inflation and car prices: Whatโs going on? How did this happen?
Read full article: Inflation and car prices: Whatโs going on? How did this happen?It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what weโre spending at the grocery store.
We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Hereโs what you had to say.
Read full article: We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Hereโs what you had to say.Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, whatโs affecting your life the most?
Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?
Read full article: Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?Nearly five years after the United States menโs national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.
Study shows breastfeeding can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Read full article: Study shows breastfeeding can reduce risk of cardiovascular diseaseItโs known that breastfeeding can be extremely beneficial to a baby, but as it turns out, itโs extremely beneficial to the mom, as well, and in many ways.
How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!
Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.
Protecting critical habitat: Proposal aims to expand coral reef off Texas coast
Read full article: Protecting critical habitat: Proposal aims to expand coral reef off Texas coastIf youโre familiar with the Texas coast, which isnโt known for having crystal clear water, you probably never would have suspected that a mere 100 miles off of Galveston is a 56 square mile marine sanctuary complete.
Whatโs the origin of Valentineโs Day? Hereโs the dark and mysterious story
Read full article: Whatโs the origin of Valentineโs Day? Hereโs the dark and mysterious storyValentineโs Day -- the holiday made for a Hallmark movie. At least thatโs what it seems like now. But it wasnโt always so closely associated with roses and teddy bears.
Devin Scillian: How a friendโs story inspired focus on breast implant illness
Read full article: Devin Scillian: How a friendโs story inspired focus on breast implant illnessOver the last four years, Iโve done quite a few stories on breast implant illness (BII). Iโm as surprised as you are to find that Iโve somehow become the breast implant specialist at Local 4. But as stories sometimes do, this one first arrived through a friend.
After nail-biting win, Chiefs fans raise $400K (and counting!) for Buffalo childrenโs hospital
Read full article: After nail-biting win, Chiefs fans raise $400K (and counting!) for Buffalo childrenโs hospitalChiefs fans celebrated their win in many ways, but one of those has massively benefited Buffaloโs Oishei Childrenโs Hospital.
Still havenโt seen โEncantoโ? The new season of โCheerโ? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAP
Read full article: Still havenโt seen โEncantoโ? The new season of โCheerโ? All the shows and movies you need to watch ASAPJanuary always feels like the longest month of the year, and since weโre almost at the end, youโre probably looking for some new shows or movies to watch to ease your boredom.
๐44 years later: Remembering the Great Blizzard of 1978 in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: ๐44 years later: Remembering the Great Blizzard of 1978 in Southeast MichiganItโs been 44 years since a powerful blizzard dropped more than a foot of snow in Southeast Michigan, establishing itself as one of the more memorable weather events in recent history.
How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz now
Read full article: How much do you remember from 2021? Take our pop culture quiz nowLook, SO much happened this year that itโs hard to believe 2021 is coming to a close. Are we still processing what went down in 2020? Absolutely. But 2022 is around the corner, and itโs time to reminisce about the year we just had.
The ultimate guide for watching Christmas movies this month
Read full article: The ultimate guide for watching Christmas movies this monthItโs that time of year again: To watch all of the classic (and a few new) Christmas movies -- and given how 2021 has gone, we could all use a little holiday cheer these days, right?
We need to talk about the first two episodes of โSex and the Cityโ reboot โAnd Just Like Thatโ
Read full article: We need to talk about the first two episodes of โSex and the Cityโ reboot โAnd Just Like ThatโAfter watching the first two episodes of the highly anticipated โSex and the Cityโ reboot โAnd Just Like That,โ we couldnโt help but wonder: Is this the best reboot of a beloved TV show about to happen?
Whatโs up with Hallmark Christmas movies, and why are some Boomers so obsessed with them?
Read full article: Whatโs up with Hallmark Christmas movies, and why are some Boomers so obsessed with them?As an aging millennial who has the privilege of living with my parents while I save up to buy a house in this crazy housing market, Iโve noticed something about my parents that I had no clue about, previously: Theyโre obsessed with Hallmark Christmas movies.
Looking ahead to the College Football Playoff? This โRSVPโ concept is brilliant
Read full article: Looking ahead to the College Football Playoff? This โRSVPโ concept is brilliantAttending a major sporting event can be overwhelming: You might have to fly or embark on a road trip just to get there, depending on the location of course, and consider your accommodations and where youโll stay, eat and how youโll get around.
We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.
Read full article: We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.Last summer, we asked: โAre you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?โ ... โWe want to hear from you.โ
โWhat We Do in the Shadowsโ is the spookiest (and funniest) TV show you should be watching right now
Read full article: โWhat We Do in the Shadowsโ is the spookiest (and funniest) TV show you should be watching right nowYouโd probably never think that a โmockumentaryโ-style TV show about a group of vampires who are roommates would be enjoyable, but somehow, FXโs โWhat We Do in the Shadowsโ is the funniest TV show youโre probably not watching.
New college football trophy plays homage to historic Black player
Read full article: New college football trophy plays homage to historic Black playerCollege football trophies have a tendency to be quirky, whether itโs the Old Brass Spittoon, the Little Brown Jug, the Iron Skillet, the Bronze Boot or the Golden Egg.
โFriendsโ cast reacts to death of co-star James Michael Tyler who played Gunther
Read full article: โFriendsโ cast reacts to death of co-star James Michael Tyler who played GuntherJames Michael Tyler, who was best known for the role of Gunther on โFriends,โ died Sunday at his home, according to reports.
How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of Famer
Read full article: How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of FamerThroughout the years, the National Football League has worked extensively to grow the game of football in Mexico -- from playing a regular-season game each year in Mexico City, to starting up more youth programs in the country to get kids involved from a young age.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? This is your chance to share that personโs story with the world
Read full article: Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? This is your chance to share that personโs story with the worldMaybe it was when the pandemic first arrived in the United States, or perhaps it only happened in recent weeks or months. But if you lost a friend or family member to COVID-19, and youโd like to memorialize that personโs legacy, we invite you to share more.
Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?
Read full article: Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?One of golfโs more entertaining events, the Ryder Cup, begins on Friday and figures to be a lively and must-see event, once again, for golf and sports fans throughout the world.
Reboot of โThe Wonder Yearsโ is here, and we couldnโt be more excited about it
Read full article: Reboot of โThe Wonder Yearsโ is here, and we couldnโt be more excited about itWhen the original series โThe Wonder Yearsโ went off the air in 1993, it left its adoring fans with these final words at the end of the series finale.
How the newest Hall of Famer Tom Flores made NFL history multiple times
Read full article: How the newest Hall of Famer Tom Flores made NFL history multiple timesTom Flores got up during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech and gave a reason as to why he was the second speaker of all the inductees that night.
Tuning in for the Paralympics? You will be after you read this
Read full article: Tuning in for the Paralympics? You will be after you read thisIf you really got into the Summer Olympics this year, and youโre missing the excitement or the nightly events, some good news: Thereโs a similar competition set to get underway -- starting today, actually.
Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular โDisney Enchantmentโ
Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular โDisney EnchantmentโWalt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.
โField of Dreamsโ game ends in cinematic fashion, with 2-run homer in the 9th
Read full article: โField of Dreamsโ game ends in cinematic fashion, with 2-run homer in the 9thTim Anderson recently admitted he has never watched โField of Dreams.โ Well, he just submitted a pretty good script for a sequel.
Some countries pay more than six figures to athletes who bring home a medal -- but not the U.S.
Read full article: Some countries pay more than six figures to athletes who bring home a medal -- but not the U.S.Hereโs a breakdown of what certain countries pay athletes when they win a medal in the Summer Olympics, according to Forbes.
Oh, deer: White-tailed deer are testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Should we be worried?
Read full article: Oh, deer: White-tailed deer are testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Should we be worried?The U.S. Department of Agriculture tested wild deer from January to March of this year and found 40% of the tested deer had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.
This elite group of athletes has medaled in both Winter and Summer Olympics
Read full article: This elite group of athletes has medaled in both Winter and Summer OlympicsOlympians themselves are absolutely impressive. Then, throw in the athletes who have medaled more than once. Thatโs certainly something to write home about.
These U.S. cities almost hosted an Olympic Games
Read full article: These U.S. cities almost hosted an Olympic GamesThe United States hasnโt hosted any Olympic Games since 2002, when Salt Lake City welcomed the world to the Winter Olympics, but man, there have certainly been some cities that have tried.