College student solves ‘revolutionary’ 2,500-year-old language puzzle
While researching for his Ph.D. thesis, Rishi Rajpopat decoded a 2,500-year-old rule, which makes it possible to use “the father of linguistics” Pāṇini’s “language machine.”
While researching for his Ph.D. thesis, Rishi Rajpopat decoded a 2,500-year-old rule, which makes it possible to use “the father of linguistics” Pāṇini’s “language machine.”
Southwest cancels another 2,300 flights, expects normal operations to resume Friday
Southwest is struggling to recover after being overwhelmed by a winter storm that left hundreds of pilots and flight attendants stranded out of position to operate flights.
Southwest is struggling to recover after being overwhelmed by a winter storm that left hundreds of pilots and flight attendants stranded out of position to operate flights.
Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
These carmakers had the most recalls in 2022: See if your car is on the list
The highway safety administration issued hundreds of recalls this year, some even warning owners not to drive their vehicles. Here's how to see if yours is on the list.
The highway safety administration issued hundreds of recalls this year, some even warning owners not to drive their vehicles. Here's how to see if yours is on the list.
Can’t stop at just one potato chip? Blame your genes, study says
A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.
A new study out of Japan focused on a genetic mechanism that had a strong correlation to the suppression of overeating high-calorie foods.
Macomb County man wins $4 million from Michigan Lottery after buying last 2 Diamond 7s tickets
A Macomb County man was turning in some winning lottery tickets when he saw there were two Diamond 7s tickets left at a Bad Axe Meijer. He bought them both and won $4 million.
A Macomb County man was turning in some winning lottery tickets when he saw there were two Diamond 7s tickets left at a Bad Axe Meijer. He bought them both and won $4 million.
New Year's Eve in Metro Detroit: Things to do to ring in 2023
Celebrate New Year's Eve around Metro Detroit. Whether you're looking to dance, drink, or bring the kids out, there's something for everyone.
Celebrate New Year's Eve around Metro Detroit. Whether you're looking to dance, drink, or bring the kids out, there's something for everyone.
Mega Millions climbs to $640 million after no Tuesday winner
There were some second-prize winners on Tuesday night, officials said. Here were the numbers drawn and details about the next big jackpot drawing.
There were some second-prize winners on Tuesday night, officials said. Here were the numbers drawn and details about the next big jackpot drawing.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer backs fee for electric vehicles to fund road repairs
While Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she isn't ready to back a mileage fee for electric vehicles, she said she supports a fee for EVs.
While Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she isn't ready to back a mileage fee for electric vehicles, she said she supports a fee for EVs.
Foods we're leaving behind in 2022
Say farewell to some of these fan-favorite foods because we’re leaving them behind in 2022.
Say farewell to some of these fan-favorite foods because we’re leaving them behind in 2022.
South Korea lifts ban on imported full-body sex dolls
South Korea has formally lifted a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, ending years of debate over how much the government can interfere in private life.
South Korea has formally lifted a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, ending years of debate over how much the government can interfere in private life.
Man wins $1M lottery prize while getting gas for wife
Christian Kalil of Massachusetts chose the annuity option and will receive 20 annual payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Christian Kalil of Massachusetts chose the annuity option and will receive 20 annual payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Ring in 2023 with craft mocktails, karaoke at sober New Year's Eve party in Ferndale
After hosting a sober party the night before Thanksgiving, The Loving Touch is planning a sober New Year's Eve party, this time at WAB in Ferndale.
After hosting a sober party the night before Thanksgiving, The Loving Touch is planning a sober New Year's Eve party, this time at WAB in Ferndale.
Warming up your car in cold weather can damage your engine. Here's what to do instead
Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.
Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.
Dumpling deliveries during pandemic lead to Ypsilanti's newest restaurant, Basil Babe
Basil Babe, a new restaurant opening in Ypsilanti, started as dumpling deliveries during the Covid pandemic before becoming a popup, and soon, a brick-and-mortar eatery."
Basil Babe, a new restaurant opening in Ypsilanti, started as dumpling deliveries during the Covid pandemic before becoming a popup, and soon, a brick-and-mortar eatery."
'Dry January' brings benefits but beware a 'boozy December' in the lead-up, experts say
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
One expert warned that a downside of planning on a ‘Dry January’ “is that people tend to booze more during December in anticipation of a dry month."
Tipping at the counter: Are you being rude if you don't leave something extra?
Is a tip at the counter required? Lifestyle and etiquette expert Elaine Swann explains the basis for making the decision whether to tip.
Is a tip at the counter required? Lifestyle and etiquette expert Elaine Swann explains the basis for making the decision whether to tip.
Mega Millions jackpot up to $565 million, second largest this year
Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is the second largest this year.
Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is the second largest this year.
Snow, bone-chilling cold, travel woes continue on Christmas
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
TSA says man tried to hide gun parts in peanut butter jars
The man was arrested at JFK Airport and "guaranteed to get a lump of coal from Santa," a TSA spokesperson said.
The man was arrested at JFK Airport and "guaranteed to get a lump of coal from Santa," a TSA spokesperson said.