Lee Thomas reflects on World Vitiligo Day, narrates short film Shed Some Light

June 25 is World Vitiligo Day and on this day annually, I always have to reflect. I have been dealing with vitiligo for almost 3 decades now. And my skin has gone from beautiful brown to a pale white. It has forced me to answer questions about my identity and how I chose to deal with people.  And man, the lessons I have learned defined me in a way I never expected. My story has traveled the globe and you never know who will get inspiration for your journey.  

Senate approves landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, clearing way for expected House passage

The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.

FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes, orders them off the U.S. market

The FDA says San Francisco-based Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping.

Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes

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Ohio State University awarded trademark on use of word 'THE'

Ohio State’s trademark allows them to use the word “THE” on t-shirts, baseball caps, hats, and other clothing.

Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades

At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.

Man claims pet alligator 'is being held hostage' after she was taken during Michigan police chase

An Oak Park man claims his pet alligator named Karen "is being held hostage" by an animal rescue. The rescue was called by the Lake County Sheriff's Office to help after deputies found the gator in the man's car following a police chase.

Detroit City Council postpones vote on $60M Hudson site tax break a second time

The city council postponed a vote on the tax break last week, which would give Dan Gilbert's real estate firm Bedrock tens of millions of dollars over 10 years.

Brownstown Township man sells his plasma to pay for gas

One man in construction travels across Metro Detroit just to get to work. The burden of high gas prices is forcing him to sell body fluids just to afford them.