CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

Chef Marci bakes up delicious brie puff pastry for Valentine's Day
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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Serves 10-12 Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but chilled. All-purpose flour for rolling. 1 (8-12 oz) round brie cheese, 5-7 inches in diameter. 1 large egg, beaten. Optional extras: jam preserves, cranberry sauce, roasted nuts and honey, or jalapeno jelly. Baguette slices or crackers for serving. Instructions: 1.) Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. You can also bake your brie in a pie plate. 2.) Dust a work surface with small amount of flour. Unwrap 1 sheet of puff pastry and place it on the flour. Coat rolling pin with small amount of flour and roll out puff pastry into 11 inch square (approximately). 3.) Place 1 round of brie in the middle of the pastry. Add toppings. Fold corners over brie. Gently press the edges against brie and straighten up sides. 4.) Place wrapped brie onto baking sheet or pie plate. If pastry is warm and no longer cool to the touch, place in refrigerator for approximately 10 minute or until it's time to bake. 5.) Brush pastry all over with beaten egg. Do not let egg puddle under brie. 6.) Bake until pastry is deep golden brown, 35-40 minutes. 7.) Set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes. 8.) Use parchment paper to transfer brie to serving plate. If baked in pie plate, transfer straight to serving plate. 9.) Arrange sliced baguette or crackers around brie. Serve while warm. Cupid's Cloud Raspberry & Cream Dessert Ingredients: Whipping cream Sugar Vanilla Frozen raspberries Instructions: 1.) Using mixer, mix whipping cream, 1 tbsp of sugar and vanilla. Set aside. 2.) In a food processor, blend frozen raspberries and 1/2 cup of sugar. 3.) Once raspberries are blended, fold them into whipping cream. You can use a spatula. 4.) Evenly distribute dessert between 4-5 dessert cups or glasses. 5.) Refrigerate leftovers.

9 online gambling websites ordered to cease operations in Michigan

After ordering an online gambling website to stop operating in Michigan last month, the state has sent cease-and-desist letters to nine additional unlicensed gambling sites.

Michigan tipped wages: Senate passes bill to change how much pay will increase

The Michigan Senate passed a bill that would change when tipped wages increase and by how much they will rise. The bipartisan legislation comes after restaurant owners and lawmakers expressed concerns about how businesses could be impacted.

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after temporary removal

The popular social media app is available for download again after a temporary shutdown amid national security concerns.

Dealing with loneliness this Valentine's Day? Don't despair
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Valentine's Day can be tough if you are single, but it doesn't always have to be about celebrating a significant other.

Cinnamon swirl bread with The Brunch Bar
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Angelo Loria, the executive chef at The Brunch Bar, demonstrates how to make cinnamon swirl bread. The Brunch Bar is located at 90 E. Tienken Rd. in Rochester Hills. For more visit, thebrunchbar.com.

See a wolf in Michigan? DNR seeking proof in the northern Lower Peninsula

Before someone shot and killed a wolf in Southwest Michigan last year, officials had no reason to believe any had established in the Lower Peninsula. The DNR is now looking for proof.

Great Lakes invasive carp project on hold amid fears Trump will pull funding

A massive $1.2 billion project intended to keep invasive fish out of the Great Lakes is on hold amid fears Donald Trump won't cover the federal government's share.

Zach Bryan headlining Michigan Stadium's first ever concert

Michigan Stadium, which opened nearly a century ago, will host its first ever concert this year, headlined by country singer Zach Bryan.

Recipe: Lemon thyme risotto with grilled chicken

Looking for a delicious meal you can make at home? Try Carrabba's lemon thyme risotto with grilled chicken.

The Doctor Is In: Corewell Health's Mitral Valve program and cardiovascular health and longevity
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Dr. Rakesh Suri, cardiothoracic surgeon at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, discusses a groundbreaking robotic mitral valve surgical repair program at Royal Oak. He also explains what people can do to increase their lifespan, including diet, exercise, mindfulness, mental health self-care, and working with their cardiologist to schedule the proper diagnostic testing.

Brunch with The Fed
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Jakobi Voorheis, the executive chef at The Fed, demonstrates how to prepare shakshuka. The Fed is located at 15 S. Main Street in the Village of Clarkston. For more visit, thefedcommunity.com.