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TL/DR - The Blue-Spotted Salamanders are currently undergoing their annual migration in Marquette, Michigan, moving from wooded areas to the bog behind the Moosewood Nature Center to lay eggs. During this time, Northern Michigan University students and professors are collecting data and educating the public about these native species. To ensure…

TL/DR - The medical information of over 144 million Americans was stolen or exposed in 2023 due to a record number of healthcare data breaches, with the most significant breach occurring in February when a ransomware attack targeted Change Healthcare, the nation's largest health care payment system. The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the use of…

TL/DR - Traffic congestion has worsened on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge, despite efforts to alleviate it. The opening of a third lane did not occur in time for the morning commute, leading to backups for miles on I-95. The bridge is to be torn down and replaced over the next 2-3 years, and barriers will be shifted to make way for a…

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Mary Free Bed wheelchair athletes, known as the Pacers, are preparing to compete in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association championship on April 12th. The Pacers have been practicing since September, with some players also participating on the Paralympic level. The last time the Pacers won first place was in 1987,…