Extreme heat returns to metro Detroit, with heat indexes expected to surpass 100

Canada reveals official opening date for Gordie Howe bridge

Sam Neill dies at 78. Who was 'Jurassic Park' star?

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/weather/2026/07/13/metro-detroit-weather-forecast-heat-index/90899557007/">Extreme heat returns to metro Detroit, with heat indexes expected to surpass 100</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/10/gordie-howe-bridge-will-open-july-27-canada-says/90883273007/">Canada reveals official opening date for Gordie Howe bridge</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/people/2026/07/13/actor-sam-neill-jurassic-park-star-dead/90898800007/">Sam Neill dies at 78. Who was 'Jurassic Park' star?</a>

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 14, 2026

Is Michigan still facing cyclosporiasis outbreak? See cases

Private equity-backed chain Big Brand says it is acquiring Belle Tire

50-acre lavender farm to close its gates; offers $20 all-you-can-carry

Viral Mountain Dew-flavored ice cream returns at metro Detroit parlor

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/2026/07/20/how-widespread-is-cyclosporiasis-see-michigan-cases/90979703007/">Is Michigan still facing cyclosporiasis outbreak? See cases</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/07/17/private-equity-big-brand-chain-buys-belle-tire/90950645007/">Private equity-backed chain Big Brand says it is acquiring Belle Tire</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/07/20/indigo-lavender-farms-offers-all-you-can-carry-deal-as-owners-retire/90942145007/">50-acre lavender farm to close its gates; offers $20 all-you-can-carry</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/07/19/mountain-dew-ice-cream-dairy-whip-redford/90973320007/">Viral Mountain Dew-flavored ice cream returns at metro Detroit parlor</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 21, 2026

Constant noise from Dowagiac data center prompts class-action lawsuit

FDA issues urgent warning: Don't eat Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states

Exclusive: Exasperated DTE customers file 1,200 complaints after storm

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/environment/2026/07/16/dowagiac-residents-say-data-centers-constant-noise-impairing-their-lives/90860311007/">Constant noise from Dowagiac data center prompts class-action lawsuit</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2026/07/16/taco-bell-pulls-lettuce-from-u-s-supply-as-reports-identify-supplier-cyclosporiasis/90951056007/">FDA issues urgent warning: Don't eat Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/07/16/dte-customer-complaints-outage-rate-hike/90928118007/">Exclusive: Exasperated DTE customers file 1,200 complaints after storm</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 20, 2026

U.P. church looks for God in Michigan’s outdoors

Exclusive: Trader Joe's eying new Canton location on Ford Road

IRS boosts mileage rates for second half of 2026 for unusual reason

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/john-carlisle/2026/07/12/u-p-wild-church-god-michigan-outdoors/90745069007/">U.P. church looks for God in Michigan&rsquo;s outdoors</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/grocery/shopping/2026/07/16/trader-joes-plans-new-store-on-ford-road-in-canton-township/90930041007/">Exclusive: Trader Joe's eying new Canton location on Ford Road</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2026/07/15/irs-mileage-rate-increase/90919601007/">IRS boosts mileage rates for second half of 2026 for unusual reason</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday July 14, 2026

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