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A “remarkable achievement,” that’s how U.S. District Court Judge Judith Levy describes the roughly $626 million settlement in her 178 page opinion.

A doctor shares how a slow, steady surge of COVID-19 is straining Michigan's hospitals, and a Kalamazoo science teacher discusses his a dramatic stand for climate action. Then, an ergonomics expert explains how to avoid aches and pain without spending a lot of money. Finally, the editor of the new Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen cookbook discusses plant-based versions of favorite Midwestern dishes.

The American Rescue Plan turned the child tax credit into cash payments for families with kids. What has that meant—both for individual households and the larger economy?

U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib discusses the recently passed trillion-dollar infrastructure bill that she voted against. Then, a new film reflects on Henry Ford’s complex legacy by having his ghost confront it in Detroit, blending fact with fiction. And, a parent and an economist offer perspectives on the impact of the expanded child tax credit on families in Michigan.

Families received the first Child Tax Credit in July. Four months later, here's how it's impacting them.

To receive funds, childcare providers must apply and report the number of full-time and part-time staff between now and December 8. Full-time staff are eligible to receive $1,000 while part-time staff can receive $500.

Dr. Hayley Murphy is the new director of the Detroit Zoo and she’s got some big plans. Not to mention she’s also the first woman to hold this position in the zoo’s 93-year history.

This week, the city of Jackson elected its first Black mayor. We talk to mayor-elect Daniel Mahoney about growing up in the city and his hopes for his tenure in office.

Voters in Grand Haven, Muskegon, and Auburn Hills will decide whether to change their city charters to use more gender-inclusive language.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is starting to pay volunteers helping with bottled water distribution in Benton Harbor.