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Elon Musk’s Starlink charges Hurricane Helene survivors $400 for ‘free’ internet service

October 10, 2024

Elon Musk pledged to give victims of Hurricane Helene 30 days worth of free access to his satellite-based Starlink internet service — but the billionaire failed to mention that survivors of the disastrous storm that has claimed the lives of more than 200 people will need to fork over $400 for the system’s hardware. After 30 days, customers who qualify for free access will be automatically moved onto a $120-a-month subscription.

Michigan set to require eggs come from cage-free systems in 2025

October 8, 2024

Nearly all eggs sold in Michigan will need to come from cage-free birds starting in less than 3 months.

A law passed in 2019 requires all eggs sold in the state to come from chickens, ducks, and other foul that live in cage-free environments starting December 31, 2024.

Michigan Sex Offender Registry

October 3, 2024

A judge has struck down a key part of Michigan's sex offender registry requirement that thousands of people stay on the list for life, saying it is unconstitutional.

About 17,000 people who were expecting to be on the registry for 25 years suddenly faced a lifetime sanction after lawmakers amended the law in 2011.

Cameras track traffic through Grand Rapids

October 2, 2024

Cameras track traffic through Grand Rapids intersections but don't hand out tickets

When asked how many drivers they have caught running red lights, Ariana Jeske, assistant director of Mobile GR, has a quick and direct answer.

“Zero,” she says.

It’s the law.