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Thinking of buying someone a tech gift for the holiday? In this era of data breaches and identity theft, you might want to keep security in mind. Mike Hanley is director of Duo Labs, an Ann Arbor advanced security and research and analytics team at Duo Security. Hanley says the …

Now through December 16th, State Police will be paying really close attention to distracted drivers as part of a campaign they call “Get Your Head Out Of Your APP.” But MSP Lt Michael Shaw says it’s not limited to drivers looking at their smartphones instead of the road. Lt. Shaw says this …

Eighty percent of all infections are transmitted through touch. The best way to avoid most germs is by washing your hands, but it has to be done the right way. Family medicine expert Dr. Daniel Allan. He says washing from 15 to 30 seconds can decrease the number of bacteria on …

As state lawmakers debate legislation that would change retirement benefits for police officers and firefighters, those people affected are expecting to make their voices heard outside the capitol in Lansing. The Police Officers Association of Michigan is organizing the rally that is expected to start around 8:45 this morning. Those …

The hand-recount of presidential votes in Michigan began on Monday, but not every county in the state has begun the process. A number of counties including Kent, Kalamazoo and Ottawa Counties begin the recount efforts later today. In fact, only a handful of counties started with their recount on Monday. …

A DNR auction of surplus public land starts today with most parcels located in central/northern Lower Michigan and Upper Peninsula. The auction, which goes until January 10, will feature 58 parcels mainly located in Baraga, Chippewa, Clare, Gladwin, Lake, Mackinac, Manistee, Midland, Newaygo, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford …

A federal judge has ordered Michigan to begin a presidential election recount at noon Monday. Jason Scott reports.

Wall Street futures slipped Sunday on word Italian Premier Matteo Renzi will resign after yesterday’s defeat of constitutional reforms he backed. Because of that, some analysts feel a two-to-four percent drop in the financial markets is on the way. Here’s Business Editor Murray Feldman. Over the past few weeks markets …

The nation’s jobless rate fell to 4.6 percent in November–that’s a nine-year low. But coupled with weak pay increases in 2016, it suggests longer-term challenges for the U.S. economy. Employers added 178,000 jobs last month. Business editor Murray Feldman explains where the jobs are right now. Feldman says this all points …

The Department of Natural resources is bringing wildlife into classrooms across Michigan, with Elk University. The free program offers lessons via YouTube, activities with each lesson, and education on Michigan history, forest management and elk biology. Katie Keen with the DNR says teachers have until January 30th to register online. …