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Did Michigan fire Warde Manuel? Report claims controversial athletics director has departed; details

Did Michigan fire Warde Manuel? Report claims controversial athletics director has departed; details

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Former footballer Warde Manuel, who is the reigning Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan, has reportedly been fired by the university. As of now, there is no confirmation from Michigan Athletics about Manuel’s departure. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel came under fire after Sherrone Moore’s firing. (AP) Manuel has been a controversial figure atop the Michigan athletics administration, to say the least. In his 10-year tenure at Michigan, which started in 2016, several controversies have gripped the Michigan Athletics programs over the years. It has put Manuel’s role under the scanner, leading many Michigan faithful to call for his firing from the program. But those demands were not heeded, even after the controversy surrounding former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. Then, on Sunday, reports emerged that Warde Manuel has been fired by Michigan and the terms of his separation with the program are now being discussed. Also read: What happened to Conor McGregor? His long-awaited return ends with knee injury at UFC 329 vs. Max Holloway Report Claims Warde Manuel …

Olivia Olson and Syla Swords lead Michigan over Louisville 71-52 in Sweet 16 of March Madness

Olivia Olson and Syla Swords lead Michigan over Louisville 71-52 in Sweet 16 of March Madness

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Olivia Olson scored 19 points, fellow sophomore Syla Swords added 16 and No. 2 Michigan overcame a sluggish start for a 71-52 victory over Louisville in the Sweet 16 on Saturday. HT Image The Wolverines had a 16-0 run in the second quarter to erase an 11-point deficit, their biggest, then broke a tie in the third quarter by scoring 17 consecutive points and cruising to their second Elite Eight, both in the past five seasons. Michigan tied a school record for victories and will play either top-seeded Texas or Kentucky on Monday night for a spot in the Final Four. Elif Istanbulluoglu scored 18 points for the third-seeded Cardinals , who shot 35% and were outscored 49-16 over a two-quarter stretch from midway through the second to the middle of the fourth. Olson, the top scorer among a bevy of sophomores leading both teams, missed four of her first five shots, and the Wolverines went more than six minutes without scoring to start the game. Te’Yala Delfosse, who had 10 …

Three Rivers, Michigan tornado: Large twister seen near Edwardsburg and Cassopolis amid severe weather; videos

Three Rivers, Michigan tornado: Large twister seen near Edwardsburg and Cassopolis amid severe weather; videos

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A large tornado was spotted on the ground in Three Rivers, Michigan, as severe storms moved through the area. The sighting came just minutes after tornadoes were reported in Edwardsburg and Cassopolis. Tornado in Three Rivers, Michigan. (Unsplash) Videos shared from the locations show damage caused by the storms. Also Read: Oklahoma tornado tragically kills mother, daughter in Major County: Severe weather warning issued Sharing details about the storm, meteorologist Ryan Hall wrote on X, “We are tracking a PDS Tornado Warning in St. Joseph County, Michigan. A damaging tornado is moving through Three Rivers with a debris signature on radar. This is a life-threatening situation. Tune in to the stream immediately for coverage.” As of now, authorities have not confirmed any injuries or significant damage from the storm. Also Read: Chicago weather update: Thunderstorms trigger ground delays at O’Hare airport; Heavy rain, flooding possible NWS alert The National Weather Service issued a warning for a “damaging tornado” affecting northeastern St. Joseph County and northwestern Branch County in southwestern Michigan. The alert stated, “At 4: …

Could higher cigarette and gambling taxes help protect Medicaid in Michigan? What Governor says

Could higher cigarette and gambling taxes help protect Medicaid in Michigan? What Governor says

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Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a series of new and increased taxes on tobacco products, vaping items and online gambling as part of her Fiscal Year 2027 budget plan, aiming to generate revenue to help safeguard Medicaid funding. Under the plan, Michigan’s cigarette tax would increase by $1 per pack. (Pixabay/ Representational) The proposal, outlined by the administration, would require approval from the Michigan Legislature before any changes take effect. Tobacco and nicotine taxes would rise Under the plan, Michigan’s cigarette tax would increase by $1 per pack, raising it from $2 to $3. The budget also proposes raising taxes on other tobacco products — such as cigars and smokeless tobacco — from 32% of the wholesale price to 57%. For vaping devices and other alternative nicotine products that are not traditional tobacco, the proposal introduces a new excise tax equal to 57% of the wholesale price. State officials say the changes are intended to bring in additional revenue while discouraging tobacco and nicotine use. Also Read: Will your state tax Social Security benefits? …

100 vehicles pile up in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across the country | World News

100 vehicles pile up in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across the country | World News

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This image taken from video provided by WZZM shows part of a severe multi-car pileup leading Michigan State Police to shut down an interstate south of Grand Rapids Monday. (Photo: AP) More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off an interstate in Michigan on Monday as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state. The massive pileup prompted the Michigan State Police to close both directions of Interstate 196 Monday morning just southwest of Grand Rapids while officials worked to remove all the vehicles, including more than 30 semitrailer trucks. The State Police said there were numerous injuries, but no deaths had been reported. Pedro Mata Jr. said he could barely see the cars in front of him as the snow blew across the road while driving 20-25 mph (32-40 kph) before the crash. He was able to stop his pickup safely, but then decided to pull his truck off the road into the median to avoid being hit from behind. “It was a little scary just listening to everything, the …

Who was Linda Brown? Missing Chicago special education teacher found dead in Lake Michigan

Who was Linda Brown? Missing Chicago special education teacher found dead in Lake Michigan

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The body of a woman recovered from Lake Michigan on Monday has been identified as that of a missing special education teacher from Chicago, confirmed officials. A body recovered from Lake Michigan has been identified as Linda Brown, a missing Chicago special education teacher Linda Brown, aged 53, was found dead in the lake close to the South Side of Chicago shortly before noon on Monday, state the Chicago Police Department. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has verified that the body retrieved was Brown, a local educator who disappeared more than a week ago following a pleasant movie night with her husband, Antwon. The Chicago police have not disclosed any additional information regarding the investigation. Also Read: Scott Adams net worth: All on his family, wealth and meeting with Trump Linda Brown’s family ‘truly heartbroken’ Brown’s grieving family also confirmed the identification of the body and communicated to ABC 7 via a text message that they are all “truly heartbroken.” According to police reports, Brown was last seen on January 3 in the 4500 …

Olivia Olson and Syla Swords lead Michigan over Louisville 71-52 in Sweet 16 of March Madness

Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 in AP Top 25; Vanderbilt cracks top 10

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Arizona tightened its hold on the top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll on Monday while Vanderbilt’s unbeaten season has landed the Commodores in the top 10. HT Image A week ago, Arizona led then-No. 2 Michigan by a single point for the top spot to barely avoid what would have been only the second-ever tie at No. 1 in the poll’s 78-year history. But with Wisconsin handing the Wolverines their first loss, the Wildcats became the easy choice at the top by earning 60 of 61 first-place votes in the latest poll. Iowa State got the other first-place vote and moved up one spot to No. 2, followed by UConn. Michigan fell two spots to No. 4, though the metrics analysts still prefer Michigan. The Wolverines held the top spot in a 1-2 pairing with the Wildcats in analytics rankings by KenPom, Bart Torvik and Evan Miyakawa on Monday afternoon. No. 5 Purdue, No. 6 Duke and No. 7 Houston held their spots from last week, followed by the …

Sherrone Moore stalked ‘woman’ for months; disturbing claims in Michigan HC’s assault case

Sherrone Moore stalked ‘woman’ for months; disturbing claims in Michigan HC’s assault case

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Published on: Dec 12, 2025 01:07 am IST The call was made from a Michigan football employee’s address around 4 pm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the publication further added. What to know about the call made The call came from the residence of the executive assistant to the head coach, a position Moore held until his firing over an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a staffer. The employee has reportedly been with Michigan for years. TMZ Sports noted that it is unclear if the employee is the woman who was allegedly attacked or if the attack just took place at her home. The publication further reported that the employee has deleted many social media accounts since the news about Moore broke. Also Read | Sherrone Moore’s old post on ‘sore ladies’ goes viral after Michigan HC’s firing over ‘inappropriate relationship’ In the audio, a report was made that the suspect was suicidal, as per the publication. Noting that the audio was hard to make out, the publication reported that it sounded like it was due to him …

Rebecca Park found? Latest on the search for missing 22-year-old Michigan mother

Rebecca Park found? Latest on the search for missing 22-year-old Michigan mother

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Updated on: Nov 26, 2025 03:06 am IST Amid the search for missing pregnant Michigan woman Rebecca Park, a local radio station reported her body was found. But no official confirmation yet. Amid the search for Rebecca Kay Park, a missing 22-year-old pregnant woman from Wexford County in Michigan, claims are doing rounds that she has been found. Rebecca Park, a missing 22-year-old pregnant woman from Michigan, has been missing since November 3.(Wexford County Sheriff’s Office and X) A report published by the local radio station Z93 (92.9) claimed that Parks’ body has been found. Local news outlet 9&10 News reported that Park’s father has confirmed in a statement that she has been found 21 days after going missing. But, as of now, law enforcement in Wexford County, Michigan, has not issued an official update on the 22-year-old missing since November 4. As of now, the police have not made any arrests in the case, as the search continues for the 22-year-old. Earlier, it was reported that Rebecca Park’s mother and brother were made to …

How Michigan Couple’s Mexico Vacation Ended With Prison Time

How Michigan Couple’s Mexico Vacation Ended With Prison Time

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A Michigan couple has been arrested without bail in Mexico for allegedly scamming a hospitality company, prosecutors said. Navy veteran Paul Akeo, 58, and his wife Christy, 60, were arrested on unresolved criminal fraud allegations when they were passing through customs on March 4 following a financial dispute with The Palace Company. Mr Akeo and Ms Christy left their home in Spring Arbour on March 4 for the resort city of Cancun. Their family claimed they were stopped by police shortly after their plane touched down. Disputing 13 charges of approximately $117,000 on their credit cards, the couple is accused of scamming the holiday firm during their timeshare membership with its Cancun resort between 2021 and 2022, The New York Post reported. The pair allegedly advertised their accommodation for use on Facebook while they were not using it, and made “a total of 1,570 bookings” during their membership, which began in 2016. The resort company claimed it terminated their benefits and planned stays after they “breached their contract by promoting… preferential rates and various benefits via social media.” …