Homelessness Beyond Big Cities: A new look at Michigan shows homelessness is increasingly visible in smaller communities like Three Rivers and Jackson, with residents and businesses dealing with people seeking food, shelter, mental-health care and addiction treatment. Michigan Senate Race: Abdul El-Sayed insists he’s “simply not a socialist” despite close ties to prominent left-wing figures, as the primary tightens between him and Haley Stevens. MLB Trade Deadline: The Orioles acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Tigers to address injuries behind the plate, while Tarik Skubal remains the central trade-market question for Detroit. Michigan Business & Infrastructure: Business 51 reconstruction advances with commission approval of temporary limited easements for a corridor slated for construction in 2027. Public Safety & Consumer Alerts: Michigan State Police warn of phone scams spoofing MSP and demanding payments. Prediction Markets Crackdown: New York AG Letitia James sues Kalshi, calling prediction markets illegal gambling and seeking to halt operations. Workforce Pipeline: Michigan’s EMS workforce gets a boost: a grant will fund tuition for 131 EMT and paramedic students at Oakland Community College. State Finance & Crypto: Michigan’s state retirement system more than doubles its Strategy (MSTR) stake, signaling growing pension interest in indirect Bitcoin exposure. Cross-Border Trade: The Gordie Howe International Bridge opens amid a U.S.-Canada tariff dispute, underscoring economic stakes for Michigan businesses.