Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.
How much daylight does Detroit gain each day after the winter solstice?
The winter solstice, occurring in mid-December each year, signifies the official start of winter -- which, to some, might not be cause for celebration. However, the day also happens to signify something else: the welcomed pivot back to longer days and shorter nights.
Now that we’re past the winter solstice of December 2023, Metro Detroit’s sunrises will happen earlier and earlier, and the sunsets will happen later and later. But at what rate does this daylength -- the period of light between sunrise and sunset -- increase? And when does it reach its peak?
100 years ago: Michigan’s spite tower and the brief tower war
Spite is a heck of a motivator. It has created some horrific situations, some beautiful works of art, some terrible works of art and some mediocre works of art.
For one small-town Michigan farmer 100 years ago, spite came in the form of an observation tower -- and a brief tower war.
Everything Detroit Lions need in final week to earn No. 2 seed in playoffs
The Detroit Lions need a lot of help in the final week of the regular season to earn the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Detroit’s heartbreaking loss in Dallas all but ended the chance of securing a top-two seed in the postseason. The San Francisco 49ers clinched the top spot, and the Cowboys have a very easy path to finish second.
But it’s technically not over yet.
Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile
It’s small in stature, big on activity and known for a “smile,” and it’s ready to compete with 200 other dog breeds.
Say hello to the Lancashire heeler, the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.