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Morning 4: Miracle baby defies odds, returns home after 450 days at Mott Children’s Hospital -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Oct. 16, 2025

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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.


Miracle baby defies odds, returns home after 450 days at Mott Children’s Hospital

Baby Xander has defied the odds. Doctors said he wouldn’t survive the pregnancy.

Now, at 15 months old, he is battling a rare disease.

He spent more than a year at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The little fighter is now home in Flat Rock after 450 days.

This week also marks Xander’s sister’s birthday, and the best gift is having him at home.

Read more here.


She spent 17 years building Oakland County business. Then 1 AI mistake devastated it

A small business owner in Oakland County spent 17+ years building her company. She said it only took one AI mistake to devastate her business.

A West Bloomfield small business owner is fighting to regain access to her social media accounts after Meta wrongfully accused her of “child sexual exploitation.”

“As a mom of two, this is disturbing,” Tan said. “I don’t post anything other than fresh flowers, weddings, and behind-the-scenes.”

Read more here.


No arrests after shooting at Macomb Township businessman’s home

A Macomb Township businessman survived a targeted shooting outside his home on 24 Mile Road Tuesday morning.

Eddie Jawad was in his SUV when an assailant opened fire.

“Somebody was lying and waiting. You can see them between the two cars, started shooting immediately,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said. “You see Ed’s vehicle go over his own grass, right there in front of the house.”

Read more here.


Man charged in deadly Macomb County fire, explosion returning to court today -- Here’s why

The owner of a Clinton Township business that caught fire and saw several explosions, killing a teenager with flying debris, is expected to return to court on Thursday.

The fiery explosion happened on March 4, 2024, in the area of 15 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway. Thousands of containers of combustible gas that were stored in the building caused continuous explosions. The debris field stretched at least a half-mile in every direction, according to officials.

Read more here.


Weather: Sunny, seasonal Thursday in Metro Detroit -- a look at weekend rain chances

Don’t forget the sunglasses as you head out today and if you are looking for something to do this afternoon, it would be a perfect day to hit an apple orchard or cider mill! That’s because it will be sunny and seasonal with highs in the mid-60s.



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