ALICE

Emma Straub's novel follows a woman who can revisit the past and reshape the future.

What goes for moving clocks goes for everything else; physics, chemistry and biology all operate at a slower pace in moving frames of reference.

Alice, the protagonist of Lisa Hsiao Chen’s “Activities of Daily Living,” escapes the tedium of her life by engrossing herself in the work of the artist Tehching Hsieh.

“Hangmen" and “How I Learned to Drive” disturb and delight, while “For Colored Girls...” gets a nostalgic revival.

In total, this affects about 1 million Michigan children. “We kind of assumed this was impacting more kids, but we didn’t know,” said Michigan Association of United Ways President and CEO Mike Larson. Most jobs pay less than $20 an hour in Michigan, according to the Michigan Association of United Ways, but a family of four needs to earn $32 an hour to afford basic needs. And last fall, four of ten Michigan ALICE families reported they could not afford enough food to feed their children. Legislation introduced last year would boost the Earned Income Tax Credit from to an average of $749 for about 740,000 Michigan families.

A former police officer lost $15,000 overnight as part of a large-scale crypto swindle. It underlines the startling increase in these scams — and their growing power to affect anyone.

A locally-written 'Alice in Wonderland Ballet' production will take the stage Friday through Sunday at River Raisin Centre for the Arts.

Keke Palmer stars as an enslaved woman who escapes bondage on a plantation, only to find that the year is 1973.

One of America's most beloved authors returns with a new novel about a Baltimore family spanning several decades.

Julie Otsuka’s The Swimmers finds the beauty in a seemingly unextraordinary life.

Either you’re early or you’re late. I choose tardiness.

The Euphoria actress mixes vintage Hollywood with modern shapes for her elegant carpet looks.

Police Scotland said Alice Byrne, 28, was last seen leaving a friend's flat in Portobello a week ago.

Those weird designations are driving us crazy.

With school shootings a large concern across the United States, many schools have implemented the ALICE training program in an effort to prepare students and school staff for such an emergency.

In response to the Oxford school shooting that killed four students on Nov. 30, local school leaders are addressing concerns of parents in their districts.

All across Michigan, schools are taking another look at their safety protocols after the Oxford High School shooting that left four dead and seven injured on Tuesday.

Tuesday night saw nearly 700 people come out as a sign of solidarity during evening mass. On a regular night for sed event, there's an expectation of a typical crowd between 50 to 60 churchgoers.

"Alice in Wonderland" this weekend at MHS

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BAY CITY, MI -Local organizations are partnering together to bring a large community resource event back to Bay County. The United Way of Bay County is partnering with the Bay Arenac Community High School, Hidden Harvest and McLaren Bay Region to present the 2021 ‘Project Connect’ on Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Bay Arenac Community High School at 805 Langstaff St in Essexville. The event will include free health services such as vision screening, dental examinations, vaccines, and family services. Historically ‘Project Connect’ was held annually at the Bay County Community Center, but due to COVID, the event did not take place in 2020. More than 40 organizations will be represented including: Bay County Health Department, My Community Dental, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!, Disability Network of Mid Michigan, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Habitat for Humanity and Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition.

Children who lost parents on 9/11 are teaching their generation about the day.

The stars of "The L Word: Generation Q" preview season two of the hit series on Showtime and explain how this show has impacted the LGBTQ+ community.

The stars of "The L Word: Generation Q" preview season two of the hit series on Showtime and explain how this show has impacted the LGBTQ+ community.

The Eviation planes can carry up to 2,500 pounds at a top speed of 250 miles per hour. They can go as far as 500 miles on a single charge.

The government is responding to continuing complaints of sexual harassment in hotel quarantine.

BAY CITY, MI - An annual program that gives families a boost for the back to school season is returning this year. The United Way of Bay County once again offering the Helen Wirt Lee Back to School Clothing & Backpack program, in partnership with the Bay Area Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee. Each student is provided with new clothing, undergarments and shoes as well as a backpack full of supplies. “We know that over 8,000 children in Bay County qualify for this program, and we want to help as many of them as possible.”, said Nicole Luczak, President/ CEO of the United Way of Bay County. If you or your business/organization would like to get involved through volunteering or donating, please contact us at 989.893.7508 or nicole@unitedwaybaycounty.org.

Let's be honest, we're all mad here and no, we're not referring to our reliance on a bedside microwave. Wait, what? Anyway, for those who...

“Game Builder Garage” is more of a supplement than a full education in programing.

The Emma Stone-starring "Cruella" reads as Disney's attempt to capitalize on existing intellectual property.

My friend did a lousy job on his assignment, and my co-manager wants to confront him about it. How do I back her up without risking my friendship with him?

A shop owner in San Francisco’s Chinatown was hit and pepper-sprayed by a teen she claims was out for revenge. About half an hour later, the teen went back to exchange the items, but shop owner Fanly Chen denied his demand. Hours after the initial incident, the suspect returned and attacked Chen with pepper spray before 6 p.m., as seen in a security footage.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI — Two in five Jackson County households do not earn enough to be considered financially stable, a recent report states. The local results are a slight improvement from the 2019 report, which found 42% of households did not meet the threshold, according to the report. But, the share of households in poverty rose slightly, from 13% to 16%, and the share of ALICE households decreased from 29% to 25%. The statewide median household income was $59,584, whereas the median household income in Jackson County was $55,124, according to the report. United Way of Jackson County committed to investing $480,000 in 24 local initiatives in 2020, officials said.

KALAMAZOO — Of the more than 103,000 households in Kalamazoo County, 39% were not earning enough to be considered financially stable prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a recent report states. Backing up to 2019, 38% of Michiganders and 39% of Kalamazoo County residents found themselves living beneath the ALICE threshold. The statewide median household income was $59,584, whereas the median household income in Kalamazoo County was $56,441. Statewide, white households saw a 4% drop in those falling below the ALICE Threshold, while Black households (4%), Hispanic households (25%) and Asian households (41%) all saw major increases. Sixty percent of Black households, 48% of Hispanic households and 73% of single female-led households were living below the ALICE threshold statewide.

Another 10% of households were considered on the cusp of the ALICE threshold in 2019 because they were one income bracket away from being considered an ALICE household. The report found households who are Hispanic, Black, or headed by single moms are more likely to fall under the ALICE threshold by significant margins. “Every day and especially in times of crisis, we rely on countless essential workers to keep us going,” said Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “As this year’s 2021 Michigan ALICE Report shows, many of them are in need of our support. Click hereRelated:Unlike last stimulus, unemployment pay won’t be delayed this time, Michigan leaders sayFor blue-collar workers, it’s fear.

During these challenging COVID days, Ellen Burstyn enjoys her solitary walks in New York City's Central Park, with the ducks and geese as company – and the occasional human interaction. Watch a scene with Ellen Burstyn and Vanessa Kirby in "Pieces of a Woman":Giles asked, "There's Oscar buzz about your performance. Ellen Burstyn and Cybill Shepherd in "The Last Picture Show." Kris Kristofferson and Ellen Burstyn in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (1974). The last time Burstyn was nominated for an Oscar was in 2001, playing a woman addicted to amphetamines, in "Requiem For a Dream."

The rise in the shares of Elon Musk’s company defies logic. That hasn’t stopped Wall Street analysts trying to rationalize it.

Currently, there are more than 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S. who are hoping for a “forever home.” Foster children lead a difficult life. Salmeron-Meneses Family (Los Angeles)In 2018 Gerry and Kristi Salmeron-Meneses were matched with 13-year-old Cierra and her 8-year-old brother, Anthony. Marca Kapetanakos Family (Los Angeles)Anna Kapetanakos and Matthew Marca married and had two daughters, Kiki and Athena. The girls had been in foster care a long time, moving from home to home. “That’s when we really began thinking about adopting a child from foster care,” says Jason.

Family members of 12 Hong Kong people detained in Guangdong province speak to news media Sept. 12 in Hong Kong. Word came on Aug. 26: The Chinese coast guard had stopped a boat reportedly headed toward Taiwan and taken 12 Hong Kongers on board into detention. All but one of the detained had been barred from leaving Hong Kong under court orders, according to a statement from Hong Kong police. Fan Biaowen, left, Liang Xiaojun and Song Yusheng are human rights lawyers hired by Hong Kong families to represent their detained relatives. AdvertisementMost of the 12 Hong Kongers had not told their families of their plans to flee, according to local reports.

In her latest column, Laura presents data about Michigan's "working poor" families and the United Way's commitment to equityIm writing again on ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) data. The percentage of Black households unable to make ends meet also is almost three times higher than the antiquated Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The ALICE and Black Households Data is a new analysis of data points from 2018. For information about GIVING AND LIVING UNITED, contact United Way at 734-242-1331; lpipis@unitedwaymlc.org or visit unitedwayMLC.org. Laura Schultz Pipis is the associate director of the United Way of Monroe/ Lenawee Counties.

The world celebrated Earth Day on April 22 and has every year since the event was established in 1970, a half century ago. Although they didnt exactly have an Earth Day, the ancients did enthusiastically celebrate the Earth. Minoan culture on the island of Crete was another manifestation of the generative force of Mother Earth. The event honored Flora, goddess of fertility, of FLOWERs (from Latin flos/flora), and of springtime, a further embodiment of the Earth Mother. Alice, on the other hand, is my Flora, my personal, live-in Earth Mother.

I think thats the only time actually that Ive ever blacked out when I met a celebrity was when I met Adam West. It sort of starts for me a really fun chapter for Alice because she finds herself in Arkham. Which if you know anything about the Batman universe its this notorious prison for the criminally insane. Aside from Batwoman theyre sort of civilians and dont really match her level of insanity, her special level of insanity. RS: Alright well Paul also no, I really, really loved working with him.

The Monroe High School Drama Club will present its spring play, "Alice in Wonderland," Friday through Sunday at the MHS auditorium, 901 Herr Rd. The Monroe High School Drama Club will present its spring play, "Alice in Wonderland," Friday through Sunday at the MHS auditorium, 901 Herr Rd. The magical and curious characters of the original beloved book by Lewis Carroll all make an appearance and help Alice, played by Annalise Furlong, through Wonderland and back home. This is the first show I have had the opportunity to direct at Monroe High School, and it would not be possible without the support of my co-director Alison Drougel and costume designer Rebecca Molenda, Kimberlin said. When I was younger, I always enjoyed the story of ' Alice in Wonderland' as a child, she said.

The L word is back. SHOWTIMEs hit series is back with an all-new series called The L Word: Generation Q, which premieres this Sunday night, December 8th, at 10 PM ET/PT. MW: S were here to talk to about The L Word: Generation Q, both of you were part of the original series 10 years ago. Last question before I let you go, what are you most excited about, each of you, for the viewers to take away from this new version of The L Word? Tune into SHOWTIME this Sunday, December 8th, at 10 PM ET/PT for the series premiere of The L Word: Generation Q.

The series also features standouts Rachel Skarsten as the super-villain Alice and Meagan Tandy as Kanes former classmate and estranged ex-girlfriend Sophie Moore. MW: As a huge Batman fan, huge Batwoman fan, Im really excited for this series, were you two fans as well growing up? We want to do these characters justice because I know there are so many people who have loved her before me. MT: Yes, so Sophie and Kate, they had a secret private relationship, so they thought, when they were in military school. I think thats going to be really exciting, hell be coming back for a show.

A triceratops fossil on display at the Institute of Human Paleontology in Paris, France. (CNN) - A college student made the discovery of a lifetime on a recent paleontology dig when he unearthed a partial Triceratops skull. Harrison Duran, a fifth-year biology student at the University of California, Merced, uncovered the 65 million-year-old skull in the badlands of North Dakota. "I can't quite express my excitement in that moment when we uncovered the skull," Duran said in a news release from the school on Wednesday. Last year, he found another Triceratops skull around the same area that is currently being excavated.

A college student from California has been obsessed with dinosaurs since he was a young boy, but never expected to discover a 65-million-year-old Triceratops skull on a recent dig in North Dakota. "I can't quite express my excitement in that moment when we uncovered the skull," Duran said in a university news release Wednesday. University of California, MercedKjelland found a Triceratops skull in the area just last year, but was only expecting plant fossils this time around. University of California, MercedThe skull has been playfully dubbed Alice the Triceratops, named after the owner of the land. "It is wonderful that we found fossilized wood and tree leaves right around, and even under, the skull," Duran said.

Alice is the most popular little girl in English literature, and her adventures in Wonderland - first published in 1865 - are known around the world. There was a real Alice who inspired author Lewis Carroll to write his fanciful stories. Kristine Johnson takes us down the rabbit hole to get the details.