Tips on how to keep your newly planted trees alive during scorching Michigan summers
Read full article: Tips on how to keep your newly planted trees alive during scorching Michigan summersIf you have recently planted new trees, make sure to give them some extra TLC as the hot weather can impact their growth.
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Morning Briefing June 11, 2021: Michigan man who won $2 million lottery jackpot in 2010 found dead in river, 8 things to do in Southeast Michigan this weekend
Read full article: Morning Briefing June 11, 2021: Michigan man who won $2 million lottery jackpot in 2010 found dead in river, 8 things to do in Southeast Michigan this weekendHere are this morning's top stories.
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Michigan man who won $2M lottery jackpot in 2010 found dead in river
Read full article: Michigan man who won $2M lottery jackpot in 2010 found dead in riverA Michigan man who won a $2 million lottery jackpot in 2010 and appeared on the TLC show “Lottery Changed My Life,” was found dead in a Michigan river last weekend.
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Discovery's reality-heavy streaming service launches in Jan.
Read full article: Discovery's reality-heavy streaming service launches in Jan.Discovery is joining the increasingly crowded streaming fray with its own reality-focused service Discovery Plus that will include shows from the Food Network, HGTV, TLC and its other networks. By comparison, the ad-free Disney Plus costs $7 a month and Netflix' most popular plan costs $14 a month. Discovery CEO David Zaslav first announced the streaming service in late 2019, but did not provide details until now. Discovery Plus joins a slew of new streaming services started to challenge traditional TV providers and dominant streaming services like Hulu and Netflix over the past year, including Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and Comcast’s Peacock service. The service will role out in 25 countries in 2021 including Italy, Spain, U.K. and Ireland as well as India.

Florida wants to hire 50 new citizen python hunters
Read full article: Florida wants to hire 50 new citizen python huntersThe South Florida Water Management District really is looking for a few dozen civic-minded people to join its python elimination program. Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission describes the Burmese python, native to Asia, as "an invasive species which negatively impacts native wildlife in and around the Everglades ecosystem in south Florida." Since the Python Elimination Program began, more than 2,500 pythons have been sent to the great beyond under its authorization. "We're going to be asking for 50 paid hunters," program director Mike Kirkland told the Fort Myers News-Press. The South Florida Water Management District's website has more information about the program, including a very Florida answer to a very Florida question:Can firearms be used to remove pythons?

NYC wants to cut back on Uber, Lyft cruising without passengers
Read full article: NYC wants to cut back on Uber, Lyft cruising without passengersThe idea is to cut down on under-use of drivers as well as to ease traffic. Regulatory changes in New York City could provide a model for other cities eager to rein in ridehailing firms that have increased congestion even as they've revolutionized transportation. Earlier this week, City Lab reported on a new Uber and Lyft joint analysis into how their vehicles are contributing to what's referred to as "vehicle-miles-traveled." While New York City was not included in the analysis, it's safe to say some cities may look to New York City for leadership on how to regulate their own streets. Uber asked that the city remove the limit so it can continue adding new vehicles to the road to support demand.

Delta just upgraded its main cabin perks for international flights and it involves free booze
Read full article: Delta just upgraded its main cabin perks for international flights and it involves free boozeAnyone who has traveled on a long international flight knows how tedious it can be, so a little extra TLC, especially when you're seated in the main cabin and not first class, is always welcome. That's why it's super exciting that Delta announced a huge upgrade to its main cabin service and perks on long international flights. Starting in November, passengers who are on Delta international flights that are longer than 6 1/2 hours will get all sorts of new upgrades that are normally saved for business and first class passengers. The first thing that fliers will get when they board the plane is a free drink. Oh, and you get a second hot towel once you're finished.
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Delta just upgraded its main cabin perks for international flights and it involves free booze
Read full article: Delta just upgraded its main cabin perks for international flights and it involves free boozeAnyone who has traveled on a long international flight knows how tedious it can be, so a little extra TLC, especially when you're seated in the main cabin and not first class, is always welcome. That's why it's super exciting that Delta announced a huge upgrade to its main cabin service and perks on long international flights. Starting in November, passengers who are on Delta international flights that are longer than 6 1/2 hours will get all sorts of new upgrades that are normally saved for business and first class passengers. The first thing that fliers will get when they board the plane is a free drink. Oh, and you get a second hot towel once you're finished.