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Detroit Rescue Mission surprised with donations of toys for children, upgraded WiFi for remote learning

Detroit Rescue Mission surprised with donations of toys for children, upgraded WiFi for remote learning

DETROIT – The Detroit Rescue Mission’s Genesis House II is doing amazing things for women and children in Detroit without a place to call home. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the shelter could have easily closed, but instead they stayed open and found new ways to help by offering job training, virtual education for children and more. The computer lab upgrade is a part of a Comcast program called Lift Zones, which aims to help bridge the digital divide in Michigan. Since 2018, more than $5 million has been put into the program, creating hundreds of Wifi-connected zones nationwide. For more information on the Detroit Rescue Mission, or to donate, click here.

TODAY’s Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

TODAY’s Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Longtime TODAY Show meteorologist Al Roker announced that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be undergoing surgery to have his prostate removed. Roker said he wanted to publicly reveal his diagnosis to spotlight the fact that 1 in 7 African American men, 1 in 9 men overall, will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. “It’s a good news-bad news kind of thing,” Roker said. @AlRoker discusses the surgery he will undergo next week to remove his prostate. pic.twitter.com/hbNolSVUHA — TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 6, 2020“I don’t want people thinking, ‘Oh, poor Al,’ you know, because I’m gonna be OK,” Roker said.

‘TODAY’ is looking for Metro Detroit families to join #MyTODAYPlazaween celebration

‘TODAY’ is looking for Metro Detroit families to join #MyTODAYPlazaween celebration

DETROIT – Halloween is less than two weeks away and -- like everywhere else -- it is going to look a lot different at The Today Show. That’s why The Today Show is reaching out to viewers across the country to help celebrate. From Oct. 26 to the Halloween show on Friday, Oct. 30, The Today Show will fill its virtual plaza with people every day showing off their Halloween Fanfare. And there’s more -- each day, one person or group with the best costume will be chosen to be part of the My Today Plaza on the special Friday Halloween show! Show us what you got, sign up and help celebrate Halloween on Today!

US surgeon general explains why he’s dramatically changed his position on wearing masks

US surgeon general explains why he’s dramatically changed his position on wearing masks

“One of the things they shouldn’t be doing, the general public, is going out and buying masks,” Adams said in March. But earlier this week, Adams said, “Please, please wear a face covering when you go out.”So what’s changed? “If you want college football in the fall, young people, please wear a face covering,” Adams said. “If you want prom next year, please wear a face covering. “The most important thing I would say to people is if you do go out to a gathering or in public, please wear a face covering,” Adams said.

How you can see the Macys Fireworks from the comfort of your home!

How you can see the Macys Fireworks from the comfort of your home!

With the Fourth of July just days away, many people are wondering how they will get their fill of fireworks in this era of social distancing. Well, you can still see a spectacular sky display, along with performances by music stars all from the comfort and safety of your own home. The 44th Annual Macys 4th of July Fireworks show in New York City will be broadcast on Saturday, July 4th, from 8 to 10 pm on Local 4. New this year, the big fireworks show will be broken up into several firework displays throughout the five boroughs of New York. According to Dreyer, who lives in the city, they have been setting off fireworks throughout the city randomly and unannounced.