Michigan lawmaker tours daycare tied to .1M in taxpayer funds with no sign of kids

Michigan lawmakers are investigating a childcare provider that received more than $1.1 million in taxpayer-funded childcare reimbursements despite allegations that it does not appear to operate at its listed address. The investigation centers on 1st Premier Learning Academy & Daycare in Clinton Township and was launched by the Michigan House Oversight Subcommittee on State & Local Public Assistance Programs. According to an investigative report, the facility received $1,121,641 in Child Development & Care (CDC) Program reimbursements between fiscal years 2023 and 2026, yet committee staff said repeated site visits found no evidence that children were being cared for at the advertised location. The…

Nets’ first-rounder believes Brooklyn is where he ‘needs to be’

Julius Randle and Mikel Brown Jr. have gotten all the Nets attention this week. But they traded for a first-round pick with an eye on Joshua Jefferson and landed the skilled forward who says Brooklyn is exactly where he’s supposed to be. “It was really good feedback, from the late…

Timberwolves’ Donte DiVincenzo stance revealed after LaMelo Ball trade

The Timberwolves are not trading one of their top players away.  While Minnesota is expected to be very active during the offseason, it will not be dealing guard Donte DiVincenzo, The Athletic reported Thursday.  The Athletic also indicated that the T-Wolves will be looking for more shooting and a power…

World’s most contagious disease found at busy California airport

A traveler infected with the world’s most contagious disease passed through a busy Southern California airport during the summer travel rush, potentially exposing scores of unsuspecting passengers. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case involving a person who was infectious while traveling through Hollywood Burbank Airport…

Xbox to raise console prices worldwide by up to 0 — citing global crisis

Microsoft’s Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across the consumer electronics industry. Groups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had warned earlier this month that the increasing demand for…

Where each Lakers player — and JJ Redick — stands entering offseason

A look at the Lakers entering the offseason: Luka Doncic Stats: 33.5 ppg, 8.3 apg, 7.7 rpg Contract status: 2026-27: $49.5 million; 2027-28: $53.5M; 2028-29: Player option for $57.4M. Skinny: Doncic reestablished himself as one of the league’s best players during the regular season before missing the playoffs due to…

Gavin Newsom unveils feeble plan to combat anarchy heading for California airports

Gavin Newsom signaled he will sue if the Department for Homeland Security pulls border agents from California airports. It comes a day after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed he is “drawing up plans” to halt customs processing at hubs in sanctuary cities, which could cripple LAX and San Francisco Airport. The threat…

Ex-NHLer Brendan Lemieux opens up after dad Claude’s tragic death

The children of four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux opened up on Thursday night following their father’s tragic death.  Lemieux died of an apparent suicide after he was found in the showroom of a furniture store he and his wife own in Lake Park, Fla., earlier Thursday morning. His son,…

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