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Marie Noon at her home in Brighton, Mich., with her dog, Ziggy. Despite being eligible for Medicaid, Noon was denied coverage in 2025 because of an error with the state's benefits system. It took months of pushback before the state reversed its mistake. Even as a "tech-savvy" former bank manager, Noon says, she wanted to give up several times along the way.

Deloitte-run systems denied Medicaid to disabled people. New laws could make it worse

Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Now, changes to comply with Trump's tax and domestic policy law are inundating those systems.

How the Trump administration's new rules could affect international students

International students could once stay as long as they needed to complete their college degrees, but that's changing, and the restrictions could cut into college budgets.

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at No. 10 Downing St. in London on Monday.

Andy Burnham becomes U.K. prime minister

In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Both are from the center-left Labour Party.

Michigander's "Freaking Out" Is This Week's Song of the Week

Michigander's "Freaking Out" turns self-reflection into an indie-rock anthem, balancing honesty, ambition, and gratitude with the infectious hooks fans have come to expect. Download it here.

Kick Cancer Overboard

Our mission is to give away free cruises to Bermuda and the Caribbean to people affected by cancer.To provide them with a much needed and well deserved break.So their main concern is not how to pay for their next medical bill, but whether to get a massage, enjoy a show and make new memories to last a lifetime.

Alicent (right, Olivia Cooke) gamely tries to get Helaena (left, Phia Saban) to focus.

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 5: A not-so-secret door is just a door

We finally find Aemond. Meanwhile, Alicent and Helaena are doing a little too well trying not to be found.

Colombian singer, songwriter and producer Shakira (C), Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Burna Boy, actor Jason Sudeikis gesture with performers at the Half Time Show during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show

With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.

Andy Burnham is on stage after he was announced as the new leader of the Labour Party on July 17, at the Trades Union Congress in London. Burnham, a member of Parliament for Makerfield, England, ran unopposed to succeed Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in June, setting Burnham on course to become the United Kingdom's new prime minister.

Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?

On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by England's north-south class divide.

This former history teacher turned lessons in rap songs

Griot B celebrates Black history and innovation with his entry into this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

Josh Zuckerman

Local musician Josh Zuckerman stopped by to play a couple of songs live from his new album "A Sequential Symphony Of Everlasting Calm."

Asbury Underground

Asbury Underground's Patrick Schiavino and Rick Barry stopped by to chat about the upcoming Asbury Underground this weekend as part of the North2Shore Festival.

Attilio Cecchetto (right), pictured here with his son Gino. Attilio was born on a farm in Italy and lived in California since the 1960s, working as a tile journeyman and contractor for decades.

Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. Court records and inspecitions how safeguards fall short.

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