WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2022 |
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In today's newsletter, advice for picking the right type of tree this Christmas season, stressed-out Michiganders are grinding their teeth at a higher rate and we talk to the Ohio State fans who call Ann Arbor home. |
Yes, I'm another person talking about gratitude this week. |
I know everyone is talking about gratitude. But I am a big believer in the power of gratitude. I have a lot to be grateful for. That includes my colleagues, like Jamie and Cara, who both do a such a great job as my teammates working on this newsletter. Thanks, friends! Just within the last day or so, I can think of many news stories that link to gratitude. I'm sure Detroit is grateful to have a chance to host the Final Four in 2027. And many are glad for representation as the first Black woman is set to join the Michigan Supreme Court. Oh, and you have to see this video of a Michigan airman surprising his little brother before Thanksgiving. I hope you personally find many reasons to be thankful ... this week and always. |
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As mentioned above, here's a look at the reunion between Easton Gunsell, 11, and his brother Braden Locker. Locker surprised his brother Tuesday at St. Robert Catholic School in Flushing. (Photo by Jake May | MLive.com) |
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Student loan forgiveness applications are being approved. What now? |
Emails sent out: Over the weekend, people in Michigan and across the country started receiving communications from the White House, explaining that they are eligible for student loan forgiveness under President Joe Biden's plan. But the forgiveness is held up in the courts. The details: Biden announced a plan in August to forgive $10,000 per federal student loan borrower and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients earning under $125,000 individually or $250,000 as a household. In Michigan, it means 1.3 million people could see some debt relief including 849,300 Pell Grant recipients who qualify for up to $20,000. Speaking of higher ed: In an engineering lab at the University of Michigan, you'll find tiny robots, boats and bridges inspired by origami. |
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| More Michiganders are grinding their teeth, causing stress-induced damage. |
A damaging trend: Tooth trauma and other evidence of teeth grinding appear to be on the rise in Michigan, with dentists and oral surgeons pointing to stress and anxiety as the root of the problem.
7 out of 10 dentists agree: A survey conducted by the Health Policy Institute found that 71% of dentists saw an increase in teeth grinding and clenching during the pandemic. Additionally, 63% reported an increase in cracked or chipped teeth, and 62% reported symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder, which include headaches and jaw pain.
While we are talking about health: A three-bill package looking to better the mental health of newborn moms, who are at an elevated risk of experiencing depression, was recently introduced in the Michigan Senate. |
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Yes, there are some Ohio State fans living in Ann Arbor. And we talked to them. |
The few, the proud: As the big, climatic regular-season finale approaches for the Wolverines, we had a question — Are there Ohio State fans in Ann Arbor? Well, it turns out there are. They call themselves Ann Arbor Buckeyes. Here's what they said about living in enemy territory.
An epic end: Saturday's noon game in Columbus is bound to be a game to remember. If you want to see the Wolverines and Buckeyes battle it out in person, here's what ticket prices look like. But know that if you are a Michigan fan, you will be the one behind enemy lines inside Ohio Stadium. What happens if Michigan loses? No, this isn't a jinx. We are just giving you the info. Could the team still make the College Football Playoff if they lose on Saturday? Yes, but they would need some help. Aaron McMann breaks it down here. |
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| Michigan's House speaker scoffs at a GOP request for a 2022 election probe. |
House Speaker Jason Wentworth did not entertain attempts by members of his own party to launch an investigation into results of Michigan’s most recent midterm, writing in a letter to the lawmaker insisting on the probe that the request itself “sounds like … this investigation would be an empty exercise.”
How it started: Earlier this month Rep. Steve Carra, R-Three Rivers, sent a letter signed by six total Republicans in the legislature to Wentworth, pleading for subpoena powers to investigate the 2022 election. More politics news: Matt DePerno, the former candidate for attorney general, and Garrett Soldano, who finished third in the GOP gubernatorial party, are forming a populist ticket for chair and co-chair, respectively, to lead the Michigan Republican Party in the next election cycle. |
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That's all for this week. |
The Morning Briefing is taking the next two days off for the holiday.
But the news never takes a break, so you can find the latest Michigan news every single day at MLive.com. We are extra thankful for those of you who have taken the time to become an MLive subscriber.
I wish you all a lovely holiday weekend full of love and gratitude. We will see you back here on Monday.
— Jessica Shepherd |
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