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Smart Cities: Detroit, Michigan (National Geographic)

Inside Jack White's new vinyl-pressing paradise (Rolling Stone)

Picking a Christmas Tree

For Jews from the former Soviet Union, New Year’s Eve always involves a Christmas-style tree (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

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Children are Covid-19 long haulers, too (Elemental)

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Freedom, finally! Recalling the historic arrival of Soviet Jews in Detroit (Detroit Jewish News)

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Celebrities to companies want Matthew Richmond’s paper dresses (SEEN Magazine)

Step inside the twisted world of Detroit's Theatre Bizarre (Detroit Free Press)

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Smell training: How this therapy could help people having trouble smelling after COVID-19 (SELF)

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COVID-19 takes dark toll on substance use disorder (The Detroit News)

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Feeling out of sync? Here's how to reset your body block and finally sleep again (Real Simple)

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Built in 1902 as Temple Beth El, iconic Albert Kahn structure to get a $50 million restoration (Detroit Jewish News)

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Drugs, sleeplessness, isolation: The downside of being a dance musician (the Guardian)

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How much money do you really need to be happy? (Health Magazine)

These kid actors with special needs are getting standing ovations (Detroit Free Press)

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Veils handcrafted with Swarovski crystals (SEEN Magazine)

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'Beauty versus aggression': After tragedy, Deftones enter their purple phase (The Guardian)

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ESTAS Beauty is bringing awareness to the importance of scar care (Byrdie)

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Cyndi Lauper takes a 'Detour' through classic country (Detroit Free Press)

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How grassroots efforts, secret trips and rallies paved the way for Soviet Jewish freedom (Detroit Jewish News)

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A spin on frequency: A history of dance music radio in Detroit (Red Bull Music Academy)

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Butch Vig: 'We wear the sound of Garbage on our sleeves' (Detroit Free Press)

Happy 20th birthday, Harry Potter; here's to the boy who took us to Hogwarts (Detroit Free Press)

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How to master coastal grandmother decor (Dengarden)

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Detroit’s African Bead Museum brightens up an entire city block with art and artifacts (Roadtrippers Magazine)

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How your sleep fluctuates with the seasons (Sleep.com)

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The self-funded subscription model behind the growth of HIGH Fitness (Utah Business)

The roots of techno: Detroit’s club scene 1973–1985 (Red Bull Music Academy)

Socialization therapies at Michigan hospitals help address kids' emotional needs (Hour Detroit)

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Moby on new memoir, the decade in NYC that changed his life (Rolling Stone)

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Disco balls and $200: Here are 8 of Detroit's best speakeasies (Roadtrippers Magazine)

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School start time and sleep: How early mornings impact students (Sleep Advisor)

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How music is being used to treat autism (the Guardian)

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Keeping it real: How rapper Paul Wall stays true to himself (Red Bull)

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Can getting a pet help you manage psoriatic arthritis? (Greatist)

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Here's what work-life balance looks like across the world (Real Simple)

Flotation therapy and cryotherapy: Do they really work on sports injuries? (SEEN Magazine)

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Exploring Southwest Detroit: Where old traditions inspire new flavors (Visit Detroit)

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Why your company's presentation software matters more than ever in the new hybrid workforce (partnership between Business Insider and Canva)

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The perfect wine for your next night in, according to your sign (partnership between Elite Daily and Barefoot Wine)

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Detroit vibe check: A young traveler's guide (Visit Detroit)

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A connected future: How universal internet access could change life as we know it (partnership between The Daily Beast and Verizon)

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Unlocking Detroit’s advanced manufacturing potential (partnership between Crain's Detroit Business & Detroit Regional Partnership)

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These are the benefits of premium cataract surgery (partnership between USA TODAY and Dean McGee Eye Institute)

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Double-sided spoofing: A sophisticated fraud that targets banks and customers (partnership between Crain's Detroit Business and Independent Bank)

ClassPass founder on success: “You can’t accomplish anything without a team” (partnership between USA TODAY and Bumble Bizz)

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8 estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them (partnership between USA TODAY and Southern California Attorneys)

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Meet the Maker: Wallace Detroit Guitars (Shinola)

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Meet the surfer-turned-humanitarian who’s bringing clean water to the world (partnership between Vox and Dockers)

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Adobe's Speech to Text boosts Crooked Media's podcast accessibility (partnership between USA TODAY and Adobe)

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The essential Detroit travel guide for foodies (partnership between AFAR and Visit Detroit)

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7 dating app profiles for every type of snack lover (partnership between Elite Daily and Pop-Tarts)

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What women need to know about bladder cancer (partnership between HealthyWomen and Astellas)

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Meet the company converting organic waste into regenerative fertilizer (partnership between USA TODAY and SusGlobal Energy Corp.)

Holiday Snacks

This quiz matches you with the perfect snack for your Zodiac sign (partnership between Elite Daily and Pop-Tarts)

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Detroit: The Midwest city where techno and coney dogs were born (Scott's Cheap Flights)

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What are probiotics for cats? And can they improve my kitty's gut health? (Chewy)

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Come on back to Nashville for music, food and more this summer season (partnership between USA TODAY and Nashville CVC)

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Multiple myeloma patient inspires with education and action (partnership between USA TODAY and Janssen Oncology)

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Detroit shines on as a top rock 'n' roll destination (Visit Detroit)

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The "Labor Leftovers:" A guide to burnout after the Great Resignation (Indeed Career Guide)

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What to know about winter supplements for pets (Chewy)

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Culture, food and history make Chicago a prime choice for business meetings (Crain's Chicago Business)

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How executives are using AI to cut lazy girl jobs (Indeed Career Guide)

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