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18,300 Michigan households could pay more under proposed education tax hike

Michigan would assess some of the highest income tax rates in the country under a proposal that would cause about 18,300 households to send more money to public schools, according to IRS data.

The tax increase would mean that only California, New York and Oregon would have a higher tax rate for the highest earners, James Hohman, fiscal policy director at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, told Michigan Capitol Confidential.

“Michigan currently charges a 4.25% income tax on all income,” he told CapCon in an email. “The proposal would create a new tax bracket and charge its taxpayers another 5%. In addition, Michigan allows local governments to assess income taxes. This means that high-earning taxpayers in Detroit would be subject to 48.65% tax rates when including federal, state and local income taxes. Taxpayers in Grand Rapids would be subject to 47.75% in income taxes.” Click here to read more.

 

Special education teacher accused of sexually abusing student, police say

TUCSON, Ariz. - A special education teacher is accused of sexually abusing a student.

Fabien Hector Benjamin III, who taught at Buena High School in Arizona, was arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor through recordings, luring a minor for sex, sexual abuse and public sexual indecency.

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office started its investigation into Benjamin on Tuesday, and he resigned on Thursday after being with the school district for six years.

“When they do happen, especially in an educational world where the teacher is the role model, we take that very seriously,” Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels said. Click here to read more.

 

Biden Tells New York Times He Did Not Individually Approve Names of Many Pardoned Via Autopen

Former President Joe Biden admitted to the New York Times that he did not individually sign off on each of the pardons issued via his autopen signature to batches of criminals at the end of his term, though he reportedly delineated criteria to staff.

In the final months of his term, Biden issued four large sets of pardons, three of which were categorical clemency actions covering large swaths of people, the Times noted Sunday.

Per the outlet, Biden approved standards to give out categorical pardons to criminals in his final months in office, but staff ultimately ran a final list of names that supposedly met the criteria through the autopen, though it had been revised after Biden delineated the requirements: Click here to read more.

 

10 Unaccompanied Migrant Children Found at Marijuana Grow Sites

Ten of the 14 children found at the marijuana grow sites in California did not have a parent present at the facility, according to Tricia McLaughlin, Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection conducted an operation at two marijuana grow sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, last week and found 14 migrant children working among over 360 illegal aliens at the facilities.

“Our ICE enforcement officers found 14 children, 10 who were unaccompanied. They were likely being exploited—potential slave or forced labor, potential child and human trafficking, so this is something that is incredible disturbing and goes far beyond politics,” McLaughlin told Fox News over the weekend. Click here to read more.

 

American Parents Coalition Calls for Federal Investigation of YMCA

American Parents Coalition Executive Director Alleigh Marré is requesting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, chairwoman of the House Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee, investigate the YMCA’s use of over $600 million in annual federal funds to support policies jeopardizing children’s safety. She also accuses the YMCA of infringing on parental rights and violating federal law.

In Marré’s letter to Greene, she explains that the coalition filed a Title IX complaint earlier in July with the departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Housing and Urban Development concerning how “YMCA affiliates across the country are allowing biological males in girls’ locker rooms, bathrooms, and overnight cabins.”

Marré also notes that parents are often not told about these arrangements. Click here to read more.

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DICKINSON COUNTY, Mich. (July 14, 2025) — A 19-year-old Iron Mountain man has been arrested after police say he threw a Molotov cocktail at the Dickinson County Republican Committee headquarters Saturday afternoon.

According to a press release from the Iron Mountain Police Department, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person around 3:55 p.m. near 617 N. Stephenson Avenue. The caller told police they saw an individual trying to light a rag sticking out of a glass bottle before throwing it at the building.

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Surveillance footage reviewed by police showed the suspect attempting to ignite the rag, which failed to catch fire. He then threw the bottle at a window, shattering it. A second broken bottle containing liquid and a rag was found in the parking lot.

The building houses several businesses, including the county GOP office. No one was injured, and officials said no significant damage was reported.

 

Police identified the suspect as Zayn Edward Arcand and arrested him at his home. Investigators said Arcand admitted to making the bottles in his driveway and throwing them to send a “message against corruption.” Authorities said the attempt was unsuccessful due to Arcand’s “incompetence.”

Arcand is charged with arson and manufacturing and possessing a Molotov cocktail. His bond was set at $15,000 with a 10% cash surety. He is currently being arraigned.

The Dickinson County Republican Committee issued a statement thanking the Iron Mountain Police Department for its swift response and urged that Arcand be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

“We are grateful to God that no one was injured and continue to pray for all involved,” the committee said.

The incident remains under investigation.

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AI Chatbot for Hiring McDonald’s Workers Exposed Millions of Applicants’ Personal Data

Security researchers have uncovered glaring vulnerabilities in the “McHire” AI chatbot used by McDonald’s to hire workers, potentially exposing the personal information of approximately 64 million job applicants.

Tom’s Hardware reports that security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry have discovered critical flaws in the McHire chatbot, developed by Paradox.ai for McDonald’s, which could have been exploited to access sensitive data of millions of job applicants. The chatbot, known as Olivia, is reportedly used by 90 percent of McDonald’s franchises in the United States to streamline their hiring processes.

The first vulnerability came to light when the researchers successfully guessed the password used by Paradox team members to access McHire: “123456.” This weak password allowed Carroll and Curry to gain administrator access to a test restaurant within the McHire system. While this initial access only revealed employees of Paradox.ai, it provided valuable insights into the workings of the application. Click here to read more.

 

The Lone Star State takes on Hollywood, Texas-style: Bigger, better and with conservative values

The opening scene unfolds onto a bird’s-eye view of a sedan making its way down a stretch of unmarked highway, as Woody Harrelson's unmistakable drawl is heard off-camera. “You ever wonder if this industry of ours is just chasing its own tail?” he asks.

Matthew McConaughey, in his equally distinctive cadence, shoots back, “No, I don’t wonder. Restrictions, regulations, nickel and diming productions, political lectures,” before the camera pans in for a close-up of the actors.

The sequence pays homage to the gritty, atmospheric crime drama “True Detective.” Indeed, it was directed by Nic Pizzolatto, the show’s creator.

In January, this four-minute video, “True to Texas” was released as part of an unusual campaign by a coalition of A-list actors — Dennis Quaid, Renée Zellweger and Billy Bob Thornton make appearances — independent creatives and Lone Star Republicans to appeal to the Texas State Legislature. Click here to read more.

 

Florida animal shelter’s longest resident finds forever home

LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. — The longest-standing resident at one Florida animal shelter was finally adopted Tuesday — an event that has been long awaited.

Buddy, a lovable dog, came to the shelter eight months ago, where he had remained until this week.

In a post on social media, Pasco County Animal Services, located in Land O’ Lakes, revealed that not only has Buddy gained a new sister named Sophie Grace, but he now has a middle name as well: Buddy Earl, after his new mom’s grandfather.

His new family provided a much-needed update on how Buddy is adjusting to his new home, along with photos of the sweet pup settling in. Click here to read more.

 

Unemployment claims jump 129% week over week

Unemployment in Michigan continues to rise, with claims for the week of June 30 up 129.71% to the highest rate per 100,000 residents in the country.

The personal finance website WalletHub reviewed States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most, and it was more bad news for the Great Lakes State.

Unemployment in Michigan continues to rise, with claims for the week of June 30 up 129.71% to the highest rate per 100,000 residents in the country.

The personal finance website WalletHub reviewed States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most, and it was more bad news for the Great Lakes State.

“To identify where unemployment claims are decreasing the most, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on changes in unemployment claims for several key benchmark weeks,” the finance website reports. “We also considered the number of claims per 100,000 people in the labor force.” Click here to read more.

 

Border Patrol Nabs Interpol-Flagged Venezuelan Homicide Suspect in Lincoln Park – Thanks to a Traffic Stop

LINCOLN PARK, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A routine traffic stop in Lincoln Park, Michigan, about 12 miles southwest of Detroit, led law enforcement to pull over a driver who ended up not having a valid driver’s license. The man, 27-year-old Franh Enrique Yonkaiker Machado-Rivas, wasn’t just driving without a license though – he was wanted by Interpol for a homicide in Venezuela.

Interpol is a global law enforcement organization that provides investigative support, expertise and training to promote international security and public safety.

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Gibraltar Station were contacted by law enforcement concerning Machado-Rivas and according to a statement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Machado- Rivas admitted to agents that he was in the U.S. illegally. Marchado-Rivas is being processed for removal from the United States. Click here to read more.