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Hezbollah is being squeezed in Lebanon as Iran's economic crisis limits support, and the U.S. presses Beirut to force the group to disarm while Israel keeps bombarding Lebanon.

An NPR panel looks at how movies portray Americans abroad, from romantic self discovery to culture clash and stereotypes.

Thank you again to everyone who contributed to the new level of support that we are receiving from our community. Today, we’re hard at work building what’s next.

On this day in 1967, Michigan completed I-94, becoming the first state with an interstate highway stretching border-to-border. In 1942, the Blue Star Mothers of America was founded in Flint to support children serving in WWII, and continues its mission today.

Celebrate Black history and culture with WKAR

The department's revenue relies heavily on hunting and fishing licenses. These fees haven't increase since 2014 and are controlled by the state legislature.

Voter-approved school bond proposals are driving major construction and renovation projects across Mid-Michigan. From a new elementary school opening in Jackson County to building upgrades planned in Mason, Jackson, Stockbridge, and other districts, communities are investing millions to modernize classrooms and expand opportunities for students.

Jessica Benavides officially begins her role as interim superintendent of Lansing Schools today. In an interview with WKAR, the longtime district leader shares her top priorities for the months ahead, from keeping operations steady to strengthening community trust as the school board considers its next steps.

Mason City Council is set to vote Monday on Ordinance 266, a proposal that would create a new zoning district with rules specifically written for potential future data center development. City leaders say no projects are currently planned, but the ordinance would establish standards and restrictions before any large-scale technology facilities are considered.

A partial government shutdown is now underway. How long it will last depends on congressional agreement over a DHS funding deal that proposes new guardrails on immigration enforcement.