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A dangerous heat dome is coming to the Midwest and East Coast. It's particularly risky because it's happening early in the season, before many have acclimated to summer heat.

NPR's Don Gonyea and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss the Stanley Cup and remember baseball legend Willie Mays.

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with actor Austin Butler about the new movie "The Bikeriders," which follows a motorcycle club outside Chicago in the 1960s.

Singer Chris Smither is out with his latest album "All About the Bones." The 80-year-old reflects on his career, including Bonnie Raitt's cover of his song "Love You Like a Man" with NPR's Don Gonyea.

Detroit's population is growing, a first since the 1950s. The uptick is small but significant for a city that's struggled for decades.

NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Todd Ritter — who writes thrillers as Riley Sager — about his new novel, "Middle of the Night." Ritter was a reporter and turned to fiction after layoffs at his newspaper.

The Lansing City Charter Commission is holding listening sessions at community centers in each of the city’s four wards as it takes input and revies the current charter.

The housing market continues to be impacted by high mortgage rates. That's reducing the supply of available housing, sending home prices to an all-time high.

1938: Detroit's beloved Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis achieved a monumental victory by knocking out German boxer Max Schmeling. This rematch held far more significance than their previous bout in 1936. With the Third Reich gaining strength and the world on the brink of war, Louis wasn't just representing Detroit; he symbolized America. Prior to the match, Louis visited the White House at President Roosevelt's invitation. Recalling the encounter in his autobiography, Louis recounted Roosevelt's words: "America is never supposed to lose." Louis responded confidently, promising to fulfill that expectation. True to his word, Louis defeated Max Schmeling with a first-round knockout, solidifying his status as a national hero.

A woman on TikTok asked: What is a sundress? Ten million views later, the debate is still raging.