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New Insider Deals are perfect for spring and summer
Read full article: New Insider Deals are perfect for spring and summerAre you on the hunt for incredible deals to kickstart your spring and summer seasons? Look no further! We’ve curated a selection of fabulous items that are guaranteed to elevate your style and enhance your everyday life.
Correction: Maryland-Five Dead story
Read full article: Correction: Maryland-Five Dead storyIn a story published November 5, 2022, about a shooting that left five people dead, The Associated Press, relying on information from the sheriff's office, erroneously reported the spelling of a victim’s first name.
Cannabis compounds, as complement to vaccines, can prevent coronavirus from entering human cells, study says
Read full article: Cannabis compounds, as complement to vaccines, can prevent coronavirus from entering human cells, study saysA new study published by researchers at Oregon State University found that hemp compounds have the ability to prevent the virus from entering human cells.
Bob Ellis named Vice President and General Manager of WDIV Detroit
Read full article: Bob Ellis named Vice President and General Manager of WDIV DetroitGraham Media Group, Inc., a Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) subsidiary, announced Thursday that Bob Ellis has been named Vice President and General Manager of WDIV, the NBC affiliate television station in Detroit, Michigan.
Ali Hassan, director of technology
Read full article: Ali Hassan, director of technologyAli Hassan has served as the director of technology for WJXT/WCWJ since 2021. Â He joined WJXT/WCWJ in 2018 as the assistant director of technology managing the IT staff and instrumental in the news control room design, installation of the current Grass Valley news production workflows, the transition of news receive and the move to Stratus as our newsroom workflow solution.
NAB President Gordon Smith weighs in on importance of local journalism
Read full article: NAB President Gordon Smith weighs in on importance of local journalismGordon Smith, president of the National Association of Broadcasters, sat down with Detroits WDIV to discuss the state of local journalism and freedom of the press. Smiths remarks come as journalists voice concerns about violence and aggression toward reporters and crews in the field while they cover unrest in cities across the country. Our fellow citizens deserve and need to hear what is reported to have context of whats happening in their communities, Smith told WDIV. And when theyre put under stress like this, where theyre subject to danger from protesters but even worse, I suppose, from police some police organizations that have pepper sprayed them and tear gassed them and even fired rubber bullets at them this is simply unacceptable.Listen to Smiths complete remarks in the clip above.
National Association of Broadcasters president stresses the importance of protecting reporters during protests
Read full article: National Association of Broadcasters president stresses the importance of protecting reporters during protestsDuring these times, local news is more important than ever. With the most recent protests, we as journalists are concerned about the violence weve experienced directed toward us. News4Jaxs sister station WDIV spoke with Gordon Smith, president of the National Association of Broadcasters, about the importance of safety while working to get the news to you. Our fellow citizens deserve and need to hear what is reported, to have context of whats happening in their communities. To watch the full interview with Smith, press the play button above.
Ford dealership offering Bible, flag and AR-15 voucher during promotion
Read full article: Ford dealership offering Bible, flag and AR-15 voucher during promotionHONEA PATH, S.C. - A Ford dealership is offering customers a Bible, flag and gun voucher during their "God, guns and America" promotion, WDIV reports. Carolina Ford, in Honea Path, South Carolina, is getting national attention for the promotion, according to WSPA. "You purchase a vehicle [and] you will be actually leaving the dealership with a Bible and your American flag. We will give a voucher to you to go to a local reputable gun store," Carolina Ford General Manager Derrick Hughes told the TV station. The gun store told WSPA they aren't giving away guns and those who want to use the voucher would need to pass a background check.
Michigan boy suffers second-degree burns in 'fire challenge'
Read full article: Michigan boy suffers second-degree burns in 'fire challenge'Google MapsDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan (CNN) - A 12-year-old Michigan boy is recovering from second-degree burns after being set ablaze in what is being described as a social media challenge. Tabitha Cleary of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, told a reporter for CNN affiliate WDIV that her son, Jason Cleary, suffered second-degree burns to his chin, chest and stomach after he was set on fire at a friend's house. Cleary told WDIV that she heard her son screaming outside, after his friend brought him to their door on his bicycle. Jason told WDIV that his burns came from the second fire of the day, sparked by nail polish remover. A spokesperson for Children's Hospital of Michigan would not confirm the boy's treatment to CNN Monday, citing hospital policy to not comment on pediatric patients.