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2 days ago | midmichigannow.com | Ted Rossman

You’ve likely heard that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Or that April showers bring May flowers. Here’s another truism to add to that list: Credit card balances don’t rise in the first quarter of the year. That was once again true in 2025, as balances fell to $1.18 trillion in Q1, down $29 billion (2.4 percent) from Q4 2024, according to the New York Fed. Over the past 22 years, credit card balances fell from Q4 to Q1 on 21 occasions, and they were flat once (in 2023).

5 days ago | midmichigannow.com | Obed Lamy |Hallie Golden

NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother's name was announced.

6 days ago | midmichigannow.com | Alex Eisman

TOPICS:Claressa ShieldsGWOATUndisputed Heavyweight ChampionshipLani DanielsLittle Caesars ArenaFight prepSalita PromotionsJuly 26FLINT, Mich.-- Claressa Shields has her next opponent in the boxing ring. The "GWOAT" will defend her Undisputed Heavyweight Championship against former IBF Heavyweight Champ and current IBF Light Heavyweight Champ Lani Daniels on July 26 at Little Caesars Arena. Shields joined sports director Alex Eisman to discuss the announcement, her fight prep, and more.

6 days ago | midmichigannow.com | Caleb Holloway

SAGINAW, Mich. – The Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office says that the actions taken by law enforcement during an officer-involved shooting back in March were justified and no charges will be filed. According to the SCPO, two 911 calls were made on March 30th in reference to a domestic disturbance involving a 33-year-old male. The subject was armed with a knife and wanted officers to “kill him”, according to one of the calls.

6 days ago | midmichigannow.com | Courtney Bennett

LANSING, Mich. — A potential threat of federal cuts to Medicaid funding could leave more than 2.6 million Michigan residents without health insurance, according to a report by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The report indicates that the state could lose between $4.1 billion and $13.4 billion in funding over the next decade. Genesee Health System, which is heavily reliant on Medicaid funding, expressed concerns about the impact of such cuts.