Self-proclaimed Michigan mushroom shaman charged in $8 million fraud
DETROIT, MI -- A shaman multiple aliases, a criminal record and a now-shuttered psychedelic mushroom church in Detroit has been arrested on federal fraud charges.“Shaman Shu,” as he refers to himself, is accused of masterminding a penny stock “pump-and-dump scheme” that defrauded investors out of nearly $8 million between 2019 and 2021.The indictment identifies the self-proclaimed “spiritual guide...
Muskegon to update short-term rental ordinance, capping units
MUSKEGON, MI - The Muskegon City Commission recently passed on first reading a new short-term rental ordinance that caps how many units can exist in the city and other new rules.For example, the planning commission recommended the ordinance not allow for transferability of short-term rental licenses upon sale, but the commission voted to allow it one time in...
Michigan and Tim Lovell prepared for battle with Arizona State
When thinking of hockey hubs in America, Michigan, Minnesota and Massachusetts are the first areas that come to mind. With their harsh winter weather, it’s fair to say that these states are prime locations for hockey development. Regardless of which states come to mind, one thing is for sure — one of the last ones is Arizona. And yet,...
Vlad Goldin looking to set foundation at Michigan
Some players of the Michigan men’s basketball team have experience playing in the NCAA Tournament. Others have played in the Big Ten. And a few were already familiar with Ann Arbor before this fall. But only Vlad Goldin knew what it’s like to play under first-year coach Dusty May. The graduate center is the sole follower of May from...
10 most expensive homes sold in Metro Detroit, Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
A house in Northville that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Metro Detroit in the past week.In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $629,406. The average price per square foot ended up at $249.The...
Dear Annie: Great-grandmother is worried 1-year-old will have weight problem like mom
Dear Annie: My grandson married a lovely girl who we are crazy about. She has fought a weight problem all her life. She is still heavy, though not obese. They have a 1-year-old baby and are over the moon with her.Both of them feed this child every moment. Healthy snacks are not necessarily low calorie. I don’t know...
Same defensive woes for Red Wings in season-opening loss
DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings did not make a good first impression Thursday.Their commitment to better team defense was lacking big-time in a season-opening 6-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena.Ville Husso, after a strong preseason, didn’t even make it to the midway point of the game. The Penguins scored three times in a...
New study posits iron as life’s original transition metal
Transition metals encompass a class of elements vital to the basic functions of all living organisms. Many of the enzymes aiding in the production of energy in cells are dependent on these metals. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan, California Institute of Technology and University of California, Los Angeles proposes that iron was the...
Michigan Medicine email breach exposes patient health information
Michigan Medicine alerted 57,891 patients Sept. 26 of a potential breach of their health information as the result of a July 30 cyberattack. In a press release, Michigan Medicine explained that an employee fell victim to a fraudulent multifactor authentication prompt, granting the attacker access to the contents of their email. Exposed data included patients’ names, treatment information and...
How to find Disney Store 25% off sitewide sales and new arrivals
Shop at the . Get 25% off sitewide during the Friends & Family Event. Discover deals on , and , plus markdowns on new arrivals. Browse the for deals on hoodies, silk ties, personalized stockings and more. Stock up on toys, family pajamas and slippers, plus shop for specialty brands including Dooney and Bourke, and...
