Michigan Senate race: The Detroit News endorsed former GOP congressman Mike Rogers, portraying him as “mature” and “prepared,” while contrasting his record with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s background and past social-media deletions. Elections & voting access: Early voting is set to begin Friday for the midterms, with vote-by-mail fights still shaping how people think about protections at the polls. Protest & healthcare: A year after Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for youth, protesters returned to demand reinstatement amid federal pressure. Community storytelling: Detroit cultural anthropologist Zarinah El-Amin is building a legacy project to preserve Arab and Muslim family histories. Education snapshot: New state enrollment data show shifting demographics at individual schools, including 36 multiracial students at Willow Ridge Elementary and 63 American Indian students at Mt. Pleasant Senior High. Public safety: An F-16 crash in Grand Traverse County led to evacuations and a pilot ejection; officials say the pilot is stable. Arts & labor: San Francisco Opera musicians struck, canceling performances—another reminder of mounting strain in major arts institutions. Sports culture: The Pistons will debut a new look next season as Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart depart.