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Michael Anthony Adams was born in Detroit and raised in Plymouth, Michigan. At eighteen, he hit the road, eventually ending up in Los Angeles to nurse an unsuccessful acting career. Not wanting to succumb to poverty, he packed his bags and enrolled at Emerson College in Boston where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in print and multimedia journalism. Michael has worked a variety of contemptible jobs while trying to support himself as a writer including: busboy, ice cream server, receptioni…

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Veterans use art therapy to battle PTSD

Veterans use art therapy to battle PTSD

In an attempt to thwart the damaging, psychological effects of war, veterans are turning to art as a form of …

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'Great Expectations' clears low bar

'Great Expectations' clears low bar

Six years after his adaptation of “Love in the Time of Cholera” tanked at the box office, Mike Newell is tryi…

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'I Love Lucy' live and in color at Old National Centre

'I Love Lucy' live and in color at Old National Centre

Nearly 60 years after its final broadcast, "I Love Lucy" is back, and it's live.

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John Lithgow is a teller of tales

John Lithgow is a teller of tales

Most Americans know Tony and Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor John Lithgow as a zany sitcom dad on "…

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Five years in, 'Optical Popsicle' producers 'develop a deep appreciation for cardboard'

Five years in, 'Optical Popsicle' producers 'develop a deep appreciation for cardboard'

In its fifth year, Optical Popsicle - the performance troupe's annual one-night-only visual variety show - wi…

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YouTube Is My Father

YouTube Is My Father

The closest I've ever been to my father was in the Wayne County Family Services building in Detroit. We were …

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iPhone Fire Lawsuit Alleges Apple Device Exploded, Causing Severe Burn Injuries

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Prior reports of lithium-ion battery failures have fueled lawsuits alleging defective devices can cause devastating burn injuries, fires and property losses. A Florida woman has filed an Apple iPhone lawsuit alleging the smartphone suddenly exploded and caught fire while resting on her bed, causing flames to spread and leaving her with serious injuries and property damage. The complaint (PDF) was originally brought by Donyale Swann in Florida Circuit Court on June 17.
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Roblox Class Action Lawsuit Claims App Charges Children Money Without Parental Consent

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Proposed class action also alleges Roblox collected and monetized minors’ personal data and communications without proper authorization. A Hawaii parent has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Roblox and its payment processor, claiming the companies unlawfully charged families for purchases made by their children on the gaming platform. The complaint (PDF) was brought by Theodore Haugland in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii on July 17, naming Stripe Inc.
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Prior pedicle screw lawsuits claim defective spinal implants fractured or loosened after implantation, leading to additional surgeries and complications. An Illinois man has filed an Alphatec Spine lawsuit alleging a defectively designed pedicle screw fractured, leaving part of the implant lodged in his spine and requiring a second operation days later to remove the broken hardware. The complaint (PDF) was brought by Matthew Gaughan in Illinois Circuit Court on November 24, 2025.
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