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local-politics5 months ago

Detroit Mayoral Race: Candidates, Primary Results, and Election Outlook

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. will compete in November to become Detroit's next mayor, following Sheffield's primary victory where she led with 51% of the vote. Sheffield aims to unify the city and focus on neighborhood investment, while Kinloch emphasizes service and community roots. The election marks a significant moment as Detroit prepares for its first new mayor in over a decade, with Sheffield potentially becoming the city's first female mayor.

music2 years ago

"Rolling Stone Ranks the Top 30 Arctic Monkeys Songs"

Rolling Stone celebrates the creativity and breadth of Arctic Monkeys' catalog by listing 30 of their best songs, highlighting the band's ability to confound expectations and Alex Turner's skill as a songwriter. The songs range from acid-tongued tracks like "Teddy Picker" to high-drama love stories like "Secret Door" and anthems like "R U Mine?". The list showcases the band's evolution and their ability to captivate audiences with their unique style and kitchen sink realism.

crime2 years ago

12-year-old boy charged with murder of woman in Sheffield car crash

A 12-year-old boy appeared in Sheffield Youth Court charged with the murder of 60-year-old grandmother Marcia Grant, who died after being hit by her own car. The incident was captured on CCTV, and the boy is accused of being the driver of the car and carrying a silver-coloured kitchen knife when arrested. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was remanded into secure accommodation and will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on April 11. Mrs Grant was described as a "pillar of her community" and a "beautiful soul".

crime2 years ago

12-year-old charged with murder after fatal car crash in UK

A 12-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a car hit and killed a woman in Sheffield, UK. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Marcia Grant. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested shortly after the incident and is due to appear at Sheffield Youth Court on Saturday. In the UK, children aged 10 and over can be charged and convicted of crimes, with sentences served in secure youth centers.