Mid-Michigan News Update: CMU Medical Building Approved, World Cup Update & More

It's another busy day of news, both around the world and here in Mid-Michigan.

Rescue Efforts Continue After Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes

Rescue crews and residents across northern Venezuela continue searching through collapsed buildings after the country's strongest earthquakes in more than 100 years.

Officials say at least 235 people have died, with thousands still missing and more than 4,000 people injured. Authorities fear the death toll could continue to climb as search and rescue operations move forward.

Supreme Court Clears Way for Immigration Policy Changes

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can end temporary deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals from Haiti and Syria.

The ruling also allows the administration to reduce the number of migrants at the southern border who must be processed to determine eligibility for asylum in the United States.

Federal Court Sides with Michigan Over Voter Data

A federal appeals court has ruled that Michigan does not have to provide sensitive voter information requested by the Trump administration.

The court determined that personal information such as birth dates, driver's license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers is not required to be released under the federal law cited by the U.S. Department of Justice, upholding an earlier ruling from a federal judge in Lansing.

CMU Gives Final Approval to $100 Million Medical Education Building in Saginaw

Central Michigan University's Board of Trustees has officially approved plans for a $100 million medical education building in downtown Saginaw.

The project will be funded through philanthropic donations, bond financing, and College of Medicine reserves. The new facility is expected to become a centerpiece of Saginaw's planned Medical Diamond development along the Saginaw River and further strengthen healthcare education in the region.

Sports

The U.S. Men's National Team wrapped up Group D play at the FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 loss to Turkey. Despite the defeat, Team USA had already secured a spot in the Round of 32 and will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1st.

In Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1.

Mid-Michigan Weather

Expect warm summer conditions today with sunshine and a high of 84 degrees.