Sunday, October 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1975, Detroit’s Gilda Radner, the first performer hired for NBC’s new late-night sketch show, starred in its debut episode. Her characters, from Roseanne Roseannadanna to Emily Litella, made her a star and won her an Emmy in 1978.

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In case you missed it on The Flyover Podcast, Amy broke down why that stubborn throat tickle might have nothing to do with the cold going around. Doctors point to a surprising culprit behind all the coughing and throat-clearing, and the remedy most people reach for first could actually be making things worse. One popular nasal spray should never be used for more than three days, and that lump-in-your-throat feeling might not even be real. Amy covered the culprit, the fixes that work, and the habits to drop. Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry MD, is sharing a 3,000-year-old Mediterranean “elixir” he recommends for supporting healthy aging, heart health, energy, and a healthy weight.

$75M Suit Accuses Ex-Warren Officer

A woman filed a $75 million federal lawsuit alleging a former Warren police officer sexually assaulted her while on duty after she called police to report domestic violence.

Lisa Harrison says Officer Elmondo Smith got her phone number after responding to her June 2025 call, then harassed her and assaulted her July 9, 2025, while in uniform and driving a marked cruiser.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office investigated, but the county prosecutor declined to file charges. The prosecutor can reconsider.

Warren’s police commissioner said Smith was placed on leave and stripped of his badge and gun the day the allegation was reported. Smith is no longer with the department.

Fain Wins Second Term Leading UAW

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain declared victory Friday in his bid for a second term, easily topping five challengers in preliminary results released by a federal monitor.

Fain has faced intense scrutiny over allegations that he can be hotheaded and vindictive. The union remains under a court-appointed monitor after a corruption scandal settled in 2021.

The win comes as the UAW works to reassert its political power in Michigan, where members are split over which party best serves them. About 113,000 members voted early in the August primary, the union said.

The union has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, D, in the U.S. Senate race, while the Detroit Three automakers are watching ahead of 2028 contract talks.

Noisy Lab Sparked Cancer Breakthrough

University of Michigan engineering professor Zhen Xu, co-inventor of the soundwave cancer treatment histotripsy, has won the 2026 Golden Goose Award.

The national award honors federally funded research that seemed odd at first. Xu’s breakthrough came in 2002, when as a U-M graduate student she discovered an ultrasound pulse sequence that could liquefy tissue while trying to quiet noisy lab equipment.

The Food and Drug Administration approved histotripsy for liver tumors in October 2023, and thousands of patients have been treated.

Xu co-founded HistoSonics, now valued at $3.75 billion, and directs U-M’s new Histotripsy Center.

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Doctor uncovers secret to youthful energy inside 3,000-year-old elixir

For over 3,000 years, civilizations across the Mediterranean treated one golden substance like it held the secret to a longer, more vibrant life.

Turns out, they were right.

According to a leading heart surgeon, just 1 spoonful of this golden “elixir” can not only help support healthy aging and a healthier heart.

It may also help shed unwanted belly fat and flood your body with feel-young-again-energy.

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➤ Statewide: Energy waste reduction efforts like LED bulbs and newer appliances will save Michigan customers $1.4 billion over the life of 2025 investments, state regulators say. (See Savings)

➤ Also Statewide: Secretary of State candidates Garlin Gilchrist, a Democrat, and Anthony Forlini, a Republican, debated election security and voter roll upkeep at the University of Michigan. (Check The Claims)

➤ Oakland County: Westbound I-696 is closed all weekend while traffic shifts back to its newly rebuilt side. Eastbound I-696 is expected to reopen before the end of the year. (Detour Details)

➤ Lansing: Dakkota Integrated Systems will close its Lansing-area auto supplier plant Dec. 31, eliminating 67 jobs. (See More)

➤ Sanilac County: A 22-year-old Amish woman and her horse were killed Thursday after a driver fell asleep and hit their buggy in Flynn Township, troopers said. (Read More)

➤ St. Charles: A school bus carrying a JV volleyball team home crashed into a tractor pulling a grain cart on M-52. No injuries were reported. (See Details)

➤ Michigan State rallied from a 16-point deficit to force overtime, but lost 38-37 to Illinois after quarterback Alessio Milivojevic’s pass fell incomplete on a trick-play 2-point conversion attempt. (Watch Play)

➤ Central Michigan lost 31-14 at Ohio after gaining just 78 yards of offense in the first half and entering halftime down 31-0. (More)

➤ The Lions (2-2) visit the Cardinals (1-3) at 4:25 p.m. today on Fox as 5 1/2-point favorites, despite allowing 31.8 points a game, one of the NFL’s worst marks. (See Preview)

➤ Award-winning trainers are out in Detroit, as the Tigers part ways with head athletic trainer Ryne Eubanks and longtime assistant Chris McDonald after a disappointing season. (Read More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | MLB | NHL | NBA | Soccer | Golf

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Why this doctor takes a SHOT each morning

Could taking a SHOT every day help you burn stubborn fat?

Dr. Steven Gundry takes a shot of this mysterious liquid every day…

He’s talking about olive oil.

All olive oil is NOT created equal.

Dr. Gundry filmed a video where he reveals EXACTLY what to look for when buying olive oil.

Watch this video before your next grocery run:

Why this doctor takes a SHOT each morning (not what you think)

➤ A wild goose chase has gripped a Rockford neighborhood, where residents have spent weeks trying to catch a Canada goose with an arrow through its body so a wildlife rescue can treat it. In their latest attempt, the bird flew off. (Follow the Chase)

➤ A quarter-million meals was the goal at Otisville’s Richfield Church of the Nazarene, where about 1,000 volunteers were expected to scoop, pack, and seal food over three days for Feed My Starving Children. (See the Effort)

➤ Cops vs. Kids returned to the court in Pontiac, as Oakland County sheriff’s deputies faced off against local children in the second annual basketball game at the UWM Sports Complex. (See the Matchup)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ An ancient volcanic eruption sculpted Arizona’s towering spires, and Congress voted to give their home a national park designation. (Hear More)

➤ A $16.5 million Pikachu card made headlines, but the counterfeit surge gave collectors another reason to inspect their stacks. (Listen Now)

➤ Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger came with a billion-dollar payday for five executives. Who collected the biggest checks? (Podcast Available)

Michigan’s historic Yates Cider Mill has served fresh cider and donuts for more than 160 years, passing through six generations while remaining a beloved fall tradition.