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Chinese bio-smuggling suspect cries in court over federal detention

June 13, 2025

Chinese bio-smuggling suspect cries in court over federal detention

Federal authorities arrest Chinese nationals for allegedly smuggling dangerous biological materials, including a crop-killing fungus that causes billions in agricultural losses

Chinese student arrested for allegedly smuggling undeclared biological materials seen in new mugshot

June 11, 2025

Chinese student arrested for allegedly smuggling undeclared biological materials seen in new mugshot

Federal authorities charged Chengxuan Han with allegedly smuggling biological samples from China to the University of Michigan and lying to customs officials during inspection.

2 people camping in Michigan on remote wilderness island are found dead

June 11, 2025

2 people camping in Michigan on remote wilderness island are found dead

The National Park Service confirmed the deaths of two campers at Michigan's remote Isle Royale National Park, located in the middle of Lake Superior.

Florida stands up against woke mind virus and rejects leftist university president who promised 'DEI 2.0'

June 9, 2025

Florida stands up against woke mind virus and rejects leftist university president who promised 'DEI 2.0'

Santa Ono's unanimous nomination by UF trustees overturned by Florida's Board of Governors amid questions about his commitment to intellectual diversity.

FBI arrests Michigan man who allegedly called in phony bomb threat after missing Spirit Airlines flight

June 7, 2025

FBI arrests Michigan man who allegedly called in phony bomb threat after missing Spirit Airlines flight

A Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metro was evacuated Thursday after a Michigan man allegedly called in a bomb threat that prompted K-9 searches and passenger rescreening.

After ‘agroterror’ fungus is seized in Detroit, lawmaker says Michigan has best plan to blunt CCP influence

June 6, 2025

After ‘agroterror’ fungus is seized in Detroit, lawmaker says Michigan has best plan to blunt CCP influence

Republicans push for the strongest protections nationwide against Chinese influence while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's inaction leaves state vulnerable

Chinese official claims no knowledge of fungus situation, says China requires citizens ‘abide by local laws’

June 4, 2025

Chinese official claims no knowledge of fungus situation, says China requires citizens ‘abide by local laws’

FBI Director Kash Patel calls fungus a national security threat that could devastate the U.S. food supply.

Suspected Chinese bioterrorists smuggled dangerous agent into US in boots, officials say

June 4, 2025

Suspected Chinese bioterrorists smuggled dangerous agent into US in boots, officials say

The Chinese couple accused of smuggling a crop-killing pathogen into the U.S. have been charged with conspiracy, smuggling goods, false statements and visa fraud

Patel sounds alarm as Chinese nationals charged with smuggling 'agroterrorism agent' into US: 'direct threat'

June 3, 2025

Patel sounds alarm as Chinese nationals charged with smuggling 'agroterrorism agent' into US: 'direct threat'

A University of Michigan research fellow and her boyfriend are charged with smuggling a "potential agroterrorism weapon" into the U.S. from China.

Historic university garden vandalized in apparent anti-Israel statement: 'Don't waste your tears'

June 2, 2025

Historic university garden vandalized in apparent anti-Israel statement: 'Don't waste your tears'

About 250 of the University of Michigan's iconic peonies were found Sunday morning with their flowers cut in an possible anti-Israel protest.