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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's newsletter, gas is above $4 but EV drivers are getting pinched too, a round-up of weekend football, and can popular TikTok genre ASMR really help people sleep?

Fall is flying by

Jessica told you last week that Michigan's first snowfall of the season was on its way, and sure enough, the National Weather Service at Marquette caught this photo of snowfall in Negaunee on Friday.

Snow in October is nothing new for the U.P., but the cold air is causing fall color to develop extremely rapidly in the north. Here's a map to track leaf color across the state.

We've given you ways to see fall color such as chairlift rides, driving routes, hiking trails and even what trees to plant. But here's one of my favorites: The overlook at Deadman's Hill in Warner Township.

Curated by Jamie Rewerts

Apple trees at VerHage Fruit Farm and Cider Mill near Kalamazoo, Mich., Oct. 1, 2022. See the top 50 apple varieties grown in Michigan here.

1 in 7 high school students uses e-cigarettes, study finds

By number: An estimated 14% of high school students and 3% of middle school students are using e-cigarettes, according to a study released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The concern: Health officials say that’s concerning given the health risks associated with their use. E-cigarettes can contain potentially harmful ingredients including diacetyl, chemical linked to lung disease, as well as volatile organic compounds and heavy metals such as nickel, tin and lead, according to the Surgeon General.

In marijuana news:Michigan is poised to ramp up efforts against black-market marijuana. Plus, Biden is pardoning thousands of federal marijuana possession convictions and asked governors across America to do the same. It won’t have any immediate impact on most Michigan residents, but it’s still receiving praise from Michigan marijuana reformers.

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Gas is above $4, but EV drivers are getting pinched too

Who paid more: Despite fluctuating gas prices, summer peak energy prices hit electric vehicle drivers harder in July, August and September. For EV owners relying on commercial chargers, the average price rose to $14.43 per 100 miles in those months. Comparatively, a mid-priced gas car owner paid $13.70 per 100 miles in the quarter.

Where gas prices are at now: Michigan gas prices are up 35 cents in past month. Michigan’s average price of $4.36 was above the national average of $3.89 on Oct. 7, according to AAA. Fires in Ohio and Hurricane Ian in Florida pushed up prices. Experts expect to see gas prices continue to rise in the short term.

More in cars:  The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) has suspended the license of Carvana LLC in Novi for what it is calling imminent harm to the public.

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Another football weekend round-up

Wolverines: Michigan football is now 6-0 after beating Indiana 31-10. And thankfully, assistant coach Mike Hart is in stable in the hospital after a health scare on the sidelines. 

Green and white teams: Michigan State had their fourth straight loss after being defeated by Ohio State 49-20. And Eastern Michigan made history with their big win over Western Michigan.

The Lions:  The New England Patriots blanked the Detroit Lions 29-0. It was their worst shutout loss since 2001, and they set a record for most failed 4th downs.

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Can popular TikTok genre ASMR really help people sleep?

Asking the experts:Does autonomous sensory meridian response, known as ASMR and increasingly popular on YouTube and TikTok, really help people sleep? People swear that by listening to the soft noises and whispers, tensions release and they fall asleep. But experts express some hesitation.

Close to home: Michigander Olivia White makes ASMR content as her full-time job. In less than a year, LivvyloveASMR attracted more than 570,000 followers. She is one of thousands of “ASMRtists." The content, once confined to more obscure corners of YouTube, is now mainstream, but remains unknown to some, and confounding to others.

More on social media: Another social media star in our state - Joseph Alexander, a YouTuber and magnet fisher aiming to help clean the river in the city he grew up in.

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Jellyfish sighting in Brighton pond is a rare, sporadic event, expert says

Special sightings: A recent spotting of a jellyfish near Brighton apparently isn’t the state’s first discovery of this marine animal. These freshwater jellyfish have been making their way around the state since 1933, but sightings still remain rare.

Another animal story:Here's how Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel and MSU veterinarians saved one of the resort’s beloved Hackney horses.

Flying in the sky : You might see some out-of-towner birds in your backyard this month. And while we're on the species, a parrot sleeping in a tree was rescued from a southwest Michigan park.

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— Jamie Rewerts

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