| July 8, 2021 
 A class-action lawsuit, in which former President Donald Trump is the lead plaintiff, claims that a Michigan teacher was suspended from using Facebook at “one of the most difficult times of her life” -- when she was trying to find her missing brother who, two months later, was found dead. Alongside Trump, Jennifer Horton of Fenton, is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against Facebook, claiming conservatives have been wrongfully censored by the platform. Trump announced lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google’s YouTube, along with the companies’ CEOs, Wednesday. A teacher at Tomek Eastern Elementary School in Fenton, Horton claims in the lawsuit that Facebook “took her voice away from her due to her post regarding masks” at a time when she was attempting to use the platform to find her missing brother. READ MORE ►Trump files suits against Facebook, Twitter and Google, demands end to 'shadow-banning'  More than 1 million Michigan residents have signed up for the state’s lottery-style sweepstakes aimed at incentivizing COVID-19 vaccines. As of Tuesday afternoon, July 6, there were 1,001,149 vaccinated residents who had signed up for their chance at the $1 million and $2 million prizes. That’s less than a quarter of the more than 4.5 million eligible vaccinated residents. Daily $50,000 drawings are also now being held. Those began Tuesday and run through early August. To be eligible for a prize, residents must have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. READ MORE  Secretary of State branches across Michigan will soon open earlier and stay open later, as part of the effort to catch up on the appointment backlog caused by the pandemic. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Wednesday also announced new mobile service offices coming to the department that aim to provide more in-person service opportunities for residents. “This will expedite the process of working through the renewal backlog that I mentioned earlier by providing in-person services to an additional 120,000 Michigan residents between now and the end of the fiscal year,” Benson said. READ MORE ►House bill aims to stop online sales of Secretary of State appointments
 Creedence Clearwater Revival famously asked, "Have you ever seen the rain?" Well, if you are in Michigan this month, the answer to that crooned question is a resounding, "YES!" There is a lot of rain in our future, according to the forecast. It's a big change from the period of dry weather our state was experiencing. Even if you think the rain messes up summer plans, it is good news for vegetation. By the time our two-week rainfest is over, the drought we have been dealing with should be gone. MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa has a look here at exactly how much rain we will get and when it will fall: READ MORE  Preparing for the thousands of fans that converge at the Faster Horses Festival takes a team effort. The country music festival, set for July 16-18 at Michigan International Speedway, brings in people from throughout Michigan and beyond, causing the area to grow by thousands, meaning it's all hands on deck for police and businesses alike. To ensure the festival’s safety, Cambridge Township police, Michigan State Police, the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office and private security companies collaborate to accommodate the thousands of festival-goers. READ Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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