| March 7, 2022 
 March 10 marks the second anniversary of the first reported COVID-19 cases in Michigan. Since then, the state has reported more than 2 million confirmed COVID-19 infections and almost 32,000 deaths, while the pandemic has impacted virtually every aspect of everyday life. Much has been learned about the virus: How it’s transmitted; how it can affect the body; the best strategies for prevention and treatment. Yet misinformation still abounds. The myths include: It's no worse than the flu, the death toll has been exaggerated, hospitals are making big money off of COVID, masking doesn't make a difference and much more. SEE MORE ►Percentage of positive coronavirus tests hits seven-month low in Michigan  People around the world are turning to an unlikely source to give back to Ukraine — Airbnb. Airbnbs are being rented throughout Ukraine as the country is at war with Russia, but the people booking the rooms have no intention of staying there. Instead, the “renters” are purchasing the Airbnbs as a creative way to send cash to Ukrainians. Guests from around the world booked more than 61,000 nights in Ukraine, CNN reported, according to an Airbnb spokesperson. More than half of those nights were booked by Americans, the spokesperson said. ►Russia reportedly to observe ceasefire in 2 areas of Ukraine  The climate crisis is already here, and experts say Michiganders must prepare for an increasingly “risky” future. Residents of the Great Lakes State can expect to experience more frequent torrential downpours, heavy lake effect snowstorms, flooded homes and streets, oppressive heat waves, crop failures, and more. Just how bad it will become will depend on what happens around the world in the immediate coming years. Michigan-based scientists, environmental lawyers, and industry leaders this week said the safest future for humans amid the escalating climate crisis will require dramatic cuts in heat-trapping carbon emissions into the atmosphere, and extreme efforts to re-green the planet by drawing immense amounts of carbon into plants, trees, and soil. ►Michigan will be the best place to live by 2050 because of climate change, new book says  DeVante’ Jones came off a ball screen, found a cutting Moussa Diabaté and delivered a perfect pass, on time and on target. Diabate dunked, and Jones put his hands to his eyes, holding a pair of imaginary binoculars. The point guard’s vision and decision-making were on full display on Sunday as Michigan upset No. 23 Ohio State 75-69. On the final day of the regular season, the Wolverines rallied for one their best wins of the year. The Wolverines did so without their star player. Michigan finished the regular season 17-13 overall and 11-9 in the Big Ten.  Here’s a rare opportunity for you to own an entire island. Michigan’s “Frying Pan Island” has hit the market for $580,000. The island is located just off the coast of DeTour Village in Lake Huron in the eastern Upper Peninsula about two miles upstream from the mouth of St. Mary’s River. The island itself is 3.42 acres, but according to the current owner, the purchase comes with 68 acres of bottomland ownership. The island is pretty much just filled with trees and a beach, basically an empty canvas for its next owner. ►One of Michigan’s largest mansions hits market for $11.5M, has 118 rooms ►New dessert shop features $14 milkshakes with ‘insanely decadent options’ MLive All Digital Access
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