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Mystery as five bald eagles found dead in Michigan ‘not due to natural causes’

The birds were discovered on the banks of Lake Michigan over a period of two weeks

The Independent UK

Lost for 139 years, found in just 2 hours: The ghost ship mystery beneath Lake Michigan finally solved

For over a century, the legend had persisted that a lost vessel was buried somewhere in the cold depths of Lake Michigan. Fishermen had claimed to have caught parts of the vessel in their nets, and a lighthouse keeper had claimed to have seen the masts of the vessel rising…

The Times of India

Searchers find missing ship in Lake Michigan, over 150 years after it sank

Shipwreck hunter found Lac La Belle steamer, one of ‘most sought-after missing ships’, after nearly 60-year search

The Guardian - US

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The original Epstein? FBI is holding thousands of files on Detroit millionaire and his sinister island

Before Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes shocked the world, another wealthy bachelor built his own secret operation on a remote, private island in Lake Michigan. One podcaster tells Andrea Cavallier how he has picked up the cold case - and is trying to expose what authorities failed to do

The Independent UK

Body of Chicago teacher who went missing on her way to an acupuncture appointment is found in Lake Michigan

It’s unclear how Linda Brown ended up in the water and an investigation is ongoing

The Independent UK

Ethereal ice structures swirl alongside Chicago during extreme cold snap fueled by polar vortex — Earth from space

A 2025 satellite image shows a series of ghostly ice swirls sculpted on the surface of Lake Michigan by strong winds during an extreme cold snap that covered Chicago in a blanket of snow.

LiveScience

Trump, Epstein, And Lake Michigan? Fact-Checkers Weigh In On Viral Claims

Fact-checkers debunk viral claims linking Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein and Lake Michigan, saying released documents contain unverified tips, not evidence.

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Trump's Alleged Infanticide In Lake Michigan Sparks Frenzy After Epstein Files Release Blowup

A released FBI intake form alleges a 1984 victim said Trump was present when her newborn died and was dumped in Lake Michigan, an unverified DOJ claim.

International Business Times UK

Calls For Trump's Arrest Intensify As New Document Reveals 'Dark' Criminal Allegations

FBI document EFTA00025010 reveals survivor allegations of trafficking and infanticide involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in 1984.

International Business Times UK

A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago

A pair of snowy owls has taken up residence along a Lake Michigan beach, sparking curious speculation about how long the Arctic birds of prey will call Chicago home

The Independent UK

Who Owned the 140-Year-Old Lake Michigan Ghost Ship? Wreck Found After Eluding Searchers for Decades

The wreck of the 'ghost ship' F.J. King, lost in Lake Michigan for nearly 140 years, has finally been found — here's who owned it and why it eluded searchers for decades.

International Business Times UK

Searchers discover shipwreck of schooner that sank in Lake Michigan almost 140 years ago

Searchers have discovered the wreckage of a schooner that sank during a Lake Michigan storm almost 140 years ago

The Independent UK

Open water swimmers warned to stay out of Lake Michigan due to "hazardous" conditions

Officials say currents in Lake Michigan could prove deadly, and open water swimmers should steer clear

Advnture

Anthony Rizzo's Cubs World Series Ring Miraculously Found at Bottom of Lake Michigan

Anthony Rizzo lost his 2016 Cubs World Series ring in Lake Michigan but recovered it with the help of a Chicago scuba diver.

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The Independent UK

High bacteria levels have forced beaches in these states to close ahead of July 4

Some celebrants of July 4 may be saddened to find their local beaches have been closed over bacteria in the water

The Independent UK

75 years after the then-worst crash in US history, search ends for a plane in Lake Michigan

A plane crashed into Lake Michigan in 1950, killing all 58 people on board

The Independent UK

Coast Guard warns there are three unexploded devices somewhere in Lake Michigan

A lifeguard found one of the armed flares along Montrose Beach near Chicago on Memorial Day

The Independent UK

Angler fishing in Lake Michigan fog discovers remains of abandoned tugboat J.C. Ames

A Wisconsin angler fishing in the fog this week discovered the wreck of an abandoned tugboat in Lake Michigan

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Gov. Pritzker Renames Lake Michigan To 'Lake Illinois'

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker engages in a humorous response to President Trump's executive orders, including renaming Lake Michigan to 'Lake Illinois' a...

Latin Times

Illinois Governor Mocks Trump With Fake Bid to Rename Lake Michigan 'Lake Illinois': 'Deserves to Be Named After a Great State'

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker mocks Donald Trump with a satirical video announcement declaring Lake Michigan will be renamed "Lake Illinois."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Your Ultimate Guide to Chicago Dating Apps: Connecting Singles in the Heart of the Midwest”

In the vibrant city of Chicago, where the skyline meets the shores of Lake Michigan, the dating scene is as diverse and dynamic as its neighborhoods. With a population that embraces a rich tapestry of cultures, lifestyles, and interests, finding the ...

Latin Times

Most Remote Lighthouse on Great Lake Seeks Volunteer Keepers to Live for Days in the Middle of Nowhere

The tallest and most remote lighthouse on Lake Michigan is seeking volunteers for summer 2025 to live in middle of nowhere for days.

Sports Illustrated

Wisconsin Strength Coach Brady Collins Dives in Lake Michigan After Northwestern Win

The Badgers cruised to an emphatic road win over the Wildcats, which meant that Collins had to make good on a promise.

RideApart

No, It’s Not OK To Dump E-Bikes In the Lake Just Because You Hate Them

People have been dumping Divvy e-bikes in Lake Michigan, and now issues concerning the safety of fresh water from the lake have come to the surface.

LiveScience

Scientists confirm there are 40 huge craters at the bottom of Lake Michigan

Researchers recently surveyed the bottom of Lake Michigan after spotting strange circles on the lakebed in 2022. New observations show the circles are craters, but how they formed remains unclear.

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