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Experts urge 24-hour break from screens

Healthy tech boundaries can boost sleep, mood and connection.

News

Think you can go 24 hours without scrolling on your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="phone" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/01/smartphones-age-12-worse-health-study" data-vars-content-id="68bc8434-d1ad-4536-b62d-c37ce52c8cdd" data-vars-headline="Experts urge 24-hour break from screens" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/01/smartphones-age-12-worse-health-study" target="_self">phone</a> or staring at other devices?<ul><li>Give it a try on Friday, this year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Day of Unplugging" data-vars-click-url="https://www.globaldayofunplugging.org/" data-vars-content-id="68bc8434-d1ad-4536-b62d-c37ce52c8cdd" data-vars-headline="Experts urge 24-hour break from screens" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.globaldayofunplugging.org/" target="_blank">Day of Unplugging</a>.</li></ul>

Michigan abortion clinics drop 12% over two years

Federal funding changes impacted Planned Parenthood clinics in Michigan.

Health

The number of clinics in Michigan providing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abortions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/05/09/the-state-of-abortion-in-michigan" data-vars-content-id="0eb5f897-412d-45cc-8ac7-0bc1e178f789" data-vars-headline="Michigan abortion clinics drop 12% over two years" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/05/09/the-state-of-abortion-in-michigan" target="_self">abortions</a> fell 12% over a nearly two-year period ending in December, according to a recently released Guttmacher Institute report.Why it matters: The Trump administration&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="withholding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/title-x-grantees-and-clinics-affected-by-the-trump-administrations-funding-freeze/" data-vars-content-id="0eb5f897-412d-45cc-8ac7-0bc1e178f789" data-vars-headline="Michigan abortion clinics drop 12% over two years" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/title-x-grantees-and-clinics-affected-by-the-trump-administrations-funding-freeze/" target="_blank">withholding</a> of Title X <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="family planning funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/03/31/planned-parenthood-title-x-funding/" data-vars-content-id="0eb5f897-412d-45cc-8ac7-0bc1e178f789" data-vars-headline="Michigan abortion clinics drop 12% over two years" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/03/31/planned-parenthood-title-x-funding/" target="_blank">family planning funding</a> for Planned Parenthood and other health care providers likely contributed to the decline, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.guttmacher.org/report/abortion-clinics-united-states-2024-2025#:~:text=Number%20of%20clinics%20providing%20abortions%20and%20changes%20over%20time%2C%20by%20state" data-vars-content-id="0eb5f897-412d-45cc-8ac7-0bc1e178f789" data-vars-headline="Michigan abortion clinics drop 12% over two years" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.guttmacher.org/report/abortion-clinics-united-states-2024-2025#:~:text=Number%20of%20clinics%20providing%20abortions%20and%20changes%20over%20time%2C%20by%20state" target="_blank">the report</a>.

Metro Detroit gas prices surge after Iran strikes

Metro Detroit drivers are now paying more than $3 per gallon on average.

Gasoline prices are jumping in Detroit and elsewhere as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="oil prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/oil-prices-iran-trump-rubio-mitigate-costs" data-vars-content-id="b9f476d2-9744-4621-bdbd-3e7626c072e8" data-vars-headline="Metro Detroit gas prices surge after Iran strikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/oil-prices-iran-trump-rubio-mitigate-costs" target="_self">oil prices</a> spike following the U.S. and Israel <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="strikes on Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" data-vars-content-id="b9f476d2-9744-4621-bdbd-3e7626c072e8" data-vars-headline="Metro Detroit gas prices surge after Iran strikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" target="_self">strikes on Iran</a>, reflecting market fears of extended geopolitical upheaval.Why it matters: Americans use about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="370 million" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=23&amp;t=10" data-vars-content-id="b9f476d2-9744-4621-bdbd-3e7626c072e8" data-vars-headline="Metro Detroit gas prices surge after Iran strikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=23&amp;t=10" target="_blank">370 million</a> gallons of gas <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&amp;s=mgfupus2&amp;f=m" data-vars-content-id="b9f476d2-9744-4621-bdbd-3e7626c072e8" data-vars-headline="Metro Detroit gas prices surge after Iran strikes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&amp;s=mgfupus2&amp;f=m" target="_blank">per day</a>, so price increases have an immediate effect on their pocketbooks and mood about the economy.

Detroit winters are getting shorter

A new Climate Central analysis finds winter now starts later and/or ends earlier in Detroit.

Climate change has shaved more than a week off of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Detroit&#x27;s winters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/21/arctic-cold-snap-subzero-temperatures-weather" data-vars-content-id="581960a2-986f-48d2-9b59-fc7e148a5830" data-vars-headline="Detroit winters are getting shorter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/01/21/arctic-cold-snap-subzero-temperatures-weather" target="_self">Detroit&#x27;s winters</a> in recent years.The big picture: This winter has been brutally cold, snowy and icy for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="millions of Americans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/23/blizzard-warning-travel-ban-new-york-jersey" data-vars-content-id="581960a2-986f-48d2-9b59-fc7e148a5830" data-vars-headline="Detroit winters are getting shorter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/23/blizzard-warning-travel-ban-new-york-jersey" target="_self">millions of Americans</a> — yet winters are getting shorter across most U.S. cities.

Relaxing winter trips just a short drive from Detroit

Skip the slopes and unwind with a spa, cabin or museum weekend away.

Things to Do

A day or weekend trip away can help beat the winter blues, and we&#x27;re here to assist you with finding some options.Why it matters: The sad part of Michigan winter is approaching.<ul><li>Come late February and March, you&#x27;ll have done all the outdoor snow activities that you can stomach and will be tired of being cooped up inside your home.</li></ul>

Try a quick wine escape from Detroit

Find wine, apples, vineyard vines and lakeside views under an hour from Detroit.

Travel

The wineries near Windsor can make for an impromptu day trip from Detroit.Before autumn ends, we suggest tooling around Essex, Ontario and neighboring spots along the coast of Lake Erie for simple, pastoral views and a change of pace from Michigan life.

Your next road trip should be Indiana

Indiana is full of surprises — from floating cabins to whitewater rafting and epic museums.

For many travelers, the idea of Indiana begins and ends with the familiar — but step off the interstate and you&#x27;ll discover a state that subverts expectation at nearly every turn.<ul><li>You&#x27;ll find floating cabins, escapades with elephants, scuba diving, state parks, sand dunes, and more — here&#x27;s how you can plan your next summer vacation.</li></ul>

Michiganders, the Real ID deadline is approaching

Visit a Secretary of State office to get yours by the deadline.

Flying this summer? A new ID rule kicks in soon — make sure yours won&#x27;t leave you grounded.Why it matters: Starting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="May 7" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/02/06/tsa-reminds-public-real-id-enforcement-deadline-may-7-2025" data-vars-content-id="03717f14-ae8f-48c4-83c4-f6b2b4d66e73" data-vars-headline="Michiganders, the Real ID deadline is approaching" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/02/06/tsa-reminds-public-real-id-enforcement-deadline-may-7-2025" target="_blank">May 7</a>, a Real ID card — or another acceptable document like a passport — will be needed to board a commercial aircraft in the U.S.

Detroit Metro Airport is among the most expensive to fly from

Our cost is 10% higher than the national average for domestic flights.

Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus is the fifth most costly major U.S. airport to fly out of domestically, per the latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="transportation department data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.transtats.bts.gov/averagefare/" data-vars-content-id="655cfd97-00dc-4c78-b926-f96ae1d2e353" data-vars-headline="Detroit Metro Airport is among the most expensive to fly from" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.transtats.bts.gov/averagefare/" target="_blank">transportation department data</a>.Why it matters: Nothing beats the February blues like planning your summer travel — and being smart about which airports you use might help you save a buck.

Detroit's first Michelin Green Guide highlights art and culture

The guide promotes Detroit as a trendy tourist destination.

Detroit&#x27;s first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin Green Guide" data-vars-click-url="https://boutique.laventure.michelin.com/en/product/green-guide-week-go-detroit-michelin/" data-vars-content-id="23c419c3-4fb8-416b-a098-26584490d3cc" data-vars-headline="Detroit&#x27;s first Michelin Green Guide highlights art and culture" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boutique.laventure.michelin.com/en/product/green-guide-week-go-detroit-michelin/" target="_blank">Michelin Green Guide</a> marvels at the city&#x27;s culture while praising several sites as on par with Europe&#x27;s greatest attractions.Why it matters: The guide promotes Detroit as a trendy tourist destination and offers fresh insights into global travel experts&#x27; views of the city post-bankruptcy.

Get away from screens — and jump into Indiana’s top outdoor adventures

From intense hiking to biking to golfing, Indiana has top-notch thrills for everyone.

Don&#x27;t let the summer go by without having more outdoor adventures — especially since the outdoor lover&#x27;s paradise for fun in the sun is just a short drive away.What you need to know: From intense hiking to biking to golfing, Indiana has top-notch thrills for everyone.

Biking guide for Detroit's city streets, suburban trails and scenic islands

Check out these recommended rides in Metro Detroit:

Guides

Biking around Metro Detroit is a great way to explore, get exercise and enjoy nature.The big picture: Detroit and surrounding communities are building out the area&#x27;s bike infrastructure by investing in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Joe Louis Greenway" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/07/02/new-grant-funds-joe-louis-greenway-iron-belle-connections" data-vars-content-id="b1b2dc76-2701-4b1f-bf20-b514d6c192df" data-vars-headline="Biking guide for Detroit&#x27;s city streets, suburban trails and scenic islands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/07/02/new-grant-funds-joe-louis-greenway-iron-belle-connections" target="_self">Joe Louis Greenway</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="suburban bike lanes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/02/21/woodward-confusing-bike-lanes-ferndale-road-diet" data-vars-content-id="b1b2dc76-2701-4b1f-bf20-b514d6c192df" data-vars-headline="Biking guide for Detroit&#x27;s city streets, suburban trails and scenic islands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/02/21/woodward-confusing-bike-lanes-ferndale-road-diet" target="_self">suburban bike lanes</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="trail improvements" data-vars-click-url="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/11/14/sterling-heights-trail-will-connect-clinton-river-to-lakeside-mall/71567456007/" data-vars-content-id="b1b2dc76-2701-4b1f-bf20-b514d6c192df" data-vars-headline="Biking guide for Detroit&#x27;s city streets, suburban trails and scenic islands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/11/14/sterling-heights-trail-will-connect-clinton-river-to-lakeside-mall/71567456007/" target="_blank">trail improvements</a>.

Detroit flight departure times improving

Almost 88% of flights out of DTW departed on time in December.

Almost 88% of flights out of DTW departed on time in December.Zoom out: Nationwide, more than 83% of domestic flights departed on time last December, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios&#x27; Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/03/21/worst-best-airports-on-time-delays-departures" data-vars-content-id="8f8ad3f5-36bb-4654-9a60-e52c3dd323e6" data-vars-headline="Detroit flight departure times improving" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/03/21/worst-best-airports-on-time-delays-departures" target="_self">Axios&#x27; Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report</a> from the latest Transportation Department data.

How to experience the solar eclipse in Michigan

The once-in-a-lifetime experience has become one of the country's hottest attractions.

A total solar eclipse is coming April 8, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that&#x27;s become one of the country&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hottest attractions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/03/18/solar-eclipse-april-8-travel-hype" data-vars-content-id="212fbe82-1834-4c8d-ac62-8274809c765e" data-vars-headline="How to experience the solar eclipse in Michigan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/03/18/solar-eclipse-april-8-travel-hype" target="_self">hottest attractions</a>.<ul><li>The next one won&#x27;t reach the lower 48 until 2044.</li></ul>