Cryptocurrency ATM scams on the rise — and more news

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.

Cryptocurrency ATM scams on the rise, police urge caution

In 16 hours, Kimberly Ryan said she lost her life savings.

“It was legitimate threats that sounded like they were coming from a legitimate authority figure,” the mother said.

Scammers are increasingly using cryptocurrency ATMs to trick people into sending money.

It’s a trend Troy police are actively combating by placing warning signs near crypto ATMs throughout the city.

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I-696 traffic shift in Oakland County begins today — What to know

Construction on I-696 in Oakland County has hit its midway point, leading to traffic shifting.

The major transformation of I-696 in Oakland County began over the weekend as crews shut down all westbound lanes between I-75 and Telegraph Road, with impacts expected to last through fall 2026.

The closure, which began at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, marked the start of a significant phase in the highway’s reconstruction project.

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Fourth-down failures sink Detroit Lions in long-awaited showdown vs. Eagles

The Detroit Lions floundered on fourth down against the Super Bowl champion Eagles on Sunday night and plummeted to third place in the NFC North Division.

Since the Lions emerged their decades-long stretch of losing in 2022, fans have fantasized about a matchup with Philadelphia — the current class of the NFC.

Detroit finally got its chance this weekend on Sunday Night Football, one of the sport’s brightest stages. And the Lions fell flat on their faces.

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In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.

“We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party,” Trump wrote on social media late Sunday after landing at Joint Base Andrews following a weekend in Florida.

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Weather: Chance of rain, snow mix heading to Metro Detroit this week — What to know

Grab an extra layer and sunglasses as you head out the door today. It’s a chilly start with wind chills in the 20s and teens. Otherwise, mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid-40s this afternoon. We are still holding on to a light breeze which will make it feel brisk from time to time.