On Thursday, April 23, 2026 marks the anniversary of The Coca-Cola Company's decision to change the formula of its signature soft drink, New Coke, in 1985, which led to a consumer backlash and was dubbed the marketing blunder of the century. The Lyrid meteor shower, which began on April 16th and continues through April 25th, is still expected to be seen outside of peak hours of April 22. The earliest sightings of the Lyrids on record date back to approximately 2,700 years ago by the Chinese. The mother of 15-year-old Tyler Johnson is seeking donations to increase the reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of a suspected tax scam. A man who intervened on a Dearborn school bus is facing legal consequences. A community garden in South Warren is also facing closure after struggling to reach an agreement with the city. The world's leading tennis player, a paddle-wielding robot, is becoming so adept at playing the game against elite human players and defeating them in a tough match. Anti-smoking legislation has been approved for children born after Dec. 31 will be banned from buying cigarettes under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.