Lawmakers dole out funds for Detroit businesswoman for a building she may not own

Good morning, Michiganians,

Here are some stories we’ll be tracking today:

∎ A Wayne County jury deciding the fate of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, the Detroit man accused of murdering Jewish leader Samantha Woll, will resume deliberations for a final day and if they can’t reach a verdict, the judge could declare a mistrial.

∎ Former President Donald Trump will formally accept his party’s nomination tonight during the final night of the Republican National Convention, his first speech since surviving an assassin’s bullet five days ago. Trump will campaign Saturday in Grand Rapids with his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who spoke last night.

∎ President Joe Biden is becoming more embattled as more prominent Democrats have told Biden that his continued candidacy imperils the Democratic Party’s chances of being in power in Congress next year.

In case you missed it, here were five of the most-read articles yesterday on detroitnews.com:

① 4 arrested in smuggling attempt on St. Clair River

② Pistons improve to 2-1 in Summer League with win over Bulls

③ 3-year-old girl killed by vehicle in Hamtramck

④ 22-year-old mPerks theft suspect takes plea, will give up $630K in cryptocurrency and cash

⑤ Court orders Metro Detroit coney islands to pay overtime, keep records

And in today’s advice columns, Dr. Abby consoles a Michigan woman who is longing for intimacy again with her disinterested husband of 15 years.

Does the diabetes and weight loss drug Mounjaro ruin the kidneys and liver? Dr. Roach has answers.