The Detroit Public Schools will invest over $32 million in major upgrades, including turning the long-abandoned Cooley High into a community sports complex and moving Davis Aerospace High back to Detroit City Airport. Projects wrap by 2027. The move back to City Airport will expand the aviation and engineering curriculum to include hands-on training and double the school’s enrollment to 200 students. The project is spearheaded by Launched the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, Michigan’s largest public school foundation. For more information, visit dpscdfoundation.org.

Google DeepMind’s new AI, AlphaEvolve, is designing algorithms beyond human ability. By blending Gemini’s coding skills with evolutionary testing, it’s improving chip design, datacenter efficiency, and even optimizing AI itself—showing signs of real, original problem-solving.Google also now leads in generative AI patents and the fast-growing field of AI agents, according to new data. U.S. filings in this space have jumped over 50%, signaling intense research and competition.

A beloved Detroit pizza chain is closing its Portage location after nearly five years. Buddy’s Pizza, known for its iconic Detroit-style pies, says pandemic challenges, staffing shortages, and rising costs made the location unsustainable.

Live Nation’s “$30 Ticket to Summer” deal kicks off May 21, offering discounted tickets to over 40 shows in metro Detroit. Acts include Pantera, Cyndi Lauper, and the Black Keys at Pine Knob and more. Details at LiveNation.com/TickettoSummer.

Lions fans, mark your calendars—Detroit will face the Vikings on Christmas Day and the Packers on Thanksgiving. The team’s full 17-game schedule is out, including 11 matchups against last year’s playoff teams. Get the full schedule at DetroitLions.com

Google DeepMind’s new AI, AlphaEvolve, is designing algorithms beyond human ability. By blending Gemini’s coding skills with evolutionary testing, it’s improving chip design, datacenter efficiency, and even optimizing AI itself—showing signs of real, original problem-solving.Google also now leads in generative AI patents and the fast-growing field of AI agents, according to new data. U.S. filings in this space have jumped over 50%, signaling intense research and competition.

Detroit’s packed with fun this weekend! Flower Day blooms at Eastern Market Sunday, Motor City Comic Con hits Novi with stars like Jeremy Renner, and Toy Story plays at the Redford Theatre Saturday at 1pm.

Today in History:

• 1967 – Paul McCartney met American photographer Linda Eastman at London’s Bag O’Nails nightclub. They married less than two years later, on March 12, 1969.
• 1968 – There have been seven winners to date in Keener’s Hi Lo contest. Stephanie Wrobel of Detroit leads the pack, taking home $3893.
• 1971 – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young hit No. 1 in the U.S. with 4 Way Street. The live album featured performances from The Fillmore East in New York and The Forum in L.A.
• 1976 – The Rolling Stones topped the U.S. album chart with Black and Blue. It marked their sixth U.S. No. 1 album.
• 1982 – Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney began a seven-week run at No. 1 with “Ebony and Ivory.” The hit became McCartney’s 24th U.S. No. 1 as a songwriter.
• 1984 – Stevie Ray Vaughan released his second studio album, Couldn’t Stand the Weather.
• 2008 – Neil Diamond topped the U.S. Billboard album chart for the first time with Home Before Dark, his 29th studio release. At 67, he became the oldest artist to reach No. 1, surpassing Bob Dylan’s record from 2006.

Today’s Birthdays:

• Trini Lopez was born on this day in 1937.
• Graeham Goble of Little River Band is 78
• Dennis Hardy Frederiksen (Fergie Frederiksen) of Toto was born today in 1951.
• Musician Mike Oldfield and baseball legend George Brett are 72.
• UM football great, Desmond Howard is 55.