Morning 4: Why Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo -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.

Why Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which isn’t Mexican Independence Day

On the fifth of May each year, Americans across the nation celebrate Cinco de Mayo -- a holiday often mistaken as Mexican Independence Day.

Mexicans actually celebrate their independence on Sept. 16, and Cinco de Mayo is not a national holiday in Mexico.

So what is Cinco de Mayo, and why is it celebrated in the U.S.?

Here’s the full report.

Historic Detroit mansion pulled from market, will go to auction instead

The most expensive house on the market in the city of Detroit, which had been listed for nearly $7 million, has been pulled and will now go to auction.

The 12-bedroom, 12-bath estate in Palmer Woods spans more than 34,000 square feet, on more than two acres of land, including the main house and carriage house. It was listed for sale in May of 2023, at nearly $9 million. It was re-listed in February 2024 at $7 million.

Now, the property will be auctioned by Indiana-based Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co. in June, setting up a hard deadline for a buyer.

See more here.

The FDA doesn’t want you to buy anti-choking devices

The FDA doesn’t want people buying and using anti-choking devices. They recommend people use established choking rescue protocols instead.

The safety and effectiveness of anti-choking devices that are being sold over-the-counter have not been established. The devices are not approved or cleared by the FDA.

Learn more here.

Pro-Palestinian protest disrupts University of Michigan commencement

A pro-Palestinian protest caused disruption during University of Michigan’s commencement ceremony Saturday.

About 50 graduates held signs and chanted, “Disclose, divest! We will not stop, we will not rest,” during the ceremony.

Their chant refers to their call on the University to divest from companies with ties to Israel.

Read more here.

Weather: Clouds and a few showers for Metro Detroit for the end of the weekend