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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. Experts warn of ‘ghost tapping’ scam that steals credit card data without swiping Stealing money without ever swiping a card has become a new reality, driven by a scam known as “ghost tapping” or “ghost charges.” This modern form of theft uses wireless technology to secretly capture personal information from credit and debit cards, and even key fobs, without physical contact. Flipper Zero is a multi-tool device at the center of this issue. Read more here. Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it. President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday that he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats who are demanding negotiations to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies that expire at the end of the year for millions of Americans. Echoing congressional Republicans, the president said on CBS’ “60 Minutes” he’ll negotiate only when the government is reopened. Read more here. Person of interest in custody after body found in Macomb County driveway Police have confirmed a person of interest has been taken into custody after a body was found in a Macomb County driveway. The body was discovered just before 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in the driveway of a home near the intersection of Francis Street and Harper Avenue. Read more here. Michigan general election 2025: What voters need to know before heading to the polls Tuesday Michigan’s general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Here’s what to know about the Michigan general election before voting. Weather: Windy start to the work week in Metro Detroit Broken line of light, nuisance showers will push across Southeast Michigan through the morning. By this afternoon, we not only dry out, but clouds will give way to sunshine. Highs will be slightly above average in the upper 50s, however expect windy conditions today as a cold front crosses the region. Peak gusts are expected to be in the 30 to 40 MPH range. Quiet weather arrives Tuesday and Wednesday with warming temperatures on either side of 60 as a ridge of high-pressure builds in. Models are in good agreement for a Clipper System to track through the northern Great Lakes Wednesday bringing with it windy conditions midweek. More seasonal low 50s are on tap Thursday before rain chances increase on Friday.
