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Alexander Nitz still feels a lot of pride in his Michigan roots ask any of his friends and fellow physicists at the Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover, Germany, where a postdoctoral research fellow and, from the confines of Earth, something of a space pioneer. always selling he said. convincing a bunch of German friends to go and Aformer resident of Houghton in the Upper Peninsula and a former University of Michigan undergraduate student, Nitz, 29, is a key part of a team providing new insights into some of the most violent, powerful events in the universe, happening incredibly far away the collision and merging of two black holes. It was a quick, upturning, electronic-sounding little chirp. But with that fleeting noise, detected by Nitz and other team members on Jan.

4 using two massive, super-sensitive, L-shaped antennae in Washington state and Louisiana, physicists got their ADEEP-SPACE DISCOVERY ALEXANDER NITZ Alexander Nitz is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Albert Einstein Institute in Hannover, Germany. conception of two black holes. Former U.P. resident helps detect colliding black holes See SPACE, Page6A Vol. 187, Number 34 2017 Detroit Free Press Printed in the U.S.

$1.50 ONGUARDFOR186YEARS Wednesday6.7.2017 www.freep.com E2 4C 10A Classified. 12A 6C Corrections 2A 8A 11A Horoscope. 2C 1C 2A 4A 3C 4-5C 1B INDEX WARMING TREND ON THE WAY FORECAST, 2A 73 53 High Low HOMERS HAMMER TIGERS SPORTS, 5B LINE TAKES A HIT LIONS SCRAMBLING AFTER LOSING DECKER TO SURGERY SPORTS, 1B Taylor Decker The Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved agreements including a nearly $20-million brownfield tax incentive and exemptions tied to the Detroit practice facility downtown, despite concerns raised by residents and two council members. The approvals came more than six months after negotiations between the city and the Pistons began. The council voted 7-2 on a development agreement, memorandum of understanding and a brownfield redevelopment plan related to the practice facility and corporate offices.

Council President Brenda Jones and Councilwoman Raquel were the no votes. The council also approved four other items for the development. organization is pleased with the result of approvals, as this is an important step in our return to said Kevin Grigg, the vice president of public relations. are excited about our move back to the city and continuing our efforts to impact the community on multiple Tax breaks for Pistons over objections Work on Detroit practice facility to start this month See PISTONS, Page7A By Katrease Stafford and Vince Ellis Detroit Free Press stockholders sent a clear message on Tuesday that they have faith in the leadership of CEO Mary Barra as they cast of their votes against a shareholder proposal from activist investor David Einhorn and resoundingly voted against his nominees for the board of directors. The overwhelming defeat came after an aggressive two-month campaign waged by Einhorn and Greenlight Capital, the firm he co- founded.

When votes from Greenlight Capital are removed, the tally was more than Also, all 11 of board nominees were elected by wide margins, with each one winning by a range of to of the votes cast, the company said. Einhorn tried to convince shareholders the company needed to do more to boost its stock price. He wanted to split stock into two classes one designed for big dividend returns and another designed to reward shareholders if the profits and stock price grow. decided to bring a creative idea to shareholders and nominate directors to help fix inefficient capital structure and unlock significant value for all Einhorn said in a statement. are disappointed that shareholders have elected to maintain the status quo.

We congratulate management on their win Despite the support from shareholders, GM Investors say leaders on right track stock proposal is rejected by a large margin See GM, Page3A By Brent Snavely and Eric D. Lawrence Detroit Free Press EAST Awoman to the she told police, after three Michigan State football players sexually assaulted her in a bathroom during an on- campus party in January. The men now face felony charges related to the assault, and were dismissed from the team Tuesday, shortly after a judge issued arrest warrants. Josh King, 19, of Darien, is charged with one count of first- degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, as well as with capturing an image of an unclothed person. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Donnie Corley, 19, and Demetric Vance, 20, both of Detroit, are Players now facing felonies; Coach Dantonio: By Christopher Haxel, Matt Mencarini and Chris Solari Lansing State Journal and Detroit Free Press See MSU, Page6A By Keith Matheny Detroit Free Press AST There are no easy answers to any of this. Not unless we get a do-over, and raise every boy to respect women. To instill in them the decorum and good sense to walk away when they hear the word no. Or even the hint of it. But not where we are.

Misogyny is part of our culture. Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio admitted as much Tuesday afternoon when he said his football players sit in education sessions to be taught how to avoid sexual assault. These happen every season. Think about that for a minute. Think about what kind of society we have that forces college football coaches to do this.

This should be the takeaway from news conference Tuesday, when he met with reporters to discuss the sexual assault charges filed against three of his players in 54B Dis- Solutions? Start at home, not on campus SHAWN WINDSOR See WINDSOR, Page6A CHARGED IN JAN. 16 INCIDENT: Josh King, 19, of Darien, top; Demetric Vance, 20, of Detroit, center; Donnie Corley, 19, of Detroit, bottom. MSU ousts 3 charged in sex assault Russian attacks on U.S. elections broader than reported 2A Call248-579-4839Today foraFreeIn-HomeConsultation 300OFF yournextremodel Onlyvalidoninitialconsultation.Offerforalimitedtimeonly.Financing optionsavailable.Minimumpurchaserequired.Seestorefordetails..