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Community members embrace during a vigil for the victims of the Oxford High School shooting in downtown Oxford, Michigan on Dec. 3, 2021, days after 15-year-old student Ethan Crumbley allegedly killed four classmates before surrendering to police at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan.

Registered nurses Deena Smith, left, and Kim Lindberg prepare to go into a patient’s room on 9 West at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Mich. on April 21, 2021. 9 West, a floor dedicated to COVID-19 patients, is facing its third COVID-19 surge since the pandemic began.

Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services PLLC Principal Shaniece Bennett poses for a portrait at her office space in St. Clair Shores, Mich. on March 24, 2021.

From left, sisters Karen Koch, Brenda Esman and Cheryl Peterson, all of Kalamazoo, Mich. raise their hands in prayer on October 12, 2021 at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. Several hundred demonstrators gathered at the Michigan State Capitol demanding a “forensic audit” of the 2020 presidential election.

From left, Madison Scott, 10, Maranda Scott, 8, Jaelynn Boykin, 10, Ahlivia Ball, 10, and Chloe Turner, 10, all of Detroit, take a break from roller skating at The Midway at Monroe Blocks in Detroit on June 26, 2021.

Dan Binkowski of Chesterfield cheers after a car did a burnout during the 26th annual Woodward Dream Cruise along Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, Mich. on Aug. 21, 2021.

Al Antaya rides his skateboard up a vertical ramp in the living room of his home in Marquette, Mich. on March 6, 2021.

People mourn at a growing memorial outside Oxford High School on Dec. 1, 2021, a day after 15-year-old student Ethan Crumbley allegedly killed four classmates before surrendering to police at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan. The Oakland County Sheriff stated that in additional to the four killed, six other students and a teacher were wounded with a handgun investigators believe was purchased by the suspect's father a few days ago.

Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons is restrained as he goes after LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of the game at Little Caesars Arena on November 21, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. LeBron James was ejected from the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Detroit Pistons for striking Isaiah Stewart in the face while jostling for rebounding position. ⁣Stewart had to be held back multiple times by Detroit personnel as he tried to confront James.⁣

Jayden Reed #1 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates the Michigan State Spartans 30-27 win against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium on November 27, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan

A ski jumper flies overhead on the 60-meter ski jump at the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 7, 2021. The Suicide Hill Ski Bowl is home to 5 ski jumps - one being the infamous 90-meter Suicide Hill Ski Jump. The Ishpeming Ski Club has hosted an annual tournament for 134 years.

The Jacobson family arrives at the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 5, 2021. Veronica Jacobson and her husband, Ty Jacobson, met through ski jumping and now have 7 out of their 11 children competing in the sport. They travel as a family to compete in various ski jumping tournaments.

Ski jumpers watch a ski jumper jump the 25-meter ski jump during the 134th annual ski jumping tournament at the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 6, 2021.

Historical pictures of past ski jumpers line the walls of the Ishpeming Ski Club’s club house at the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 5, 2021. The Ishpeming Ski Club has produced many Olympian jumpers, including Paul Bietila, his portrait seen in center left of the top row. Bietila was recognized as the best American jumper of his time and the Paul Bietila Memorial Trophy is given annually to the best ski jumper in the United States.

Cross-country skiers slide past the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl during an Ishpeming Ski Club practice in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 3, 2021. Many of those who ski jump also cross-country ski. The Olympic winter sport Nordic combined combines the two sports of ski jumping and cross-country skiing.

Isaac Larson, 13, poses for a portrait in his bedroom at his home in Negaunee, Mich. on July 7, 2021. Larson began ski jumping when he was 8-years-old alongside his two younger brothers, Max and Jacob. His participation in the sport has allowed him to travel throughout the U.S., including Alaska. He hopes to one day compete in the winter Olympics.

Judges watch as ski jumpers jump the 60-meter ski jump during the 134th annual ski jumping tournament at the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 6, 2021. Jumpers are scored based on the distance they jump as well as the style of their flight, alongside gate and wind compensation points. A ski jumper earns style points on a scale of 0 to 20 from five judges, with the highest and lowest scores eliminated.

Tim “Timo” Denisson, 72, of Cheyenne, Wyo. looks on while visiting the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 5, 2021. Denisson began ski jumping when he was 2-years-old and started to compete when he was 7. He has been active in ski jumping all his life, competing in ski jump tournaments throughout the world. He was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame in 2012 and he still ski jumps to this day.

Cole Becker, 12, is awarded first place in his class for competing in the 134th annual ski jumping tournament at the Suicide Hill Ski Bowl in Ishpeming, Mich. on March 6, 2021. The Suicide Hill Ski Bowl is home to 5 ski jumps - one being the infamous 90-meter Suicide Hill Ski Jump. The Ishpeming Ski Club has hosted an annual tournament for 134 years.

In October 2021, about 200 men and women from throughout America traveled to Midland, Michigan for the shared love of learning the fine art of becoming Santa and Mrs. Claus, a precedent set by the school’s founder, Charles W. Howard, in 1937. The aspiring Santas and Mrs. Clauses had hands-on experience of learning proper dress, meeting live reindeer, building toys, interacting with children and much more at the 84th annual session of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School.

Douglas Billings of Lexington, Tenn. walks away from the Santa House during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 14, 2021.

Carl Raysin of Grand Blanc, Mich., center, learns sign language with other Santas during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School at the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 15, 2021.

Tom Valent, dean of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School, talks during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School at the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 14, 2021.

Santas relax outside of Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Frankenmuth, Michigan on Oct. 15, 2021.

From left, Jeff Wertz of Toledo, Ohio, Ken Matuszak of Bowling Green, Ohio and Randy Wheelock of Traverse City, Mich. visit the reindeer Blitzen during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School at the Santa House in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 14, 2021.

Robert Auer, left, and Debbie Auer of Pelham, Ala. wind down for the night in their hotel room during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School at SpringHill Suites in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 15, 2021. This is the first year the husband and wife attended the school together. Robert has been playing the role of Santa Claus for 20 years and Debbie began her role as Mrs. Claus 5 years ago. “She won’t admit it, she’s been the greatest Mrs. Claus,” Robert said.

Holly Valent, left, and Tom Valent talk with schoolchildren during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School at the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 15, 2021.

Ken Matuszak of Bowling Green, Ohio learns to fly reindeer during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School at Gerace Construction in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 16, 2021.

From left, Edward Piane of Lockport, Ill., Tommy Casey of Searcy, Ark. and Walter Lorenz of Brighton, Mich. dance during the dance lessons during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School at Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 16, 2021.

Charles Przybylo of Rockwood, Mich., left, and Eileen Przybylo walk over to visit the Polar Express train cars during the 84th annual Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School at Gerace Construction in Midland, Michigan on Oct. 16, 2021.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 23: A tour guide teaches a National Guard Citizen-soldier during a U.S. Capitol tour on January 23, 2021 in Washington, DC. Due to COVID-19, Capitol tours had been restricted since March 13, 2020, but have exclusively been reopened for National Guard members. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Thousands of Trump supporters show up to protest the 2020 election results during the certification of the vote leading to the violent, infamous riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Trump supporters help each other scale the walls of the U.S. Capitol.

Jake Angeli yells, “Freedom” during the Trump rally proceeding the riot at the Capitol.

Trump supporters and U.S. Capitol police clash as rioters push towards the building.

An older woman came prepared to the Trump Rally wearing a gas mask.

U.S. Capitol police deploy non-lethal rounds to disperse rioters.

Dave Tyner calls out for medical attention for his son, Christian, after they were violently removed from inside the U.S. Capitol during the January 6th riot.

Trump supporters attempt to prevent police from flanking them by blocking a door on the West side of the U.S. Capitol.

Trump supporter rallies his fellow protestors while a large American flag is hoisted to the upper tiers of the U.S. Capitol.

A man washes out a fellow protestor’s eyes after he was affected by non-lethal munitions.

Trump supporters destroy thousands of dollars worth of AP’s equipment.

Rioters stand in front of a smashed window of the U.S. Capitol while holding an American Flag and making hand signals associated with the Proud Boys.

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The damage caused by the quad-state tornado can be seen through the destroyed wall of the American Legion building in Mayfield, KY.

An arial capture of the damage in downtown Mayfield, KY following the quad-state tornado.

A destroyed hymnal lays on the ground of a ruined church in downtown Mayfield, KY.

Two young siblings play catch amongst the ruins of the devastated buildings in downtown Mayfield, KY.

The inside of a family home can be seen through window smashed by the quad-state tornado that ravaged Mayfield, KY.

A Christmas tree lies on the floor of a ruined storefront next to a mural that reads, “Mayfield: More than a memory”.

Drag Performer, Vivica Versace, poses for a portrait next to her wall of wigs as she prepares for a performance at the country drag club, Peckers, in Nashville, TN.

Honey Birdette Lingerie models celebrate a successful runway show during a Halloween party at Sony Hall.

A woman dresses as a zombie Marie-Antionette for the annual Village Halloween Parade.

Batmen take shots of Jameson during the annual Village Halloween Parade in New York.

A drag queen prepares for a performance in the East Village.

Protestors associated with the Stonewall movement block a four way stop to dance during a protest for black trans lives.

A man surrenders to Minneapolis police during a protest in Brooklyn Center following the killing of Daunte Wright.

Police and protestors clash on the Brooklyn Bridge in response to the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright.

A woman is arrested in the New York subway system for allegedly attempting to burn someone with a lighter. “They (the police) are going to kill me tonight,” she screamed as the cops handcuffed her.

Kimberly Bernard and her friend celebrate outside the Hennepin County Courthouse after hearing Derek Chauvin was found guilty of three counts of murder for taking the life of George Floyd.