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DTE Energy announces request for another rate hike, emotional attachments to Artificial Intelligence, staring down a wild cougar and the best advice for people pleasing.

Last year, the state approved a price increase for DTE’s services, which means that the average residential customer’s monthly bill is estimated to be $6.51 higher than before.

On today's Stateside, DTE rate hikes explained, then interviews with two Michigan chefs who are nominated for James Beard awards.

A typical Consumers Energy electric customer will pay about $2.10 more each month, after the utility settled a rate case with 17 intervenors, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

It appears few Michiganders who spent the weekend without electricity will be able to apply for a credit on their next utility bill.More than 600,000 DTE…