WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber sent a letter asking the administration to address the impacts of tariffs by granting automatic exclusions for any small business importer, establishing a process for companies to apply for an exclusion if the company can demonstrate that tariffs pose a risk to employment for American workers, and providing exclusions for
MIDLAND — Northwood University has secured its place in history as one of the first institutions in the nation to receive approval for a reduced-credit bachelor’s degree. Following approval from the Higher Learning Commission, Northwood will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity — a pioneering 90-credit program designed to provide students with a
LANSING – The summer 2025 unemployment rate among Michigan teens is expected to average 15.8 percent, up from the 12.6 percent rate in 2024. This is forecasted to be the largest teen summer unemployment rate since 2020. Employment for teens is also forecasted to rise over the year by 13,000, or 6.3 percent, during the
BEJING - Scientists may have identified a way to naturally regulate blood sugar levels and sugar cravings in a similar fashion to drugs like Ozempic. In mice and humans, the key to unlocking this natural process was found to be a gut microbe and its metabolites – the compounds it produces during digestion. By increasing
Innovation often comes from the most unexpected places. For entrepreneurs constantly seeking to refine customer experiences and improve operational efficiency, there’s a surprising source of insight hiding in plain sight: the digital menu. What began as a tool for modernizing the food and beverage industry has evolved into a symbol of smart, adaptable business thinking.
DEARBORN - Ford has been touting its American-made roots as Trump's tariffs target international automakers, but the company's CEO has warned it's still dependent on global trade to make its vehicles. Jim Farley, appearing on CNN, said Ford will be affected when tariffs go into effect this Saturday on auto parts, which could raise consumer prices. And
WASHINGTON DC - A bipartisan congressional briefing Thursday revealed startling details of a never-before-seen UFO hovering over the US. Government officials heard from scientists who said they need a larger role in the investigation into UFOs and other strange phenomena the government has been keeping secret. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, with help from
PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five regions where eligible small businesses will have the opportunity to receive grants through Comcast RISE. The program will provide 100 small businesses with comprehensive packages that include a technology makeover, creative production, a media schedule, providing $3 million total to
BEIJING - BYD Co., a Chinese carmaker, unveiled a groundbreaking fleet of electric vehicles. The EVs could change the game in the industry, as they can be recharged in the same amount of time as it takes to refill gas-powered vehicles. The company began selling these EVs this month, and they are "capable of providing around 400 kilometers
ANN ARBOR—While law enforcement surveillance technology use has boomed, some Michigan officials are wary of adopting newer AI-driven policing tools, according to a University of Michigan survey. The Michigan Public Policy Survey, conducted last spring by U-M's Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, found most officials are unsure about the accuracy of public safety
