PORTLAND, Ore - Oregonians could soon be joining Hawaiians as the only Americans subject to mandatory pay-per-mile fees for electric vehicles. Lawmakers were in session Friday as the state looks to fill a $300 million void in the transportation budget that threatens funds for road repairs and snowplowing. Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek proposed an EV road usage charge that
COLUMBUS - Ohioans had great expectations for recreational marijuana after voting to legalize personal use of the plant in Nov. 2023. According to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, total marijuana sales have reached over $2.7 billion as of mid-June. Non-medical cannabis comprises about $587 million of that figure, with Ohio expected to
XRP has recently regained its spotlight, driven by regulatory and market forces . With the official conclusion of the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple, XRP has been repositioned as a commodity, significantly brightening market sentiment. Numerous asset management firms have submitted proposals for XRP-based spot ETFs to the SEC, with industry experts generally assuming an 80%
TOKYO - Toyota announced that it is launching an all-electric version of the Highlander, one of its best-selling SUVs in America. According to Electrek, the move is likely to distinguish it from the larger Grand Highlander, which has been attracting more buyers recently compared to the original model. To meet demand, Toyota stated that it would
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, some optimistic estimates suggest that electric vehicles might comprise 50% of all car sales by 2030. With that in mind, it is no surprise that some classic sports car companies want to get in the mix. Chevrolet recently unveiled a design for a future potential electric Corvette that has
NEW YORK - Stanford University has published a first-of-its-kind study on Tuesday that reveals “the AI revolution” is already beginning to have a “significant and disproportionate impact on entry-level workers in the U.S. labor market,” especially those ages 22 to 25 in highly AI-exposed professions like software engineering and customer service. The research, led by Erik Brynjolfsson, a top
FARMINGTON HILLS — In an age of information overload and eroding trust in traditional media institutions, a new statewide survey conducted by EPIC-MRA on behalf of Marx Layne & Company finds that Michigan voters still rely most heavily on television — both local and cable — for the news that shapes their opinions. However, online
NEW YORK - Defenders are usually used to enjoy a few hours to days—or even weeks—of grace on mitigation until there was a public exploit for the vulnerability. If an AI could sift through the 130 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure released by day in minutes and create working exploits, that “grace period” may no longer
HOLLAND —Lakeshore Advantage is launching a new wave of SURGE-powered entrepreneurial programs designed to fuel startup momentum and scale innovation across Allegan and Ottawa Counties. These expanded offerings will connect local founders to expert guidance, startup capital, and growth strategies—marking a major step forward for the region’s innovation ecosystem. New offerings are fueled by a
LONDON - The MG4's late summer debut is a milestone moment for a new generation of electric vehicle tech, according to a quick scroll through headlines from industry publications that are following the ride's development. MG4 is a sporty-looking hatchback from British automaker MG Motor, which China's SAIC Motor owns. It's turning heads for several reasons, including having the first
