COLUMBUS - An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the state’s new ban on intoxicating hemp products, escalating a legal battle that could reshape the future of hemp-derived THC markets—not just in Ohio, but across the Midwest. In a March 24 ruling, Sandusky County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeremiah Ray issued a temporary restraining
DETROIT - For Michigan’s auto industry, travel to Europe isn’t optional — it’s operational. Executives, engineers, and suppliers move constantly between Detroit and key European hubs like Munich, Paris, and Turin. But a major shift underway across Europe’s borders could quietly disrupt that flow — adding delays, tightening rules, and introducing new compliance risks for
ANN ARBOR - For decades, America’s retirement system has depended on a simple equation: workers pay in, retirees draw out. But new data suggests that equation may be more fragile—and more politically charged—than most Americans realize. In 2022 alone, undocumented immigrants contributed an estimated $22.6 billion to Social Security and $5.7 billion to Medicare, according
DETROIT - Michigan’s logistics and manufacturing backbone is facing a growing threat that’s no longer theoretical: electricity. A surge in power demand driven by artificial intelligence, electric vehicle production, and industrial electrification is placing unprecedented strain on the U.S. power grid—raising the risk of blackouts and driving up costs for businesses and residents alike. According
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With so many construction businesses on the market at the moment, it’s easy to feel as though there is no room for yours. The truth is, there is currently only room for the strongest construction companies as there are so many people who are trying to get into this industry, and so many established companies
Finding the perfect pair of jeans can be a challenge, especially if you have a curvy figure. Around 68% of women in the U.S. report having difficulty finding jeans that fit well in both waist and hips. Understanding what to look for in terms of rise, fabric, and styling can make all the difference. Below,
DETROIT - Michigan shoppers may soon feel a new wave of price increases at the grocery store—and the cause starts far from the checkout line. Rising fuel costs, driven by global tensions involving Iran, are beginning to ripple through the economy. While drivers are already seeing higher prices at the pump, economists warn the next
Unsplash - CC0 Licence Soil subsidence, also known as settlement and ground slumping, is a significant issue on a lot of industrial sites. Usually it happens because there's a void underneath the surface, and then over time material moves into it, changing the structure of the land on top. This is harmless if the property
The auto industry is in one of those periods when small production decisions start carrying more weight than they used to. Programs are under pressure to move faster. Material costs still matter. Throughput matters even more. So does part consistency. Manufacturers are looking harder at the way components are made, not just what those components
