ANN ARBOR – Crude oil prices nearing $100 per barrel are pushing up gas prices, grocery costs, and household expenses across Michigan and the United States. While most consumers notice the impact first at the gas pump, economists say the real effect of higher oil prices spreads far beyond gasoline. From groceries to airline tickets
ANN ARBOR = Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries once thought immune to automation, and the U.S. real estate business could be among the first major professional sectors to feel the impact. For decades, home buyers and sellers have relied on real estate agents to access listings, negotiate deals, manage contracts, and navigate the complex
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired as workers face growing uncertainty about their skills and career paths in a rapidly evolving economy. AI Is Quietly Reshaping Hiring Decisions Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired — and many workers worry they may not be ready. A new
ANN ARBOR - As legal cannabis sales surge nationwide, thousands of provisioning centers this month now face payment challenges. Across the United States, cannabis retailers are reporting disruptions to debit-style payment platforms long used to help cannabis businesses reduce reliance on cash. The shutdowns are the result of an undo interference on the part of
Car buying rarely starts at a dealership anymore. Most buyers begin their journey online, researching models, comparing prices, watching reviews, and exploring dealership websites before ever stepping into a showroom. Because of this shift, automotive brands and dealerships have had to rethink how they reach potential customers. Digital marketing now plays a central role in
ANN ARBOR - Michigan needs more power as renewable energy demand continues to grow across the state. However, local opposition to wind projects is creating challenges for future energy development. A massive wind energy project proposed for rural West Michigan has been shelved after years of debate, underscoring the growing tension between local opposition and
ANN ARBOR — After nearly four decades of environmental monitoring and legal battles, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially designated the former Gelman Sciences site and its spreading 1,4-dioxane groundwater plume in Ann Arbor and Scio Township as a federal Superfund site. The designation places the contaminated area on the National Priorities List, unlocking
KALAMAZOO - A suspected Iranian cyberattack targeting Kalamazoo-based medical technology giant Stryker is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts who say global conflict is increasingly spilling into corporate computer networks. Stryker, one of Michigan’s largest healthcare companies, generates more than $25 billion in annual sales and employs roughly 56,000 people worldwide, producing orthopedic implants, surgical equipment,
BIRMINGHAM – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined MITech TV to discuss the release of the Cyber 150, his annual ranking of the top privately held cybersecurity companies in the world. AI Used By Hackers is accelerating as AI becomes hackers’ favorite tool, cybersecurity experts warn. As a result, cybercriminals are using AI to identify vulnerabilities
COLUMBUS - The clock is ticking for Ohio’s cannabis industry. Advocates trying to overturn new marijuana restrictions passed by state lawmakers are racing to collect roughly 250,000 valid voter signatures before a March 19 deadline, a move that could suspend the controversial law and send the issue back to Ohio voters in 2026. If the
