DETROIT - The National Defense Industrial Association Michigan Chapter is using a new STEM scholarship program to encourage more Michigan students to pursue careers in some of the fastest-growing — and increasingly strategic — sectors of the economy: defense technology, aerospace engineering, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing. Applications are due Friday May
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Google is trying to convince Michigan that its proposed data center near Detroit Metro Airport is not the kind of project communities across the state have been fighting. That may be the most important part of the story. The company and its development partners are pitching the Van Buren Township project
Sleep isn’t just a necessity—it’s becoming the main reason to travel. Across Asia, hotels and wellness resorts embrace sleep tourism by designing experiences prioritizing deep rest, better recovery, and mental clarity. From soundproof suites to sleep-enhancing spa treatments, these destinations cater to travelers seeking rejuvenation over adventure. But the journey to restful travel starts well
DETROIT - China’s successful liquid hydrogen aircraft test is more than an aerospace milestone. For Michigan, it may be an early warning shot in the next global manufacturing and mobility race. The state already has billions tied to hydrogen development, fuel-cell research, heavy transportation infrastructure and advanced mobility systems. If hydrogen-powered aviation, trucking and industrial
Trying a new online gaming platform can feel exciting at first. You see people talking about fun matches, competitive tournaments, exciting games, and rewarding experiences. Naturally, curiosity kicks in. You start wondering if the platform is really worth trying. But before most players create an account or start playing, one important question usually comes first:
LANSING — Nearly half a million Michigan residents who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage are now paying significantly higher health insurance costs in 2026, with early enrollment data showing tens of thousands may already be abandoning coverage altogether as enhanced Obamacare subsidies expire and Republican-backed healthcare spending cuts begin taking effect nationally. New
SOUTHFIELD —Teams from Florida in the United States and Canada, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Mexico, Macau, Taiwan and more internationally, earned first-place awards at Lawrence Technological University’s 2026 Robofest World Championships, held May 14-16 on LTU’s Southfield campus. Members of high school teams competed for scholarships from Lawrence Tech worth up to $80,000 over
LANSING — Michigan teenagers searching for summer jobs in 2026 could face a more competitive labor market than in recent years, even as hourly wages continue climbing across many entry-level industries. A new forecast released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget projects roughly 252,500 teens ages 16 to 19 will participate in
LANSING - Michigan consumers and businesses are heading into summer facing rising energy costs as global conflict, inflation and growing electricity demand push up prices for gasoline, diesel fuel, electricity and natural gas across the state, according to a new 2026 summer outlook from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The report lands as Michigan is
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor’s push to create an alternative energy system outside the traditional DTE Energy model is accelerating, raising new questions about whether the city could eventually become one of the first major Michigan communities to partially — or even fully — break away from the state’s dominant investor-owned utility structure. The latest
