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Rethinking How You Choose Your Next Vehicle

Buying a vehicle is a significant decision, yet many people still approach it with outdated habits: rushing into showrooms, focusing only on price, or choosing based on appearance alone. A better approach begins with slowing down and understanding what you actually need from your next vehicle. Whether it’s for daily commuting, family life, or weekend

By |2026-04-08T17:18:23-04:00April 8th, 2026|Guest Columns|

AI Startup Wins $1M Grand Prize as Michigan Competition Highlights State’s Innovation Shift

LANSING - A statewide startup competition that drew 375 applications from more than 100 Michigan communities has crowned its overall winner—signaling where the state’s innovation economy is heading next. Adrenaline Interactive was named the grand prize winner April 7, taking home $1 million for its artificial intelligence-driven platform that embeds branded content directly into video

By |2026-04-08T15:09:00-04:00April 8th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurs, News|

Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court

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

By |2026-04-08T13:25:46-04:00April 8th, 2026|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|

Europe’s New Border Rules Could Disrupt Michigan Business Travel

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

By |2026-04-07T17:07:46-04:00April 7th, 2026|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

America’s Retirement System Faces a Hidden Risk: The Workers Paying In—but Never Cashing Out

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

By |2026-04-07T16:57:47-04:00April 7th, 2026|News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Power Bills Are Rising—AI and EV Demand May Be Why

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

By |2026-04-07T16:57:48-04:00April 7th, 2026|Industry 4.0, News|

AI Video Generators Empower News Videos: Efficiency Improvements Coexist With Ethical Challenges

Introduction The news industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation due to the rapid introduction of AI video generation technology. It is now possible for editors and scriptwriters to create complete news video stories within a few hours, as AI quickly puts together text, images, and previously existing video clips to produce well-structured and professional-looking news

By |2026-04-07T10:38:32-04:00April 7th, 2026|Guest Columns|

Why Michigan Grocery Prices Could Be About to Rise Again

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

By |2026-04-07T16:57:49-04:00April 6th, 2026|Government/Politics, News, Politics, Politics/Government|