ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With the debut of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung is again squaring off against the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Google Pixel 10 Pro — three devices that now define the high-end mobile experience in 2026. Prices hover
Let's paint a picture of yesterday's lab. A scientist sits at a bench. They have a pipette in hand. They face rows of tiny tubes. The work is repetitive. It demands intense focus. One sneeze, one moment of distraction, and hours of effort get tossed. This scene still plays out in many places. But a
LANSING - Michigan lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would outlaw kratom statewide — a move that would place the state alongside a small but growing list of states banning the controversial herbal product. The legislation, introduced in Lansing this week, would prohibit the sale and cultivation of kratom in Michigan and impose penalties on
The consumer has access to the ability to have a variety of information available to them, which allows buyers to make more well-informed purchasing decisions. In a time in which deals, discounts and offers abound however, it's sometimes hard for shoppers to determine if a purchase really is a great deal or simply a marketing
Online courses come with amazing flexibility and efficiency, but don’t be surprised if you start drifting halfway. Even though you will more than likely start your module with good intentions, it’s easy to get distracted along the way. It gets worse when you allow yourself to believe that these courses are easy to start and
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will again this summer offer high school students the chance to earn college credit through three different dual enrollment courses for students in Michigan. The courses will be offered during LTU’s Summer 2026 semester both online and in-person at LTU’s Southfield campus. The cost of each course is $300. The courses begin
Updated: February 2026 LANSING - Michigan cannabis prices in 2026 remain among the lowest in the Midwest, but new structural pressures are beginning to test the sustainability of that model. For three consecutive years, expanding cultivation capacity and dense retail competition drove steady price compression across the state. Consumers benefited from aggressive discounting and high-volume
ALLENDALE – A free, online course from Grand Valley State University will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives. Powered by GVSU’s OMNI online network, the class offers accessible and flexible learning opportunities for the public, GVSU students, faculty and staff at
LANSING - The fate of Michigan’s long-running battle over the Line 5 oil pipeline moved to the nation’s highest court Tuesday, as the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a procedural dispute that could determine where the legal fight over the controversial pipeline will unfold. At issue before the justices is not whether Line 5
ANN ARBOR - The Midwest cannabis market is entering a new competitive phase — and pricing may decide the winner. In Ohio, regulators recently announced cumulative marijuana sales have surpassed $3.5 billion since medical sales began, fueled by the continued rollout of adult-use retail and nearly 200 dual-use dispensaries. Meanwhile in neighboring Michigan, January cannabis
