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LIFT Launches Three Programs For Military’s Advanced Materials Challenge

LIFT Launches Three Programs For Military’s Advanced Materials Challenge

DETROIT – LIFT, the national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced it has launched three initiatives as part of the Advanced Materials Challenge. The Advanced Materials Challenge was designed for industry and academia from across the nation to accelerate the delivery of innovative material solutions for

By Staff Writer|2025-12-04T16:27:16-05:00December 4th, 2025|Featured, Industry 4.0|

Michigan $1.47 Billion High-Speed Internet Investment Will Connect 200,000 Homes

Michigan $1.47 Billion High-Speed Internet Investment Will Connect 200,000 Homes

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Michigan High Speed Internet Office celebrated Michigan’s receipt of $920 million in federal funds to administer the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program and continue expanding high-speed internet access statewide -- the single largest investment in high-speed internet infrastructure in Michigan and the nation’s history.

By Staff Writer|2025-12-04T16:27:37-05:00December 4th, 2025|ESD, Featured, Internet|

3I/ATLAS Emanating Pulsating Heartbeat As It Nears Earth

3I/ATLAS Emanating Pulsating Heartbeat As It Nears Earth

DETROIT - The mysterious object 3I/ATLAS, described by some as an "alien spaceship" may possess a rhythmic "heartbeat" potentially providing crucial evidence about its true nature. Since summer, what NASA has classified as a "comet" has been traveling through our solar system, puzzling scientists along the way. This latest "pulse" discovery follows observations that 3I/ATLAS exhibited

By Staff Writer|2025-12-04T16:27:53-05:00December 4th, 2025|Featured, Science|

Michigan Cannabis Industry Fights 24 Percent Wholesale Tax In Court

Michigan Cannabis Industry Fights 24 Percent Wholesale Tax In Court

DETROIT - The Michigan Court of Claims heard arguments Nov. 25 over the constitutionality of a new 24% wholesale tax on cannabis products, a measure that has sparked significant backlash from the state’s legal marijuana industry. The tax, set to take effect on Jan. 1, was passed as part of Michigan’s fiscal 2026 budget to raise $420 million to

By Mike Brennan|2025-12-03T14:09:02-05:00December 3rd, 2025|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

U-M Economic Forecast: Michigan Jobs Losses In 2026, Job Growth In 2027

U-M Economic Forecast: Michigan Jobs Losses In 2026, Job Growth In 2027

ANN ARBOR - Gauging the health of Michigan’s economy was difficult even before the federal government shutdown interfered with key data releases. The two key measures of employment, from the payroll and household surveys, have generally trended in opposite directions this year. Preliminary data suggests a large downward revision is in store for Michigan’s payroll

By Mike Brennan|2025-11-26T10:22:15-05:00November 26th, 2025|Featured, News|

U-M Economic Report: US 2026 Growth 2.4 Percent, 2 Percent In 2027

U-M Economic Report: US 2026 Growth 2.4 Percent, 2 Percent In 2027

ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan’s Annual Economic Outlook Conference predicts the jagged pattern of quarterly growth rates results in calendar year 2026 growth averaging 2.4 percent and just 2 percent growth in 2027. The report also said annualized pace of real GDP growth in 2025Q3 to come in around 3.1 percent thanks to robust

By Mike Brennan|2025-11-26T10:07:49-05:00November 26th, 2025|Featured, News|

ITC Michigan Provides $290,000 To Support Area Food Banks During The Holiday Season

ITC Michigan Provides $290,000 To Support Area Food Banks During The Holiday Season

NOVI – ITC Michigan announced a donation of $290,000 across seven Michigan food banks, as part of its Greater Giving program. ITC Michigan, which builds, operates and maintains the high-voltage electric transmission system across most of the Lower Peninsula, will donate to the following seven Michigan food banks to help area residents in need: Gleaners

By Mike Brennan|2025-11-24T12:07:03-05:00November 24th, 2025|Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Harvard Scientist Who Said AI/ATLAS Could Be Alien Tech Says Truth To Come Out By Christmas

Harvard Scientist Who Said AI/ATLAS Could Be Alien Tech Says Truth To Come Out By Christmas

BOSTON - A Harvard scientist who has repeatedly claimed that an interstellar object moving through our solar system could be a 'potentially hostile alien threat' has spoken out after NASA released new images. 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar object, meaning it came from outside our solar system, and is currently making its way through our part

By Mike Brennan|2025-11-22T12:00:52-05:00November 22nd, 2025|Featured, Science|

Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit

Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit

DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to fly its drones out of its fulfillment center in Hazel Park, which can drop off packages at nearby customers' homes. Packages up to 5 pounds will soon be able to be delivered by a fleet of 12 drones within about

By Detroit Free Press|2025-11-22T12:01:06-05:00November 22nd, 2025|Drones, Featured, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Michigan Schools Face Tradeoff For $321 Million In Mental Health, State Safety Funds

Michigan Schools Face Tradeoff For $321 Million In Mental Health, State Safety Funds

LANSING - School boards and administrators in K-12 districts across Michigan are weighing whether to waive certain legal protections in exchange for their share of $321 million set aside in the state budget passed this fall for mental health and safety initiatives in schools. Under part of the 2025-26 state budget passed in early October,

By Mike Brennan|2025-11-25T10:35:28-05:00November 19th, 2025|Featured, Politics/Government|