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Cannabis News
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
January Michigan Cannabis Sales Top $242 Million, Big Drop From Record-Breaking December
LANSING - Michigan January cannabis sales totaled $242,812,694, according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, with
C3 Industries Opens Its First Cannabis Dispensary In New Jersey
ANN ARBOR - Ann Arbor-based C3 Industries announced it is expanding its operational footprint with
Scientists Develop New Method To Test For Recent Marijuana Use With 96 Percent Accuracy
WASHINGTON DC - Scientists say they’ve identified an alternative way to test for recent marijuana
Scientists Develop New Method To Test For Recent Marijuana Use With 96 Percent Accuracy
WASHINGTON DC - Scientists say they’ve identified an alternative way to test for recent marijuana
11 Cloud Cannabis Dispensaries Acquired By Stash Ventures
MOUNT PLEASANT - Stash Ventures has acquired the dispensaries of Troy-based Cloud Cannabis Co. in
Michigan Cannabis Dispensary Gets $212,000 Fine After CRA Inspectors Find Pot In The Attic
VASSAR, MI - Inspectors found a black garbage bag containing nearly 20 pounds of untagged,
Product Review: Ray’s Infused Lemonade
LANSING - Infused beverages are big in many states where adult-use cannabis is legal. Now
Breaking News
Justice Department Investigating Bill Pulte Of Pulte Homes Of Bloomfield Hills
WASHINGTON DC - The Justice Department is investigating possible issues with the mortgage fraud investigation
Lawsuit To Stop 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax From Taking Effect Jan. 1 Scheduled To Be Heard Nov. 25 In Detroit
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, representing hundreds of Michigan cannabis companies, will make
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Flying Electric Yachts To Build Global Fleet Of Zero-Emission Luxury Water Taxis
DETROIT - The tides are changing, and a Qatari investment firm has plenty to do
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible
Ohio State Rep Voices Support For Not Making Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voiced strong support for the position
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26
LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday
Report: Stellantis Weighs Sale Among Options For Maserati
MILAN - Stellantis is considering a possible sale of its struggling luxury Maserati unit, among
Scientists Discover Hydrogen Separation Technique To Recover Clean Energy From Unrecyclable Waste
MANCHESTER, UK - A team of experts at The University of Manchester led by Dr
UN Report: Indiscriminate Use Of Hydrogen Could Slow The Energy Transition
NEW YORK - Hydrogen use by the G-7 could jump by four to seven times
Internet Outages Could Spread As Temperatures Rise
SAN FRANCISCO - Climate change is hitting us at an ever faster pace. 2022 is
Hydrogen Separation Technique Recovers Clean Energy From Unrecyclable Waste
MANCHESTER, UK - A team of experts at The University of Manchester led by Dr
Featured News
MPSC Posts RFP For Nearly $5 Million In Renewable Energy And Electrification Grants
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced today it has posted a request for proposals (RFP) for a renewable energy
MPSC Approves $217 Million Electricity Rate Hike For DTE Energy
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $217.4 million electricity rate hike for DTE Energy on Thursday. The approval
GhostGPT Cybercrime AI Now Targeted by FBI Warnings
NEW YORK – The growing security threat posed by artificial intelligence is no longer surprising. Whether it’s targeting billions of Gmail
MI Tech TV
Auto Journalist Paul Eisenstein Talks EV Batteries, Hydrogen-Powered Trucks
DETROIT - Auto journalist Paul Eisenstein, founder of the Detroit Bureau, joins Matt and Mike on MITechTV to share the latest auto headlines, including solid-state batteries, hydrogen-powered commercial trucks. You can watch all his videos
New Social Media Platform Heiroom Connects Family
SALINE - Heiroom was founded by CEO Chris Budnik in 2020. When the world shut down, so did Chris’ line of work. Home with his two children during a global pandemic, Chris began to contemplate
LTU Provost Richard Heist Talks AI’s Impact On Academics
SOUTHFIELD - Richard Heist, Ph.D, took his new job as provost of Lawrence Technological University in January. He is interviewed by LTU News Director Matt Roush. Heist discusses academics in general at LTU and also
Michigan
Stefanini Debuts Transformation Office To Accelerate Digital Innovation
ANN ARBOR - Stefanini Group has launched a Transformation Office to drive innovation and digital
Taiwan Says Fab 4 Chip Group Held First Senior Officials Meeting
TAIPEI - The U.S.-led "Fab 4" semiconductor alliance of Taiwan, the United States, Japan and
Remote Work Is Poised to Devastate America’s Cities
NEW YORK - The “work from home” revolution has been very good for political columnists
Stellar Broadband Expands Into Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY–Stellar Broadband has contracted with DTN Management to deliver gigabit Internet to its new
Stefanini Debuts Transformation Office To Accelerate Digital Innovation
ANN ARBOR - Stefanini Group has launched a Transformation Office to drive innovation and digital
Taiwan Says Fab 4 Chip Group Held First Senior Officials Meeting
TAIPEI - The U.S.-led "Fab 4" semiconductor alliance of Taiwan, the United States, Japan and
Remote Work Is Poised to Devastate America’s Cities
NEW YORK - The “work from home” revolution has been very good for political columnists
Stellar Broadband Expands Into Northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY–Stellar Broadband has contracted with DTN Management to deliver gigabit Internet to its new
A $16 Billion AI Giant Is Coming to Michigan—Bringing Jobs, Power Strain and Protest
A typical hyperscale AI data center campus—similar to the $16B project planned near Ann Arbor—features
Detroit News: Whitmer Administration Shields Secret Memo On Marijuana Tax
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration, which is using a new tax on marijuana to fund
Michigan Is Pouring Money Into Child Care—So Why Are Workers Still Struggling?
LANSING — Michigan’s child care system employs an estimated 45,000 to 60,000 workers across more
Social Security Benefit Cuts Are Coming, and President Donald Trump May Have Sped Up the Process
WASHINGTON DC - More than 60 million Americans depend on Social Security. For many, it’s not
Advanced Technologies
Report: Spheres Found On Pacific Floor Interstellar In Origin
BOSTON - Ever since he first learned about the strange meteor falling to Earth, astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been determined to discover
Scientists Discover More Than 1,100 AI Bots On X Stealing Selfies To Create Fake Accounts
NEW YORK - Scientists revealed in a study last month that X, formerly known as Twitter, has a real bot problem, with
Former NASA Chief Says UFOs Are Real But Could Be China Using ‘Unfriendly’ Advanced Tech
WASHINGTON DC - China may be behind UFOs thanks to its 'unfriendly' advanced technology, the former head of Nasa’s unidentified flying objects inquiry believes.
$250 Million Order Placed For Fast, Flying Cars
PERTH, Australia - An Australian flying car maker has received a $250 million order for its vehicles to be sold in
Science Tech
Quarterhorse, the Air Force’s Next Hypersonic Aircraft, Has Taken an Epic Leap
WASHINGTON DC - Few planes ignite the awe-inspiring passions of aviation nerds quite like the SR-71 Blackbird. From its stealthy design to its secretive history, the Blackbird simply screams cool—and it also helps that it’s the
Lawrence Tech To Establish College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has announced the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. LTU President Tarek M. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition of several healthcare education programs
First Hydrogen Cars Come To Market, Emitting Water And Purifying Air As They Drive
SOUTH KOREA - Hyundai has been leading the way with Hydrogen cars, bringing their first model to the market recently. The Hyundai Nexo SUV and Toyota’s Mirai sedan are powered by hydrogen fuel cells and
J.D. Power Acquires EV Data Company ZappyRide
TROY– J.D. Power has completed its purchase of ZappyRide, a New York City-based electric vehicle data company that builds white-label software and tools for automotive original equipment manufacturers, utilities, and other greentech stakeholders. The acquired
Michigan Bio-Industry Growth Summit: Roadmap for Success
LANSING – On Dec. 8, join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders from the bio-industry, academia and policy institutes for a half-day conference that will look at ways Michigan can harness its biosciences R&D to its
MichBio Biosciences Capital Day Set For Oct. 20
LANSING – MichBio's annual Biosciences Capitol Day Oct. 20 is the chance for members to showcase their innovative products, services, and discoveries at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Members are invited to set up
Asterand Buys Memphis Human Tissue Specimens Company
DETROIT - Asterand Bioscience Inc., the Wayne State University TechTown research company, Tuesday announced the acquisition of AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis, Tenn.-based company that procures human tissue specimens. Terms were not announced. Said Peter Ferrigno,
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
Michigan Bio-Industry Growth Summit: Roadmap for Success
LANSING – On Dec. 8, join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders from the bio-industry, academia and policy institutes for a half-day conference that will look at ways Michigan can harness its biosciences R&D to its
MichBio Biosciences Capital Day Set For Oct. 20
LANSING – MichBio's annual Biosciences Capitol Day Oct. 20 is the chance for members to showcase their innovative products, services, and discoveries at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. Members are invited to set up
Asterand Buys Memphis Human Tissue Specimens Company
DETROIT - Asterand Bioscience Inc., the Wayne State University TechTown research company, Tuesday announced the acquisition of AdeptBio LLC, a Memphis, Tenn.-based company that procures human tissue specimens. Terms were not announced. Said Peter Ferrigno,
Arboretum Ventures Files With SEC To Raise $215 Million VC Fund
ANN ARBOR - Arboretum Ventures LLC is raising a new fund of $215 million, according to a form filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, what would be the largest VC fund in Michigan,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM Patent For EV Battery Cells Raises Questions
DETROIT - As General Motors aims to be a leader in the electric vehicle market, a
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the Mustang's 60th anniversary on Wednesday when it will
Ford To Build Small Electric Pickup And SUV, Priced Around $25,000
DEARBORN - Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric
Chinese EV Seagull Priced Below $10,000 Has Senators Urging Biden To Boost Import Tariffs
WASHINGTON DC - A group of US Senators has written to President Biden's administration to
TU-Automotive Awards Nominations Now Open
LONDON, England - Nominations are now open for the prestigious 2016 TU-Automotive Awards that acknowledge
Carmakers Wary Of Sharing Data Collected From Connected Cars With Technology Partners
LONDON - Having your house broken into is a harrowing experience. Researchers being able to
Digital and Mobile
51 Percent Of Malware Exploits Sold On Dark Web For Microsoft Products
SAN FRANCISCO - According to the recent Atlas VPN team findings, 51 percent of exploits
New Transparent Display Engine Will Enable Augmented Reality In Real-World Applications
JACKSONVILLE BEACH - NewSight Reality, Inc. announced the successful demonstration of breakthrough core technology at
Pegasus Spyware: What To Know About NSO Group’s Phone Surveillance Software
SAN FRANCISCO - It's a doozy of a digital spying case. Security researchers found evidence
Russian Ransomware Websites Shut Down – Who Done It?
ANN ARBOR - In mid July, the Russian-based hacker sites that have triggered a series
Secure-24 Buys SAP Managed Services Provider
SOUTHFIELD—A unit of the Southfield-based managed services provider Secure-24 has purchased Symmetry Holding Inc., a
Plante Moran’s Das Provides Warning About Ransomware Attacks
ROYAL OAK - Ransomware raised its ugly head again recently when a Florida city was
Google Chrome Has Become Surveillance Software
WASHINGTON DC - You open your browser to look at the web. Do you know
Florida City Pays $600,000 To Hackers Who Seized Its Computer System
RIVIERA BEACH, FLA - A Florida city agreed to pay $600,000 in ransom to hackers
Business and Finance
Why An Electric Vehicle Is A Good Buy For Your Business
If you run a business, there are going to be various things you need to
The Importance Of Safety Improvements In Manufacturing Industry
Improving safety is an important concern in every industry but particularly in the manufacturing sector.
So You Want To Be A Business Consultant And Start Your Own Business
ANN ARBOR - When a lot of business professionals grow weary of working for corporate
Travel Safety Tips: Keeping Yourself Safe While Traveling the World
Travel Safety Tips: Keeping yourself safe while you are traveling and exploring the world is
Last Minute Tax Advice For 2021 From Kroon & Mitchell CPAs
ANN ARBOR - Phillip Mitchell CPA, a partner in Kroon & Mitchell in Grand Rapids,
The Best Business Tech Upgrades For 2022
DETROIT - Are you looking to make tech upgrades in the new year? The new
Successfully Improving And Growing Your Small Business
DETROIT - You have started your own business and now you have reached a crucial
How Ratings and Reviews Help with SEO
SAN DIEGO - Search engines have taken over all internet activity in the present age,
Michigan Angels Closes $2 Million Investment Fund 4
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Angels closed a $2 million Angel 4 Fund on December 31
Birmingham Angels Invests $518,000 In Startups In Late 2019
BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham Angels, part of CitySide Ventures, invested $518,000 in startups from September to
Finnish Businesses Coming to Michigan To Explore Investment Opportunities
HOUGHTON, MI – A Finnish business delegation will be coming to both the Upper Peninsula
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Create Scholarship Fund
SOUTHFIELD – The MCWT Wednesday announced its MCWT Scholarship Fund. The MCWT Foundation made an
Benvenuti-Sullivan Named Chief Operating Officer At Franco
DETROIT - Tina Benvenuti-Sullivanhas been named chief operating office for Franco public relations. She previously
Information Systems Resources, Premier Ink Recycling Deal
DEARBORN – Information Systems Resources has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Equipment Recycling
Be A College Basketball Superfan With New Xfinity Voice Commands
DETROIT - It’s time to get your brackets ready! March is one of the most
DTE Energy Announces Seven Senior Executive Promotions
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced seven senior executive rotations and promotions aimed at developing key
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
