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ABC Contractors To Build Treehouse For Make-A-Wish Kid
DETROIT - Members of the ABC Greater Michigan Chapter teamed up with Make-A-Wish Michigan to build a custom, wheelchair-accessible treehouse for Brooklynn, a child living with a critical illness. Members are providing $18,000 worth of
Hatch Detroit Down To Top 4 Startups Trying To Win $100,000
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown is back for its 13th consecutive year, and one entrepreneur will win $100,000 in startup funding from Comerica Bank to open a brick-and-mortar storefront in Detroit,
Optilogic Hosting Opticon To Showcase Supply Chain Technology
ANN ARBOR - OptiCon 2025, Optilogic’s annual supply chain design conference taking place in Detroit on June 3–5. This year’s event brings together industry leaders, technologists, and economists to explore how companies are using next-gen
Breaking News
Former Benzinga Founders Launch IgniteIT Platform
DETROIT - Former Benzinga Founders Launch IgniteIT Platform as a new, independent initiative serving the
Study Predicts When Triple Whammy Extinction Event Will Hit Earth
NEW YORK - Scientists think they know when a mass extinction event will hit Earth.
Nessel Moves to Block DTE’s Latest Natural Gas Rate Hike Request
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is moving to block DTE Energy’s latest attempt
Court Oral Arguments Seeking Injunction To Toss 24 Percent Wholesale Tax On Cannabis
DETROIT - On Nov. 25, the Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel heard oral
Michigan Senate Panel Eyes Regulatory Tweaks For 24 Percent Wholesale Tax
LANSING - Nearly two weeks after Michigan lawmakers took up legislation instituting a 24 percent
Cannabis Flower Prices Rose In September For First Time In Two Years, But Sales Fell
LANSING - An ounce of cannabis flower in September rose by its largest amount month-over-month
Ohio Senate Passes Bill To Change Pot DUI Laws
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation to overhaul the way that prosecutors must
Ohio Gov. DeWine’s Executive Order Banning Sale Of delta-8 Products Blocked By Judge
COLUMBUS, Ohio--A Franklin County judge on Tuesday paused Gov. Mike DeWine’s public health emergency health
Biomass Energy Producer Woodchuck Lands $3.75 Million In Seed Funding
GRAND RAPIDS -Woodchuck announced it has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an
19 Million Tons Of White Gold Found In Arkansas
ARKANSAS - After finding a massive $1.5 trillion deposit
DTE Energy Board Of Directors Elects Joi Harris CEO
DETROIT — DTE Energy President and Chief Operating Officer Joi Harris will be named President
Second Greenland Ice Shelf Melting, Leading To Devastating Consequences
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Greenland's second-largest ice shelf, the Petermann, is melting faster than expected —
Dynamic_Carbon_Credits Using Carbon Sequestration
Dynamic Carbon Credits combat climate change through a unique technique called carbon sequestration. Imagine a
Secrets To Success In Ecommerce
DETROIT - Do you have an ecommerce business but struggle to find success? This is
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell eBikes Recharge In Seconds
DETROIT - Forget electric bicycles, the next iteration is hydrogen fuel-cell cycles that can refill
DISHER Joins AARP AgeTech Collaborative
ZEELAND —DISHER was just approved as a service provider of the AARP AgeTech Collaborative and
Ohio Cannabis Sales Top $921 Million Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12,
Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on
Ohio Expected To Become One Of Two States Driving Cannabis Sales Nationally
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s licensed marijuana market appears to be an outlier among the 24 states
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
Featured News
NASA: 3I/ATLAS Increasing Speed And Heading Towards Earth
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has spotted an interstellar object that seems to be building speed as it moves closer to Earth.
Small Business Optimism Fell In October To Lowest Reading Of 2025
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2 but remained above its 52-year average
Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI
Michigan
Michigan Virtual, aiEDU Launch AI Literacy Program For Educators
LANSING–Michigan Virtual has announced a new partnership with a Chicago-based nonprofit, the AI Education Project,
ABC Contractors To Build Treehouse For Make-A-Wish Kid
DETROIT - Members of the ABC Greater Michigan Chapter teamed up with Make-A-Wish Michigan to
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Headline Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025
GRAND RAPIDS – The Right Place, Inc. is proud to announce that Steve Wozniak, Silicon
Boys & Girls Clubs Expands Talent Pipeline From Neighborhoods To Michigan Central
DETROIT - Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM), a national leader in youth workforce
Michigan Virtual, aiEDU Launch AI Literacy Program For Educators
LANSING–Michigan Virtual has announced a new partnership with a Chicago-based nonprofit, the AI Education Project,
ABC Contractors To Build Treehouse For Make-A-Wish Kid
DETROIT - Members of the ABC Greater Michigan Chapter teamed up with Make-A-Wish Michigan to
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Headline Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025
GRAND RAPIDS – The Right Place, Inc. is proud to announce that Steve Wozniak, Silicon
Boys & Girls Clubs Expands Talent Pipeline From Neighborhoods To Michigan Central
DETROIT - Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM), a national leader in youth workforce
Ohio Cannabis Sales Top $921 Million Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12,
Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on
Ohio Expected To Become One Of Two States Driving Cannabis Sales Nationally
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s licensed marijuana market appears to be an outlier among the 24 states
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
Public Survey Opens On Visionary Rail Link — Could Michigan Get An “Orient Express-Style” Train Between Ann Arbor And Traverse City?
ANN ARBOR - A statewide planning effort has kicked off a public survey that could
Meta’s Nuclear Power Deal Is a Sign Of The Times — But Michigan’s Data Center Boom Has Broader Controversies
ANN ARBOR - Meta Platforms’ newly announced 6-gigawatt nuclear power agreements highlight an unmistakable reality:
How Technology Is Helping People Rediscover Lost Connections
It is easy to lose touch with people who once played important roles in our
West Michigan Economy Remains Soft Heading Into 2026, Lagging State and National Momentum
GRAND RAPIDS - As 2026 approaches, new survey data suggests the West Michigan economy continues
Advanced Technologies
AI Marketing Tactics That Work: How to Create, Measure, and Avoid Mistakes
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the buzz. For today’s marketers, the real conversation is about AI marketing tactics—the practical, strategic ways
CEOs Admit Millions Of White-Collar Jobs Will Be Replaced By Artificial Intelligence
LONDON - The worst kept secret in the world of artificial intelligence is that yes, AI is coming for people's jobs. Warnings have been sounded
AI Meets Autonomous Gliders To Revolutionize Underwater Security
NEW YORK - As AI technology merges with autonomous underwater gliders, a groundbreaking shift in maritime security emerges, promising to revolutionize
Mark Cuban Urges Young Entrepreneurs To Learn Artificial Intelligence – The Foundation Of The Future
NEW YORK - If billionaire investor Mark Cuban were starting his career today, he knows exactly where he would be putting
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
U-M Survey: Michigan Officials Warry Of AI Or Other Predictive Policing Tools
ANN ARBOR—While law enforcement surveillance technology use has boomed, some Michigan officials are wary of adopting newer AI-driven policing tools, according
12 Percent Of U.S. Companies Will Respond To Tariffs By Replacing Workers With AI
SEATTLE– As companies grapple with rising costs tied to Trump’s newly announced tariffs, many are turning to AI to stay competitive
Amazon Unleashes New AI Agents Ready To Take Over Your Daily Tasks
SEATTLE - The next wave of AI transformation will be driven by agents. Rather than simply asking questions or following prompts,
AI-Driven Lead Generation: How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow in 2025
Why visibility, credibility, and automation matter more than ever—and how AI and GEO strategies are changing the rules of marketing In
Science Tech
Nexus Supercomputer Could Reshape How Humanity Tackles Complex Challenges
ATLANTA - In the heart of Georgia Tech’s laboratories, an ambitious technological revolution is underway. This endeavor, centered around the upcoming supercomputer Nexus, promises to reshape how humanity tackles its most complex challenges. Funded with
Harvard Astronomer Contends On CNN That Interstellar Object Could Be Alien Craft
BOSTON - A Harvard astronomer explained why an unidentified object detected this summer could potentially be an alien spacecraft. Avi Loeb, the chair of the university's astronomy department, appeared Thursday on "CNN This Morning" to discuss speculation about
Report: America’s Top 10 UFO Hotspots
Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just love a good extraterrestrial mystery, there’s no denying the US has had its fair share of strange lights in the sky. From desert highways to sleepy suburban
Alien Probe Could Reach Earth By Thanksgiving
BOSTON - A Harvard astrophysicist has revealed the exact date a mysterious "interstellar object" is set to reach our planet. Professor Avi Loeb has been monitoring what he has dubbed an "alien probe" since its discovery on July
Fred Brown Compares COVID 19 Vaccines From Pfizer And Moderna
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown compares the two current COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by the FDA and will be made available soon to the public. Pros and cons of the vaccines from
COVID-19 Vaccines For The Public. Are They Effective?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who consults with states, nation states and even the incoming Biden Administration, discusses the new COVID vaccines that as of Monday Dec. 14 started getting distributed to healthcare workers
MDHHS Updates Priority Group Information For Vaccination; Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated information in its priority groups for vaccination administration document and launched a COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard to help Michiganders track information about the vaccine
Securatech Installs COVID-19 Monitoring Stations To Prevent Virus From Entering Your Business
ANN ARBOR - Rudy Patros, CEO of Securatech, a physical security company, describes one of his fastest selling products - a facial monitor that measures a visitor's temperature and makes sure they are wearing a
GVSU Gets Federal Grant To Improve Nursing Workforce Readiness Through Simulation
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley State University received a $1.5 million federal grant to improve nursing workforce readiness by increasing high-impact learning opportunities for students using multiple-patient simulations. Tricia Thomas, dean of the Kirkhof College
U-M Neuroscientist Wins Nation’s Highest Science Honor
ANN ARBOR - How do we think? That question has fascinated Huda Akil since growing up in her home in Damascus, Syria. The longtime University of Michigan neuroscientist first learned to think through her parents,
Google Announces Generative AI Search Capabilities For Doctors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google Cloud on Monday announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that it said will help health-care workers quickly pull accurate clinical information from different types of medical records. The health-care industry
Rockwell Medical Wins Three-Year Deal With Ohio Dialysis Provider
WIXOM–Rockwell Medical Inc., which develops, manufactures, and distributes hemodialysis products to dialysis providers, announced a three-year product purchase agreement with Centers for Dialysis Care Inc., the largest non-profit, independent outpatient dialysis provider in Northeast Ohio.
GVSU Gets Federal Grant To Improve Nursing Workforce Readiness Through Simulation
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley State University received a $1.5 million federal grant to improve nursing workforce readiness by increasing high-impact learning opportunities for students using multiple-patient simulations. Tricia Thomas, dean of the Kirkhof College
U-M Neuroscientist Wins Nation’s Highest Science Honor
ANN ARBOR - How do we think? That question has fascinated Huda Akil since growing up in her home in Damascus, Syria. The longtime University of Michigan neuroscientist first learned to think through her parents,
Google Announces Generative AI Search Capabilities For Doctors
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google Cloud on Monday announced new artificial intelligence-powered search capabilities that it said will help health-care workers quickly pull accurate clinical information from different types of medical records. The health-care industry
Rockwell Medical Wins Three-Year Deal With Ohio Dialysis Provider
WIXOM–Rockwell Medical Inc., which develops, manufactures, and distributes hemodialysis products to dialysis providers, announced a three-year product purchase agreement with Centers for Dialysis Care Inc., the largest non-profit, independent outpatient dialysis provider in Northeast Ohio.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
GM Cutting EV Production In Anticipation Of EV Tax Credit Elimination Sept. 30
DETROIT - Despite back-to-back record sales months, GM said on Thursday that it’s now planning to
Tesla Plans To Build Robotaxis And Robots, Not Electric Vehicles
NEW YORK - With the exception of the struggling Cybertruck, Tesla hasn’t released an entirely
Ford EV Sales Up 19 Percent In August As Buyers Rush To Beat Sept. 30 Tax Credit Deadline
DEARBORN - August was Ford Motor Co.'s sixth consecutive month of sales gains, driven by
General Motors Teases Return Of Chevy Bolt: ‘You asked. We listened’
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models
Ford Motor Co. Creates Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. announced it has created Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, a new
MITechNews TV Debuts With Auto Tech Channel From MBS In Traverse City
ANN ARBOR - You’ve been asking for it, well in August you’ll get it -
Digital and Mobile
NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County
GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to
Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological
MSU, Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project
EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have
CrowdStrike Network Breakdown Analyzed by Dan Lohrmann From Presidio
EAST LANSING - On July 19, 2024, a CrowdStrike software update unleashed mayhem on computer
Michigan Work Went Remote. Businesses Now Weigh Whether They Need Offices
ANN ARBOR - After a year of employees working from home, what the office market
Tech Industry Looking To Replace Smartphone — Waiting To See What Apple Develops
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple didn’t invent the smartphone — companies like Palm and Blackberry had
Ann Arbor Becomes Living Lab For Developing City Mobility
DEARBORN - A bustling city’s transportation system can often seem chaotic, especially with more than
Ford, Google Announce Partnership For In-Vehicle App Services
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co. and Google have announced a partnership to create new services for connected
Cyber Patriot Founder Gets MCWT Education Award
YPSILANTI - Tamara Shoemaker, VP, CyberPatriot, Co-Founder Midwest CISSE Chapter, won the Michigan Council of
Ascension Health Cyber Attack Impact In Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said it was responding
ISSA Motor City Meeting May 16 – Cybersecurity From FBI’s Perspective
LIVONIA - FBI Special Agent Benjamin Simon will talk about cybersecurity from the FBI's perspective
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Cybersecurity Needs In Manufacturing
TROY – Automation Alley’s fifth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight
10 Time-Saving Features And Settings You Should Be Using on Your Android
SAN FRANCISCO - While you’re busy checking out the best time-saving features on iPhone, don’t
GM, AT&T To Add 5G Connectivity To Cars In 2024
DETROIT—Officials at General Motors and AT&T Inc. announced plans to bring high-speed 5G cellular connectivity
Detroit Internet Exchange Gets Non-Profit Status
ANN ARBOR - Jared Mauch, a board member of the Detroit Internet Exchange, provides details
60 Percent Of Global Population To Have 5G Access By 2026
LONDON, England - The 5G network is projected to spur a major technological take-off in
Business and Finance
CryptoMiningFirm Allows XRP Holders to Earn $17,969 Daily – CryptoMiningFirm Launches XRP Mining Contracts
Recent on-chain data shows that a single institutional address purchased 60 million XRP in a
Kentucky Governor Says Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open By Year’s End
LOUSVILLE - Kentucky's governor says the commonwealth's medical marijuana program is moving forward. Gov. Andy
Ohio Gov. DeWine Seeks To Outlaw Kratom
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine ordered the Ohio Pharmacy Board on Monday to categorize kratom,
XRP’s New Growth Model: Investors Earn 770 XRP Daily Through Topnotch Crypto Cloud Mining
For years, the inability to directly mine XRP has frustrated investors. Despite its impressive achievements
How Can The Average Person Earn $4,935 A Day? Ripplecoin Cloud Mining Offers The Answer
Have you ever clocked in every day, toiled hard for a month, only to find
The Federal Reserve’s Dovish Stance Is Helping XRP Reach $3.20. DOT Miners Offer Investors Stable Returns
NEW YORK - XRP has recently shown strong momentum, reaching $3.10 on August 23 before
XRP Regulatory Uncertainty Has Been Resolved, And APT Miner Is Leading The Way In Cloud Mining: Stable Daily Returns Are Now Within Reach
APT Miner makes cryptocurrency mining simpler and more efficient than ever before. No mining hardware,
Amidst Crypto Market Volatility: Sunny Mining Helps BTC, ETH, And LTC Holders Earn $3,700 Per Day
The recent price fluctuations of major cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, and LTC have heightened investor
$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Announces 10 Semifinalists
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, the small business competition responsible for launching some
Empowering Women In Technology Ann Arbor Meet Up May 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council Of Women in Technology offers women the opportunity to
Bamboo Detroit Ann Arbor Co-Working Space Grand Opening April 18
ANN ARBOR - Bamboo Detroit, a co-working space developed by Amanda Lewan, expanded into Royal
Michigan SBDC Hosts Free Small Business Resource And Financing Fair May 2
GRAND RAPIDS - Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to the second annual
Ohio Cannabis Sales Top $921 Million Since August 2024
COLUMBUS - According to the Division of Cannabis Control, between August 7 and July 12,
Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature
LANSING - Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on
Ohio Expected To Become One Of Two States Driving Cannabis Sales Nationally
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s licensed marijuana market appears to be an outlier among the 24 states
Ohio Cannabis Enthusiasts Buy Twice As Much Adult-Legal Pot Than Medical Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio — On average, Ohioans buy twice as much nonmedical marijuana as they do
