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What Tariffs Mean To The Auto Industry
DETROIT - President Trump's Tariffs Are Already Hitting the Auto Industry Hard. Long-time auto journalist Paul Eisenstein, at Headlight.News, said Michigan will feel the tariffs' impact especially hard on the state's largest industry. The impact
MCWT Events Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women In Technology is hosting a variety of events this summer and MCWT spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provices all the details in this video interview. The events include: Quarterly Volunteer
Teen Cybersecurity Camp In July At Air National Guard Base In Battle Creek
DEARBORN - The Michigan CyberPatriot program will be hosting a Cybersecurity Summer Camp at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base from July 7-11. CyberPatriot Program Director Tamara Shoemaker provides all the details in this video
Breaking News
ITC Michigan Wins Edison Electric Institute Award For Spring Ice Storm Recovery
NOVI - Between March 28 and 30, 2025, northern and parts of south central Michigan
California’s Green Oil Production Threatened After Trump Revokes Funding
LOS ANGELES - Despite California’s Hydrogen City facing a huge storm with industrial reality hitting
Ohio Legislature Could Pass delta-8 Regs, Modify Pot Rules By Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS — A Republican state Senator who has been instrumental in the legislation that aims
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Boxier, Powered By Four-Cylinder Engine
DETROIT - The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which the company unveiled on Oct. 28, was
GVSU Report: Tariffs, Higher Rates Slowing West Michigan Economy
GRAND RAPIDS - A study by Grand Valley State University researchers suggests the West Michigan
Attorney Scott Roberts On What Cannabis Rescheduling Could Mean
ROYAL OAK - There’s been a lot of speculation that the Trump Administration could reschedule
Ohio Cities Not Been Paid Cannabis Tax Revenue A Year After Legalization
TOLEDO, Ohio — One year after recreational marijuana sales became legal in Ohio, local leaders
Snoop Dogg’s Cannabis Brand Partners With Pure Ohio Wellness To Launch In Ohio Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Death Row Records Cannabis, founded by Snoop Dogg, has partnered with Pure Ohio
Scientists Caution Communities Worldwide Face Rising Sea Levels That May Be Irreversible
Coastal communities around the globe are at a greater risk than ever after a grim new
You’ll Never Guess Which Country Has Achieved 100% Electric Vehicles
EAST AFRICA - The world’s first country to commit to 100% EVs has been unveiled
ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically
LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world
Social Media Guru Terry Bean Offers Thought Leadership Course
DETROIT - Social media guru Terry Bean is offering a ten-part Thought Leadership online course
Detroit’s First 3D-Printed House Now For Sale
DETROIT - The first 3D-printed house in Michigan is on the market. Asking price: $224,500.
DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower Program Named Top Utility Green Tariff Program U.S.
DETRIUT — DTE Energy announced that the National Renewable Energy Laboratory has recognized DTE’s MIGreenPower
LTU Professor, Alumnus Use Digital Fabrication To Cut Cost Of New Home Construction
SOUTHFIELD - A Lawrence Technological University architecture professor Scott Shall and his onetime student Breck
Modifying Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization Stalled in Ohio General Assembly, Much To The Relief Of Hemp Retailers
COLUMBUS - Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any
TerrAscend Announces Exit from Michigan Market
TORONTO, Canada - TerrAscend Corp.announced in a press release on June 30 that it has
CRA Finalizes Non-Renewal of Processor License for Mt. Morris-based Sky Labs
LANSING - The CRA announced on June 30 the nonrenewal of the processor license for
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
Featured News
$75 Million Available To Expand Learning Opportunities Outside The Classroom
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) today announced that the Intent to Apply period is
Is Comet 3I/Atlas Some Form Of Alien Technology?
NEW YORK - Comet 3I/ATLAS’s unusual trajectory and unprecedented size have ignited debates and theories as to what the object could
LTU’s 2026 Robofest Will Have Students Building Bridges
SOUTHFIELD —Robofest, the international youth robotics competition created by Lawrence Technological University professor C.J. Chung in 1999, announced the theme of
Michigan
Wayne State Gets $50 Million Gift To Support Engineering School
DETROIT - Wayne State University alumnus James Anderson is donating $50 million to his alma
Auto Tariffs: What Economic Impact On US Auto Production
LANSING - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import
Auto Tariffs: What Impact On Michigan’s Auto Industry?
DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import
Auto Tariffs: How Much Impact On Retail Prices?
DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on April 3. The
Wayne State Gets $50 Million Gift To Support Engineering School
DETROIT - Wayne State University alumnus James Anderson is donating $50 million to his alma
Auto Tariffs: What Economic Impact On US Auto Production
LANSING - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import
Auto Tariffs: What Impact On Michigan’s Auto Industry?
DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import
Auto Tariffs: How Much Impact On Retail Prices?
DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on April 3. The
Modifying Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization Stalled in Ohio General Assembly, Much To The Relief Of Hemp Retailers
COLUMBUS - Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any
TerrAscend Announces Exit from Michigan Market
TORONTO, Canada - TerrAscend Corp.announced in a press release on June 30 that it has
CRA Finalizes Non-Renewal of Processor License for Mt. Morris-based Sky Labs
LANSING - The CRA announced on June 30 the nonrenewal of the processor license for
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
AI-Assisted Full-Stack Developer Internship – Zorp Video MVP
ANN ARBOR - Zorp Video is an innovation-driven platform that helps organizations capture, manage, and
Judge Allows Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax to Take Effect; Industry Warns of Major Economic Fallout
Michigan’s cannabis industry failed to secure an injunction against the new wholesale tax, but the
Michigan Minimum Wage Rising to $13.73 in 2026; Businesses, Workers Split on Impact
LANSING — Michigan’s minimum wage is set to increase from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour
AI Conversion Intelligence: Why 2026 Will Reward Speed, Structure, and Marketing Momentum
The December 2025 edition of MITechTV explored AI Conversion Intelligence as digital strategist Melih Oztalay,
Advanced Technologies
Flying Car To Be Mass Produced In 2026 With New Manufacturing Process
PRINEVILLE, OR - Samson Sky, producers of the Switchblade Flying Car, which had its historic First Flight in November 2023, is
Podcast: U-M Experts Explore AI And The Responsibility Of Its Creators In Building, Guiding Best Uses
ANN ARBOR—Artificial intelligence is often debated in terms of being a cure-all or chaos agent, as if independent of its human
Michigan Partners With DTE Energy And Consumers Energy To Boost Manufacturing Jobs
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Community & Worker Economic Transition Office announced a public-private partnership
Innovation Scorecard Shows Michigan Lags States With More Robost Business Ecosystems
DETROIT – Business Leaders For Michigan today released its Innovation Economy Scorecard. The first-of-its-kind analysis includes an assessment of the full
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Melih Oztalay Presents Harnessing AI for B2B Lead Generation: Transforming Digital Prospecting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Business-to-Business (B2B) lead generation by automating processes, personalizing interactions, and leveraging predictive analytics. Businesses are increasingly
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer – Latest Tech Title
ANN ARBOR - Generative Artificial Intelligence has spawned many new products and services. Now it also has lead to the creation
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
IT Harvest Adds AI To Mine Its Extensive Cybersecurity Company Database
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon has built an extensive database of more than 4,000 companies around the world that sell
Science Tech
Davenport’s FUSE Club Attracts Urban Students To STEM
GRAND RAPIDS – A growing number of students in Michigan are being exposed to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) concepts in a fun and relatable way, thanks to a unique program developed by Davenport
$80 Billion Gold Deposit Discovered, Largest Ever
BEIJING - Geologists have discovered a giant gold deposit with estimated reserves of 1,000 tons and a value exceeding $80 billion. And it’s clear this is a turning point in the geopolitics of precious metals,
Second Greenland Ice Shelf Melting, Leading To Devastating Consequences
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Greenland's second-largest ice shelf, the Petermann, is melting faster than expected — and not for the reason scientists initially thought. What's happening? A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that warm ocean
Youth Spots, Scholarships Still Open For Summer STEM Camps At WCC
ANN ARBOR – There is still time to register for a number of Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) STEM youth camps this summer, and scholarships are available for families living in Ypsilanti zip codes. Week-long camps
Epidemiologist Fred Brown Shares Booklet for Government Officials On How To Disperse Vaccines
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown, who is working with states and nation states as a COVID-19 consultant, just completed a booklet he's sharing with government officials on how to disperse the virus vaccines now approved
MDHHS Announces Priority Groups For COVID-19 Vaccination
LANSING - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials Friday provided additional information about COVID-19 vaccination plans for Michigan, including priority groups for vaccination administration, the vaccine development and safety process and where
U-M Economists See US Growth Slowing Until COVID Vaccine Broadly Available
ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan economists expect a rebound in economic activity, falling unemployment and life returning to “close-to-normal” by the end of next year in the United States as the nation and world
Priority Health Offers Employer Discounts Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at Priority Health will provide financial support to all large, fully funded active employer groups amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The company plans to offer premium credits to employer groups in their February
University Of Detroit Mercy’s New STAR Center Will Create Healthcare Stars
DETROIT—Tucked away in University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) College of Health Professions on the McNichols Campus is a facility that looks like a working hospital. Wide hallways and doors accommodate the movement of beds from
LynxDx Acquires Integra Biosciences’ Pipettes To Combat Prostate Cancer
ANN ARBOR - LynxDx, an Ann Arbor diagnostics laboratory specializing in prostate cancer screening and risk prediction, acquired liquid handling solutions from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its sample preparation for high throughput COVID-19 testing. The
Youth Gene – Biological Fountain Of Youth – Found By Scientists
NEW YORK - Absence of Chinmo in imaginal cells suppresses wing growth (left) compared to control wing precursor tissue (middle), while overexpression of the Chinmo gene induces tissue overgrowth, as occurs in processes tumors (right).
Groundbreaking Israeli Cancer Treatment Has 90 Percent Success Rate
JERUSALEM, Israel - An experimental treatment developed at Israel's Hadassah-University Medical Center has a 90% success rate at bringing patients with multiple myeloma into remission. Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem has announced an “unprecedented
University Of Detroit Mercy’s New STAR Center Will Create Healthcare Stars
DETROIT—Tucked away in University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) College of Health Professions on the McNichols Campus is a facility that looks like a working hospital. Wide hallways and doors accommodate the movement of beds from
LynxDx Acquires Integra Biosciences’ Pipettes To Combat Prostate Cancer
ANN ARBOR - LynxDx, an Ann Arbor diagnostics laboratory specializing in prostate cancer screening and risk prediction, acquired liquid handling solutions from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its sample preparation for high throughput COVID-19 testing. The
Youth Gene – Biological Fountain Of Youth – Found By Scientists
NEW YORK - Absence of Chinmo in imaginal cells suppresses wing growth (left) compared to control wing precursor tissue (middle), while overexpression of the Chinmo gene induces tissue overgrowth, as occurs in processes tumors (right).
Groundbreaking Israeli Cancer Treatment Has 90 Percent Success Rate
JERUSALEM, Israel - An experimental treatment developed at Israel's Hadassah-University Medical Center has a 90% success rate at bringing patients with multiple myeloma into remission. Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem has announced an “unprecedented
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Hydrogen-Powered Hypercar Claims 1,000‑Mile Range
NEW YORK - Although BYD and Tesla have teased enthusiastic drivers with the possibility of
Huawei’s 1,864-Mile EV Battery Can Also Recharge In 5 Minutes
CHINA - Huawei's claimed 1,864-mile solid-state battery could eliminate range anxiety for people considering buying
$7,500 Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Expires Sept. 30
DETROIT - A brand new, out-of-the blue Sept. 30 deadline to buy an EV could be
Lucid Air EV Sets World Record With 749 Miles On Single Charge
LONDON - Lucid now has an official Guinness World Records trophy to add to its
HBPO To Add New Michigan Assembly Plant To Meet Demand From Electric, Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturers
TROY – HBPO, the auto industry’s largest global supplier of front-end modules, plans to add
Apple’s Autonomous Vehicle Development Details Disclosed In Lawsuit
CUPERTINO, Ca. - While Apple has never provided many public details about its self-driving car
Digital and Mobile
Advanced Manuacturing Expo In Grand Rapids Focused On Industry 4.0
GRAND RAPIDS - Mark your calendars for the 2024 Advanced Manufacturing Expo, which will be
Tamara Shoemaker Now President Of Women In Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Tamara Shoemaker, who founded the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program a decade ago, is
SensCy New President Brings New Management Skills To Virtual Cybersecurity Company
ANN ARBOR - SensCy, a virtual CIO company that works with small and medium-sized business,
AT&T Cyberattack: Hackers Stole Millions of Customer Records
BIRMINGHAM – A massive AT&T Cyberattack caused Hackers to Steal Millions of Customer Records. Consequently,
Mobility Innovation In The Great Lakes – Alive and Well
DETROIT - Canada-United States Business Association is hosting a Great Lakes Automotive Outlook event Dec.
PlanetM Gets New Mobility Testing Partner In Upper Peninsula
LANSING—PlanetM, the state of Michigan’s future mobility and electrification clearinghouse, is adding the Great Lakes
Detroit Aerotropolis Seeks To Expand Development Around Metro, Willow Run Airports
DETROIT - The Detroit Region Aerotropolis is a four-community, two-county, public-private economic development partnership driving
Paratransit Shuttle Deployed To Transport Detroit Senior Citizens To Hospital
DETROIT - In a Detroit first, a self-driving, accessible, paratransit shuttle is being deployed to
ISSA Motor City Virtual Chapter Meeting April 18 – Data Management for Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD - ISSA Motor City Virtual Meeting is scheduled for April 18 at 6 pm
Biden Administration Seeks To Prevent Americans Using Russian-made Software Over National Security Concern
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is preparing to take the unusual step of issuing
Stefanini Group Hires Head Of Security For North America And Asia Pacific
SOUTHFIELD —Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, has hired Orion
Change Healthcare Shut Down By Ransomware, Election Security Warnings
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon discuss the impact of the
Tuscola County Gets $14.6 Million To Expand Broadband Access
CARO – Tuscola County in Michigan’s Thumb Region will receive $14.6 million in federal broadband
High Capacity Fiber Internet Service Expedites Connectivity in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
ANN ARBOR - One Gigabit Internet service will soon be available in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Ann Arbor SPARK Awarded $2.4 Million Grant for Broadband Expansion In Washtenaw County
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Debbie Dingell announced $2.4 million in federal funding from the Economic
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
Business and Finance
Tribal Economic Development Group Waséyabek Invests In Michigan Capital Network
GRAND RAPIDS – Waséyabek, an economic development company in Michigan’s Indian Country, announced that its
Card Program Offering Highest Profit Potential For Dispensaries
DETROIT - Your dispensaries can now earn a full $1.00 on every transaction when the
Delta’s AI Pricing Means Higher Fares For Wealthier Flyers
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines has been using AI to help set the price of some
Invest Detroit Closes $32 Million In Four Detroit Projects With New Markets Tax Credit
DETROIT - Invest Detroit has announced closing four transactions totaling $32 million using its New
Big Insights From Delta Air Lines Earnings Call
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines stock soared on word that they’d beated analyst expectations for
Let’s Be Honest: Most Glow-Ups Don’t Stick
You start with the best intentions. Maybe it’s a Pinterest board titled New Me or
Why Crypto Is More Usable Than You Think
Pexels - CC0 License Cryptocurrency has been around for more than 15 years in various
The Hidden Costs Of Poor Data Management In Law Firms
In the legal industry, data can be both a valuable asset and a potential liability.
Michigan Small Business Development Center Hosting Virtual Conference March 20
ANN ARBOR - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across
MSBDC Celebrates Eighth Annual SBDC Day March 20
GRAND RAPIDS - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across
Cantilever Investors Building 3 Innovator Campuses In Ann Arbor Area
ANN ARBOR - Cantilever Investors created an innovation center campus in Ann Arbor and is
U M Helps Organize NSF Great Lakes Business Advisory Group
ANN ARBOR - The NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region is part of the National
Modifying Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization Stalled in Ohio General Assembly, Much To The Relief Of Hemp Retailers
COLUMBUS - Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any
TerrAscend Announces Exit from Michigan Market
TORONTO, Canada - TerrAscend Corp.announced in a press release on June 30 that it has
CRA Finalizes Non-Renewal of Processor License for Mt. Morris-based Sky Labs
LANSING - The CRA announced on June 30 the nonrenewal of the processor license for
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
