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Latrisha Matson Joins Sparx & Recreation Team
LAS VEGAS - Latrisha Matson, founder of Michigan Weedsters, has joined the Sparx & Recreation team. She is interviewed on her first reporting assignment, MjBizCon in Las Vegas, where she interviewed newsmakers, exhibitors and even
Our Energy Landscape: Looking Ahead To 2024
NOVI – On the Nov. 27 episode of MITech TV, Kwafo Adarkwa, director of public affairs at ITC, discussed the changing energy landscape as it relates to the electric grid today and in the future.
Artificial Intelligence Comes To Cybersecurity
BIRMINGHAM - Artificial Intelligence exploded on the tech scene a year ago when Open AI launched Chat GPT. Earlier this month, after updating Chat GPT, Open AI was hit by a denial of service attack
Breaking News
An Electric Corvette? General Motors Unveils Concept For Electric Muscle Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, some optimistic estimates suggest that electric
Survey: TV Tops How Voters Get Opinion-Shaping News, Traditional Media Last
FARMINGTON HILLS — In an age of information overload and eroding trust in traditional media
Buried Treasure Found In Wyoming
WYOMING - For years, China has been the leading global supplier of rare earth treasures,
CRA Adds Sherri Overfield to Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Exclusion List
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by
Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature
MASSILLON – City Council is opposing proposed state legislation and any attempts that would change Ohio's
Michigan Seeks To Dismiss Legal Challenges From Enbridge For Closing Pipelines
LANSING - Attorneys for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the State’s Department of Natural Resources
Trump’s DOGE Cuts Grant For OSU Research On Cannabis Addiction In LGBTQ+ Community
COLUMBUS - President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency canceled a second grant worth nearly
NORML Criticizees Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Marijuana Legalization
COLUMBUS - NORML called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the face”
MPSC Approves Settlement Agreement On DTE Integrated Resource Plan
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a settlement agreement on DTE Electric Co.’s
57 Percent Of All Commercial Diesel Trucks Are Near-Zero Emissions Models
WASHINGTON – U.S. trucking companies are buying more new, low emission, diesel technology than ever
Report: Global Warming Could Trigger Collapse Of Gulf Stream Impacting Weather For Everyone On Planet
LONDON, UK - A vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades if
Portable Battery Station Can Power Your Home For 2 Weeks
SAN FRANCISCO - If you see the sun on a regular basis then solar generators
One-Third Of Michigan Charitable Nonprofits Have Less Than One Month Cash On Hand
GRAND RAPIDS — One-third of Michigan's charitable nonprofits have less than one month of cash
Whitney Named Executive Director Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS - Gleaves Whitney, who has served as director of the Hauenstein Center for
US Signal Multi-Tenant, Private Cloud Services
GRAND RAPIDS - Amana Regnerus, an Executive VP at US Signal, talks about the Grand
The KR Groups Expands To Lakeshore Office
GRAND RAPIDS. – After a decade of operating out of an office space in Grand
Survey Finds 65% Of Michigan Voters Support Allowing Licensed Health Professionals To Prescribe Psychedelics
LANSING - Michigan is one of several legislatures considering bills to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds
Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Hoping Congress Will Stamp Out Chemically Grown Competitor
DETROIT - The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain
SYDNEY, Australia - The daily application of a transdermal gel containing CBD relieves pain and
Featured News
GVSU Survey Finds Economic Uncertainty Among West Michigan Businesses
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian
Small Business Anxiety Spikes As U.S. Trade Policies Shift
BOSTON, MA– The latest trade policy shifts coming out of the new administration are making U.S. small business owners increasingly worried
Elon Musk Admits He Was Wrong About Fully Autonomous Driving
TEXAS - Tesla owners who expected to enjoy fully autonomous driving in their vehicles might be in for a disappointment. After
Michigan
New Tesla Model 3 At $27,000 Could Double Sales
SAN FRANCISCO - Analysis of the global top ten battery electric car model sales and
Lawrence Tech To Offer Photoshop Certificate Preparation Course
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will offer a 12-week Adobe Photoshop Certificate preparation course this fall. The
Detroit Auto Show and Shinola Announce New Partnership
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show and Shinola announced a new partnership, bringing together two
Eaton Changes Name Of Vehicle Group And eMobility Businesses To Mobility Group
SOUTHFIELD - Eaton announced a new name for its Vehicle Group and eMobility businesses. Eaton’s
New Tesla Model 3 At $27,000 Could Double Sales
SAN FRANCISCO - Analysis of the global top ten battery electric car model sales and
Lawrence Tech To Offer Photoshop Certificate Preparation Course
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will offer a 12-week Adobe Photoshop Certificate preparation course this fall. The
Detroit Auto Show and Shinola Announce New Partnership
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show and Shinola announced a new partnership, bringing together two
Eaton Changes Name Of Vehicle Group And eMobility Businesses To Mobility Group
SOUTHFIELD - Eaton announced a new name for its Vehicle Group and eMobility businesses. Eaton’s
Survey Finds 65% Of Michigan Voters Support Allowing Licensed Health Professionals To Prescribe Psychedelics
LANSING - Michigan is one of several legislatures considering bills to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds
Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Hoping Congress Will Stamp Out Chemically Grown Competitor
DETROIT - The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain
SYDNEY, Australia - The daily application of a transdermal gel containing CBD relieves pain and
Ohio’s Cannabis Turmoil Highlights What Michigan Got Right — And Why Voters There Aren’t Fighting Lawmakers
ANN ARBOR — Ohio’s intensifying fight over marijuana policy — now centered on the Legislature’s
OpenAI-Linked Saline Data Center Controversy Deepens After Township Admits Documentation Error
SALINE TOWNSHIP — A proposed hyperscale data center tied to OpenAI has reignited controversy in
Why Michigan Families Still Feel Priced Out — Even as Inflation Slows
ANN ARBOR - Inflation has cooled, but Michigan grocery prices haven’t come down. A January
Cybersecurity Vendor Research Is Broken – Richard Stiennon Built a Fix
BIRMINGHAM- For CISOs and CIOs, cybersecurity vendor research has quietly become one of the most
Advanced Technologies
ChatGPT Detector Catches AI-Generated Papers With Unprecedented Accuracy
NEW YORK - A machine-learning tool can easily spot when chemistry papers are written using the chatbot ChatGPT, according to a
Fourth Industrial Revolution – Michigan Manufacturers Need To Get On Board Or Get Left Behind
ANN ARBOR - Neil Balduc, the owner of Tritegrity Machine, a small Tier 2 CNC manufacturer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, was
Motor City ISSA Meeting: Navigating The Security Challenges Of AI
SOUTHFIELD - Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize society, but with any revolutionary technology there are security concerns and implications. On Nov.
General Motors Embraces Industry 4.0 Technologies To Improve Efficiencies, Cut Costs
DETROIT - Smart manufacturing and the rise of Industry 4.0 technology, which involves the integration of digital tech, automation, and data
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Leaders And Innovation In STEM Celebrated At DAPCEP Real McCoy Awards
DETROIT – The Real McCoy Awards, DAPCEP’s signature event presented by DTE Energy, took place Thursday, September 28. The much-anticipated annual awards were presented to individuals in traditional STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries
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.
NASA And Boeing Unveil The X-66A Aircraft
WASHINGTON DC - NASA and Boeing reveal the new livery for the X-66A, an aircraft designed for sustainable flight and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. NASA and Boeing have unveiled a new livery
James Webb Telescope Spots Potential Signs Of Alien Life
WASHINGTON DC - NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected potential traces of dimethyl sulfide, a chemical only known to be created by phytoplankton on Earth, in the atmosphere of an exoplanet believed to have
Bionic Heart Tissue: U-M Part Of $20 Million Center
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is partnering on an ambitious $20 million project to grow new heart tissue for cardiac patients. The new research center has been awarded to Boston University, with strong
Diabetes Battler Hygieia Signs Distribution Agreement With United Kingdom Supplier
ANN ARBOR – Hygieia, a digital insulin enhancement company, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Spirit Healthcare, Ltd. to expand accessibility to the d-Nav Insulin Guidance Service across the United Kingdom. Under
A Blood Test Can Predict Early Lung Cancer Prognosis
ANN ARBOR - Cancer cells obtained from a blood test may be able to predict how early-stage lung cancer patients will fare, a team from the University of Michigan has shown. This information could be
NSF Grant To Let U-M Teleport Museum Specimens To Internet
ANN ARBOR - A $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant will launch oVert, a new initiative to "teleport" museum specimens from their shelves to the Internet by CT scanning 20,000 vertebrates and making these data-rich,
Bionic Heart Tissue: U-M Part Of $20 Million Center
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is partnering on an ambitious $20 million project to grow new heart tissue for cardiac patients. The new research center has been awarded to Boston University, with strong
Diabetes Battler Hygieia Signs Distribution Agreement With United Kingdom Supplier
ANN ARBOR – Hygieia, a digital insulin enhancement company, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Spirit Healthcare, Ltd. to expand accessibility to the d-Nav Insulin Guidance Service across the United Kingdom. Under
A Blood Test Can Predict Early Lung Cancer Prognosis
ANN ARBOR - Cancer cells obtained from a blood test may be able to predict how early-stage lung cancer patients will fare, a team from the University of Michigan has shown. This information could be
NSF Grant To Let U-M Teleport Museum Specimens To Internet
ANN ARBOR - A $2.5 million National Science Foundation grant will launch oVert, a new initiative to "teleport" museum specimens from their shelves to the Internet by CT scanning 20,000 vertebrates and making these data-rich,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Updated Wuling Bingo 2024: GM Challenges BYD Seagull
DETROIT – GM is updating its Wuling Bingo for 2024 to compete more effectively with
GM Invests Another $850M In Cruise To Expand Manual Operations
DETROIT - Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road
GM Drops Electric Vehicle Production Targets As Consumer Demand For EVs Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pulling back its electric vehicle production target this year and
New Engines Coming Powered By Carbon-Neutral Fuels That America Doesn’t Use
NEW YORK - Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru are will collaborating to develop new types of
MTAM Member Security Innovation Wins Best Auto Cybersecurity Product For Aerolink
DETROIT - Security Innovation won Best Auto Cybersecurity Product for Aerolink, which implements high speed
Report: 21 Million Fully, And Semi-Autonomous Vehicles Sold Globally By 2035
GRAND RAPIDS - Despite facing an uphill battle of legislation and regulation, 21 million fully
Digital and Mobile
Scholarships Available For Women Pursuing Careers Related To National Security
DETROIT - Women in Defense Michigan established the Horizon Scholarship Program in 2009 to encourage
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Feb. 17 Focus: Teaching Cybersecurity To Lawyers
SOUTHFIELD - Join Motor City ISSA for a discussion on Information Security with a Guest
Eaton County Council Seeks To Improve Broadband Across The County
EATON COUNTY – After more than four months of research, the Eaton County Broadband Communication
Amazon AWS Accounts For 33 Percent Of Global Cloud Infrastructure Service Market
SEATTLE - The cloud computing market has recorded tremendous growth to emerge as a billion-dollar
Comerica Names Juan Rodriguez Chief Information Security Officer
DETROIT - Comerica has named Juan Rodriguez Executive Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer, reporting
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting Feb. 18 Cybersecurity In The Age Of COVID
DETROIT - Motor City ISSA is hosting a virtual chapter meeting Feb. 18 focused on
Cyber Hacks, Ransomware and Solarwinds Revisited
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon and Dan Lohrmann return on MITech TV to
SMCA, WIN Get $10 Million For Michigan Cybersecurity, Robotics And Automation Training
DETROIT – The Southeast Michigan Community Alliance and Workforce Intelligence Network have been awarded a
American Center For Mobility To Work With 15 Michigan Colleges, Universities To Train Automated Vehicle Talent
YPSILANTI TWP. - The American Center for Mobility will work with 15 colleges and universities
Mobility Startups Join U-M Incubator To Pilot Autonomous, Connected Vehicle Innovations
ANN ARBOR - Five companies from across the country will test and develop mobility solutions
Floodproofing Cities: U-M Professor Gets NSF $1.8 Million Grant To Develop Smart Stormwater Project
ANN ARBOR - Autonomous "smart" technologies for aging stormwater systems are being developed at the
PC Sales Decline Worldwide For 12th Consecutive Quarter
STAMFORD, Conn. - For the 12th consecutive quarter, Personal Computer shipments declined worldwide. The latest
Business and Finance
The Essentials of Protecting Staff in a Laboratory Environment
Image from Pixabay - CC0 License Maintaining safety in the workplace is crucial. This is
Email Marketing That Works: 5 Proven Techniques to Achieve Higher Engagement
Image: Freepik Today, email marketing is one of the most powerful tools you have to
7 Mistakes You Should Not Make if Your Business is in Legal Trouble
Pexels - CCO Licence So, your enterprise is in a bit of a legal pickle?
Preventing Future Accidents: Tips for Safer Driving and Vehicle Maintenance
Car accidents can have a profound impact on an individual’s physical and mental well-being. Even
10 Key Aspects To Assess Before Putting Money Into Manufacturing
Photo by Pixabay: Market Demand and Consumer Trends: Understanding market demand and consumer trends extends
Do We Really Need Payment Chips Inserted Into Our Bodies?
Unsplash - CC0 License Elon Musk has set up Neuralink, a company focusing on integrating
15 Smart Moves for Superior Logistics Function Management
Photo by Craig Adderley: Develop a Comprehensive Logistics Strategy Developing a comprehensive logistics strategy involves
Taking Control Over Your Business Without Becoming A Control Freak Anonymous Platypus
Do you ever feel like you do too much? In the world of small business,
2021 GAMIC Finalists Named – Competition April 12 During SAE International
DETROIT - GAMIC has selected 11 Automotive and Mobility Start-Up Companies for the 13th Annual
MITech TV: MCWT Updates, Diva Tech Talk, Women of the Year in Tech Nominations
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update the latest news and events from the
FlexJobs Names Top 25 Companies Hiring For Remote Freelance Job Listings
BOULDER, Co. - According to a FlexJobs annual survey of more than 1,200 freelancers, 65
Retail Boot Camp Applications Close March 15
DETROIT - Retail Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on, 10-week program that prepares serious entrepreneurs
Survey Finds 65% Of Michigan Voters Support Allowing Licensed Health Professionals To Prescribe Psychedelics
LANSING - Michigan is one of several legislatures considering bills to legalize psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds
Michigan’s Marijuana Industry Hoping Congress Will Stamp Out Chemically Grown Competitor
DETROIT - The 2018 Farm Bill created what’s known as the “Farm Bill loophole” that
Congress Working To Let Veterans Administration Recommend Medical Marijuana
WASHINGTON DC - With medical marijuana legal in most states, more veterans than ever before
Clinical Trial: CBD-Infused Gel Relieves Osteoarthritic Hand Pain
SYDNEY, Australia - The daily application of a transdermal gel containing CBD relieves pain and
