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MICyberPatriot Is Not Only For Kids, But Grandparents Too
ANN ARBOR - MICyberPatriot needs contributions to support its critical mission of increasing the number of Michigan Schools participating in the national CyberPatriot Program. But MICyberPatriot isn't just aimed at grade-school students. It also provides
Centrepolis Accelerator Gets $2 Million Grant To Fund Industry 4.0, Clean Energy, Defense
SOUTHFIELD - The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to strengthen its mission of supporting startups and small businesses in Southeast
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 America they often tell anyone who will listen that they will become a business consultant. That's a tough way to
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Longevity Gene Could Extend Human Lifespan
NEW YORK - That if our lifespan could be extended beyond its natural limits? Recently, scientists have made a significant leap
July Michigan Cannabis Sales Remain Flat For 5th Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continue to remain flat in July with sales for all products topping $287.7 million, up 3.2
Ohio Cannabis Sales In First Week Exceeding Expectations Despite High Prices
COLUMBUS - Recreational cannabis sales in Ohio have been legal for a week and business is booming. Sales in Ohio are
Advanced Technologies
Harvard Study: Aliens May Already Live On Earth
BOSTON - A new study by Harvard social science researchers suggests that aliens may have been living on Earth for a
LTU’S Centrepolis Accelerator Receives Additional $2 Million In Funding
SOUTHFIELD—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced an additional grant of $2 million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Elections
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence (AI) is already having an impact on upcoming U.S. elections and other political races around the
Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook Focuses On Benefits Of Digital Twins In Manufacturing
TROY – Automation Alley’s sixth playbook of its 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series shines a spotlight on the world of digital twins and explores
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Can Solve A Key Problem In The Quest For Near-Limitless Clean Energy
PRINCETON, N.J. - Scientists pursuing fusion energy say they have found a way to overcome one of their biggest challenges to
AI’s Impact On Workforce Playing Out Inside Big AI Companies Themselves
CALIFORNIA - After Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet continued to talk up massive AI investments in earnings calls on Tuesday, we’re
12 Most Advanced AI Assistants
SAN FRANCISCO - In the last several decades, technology has undergone significant evolution. It's not just computers and smartphones that are
Artificial Intelligence In Business: New Series with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI February 5, 2024 – Artificial Intelligence In Business will address the explosion of AI like ChatGPT since November 2022.
Science Tech
Feds Issue Warning Earth To Be Pounded By Powerful Solar Storm That Could Wipe Out Internet
WASHINGTON DC - A rare warning has been issued over a solar storm that could affect Earth’s power supplies and knock out the internet. A severe geomagnetic storm watch was put out by the US’s
Congressman Seeks To Declassify UFO Docs: ‘If You Got Nothing To Hide, Release The Files’
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., who has been a leading voice for UFO transparency, will introduce a new bill Thursday that would require President Biden to direct the heads of each federal department
Las Vegas UFO Reverse Engineering Technology Program Discovered
LAS VEGAS — Information has recently surfaced shedding light on an ambitious program that would have researched UFO technology in southern Nevada, aiming to exploit the tech, interview witnesses to extraterrestrial activities, and study the
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
COVID Update: Michigan Battling Virus Surge – New Normal Not Until Fall
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates his latest COVID-19 models that take into account the surge in COVID-19 cases in Michigan and warns that the new normal may not begin until fall, rather than
MDHHS Updates Testing Requirements For Long-Term Care Facilities
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has revised its epidemic order for COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities across the state to reflect current guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Under changes to
Fred Brown COVID Vaccine Update – Johnson & Johnson
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown joins Matt Roush and Mike Brennan again to update the latest pandemic news. In this video interview, he discusses the COVID vaccines, including the one made by Johnson &
$200,000 In Grants Awarded To Nonprofits To Support COVID-19 Recovery
LANSING – The Michigan Community Service Commission announced $200,000 in grant awards to nonprofit organizations to aid COVID-19 response and recovery. The Michigan Community Service Commission will partner with 13 organizations to launch the Michigan
Early Alert Text System Developed To Prioritize Mental Wellness
DETROIT – In a proactive move towards prioritizing mental health, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, the School of Medicine at Wayne State University, and University of Detroit Mercy School
NCMC, Davenport University Partner To Expand Nursing Education In Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY - North Central Michigan College (NCMC) and Davenport University announced a partnership to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership with a signing ceremony January 30 at NCMC
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work
Report: Vibrating Molecules Destroy 99 Percent Of Cancer Cells In Lab Tests
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells. Aminocyanine molecules are already used
Early Alert Text System Developed To Prioritize Mental Wellness
DETROIT – In a proactive move towards prioritizing mental health, Central Michigan University College of Medicine, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, the School of Medicine at Wayne State University, and University of Detroit Mercy School
NCMC, Davenport University Partner To Expand Nursing Education In Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY - North Central Michigan College (NCMC) and Davenport University announced a partnership to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership with a signing ceremony January 30 at NCMC
MichBio Team Reflects On 2023
ANN ARBOR - As 2023 ends, MichBio reflects on the impact its team made on Michigan’s life sciences industry. While there were certainly challenges along the way, MichBio said it is proud of the work
Report: Vibrating Molecules Destroy 99 Percent Of Cancer Cells In Lab Tests
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a new way to destroy cancer cells. Stimulating aminocyanine molecules with near-infrared light caused them to vibrate in sync, enough to break apart the membranes of cancer cells. Aminocyanine molecules are already used
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 Invests Another $850M In Cruise To Expand Manual Operations
DETROIT - Despite a bumpy 2023, Cruise LLC isn’t nearing the end of the road
Toyota Developing Fuel-Cell Auto Technology To Leave EVs Behind
The Chinese industry is monopolizing the production of EVs, while in America we try to overtake them with
Mobility, Auto Industry To Create 100,000 Jobs – Six Times More Than College Graduates
DETROIT – Self-driving and electric cars will help create more than 100,000 mobility industry jobs
65 Mobility Startups To Showcase Products, Services At NAIAS – Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT – Sixty five mobility startups from 10 countries will be exhibiting during the press
Breaking News
Ohio Regulators Issued $212,000 In Fines For Cannabis Promotional Activities – Including A Food Truck
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales $10.5 Million During Third Week Legal
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Recreational marijuana sales ticked down for the second consecutive week since dispensaries
How Earth Would Look If All The Ice Melted?
NEW YORK - We learned last year that many of the effects of climate change
Banking Remains Challenge For Ohio Dispensaries
DAYTON - Roughly 120 dispensaries in Ohio have received state licenses to sell recreational marijuana,
July Michigan Cannabis Sales Remain Flat For 5th Month In A Row
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continue to remain flat in July with sales for all
July 2024: US Annual Inflation Decline Signals Fed Rate Shift
WASHINGTON DC – In July 2024, annual inflation in the United States has fallen below
Ohio Cannabis Sales In First Week Exceeding Expectations Despite High Prices
COLUMBUS - Recreational cannabis sales in Ohio have been legal for a week and business
Ohio Medical Marijuana Patients Get Priority Over Recreational Customers
COLUMBUS - With recreational cannabis sales underway across Ohio as of Tuesday, the non-medical, adult-use
Consumers Energy Ordered To Pay $1M Fine After MPSC Investigates Faulty Meters, Estimated Billing, Delays In New Service Hookups
JACKSON - Consumers Energy agreed to pay a $1 million fine and take other steps
Aquinas College Wins First Place In Food Organics Category in The “Campus Race to Zero Waste
GRAND RAPIDS – Aquinas joined more than 2.7 million college students and staff across the
Don’t Panic If You See Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan High-Voltage Lines
NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines
Game-Changing Research Unlocks New Wind Energy Potential
NEW YORK - When you consider today’s industrial wind turbine, you likely picture the windmill design, technically
First Solar Powered Boat Aimed At Rental Market Launched In Michigan
LAKE LEELANAU - There’s something eye-catching and new on the water in northern Michigan and it
Eugenio Lolli Named Alcantara’s CEO And Managing Director
MILAN - Eugenio Lolli has been named CEO and managing director of Alcantara S.p.A., the
GoHealthUSA Coming To Michigan To Provide Alternative To Private Medical Insurance
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla - A new bundle of medical, legal, drug discount and more services,
New Social Media Platform Heiroom Connects Family
SALINE - Heiroom was founded by CEO Chris Budnik in 2020. When the world shut
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
Ohio DCC Provides Rules As Cannabis Dispensaries Prepare For Opening Day
COLUMBUS - As Ohio moves closer to launching its adult-use marijuana market, regulators have distributed
Michigan
Japan Claims 48% of Top U.S. Car Sales as American Sales Plummet
LONDON, UK - American brands saw their share drop from 53% to 51% in the
Expleo Opens US R&D Center In Troy, To Add More Than 200 Auto Jobs
TROY – Expleo has announced the official opening of its new U.S. digital engineering center in Troy,
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
Michigan No. 6 In Nation For Tech Hiring Intent
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–CompTIA, the technology training, education, and professional certification organization, announced that employers’ search
Japan Claims 48% of Top U.S. Car Sales as American Sales Plummet
LONDON, UK - American brands saw their share drop from 53% to 51% in the
Expleo Opens US R&D Center In Troy, To Add More Than 200 Auto Jobs
TROY – Expleo has announced the official opening of its new U.S. digital engineering center in Troy,
Steelcase Commits To Net-Zero Future By 2050
GRAND RAPIDS–Officials at Steelcase Inc. have announced a commitment to a net-zero future, reducing its
Michigan No. 6 In Nation For Tech Hiring Intent
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–CompTIA, the technology training, education, and professional certification organization, announced that employers’ search
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
Ohio DCC Provides Rules As Cannabis Dispensaries Prepare For Opening Day
COLUMBUS - As Ohio moves closer to launching its adult-use marijuana market, regulators have distributed
Some Mistakes New Drivers Commit During a Permit Test
Obtaining your driving permit in Michigan is an exciting milestone, but the road to success
How To Transition from Commercial To Corporate Piloting
Moving from working in aviation to piloting can be a thrilling and fulfilling career transition
Dearborn Is Flying The Flag In Michigan For The Middle East
Just outside Detroit, Michigan, lies Dearborn - a fascinating city that blends Middle Eastern culture
Sharrow Marine Unveils Propeller For 40-200-HP Outboard Engines
DETROIT–Sharrow Marine, developers of innovative new propeller technology for the boating industry, announced the launch
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
iHemp Hour 4: Hemp Crop Insurance, Damage Mitigation
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of the iHemp Hour, we interview experts on Hemp
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Digital and Mobile
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
Annual Cybercrime Cost To Jump By 70 Percent To Top $13.8 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - The global cybercrime cost has snowballed over the years, with companies and
Powering Mobility The Common Thread Through Everything We Covered In 2022
DETROIT - Nothing happens, nothing recognizes your face, nothing drives itself, nothing cleans the air
Is Ford’s $2.7 Billion Autonomous Vehicle Mistake A Warning For General Motors?
DEARBORN - Ford's big venture into autonomous vehicles cost it a whopping $2.7 billion write-off.
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, Flying Taxis, Smart Braking, No-Dig Archaeology
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on AVs and EVs, Drones
Smart Mobility Today: AVs, EVs, Drones, AI, Robots
DETROIT - Previously on Smart Mobility Today, our stories focused on Blockchain, IoT, AI, and
US Federal Cybersecurity Agency Hacked – China Suspected
WASHINGTON DC - A federal agency in charge of cybersecurity discovered it was hacked last
Michigan Cyberpatriot Sends Team To National Finals, Seeks Donations
DEARBORN - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a decade-long program founded by cybersecurity professional Tamara Shoemaker
Chinese Hackers In US Electrical Grid, Water Treatment Plants, Infrastructure
BIRMINGHAM - News came out last week that Chinese hackers have been in the US
PSN Technology Survey Seeks Cybersecurity Responses
DEARBORN - Phillipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, shares details on a survey he is
Project OVERCOME: Helping Close Detroit’s Digital Divide
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET has partnered with the Detroit Community Technology Project and Grace in Action
The Online Betting Industry Is Changing Due To Technological Advancement
DETROIT - Whether you work in the online betting industry or just enjoy placing bets
Report: Michigan Students Forced Online By COVID Learned Less Than Those In School
DETROIT - Michigan students who learned remotely for all or most of last school year
Report: 60 Percent Of Organizations By 2024 Will Use AI For Financial Management Solutions
STAMFORD, Conn. - Through 2024, Gartner predicts that 60 percent of organizations will seek artificial
Tom Lawrence, Mr. YouTube, To Share Knowledge April 29 At IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK - Tom Lawrence, founder of Lawrence Technology Services, talks about his panel at IoT Tech Connect on April 29 that will show how local entrepreneurs are using social media to extend their reach,
Offers And Promotions On Social Media Don’t Influence Millennials
WASHINGTON - There is a generational difference in the content that influences people to visit a company's website from social media, a new survey contends. Images are more likely to persuade millennials to click through
Proven Ways For Auto Dealerships To Attract Customers To Their Store
BIRMINGHAM, MI - Dealerships continue to struggle attracting local consumers to their stores with the increase in marketing channel competition. The problems range from other brand competition to competition from within the brand. Other sources
Fake News Detector Algorithm Works Better Than A Human
ANN ARBOR—An algorithm-based system that identifies telltale linguistic cues in fake news stories could provide news aggregator and social media sites like Google News with a new weapon in the fight against misinformation. The University
SmartOne – Auto Dealership Local Marketing Guarantees Sales Results
BIRMINGHAM, MI – What if I told you SmartOne is a advanced digital local marketing auto dealership program with proven results that increase a dealership’s awareness among local active vehicle buyers. What if I told
Data Privacy, Ads Drive Customer Dissastisfaction In Social Media: ACSI
ANN ARBOR — Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter have the least satisfied users in social media, according to the latest data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index 2018 E-Business Report. Customer satisfaction with social media as
Business
How To Modernize Your Business In 2024
Are you thinking about how to improve your business in 2024? If so, then it’s
‘3 Effective Ways to Look After an Office Building (Without Any Stress)’
Image Credit: Abbe Sublett from Unsplash. When your business is based in an office building,
How Technology Can Level Up Your Marketing Strategy
Image Credit. Marketing and technology are both hugely important aspects of running a successful business.
How to Build Customer Trust for Business Success
How to Build Customer Trust for Business Success is the question every business owner should
St. Clair County Smart Zone Looking To Help Tech Entrepreneurs Build Their Businesses
PORT HURON - Attention entrepreneurs from Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties!
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
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
iHemp Hour 4: Hemp Crop Insurance, Damage Mitigation
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of the iHemp Hour, we interview experts on Hemp
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Ohio Recreational Cannabis Sales Start Tuesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Multiple Ohio dispensaries have confirmed to NBC4 that they have the green
Ohio Issues 32 More Cannabis Sale Permits July 31
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is just about wrapped up with
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost In Ohio?
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds
Ohio DCC Provides Rules As Cannabis Dispensaries Prepare For Opening Day
COLUMBUS - As Ohio moves closer to launching its adult-use marijuana market, regulators have distributed
- Alibaba's Sun Art Faces Uncertainty as Trading Suspension Fuels Divestment Rumors: Report
Alibaba may sell stake in Sun Art Retail Group as its shares are suspended and private equity firms show interest. Chinese stimulus may benefit Alibab … - US Manufacturing Contracts In September, Raising Questions About Fed's Next Move On Interest Rate Cuts (CORRECTED)
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Carnival shares are trading lower Tuesday. The company reported its third-quarter earnings on Monday and issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the …
