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WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20
KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt.
Ann Arbor For Public Power Seeks To Break Away From DTE Energy
ANN ARBOR - Activists in Ann Arbor have been developing a plan to remove the DTE Energy as the city's provider of electricity and replace it with a city-owned utility. Greg Woodring is leading the
New Car Prices Down, Used Car Prices Up
TROY - There's been a dramatic decrease in new car pricing over the last six months, led by a sharp decline in EV prices, says Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst with Cox Automotive, the parent company
Breaking News
DTE Sues St. Clair County For Placing Restrictions On Solar Farms
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - County officials in Michigan’s Thumb face a lawsuit from the state’s
Energy Hub Includes 25 Million Solar Panels And 3,000 Turbines
AUSTRALIA - The Western Green Energy Hub in Western Australia is planned to be one
First Full Year Cannabis Sales In Ohio Top $702 Million
COLUMBUS - This week marks the first year of recreational cannabis sales in Ohio with
First Year Of Ohio Cannabis Sales Slower Than Expected
COLUMBUS - On the one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio, some local retailers
Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle
LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is
NORML Slams Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - Marijuana advocates called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the
Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies
CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled
Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?
LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry.
Report: Nearly All US Coal Plants More Expensive To Operate Than New Renewables
WASHINGTON DC - All of the nation’s coal-fired power plants but one are less cost-effective
Report: Inflation Reduction Act To Generate Annual Renewables Investments To $114 Billion By 2031
WASHINGTON DC - In less than a decade, the decarbonization efforts enshrined in the Inflation
Electric Semi-Trucks Ready To Deploy, But Not Enough Plugs To Charge Them
DETROIT - Electric semi-trucks are ready to go. The technology is there, manufacturers have capacity
Researchers Claim Path To Cheaper Clean Energy With Advance In Perovskite Solar Cell Manufacture
BEIJING, China - Chinese scientists have developed a method to manufacture more advanced solar cells
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
Michigan December Cannabis Sales Nearly Top $280 Million, $3.08 Billion For 2023
LANSING - Michigan December cannabis sales totaled $279.9 million, up 7.5 percent from November and
HIBnb Seeks To Work With Cannabis-Friendly Lodging In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for cannabis-friendly lodging allows you to smoke cannabis without
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
Michigan
Powering EVs, May 24, LTU Breakfast And Learn Panel Discussion
SOUTHFIELD - Electric Vehicles, EVs for short, are becoming the future for auto makers and
Toyota’s Most Fuel-Efficient SUV Is Every EV’s Worst Nightmare
TOKYO - Toyota’s most fuel-efficient SUV is a historic nameplate for the Japanese automaker. The
$22,000 Plus Startup Support Available Through Michigan Educational Innovation Contest
LANSING — Michigan residents with an interest in education or technology are encouraged to submit
Tim Clark Named CEO Hitachi Astemo Americas
FARMINGTON HILLS–Tim Clark has been appointed CEO and president of Hitachi Astemo Americas. Clark had
Powering EVs, May 24, LTU Breakfast And Learn Panel Discussion
SOUTHFIELD - Electric Vehicles, EVs for short, are becoming the future for auto makers and
Toyota’s Most Fuel-Efficient SUV Is Every EV’s Worst Nightmare
TOKYO - Toyota’s most fuel-efficient SUV is a historic nameplate for the Japanese automaker. The
$22,000 Plus Startup Support Available Through Michigan Educational Innovation Contest
LANSING — Michigan residents with an interest in education or technology are encouraged to submit
Tim Clark Named CEO Hitachi Astemo Americas
FARMINGTON HILLS–Tim Clark has been appointed CEO and president of Hitachi Astemo Americas. Clark had
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
Michigan December Cannabis Sales Nearly Top $280 Million, $3.08 Billion For 2023
LANSING - Michigan December cannabis sales totaled $279.9 million, up 7.5 percent from November and
HIBnb Seeks To Work With Cannabis-Friendly Lodging In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - If you're looking for cannabis-friendly lodging allows you to smoke cannabis without
Why Story-Driven Jewelry Collections Create Stronger Retail Interest
Introduction In the modern jewelry market, customers are no longer buying only a decorative accessory.
Ohio AG Accuses Cannabis Giants of Cartel Behavior — Could It Impact Michigan’s $3B Market?
COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit accusing nine
The Sales Tax Rate on Your Invoice Isn’t Always the One You Think It Is
Most business owners know their state's sales tax rate. Fewer know the combined rate that
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Faces Repeal Push and Industry Lawsuit
LANSING - Michigan’s controversial 24 percent wholesale cannabis tax is facing challenges on two fronts
Advanced Technologies
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
TrialAssure Partners To Add AI Generative Text Partnership
CANTON - TrialAssure, a leading software-as-a-service provider advancing clinical trial disclosure, data sharing, and transparency, announced today that it is collaborating
Tesla Debuts New Feature For EV Owners That Maximizes Value Of Home’s System
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla is the leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, and among many new improvements to its cars, you can now charge your EV
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
This Bacteria Can Transform CO2 Into Biodegradable Plastic
NEW YORK - Last month’s report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change contained a dire warning: Radical action is needed to cut worldwide carbon emissions 60 percent by 2035 and avert the worst
Google Debuts AI Writing Assistant To Gmail And Docs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Google is adding new features to its Workspace products, giving users of Gmail and Google Docs direct access to a ChatGPT-like AI writing assistant — but when it’ll be available for
AI Develops Cancer Treatment In 30 Days – Predicts How Long Patients Have To Live
LONDON - Artificial intelligence has developed a treatment for an aggressive form of cancer in just 30 days and demonstrated it can predict a patient's survival rate using doctors' notes. The breakthroughs were performed by separate
Scientists Develop Gene Test To Tell If Blood Cancer Medicine Will Work
LONDON, UK - Scientists have developed a test to identify which blood-cancer patients will benefit the most from a drug that can stop their cancer from returning. The test, which looks for genetic clues in cancer
Former Perrigo CEO Papa To Get $64.7 Million For Jumping To Valeant Pharmaceuticals
ALLEGAN - When news that Perrigo Co.’s then-chief executive officer, Joseph Papa, would be leaving to helm troubled Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. first emerged, it stood to reason that Papa would be rewarded handsomely for
U-M Launches $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund To Commercialize Medical Research
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched the $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund, a new funding vehicle designed to advance the process of transitioning commercially viable engineering and medical research projects to market.
Stryker Corp. Completes Three Deals In April, Looking For More Hot Deals
KALAMAZOO - Stryker Corp. has completed its acquisition of defibrillator maker Physio-Control International Inc. and two other major deals. The $1.28 billion cash deal was announced in mid-February and completed Tuesday. Physio-Control makes monitors/defibrillators, automated
Study: Michigan Bucks Trend Of Price Increases For New Workers’ Comp Drugs
LANSING - Michigan's changes in 2012 to the rules governing reimbursement for physician-dispensed prescriptions for workers' compensation claims have so far not seen major increases in new strengths or new formulations of certain pain-relieving medications,
Former Perrigo CEO Papa To Get $64.7 Million For Jumping To Valeant Pharmaceuticals
ALLEGAN - When news that Perrigo Co.’s then-chief executive officer, Joseph Papa, would be leaving to helm troubled Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. first emerged, it stood to reason that Papa would be rewarded handsomely for
U-M Launches $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund To Commercialize Medical Research
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has launched the $3 Million Monroe-Brown Seed Fund, a new funding vehicle designed to advance the process of transitioning commercially viable engineering and medical research projects to market.
Stryker Corp. Completes Three Deals In April, Looking For More Hot Deals
KALAMAZOO - Stryker Corp. has completed its acquisition of defibrillator maker Physio-Control International Inc. and two other major deals. The $1.28 billion cash deal was announced in mid-February and completed Tuesday. Physio-Control makes monitors/defibrillators, automated
Study: Michigan Bucks Trend Of Price Increases For New Workers’ Comp Drugs
LANSING - Michigan's changes in 2012 to the rules governing reimbursement for physician-dispensed prescriptions for workers' compensation claims have so far not seen major increases in new strengths or new formulations of certain pain-relieving medications,
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator Gets State Mobility Prototyping Grant
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Office of Future Mobility
$45K EV Gets 620-Mile Range From Solid-State Battery
BEIJING - IM motors has decided that semi solid-state batteries are ready for prime time.
Rivian R2 – $45,000 Electric Off-Roader For The Masses
IRVINE, Ca. - Rivian revealed its next electric vehicle, the R2, a more affordable SUV
Ford Patents Potential ICE-Saving Technology
DEARBORN - Engineers at Ford have filed a patent for a pre-combustion system that could
M2 TechCast Jan. 11 – Co-Hosts Brennan And Roush Discuss Technology ON Display At North American International Auto Show
FERNDALE - M2 TechCast Co-host Matt Roush interviews co-host Mike Brennan from the North American
General Motors Joins Speaker Line-Up at TU-Automotive Cybersecurity USA
NOVI - Vehicle Services Cybersecurity at General Motors has joined the speaker line-up at the
Digital and Mobile
Text Phone Hack Against Your iPhone And Android
ANN ARBOR - The latest hack making the rounds is one where the attacker sends
Chipmakers To Carmakers: Time To Get Out Of The Semiconductor Stone Age
DETROIT -When it comes to the electronic circuits that power our everyday lives, the automobile
UM, MSU, Wayne State Lead Nation In Graduating Mobility Professionals
LANSING – Michigan’s three major research universities are leading the nation in preparing students who
2021 Virtual Michigan Cyber Summit Announced For Oct. 21
LANSING - The 2021 Michigan Cyber Summit (formerly the North American International Cyber Summit) is
The 10 Most Important Cyberattacks Of The Decade
SAN FRANCISCO - Since 2010, billions of sensitive files, personal information and account details have
Richard Stiennon Publishes 2020 Security Yearbook
ROYAL OAK - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, has published his latest Security
Davenport University Expands Employment Guarantee Program To Include Cyber Defense
GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University is expanding its employment guarantee program to students earning a
Nuspire Hires Dunsworth As CEO
COMMERCE TWP.–Nuspire, a managed security services provider, has hired Lewie Dunsworth as the company’s CEO.
Business and Finance
What Setbacks and Upsides Await You in Remote Employment?
Image Credit The concept of remote work or remote employment has rapidly evolved, particularly in
How To Outsource Without Overpriced Convenience Charges
Pexels - CC0 License In general, we need to pay for convenience. It’s less convenient
Innovator Advisor Community Breakfast & Learn Event Aug. 22 Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR - You are invited to the Innovator Advisor Community Breakfast & Learn Event
Dynamic_Carbon_Credits Using Carbon Sequestration
Dynamic Carbon Credits combat climate change through a unique technique called carbon sequestration. Imagine a
How To Scale Your Manufacturing Business
If you own a manufacturing business, then firstly, congratulations for getting this far, because it
Designing an Impactful Employee Training Program: Key Considerations and Strategies
Employee training programs can provide a great opportunity for organizations to develop and retain their
Types of Car Accidents and What to Do If You Get Involved in One
Boston has tons of history packed in every corner of the city. But a grim
How AI Is Helping To Build A Sustainable Future
In the contemporary world, the idea of a sustainable future is gaining importance. AI has
Pandemic Creating New Normal For Big City Real Estate Sales
NEW YORK - Kelly Robinson, a realtor in New York City, says a newer, more
Publicom’s Offers $9K Marketing Grant To Help Companies Thrive Beyond Pandemic
OKEMOS – Publicom Inc. is giving back in a big way as it enters its
Forbes Opens Under 30 Detroit Hackathon: Accelerating Change
DETROIT - Forbes and Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans announced the Under 30 Detroit Hackathon:
MSU Accelerator Starts Fifth Summer Cohort With Five Tech Startups
EAST LANSING—The Michigan State University Foundation’s Conquer Accelerator announced the launch of its fifth season
123Net Connects With Switch Data Center In Grand Rapids
SOUTHFIELD – 123.Net, Inc., Detroit’s premier network & voice services provider and host of the Detroit Internet Exchange, announced
Rocket Fiber Wins VMware Status
DETROIT—Rocket Fiber, a multi-gigabit internet service provider, today announced it has achieved VMware Cloud Verified
Comcast Boosts Internet Speeds For Most Michigan Customers
PLYMOUTH—Comcast Corp. officials announced an increase in download speeds for some of its most popular
Open-Source Computer Nonprofit Introduces New, More Powerful Model
ROCHESTER—The BeagleBoard.org Foundation, the Oakland Township-based open-source computer nonprofit, has announced the availability of BeagleBone
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
