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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
Teaching Cybersecurity Manual For Grade School Teachers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity in our Internet-intensive world is more important than ever. Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan Cyber Patriot Program that trains grade-school students to be cyber savvy, appear on MITech TV to
Breaking News
DTE Installing Smart Devices To Prevent Power Outages In Michigan
DETROIT — DTE Energy is working to provide more reliable electricity to customers by installing
Report: West Michigan’s Economy Continuing To Slow
GRAND RAPIDS - Grand Rapids’ economy continued to slump in August, according to data gathered
Cheech And Chong Cannabis Brand Now Available In Ohio
COLUMBUS - Cannabis comics Cheech & Chong are expanding their cannabis brand into Ohio through
Hyundai Will Be First Hybrid Without Gasoline
KOREA - Hyundai will soon be adding a new vehicle to its lineup, and it’s
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the
Ohio Senate Would Require Hemp Products Be Sold Only At Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and
TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market
COLUMBUS - Canadian-based TerrAscend Corp. announced it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of
Ford CEO: Automaker So Dependent On Imports Can’t Buy Certain Car Parts In U.S.
DEARBORN - Ford has been touting its American-made roots as Trump's tariffs target international automakers,
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
Tesla 1200 Mile Road Trip With Former Freep Auto Writer Rachel Konrad
ANN ARBOR - One of the knocks on Electric Vehicles is they aren't good for
Ford To Expand Spain Solar Plant Equivalent To Powering 1,400 homes
VALENCIA, Spain - The new 2.8 MW solar panel installation at Ford’s Spain plant is
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million
Biden Missing Opportunity To Sway Young Voters On Legalizing Cannabis
WASHINGTON DC - Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
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New Research Links Common Medications To Reduced Dementia Risk
UNITED KINGDOM - New research analyzing health data from over 130 million people suggests that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory medications may
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
Michigan
SME’s ToolingU Offers Cybersecurity Course
SOUTHFIELD–Tooling U-SME, the workforce training and development arm of SME, and CyManII, the cybersecurity mnufacturing
Grounded Launching Fully Customizable Electric RV
DETROIT–Grounded, an electric RV startup, announced its launch of what it says is the world’s
MPSC Approves Larger Power Outage Credits, New Standards For Electric Grid
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today gave final approval to a series of
JD Power Study Of What’s Jolting EV Customers As The Market Grows
TROY - Brent Gruber of J.D. Power provides details on What's Jolting Electric Vehicle Owner
SME’s ToolingU Offers Cybersecurity Course
SOUTHFIELD–Tooling U-SME, the workforce training and development arm of SME, and CyManII, the cybersecurity mnufacturing
Grounded Launching Fully Customizable Electric RV
DETROIT–Grounded, an electric RV startup, announced its launch of what it says is the world’s
MPSC Approves Larger Power Outage Credits, New Standards For Electric Grid
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission today gave final approval to a series of
JD Power Study Of What’s Jolting EV Customers As The Market Grows
TROY - Brent Gruber of J.D. Power provides details on What's Jolting Electric Vehicle Owner
$87 Million In Michigan Cannabis Tax Collections For 2023 To Be Shared With Municipalities And Counties, 46 Percent Increase From 2022
LANSING - The Michigan Treasury Department reported Thursday that 198 municipalities will receive $43.5 million
Biden Missing Opportunity To Sway Young Voters On Legalizing Cannabis
WASHINGTON DC - Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with
$6.3 Million Illegal Cannabis Grow In Highland Park Busted By State Police
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated
An Ancient Tomb Revealed A Potent Surprise: 17th Century Bones Contained THC
NEW YORK - Marijuana was popular enough centuries ago that it became part of peoples’
GameZone Online Games Worth Trying on GameZone
Digital entertainment continues to evolve, and online gaming platforms are at the center of that
U.S. Army Relaxes Marijuana Rules as Recruiting Pressures Mount — One-Time Offenses No Longer Require Waivers
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing
Why Restaurant Employees Keep Leaving — It’s Not Just Pay
ANN ARBOR - Restaurant owners across Michigan are increasing wages in an effort to stabilize
AI Boom Meets Local Resistance: Michigan Communities Push Back on Energy-Hungry Data Centers
DETROIT — Michigan’s push to become a major hub for artificial intelligence and advanced computing
Advanced Technologies
AI Misinformation: Why It Works And How To Spot It
SAN FRANCISCO - A year and a half ahead of the 2024 presidential election, the Republican National Committee began running attack
Fast Charging Vs. Slow Charging: Study Reveals Difference In Range Degradation
MIAMI - One of the thoughts that go through the mind of an EV owner has to do with the impact
Revolutionizing Fuel Cells With Enhanced Durability
NEW MEXICO - The Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a corrosion-resistant fuel cell design featuring a coaxial nanowire electrode. This innovative
Report: Spheres Found On Pacific Floor Interstellar In Origin
BOSTON - Ever since he first learned about the strange meteor falling to Earth, astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been determined to discover
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Lawrence Technological University, Detroit Regional Chamber Partner On Regional Talent Compact
SOUTHFIELD - Officials at Lawrence Technological University have signed the Detroit Regional Talent Compact, an equity-driven initiative led by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees program, Mark Brucki, LTU Associate Vice President provides details.
Humanity On Thin Ice Due To Lack Of Climate Action – And It Is Melting Fast
NEW YORK - It's not over just yet, the United Nations' climate watchdog group said in its latest anxiety-inspiring report, but things are looking very, very bad. As the Associated Press notes in its write-up of the latest
Anti-Cancer Drug Derived From Fungus Shows Promise In Clinical Trials
OXFORD, UK - A new industry-academic partnership between the University of Oxford and biopharmaceutical company NuCana as found that chemotherapy drug NUC-7738, derived from a Himalayan fungus, has 40 times greater potency for killing cancer
Drones Will Be Used To Deliver Prescriptions In Washtenaw County
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Medicine has announced its plans to begin drone delivery of prescriptions to patients in Washtenaw County in 2024. The delivery service will employ Zipline’s new platform that uses electric drones to
U.S. House Rep Targets Direct-To-Consumer Drug Advertising
ANN ARBOR - A bill (H.R. 4565) has been introduced by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT, D-3) that would place a three-year moratorium on direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug advertising of newly approved prescription drugs. The bill
West Michigan Biotech Startup Invests $1 Million In Medical Equipment Clinical Trials
PORT SHELDON - A biotech startup will use $1 million in capital to pay for preclinical trials on an innovation it has developed for use in orthopedic surgeries. Magnesium Development Co. LLC, operating out of a
Enzo Life Sciences Offers Nucleotides For Molecular Biology Applications
ANN ARBOR - Enzo Life Sciences now offers Digoxigenin-dUTP and Digoxigenin-UTP, digoxigenin-labeled nucleotides that are suitable for a variety of molecular biology applications. Digoxigenin is a non-radioactive immune-tag, widely used for in situ hybridization (ISH)
Watching Detox Enzymes Work Could Lead To Better Medicines
ANN ARBOR - Medicines that are easier on your liver, as well as on the environment, could one day result from a new experimental technique developed by University of Michigan researchers. The researchers figured out
U.S. House Rep Targets Direct-To-Consumer Drug Advertising
ANN ARBOR - A bill (H.R. 4565) has been introduced by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT, D-3) that would place a three-year moratorium on direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug advertising of newly approved prescription drugs. The bill
West Michigan Biotech Startup Invests $1 Million In Medical Equipment Clinical Trials
PORT SHELDON - A biotech startup will use $1 million in capital to pay for preclinical trials on an innovation it has developed for use in orthopedic surgeries. Magnesium Development Co. LLC, operating out of a
Enzo Life Sciences Offers Nucleotides For Molecular Biology Applications
ANN ARBOR - Enzo Life Sciences now offers Digoxigenin-dUTP and Digoxigenin-UTP, digoxigenin-labeled nucleotides that are suitable for a variety of molecular biology applications. Digoxigenin is a non-radioactive immune-tag, widely used for in situ hybridization (ISH)
Watching Detox Enzymes Work Could Lead To Better Medicines
ANN ARBOR - Medicines that are easier on your liver, as well as on the environment, could one day result from a new experimental technique developed by University of Michigan researchers. The researchers figured out
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Celebrates Mustang’s 60th Anniversary With Special Edition
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. is celebrating the Mustang's 60th anniversary on Wednesday when it will
Battery Breakthrough Could Eliminate Range Anxiety For Electric Vehicles
TOKYO - Scientists have discovered a new process that could supercharge the transition to next-generation
Ford To Build Small Electric Pickup And SUV, Priced Around $25,000
DEARBORN - Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric
Chinese EV Seagull Priced Below $10,000 Has Senators Urging Biden To Boost Import Tariffs
WASHINGTON DC - A group of US Senators has written to President Biden's administration to
Army Materiel Command Uses Intern Program To Help Replace Civilian Retirees
DETROIT - The US Army has a problem. About a fifth of the employees who
DOT Secretary Foxx Proposes $4 Billion To Fund Development Of Autonomous Vehicles
DETROIT - U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Thursday at the North American International Auto
Digital and Mobile
Study: Ride Sharing Experience Consists Of 13 Steps, Before, During And After Ride
NOVI – Yanfeng, a global automotive supplier, recently released proprietary research conducted by its global
Shaping New Generation Of Innovators For 4th Industrial Revolution
DETROIT - The world around us is changing at blistering speed. Welcome to the ‘Era
Ford, Walmart To Launch Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Service
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co., Walmart, and a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based autonomous vehicle company called Argo AI are
Apple Patches NSO Zero-Day Flaw Affecting All Devices
CUPERTINO, Ca. - Apple has released security updates for a zero-day vulnerability that affects every iPhone,
Lock Down Your Gmail Account With Advanced Protection Program
SAN FRANCISCO - You keep a lot of sensitive information in your Google account -- bank
Michigan Security Company Identifies ‘Emotet’ As Top Threat
COMMERCE TWP.—The latest Quarterly Threat Landscape report from the managed security services provider Nuspire identified
Estonian Team Wins International Cyber Exercise During Cyber Summit
DETROIT - The Michigan National Guard and the Michigan Cyber Range hosted an International Cyber
Okemos High School wins Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge
DETROIT - Students from Okemos High School were crowned champions of the 2019 Governor’s High
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
The Electronic Trading Ecosystem: Opportunities And Challenges For Traders And Investors
Electronic trading has become an integral part of the financial landscape, enabling investors and traders
Benefits of Cloud-Based Application Development
Have you ever considered developing your applications in the cloud? With the increasing demand for
A Beginner’s Guide To Security Framework
Security frameworks are a crucial part of ensuring the safety and security of any digital
2023 Michigan 50 Companies To Watch Generate $453 Million In Annual Revenue
LANSING - The 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch awardees are small and mighty, having
Cityside Ventures Launches COVID-19-Impacted Business Consulting Service
BIRMINGHAM – Angel investors Doron York and David Weaver, known lately as the co-founders of
2,700 Michigan Small Businesses Get State Relief Grants
LANSING—More than 2,700 small businesses around Michigan have been awarded a total of $10 million
Report: 1,322 Michigan Angels Invested $73.6 million
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan “angel investor” community released its 2019 annual research report, showing an increase
Quicken Loans Provides $25K To Launch Rebrand Cities Digital Accelerator
DETROIT - The Quicken Loans Community Fund has partnered with the City of Detroit and
Detroit FinTech Bay To Share Space At TechTown With Detroit Blockchain Center
DETROIT – Detroit FinTech Bay announced that it will welcome the Detroit Blockchain Center as
Comcast Gives Laptops To Veterans, $25K Grant To Southwest Solutions
DETROIT – Earlier this month, Comcast gave 150 low-income veterans laptops and announced a $25,000
Fall Conference Aimed At Empowering Millennials Set For Detroit
DETROIT - A fall conference aimed at empowering and motivating millennials, while catering to their
LLamasoft Announces Partnership With JD Logistics
ANN ARBOR—LLamasoft, a developer of supply chain design and modeling software, announced a strategic partnership
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