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MPSC Commissioner Outlines New Rules For Utilities When The Electricity Goes Out
LANSING - A million Michiganders lost power in two storms more than a month ago. As a result, the Michigan Public Service Commission, after two public town halls, has revised rules that utility companies must
Comcast Xfinity Working To Close The Digital Divide In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Comcast has been doing work with local community partners in Michigan to help bridge the digital divide for income-constrained families. Rob Ponto from Comcast shares the many ways Comcast has worked to
Teaching Younger And Older Adults How To Be Cyber Safe On The Internet
ANN ARBOR - Cyber Patriot is a national program aimed at teaching young people and older people how to surf safely on the Internet. Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan chapter talks about the program
Breaking News
Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?
LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry.
Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA
HAZEL PARK -The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy,
Trump To Launch 25 Percent Tariff On All Car Imports April 2
WASHINGTON - President Trump on Wednesday announced he was imposing a 25 percent tariff on foreign-made
Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries
COLUMBUS - Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating
Ohio Approves Dual-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales Licenses
SANDUSKY, Ohio — In a historic move, Ohio's Division of Cannabis Control has approved the
Will Biden’s Shaky Debate Performance Affect Cannabis Reform? Trump Return Could Reshape Marijuana Policy
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance this week is stirring doubts among
Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency Moves To Ban Diluting Agent Used In Vape Carts
LANSING - Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency is moving to ban a diluting agent used in vape
Where You Can Buy Legal Cannabis In Columbus – Perhaps Within Days
COLUMBUS - Ohio has started doling out its first recreational marijuana licenses, revealing where Ohioans may
Solid-State Battery First To Hit 620-Mile Range
PARIS - In yet another solid-state battery research breakthrough, Mercedes-Benz's partner in solid-state cell development
New Rooftop Wind Tech To Deliver 50 Percent More Power Than Solar
LONDON, England - A startup has taken a major step forward in tackling the global
ITC To Build New Interstate Power Lines From Indiana, Improve Michigan Service
NOVI – Michigan Electric Transmission Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., announced
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Oct. 26 Explores How Great Lakes Leading In Climate, Sustainability
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum as it leads a discussion on how
MuteSolo Music App Let’s Artists, Users Isolate Voice, Instrument Tracks
KALAMAZOO - Musician and software developer Arturio Hinton was on the road listening to an
Benvenuti-Sullivan Named Chief Operating Officer At Franco
DETROIT - Tina Benvenuti-Sullivanhas been named chief operating office for Franco public relations. She previously
Information Systems Resources, Premier Ink Recycling Deal
DEARBORN – Information Systems Resources has been awarded a group purchasing agreement for Equipment Recycling
Be A College Basketball Superfan With New Xfinity Voice Commands
DETROIT - It’s time to get your brackets ready! March is one of the most
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the
Michigan Cannabis Tourism, Featured On Four20 Post Live
ANN ARBOR - Our theme for June 8 was cannabis tourism. We had Brian Buchanan
Dutch Group To Open Large-Scale Hemp Processing Facilities In Indiana
OUDE PEKELA, Holland - Dun Agro Hemp Group, Inc., the American corporation of the leading
Traverse City’s Dunegrass Launches Campaign Promoting Cannabis Tourism
TRAVERSE CITY - Cannabis is now an industry emerging alongside tourism in Northern Michigan. One
Featured News
2024 Michigan Cyber Summit, High School Cyber Summit Oct. 16 and 17
LANSING - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The
MPSC Awards Nearly $21M In Grants For Renewable Energy And Electrification Projects
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will share nearly $21 million in grants across the state for renewable energy and
Michigan Minimum Wage Increases Twice In 2025
LANSING — Michigan’s Minimum Wage will increase twice in 2025 – first increasing on Jan. 1, 2025, following the usual rate
Michigan
LTU Hosts High School Students Dec 16 For DECA Business Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is hosting the DECA challenge Friday Dec. 16 on the
NASA Awards Texas Company $57 Million To Build Base On Moon
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has awarded the Texas-based company ICON $57.2 million for its Project
Industry 4.0 Conference Draws Big Crowd, Awards Big Checks
LATHRUP VILLAGE—Industry 4.0 is the catchall term for recent advances in computing power, data analysis,
Toyota Debuts Prius Hybrids Amid Skepticism Of Its EV Strategy
DETROIT - Toyota Motor is not giving up on its flagship Prius hybrid anytime soon, despite
LTU Hosts High School Students Dec 16 For DECA Business Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is hosting the DECA challenge Friday Dec. 16 on the
NASA Awards Texas Company $57 Million To Build Base On Moon
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has awarded the Texas-based company ICON $57.2 million for its Project
Industry 4.0 Conference Draws Big Crowd, Awards Big Checks
LATHRUP VILLAGE—Industry 4.0 is the catchall term for recent advances in computing power, data analysis,
Toyota Debuts Prius Hybrids Amid Skepticism Of Its EV Strategy
DETROIT - Toyota Motor is not giving up on its flagship Prius hybrid anytime soon, despite
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the
Michigan Cannabis Tourism, Featured On Four20 Post Live
ANN ARBOR - Our theme for June 8 was cannabis tourism. We had Brian Buchanan
Dutch Group To Open Large-Scale Hemp Processing Facilities In Indiana
OUDE PEKELA, Holland - Dun Agro Hemp Group, Inc., the American corporation of the leading
Traverse City’s Dunegrass Launches Campaign Promoting Cannabis Tourism
TRAVERSE CITY - Cannabis is now an industry emerging alongside tourism in Northern Michigan. One
Congress Bans Intoxicating Hemp Products. Ohio May Not Comply
COLUMBUS - Ohio leaders are debating whether or not to comply with a federal ban
Report: US Navy Personnel Discovered Alien Bases Beneath the Ocean
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Tim Burchett said an extraordinary number of UFO sightings have been
NASA To Hold Urgent Briefing Nov. 19 On 3I/Atlas Interstellar Object
WASHINGTON DC - Nasa has called an urgent briefing Nov. 19 to share a series
Flying Electric Yachts To Build Global Fleet Of Zero-Emission Luxury Water Taxis
DETROIT - The tides are changing, and a Qatari investment firm has plenty to do
Advanced Technologies
Study: Artificial Intelligence Can Crack Passwords In A Flash
NEW YORK - With the release of AI tools like Bing Chat and Bard, people are starting to realize how helpful
AI Could Automate 25 Percent Of All Jobs. A List Of Most (And Least) At Risk
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence is all the buzz lately. Generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT can summarize scientific articles for you, debug your faulty code, and write Microsoft
A Twisted Reactor From Hell Could Propel Nuclear Fusion Forward
NEW YORK. - While tokamaks are seen by many (including the U.S. Department of Energy) as the leading concept of commercial
The Case For How Artificial Intelligence Might Extinguish Humanity
NEW YORK - This is not the first time humanity has stared down the possibility of extinction due to its technological
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
MCWT President Jill Mariarano Outlines 2023 Goals
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all things Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Joining her is new MCWT President Jill Maiarano who outlines some of her goals for MCWT in 2023.. Details
Strange UFO Sighting At US, Mexican Border Witnessed By Thousands
MEXICO - During a game at Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez, a multi-purpose stadium in Juarez, Mexico, just across the Rio Grande from El Paso, Texas, soccer fans in attendance spotted a strange dark shape hovering
Quarterhorse, the Air Force’s Next Hypersonic Aircraft, Has Taken an Epic Leap
WASHINGTON DC - Few planes ignite the awe-inspiring passions of aviation nerds quite like the SR-71 Blackbird. From its stealthy design to its secretive history, the Blackbird simply screams cool—and it also helps that it’s the
Lawrence Tech To Establish College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has announced the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. LTU President Tarek M. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition of several healthcare education programs
Enzo Life Sciences Offers Melatonin ELISA Kit
ANN ARBOR - Enzo Life Sciences has developed the ELISA immunoassays kit that provides a simple and accurate measurement of melatonin. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is produced in the pineal gland and is a major component of
Canadian Pharma Company To Market Armune Prostate Cancer Test
KALAMAZOO - The Apifiny blood test for prostate cancer developed by Kalamazoo-based Armune BioScience Inc. will be promoted by Quebec City, Quebec-based Aeterna Zentaris Inc. under a co-marketing agreement announced Tuesday. Apifiny is the only
Mylan Loses Hostile Bid To Takeover Michigan’s Generic Drug Maker Perrigo
ALLEGAN - Mylan NV lost its $26 billion hostile bid for Perrigo Co. after a seven-month pursuit, a rare outcome in what shaped up to be one of the most bitter takeover battles in decades, the Wall Street
Michigan Bio-Sciences Growth Summit To Discuss Future Of Life Sciences In Michigan
LANSING – Join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders of Life Sciences, politics and academia on December 8 to discuss how best to unleash Michigan’s biosciences research and development, and manufacturing potential to stimulate economic growth.
Enzo Life Sciences Offers Melatonin ELISA Kit
ANN ARBOR - Enzo Life Sciences has developed the ELISA immunoassays kit that provides a simple and accurate measurement of melatonin. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is produced in the pineal gland and is a major component of
Canadian Pharma Company To Market Armune Prostate Cancer Test
KALAMAZOO - The Apifiny blood test for prostate cancer developed by Kalamazoo-based Armune BioScience Inc. will be promoted by Quebec City, Quebec-based Aeterna Zentaris Inc. under a co-marketing agreement announced Tuesday. Apifiny is the only
Mylan Loses Hostile Bid To Takeover Michigan’s Generic Drug Maker Perrigo
ALLEGAN - Mylan NV lost its $26 billion hostile bid for Perrigo Co. after a seven-month pursuit, a rare outcome in what shaped up to be one of the most bitter takeover battles in decades, the Wall Street
Michigan Bio-Sciences Growth Summit To Discuss Future Of Life Sciences In Michigan
LANSING – Join Gov. Rick Snyder and leaders of Life Sciences, politics and academia on December 8 to discuss how best to unleash Michigan’s biosciences research and development, and manufacturing potential to stimulate economic growth.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
China Auto Industry, Backed By Government, Poses Growing Threat To U.S. Automakers
DETROIT — Chinese automakers pose a growing threat to their American counterparts — even without
Electric Versus Gasoline Vehicles: Is EV Ownership Competitive In Your Area?
ANN ARBOR—Is it actually cheaper to own an electric vehicle instead of a gas vehicle?
What Toyota’s New Solid-state Battery Partnership Means For The EV Industry
TOKYO - Solid-state batteries are one of the hottest areas of research in the EV industry. Nearly
EV Charging Pod Introduces Truck-Mounted Mobile Charging Platform
BRIGHTON – EV Charging POD has been developing stationary Natural Gas and Propane powered charging
TomTom Navigation Device Rolls Out Updated Michigan Maps
LAS VEGAS - TomTom, the Netherlands-based navigation device developer, said Tuesday it had launched “Highly
Ford, AT&T Aim To Connect 10 Million Customers To SYNC
LAS VEGAS - Ford and AT&T are bringing high-speed connectivity and an even better owner
Digital and Mobile
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
Pegasus Spyware: What To Know About NSO Group’s Phone Surveillance Software
SAN FRANCISCO - It's a doozy of a digital spying case. Security researchers found evidence
Russian Ransomware Websites Shut Down – Who Done It?
ANN ARBOR - In mid July, the Russian-based hacker sites that have triggered a series
Motor Bella Taking Applications To Aug 16 For Mobility Startups
ANN ARBOR - Kathryn Snorrason, managing director for Office of Future Mobility and Electrification at
Michigan 2019 North American International Cyber Summit Oct. 28
DETROIT - The 2019 North American International Cyber Summit, has been announced for Monday, October
Seventh Annual Cybersecurity Purple Event July 17 In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS – Many of the region’s best cybersecurity professionals who respond to in-the-moment cyber
Secure-24 Buys SAP Managed Services Provider
SOUTHFIELD—A unit of the Southfield-based managed services provider Secure-24 has purchased Symmetry Holding Inc., a
Plante Moran’s Das Provides Warning About Ransomware Attacks
ROYAL OAK - Ransomware raised its ugly head again recently when a Florida city was
Business and Finance
4 Ways to Make Your Retail Store Successful
Image credit In 2022, brick-and-mortar retail grew faster than ecommerce for the first time in
Why Tech Is Important For Maintaining Your Vehicle
It’s hard to miss the fact that technology is such a big part of our
How To Choose The Right Software Partner For Your Business
Today, we’re looking into one of those make-or-break decisions in your business journey - picking
The Best Ways To Provide Aftercare In A Private Medical Practice
Starting up your own private medical practice is a good sign for your career! However,
SmartPitcher Provides Data-Driven Advice For 2015 World Series
EAST LANSING - The World Series is around the corner and fans are anticipating the
Computer Attack Insurance Rates Rise After High-Profile Breaches
SAN FRANCISCO - Companies without cyber insurance could easily end up paying hundreds of millions
Backstage Launches Multi-City Tour That Includes Detroit to Invest in Underestimated Entrepreneurs And Ecosystems
LOS ANGELES – Backstage Capital, a boutique venture capital firm that invests exclusively in women,
Troy Supply Chain Software Developer Algo Raises $15 Million
TROY—Algo, a developer of supply chain software, announced that it received a $15 million investment
MCWT Offers $50,000 Scholarship Fund To Women In STEAM
ROYAL OAK - Immediate past MCWT President Jane Sydlowski announces a new scholarship fund for
AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM
DETROIT - Now in its fourth year, AutoMobili-D Powered by PlanetM serves as the global stage
Dunegrass Seeks To Bring Cannabis Tourism To Northern Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Dunegrass Cannabis operates a half dozen dispensaries in Northern Michigan and the
Michigan Cannabis Tourism, Featured On Four20 Post Live
ANN ARBOR - Our theme for June 8 was cannabis tourism. We had Brian Buchanan
Dutch Group To Open Large-Scale Hemp Processing Facilities In Indiana
OUDE PEKELA, Holland - Dun Agro Hemp Group, Inc., the American corporation of the leading
Traverse City’s Dunegrass Launches Campaign Promoting Cannabis Tourism
TRAVERSE CITY - Cannabis is now an industry emerging alongside tourism in Northern Michigan. One
