WASHINGTON DC - The White House has announced an array of sanctions against Russia for meddling in US elections and for broader hacking efforts, including one incident it called "most destructive and costly cyberattack in history." The US government unveiled the sanctions Thursday morning, saying they were prompted by Russia's online propaganda campaign during the US elections, massive hacks of
TROY - The Michigan Science Center and Digerati Girls will come together on April 4 at IoT TechConnect for an interactive workshop with high school students who will learn the basics of coding including creating characters that will be plugged into augmented reality video games. The sessions will explore new global Code.Org curriculum sponsored by
ANN ARBOR - Online learners may soon have three new University of Michigan master's degree options through a partnership with Coursera—one in the growing field of applied data science, a first of its kind in public health and an advanced program in construction engineering and management. In a joint announcement today with the online platform,
LANSING - If President Donald Trump pulls the United States out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, Michigan is one of the states most vulnerable to negative economic consequences, according to a new analysis from the Moody's credit rating agency. Michigan's reliance on trade with Canada and Mexico is what puts it at risk,
LANSING - Legislation that would allow companies looking to install new wireless technology infrastructure to utility poles and towers across the state easily passed the Michigan Senate on Thursday over the objection of one member who referred to potential health risks he said are associated with the expansion of wireless technology. SB 637 passed 33-3 and SB
LANSING - A set of rules were adopted by the Public Service Commission Thursday that are meant to address potential disputes between wholesale and retail telecommunications providers in the event customers could lose their phone service. The rules are intended to allow landline customers time to find a new carrier if a dispute between providers
GRAND RAPIDS - AT&T is now offering 1 gigabit fiber connections in parts of Western Michigan, including Grand Rapids and surrounding suburbs. Means you’ll be able to download 25 songs in one second or your favorite 90-minute HD move in less than 34 seconds. “We are proud to add Grand Rapids to our list of
HOLLAND - A West Michigan venture capital firm closed last week on $7.2 million of the $10 million it seeks to raise to invest in health care startups. Formed last fall by Genesis Innovation Group LLC, a developer of emerging medical device technologies, cultivate(MD) Capital Fund GP LLC netted investments from about 50 individual investors. Many investors are
LANSING – State Treasurer Nick Khouri Wednesday announced a total of $5.4 million is being awarded to 11 municipalities through the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships Grant Program to fund infrastructure and public safety enhancements. Municipalities can participate in the FDCVT Grant Program if they are experiencing one or more conditions indicative of “probable
WARREN – Andy Storm, the President and CEO of $100 million global supplier Eckhart, sees Industry 4.0 taking the manufacturing world by storm. Eckhart plans to lead the charge in North America, he said, by providing smart factories with such products as his company’s Autocraft Autonomous Guided Vehicles to streamline the manufacturing process. This week,
