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Auto Tariffs: What Economic Impact On US Auto Production
LANSING - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import tax has already triggered big moves by automakers, from layoffs to pauses in car shipments to delayed price hikes. Then
Auto Tariffs: What Impact On Michigan’s Auto Industry?
DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import tax has already triggered big moves by automakers, from layoffs to pauses in car shipments to delayed price hikes. Starting
Auto Tariffs: How Much Impact On Retail Prices?
DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on April 3. The import tax has already triggered big moves by automakers, from layoffs to pauses in car shipments to delayed price hikes.
Breaking News
Drivers Could Face Electric Vehicle Pay-Per-Mile Fee In Lieu Of Gas Tax
PORTLAND, Ore - Oregonians could soon be joining Hawaiians as the only Americans subject to mandatory pay-per-mile fees for
High Prices, Poor Marketing Slowing Growth Of Ohio Cannabis Market
COLUMBUS - Ohioans had great expectations for recreational marijuana after voting to legalize personal use
Toyota Launching All-Electric Version Of Highlander SUV
TOKYO - Toyota announced that it is launching an all-electric version of the Highlander, one
An Electric Corvette? General Motors Unveils Concept For Electric Muscle Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, some optimistic estimates suggest that electric
Revolutionary Blended Wing Body Aircraft Transforms Aviation
SAN DIEGO - Natilus released details and images showing the layout, seats, and comfort features
CRA Director Hanna Urges Cannabis Community To Lobby Michigan Legislature For Changes
LANSING - Cannabis Regulatory Agency Director Brian Hanna said, during the agency's quarterly public meeting, that
Delta-8 Ban Won’t Come Up Again For Vote In Ohio Legislature Until October
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A hotly debated piece of legislation failed to pass before the Ohio
Modifying Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization Stalled in Ohio General Assembly, Much To The Relief Of Hemp Retailers
COLUMBUS - Another busy season for the Ohio General Assembly came and went without any
Clean Energy Expected to Surpass 51% of U.S. Grid in April
NEW YORK - In April, the U.S. power system is poised to achieve a new
Catastrophic Climate Event Unfolding In Arctic That Could Unleash Toxic Contaminants
NEW YORK - One of our planet's fascinating wonders is permafrost, which is soil that
Stanford Report: Electric Vehicle Batteries Last Longer Than Predicted
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Scientists out of Stanford University's SLAC-Stanford Battery Center have found that
Solar Breakthrough Twice As Efficient As Anything On The Market
MEXICO - Thin-film photovoltaic researchers at the Autonomous University of Querétaro, Mexico, have revealed an
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Buy Michigan Now Holiday Gift Guide Now Available
NOVI - If you want to buy Michigan-made products for the Holidays to support Michigan
123NET Partners With Pistons As Network Service Provider
DETROIT - 123NET announced a partnership with the Detroit Pistons, naming 123NET as the Pistons
MCWT Update: Luminescence Gala Nov. 11 MGM Grand Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is hosting its 2023 Luminescence
Ohioans Can Now Buy Twice As Much Adult-Use Pot
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis users now can buy higher quantities of adult-use cannabis after the
Ohio Republicans To Overrule Voters On Cannabis Regulations By End Of June
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republicans plan to pass recreational marijuana reform by the end of June.
Ohio House Committee Modifies Voter-Approved Pot Law In Senate-Passed Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee has adopted a number of major changes to a
Ohio Adult Cannabis Purchase Limits Will Increase June 4
COLUMBUS - The Division of Cannabis Control has issued new guidance regarding purchase limits for
Featured News
Scientists Develop Breakthrough To Transform Lunar Soil Into Fuel And Oxygen
BEIJING - In an unprecedented breakthrough, scientists in China have developed a novel technology that can convert lunar soil into essential
GAC Group Unveils All-Electric Flying Car For Average Consumers
BEIJING - China's GAC Group has unveiled the Govy AirCab, its first mass-produced flying car. It's an electric travel option that
Exploring Infrastructure Projects? Millions Available From Feds To Support Your Efforts
LANSING —The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center is opening its fourth application window in 2025 to help communities access millions
Michigan
DTE Energy Issues RFP For 450 Megawatt Energy Storage Project
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced the company is issuing a Request for Proposal for new
UP Company Gets $145 Million DOE Grant To Harvest Critical Minerals
HOUGHTON – Revex Technologies Inc., a next-generation critical mineral processing company, has received a contracted
Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw
Scientists Studying Massive Energy Source That Could Power Earth For Thousands Of Years
LINCOLN - Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two,
DTE Energy Issues RFP For 450 Megawatt Energy Storage Project
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced the company is issuing a Request for Proposal for new
UP Company Gets $145 Million DOE Grant To Harvest Critical Minerals
HOUGHTON – Revex Technologies Inc., a next-generation critical mineral processing company, has received a contracted
Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw
Scientists Studying Massive Energy Source That Could Power Earth For Thousands Of Years
LINCOLN - Some 1.1 billion years ago, the North American continent nearly split in two,
Ohioans Can Now Buy Twice As Much Adult-Use Pot
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis users now can buy higher quantities of adult-use cannabis after the
Ohio Republicans To Overrule Voters On Cannabis Regulations By End Of June
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republicans plan to pass recreational marijuana reform by the end of June.
Ohio House Committee Modifies Voter-Approved Pot Law In Senate-Passed Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee has adopted a number of major changes to a
Ohio Adult Cannabis Purchase Limits Will Increase June 4
COLUMBUS - The Division of Cannabis Control has issued new guidance regarding purchase limits for
GR Venture Capital Firms Acquire Volta Power Systems
HOLLAND - GR Venture Capital, VonMyhr Ventures and Kessler Ventures announced the acquisition of the
4 Side Hustles That Fit Into Any Schedule
Source: Freepik In our competitive global world, everyone is doing something on the side. As
Ohio Cannabis Companies Sues State Regulator Over Stringent Advertising Rules
DAYTON - Ohio cannabis businesses in a recent lawsuit argue the Ohio Division of Cannabis
2025 Michigan Cyber Summit Scheduled For Oct. 23
LANSING – The 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Oct. 23 at the Suburban
Advanced Technologies
U-M Survey: Michigan Officials Warry Of AI Or Other Predictive Policing Tools
ANN ARBOR—While law enforcement surveillance technology use has boomed, some Michigan officials are wary of adopting newer AI-driven policing tools, according
12 Percent Of U.S. Companies Will Respond To Tariffs By Replacing Workers With AI
SEATTLE– As companies grapple with rising costs tied to Trump’s newly announced tariffs, many are turning to AI to stay competitive
UK University Creates Battery That Lasts 5,700 Years Without Recharging
LONDON - Groundbreaking research from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority has created the world’s first carbon-14
US Company Develops Centrifugal Cannon To Launch Hundreds Of Microsatellites Into Space
LONG BEACH, Ca. - In a groundbreaking move that could forever change the landscape of space exploration, SpinLaunch, a California-based startup,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Unlocking Business Potential with AI: Melih Oztalay presents Practical AI Tools for Businesses
Discover How AI-Powered Tools are Revolutionizing Marketing, Customer Engagement, and Data Insights for Businesses presented by Melih Oztalay, CEO SmartFinds Marketing
Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security
SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and practices in place to mitigate the
AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030?
AI Impact And Statistics 2024: How Many Jobs Will be Displaced by 2030? The rapid adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence
Saab Gets Michigan Strategic Funds To Help Build $75 Million Munitions Plant In Grayling
GRAYLING - Saab, the Swedish defense and security company, is moving forward with plans to build a $75 million munitions plant
Science Tech
Scottie Beam Me Up – Teleportation Achieved Between Two Supercomputers
NEW YORK - When the word teleportation comes to mind, we always think of what science movies and fiction have fed us: travelling at high speed in a few seconds to the next location. However,
Smart Phones: Replaced By Brain-Computer Interfaces, Electronic Tattoos, AR Glasses
SAN FRANCISCO - The tech world is abuzz with speculation about the future of smartphones, and some of the biggest names in the industry are painting vastly different pictures. While figures like Elon Musk, Bill
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 marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C.
U-M Engineers Develop EV Batteries That Can Charge 500 Percent Faster In Cold Weather
ANN ARBOR - A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers
COVID-19 Mutations And What They Mean For Pandemic Control
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to talk about the COVID-19 mutations popping up around the world, mutations that are much more viral than the virus that came out of China. You are going
OptimDosing Launches Automated COVID-19 Pre-Screening App
FARMINGTON HILLS–Officials at OptimDosing, a provider of digital healthcare products and services, announced the launch of AITIA Coronavirus, an automated pre-screening tool for COVID-19. AITIA Coronavirus takes on the compliance burden of tracking employees, visitors,
HealthBar Offers Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing In Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — A startup in West Michigan looking to cut the middleman from healthcare is offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Grand Rapids. HealthBar (formerly HealthBaar) was founded by longtime nurse Nathan Baar, who saw
Are COVID-19 Vaccines Safe?
ANN ARBOR - The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available and millions of people have been vaccinated. But the lingering question remains are they safe, since they were developed in record time. Epidemiologist
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.
Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene To Extend Life
NEW YORK - The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred
Aggressive Cancer Cells Transformed Into Healthy Cells in Breakthrough
NEW YORK - A particularly aggressive form of childhood cancer that forms in muscle tissue might have a new treatment option on the horizon. Scientists have successfully induced rhabdomyosarcoma cells to transform into normal, healthy muscle
CCA Health Michigan Invests $25K To Fight Food Insecurity In Michigan
DETROIT – CCA Health Michigan, a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans designed for older adults and individuals with significant needs, today announced $12,500 in philanthropic donations to both the Food Bank
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.
Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene To Extend Life
NEW YORK - The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred
Aggressive Cancer Cells Transformed Into Healthy Cells in Breakthrough
NEW YORK - A particularly aggressive form of childhood cancer that forms in muscle tissue might have a new treatment option on the horizon. Scientists have successfully induced rhabdomyosarcoma cells to transform into normal, healthy muscle
CCA Health Michigan Invests $25K To Fight Food Insecurity In Michigan
DETROIT – CCA Health Michigan, a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans designed for older adults and individuals with significant needs, today announced $12,500 in philanthropic donations to both the Food Bank
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Want To Know How Tariffs Will Impact US Car Prices?
Tariffs on imported goods can have a wide ripple effect on prices, especially in the
GPS-Based Speed Limiter Will Be Mandatory In Some States
WASHINGTON - GPS technology may be the future of solving speeding-related accidents. Across states, speeding
New EV Battery Technology Pushes Vehicle Range To More Than 3,000 Miles
SOUTH KOREA - Electric vehicles are set for a major upgrade as groundbreaking advances in
Ford Recalls 1 Million Cars To Fix Software Flaw In Rearview Camera
This may be one of the biggest recalls in history, with Ford Motor Company having
UM Develops Rechargeable Battery Technology To Extend Electric Vehicle Range
ANN ARBOR—A rechargeable battery technology developed at the University of Michigan could double the output
ACM Study: Truck Driver Jobs Safe With Self-Driving Vehicles; Cab Drivers, Not So Much
YPSILANTI TWP. – A new study commissioned by the American Center for Mobility finds that
Digital and Mobile
Cybersecurity Companies Raised $17.6 Billion So Far In 2024, Only 1% Less Than 2023
NEW YORK - The surging cost of cybercrime, expected to jump from a shocking $9.2
NextGenesee To Bring High-Speed Internet Access To Genesee County
GENESSEE COUNTY – NextGenesee, a partnership between Genesee County and Merit Network, is set to
Michigan Tech University New Engineering Services Provider At American Center For Mobility
YPSILANTI - The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has signed an agreement with Michigan Technological
MSU, Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project
EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
University Of Michigan’s New Ford Motor Co. Robotics Complex
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are opening a state-of-the-art facility dedicated
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group Presents Michigan Film & Digital Media Office
ANN ARBOR - This month, we welcome Selam Ghirmai and Tony Garcia from the Michigan
Michigan Work Went Remote. Businesses Now Weigh Whether They Need Offices
ANN ARBOR - After a year of employees working from home, what the office market
Hackers Targeting 1,500 Banks In Push To Drain Accounts Across 60 Countries
NEW YORK - Black hat hackers have reportedly unleashed malicious software targeting over 1,500 banks
World’s Top Ransomware Hacker Identified, Chinese Hack US Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Law enforcement in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia today jointly
Cyber Patriot Founder Gets MCWT Education Award
YPSILANTI - Tamara Shoemaker, VP, CyberPatriot, Co-Founder Midwest CISSE Chapter, won the Michigan Council of
Ascension Health Cyber Attack Impact In Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said it was responding
Quintree, C2Dx Partner To Launch Telemedicine To Integrate With Providers’ Current Equipment
KALAMAZOO—C2Dx Inc., a medical device company, announced a partnership with another Michigan startup, Farmington Hills-based Quintree. Quintree claims
Saginaw Township Needs Resident Survey Participation to Assist in Broadband Internet Expansion Efforts
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP – Merit Network is working with Saginaw Township by asking residents and business
A Simple Crystal Could Finally Give Us Large-Scale Quantum Computing, Scientists Say
DETROIT - Vaccine and drug development, artificial intelligence, transport and logistics, climate science - these
Robo-Advisors To Become $2 Trillion Industry by 2023
DETROIT - The robo-advisors market has experienced massive growth during the pandemic, with more investors than
Business and Finance
Five Warning Signs You Need To Take Your Car In For Servicing
There’s nothing more terrifying than having your car break down on a main road or
BTC Is Expected To Reach $150,000 Mark, GoldenMining Starts Cloud Mining And Makes Daily Profit Of $7,700
As the price of Bitcoin approaches the $150,000 mark, some investors are looking for the
AI Marketing Tactics That Work: How to Create, Measure, and Avoid Mistakes
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the buzz. For today’s marketers, the real conversation is about
New Mobile App Launched By SWL Miner Is Undoubtedly Big News! Helping Investors Achieve Daily Passive Income In A Stable Way
As the cryptocurrency market continues to develop, users are increasingly demanding convenient and flexible mining
Angel Investing Pioneer David Weaver To Retire
BIRMINGHAM - Michigan Angel investing pioneer David Weaver will retire at the CitySide Ventures April
Skip Simms Co Founder Of Michigan Angel Funds Provides Financing Tips For Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs need to know how to approach angel investors in hopes of
$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Announces 10 Semifinalists
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, the small business competition responsible for launching some
Empowering Women In Technology Ann Arbor Meet Up May 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council Of Women in Technology offers women the opportunity to
Ohioans Can Now Buy Twice As Much Adult-Use Pot
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis users now can buy higher quantities of adult-use cannabis after the
Ohio Republicans To Overrule Voters On Cannabis Regulations By End Of June
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republicans plan to pass recreational marijuana reform by the end of June.
Ohio House Committee Modifies Voter-Approved Pot Law In Senate-Passed Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee has adopted a number of major changes to a
Ohio Adult Cannabis Purchase Limits Will Increase June 4
COLUMBUS - The Division of Cannabis Control has issued new guidance regarding purchase limits for
- Instacart Stock Drops Over 6% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?
Shares of Instacart Inc. (NYSE: CART) declined 6.64% in pre-market trading on Thursday, after a report that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is laun … - Starlink In Tesla Vehicles? New Patent Filing Showcases Possibility Of Satellite Internet Connectivity
A new Tesla filing reveals plans for RF transparent car roofs that could integrate with Starlink connectivity. read more - Why Is Rocket Lab Stock Gaining Thursday?
Rocket Lab's stock rose after successful launch of STP-S30 mission for U.S. Space Force, showcasing its responsive capabilities. read more
