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You don't have to travel the world to enjoy fabulous whale watching. Here are five of the best U.S. whale watching tours.
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You don't have to travel the world to enjoy fabulous whale watching. Here are five of the best U.S. whale watching tours.
This week one of Hollywood's most dashing men may have a new gig (hint: it's not in entertainment), a legend passes away, and hip-hop's biggest bad boy wants to redesign the Internet.
Google will build a car without a steering wheel with hopes of having 100 prototypes on public roads in a year.
After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
Police say the woman's luck ran out after 37 years on the run not because of an intense manhunt but rather two disparate factors: bad weather and her distinctive eyes.
A woman who escaped from a Michigan prison nearly 37 years ago has been found living under an alias in San Diego.
The data hidden within computer aided design software can be put to work at a fraction of the cost.
Newark, Calif.-based Systems In Motion Inc. says it will add 150 jobs over the next year, mostly at its software delivery center in Washtenaw County's Pittsfield Charter Township.
Under pressure to boost profits from activist shareholders, Compuware Corp. (Nasdaq: CPWR) Wednesday announced the sale of its Changepoint project management, Uniface application development software and professional services business.
The Royal Oak-based National Adopt-A-Watt Program, which allows business and community groups to sponsor energy efficiency technology for cash-strapped local government, announced a new client, the Temecula Valley Unified School District in California.
The 13-year-old's mother said her daughter left their home late at night, climbing out a bedroom window to take off with the 34-year-old California man.
A murder suspect wanted in California is behind bars thanks to the Oakland County Sheriff's Department.
A jury says Toyota is not liable for the death of a California woman who was killed when her 2006 Camry crashed.
TechShop, a membership-based do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication center, Monday announced a goal to raise $60 million to build more TechShop centers across the country, including one in Grand Rapids. TechShop already has a location in Allen Park in a former Ford Motor Co. engineering center.
Royal Oak-based Resort Advantage LLC, a provider of casino financial management and tax software, announced an integration partnership with Glendale, Calif.-based FutureLogic Inc., a provider of ticket, coupon and receipt printers used in applications ranging from casinos to voting locations to hospitals to gas pumps.
Cypress, Calif.-based Healthcare Synergy Inc. has signed an agreement with Great Lakes Health Information Exchange, forging the first partnership of a home health electronic medical record vendor with the Michigan based health information exchange.
Ten percent of Detroit-area technology executives recently surveyed expect to expand their IT teams in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. This compares to 11 percent in the previous quarter.
Lakeside Software, the Bloomfield Hills-based provider of IT analytics and business intelligence software, Monday announced what it called the next step in its partnership with Santa Clara, Calif.-based Login VSI Inc., a provider of virtual desktop performance and load-testing services and support.
The Web development company We Build Databases Thursday announced the launch of an e-commerce website for buying and selling commercial property records that it developed for AdexPro.
Santa Clara, Calif.-based Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and the University of Michigan announced Agilent's support of the university's solar car team. Agilent will provide a 200-MHz capacitive touch-screen oscilloscope as well as a handheld oscilloscope and a triple-output power supply to support the team's solar-car engineering program, from design through competition.
The latest in new business won by Michigan's technology-focused companies
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, a California-based company started at the University of Michigan in 2004 with Taubman Scholar Max Wicha, M.D., as co-founder, raised $82 million in an initial public offering that ended last week.
Farmington Hills-based ReapSo LLC and the Huntington Beach, Calif.-based photo eCommerce site, MailPix.com, announced an alliance to accomplish a parallel goal to bridge our digital lives with the physical aspect.
With the opening of its new Ann Arbor headquarters, Intalytics has completed its third expansion within the past few months.
Ann Arbor-based Augment Ventures announced Monday it was part of a recent $2 million Series A investment in Santa Clara, Calif-based Mercatus Inc. Mercatus develops origination and syndication management technology for the energy project finance industry.
The owner of La Posada in Southwest Detroit is accused of laundering money to Mexico, according to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on Friday.
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Details about what caused the plane to become disabled were not immediately known.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after a vehicle was struck by gunfire in a shooting on Interstate 94 in Detroit early Sunday.
A woman is dead and two other people are injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a TGI Fridays in Southfield, Michigan, late Friday, according to police.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
As of Saturday afternoon, DTE Energy says around 4,000 utility workers are focused on restoring power to tens of thousands of Southeast Michigan residents.
Around 8,200 people who applied for or renewed an enhanced driver's license or state ID in Michigan will be receiving corrected cards after state officials say a vendor misprinted the credentials they received.
The owner of La Posada in Southwest Detroit is accused of laundering money to Mexico, according to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on Friday.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
The Trump administration is allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward.
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.
Alessio Milivojevic converted a fourth down with a 5-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass to Rodney Bullard early in the fourth quarter and Michigan State went on to beat Toledo 30-20 on Friday night in Pat Fitzgerald's debut as coach of the Spartans.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
Cooler and drier for the rest of the long weekend
A day after President Trump called the conflict with Iran “small potatoes,” U.S. forces struck multiple Iranian tankers. Iran says it’s striking back, aiming at three vessels tied to the U.S. The escalation in the Middle East comes as oil prices rise and the midterms move closer. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A woman is dead and two other people are injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a TGI Fridays in Southfield late Friday. A man is in custody in connection with the incident.
After severe weather, the damage is now coming into focus across Southeast Michigan. Residents spent Saturday clearing away debris and repairing homes. The National Weather Service says three tornadoes touched down across the area between Wednesday and Thursday. Julia Avant heard from DTE Energy about when tens of thousands of customers may expect their power to be restored.
Drying conditions and cooler air take over this weekend.