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Skilled Trades Take Center Stage as Workforce Shortage Grows
As employers across the country struggle to fill skilled trades positions, education and business leaders are encouraging students to consider alternatives to the traditional four-year college path. A growing workforce shortage in fields such as construction, manufacturing and automotive repair has sparked renewed disc...
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Michigan Man Named in Cornell Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A Michigan man is among seven former Cornell University students named in a civil lawsuit stemming from allegations of a sexual assault at a fraternity house in 2024. The woman, identified in court records as Jane Doe, alleges she was given drugs and alcohol before being assaulted at the fraternity house, while the law...
5h ago
Top AI Companies Sign Voluntary Accord After White House Summit
Some of the nation's top artificial intelligence executives gathered at the White House on Sept. 29 and signed a voluntary agreement aimed at promoting safety standards and oversight as AI technology continues to advance. Leaders from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Nvidia and Anthropic participated in the meeting, which focused...
7h ago
Senate Advances Major Overhaul of College Sports Rules
A bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate has moved the Protect College Sports Act one step closer to becoming law. Supporters say the proposal would bring more structure to the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics by creating a national framework for name, image and likeness compensation, limiting agent fees and...
8h ago
U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute Escalates With New Restrictions
The U.S.-Canada trade dispute escalated Sept. 29 as new restrictions took effect on some Canadian imports. The move marks the latest development in an ongoing trade battle that has led both countries to impose new barriers on a range of goods. For businesses that depend on cross-border trade, the latest changes add un...
9h ago
Sept. 30, 2026 ~ On today’s Daily Dose of Dietz, Kevin reflects on the Cornell University gang rape investigation.
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Senate Advances Major Overhaul of College Sports Rules
A bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate has moved the Protect College Sports Act one step closer to becoming law. Supporters say the proposal would bring more structure to the rapidly changing landscape of college athletics by creating a national framework for name, image and likeness compensation, limiting agent fees and...
8h ago
Spartans Lose Leading Rusher Cam Edwards for the Year
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State came out of the weekend with two significant setbacks, dropping its first Big Ten game and losing redshirt senior running back Cam Edwards for the season after an early injury against Nebraska, leaving first‑year head coach Pat Fitzgerald and an overhauled roster to adjust quickly. "...
Sep 28, 2026
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Top AI Companies Sign Voluntary Accord After White House Summit
Some of the nation's top artificial intelligence executives gathered at the White House on Sept. 29 and signed a voluntary agreement aimed at promoting safety standards and oversight as AI technology continues to advance. Leaders from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Nvidia and Anthropic participated in the meeting, which focused...
7h ago
Corewell Health Study Explores New Approach to Ovarian Cancer Prevention
A new study from Corewell Health is exploring whether removing only the fallopian tubes could help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in women with a higher genetic risk for the disease. Researchers hope the approach could provide protection while allowing some women to keep their ovaries, preserving fertility options a...
Sep 29, 2026













