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Eminem is stirring up anticipation for his upcoming album, “The Death of Slim Shady,” slated for release this summer. Despite no singles being dropped yet, the rollout is underway, marked by attention-grabbing tactics like a faux obituary for Slim Shady placed as an ad in the Detroit...

Michigan cannabis regulators are warning consumers about products sourced from unregulated, illegal warehouses, reported Detroit Free Press. Products dubbed "Space Rocks" and marketed under the brand Fwaygo Extracts were allegedly made by combining regulated and illicit cannabis products...

As Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns on September 13-14 to Chicago, gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the industry, let's scroll through the latest leadership changes within the space. Bhang Inc President, CEO, & Board Member, Jamie L. Pearson, Steps Downs...

The Cleveland, Ohio-based Saucy Brew Works, which owns and runs a brewpub and coffee shop in Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood, plans to launch its line of marijuana products in Michigan, reported the Detroit Free Press. Creating a joint venture with consulting firm Red Workshop...

A CEO of a publicly traded automotive company has their choice of vehicles for their personal use. What General Motors Corp (NYSE: GM) CEO Mary Barra drives might surprise readers. What Happened: Barra currently drives a Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle that is under recall. “I’m...

Michigan's cannabis market has been booming since the state legalized recreational use in 2018, some 10 years after it had approved medical marijuana. And 2020 was no exception. Sales reached record highs: $3.2 billion, according to a new study done by the Anderson Economic...

UWM Holdings Corp (NYSE: UWMC) could be the next stock to make a GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME)-type of rally amid recent chatter on Reddit threads, according to an article from the Detroit Free Press. What To Know: Traders on the subreddit r/wallstreetbets are well-known for targeting stocks with high...

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) could gain a share of the multi-billion-dollar delivery vehicle contract awarded by the United States Postal Service to Oshkosh Corp. (NYSE: OSK) on Tuesday, the Detroit Free Press reported. What Happened: Early reports indicated that Ford would partner with Oshkosh by...

Michigan’s recreational cannabis retailers are being prohibited from buying flower grown by caregivers six months earlier than anticipated. The regulation eliminates an informal link in the supply chain that has been contributing about 60% of the state’s legally sold medical and...

A new cannabis dispensary in Hazel Park, Michigan opened Sunday, making it the first to open in suburban Oakland County north of Detroit.  Josh Hovey, an official with the Prop 1 legalization campaign, said the launch of new adult-use cannabis stores across the state is going slowly...

As Michigan’s budding recreational cannabis market develops, efforts are underway to quash competing illicit sales, according to the state’s top marijuana regulator.  Michigan voters approved a ballot question on Nov. 6, 2018 that legalized adult use cannabis, and the Marijuana...

Detroit’s Wayne State University announced a plan this week to eliminate tuition and fees for local students. From some, that will cut the cost of a four-year degree by more than $45,000. The Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge will be available to Detroit residents working toward a high school...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) is seeking to use the site of the Pontiac Silverdome, once the home of the Detroit Lions and Pistons, for a distribution center — a move that could create 1,500 jobs in the city.  The city of Pontiac’s planning commission on Wednesday...

Michigan is about to become the first state in the country to ban flavored e-cigarettes in a bid to protect kids from becoming addicted to nicotine through the vaping devices.  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is sidestepping state lawmakers by pushing the ban through as an emergency...

Two former Detroit Lions plan to work with Harvard University in the hopes of increasing the understanding of the role cannabis may play in treating the debilitating the brain damage that strikes many football players. What Happened Former players Calvin Johnson, better known as "Megatron...