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The grant will help researchers predict which homes are likely to have water with high lead levels without physically testing it.
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The grant will help researchers predict which homes are likely to have water with high lead levels without physically testing it.
The partnership would be the first to match an automaker with Google's 7-year-old autonomous car project, which is now part of the so-called X lab at Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.
It was the second inning.
As autonomous car technology rapidly progresses, makers of the cars face the difficult question of how safe they must be before they're ready to move people on highways and city streets.
Newly released video shows the moment a Google self-driving car learned the hard way not to tussle with a public bus.
An accident report filed with California's Department of Motor Vehicles says a self-driving car being tested by Google collided with a public bus on Valentine's Day.
Google says it will begin testing its self-driving cars in Kirkland, Washington.
As Google tests self-driving vehicles on Bay Area roadways, Ford announced they are testing autonomous cars in snowy environments.
Consumers increasingly want to use their smartphone while driving - without running afoul of the law.
The convergence of cars and computers is blurring the traditional geographical boundaries of both industries.
A poignant ad that's been getting a lot of attention online was thrust before sports fans when it aired during the ESPYs.
Two competing visions could determine how you first experience a driverless car.
This marks the first time that the pod-like, two seat vehicles have been allowed on public streets.
A recall function for Gmail, and a free music service, are new features Google unveiled this week.
Google is planning on expanding its presence in metro Detroit by leasing office space in Farmington Hills.
Google searches on the Google mobile app will now include relevant Tweets from Twitter.
Google's self-driving cars will soon leave the test track and will hit the streets in the company's California hometown.
Google Inc. revealed that its self-driving cars have been in 11 minor traffic accidents since it began experimenting with the technology six years ago.
Google confirmed Friday that it is building a new office complex in Ann Arbor.
The basic plan will charge $20 per month with unlimited domestic talk and text, unlimited international texts, Wi-Fi tethering to use the phone as a hotspot, and access cellular coverage in over 120 countries.
Google Maps has an option that allows users to play the classic video game Pac-Man through the streets of a community.
A Detroit start-up will head to California next week to pitch their business to a team of entrepreneurs at Google's Demo Day.
Google partnered with Pure Michigan to create 360-degree photos of iconic destinations throughout the state.
Google opened an online store where customers can find laptops, smart phones and accessories in one spot.
Hackers may be able utilize a security flaw on some Apple and Google Internet browsers to access personal information through the "FREAK attack" security flaw.
A small access road has been the center of legal action as construction continues on the Motorsports Gateway in Howell.
The city of Dearborn is renewing its push to combat reckless driving.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
Police say Daniel Kring engaged in graphic sexual conversations with a decoy and sent explicit photos and videos of himself.
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.
Sleet and freezing rain will arrive first before snow kicks in through Monday evening.
Superintendent Hollie Stange and food services director Amanda Caroll have been placed on leave pending an internal review and an ongoing criminal investigation.
A small access road has been the center of legal action as construction continues on the Motorsports Gateway in Howell.
The city of Dearborn is renewing its push to combat reckless driving.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
A Mega Millions player may win a big jackpot on Christmas Eve. The lottery prize for the December drawing is at an estimated $970 million.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Our wintry mix wraps up as snow later this evening with warming temperatures ahead for the week.
A small access road has been the center of legal action as construction continues on the Motorsports Gateway in Howell.
The superintendent of Fitzgerald Public Schools and another district administrator are facing multiple felony charges, including driving while intoxicated and smoking marijuana near school grounds.
The Dearborn Police Department announced plans to pursue charges against a driver who is accused of hitting a 15-year-old girl as she walked Friday morning. The victim, a student at Fordson High School, remains in critical condition as of Monday evening. New information has come to light, including what may have caused the Dec. 20 crash on Ford and Schaefer roads. The city is renewing its push to combat reckless driving.
Kid Rock is known for many things but community champion is how Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, described him after the rock and roller made a big donation to his Grand Rapids medical research company so more folks could be helped.