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Last update: 2 hours agoAuto/China Tech Tensions: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanded Ford end its technology-licensing partnership with Chinese battery maker CATL, warning of national security risks; Ford says it’s a limited licensing deal, not a joint venture, as Washington presses automakers amid broader trade-war pressure. Legal/Health Costs: The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $384.9 million settlement with Abbott over false claims tied to the 2022 infant formula crisis that hit its Sturgis, Mich., plant, with parents’ lawsuits still pending. Michigan Cannabis Courts: Michigan cannabis regulators asked a federal court to dismiss an entrepreneur’s lawsuit alleging regulators worked with JARS Holdings to push him out and damage his reputation. Detroit Recovery: Detroit officials identified at least 101 tornado-damaged properties on the east side, with nine potentially needing emergency demolition, as cleanup continues after the Sept. 3 EF2. Nonprofit Finance Snapshot: New IRS Form 990-based rankings highlighted top 2024 revenue leaders across Michigan towns, from large local institutions to smaller community groups. Trade/Politics Watch: Senior Democrats vowed to investigate “pardon broker” activity after a CBS report described a for-profit clemency industry around Trump pardons.
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