GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michigan State’s tournament life was on the line, and when it mattered most, the Spartans defended like their season depended on it. Behind a decisive 10-0 run and a string of defensive stops, No. 7 Michigan State rallied for a 74-73…
Energy Department funds lithium battery job training pilot programs
The U.S. Department of Energy will spend $5 million to fund pilot training programs for jobs in lithium battery manufacturing, the agency announced Friday. The funding can go to up to five pilot programs in “energy and automotive communities,” the agen…
Maserati to electrify lineup by 2025, halt gas vehicle sales by 2030
Maserati will offer a fully electric lineup by 2025 and no long sell gas-powered vehicles by 2030, the luxury brand of Stellantis NV said on Thursday. Following the lead of Tesla Inc. and other luxury players, Maserati will seek to jump ahead of the co…
Prosecutor wants accused Oxford shooter’s name excluded from court filings, hearings
PONTIAC, Mich. — The Oakland County prosecutor wants the name of the accused Oxford High School shooter removed wherever possible from court filings and for participants in hearings to refrain from saying his name, according to court records. Ethan Cru…
‘Windfall’ review: Kidnapping becomes a case of class warfare
A break-in leads to a robbery leads to a kidnapping of sorts in “Windfall,” a jumbled daylit noir which has the bones of a Hitchcock thriller but the execution of something decidedly lesser. Jason Segel plays a nameless burglar — he’s listed in the cas…
‘X’ review: Crew sets out to make porn film. What could go wrong?
It’s not a Texas chainsaw massacre, but the spirit of Tobe Hooper’s original scuzz-slasher classic looms large over “X,” writer-director Ti West’s tribute to ’70s cinema, porn, horror and godlessness on the Texas plains. It’s 1979 and a group of youngs…
Bob Wojnowski: Wolverines dodge danger behind feisty frosh Frankie Collins
INDIANAPOLIS — Their floor leader is out, and no one knows how long. Their margins are so narrow, no one knows how long their run can last. Their lineup is so young, with three freshman starters, Juwan Howard couldn’t help but reminisce. “If I remember…
‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ review: Disney tale gets mixed race makeover
Disney’s latest take on “Cheaper by the Dozen” — there was also a 2003 version starring Steve Martin, which was a remake of the 1950 original — puts a mixed-race spin on the tale of a family bursting at the seams. While no one is going to confuse it wi…
‘Alice’ review: Alice doesn’t live in the 1800s anymore
An absurd revenge fantasy that barely even tries to make sense, “Alice” is both an old-times-secretly-exist-in-non-old-times thriller and a blaxploitation homage that doesn’t handle either of its influences particularly well. Keke Palmer plays the titl…
UM guard DeVante’ Jones to miss March Madness opener; he took an elbow in practice
INDIANAPOLIS — Grad transfer guard DeVante’ Jones came to Michigan for a chance to play in the NCAA Tournament. Yet, Jones won’t get that opportunity in Thursday’s first-round game against Colorado State at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. He didn’t make the tri…