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State Farm Flexes Its Patent Power with Amazon Settlement

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Nordstrom

State Farm and Amazon Settle Up Big news. State Farm has settled its recent lawsuit against Amazon. The two went head-to-head over elder care tech patents, with State Farm claiming Amazon copied their ideas for Alexa’s elder service features. After hashing it out, they called a truce in Delaware federal court on June 5. Both said, “it’s done.” Terms? Confidential. Of course. A Patent Powerhouse? Yes, Really Wait. State Farm? Patents? Surprised? You’re not alone. Most people see State Farm as just an insurance company. Auto claims. Home coverage. Cute…

Rapamycin, Raw Diets, and Rambling Companions: Dogs as Aging Supermodels

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Nordstrom

How Studying Aging in Dogs Could Help Us Live Longer, Healthier Lives Imagine if we could unlock the secrets to a long, healthy life, not through human trials but by studying our furry best friends instead. That’s the ambitious goal of the Dog Aging Project, a groundbreaking study that’s changing the way we think about aging. Launched in 2019, this project has enrolled over 50,000 dogs across the United States, digging deep into their diets, lifestyles, and environments to figure out what makes them tick. Want to know the best…

Bills That Could Save Michigan Drivers Big Bucks on Insurance

June 12, 2025June 11, 2025 Marc

Michigan’s Plan to Slash Insurance Costs Michigan lawmakers have a new plan to tackle high auto insurance premiums. Sick of paying through the nose just to drive? Senator Jeff Irwin, a Democrat from Ann Arbor, thinks it’s time for a change. His two new bills aim to make insurance easier on your wallet and a little more forgiving. What’s the Deal with Senate Bill 328? First up, there’s Senate Bill 328 (SB 328). This one’s big on savings. If passed, it’ll require insurance companies to offer at least a 10%…