Energy & Costs: Michigan drivers are bracing for more pain as gas prices surge amid the Iran-linked oil shock, with diesel averaging a new record $6.34/gal and regular hitting about $4.64/gal statewide. Auto Industry: Ford filed four fresh recalls covering 225,471 vehicles, including a major F-150 fuel-tank detachment issue; GM meanwhile rolled out a redesigned 2027 Silverado/Sierra infotainment experience that keeps Android Auto and CarPlay. Manufacturing & Materials: Michigan State researchers unveiled a recyclable resin that can dissolve and reuse wind turbine blade material—turning old blades into products ranging from car parts to gummy bears. Food & Health Compliance: Abbott will pay Michigan nearly $470,000 from a $385M infant formula settlement tied to alleged False Claims Act violations; separate FDA checks found no action needed at Pinnacle Fertility (Leelanau) and Blank Slate Creamery (Washtenaw). Workforce & Education: Michigan’s 529 plan, MESP, topped $10B in assets as it cuts its annual fee to 0.01%. Infrastructure & Local Industry: MDARD awarded nearly $500,000 in water upgrades to Allegan and St. Joseph county fairgrounds. Policy Watch: The House passed a Ratepayer Protection Act aimed at curbing electricity-cost spikes tied to data centers. Safety & Logistics: A new Michigan “most dangerous intersections” list flags multiple metro Detroit crash hotspots, including a high-crash roundabout at 18½ Mile and Van Dyke.