
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is urging a Southern District of New York judge to quash DMCA subpoenas issued by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society aimed at unmasking anonymous researcher J. Doe. Doe’s work, which uses fair‑use analysis of Jehovah’s Witnesses documents, exposed failed prophecies and internal policy shifts. Watch Tower claims copyright infringement to compel Google and Cloudflare to reveal Doe’s identity. EFF argues the subpoenas violate First Amendment protections for anonymous speech and constitute copyright bullying.

Cartoon Network’s 2010s lineup is celebrated in a new ranking of its ten best shows, from “Adventure Time” to “Over the Garden Wall.” The list highlights how the network’s experimental storytelling, diverse representation, and genre‑bending animation set a new benchmark...
Independent senator David Pocock highlighted that Australia’s Petroleum Resource Rent Tax on offshore gas exports generates less revenue than the excise on beer. Treasury Deputy Secretary Shane Johnson confirmed the comparison during a February Senate estimates hearing. The revelation underscores...
The FDA granted approval for leucovorin calcium tablets to treat a rare genetic disorder that impairs folate transport to the brain. Unlike typical approvals, the agency relied primarily on a handful of patient case reports rather than a sponsor‑run clinical...
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In a KevinMD podcast, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Erica Bove breaks down embryo grading, contrasting day‑three cell counts with day‑five blastocyst morphology. She explains how labs assess cell number, fragmentation, trophectoderm and inner cell mass to assign grades such as 8A...

A pilot recounts receiving a weight‑and‑balance ACARS transmission that listed 301 "souls on board" for a trans‑Atlantic flight, the first time his aircraft carried over three hundred occupants. The count includes passengers, crew, and lap children, pushing the total beyond...

Broadpeak will unveil a suite of live‑streaming and monetisation tools at NAB Show 2026, highlighting premium‑performance delivery, advanced ad insertion, and anti‑piracy safeguards. New offerings include Multiview for simultaneous event viewing, Media over QUIC (MoQ) for lower latency, and AI‑powered...

The U.S. District Court for Massachusetts dismissed Chapter 93A fraud claims against Bank of America after plaintiffs failed to meet Rule 9(b)'s heightened pleading requirements. Plaintiffs alleged $48,000 was transferred via Zelle without authorization and that the bank misrepresented Zelle’s safety and...

AdHoc Studio’s founders Nick Hermand and Dennis Lenart pushed through investor skepticism to launch the narrative‑driven game Dispatch, citing a mix of "arrogance and stupidity" as their motivation. Investors repeatedly labeled single‑player, story‑heavy titles as niche or dead, pointing to...

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming 4v4 Marvel fighting game, is slated for an August 6, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and PC. A Bulgarian retailer, Ozone, briefly listed Magneto and Scarlet Witch among the 20‑character launch roster, prompting leak speculation. The retailer...

U.S. officials are investigating a June explosion that devastated a school adjacent to an Iranian Revolutionary Guard navy base, killing more than 150 people, most of them schoolgirls. Video and satellite analysis point to an American Tomahawk cruise missile as...

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) filed a federal lawsuit in California challenging the Proposition 65 requirement to label diethanolamine (DEA) as a cancer risk. The suit argues the warning compels companies to convey a false, misleading message, citing limited scientific...

WUSF Public Media announced the promotion of three long‑time employees to Senior Managing Director, reshaping its leadership across content, operations, and membership. Mary Shedden will steer journalism and cultural programming, Christopher Sampson will oversee technical infrastructure, and Danielle Wright‑Landry will...

Surfer Hagop Chirinian was detained for four months after unintentionally crossing the Camp Pendleton border, prompting ICE involvement. Although he held a work permit and complied with check‑ins, he was held without a formal hearing, leading a federal judge to...

Bristow Group has taken delivery of the first two Airbus H160 medium‑twin helicopters leased from Milestone Aviation, marking the aircraft’s debut on the African continent. The helicopters are undergoing final preparations in Nigeria ahead of entry into offshore oil‑and‑gas transport...

Disney announced Thomas Mazloum as Chairman of Disney Experiences, succeeding Josh D’Amaro, who will become CEO after Bob Iger. Mazloum brings luxury‑hospitality and cruise‑line experience, having overseen Disney’s Signature Experiences and the recent launch of Disney Adventure in Singapore. The...

Viasat has been awarded a $14 million contract to provide in‑flight satellite communications for the U.S. Navy’s C‑37 executive transport aircraft. The two‑year sole‑source agreement, issued by the Space Systems Command Commercial Space Office, will equip the Gulfstream‑based jets with Viasat’s...

Neutral Wireless, Haivision and ITN delivered the United Kingdom’s first live broadcast using the newly‑available n40 private 5G spectrum (2320‑2340 MHz) for the London New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2025/26. A portable pop‑up 5G Pro system created a single cell covering the...
SHoP Architects has signed a 15‑year lease renewal and expansion, bringing its total footprint in New York’s historic Woolworth Building to roughly 56,000 sq ft. The firm will occupy the entire 10th and 11th floors, adding 5,486 sq ft to its existing 50,710 sq ft. SHoP...

MediaCo’s Sigma Audio Networks has unveiled Alpha Woman, a bilingual English‑Spanish radio and streaming network aimed at multicultural U.S. women. The service combines contemporary music with lifestyle programming and will be distributed through national terrestrial affiliates, digital platforms, and branded...

UFC made its CBS debut with UFC 326, drawing an average of 2.47 million viewers across a two‑hour window that included prelims and portions of the main card. The one‑hour segment featuring the main card (excluding the main event) averaged 2.81 million...

Escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has shut down traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude oil prices above $110 per barrel and raising concerns about global energy volatility. The disruption is also tightening natural‑gas markets as...
Macro: Disney reshuffles; Thomas Mazloum named Chair of Disney Experiences as D’Amaro becomes CEO. Risk: parks/cruise execution, capex. Trade: buy DIS on dips—parks expansion underpins cash flow. 📈 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
My monthly takes a look at oil price scenarios Inspired by Jurassic Park and Jeff Goldblum’s explaination of chaos theory. This hit close to home. Made my mom cry - should have warned her about the ending. The Butterfly Effect...

Washington State opened a public comment period for a proposed millionaire tax, only to see more than 37,000 AI‑generated submissions opposing the measure. The fake entries duplicated names dozens of times, often posted late at night, inflating the appearance of...
There has been a lot of commentary over the past week on China's energy vulnerabilities but much less about Taiwan's. In 2020, I coauthored a @CarnegieEndow report on Taiwan's energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability - with ideas for...

Legalweek 2026’s second day spotlighted two urgent priorities for law firms: fortifying data‑breach response plans and integrating next‑generation AI tools into practice. Panels emphasized proactive incident‑response playbooks, real‑time breach monitoring, and alignment with evolving privacy regulations. Parallel sessions tackled lawyer...
Adding a “_FINAL(Execution Copy)” to the name of the initial draft to bully another lawyer into clearing the deal

An underutilized office building in Downtown Brooklyn will become 1200 homes (300 permanently affordable), with a new subway entrance. More of this, please.
Australia has begun fuel rationing amid tightening global oil supplies, driven by heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. Washington’s objective is to cripple Iran’s naval, nuclear and missile capabilities without seeking regime change. Tehran views confrontation with the U.S. and Israel as a...
David Ellison is out prove he can succeed where others have failed $PSKY $WBD The LightShed Podcast, Ep. 304. With @BrandoLightShed and @WaltLightShed https://t.co/Bs2ZMjBSA8
From Fantasy to Reality: The First Operational Speeder Bike Is Here by @Volonaut #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/kSjUD6H77P
Northern Builders announced a 365,000‑square‑foot build‑to‑suit industrial facility in New Lenox, Illinois, within the Cherry Hill Business Park. The project sits on roughly 19.9 acres near the I‑80 corridor and the I‑355 interchange, offering strong regional connectivity. The building will...
Serbian MiG-29 Fighter Appears Armed With Chinese Supersonic Standoff Missiles Previously only known to be in Pakistani service, the Chinese-made CM-400 air-to-ground missile has now appeared on Serbian MiG-29 jets. https://t.co/HFecMXiP2D
Argentina tenders 700 MW of battery storage nationwide #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/fPJqWq2Ss4

Malaysia’s housing market remains “seriously unaffordable,” with median home prices in Kuala Lumpur climbing 7% to RM560,000 in 2025 and the house‑price‑to‑income ratio staying above the World Bank’s affordability threshold of three. First‑time buyers like Nur Syarah Alya, earning RM3,900 a...

Quick day trip to Amsterdam🇳🇱 for @intertraffic. And had a fascinating panel discussion on "User Acceptance of Automated Vehicles (AVs)". It's time that we don't differentiate engineering & human factors when it comes to product design. They come together for...
Massive Leap In Ability To Spot Iranian Drones Headed To Persian Gulf The E-7A Wedgetail is arguably the best aircraft anywhere in the world for spotting low-flying Iranian drones and cruise missiles. https://t.co/p5D8s2NIsM
“… Right now it looks like the Gulf - especially the UAE - is spending something like $28 in defense for every $1 Iran spends on offense […] that's not a long-term equation anyone wants to …”
"10 years from now, every single car sold will have autonomous capabilities" - @dkhos at @Abundance360 2026 summit.
As the U.S. becomes more transactional and predatory, Norway and Iceland are now considering EU membership to add a bit more security. #eu #geopolitics https://t.co/ziNWQ6FQIW
Paramount’s David Ellison Addresses Warner Bros. Execs at Town Hall: CEO Says ‘Turbulent’ Deal Process Is ‘Now Behind Us,’ Praises HBO as ‘Gold Standard’ in TV https://t.co/lNtW2mfuLg via @variety
Beazley acquires kWh Analytics to scale renewable energy underwriting #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/HU8MHQTedQ
If the Navy says it’s too dangerous to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says tankers should have the guts to sail through. This is some serious mixed messaging.
Travel costs are based on supply and demand, and if you are willing to avoid busy seasons, you can save significant amounts of money. https://t.co/g0l2iAc2jo

The @nytimes dropping facts on The ROAD to Housing [Inflation] Act. Also, not enough attention going to big pro-supply provisions removed around supply incentives and zoning -- which leaves only a patchwork of incremental (though still good) pro-supply wins left in...
There is no car in the known universe worth sitting in line waiting to charge my car then waiting while it actually charges Elon must really love this electric car propaganda
Here’s a move GOP and Democrats should support. Move TSA under the FAA and end this nonsense. FAA’s mission. “Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.” https://t.co/owLsvwbRZv
Incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has named his successor at Disney Experiences. Plus: A new president of Disneyland, and more C-suite changes. https://t.co/GwJqY1brlm
🌕@GRU_Space built the world's first Moon factory in just 6 weeks—patent-pending hardware turning lunar dirt into bricks and inflates habitats on the Moon. It's landing as early as next year to lay the foundation for lunar hotels and base infra. Congrats on...