Consortium Eyes Next-Gen AI-Powered Wave Energy Infrastructure
Israeli wave‑energy developer Eco Wave Power is negotiating collaborations with Florida Atlantic University and the University of Michigan to create AI‑driven wave energy solutions. The effort centers on WaveGPT, an operational‑intelligence platform that applies predictive analytics, digital twins and anomaly detection to optimize turbine performance. A parallel grant proposal seeks to build a wave‑powered, AI‑optimized coastal data‑center that merges renewable generation, seawater cooling and intelligent workload management. The projects aim to supply the surging electricity needs of AI workloads with clean, maritime power.
Magnora Takes Data Center Business Public
Magnora Data Center ASA listed on Euronext Growth Oslo after a NOK 650 million ($68.6 million) private placement. The oversubscribed raise will fund existing and new low‑carbon data‑center projects across Europe, adding to a 585 MW development portfolio and a 2.7 GW pipeline. Magnora retains...
Ensuring Quality and Access: FDA’s Approach to Generic Drug Oversight
The FDA’s generic drug program recently cleared major milestones, approving the first generic complex inhalers (Flovent, QVAR) and a GLP‑1 receptor agonist (Saxenda). On May 21, 2026 the agency released product‑specific guidances that trim costly clinical study requirements for inhalation generics, aiming...
Angry Birds 2 Kicks Off Football-Themed Season with New Events and Rewards
Rovio has rolled out a limited‑time "Season of Football" in Angry Birds 2, tying the mobile game to the global excitement of the FIFA World Cup. The update introduces football‑themed challenges such as the Golden Ball Challenge, a Bracket Tournament, and the...
GSI, OMNN Break Ground on 100MW Saskatchewan Solar Project in Canada
Renewable developer Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI) and the Ocean Man Nakoda Nation (OMNN) have broken ground on the 100 MWac Turning Sun solar plant in Saskatchewan’s Estevan region. The utility‑scale project, built by EPC contractor Barton Malow Canada with 200,000 bifacial...
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Telecom Namibia Tackles Copper Theft with Fiber Rollout
Telecom Namibia has signed an agreement with Demshi Investment Holdings to accelerate its fiber‑optic rollout, replacing copper lines in areas prone to theft and vandalism. The partnership leverages Demshi’s open‑access fiber network, with Demshi handling deployment, maintenance and passive infrastructure...
New He-Man Movie Is One Of 2026’s Biggest Box Office Bombs
Amazon MGM’s $200 million *Masters of the Universe* reboot starring Nicholas Galitzine and Jared Leto opened to a dismal $55 million worldwide, with just $29 million from the U.S. and $25 million overseas. Despite solid critical reviews, audience turnout was weak, making profitability unlikely once...
Airbus Unveils Autonomous U145 Helicopter Platform
Airbus Helicopters unveiled the autonomous U145 at the ILA Berlin Air Show, converting its proven H145 light twin‑engine helicopter into an uncrewed platform. The aircraft retains the H145’s airframe, payload capacity and 3,800 kg maximum take‑off weight while adding a dedicated...
Chipotle Jumps Into World Cup Action with BOGO Promo
Chipotle is rolling out a buy‑one‑get‑one‑free entrée promotion for customers who wear a soccer jersey on World Cup match days in the United States, Mexico and Canada, beginning at 3 p.m. local time on June 11. The campaign also introduces a limited‑edition...
ABS Calls for More Flexible IMO Decarbonization Framework
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) released a position paper urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a more flexible decarbonisation framework that goes beyond fuel‑switching mandates. ABS notes that only about 10% of the global fleet can currently...
What’s Driving Retail Demand in Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley, home to 215,000 residents and 2.4 million shoppers within a 20‑mile radius, is emerging as a high‑growth retail market in Southern California. Average household income has risen to over $121,000, driven by 34,000 new jobs and a cluster of...
International Paper Taps CPKC for Rail Needs at Mississippi Facility
International Paper broke ground on a 468,000‑square‑foot packaging plant in Rankin County, Mississippi, and partnered with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to provide rail service. CPKC will manage inbound raw‑material deliveries and outbound product distribution from day one, leveraging its...
French Telcos Strike €20.4B Deal to Buy Altice's SFR
Bouygues Telecom, Iliad and Orange have signed a €20.35 billion (US$23.4 billion) memorandum to acquire Altice France’s SFR, a deal that could reshape the French telecom market. The consortium will split SFR’s assets, with Bouygues taking the largest share, Iliad inheriting the...
Through Visa Partnership, EA Sports FC Rides World Cup Wave Without Mentioning FIFA
EA Sports FC 26 has launched a new partnership with Visa that ties in World Cup‑themed squad‑building challenges and a live‑event experience. The collaboration lets gamers compete for rewards, including a chance to play alongside Visa ambassador and former Mexico goalkeeper...
CHSRA Completes Jersey Avenue Grade Separation
The California High‑Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) finished its 61st Central Valley structure, the Jersey Avenue grade separation on State Route 43, on May 20. The 437‑foot, 43‑foot‑wide box‑girder bridge used over 2,400 cubic yards of concrete and 575,298 pounds of steel. CHSRA...
United Airlines CEO Is Closing the Door on Big Mergers — but Not on Buying Assets
United Airlines chief Scott Kirby told Reuters that a large‑scale merger is unlikely for United, though the carrier remains open to buying assets such as airport slots and gates. He cited the need for unanimous stakeholder support—labor, regulators, investors, and...
Reddit Expands Shopify Integration as Social Commerce Moves Closer to Performance Marketing
Reddit has rolled out its Shopify integration to advertisers globally, allowing merchants to link Shopify stores to Reddit Ads, install the Reddit Pixel without code, and automatically sync product catalogs. The streamlined setup enables Dynamic Product Ads and more precise...
The Spin: Lost in Translation, Measurement and AI
The Spin’s latest column spotlights a series of marketing blunders across the Middle East, ranging from a Dubai billboard that mishandled Arabic punctuation to a kitchen appliance ad that exaggerated dimensions to bedroom size. Other missteps include an AI‑driven workforce...
German Operators Commit EUR 8.5 Bln to Expanding FTTB/H Networks in 2026
German telecom operators including Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica Germany, 1&1, Deutsche Glasfaser and EWE Tel have pledged to invest €8.5 billion (≈$9.3 billion) in 2026 to expand fiber‑to‑the‑home and fiber‑to‑the‑building networks. The funding is part of a memorandum of understanding with the...
RENK Reaches 4,000 Transmissions for the Leopard 2 Tank
RENK Group AG celebrated the start of production on its 4,000th HSWL 354 transmission, the power‑train that has driven the Leopard 2 tank for over 40 years. The milestone, marked by senior executives and a Bundeswehr brigadier general, underscores the transmission’s role...
Hedge Funder Seeks Record $153M for Sagaponack Estate
PointState Capital founder Zach Schreiber has listed his Sagaponack estate for $152.5 million, a price that would break the Hamptons’ record for a single parcel by nearly $40 million. The 9,500‑square‑foot, seven‑bedroom home sits on just over three acres with 360 feet of...
FIFA and Gamefam Launch FIFA World Cup 2026 Event Across Roblox
FIFA and Gamefam have launched an official FIFA World Cup 2026 event on Roblox, centering on FIFA Super Soccer and extending across six of the platform’s biggest experiences. The activation features all 48 national teams, a World Cup‑themed stadium, live scores,...
Thief: The Dark Project Is The Latest All-Time Classic To Be Remastered By Nightdive
Nightdive Studios announced a remastered version of the 1998 classic *Thief: The Dark Project*, joining its portfolio that already includes *Doom* and *System Shock 2*. The update will overhaul textures and models, add new cutscenes, and introduce a modern weapon/item wheel...
ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization
Classification society ABS released an open letter outlining a practical path forward for IMO mid‑term measures. The document, titled “The ABS View: A Practical Path Forward on IMO Mid‑Term Measures,” draws on a data‑driven assessment of fuel availability, technology readiness,...
TelevisaUnivision Announces Sales of Doménica Montero in More Than 70 Countries
TelevisaUnivision announced that its drama Doménica Montero has secured broadcast deals in more than 70 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The series attracted over 8.6 million viewers in the United States and topped primetime ratings in...
Telefonica Germany Teams up with OQ Technology to Test D2D Satellite Connectivity
Telefonica Germany has partnered with satellite operator OQ Technology to trial direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity from low‑earth orbit satellites to smartphones. The demonstration will use OQ’s LEO constellation at 500‑600 km altitude and Telefonica’s spectrum, targeting unserved areas in Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania later...
STAT+: Novo Underwhelmed by Drug It Once Fought Pfizer For
Novo Nordisk is downplaying an obesity drug it once contested with Pfizer, signaling a shift in its confidence about the product’s market potential. The drug, previously seen as a flagship GLP‑1 therapy, now faces stiff competition from emerging rivals. Meanwhile,...
New Nintendo Direct to Air Tomorrow at 7 A.m. PDT, to Span for 50 Minutes with a 95-Minute Nintendo Treehouse:...
Nintendo announced a new Direct for June 9, 2026, airing at 7 a.m. PDT (10 a.m. EDT) and lasting roughly 50 minutes, followed by a 95‑minute Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream. The presentation comes nine months after the last general Direct and follows a recent...
Russia Upgrades Rules for Its Digital Spy System to Better Track Citizens Online
Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development issued new regulations that deepen the technical reach of the SORM surveillance system. The updated rules mandate that operators capture a wider array of personal identifiers—full names, passports, tax IDs, device IDs and geolocation—while specifying...
JPMorgan Sees Shares of the Wrangler Jeans Maker Gaining Nearly 30%
JPMorgan has initiated coverage of Kontoor Brands, the parent of Wrangler and Helly Hansen, assigning an overweight rating and a $90 price target that implies nearly a 30% upside from the recent close. The analyst highlights the company’s narrowed brand portfolio—following...
Porsche's Formula E Tech Powers SUV 0‑100
How does an SUV hit 0-100 kph in 2.5 seconds? By borrowing heavily from Porsche’s Formula E racing lab. Featuring an 850-kW dual-motor setup, massive 600-kW regenerative braking, and a direct-oil cooling design that flows synthetic coolant straight through the...
Biopharma CEOs Median Pay Jumps 13% to $5.35M
NEW: Here are biopharma's top-paid CEOs of 2025, taking in pay packages worth over $25M Median biopharma CEO pay for 2025 came in at $5.35M, up 13% from last year. The best-paid made far more & we have the receipts https://t.co/CBHCjCien5
Summer Game Fest 2026 Nintendo Direct Airs Tomorrow
Nintendo announced a Summer Game Fest Direct for June 9, 2026, airing at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET on YouTube and Twitch. The 50‑minute presentation will focus on new Switch and Switch 2 games, with expected reveals such as Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and FromSoftware’s...
Captain Tsubasa: My Golden XI Lets You Build the Ultimate Dream Team with Iconic Players, Global Pre-Registration Now Live on...
ALPSE Inc. has launched global pre‑registration for its new mobile football simulation, Captain Tsubasa: My Golden XI, on Android and iOS. The game lets players train anime‑inspired footballers, execute signature moves like Drive Shot and Tiger Shot, and build custom...
Global Property Investors Delay Deals as Middle East War Risk Rises
Global commercial real‑estate investment slipped 5% quarter‑on‑quarter to $230 bn in Q1 2026 as Middle‑East conflict heightened energy and inflation worries. Despite the dip, investors are postponing deals rather than exiting, keeping pipelines robust. The United States led the market with $120 bn...
Beltline Is Days From Boasting a Massive, 17-Mile Continuous Trail
Atlanta’s Beltline will open the final 1.9‑mile Southside Trail segment on Friday, creating a near‑continuous 16.7‑mile loop dubbed “the U.” The new stretch links seven Beltline corridors, tying together 36 neighborhoods and multiple schools. The opening comes just days before...
Now You Can Catch Sharks in a Taxi! 'Crazy Taxi: World Tour'
Sega unveiled Crazy Taxi: World Tour at Summer Game Fest, reviving the 1999 arcade hit for modern consoles. The title expands the franchise to five worldwide cities and introduces a narrative‑driven Story Mode alongside a fully integrated multiplayer experience. Classic dash and...
Why Toyota RAV4s Are Suddenly the Most Coveted Used Cars in America
The Toyota RAV4 hybrid is defying conventional used‑car depreciation, with late‑model examples regularly selling above their original MSRP and even outpricing brand‑new 2026 RAV4s. A combination of soaring gasoline prices, a shift toward fuel‑efficient hybrids, and a production bottleneck as...
Road to the Show: HITEC Heads to San Antonio
Hotel technology leaders converge in San Antonio for HITEC 2026, running June 15‑18 at the Henry B. González Convention Center. The agenda spotlights AI‑driven distribution, sustainability strategies, and autonomous hospitality robotics across multiple educational sessions. Highlights include Hyatt’s Steven Gay...
The 5 Most Advanced Military Drones In Service Today
The article surveys the five most advanced military drones in service: the US‑built General Atomics MQ‑9 Reaper, Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2, China’s CAIG Wing Loong II, Northrop Grumman’s RQ‑4 Global Hawk, and Boeing’s Ghost Bat loyal‑wingman prototype. It highlights each platform’s payload, endurance, altitude, and...
Beyond Search and Rescue: What the Japan-South Korea SAREX Revival Really Means
On June 7, 2026 the Japan Maritime Self‑Defense Force and the Republic of Korea Navy conducted their first joint Search‑and‑Rescue Exercise (SAREX) in nine years, deploying the JS Kongo destroyer, an SH‑60K helicopter, and the ROKS Cheon Ja Bong landing ship. The drill incorporated a...
Dori Media Builds Bridges Between Latam and CEE
Dori Media, a Latin‑American content powerhouse, is using the NEM Dubrovnik showcase to deepen its foothold in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The company highlighted the continued success of its non‑scripted franchise *Power Couple*, now in multiple seasons across Hungary,...
Narativ Media, One Year of International Expansion
Narativ Media celebrated its first anniversary at NEM Dubrovnik, marking a year of rapid international expansion as a joint venture with Paris‑based Copyright Capital. The company now represents over 7,000 hours of content from Latin America, India, Turkey, the Middle East...
Opsys Launches Real-Time LiDAR Wrong-Way Detection System
Opsys Technologies has introduced ALTOS-WAY, an intelligent transportation solution that combines solid‑state LiDAR with edge‑AI to detect wrong‑way driving events in real time. The single roadside unit integrates LiDAR sensing, embedded computing and perception software, delivering three‑dimensional vehicle tracking, velocity,...
Eventbrite and Vimeo Owner Bending Spoons Files to Go Public
Italian app studio Bending Spoons, owner of recent acquisitions such as Eventbrite, Vimeo and WeTransfer, has filed for a U.S. IPO. The company reports over 500 million monthly active users and 9 million paying customers, with $1.31 billion in annual revenue and a...
IRocket Wins $150M US Army Deal to Mass-Produce Guided Rockets
iRocket secured a U.S. Army contract valued between $30 million and $150 million to mass‑produce laser‑guided Hydra‑70 rocket components for counter‑drone missions. The award leverages iRocket’s “Factory ONE of the Future” automation line, which targets a propellant every five minutes and up...
How AI Is Unlocking Smarter Clinical Trial Protocols
Artificial intelligence is reshaping clinical trial protocols, shifting from static, paper‑based documents to digital, data‑driven frameworks. The Tufts Center reports that 76% of trials require at least one major amendment, adding months and costly delays. By fine‑tuning domain‑specific AI models...
EZGO Signs Deal to Build an Autonomous EV Platform for the US Market
EZGO Technologies has entered a three‑party strategic agreement with Autotrax.ai and Zhejiang Hengyuan to develop a US‑assembled autonomous electric vehicle platform for commercial logistics. Zhejiang Hengyuan contributes its iChassis platform, already used in over 3,000 autonomous units, while Autotrax.ai provides California‑based assembly...
AT&T Scales Cloud RAN as Open RAN Swap Passes 50%
AT&T has finished the controlled introduction phase of its cloud RAN, with about 25 sites now running live traffic on Intel’s Sapphire Rapids processors handling TDD layers. The next‑generation Granite platform, already in AT&T labs, will support a full‑stack RAN...
U.S. Rail Carload and Intermodal Volumes See Strong May Gains, Reports AAR
The Association of American Railroads’ May Rail Industry Overview shows rail carload volumes up 2.5% year‑over‑year—their strongest level since 2019—and intermodal shipments climbing 8.1% to a record high. The Freight Rail Index reached a 17‑month peak, indicating broader goods‑sector momentum....