NBC Overtakes CBS in Ratings, Faces Crucial Renewal Choices for 2026‑27 Slate
NBC surpassed CBS for the first time since 2007‑08, averaging 6.38 million viewers and a 1.13 rating among adults 18‑49. The win, driven by a “Legendary February” of marquee sports, forces NBC to decide which scripted series to renew ahead of May upfronts.
AI M&A Hits $155B, Nearly Half Involving Small and Mid‑Size Startups
AI‑focused mergers and acquisitions totaled $155 billion last year, and nearly half of that value involved small and mid‑size startups. San Francisco‑based boutique Axom Partners emerged as a key conduit for big‑tech buyers, underscoring a shift in private‑equity sourcing strategies toward high‑growth,...
Gantry Secures $14M Refinance for Puget Sound Hotel
Gantry has arranged a $13.5 million permanent loan to refinance the Hampton Inn & Suites in Kent, Washington, retiring maturing debt and returning equity to investors. The four‑story, 95‑room hotel sits less than five miles from Seattle‑Tacoma International Airport and serves a workforce anchored...
Capital Markets Lawyers Wait for Windows of War Calm to Pounce
Cooley partner David Peinsipp told Bloomberg Law that the U.S. IPO market is reviving in intermittent bursts despite the ongoing war in Iran. A handful of strong early offerings are sustaining momentum, and a pipeline of companies is poised to...
Karen Thompson on Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy, Processing Modernization, and Workforce Challenges – by Tamer Elbokl, PhD (Canadian Mining Journal...
Canada is moving its critical‑minerals agenda from announcements to on‑the‑ground execution, but success hinges on processing plants, equipment supply chains, and a skilled workforce. Karen Thompson, CEO of Haver & Boecker Niagara, warns that long permitting timelines and outdated processing infrastructure could...
Inside Freshfields' Partnership With Anthropic and What It Means for the Legal Industry
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has entered a strategic partnership with AI pioneer Anthropic to co‑develop next‑generation generative AI tools for the legal sector. The collaboration gives Freshfields a seat at the table to shape Anthropic’s product roadmap, ensuring new models address...
Banks Pay Homeowners To
Banks are now PAYING homeowners to move if they get rid of their mortgage? You can get a massive principal balance reduction if you give up a super low-rate mortgage and buy a replacement home at today's rates. The DREAM (Discount for...
Mearsheimer Claims Israel Pushes US to Wage War on Iran
Distinguished UChicago Prof. John Mearsheimer on Israel's REAL PLAN for Iran: "Israel wants us [the USA] to continue the war... Do what we did to Gaza in Iran - that's the view of the Israeli lobby." https://t.co/2XdZvcSD7P
Citizen Lab Uncovers Telecom Vendors Exploiting SS7 and Diameter to Track Users
Citizen Lab disclosed two spying campaigns that leveraged weaknesses in SS7 and Diameter protocols, using three telecom operators to locate individuals. The findings highlight persistent vulnerabilities in global phone networks and raise regulatory concerns for carriers worldwide.
SOCOM to Acquire Three Unnamed Aircraft FY27
Rare non-standard aviation news for those nerds out there 🚨 SOCOM in FY27 will procure three new aircraft in a program called Non-Standard Aviaton-Next as it moves on from the C-146. Specific type not disclosed https://t.co/9Bg80XtX7a
Gary Barnett Proposes 86‑story, 1,198‑ft UWS Tower
A supertall apt house on the #UWS. #GaryBarnett firm plans 86-story, 1,198 ft tower on W67, more than 400 ft above nabe's next tallest bldg, per a #NYC DOB filing. W/yield 430 units. #Extell #realestate #CRE #retail #restaurant #Silverstein #multifamily...
Amazon and Walmart Push AI Deeper Into the Shopping Aisle
Amazon and Walmart are racing to dominate the emerging "decision layer" of retail, where AI‑driven recommendation engines, conversational agents, and dynamic pricing shape what shoppers see and buy. Walmart is pairing generative AI tools with its vast network of physical...
Texas Instruments Shares Surge 9% After Q1 Earnings Beat and Upbeat Guidance
Texas Instruments (TXN) reported first‑quarter revenue of $4.8 billion, a 19% year‑over‑year rise, and earnings per share of $1.68, beating expectations. The chipmaker also lifted its 2026 revenue guidance to $5.0‑$5.4 billion, prompting the stock to climb about 9% in after‑hours trading.
McDonald’s Wants You to Know It Has Protein on the Menu
McDonald’s is highlighting protein on its existing menu, adding callouts for 17 items such as the 30‑gram McCrispy Strips and the 22‑gram McDouble. The push taps into a surge in consumer interest driven by health trends, GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs, and...
AMC and Magnite Unify Linear and Streaming TV Ads via ClearLine Platform
AMC Global Media and Magnite announced that their unified linear and streaming offering is now programmatically accessible through a single ClearLine access point, using Magnite's Live Scheduler. The move aims to simplify media buying as streaming revenue, up 14% YoY...
Does Canada Need a New Copper Smelter? – by Trish Saywell (CIM Magazine – April 23, 2026)
Canada ranks among the world’s top copper producers, yet roughly two‑thirds of its concentrate is exported for overseas smelting. In December 2025, Natural Resources Canada issued a Request for Information to evaluate the economic case and strategic value of a...
DIRECTV Is Expanding the MiEspañol Genre Pack
DIRECTV announced a major expansion of its MiEspañol Spanish‑language genre pack, adding Telemundo affiliates in 82 markets and reaching roughly 98% of U.S. Hispanic TV homes. The rollout, which includes cities such as Atlanta, Austin, Seattle and Portland, adds about...
FAA Delays ORD Schedule Cuts to June 2
New: @FAANews pushes effective date of ORD schedule reductions to June 2 (It was previously effective May 17) https://t.co/JiQoGhv5Wg
Bitwarden CLI Compromised in Checkmarx Supply‑Chain Attack Affecting 10M Users
Socket security researchers disclosed that the Bitwarden command‑line interface (CLI) version 2026.4.0 was compromised through a hijacked GitHub Action, part of the broader Checkmarx supply‑chain campaign. The breach impacts more than 10 million users and 50 000 businesses, highlighting the growing risk...
Solar Supporters Often Block Nearby Renewable Projects
The solar support gap: Why do pro-solar citizens reject local projects? #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/GsriEpFny7
Grace Therapeutics Hits FDA Roadblock on GTx-104, Plans Resubmission
Grace Therapeutics announced that the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for its GTx-104 NDA, flagging chemistry, manufacturing, and non‑clinical concerns. The company will address the items and seek a Type A meeting before resubmitting, keeping hopes alive for the first...
Double Blockade in Persian Gulf Spikes Global Energy Prices
The situation in the Persian Gulf has worsened. Despite the ceasefire, a double blockade has broken out. It's one big cluster, and the global energy markets are feeling the heat. #iranwar #crudeoil #geopolitics https://t.co/iV7sYWClso
Orbitals Merges Anime Aesthetics with Childlike Wonder
Orbitals Doesn’t Just Capture the Anime Look, But Its Childlike Wonder A... https://t.co/G6Tp7nKXBB @Shapefarm @Kepler_Interact
SELUTION DeNovo: Sirolimus DCB Safe and Effective in ACS Patients
A subanalysis of the SELUTION DeNovo trial presented at SCAI 2026 shows that the sirolimus‑eluting Selution drug‑coated balloon (DCB) is non‑inferior to drug‑eluting stents (DES) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients, with 1‑year target vessel failure (TVF) rates of 5.3%...
Ladder Capital Posts $33.6M Distributable Earnings, Highlights CRE Loan Payoffs
Ladder Capital Corp. posted $33.6 million in distributable earnings for Q4 2024, delivering an 8.9% return on equity. The results were driven by $1.7 billion of loan payoffs, a modest leverage ratio of 1.4x, and an $850 million upsized revolving credit facility that expands...
Crocodile Deaths Surge on Bangka Island as Illegal Tin Mining Destroys Wetlands
A 40‑year‑old fisherman was the latest of 21 people killed by estuarine crocodiles on Bangka Island in the past five years. Residents and researchers link the surge to illegal tin mining and oil‑palm conversion that have razed roughly 1,000 hectares...
2026 Kia EV6 Pricing Revealed, and It Costs Way Less than Last Year
Kia unveiled pricing for the 2026 EV6, dropping the lineup’s cost across all trims. The Light model now starts at $39,445, a $4,950 reduction from 2025, while the Wind and GT‑Line begin at $46,345 and $50,245 respectively, each $5,450 cheaper....
Paramount Merger Wins Overwhelming Shareholder Approval
WBD shareholder vote tally on Paramount merger: * For: 1.743 billion shares * Against: 16.3 million shares * Abstain: 2.37 million shares https://t.co/SuUqxaA7dz via @variety
ProPublica Documentary Wins Peabody as Streaming Series Dominate 2026 Awards
The 86th Peabody Awards honored ProPublica and FRONTLINE’s investigative documentary ‘The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram’ and handed 34 honors to streaming hits like Disney+’s ‘Andor’ and HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt.’ The winners reflect a shift toward bold, platform‑driven storytelling...
Kroger Rolls Out $30 Online Deal Days Discount as Food Prices Jump 2.7% YoY
Kroger launched its "Online Deal Days" promotion, giving shoppers $30 off their first pickup or delivery order of $75 or more and free delivery over $50. The move comes as food prices rose 2.7% year‑over‑year in March and consumer sentiment...
Merz Rearming Germany to Free Europe From Big Power Intimidation
Germany unveiled a $1 trillion re‑armament program aimed at transforming the Bundeswehr into Europe’s most powerful conventional force. The plan calls for expanding troop strength from 200,000 to 460,000 and fielding AI‑enabled air‑defence, long‑range missiles, drones and deep‑strike rockets by 2035....
Rivian Launches R2 SUV Production at Normal, Illinois Plant After Tornado
Rivian rolled the first customer‑ready R2 SUVs off its Normal, Illinois line on Wednesday, just days after an EF‑1 tornado ripped part of the plant’s roof. CEO RJ Scaringe said the damage won’t alter the company’s production roadmap, keeping the...
Community Votes to Deny Water to Nuclear Weapons Data Center
Ypsilanti Township’s Board of Trustees voted to impose a 365‑day moratorium on water service to a proposed $1.2 billion, 220,000‑sq‑ft hyperscale data center slated for Hydro Park. The facility, partnered with the University of Michigan, would support Los Alamos National Laboratory’s...
Why Chip Sovereignty Is No Longer About Chips—But Systems
Governments are still spending tens of billions on semiconductor fabs, but AI is reshaping where value is created. Industry leaders say the competitive edge now lies in integrated systems that combine GPUs, CPUs, accelerators, memory, storage and software, not just...
Will GTA 6 Have GTA Online? Here's Everything We Know so Far
Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for a November 19, 2026 release, but Rockstar has not confirmed whether it will include a new online component. A recent leak shows GTA Online still pulling about $1.3 million per day, underscoring its profitability. Analysts see two likely...
Wilding Coaches Warn FOBO Fear Is Undermining Productivity and Retention
New York‑based Wilding coaches warn that fear of becoming obsolete (FOBO) is sapping employee productivity and retention. Their alert follows an ADP survey showing fewer than one‑in‑four workers feel their jobs are safe, a trend that could reshape talent strategy...
IRS to Revamp Form 990 to Require More Info
The Treasury announced that the IRS will overhaul Form 990 to require tax‑exempt organizations to disclose detailed information on government contracts, grants and fiscal‑sponsorship arrangements. The change is designed to expose fraud, misuse of public funds and extremist activity hidden behind...
CMS and FDA Unveil RAPID Pathway to Cut Medicare Device Coverage Time to Two Months
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway, a joint program that could deliver Medicare coverage for eligible breakthrough devices within two months...
LAVA Simulations Optimize SLS Rocket, Reduce Flight Vibrations
NASA has made its Launch, Ascent, and Vehicle Aerodynamics (LAVA) software framework publicly available to the U.S. aerospace sector. The GPU‑accelerated CFD tool, previously used for Mars lander and Artemis missions, can shrink simulation cycles from weeks to hours. Using...
Dallas Fed Survey Shows Low Confidence in Quick SoH
. @DallasFed energy survey update is out and respondents aren't betting the ranch on a quick resolution of the SoH situation. Source: https://t.co/GgBMaWPY6g https://t.co/cgZXdCutmv
Tesla to Spend $2 B on AI‑Hardware Acquisition and Leverage Intel 14A for Terafab Chips
Tesla disclosed a $2 billion stock‑and‑equity deal to acquire an undisclosed AI‑hardware firm and confirmed it will build its next‑gen Terafab chips on Intel’s 14A node. The moves underscore Musk’s aggressive shift toward in‑house silicon to power autonomous vehicles, robotics and...
UK VPN Group Warns Child‑Safety Plan Could Heighten Online Risks
The VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) has warned that the UK government's "Growing Up in an Online World" consultation, which seeks mandatory age‑verification on social platforms, could backfire by restricting VPNs that protect young users. The industry coalition argues that limiting...
Trump Returns to His Reality TV Roots. Who Gets Fired Next?
A wave of high‑profile firings is sweeping Washington as Pentagon chief Whiskey Pete Hegseth ousted Navy Secretary John Phelan and began a loyalty‑driven purge. Simultaneously, FBI Director Kash Patel is rumored to be on the chopping block amid allegations of...
Investors Reject $888M Zaslav Parachute; Board Still Pays
This just in. Warner Bros. Discovery investors cast votes representing 1.4 billion shares AGAINST David Zaslav's golden parachute, that could cost the company $888 million. The board has indicated it will pay him the money, regardless of the...
Fewer Emmy Submissions May Elevate Dark‑horse Shows
With Emmy Submissions Likely to Drop Again, Smaller Field Could Boost Dark Horse Series and Performers https://t.co/VCyRIf470u via @variety
Isaacman Before Congress: Speaking the Truth to Power
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman testified before the House Science Committee, urging the cancellation of the Lunar Gateway and supporting President Trump’s proposed budget reductions. He downplayed concerns about alleged corrosion in two Gateway modules, emphasizing that Congress would not challenge...
Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World
Rednote, the Chinese short‑form video app that surged during last year’s “TikTok refugee” wave, is now positioning itself as a global social media contender. To appeal to non‑Chinese users, the company is building a separate overseas platform that stores data...
Fannie Mae Forecloses On The Peach Building
Fannie Mae foreclosed on the 68‑unit Peach building in Atlanta, purchasing it for $24.6 million at auction. The lender had held the original $23.2 million loan taken by developer Peach Hospitality, which defaulted years before the loan’s 2029 maturity. After the auction,...
ITV's "Thrillingly Suspenseful" And "Gripping" Drama with Ashley Walters Is 'Unlike Anything Else'
ITV is developing a six‑part drama titled *First Woman*, starring Ashley Walters and Andrea Riseborough. The series follows Ben Reith as he searches for his astronaut wife Claire, who vanishes from the UK’s inaugural moonbase. Written by Lydia Yeoman, George Oakes and...
Stellium’s Hourly‑matched Renewable Power Slashes UK Data‑centre Emissions by 75%
Stellium Datacenters has moved to an hourly‑matched renewable electricity model for its Newcastle‑area high‑performance computing site, achieving a 95.4% renewable match and a 75% drop in carbon emissions. The strategy, built with Good Energy, is set to rise to 97‑98%...