How Tequila Took Over the UK Bar Cart
Tequila has overtaken gin as the United Kingdom’s best‑selling spirit this summer, a shift confirmed by Guardian data and echoed by North American market analysis. The surge is driven primarily by the resurgence of simple, agave‑based cocktails such as the margarita and Paloma, which appeal to both bartenders and consumers seeking ease of order. Celebrity‑backed labels like 818 Tequila and Casamigos have amplified the category’s visibility, while premium, additive‑free expressions add credibility. Industry experts caution that over‑premiumization could stall growth, emphasizing quality and value as the long‑term success factors.
Corporates Can File Overdue Returns Under Companies Act by Paying Just 10% Addl Fees
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs launched the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 (CCFS‑2026), running from April 15 to July 15, to let firms clear overdue returns by paying only 10% of the usual additional fees. A 300‑day delay that normally attracts a ₹30,000...
Rocket Lab Launches Satellites for Japan’s Space Agency JAXA
Rocket Lab successfully launched eight JAXA small satellites on its Electron rocket from New Zealand after Japan’s own launchers were grounded. The payload had originally been slated for JAXA’s Epsilon‑S rocket, which remains offline following a December explosion. The same...
Nine Out of Ten Homes Don’t Reach the Open Sales Market
New data from estate‑agent CRM provider Alto, cross‑referenced with ONS figures, shows that roughly nine out of ten newly built homes in England never reach the open sales market. Of an estimated 200,000 new‑build units slated for 2024/25, only 21,261...
Can Iran Keep Pumping? The Blockade’s Impact on Oil Production, Exports, and Storage
The United States has instituted a naval blockade of Iranian ports to halt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran can maintain its current production level for roughly two months before onshore storage fills, after which output must be...
AI Export Control Measures Aimed at China Gain Steam in U.S. House
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee moved forward 20 bipartisan bills aimed at tightening AI and chip export controls to China. Proposals such as the Match Act, AI Overwatch Act, and Chip Security Act would restrict sales of Nvidia’s Blackwell...
Intel Lands Tesla as First Major Customer for 14A Chip Technology
Tesla announced it will use Intel’s upcoming 14A manufacturing process for chips produced at its planned Terafab AI‑chip complex in Austin. The deal marks Intel’s first major external customer for the 14A node, a critical step as the company seeks...
Iron Ore Consolidates as Investors Weigh Higher War-Induced Costs Against Rising Supply
Iron ore prices held steady on April 23 as investors weighed higher freight and input costs from the Iran war against a growing supply outlook. The Dalian Commodity Exchange price stayed at 785.5 yuan (≈$115) per ton, while Singapore’s benchmark hovered just...
OSK Reprogramming Restores Adult Heart Regeneration
NEW STUDY: OSK rewinds the clock and pushes adult heart cells into a regenerative state that improves heart repair Why is this such a big deal? Because adult heart cells do not meaningfully divide, which is why the heart heals with scar...
Iran's Oil Still Flowing Despite Blockade, Analysts Misread
Can Iran Keep Pumping? The Blockade’s Impact on Oil Production, Exports, and Storage Analysts missed many facts about Iran's ability to generate revenues (with 4 charts) https://t.co/OARSMvZ93z https://t.co/99em4f6lOY
CRUELTY Scares up a Switch Release Today
CREEK & RIVER and Japan‑based 883 Maniacs released the splatter horror title CRUELTY on Nintendo Switch today for $8. The game is a third‑person 3D survival horror that eschews combat in favor of puzzle‑solving and stealth. Players navigate a nightmarish abattoir...
Gulf Medium Sour Oil Shifts From Discount to Premium
A new oil benchmark: Gulf medium sour. It’s gone from discount to premium. And it’s important. @vaneck_us https://t.co/Q5BQSDvJYQ
Throw Anything: Zombie Invaders Shambles Onto Switch Today
Visual Light announced that Throw Anything: Zombie Invaders is now available on Nintendo Switch, marking the franchise’s first release on a non‑VR platform. The game lets players hurl any object—augmented by a copy‑machine and refrigerator mechanic—at waves of zombies across...
India’s App Market Is Booming — but Global Platforms Are Capturing Most of the Gains
India’s mobile app market posted a record $300 million in in‑app purchase revenue in Q1, a 33% year‑over‑year rise. Non‑gaming apps drove most of the growth, delivering over $200 million and expanding 44% YoY, led by utilities, video streaming and generative AI....
The Exit Optionality Trap: When Strategic Value Kills Venture Returns
The HealthVC newsletter warns that early strategic partnerships can trap health‑tech founders in a narrow exit path, sacrificing the optionality that drives higher valuations. While pharma interest feels like validation, it often anchors a company to a single buyer, reducing...
Brent Tops $100 Again Amid Supply Fears After Iran Seizes Vessels in Hormuz
Brent crude futures surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday, reaching $103.40 as Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening supply‑risk concerns. U.S. crude and refined‑product exports climbed to a record 12.88 million barrels per day, up 137,000...
Pilot’s Selfie Led to Mid-Air Collision in F-15K Fighter Jet, Says South Korea’s Air Force
South Korea’s air force apologized for a 2021 mid‑air collision between two F‑15K fighter jets that occurred when a wingman pilot attempted a selfie‑style maneuver to film his final flight. The unapproved climb and bank caused the wingman’s tail to...
Valley Tourism Seeks to Soothe Pahalgam Pain
One year after the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, hotel occupancy across Kashmir has slumped to 30‑50%, far below pre‑attack levels. While tourist arrivals remain at 35‑40% of the previous year’s figures, booking inquiries are rising and instant bookings...
KAZUMA KANEKO'S TSUKUYOMI Stacks the Deck on Switch Today
Colopl has launched KAZUMA KANEKO’S TSUKUYOMI on the Nintendo Switch, a deck‑building RPG that blends tower‑dungeon roguelike exploration with the famed artist Kazuma Kaneko’s visuals. The title is a rebuilt version of the 2025 mobile/PC game TSUKUYOMI – The Divine Hunters,...
“Spotlight Has Fallen Well Short:” 7’s Program Panned Again, This Time on False Turbine Allegations
Channel 7’s Spotlight program aired a series of inaccurate claims about Australia’s renewable rollout, notably overstating the number of wind turbines needed and the land they would occupy. The program suggested over 31,000 new turbines would be required, while the Australian...
GDPR Works, but only Where Someone Enforces It
A cross‑country measurement study of 525 popular websites shows that GDPR‑style opt‑in rules dramatically lower web tracking, but only where regulators actively enforce them. Users in Germany and Spain experienced roughly 50% fewer tracker connections than visitors from non‑EU regions,...
Dragon Is Dead Finds New Life on Switch Today
TeamSuneat and PM Studios announced the digital release of their dark‑fantasy hack‑and‑slash *Dragon is Dead* on Nintendo Switch today, expanding the game’s reach to the console’s large portable audience. A physical Guernian Edition will follow in North America on July...
Copyright Negotiation: In Dealmaking with Tom Petty, Sam Smith Backs Down
In early 2015, Sam Smith’s hit “Stay With Me” was found to echo Tom Petty’s 1989 song “I Won’t Back Down.” After publishers flagged the similarity, the parties reached a private settlement granting Petty and co‑writer Jeff Lynne a 12.5% songwriting credit and an equal...
Strata 2026 Healthcare Financial Outlook Report: Medicaid Cuts and Labor Costs Top CFO Concerns
Strata Decision Technology’s 2026 Healthcare Financial Outlook finds Medicaid reimbursement cuts and rising labor expenses now dominate CFO agendas, with 66% naming Medicaid cuts as their top concern. While 43% anticipate modest margin growth, 25% expect declines, underscoring a focus...
Insilico Launches First Longevity Board to Accelerate AI Aging Research
Insilico Medicine Announces Industry's First Longevity Board to Accelerate AI-Driven Aging Research for Drug Discovery https://t.co/Xd8GpDTVjW
Not All Creators Convert. Here’s How to Find Those That Do.
Business of Fashion curated a list of recent pieces that map the evolving influencer landscape, from the waning effectiveness of traditional sponsored content to the rise of AI‑driven shopping agents reshaping ad spend. The roundup spotlights case studies such as...
Highlander Ag Gains Flexibility, Eyes Silver Index Inclusion
Thanks to Bear Creek's Mercedes Mine, @HighlanderAg has a lot of optionality. CEO @DanielEarle3 is also anticipating the company's inclusion in silver indices. $HSLV https://t.co/U2wFtVAxrr https://t.co/V6cZOs1lO2
Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition Steers Onto Switch Today
DOEDESCO and Nukebox Studios released Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition on the Nintendo Switch today. The game puts players in the shoes of chef Emily, traveling worldwide in a customizable food truck. It features over 700 levels, 800 international...
Israel’s Lebanon Buffer Zone Is a Fallacy and No Path to Peace
Daoud Kuttab argues that Israel’s push to create a buffer zone in southern Lebanon is a strategic dead‑end. He notes that modern missiles, drones and long‑range weapons make territorial shields obsolete, and that Israel now occupies roughly 850‑1,060 km²—about 10% of Lebanon’s...
Apache Stronghold Sues to Undo Rio Tinto Land Swap
Apache Stronghold had filed a lawsuit aiming to reverse a land swap that gave @RioTinto control of Arizona land needed to build one of the world’s largest copper mines
Adapted Nasi Lemak Could Thrive in US Lunch Market
Why hasn't Malaysian fried chicken taken off in US? Nasi Lemak would do very well in the urban lunch market. Probably will just have to swap out the anchovy side for like tofu or something. And maybe not peanuts either,...
LightFury Games Raises $11 Mn in Pre-Series A Round
LightFury Games, a Bengaluru‑based AAA game‑tech studio, closed a $11 million pre‑Series A round, led by Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI and Times Internet, with Indian cricket stars such as MS Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah participating. The capital, roughly Rs 103 crore, builds on an $8.5 million...
Nagi No Koi Launches on Switch and Switch 2 Today
Entergram and Nutrients have released the Japanese‑inspired visual novel Nagi no Koi on Nintendo Switch and the newly announced Switch 2. The game offers English subtitles, roughly six hours of playtime, and branching story paths split into two narrative parts. Only...
Alice in Wonder Underland AIWU Goes Down the Rabbit Hole on Switch Today
Regista announced that Alice in Wonder Underland (AIWU), an exploration‑driven adventure from Suzume Takanashi and YMCAT, launches today on Nintendo Switch. The game drops players into a surreal world where Alice, rendered voiceless, navigates over 30 uniquely themed areas guided...
Hybrids, Petrol Cars and BYD EVs Caught Short on Range and Fuel Efficiency Claims
The Australian Automobile Association tested 17 vehicles on a 93‑km circuit and found most fell short of official fuel‑efficiency or electric‑range claims. Seven models exceeded advertised fuel use by more than 10%, with the GWM Jolion Hybrid using 27% more...
Southeast Asian Cement Chiefs Balance Regional Growth with Energy and Alternative Fuel Transition
Southeast Asia’s cement sector is poised for modest growth as construction demand rebounds, driven by Thailand’s $6 bn infrastructure program and Vietnam’s 22% YoY dispatch increase. Producers are accelerating decarbonisation, with SCG Cement reaching a 45% alternative‑fuel mix and Indonesia rolling...
Tesla Says Efforts Underway to Launch FSD in China as Soon as Possible
Tesla announced it is accelerating plans to launch its Full Self‑Driving (FSD) system in China, following the recent approval of FSD Supervised in the Netherlands. The company referenced the effort in its first‑quarter earnings release but gave no specific launch...
'It's Not Zero': WAF's Hyde on Kiaka's Sale Price
West African Resources (WAF) is negotiating the sale of a 25% stake in its Kiaka gold mine to the Burkina Faso government for an estimated A$175 million (about $115 million USD). Managing director Richard Hyde emphasized that the price is "not zero,"...
Crimson Desert Version 1.04.00 Is Now Available Bringing in New Difficulty Options, UI Improvements, and More
Pearl Abyss has rolled out Crimson Desert version 1.04.00 worldwide, adding three difficulty levels, expanded storage options, new pets, weapons and outfits, and a suite of UI and control presets. The patch launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam PC, with...
Turkey's New Law Leaves Game Developers Uncertain
This could be good or bad for game devs in Turkiye. The harsher version of the law did not materialize. But details still to be worked out. https://t.co/u3VnEy1CmC
Arika Paves Yellow Brick Road with More Gold After Returning Thick High-Grade Results
Arika Resources announced new drill results from its Yundamindra gold project in Western Australia, extending high‑grade mineralisation along the "Yellow Brick Road" corridor. Intercepts at the F1 structure include 57 m at 1.42 g/t Au, 29 m at 1.50 g/t Au and a 13 m...
Stop Calling It Age Verification—It's Identity Verification
Mind you it’s not age gating, it’s IDENTITY GATING. There is no such thing as “age verification” it’s ID verification. I think we need to stop using the term age verification bc it’s an industry term that obfuscates the reality...
ANELLO Maritime INS Selected for BlackSea Technologies’ Chaser ASV Platform
ANE LLO Photonics’ Maritime Inertial Navigation System (INS) has been selected for integration into BlackSea Technologies’ Chaser autonomous surface vessel (ASV) platform after successful trials on the GARC testbed. The INS relies on ANELLO’s silicon photonics optical gyroscope, delivering high‑precision...
No More Blade Breaks? Macquarie-Backed Outfit Launches Wind Turbine Blade Monitoring Tool
Onyx Insight, now owned by Macquarie Capital, unveiled ecoBlade, a turbine blade condition monitoring system that embeds two 3‑axis accelerometers in each blade. The platform provides continuous, real‑time data to detect cracks, structural faults and high‑energy events weeks or months...
Undervoltage Is a Grid Catch-Up Problem, Not a Case Against Electrification
Australian households are increasingly hitting undervoltage problems as they replace gas appliances with electric heating, induction cooking, EV chargers and battery storage. The legacy low‑voltage network, built for lighting and modest loads, can’t sustain the new peak demand, causing heaters...
AI Redefines Healthcare: Tools, Training, and Patient Bonds
I really enjoyed this chat with the amazing Kevin Pho (@kevinmd) about AI and healthcare. We talked about knowledge tools (ie, @EvidenceOpen), med ed, deskilling, scribes, EHRs, and the doctor-patient relationship in the Era of AI. https://t.co/rHF62fWeFN
Escape From Hormuz: The Oil Tankers Running the Iranian Gauntlet
Oil tankers continuing to transit the Strait of Hormuz are confronting heightened Iranian threats, prompting insurers to raise coverage costs and shippers to consider longer detours. The U.S. Navy has stepped up escort operations, but the risk of seizure or...
Thursday’s Headlines Shout, Shout, Let It All Out
The United States continues to fall behind other nations in building transit infrastructure, a lag the Urban Institute attributes to a cumbersome public‑review process that favors well‑connected residents and invites costly redesigns. Engineering curricula often ignore induced demand, leading planners...
Shareholder Voting Power
Jonathon Zytnick’s new paper quantifies shareholder voting power, showing that owners with as little as 20‑30% of a company’s stock can effectively dominate corporate votes. By applying political‑science voting‑power metrics to U.S. public‑company data, the study finds median voting power...
Consequences of the SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act, passed by the House in February 2026, expands the earlier SAVE Act by demanding documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for anyone registering to vote or changing registration. The bill would require passports, certified birth certificates, or...