Why Indie Semiconductor (INDI) Just Made A Move Beyond Automotive
Indie Semiconductor announced on March 23 its first 399 nm ultraviolet‑visible distributed feedback (DFB) laser diode, a single‑frequency device tailored for quantum‑computing systems that use cooled ytterbium atoms. The UV laser adds to the company’s existing LXM‑U and narrow‑linewidth visible DFB lines, broadening its photonics portfolio beyond its traditional automotive focus. Indie says the new product signals a strategic push into adjacent markets such as quantum technologies and humanoid robotics. UBS recently lowered the price target to $4.25 from $5 but kept a neutral rating, noting early‑stage growth momentum.
I Get Byro with a Little Help From My Friends – How Science Could Unlock a WA Rare Earths Monster
Octava Minerals is advancing a bio‑leaching pilot at its Byro project in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region to extract rare earth elements, lithium and vanadium from black‑shale deposits. Recent test work with CSIRO cultures delivered recoveries of up to 68 % for...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘UNTOLD: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill’ on Netflix, a True-Crime Story From the World of...
Netflix’s UNTOLD series adds a new entry, "The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill," chronicling the 2019 attempted murder of dressage rider Lauren Kanarek by former Olympian trainer Michael Barisone. The documentary uniquely features on‑camera interviews with both the victim and the...
How to Spot AI Audiobooks on Libby
Libby, the library e‑reading app, now labels AI‑generated audiobook narrations as “synthesized voice” or “digital voice,” allowing users to identify synthetic narrators. The article explains how to locate these tags in the NARRATOR section and how to search for them,...
Florida Investigates OpenAI Over Deadly Mass Shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI after a former Florida State University student allegedly used ChatGPT for advice that preceded a deadly campus shooting, killing two and injuring five. The probe will examine OpenAI’s policies,...
Goodbye, LendingClub. Digital Bank Rebrands as Happen Bank
LendingClub announced it will rebrand as Happen Bank, a move that places the word “bank” front and center in its identity. The change, slated for rollout this summer, follows the 2021 acquisition of Radius Bank that gave the firm a national...
🎧 Power, Delusion & Matthew Macfadyen’s Post-‘Succession’ Bet
Matthew Macfadyen, fresh off two Emmy‑winning seasons of Succession, confronts the post‑show slump by starring as Charles Guiteau in Netflix’s limited series Death by Lightning. The four‑episode drama, filmed in Budapest to stand in for 1880s America, offers a self‑contained...
The Nanoscale Engineering Behind China's Grip on the Green Energy Value Chain
China’s dominance in green‑energy hardware stems from aggressive nanoscale engineering, not just subsidies or scale. By mastering nanostructured silicon wafers, ultra‑thin TOPCon layers, and 2‑5 nm carbon coatings on lithium‑iron‑phosphate cathodes, Chinese firms now control over 80% of solar panel production...
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LATAM Unveils Premium Business Suite for A321XLR Fleet
LATAM Airlines Group will roll out a Premium Business Suite on its upcoming Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first South American carrier to feature full‑flat seats with individual doors on a single‑aisle aircraft. The cabin uses Thompson Aero Seating’s VantageSOLO 1‑1...
Diet Coke Just Became the Official Accessory of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Disney is teaming with Coca‑Cola to promote the upcoming *The Devil Wears Prada 2* by featuring a limited‑edition Diet Coke can as an official movie accessory. The can, designed by Tátil Design, showcases the film’s signature red stiletto with a devil‑pitchfork heel alongside...
Japan to Do Test Launch of Its H3 Rocket in June
Japan’s space agency JAXA announced a test launch of its H3 launch vehicle on June 10, 2026, carrying a dummy satellite to validate recent design changes. The launch follows the December 2025 failure of the eighth H3, which investigators linked...
Chip Roy Introduces the Mamdani Act to Punish Immigrants for Ideology—Including Socialism and Marxism
Republican Representative Chip Roy introduced the "Measures Against Marxism’s Dangerous Adherents and Noxious Islamists" (Mamdani) Act, a bill that would make non‑citizens deportable or subject to denaturalization for advocating socialism, communism, Marxism, Chinese communism, or "Islamic fundamentalism." The proposal amends...
See Tokyo To Osaka On Elite Voyages Japan FAM
Elite Voyages is launching a 9‑day, 7‑night familiarization (FAM) tour of Japan for U.S. travel professionals from May 10‑18, 2026. The itinerary moves from Tokyo through Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, blending cultural landmarks with optional excursions. Pricing starts...
Cryptic Studios Releases MMO Roadmaps, Quick Start Event Lets You Claim a Free, High-Level, Geared Character
Cryptic Studios, now led by CEO Jack Emmert and partnered with Arc Games, launched a "Quick Start" event that lets players claim a free, high‑level, fully geared character in Star Trek Online, Neverwinter, and Champions Online through May 21. The promotion...
Trump Seeks Suitors for Spirit Airlines While Dismissing Another Merger
President Donald Trump publicly rejected a merger between United Airlines and American Airlines while urging a buyer for Spirit Airlines, which is in its second bankruptcy filing. He suggested the federal government could assist in rescuing Spirit, citing the airline’s...
CentrePort Realises First Operational Benefits of Private 5G Network
CentrePort has rolled out its private 5G network across key equipment, installing Peplink modems on reach stackers, empty container handlers and fully electric internal movement vehicles. The upgrade replaces unreliable public 4G connections that created dead zones, delivering uninterrupted connectivity...
Dietary Supplement Listing Bill Introduced in the House
Representative Maxine Dexter (OR‑03) introduced a House bill that would require dietary supplement manufacturers to submit detailed product information to the FDA, including names, full ingredient lists, labels, allergen statements, and health claims. The legislation calls for a searchable database...
Murder, She Wrote: Ex-FBI Chief Wants some Ransomware Crims Charged with Homicide
Former FBI cyber‑division deputy chief Cynthia Kaiser urged the Justice Department to treat ransomware attacks on hospitals as felony murder, citing at least 47 deaths between 2016 and 2021 and likely hundreds today. She called on State, Justice and Treasury...
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Surges as UAE Residents Lead Travel Recovery
Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism authority reported a 20% jump in hotel bookings and almost double the domestic visitor count compared with the same period last year. The surge stems from a targeted staycation campaign aimed at UAE residents, emphasizing short...
Deloitte Principal Sees New IRS Flexibility Opening Strategic Opportunities for REITs
Deloitte tax principal Mark Van Deusen told Nareit’s REITwise conference that the IRS’s long‑standing refusal to issue rulings for rentals under 30 days creates uncertainty for REITs. He said new IRS guidance permitting revocation of real‑property trade‑or‑business elections made between...
Justin Bieber’s ‘SWAG’ Re‑enters Billboard Top 10, Extending Record‑Breaking Chart Run
Justin Bieber’s comeback single “SWAG” re‑entered the Billboard 200 at No. 7 following his headline performance at Coachella 2026. The surge adds to his already historic chart tenure, underscoring his enduring commercial pull and the impact of live‑event promotion.
Virgin Voyages Welcomes All—Except Passengers Under 18
Virgin Voyages CMO Nathan Rosenberg said yesterday in a live Q&A: “Everyone may not choose us but we want everyone to feel welcome. Except kids under 18.”
From Vance's Trip Cancelled to Iran Ceasefire in Minutes
We went from reports of Vance's trip cancellation to an #Iran ceasefire extension in roughly 20 minutes...
‘Marketing Brew Weekly’ Won a Webby!
Marketing Brew Weekly, the weekly podcast extension of the Marketing Brew newsletter, won a 2026 Webby Award in the Marketing category. Launched in September 2025, the show eschews traditional interview formats in favor of editorial‑team style discussions on topics like...
Europe Targets ‘Valley of Death’ Gap in Aerospace R&D
"Research is of little value if it is not applied" - How Europe is aiming to cross the 'Valley of Death' in aerospace R&D. #avgeek https://t.co/HawMWSX6y6 https://t.co/aPOjYcskDd
Nine New NYC Restaurants Added to Michelin Guide Highlight City’s Culinary Diversity
Michelin has recently added nine New York City restaurants to its guide, with five located in Brooklyn and four in Manhattan. The selections span traditional, contemporary and author‑driven concepts, reinforcing NYC’s status as a global food capital.
Appliance Efficiency Standards: A Proven Tool for Affordability and Grid Reliability
Federal appliance efficiency standards have cut U.S. electricity use by about 6.5% in 2024, delivering roughly $105 billion in combined household and business savings. By mandating cost‑effective technologies, the rules lower utility bills, curb winter peak loads by over 2 GW in...
Blockade Persists: No War, No Peace, No Shipments
Trump: I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted. - So: No war No peace No ships No oil, LNG, fertilizer, or...
Smart Toilets Turn Waste Into Real‑Time Health Data, Launching at $200‑$400
Kohler Health, Withings and Throne Science have rolled out AI‑driven smart toilet devices that analyze urine and stool for hydration, metabolism and disease markers. Priced between $200 and $400 with subscription fees, the gadgets aim to bring clinical‑grade monitoring into...
American Airlines to Elevate CX at Nashville International Airport with New Admirals Club Lounge
American Airlines will open a 17,400‑square‑foot Admirals Club at Nashville International Airport’s new Concourse A, making it the largest lounge at BNA and nearly three times the size of the current facility. The design incorporates outdoor terraces with airfield views and...
HEI Hotels & Resorts Promotes Clark Hanrattie to CEO/Managing Partner
HEI Hotels & Resorts announced the promotion of long‑time partner Clark Hanrattie to CEO and managing partner effective July 1, succeeding Anthony Rutledge who will remain a major owner and industry steward. Hanrattie, with 23 years at HEI and a track...
Keanu Reeves Raced This Supercharged Scion tC, And Now You Can, Too
Keanu Reeves captured the 2009 Toyota Pro/Celebrity race behind the wheel of a factory‑built Scion tC that was fitted with a TRD supercharger and a suite of track‑ready upgrades. The same car, now stripped of its original safety gear and showing...
Laura Vogt’s 20‑Year Path to Publication Highlights Patience as a Publishing Superpower
Laura Vogt, a writer who spent 20 years navigating rejections and revisions, shared a personal essay on Writer’s Digest explaining how patience helped her finally secure a publishing contract. Her story offers a candid look at the long‑haul reality many...
Gentle Mates Bench deLonge
Gentle Mates announced that head coach Eloy “deLonge” Suárez has been moved to the bench, ending his eight‑month tenure leading the CS:GO squad. DeLonge’s involvement with the core dates back to January 2024, when he coached the players as Iberian Soul...
Browser Gaming Is Heading Toward $3 Billion. Here Is Why It Is Being Taken Seriously
New research from Kantar, commissioned by Google, projects the global HTML5 browser‑gaming market to grow from about $1 billion in 2021 to over $3 billion by 2028. The surge is fueled by frictionless, no‑download access, improved mobile browsers, and a player base...
CTA Cuts $44 M Unarmed Guard Contract, Shifts Funds to Police and K‑9 Units
The Chicago Transit Authority terminated a $44 million, three‑year contract with Monterrey Security that employed about 250 unarmed guards. The agency will redirect those funds to sworn police officers, K‑9 teams and other trained security resources as it seeks to curb...
Richmond Authority Seeks $19 Million in Bonds for Grace Street Rehab Projects
The Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority (RRHA) is asking the city council to approve $19 million in bonds for two downtown Grace Street rehabilitation projects. The financing would support the conversion of the former Tiffanie’s Manor into senior housing and the...
Doing More With Less Workspace Design
Facility teams are grappling with a decade‑long drop in allocated office space, now averaging 150‑175 sq ft per employee versus 225 sq ft ten years ago. Hybrid work patterns create fluctuating occupancy, rendering static desks inefficient and costly. To address this, companies are adopting...
FCC OK’s NEPA ‘Triopoly’ For Sinclair With ‘CW 38’ Nod
The Federal Communications Commission approved Sinclair Broadcast Group's request to transfer control and waive conditions for the CW‑38 affiliate serving Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sinclair, which has run the station under a shared‑service agreement since September 2013, now gains outright ownership. The...
The Hormuz Closure Is Driving a Shortage of Battery Ingredients
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked the flow of seaborne sulfur, driving up sulfuric acid prices worldwide. As the primary feedstock for refining copper, nickel, cobalt and lithium, the shortage is already prompting output cuts at...
Medicare Indefinitely Delays Pilot Plan to Cover Weight Loss Drugs
Medicare’s Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced an indefinite postponement of its pilot program to cover prescription weight‑loss medications. The pilot, originally slated to test coverage for drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound, was halted after participating insurers raised...
Industry Identifies Top 3 Women-Friendly Truck Stops
The American Transportation Association’s Women In Motion Council and trucking‑tech firm Trucker Path announced the three most women‑friendly truck stops in the United States—Compass Travel Center in DeMotte, Indiana; Garden Inn Truck Plaza in Mound City, Missouri; and Talent Truck...
Netflix Hikes Ad‑supported Tier to $8.99 and Premium to $26, Prompting Cost‑saving Tips
Netflix increased the price of its ad‑supported subscription to $8.99 per month and its premium tier to $26. The move adds pressure on households already spending an average $69 on streaming, spurring a wave of cost‑cutting tactics and highlighting the...
Trump Claims Blockade Success Despite Dozens of Bypasses
“The blockade has been a tremendous success,” Trump said. At least 34 tankers with links to Iran have bypassed the US blockade since it began, according to the cargo tracking group Vortexa. https://t.co/6DjDLHXXh9
Retevis Unveils UHF Radio System to Eradicate Dead Zones on Construction Sites
Retevis has rolled out a new UHF two‑way radio and repeater solution designed to remove communication blind spots on multi‑story and underground construction projects. The RT97L repeater paired with the RT29 radio promises stronger signal penetration through concrete, steel and...
Your Insurance Renewal Is Going to Be Worse Than Last Year. Here Is Why — and What You Can Actually...
Trucking insurers have faced 14 straight years of losses, forcing market‑wide premium hikes and tighter underwriting. Insurance costs rose to a record $0.102 per mile in 2024, translating to over $12,000 per truck annually. A surge in "nuclear" verdicts—135 cases...
Iran War Sparks 6.4% Portfolio Drop, Oil Spike to $120, Then Rapid Market Bounce
The sudden escalation of the U.S.-Iran war in early April 2026 sent oil to $120 per barrel and knocked the Pernas Research portfolio down 6.4%, outpacing the S&P 500’s 4.3% decline. A two‑week cease‑fire sparked a swift rebound, with the...
Modelo Beer Goes All-In On World Cup With Largest Ever Futbol Investment
Modelo Especial and Modelo Negra have launched the “Best Seat in the House” campaign for the 2026 World Cup, marking the brand’s largest futbol media spend. The effort includes TV ads during 104 Spanish‑language matches and sponsorship of every Telemundo...
Interventional Radiologist Launches AI-Powered, IR-Specific Decision Support Platform
Interventional radiologist Dr. Syed Aziz Rahman unveiled VIRad.AI, an AI‑powered clinical decision‑support platform tailored for interventional radiology, at the Society of Interventional Radiology’s annual meeting. The tool combines an IR‑specific question bank, procedure reference library, device catalog, and an integrated...
AI Tool Predicts How New Drug Molecules Move Before Costly Lab Tests
University of Oregon researchers unveiled an AI‑driven simulation tool that predicts how novel drug molecules move and bind inside the body, using only their chemical structure. By integrating physics‑based energy data with machine‑learning sampling, the model delivers coarse‑grained motion pathways...