‘Drive It Like You Stole It’ Taken Literally As Police Chase Cuts Through Race Course
A police pursuit in Richmond County, North Carolina, burst onto the Tar Heel Sports Car Club’s novice autocross event at Rockingham Speedway’s Little Rock infield, with a white Ford Taurus careening through cones and parked cars. The driver struck three cones, received a six‑second penalty, and was ultimately disqualified for exceeding track limits. The incident occurred between timed runs, so no participants were injured, and the club thanked the sheriff’s department for its professionalism. After a brief cleanup, the event resumed and concluded on schedule.
Iran-Israel Conflict Triggers $50B Oil Shock, Slashing Emerging Market Growth Forecasts
The Iran‑Israel/US war has knocked more than 500 million barrels of crude offline, pushing Brent above $100 and diesel to $5.61 per gallon. The shock has slashed IMF growth forecasts for emerging Asia to 4.9% and forced the UAE to seek...
Lenox Proposes Near‑7% Hospitality Tax Hike to Fund $44 M Budget, Eases Hotel Impact with Reserves
Lenox town manager Jay Green announced a proposal to raise hospitality taxes on lodging and meals by almost 7% to cover a $44.4 million spending plan for fiscal 2027. A $700,000 reserve draw will blunt the impact on hotel owners, while...
Canada Initiates Safeguard Inquiry Into Imports of Wood Cabinets, Flooring and Furniture
On April 20, 2026, Canada instructed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to conduct a 270‑day safeguard inquiry into imports of finished wood products, including cabinets, hardwood flooring, and storage furniture. The investigation will examine import data from January 1 2023 to determine...
Psychological Horror Game BECROWNED Launches This Fall
Top Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio announced BECROWNED, a new psychological horror title slated for a fall 2026 launch on Windows PC via Steam. A playable demo is already available, giving players early access to its surreal castle, hospital,...
NHTSA Releases First Comprehensive Robotaxi Crash Data, Waymo Leads with 697 Incidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a dataset of 825 reported autonomous‑driving system incidents, showing Waymo with 697 crashes and Tesla with 18. The figures expose stark differences in fleet exposure, injury outcomes, and companies’ willingness to disclose crash...
Stephan Franck Launches Kickstarter for Final ‘Palomino’ Volume
Stephan Franck, the award‑nominated cartoonist behind shows like Spider‑Man and The Iron Giant, has opened a Kickstarter for “Palomino” Volume 6, the concluding chapter of his Ringo Award‑nominated neo‑noir graphic‑novel series. The campaign bundles all six volumes and a line of...
Larkin University to Open $110,000‑Sq‑Ft Osteopathic School in South Miami‑Dade by 2028
Larkin University announced plans to open the Jacqueline Nicole Michel College of Osteopathic Medicine on a 48‑acre South Miami‑Dade site in fall 2028. The 110,000‑square‑foot campus targets Florida’s looming shortage of nearly 18,000 doctors by 2035 and promises to create jobs while...
Redesigned Pre-Submission Meetings in GDUFA III: Benefits for ANDA Submission and Approval - 05/09/2024
On May 9, 2024, the FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs hosted a webinar on the redesigned pre‑submission meetings under GDUFA III. The session outlined new scope, procedural updates, and illustrated a hypothetical case to help sponsors prepare effective meeting requests. Speakers...
UBTECH Signs Partnership with Terra Robotics, Humanoid Robots Deployed in European Retail Logistics Scenarios
UBTECH Technology has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Terra Robotics to sell its full‑size embodied intelligent humanoid robots across Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Terra is deploying dozens of Walker S series units in ROSSMANN’s retail logistics centers, marking the...
California Guard Innovation Center Hosts Drone Training
The California National Guard’s Hap Arnold Innovation Center hosted a DCMA Blue List small‑UAS training on April 14, drawing more than 70 representatives from military, federal and industry agencies. The event highlighted the shift from a two‑vendor procurement model to...
How Native CTV Is Solving the Channel’s Attention Problem
The NewFronts highlighted a shift in connected‑TV advertising toward performance, with native CTV emerging as a key format. By embedding ads into the smart‑TV home screen, brands reach viewers during the 10.5‑minute browsing window before content selection, turning attention into...
HALLOW BLADE Gets New Publisher Top Hat Studios
Top Hat Studios announced it will publish Xekvera’s dark‑fantasy action‑adventure *HALLOW BLADE* on Windows PC via Steam. The game puts players in the shoes of a lone knight wielding a cursed blade, blending strategic first‑person swordplay with exploration of a...
The Backworld Demo Now Available
Top Hat Studios released a free PC demo for *The Backworld*, a turn‑based horror RPG from Numor Games, on Steam. The demo showcases the game’s dimension‑hopping narrative, over 100 distinct locations, and a sanity‑meter that alters gameplay. Players can fight,...
Netflix Beats Q1 2026 Earnings but Shares Drop on Weak Guidance
Netflix posted Q1 2026 revenue that topped estimates, buoyed by price hikes and ad‑supported growth, but its Q2 guidance fell short of analyst forecasts. The miss, combined with co‑founder Reed Hastings’ upcoming board departure, pushed the shares down almost 10%...
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[Industry News] AION 2 Launching This Year on PC
NC America confirmed that AION 2, the sequel to the original AION, will launch on PC later this year via Steam and the Purple platform. The open‑world MMORPG boasts a map 36 times larger than its predecessor, with unrestricted flight, underwater...
Iron Galaxy Studios Cuts Up to 90 Jobs Amid Ongoing Gaming Industry Downturn
Iron Galaxy Studios disclosed a new wave of redundancies that could affect as many as 90 employees, adding to the 66 jobs cut in February. The studio cited permanent market shifts and a need to reshape its structure, underscoring the...
Peachtree Adds Industry Vets Aaron Siuda SVP Marketing, Andrew Hingley VP Artist Relations & Development
Peachtree Entertainment announced the addition of two seasoned executives: Aaron Siuda as senior vice president of marketing and Andrew Hingley as vice president of artist relations and development. Siuda arrives with more than 25 years in live‑event marketing, most recently serving as SVP...
The FISA Fight Is Not Over…
The blog urges Congress to reject any reauthorization of FISA Section 702 that lacks explicit warrant requirements, highlighting a recent NSA analyst’s misuse of the authority to spy on an American on a dating app. It frames the issue as...
Roanoke Cooperative Plans $2.4 Million Rural North Carolina Fiber Expansion
Roanoke Cooperative’s fiber arm, Fybe, secured a $2.4 million state grant to extend high‑speed broadband to 826 sites across eight rural North Carolina counties. The expansion, funded through the state’s Stop‑Gap Solutions program and backed by ARPA money, targets areas long...
RBI Governor Warns Global Supply Shocks Could Trigger Second‑Round Inflation in India
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned that ongoing West Asia conflict could turn first‑round price shocks into entrenched second‑round inflation, stressing the need for data‑driven monetary policy and careful forex interventions. The central bank, holding $710 billion in reserves,...
Family Sues Kansas Jail Over Inmate’s Death
Relatives of Charles Adair have filed a federal wrongful‑death lawsuit after a Wyandotte County deputy pressed his knee into the inmate’s back for 86 seconds while he was handcuffed and medically vulnerable. The suit names the county sheriff, the unified...
Second Drone Strike Hits Russia’s Tuapse Refinery, Sparks Oil Spill in Black Sea
Ukraine launched a second drone attack on the Rosneft‑owned Tuapse refinery and export terminal, killing at least one person and igniting multiple fires. The strike also produced a 10,000‑square‑meter oil spill in the Black Sea, underscoring the vulnerability of Russian...
2D Horror Game METAMORPHOSIS Gets Publisher Top Hat Studios
Top Hat Studios announced it will publish luxan’s 2D pixel‑art horror title METAMORPHOSIS on Windows PC via Steam. The game follows Aria, a condemned nun, as she explores a desolate world seeking redemption. A demo released alongside the announcement lets...
Treasury Yields Rise as Iran Ceasefire Talks Lift Oil Prices
U.S. Treasury prices fell and yields climbed after renewed ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran pushed crude oil higher. The move marked a clear geopolitical catalyst for the bond market, separate from the ongoing Federal Reserve nominee hearing.
5 Big Food Trends in Denmark
Denmark’s food market is defying several European trends: meat consumption remains steady despite a 2023 government plan to promote plant‑based diets, while high‑protein dairy products are gaining traction as functional, satiety‑boosting options. Economic pressure is fueling a premium indulgence segment,...
IHG 25% To 30% Off Destination Deals Flash Sale For Stays April 24 – June 7, 2026 (Book By April...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) launched a Destination Deals Flash Sale offering 25%‑30% off stays from April 24 to June 7, 2026. Bookings must be completed by April 26 to secure the discount. The promotion applies a flat 30% off Best Flexible Rate in Europe,...
Alaska Airlines Reports 1Q Loss, Uncertainty
Alaska Airlines reported a Q1 loss of $193 million, or $1.68 per share, driven by higher fuel costs and disruptions in Puerto Vallarta and Hawaii. Revenue reached $3.3 billion with RASM up 3.5% year‑over‑year and premium demand rising 8%, while international long‑haul...
Audi Sport Boss Says Next RS6 Avant Won't Be an RS5 Copycat, Needs to Tow Boats
Audi is preparing the next‑generation RS6 Avant, slated for a 2027 launch, and its boss Rolf Michl emphasized that the new model will not be a simple hybrid copy of the RS5. While the current RS6 relies on a 4.0‑liter...
Wintrust Q1 Earnings Jump 20% to $219M, Boosting Community Bank Outlook
Wintrust Financial Corp posted a first‑quarter profit of $219.02 million, or $3.22 per share, a 20% increase from the same period a year ago. Revenue rose 4.6% to $927.56 million, underscoring the bank’s ability to grow deposits and loans despite a volatile...
Revolut Targets $200bn Valuation for IPO
Revolut is aiming for a valuation between $150 bn and $200 bn when it eventually lists, according to the Financial Times. The fintech’s most recent private round in November pegged the company at $75 bn, up from $45 bn a year earlier. CEO Nik...
NASA's 2028 Moon Landing at Risk Over Space Suit Shortage, OIG Warns
The NASA Office of Inspector General warned Monday that the agency’s 2028 Artemis IV moon landing could slip because only one contractor remains to deliver new lunar and microgravity suits. A $3.1 billion contract with Axiom Space now faces further delays,...
Well Dweller Gets Playable Demo This Month
Top Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson announced a playable demo for their upcoming dark‑fairy‑tale metroidvania *Well Dweller*. The demo drops on April 23, giving players a first look before the full Windows launch later this week. Set in a rotted kingdom,...
How to Prevent the Most Common Complication After Heart Surgery
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) remains the most frequent complication after cardiac surgery, affecting up to 50% of combined CABG‑valve cases and 20‑40% of isolated procedures. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) released a 15‑point clinical practice guideline, offering eight preventive,...
Ricursive Intelligence Secures $500 Million Series A, Valued at $4 B
Ricursive Intelligence, a UK‑based AI lab founded by former Google researchers Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini, closed a $500 million Series A round at a $4 billion post‑money valuation. The round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and DST Global among others, underscores...
Batch and Schedule Posts with Trending Audio—Options Exist
You can still batch and scheudle your content that requires trending audio or music... you do have options
AI Can Streamline Drug Approval, Boost Biotech Valuations
That is an interesting idea. This doesn't seem catered to investors per se, but with two partners in the summer of 25, we explored building an “AI-powered AlphaSense for biopharma” ultimately concluding it was too much work to do as...
Complex Generics News
The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research is intensifying its focus on complex generic drugs, which feature intricate active ingredients, formulations, or delivery systems. Recent milestones include the July 2023 approval of the first generic Vivitrol injectable and the March 2026...
Xbox Forfeits $300M as Call of Duty Exits Game Pass
Call of Duty will no longer release day-one on Game Pass. Xbox gave up more than $300 million in Call of Duty sales after the game started launching on Game Pass, I reported last year after speaking with current and...
Oil Prices Set to Surge After Gulf Shipments End
My take w/ @WallStBullion on why OIL is about to SPIKE: "By the end of April, all pre-war Gulf oil shipments will be delivered. Then, oil prices will spike again. Soon, the paper market will be mugged by reality & converge.” STAY LONG...
Genflow and Acuitas Forge Fully Funded LNP Collaboration to Accelerate SIRT6 Gene Therapies
Genflow Biosciences announced a strategic, fully funded collaboration with Acuitas Therapeutics to apply Acuitas' lipid‑nanoparticle (LNP) delivery platform to Genflow's SIRT6 mRNA payload. The non‑dilutive agreement lets Genflow generate preclinical data without cash outlay, signaling strong external validation of its...
Zero‑Cost AI Agents Will Redefine Radiology by 2026
AI agents near zero cost. Direct patient access to imaging. New roles in follow-up care. This panel with @PocketHealthHQ laid out what will quietly transform radiology in the next 2 years. 👇 https://t.co/GTRAx2un8A #Imaging #PatientExperience
Live Nation to Refund Millions After Hidden‑Fee Settlement
D.C. officials said residents who bought tickets through Live Nation or Ticketmaster could soon claim refunds after a $9.9 million settlement over alleged hidden fees and pressure tactics. Up to $8.9 million may be returned, with the company agreeing to...
California Senate Bill Could Add Costly Requirements for Advanced Manufacturing, CMTA Says
California Senate Bill 954 would narrow the CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing, adding new compliance criteria such as zero‑emission backup power and high labor standards. The legislation reverses last year’s reforms that streamlined approvals, raising the risk that projects will...
Brad Jacobs Explains QXO's $17B Insulation Acquisition
Brad Jacobs dropped by Odd Lots to talk with me and @tracyalloway about why his company $QXO is buying an insulation company for $17 billion. https://t.co/a9rTLDb9rs
Direct-to-Device Growth Stalls Where Operators Charge Fees
The number of direct-to-device users is growing globally, but in countries where operators have started billing for the service usage is dropping off. https://t.co/xziMbUTbYf
Bath & Body Works Closes 92 Stores, Accelerates Shift to E‑Commerce
Bath & Body Works said it has shut 92 stores worldwide, including 62 in the U.S., as part of a broader strategy to lean on digital channels. The retailer launched a $250 million cost‑saving program and expanded its Amazon presence, reflecting...
Arkansas Lithium Reserves Offer US Independence From China
US Sen Tom Cotton on lithium development in Arkansas: "We should not be relying on Communist China for this crucial mineral."
Steam Controller Unboxing Video Mysteriously Appears on SteamDB
Valve’s long‑awaited Steam Controller is gaining momentum after two separate leaks surfaced within days. Shipping records revealed a massive delivery of roughly 14 tons of controllers to Valve, and SteamDB now lists a video titled "steam_controller_unboxing_2026" uploaded on April 20 with a...
Roku Shares Hit 4‑year High Before Q1 Results
Why Roku Stock Is At A 4-Year High Ahead Of Its Q1 Report https://t.co/1uv0P7WOwz $ROKU