Dave Chappelle Says He May Bring Back Chappelle’s Show — With Eddie Murphy’s Help
Dave Chappelle told AP News he is now open to reviving his early‑2000s sketch series after a recent conversation with Eddie Murphy. The idea emerged during Chappelle’s AFI Life Achievement Award speech, where Murphy suggested a new Chappelle’s Show movie or special. Chappelle said he would consider the project if Murphy agreed to fill the late Charlie Murphy role that defined many classic sketches. The comedian hinted the revival could blend nostalgia with fresh material.
Harlem Globetrotters Dunk for McD’s Down Under
McDonald’s Australia has launched a new "Dunked" campaign to promote its Korean Sticky BBQ menu, enlisting the Harlem Globetrotters as brand ambassadors. Created by Wieden+Kennedy Sydney, the handheld‑style film follows the players as McDonald’s staff, blending trick‑shot basketball with kitchen...
Context.ai’s SOC2 Audit Traced Back to Delve
I’ve confirmed that Context .ai was “audited” by Delve for SOC2 Redirects now deleted but https://t.co/o3dRukNdBn used to redirect to Delve themselves You cannot make this up…
Improvidently Granted: The Sleeper Supreme Court Case Affecting the Rights of 12.8 Million Green Card Holders
The Supreme Court will hear Blanche v. Lau on April 22, a case in which the Solicitor General seeks to give DHS unchecked authority to seize green cards and place lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in indefinite parole after any foreign...
Why the Supreme Court’s Birthright-Citizenship Decision May Depend on the Meaning of “Domicile”
The Supreme Court is hearing Trump v. Barbara, a challenge to President Trump’s 2025 executive order that seeks to limit birthright citizenship by tying it to a parent’s “domicile.” Solicitor General D. John Sauer argues that domicile means lawful permanent residence...
Space Force’s 15-Year Vision Calls for More Personnel, Simulators and Survivability
The U.S. Space Force unveiled its Objective Force plan, a 100‑page roadmap that projects a 30% increase in personnel to support expanding Space Domain Awareness and a shift toward more sophisticated offensive and defensive space warfare. The plan anticipates the...
Why the Supreme Court’s Birthright-Citizenship Decision May Depend on the Meaning of “Domicile”
The Supreme Court is set to decide Trump v. Barbara, a case challenging the president’s 2025 executive order that narrows birthright citizenship. The administration argues that the 14th Amendment’s phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” requires a parent’s legal domicile,...
STAT+: Finally Cracking KRAS as a Druggable Target
Revolution Medicines announced that its KRAS inhibitor daraxonrasib produced tumor shrinkage in a Phase 2 trial for pancreatic cancer, marking the first clear efficacy signal for an oral drug targeting the once‑undruggable KRAS protein. The result follows a wave of...
China Weaponizes Rare‑earth Magnets Amid US‑Japan Tensions
China. Reduces rare earth magnet exports to US and Japan. Why? A topic for Xi-Trump meeting. Counter oil supply drop from Iran? What else may China do?
GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B ‘Flight Into Known Icing’ Flight Tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) finished a series of flight tests in early April to certify its MQ‑9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). The tests, conducted at the company’s Flight Test & Training Center in North...
Cheaper EVs Are Finally Entering the Local Market, but Will South Africans Bite?
South Africa’s electric‑vehicle market is finally seeing sub‑R400,000 (≈$21,000) models from Chinese manufacturers, breaking the long‑standing price barrier. BYD led March sales with 316 units, pushing total EV registrations to a record 389 for the month. The new entrants –...
Hundreds Of Veteran Journalists And Groups Urge WHCA To “Speak Forcefully” About Trump’s Attacks On Media As He Attends Annual...
President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for the first time as president, prompting veteran journalists and press groups to demand a forceful condemnation of his ongoing attacks on the media. A letter signed by figures...
Hyatt Deploys ChatGPT Enterprise Across Global Workforce
Hyatt has implemented ChatGPT Enterprise across its global corporate and hotel workforce, giving employees access to OpenAI’s latest models, including GPT‑5.4 and Codex. The AI suite is slated to support finance, marketing, operations, business development, real‑estate, and product teams, accelerating...
Marriott Opens 220th Indian Hotel in Karnal, Targeting Tier‑2 Luxury Market
Marriott International opened Noormahal, a 176‑room Autograph Collection hotel in Karnal, Haryana, marking its 220th property in India and a strategic shift toward tier‑2 and tier‑3 cities. The move reflects growing demand for upscale accommodation outside traditional metros and highlights...
NASA Announces Potential Martian Biosignature Amid New Contamination Warnings
NASA said Perseverance has identified a potential biosignature in the Bright Angel formation, but a recent study of Martian meteorites uncovered pen‑ink and other Earth‑origin contaminants, underscoring the challenge of confirming life on Mars.
LLY Acquires Kelonia for $3.25bn After ASH25 Insights
It's official: $LLY buying Kelonia for $3.25bn + milestones. @ByMadeleineA take on the #ASH25 dataset that triggered this move: https://t.co/nVUNlq7YlO
3 Strategies to Help CPG Marketers Drive Breakthrough Results with Less Money
C‑price‑goods (CPG) marketers are confronting tighter budgets and fragmented media while consumer attention splinters across devices. A new InMarket "Breakthrough Outcomes" report, highlighted by VP Matt Knust, distills three strategic pillars—precise timing, creative clarity, and real‑time personalization—that drove incremental ROAS up...
Installations Surge Globally, Led by Europe, MENA
Installations are set to jump, led by Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. https://t.co/Okyyy9MwKG
Chef Marcelo Fukuya Opens $900,000 Fine‑Dining Spot in São Paulo’s Complexo JK
Renowned chef Marcelo Fukuya inaugurated his eponymous restaurant in São Paulo’s Complexo JK on March 17, backing the venture with a R$4.5 million ($900,000) investment. The new venue offers a high‑priced omakase tasting and à‑la‑carte options, marking the chef’s first independent space after...
Study Backs Five Standing Exercises to Cut Falls for Adults Over 55
A recent health report highlights five standing, weight‑bearing exercises that improve hip strength and cut fall risk for adults over 55. Backed by a 2023 JAMA Network Open study and a 2024 randomized trial, the regimen delivers a 34% reduction...
Four‑Week Orange Trial Shows Lipid Shifts in Fatty‑Liver Patients
Researchers at Italy’s National Institute of Gastroenterology completed a randomized 4‑week trial in which 60 patients with metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease ate 400 g of Navelina oranges daily. The study documented measurable changes in serum lipid species without affecting weight...
Tor's Bramble Imprint Secures Stephanie Burgis' 'Queens of Villainy' Romantasy Trilogy
Tor Publishing has inked a three‑book deal with author Stephanie Burgis for the 'Queens of Villainy' romantasy trilogy, to be released under its newly launched Bramble imprint. The agreement highlights Tor's strategic focus on genre‑blending titles that combine romance and...
New WA Iron Ore Reclaimer Streamlines Loading Operations
Onboard an iron ore reclaimer in Western Australia. These machines blend ore while loading train cars and ships from stockpiles. An absolute thing of beauty. https://t.co/EWwAAzhsTt
I‑75 Reopens Early After Linn Street Bridge Demolition, Accelerating Brent Spence Corridor
The Ohio Department of Transportation reopened southbound I‑75 at 2:30 p.m. on April 19, a full day before the planned 5 a.m. April 20 deadline, after completing demolition of the Linn Street Bridge. The early finish trims weeks from the $46.7 million bridge project and...
Stephen Ross Commits $10 Bn to West Palm Beach ‘Boomtown USA’ Mixed‑use Project
Stephen M. Ross, through Related Ross, announced a private $10 billion mixed‑use development dubbed “Boomtown USA” in West Palm Beach. The plan includes 8 million sq ft of office space, $1 billion in condo sales and major corporate leases, signaling a potential shift in Florida’s...
Enphase Scales Commercial Solar with GaN Microinverters
Enphase Energy announced expanded shipments of its commercial microinverter line, highlighted by the IQ9N-3P—the company’s first gallium‑nitride (GaN) device. The inverter delivers a CEC‑weighted efficiency of 97.5%, supports up to 600 W modules, and connects directly to three‑phase 480Y/277 V grids without...
FTC Launches Nationwide Probe of Delivery-App Fees Amid $1 M NYC Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission opened a public comment period on “unfair or deceptive fee practices” in online food and grocery delivery, while New York City settled a nearly $1 million dispute with a delivery app. Regulators aim to force clearer pricing,...
ASML Raises AI Demand Outlook, Stock Swings Amid Valuation Debate
ASML lifted its full‑year AI‑related revenue guidance, projecting €36‑40 billion for 2026, but its shares slipped after a 36% year‑to‑date rally. Traders are weighing the upside of soaring EUV demand against a near‑40‑times forward P/E.
Spring Streaming Surge: ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Leads Wave of New Series
Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and other services rolled out a slate of new series this week, headlined by the animated Stranger Things spin‑off “Tales From ’85.” The releases span genres from thriller to comedy, reflecting platforms’ push to capture...
Private‑Equity Bid Worth $3.9 B Targets San Diego Padres, Raising CBA Stakes
Private‑equity investors Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are poised to acquire the San Diego Padres for $3.9 billion. The bid arrives amid a succession dispute and just before MLB’s new TV contracts and collective bargaining agreement are finalized, prompting concerns...
Blue Owl to Acquire Sila Realty Trust in a $2.4 Billion Cash Deal
Blue Owl Capital announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sila Realty Trust for $2.4 billion in cash, pricing the transaction at $30.38 per share, a 19% premium to the prior close. The acquisition values Sila at 11.89 times its funds from...
SatNews Maps Satellite Broadband Hotspots: Asia‑Pacific, Africa, Arctic Set for Explosive Growth
SatNews released a market analysis pinpointing three geographic hotspots—Asia‑Pacific, Sub‑Saharan Africa and the Arctic—where satellite broadband demand is outpacing terrestrial solutions. The report cites a projected 26.5% market share for Asia‑Pacific by 2026, a 64% usage gap in Africa, and...
Elser Financial Planning Takes $1.1 Billion Stake in Merchants Bancorp
Elser Financial Planning filed an SEC 13F on April 15, 2026 showing it bought 26,983,101 Merchants Bancorp shares worth about $1.1 billion, a new position that now represents 57.2% of its reportable assets. The move underscores strong confidence in the regional lender...
Microsoft Says AI Is Delivering Measurable Workflow Gains in Media Buying and Planning
Microsoft’s industry director for media and entertainment, Simon Crownshaw, told Technology Record that AI is now producing measurable outcomes in specific media workflows, from faster highlight creation to real‑time ad personalization. He argues the shift is from vague automation promises...
KFC, Wingstop and Dozens of Chains Launch $4.20 4/20 Promos, Tapping Cannabis‑linked Consumer Surge
KFC, Wingstop and a slate of other restaurant brands announced a wave of $4.20‑themed promotions for April 20, the unofficial 4/20 holiday. The offers, ranging from pot‑pie combos to hot‑box wing meals, aim to capture a consumer base that increasingly...
Latvia Joins 62 Nations Signing Artemis Accords
Latvia becomes the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords this morning at NASA HQ. https://t.co/x41ryP5GGg
Regeneron Expands Dupixent to Pediatric Immunology and Teams with Telix on Radiopharma
Regeneron announced a label expansion for Dupixent in Europe to cover pediatric chronic inflammatory diseases and disclosed a strategic partnership with Telix Pharmaceuticals to develop radiopharmaceutical oncology agents. The moves broaden the company's biologic footprint and add a new oncology...
Pulnovo Medical Raises $100 Million in Strategic Round Led by Medtronic
Pulnovo Medical announced a $100 million strategic financing round led by Medtronic, adding new investors and cementing a commercial partnership. The capital will accelerate clinical trials, regulatory filings and international rollout of its Pulmonary Artery Denervation system.
Stuck in Traffic: How to Get the Urban Mobility Dream Moving
Arthur D. Little’s "Future of Mobility 5.0" study finds private cars still dominate urban travel, accounting for roughly 70 % of miles, and proposes eight high‑impact solutions to double the share of sustainable mobility to about 60 % within a decade. The roadmap...
Northrop Grumman Conducts First Engine Start for YFQ-48A Talon Blue
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ‑48A Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft performed its inaugural engine start on April 17, 2026, marking a key milestone toward flight testing. The start was achieved with a Pratt & Whitney PW500 family engine delivering up to 4,500 lb of thrust,...
Angelfish Marketing Expands AEO and AI Search Services for B2B Brands
Angelfish Marketing has broadened its Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and AI Search services to help B2B tech, SaaS and financial brands appear in AI‑driven results from ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. The offering blends technical SEO, structured data,...
Rand Fishkin: Zero-Click Search Began Long Before AI
Rand Fishkin argues that the rise of zero‑click search started around 2011, well before the AI boom, with Google answering queries directly on the results page. He cites data showing more than two‑thirds of searches now end without a click,...
OM in the News: Running a Factory on Recycled EV Batteries
Rivian will power its Normal, Illinois factory with more than 100 second‑life EV batteries, creating the largest repurposed‑battery storage system for a U.S. automaker. The 10 megawatt‑hour installation will supply on‑site electricity during peak‑demand periods, reducing reliance on the grid and...
Zaxbys Puts ‘Giant’ Chicken Finger Wraps on the Menu
Zaxby's is rolling out Giant Chicken Finger Wraps in three flavors—Chicken Bacon Ranch, Buffalo Blue, and Asian Zensation—nationwide from April 27 through July 5. Each wrap packs three hand‑breaded chicken fingers, mixed greens, carrots, red cabbage, and a signature sauce, and can be ordered...
Iranian Missile Strikes Threaten Israel's Bromine Output, Endangering Global Memory‑Chip Supply
Iranian missiles targeting Israel's Negev desert have put the island nation's bromine production at risk, jeopardizing the 97.5% of South Korea's bromine imports that come from Israel. The lack of alternative conversion capacity means a short‑term disruption could cascade into...
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Launch Hits Off‑nominal Orbit, Spurring Engineering Review
Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch from Cape Canaveral placed its AST SpaceMobile payload in an off‑nominal orbit, triggering an immediate engineering review. The setback arrives as the company pushes for 8‑12 flights this year and faces mounting competition from SpaceX and...
Accenture and Avanade Team with Microsoft on AI‑Driven "Agentic Factory" To Slash Plant Downtime
Accenture and Avanade announced a joint venture with Microsoft to roll out the Agentic Factory, an AI‑driven platform that promises to reduce manufacturing downtime. Early adopters Kruger and Nissha Metallizing Solutions are testing the system ahead of its planned general...
Pacific Nations Rally Behind Fossil Fuel Treaty Amid Global Energy Tensions
Leaders from seven Pacific nations signed the Tassiriki Call for a Fossil‑Free Pacific in Vanuatu, demanding a binding international Fossil Fuel Treaty that halts new exploration, ends subsidies, and orchestrates a rapid phase‑out. The declaration pledges a fully funded transition...
Precise Mass Production Remains Economically Out of Reach
The world is not ready for “precise mass”. Not on the battlefield and not anywhere else. The cost structure of mass production with the precision/personalization of personal service.
Why the Axios Attack Proves AI Is Mandatory for Supply Chain Security
Two weeks ago a suspected North Korean group injected malicious code into the widely used Axios JavaScript library, which averages about 100 million weekly downloads across enterprises, startups and government agencies. An Elastic researcher identified the compromise within minutes using an...