INVITATION: Join Me for a Live Session on Personalised Drug Repurposing in Cancer Care
Amanda, the Metabolic Nutritionist, will co‑host a live conversation with author and metabolic oncology researcher Travis Christofferson on drug repurposing in precision oncology. The event, organized by Astron Health, will explore how approved medications can be matched to cancer patients through molecular profiling. Attendees will learn about the intersection of metabolic and precision oncology and receive practical guidance for navigating repurposed‑drug options. The session is scheduled for April 28 at 1 pm BST (8 am EDT).
Lanark County, Ontario: Where Tourism Slows Down and Community Thrives
Lanark County, Ontario, is building a tourism economy around small, family‑run businesses, natural landscapes, and seasonal traditions rather than large‑scale attractions. Visitors are drawn to authentic experiences such as maple‑syrup festivals, cycling rail‑trail routes, and historic town centers in Perth...
Dianna Russini Resigns From The Athletic Amid Patriots Coach Photo Scandal
Dianna Russini stepped down from The Athletic after New York Post photos showed her embracing Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at a luxury Arizona resort. The fallout has sparked a fierce debate over journalistic ethics, potential double standards, and the...
Shanghai QILEE Rolls Out Containerized Membrane Deamination System for Industrial Wastewater
Shanghai QILEE has launched a containerized Integrated Membrane Deamination Equipment that can treat 100, 300 or 500 m³ of wastewater per day. Housed in standard 20‑ft or 40‑ft containers, the fully automated system promises rapid deployment, low operating costs and strong...
Diginex to Acquire Resulticks in $1.5 B All‑Share Deal, Targeting $280 M AI Revenue by 2027
Diginex Limited signed a definitive agreement to acquire Resulticks Global Companies in a $1.5 billion all‑share transaction. The deal, expected to close within 30‑45 days, positions Diginex to combine sustainability data with AI‑powered customer intelligence and target $280 million in revenue by...
Traders Bet $760 Million on Oil Decline Ahead of Iran’s Hormuz Announcement
Traders collectively placed $760 million in short positions on oil futures and options ahead of an expected Iranian announcement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The bet reflects market anxiety over potential supply disruptions and underscores the role of derivatives in managing...
Italian Builders Accelerate Projects with Digital Cadastral Data
Italy’s construction and infrastructure firms are shifting from paper‑based land‑registry files to cloud‑based cadastral databases, a move spurred by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The digital rollout promises to shave weeks off permit processing and site‑opening timelines, addressing a...
OpenAI’s New Industrial Policy Triggers E‑Discovery Debate Over AI Use and Cyber Risks
On April 6, 2026 OpenAI published its Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age, a framework that flags the imminent rise of superintelligent systems and heightened cyber threats. The announcement has ignited a debate among e‑discovery professionals about how to safely...
Trial Shows Donor-Derived Cells Can Eliminate Immunosuppressants in Liver Transplants
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC infused donor‑derived regulatory dendritic cells into 13 living‑donor liver transplant patients, enabling four to stop immunosuppressive drugs and three to remain drug‑free for more than three years. The result marks the first...
U.S. States Push New Rules on AI‑Driven Wage Setting
Lawmakers in California, Colorado, Illinois and Texas are advancing or have enacted legislation that restricts the use of AI for employee compensation. The centerpiece is California Senate Bill 947, the revised “No Robo Bosses Act,” introduced in February 2026, which...
NASA's Artemis II Orion Uses Eight‑CPU Redundant Computer for Fault‑tolerant Navigation
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft runs an eight‑processor, fault‑tolerant computer architecture that can survive the loss of three flight control modules in under 22 seconds. The design, a leap from Apollo’s single‑megahertz computer, underpins the mission’s navigation, life‑support and communications as...
Loop Secures $95 Million Series C to Power Predictive AI for Global Manufacturers
Loop announced a $95 million Series C round led by Valor Equity Partners and the Valor Atreides AI Fund. The funding will accelerate hiring and integration of AI across ERP and transportation systems, positioning Loop as an intelligence layer for enterprise...
States Map Out Plans for $50 Billion Rural Health Program
State leaders are drafting strategies to tap the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, which will disburse $10 billion annually from 2026 through 2030. The initiative mandates integrating broadband and digital tools into rural health delivery, with North Carolina targeting roughly 400...
IRENA Report Calls for Accelerated Renewables to Secure Energy Amid Global Crisis
The International Renewable Energy Agency released a policy advisory warning that strategic renewable deployment is essential for energy security. The brief notes 692 GW of new renewable capacity in 2025 and that more than 85% of new projects are now cheaper...
Israel Riles Somalia Again in Naming Envoy to Somaliland
Israel appointed former Nairobi ambassador Michael Lotem as a non‑resident envoy to Somaliland, provoking a strong protest from Somalia that views the move as a violation of its sovereignty. Somaliland, which has operated with its own constitution, elections and currency...
Supreme Court Sends $745 Million Louisiana Verdict to Federal Court, Upholding Chevron
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8‑0 that a $745 million verdict against Chevron for World War II‑era coastal wetland damage must be heard in federal court. The decision lets Chevron appeal the judgment and signals a shift in how environmental liability suits...
CNBC Anchor Slams NYC Mayor Over Pied‑à‑Terre Tax Video at Ken Griffin’s $238 M Penthouse
CNBC anchor Sara Eisen publicly criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for filming a promotional video about a new pied‑à‑terre tax outside hedge‑fund billionaire Ken Griffin’s $238 million penthouse. The clash spotlights the tension between city tax policy and the...
Inside California’s Forbidden Navy Island ‘Covered in Unexploded Bombs’ (Video)
San Clemente Island, a 50‑mile‑off California Navy training ground, conducts the only simultaneous ship‑to‑shore, air‑to‑ground, and live‑fire ground exercises in the continental United States. The island is littered with unexploded ordnance, keeping it off‑limits to civilians. Despite intense military activity,...
Dar Ahlam’s Atlas Mountain Retreat Redefines Luxury Hospitality
Travel writer praises Dar Ahlam, a secluded hotel perched above the High Atlas, for turning a $900‑plus nightly stay into a four‑day, schedule‑free immersion in Morocco’s rugged beauty. The piece highlights the hotel’s bespoke service, its remote location accessed via...
India Launches AI Governance and Economic Group to Centralize AI Policy
The Indian government has created the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG), a high‑level inter‑ministerial body chaired by Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw with Minister of State Jitin Prasada as vice‑chair. The group will serve as the apex...
QSM Asset Management Takes $5.5M Stake in Mobileye, Doubling Down on Vision‑Based Autonomy
QSM Asset Management Ltd opened a new position of 611,003 Mobileye shares, valued at $5.54 million, representing 2.02% of its reportable assets. The purchase comes as Mobileye’s stock sits 41% lower year‑to‑date, suggesting the fund sees upside in the company’s ADAS...
Payoro Finance Registers with Bank of Canada Under RPAA, Expanding Regulated Payment Services
Payoro Finance Ltd. announced it has been registered with the Bank of Canada under the Retail Payment Activities Act, adding to its existing FINTRAC MSB status. The dual regulatory footing is positioned to enhance the firm’s operational resilience and expand...
AI and Multi‑Omic Advances Highlighted in New Breast Cancer Special Issue
Cancer Biology & Medicine released a special issue on March 15, 2026, edited by Professor Zefei Jiang, that pairs AI research with breakthroughs in immunotherapy, antibody‑drug conjugates and cell therapies. The collection underscores AI as an enabler of precision breast...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sweeps All Five Major Game‑of‑the‑Year Awards
French indie Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become the second title ever to capture every major Game‑of‑the‑Year prize, winning at the Game Awards, Golden Joysticks, Developers Choice and BAFTA. The sweep underscores the growing clout of low‑budget indie...
Use 8‑second Reels and Spy Competitors’ Ads
What to use in meta ads as the creative? 1. I always suggest reels under 8 secs- and I never recommend using the cover. 2. I also suggest going to Facebook and look at what authors in your genre - in...
WaFd Bank Posts $61.9 Million Q2 Net Income, Highlights Loan Growth and Share Repurchase
WaFd Bank announced a Q2 2026 net income of $61.9 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, driven by a 12% loan portfolio expansion and a 2.7 million‑share repurchase at $31.85 per share. The earnings call underscored improving credit metrics, a tighter loan‑to‑deposit...
Fresh Attacks Shatter ‘Open Hormuz’ Narrative as Iran Pushes New Maritime Regime
On April 18, three separate incidents—including a projectile strike on a containership, gunfire from IRGC‑linked gunboats on a tanker, and a near‑miss near a cruise ship—were reported off Oman, shattering the narrative that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open....
Netflix Q1 2026 Misses EPS, Guides Revenue Below Expectations as Reed Hastings Departs
Netflix posted Q1 2026 revenue of $12.25 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.23, falling short of analyst forecasts and prompting an 11% share decline. The streaming giant also reiterated full‑year revenue guidance of $50.7‑$51.7 billion, a range below consensus, while co‑founder Reed...
Asian Currencies Squeezed by US‑Israel‑Iran Conflict as Oil and LNG Prices Spike
The escalation of the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict has pushed oil to $110‑$116 a barrel and LNG up 143%, triggering inflation, industrial slowdown and sharp foreign‑exchange pressure across Asia. Central banks in Japan, South Korea and the Philippines face tighter conditions as...
Northwestern Chemists Convert Methane to Methanol in Single-Step Plasma Process
Researchers at Northwestern University have demonstrated a single‑step conversion of methane to methanol using high‑voltage plasma bubbles, copper‑oxide catalyst and water. The method bypasses the traditional 800 °C, 200‑300 atm steam‑reforming route, offering a potentially lower‑cost, lower‑emission pathway for a chemical that...
JSE Lists Africa’s First Nature‑Linked Bond Tied to Water‑Security Outcomes
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has listed a R2.5 bn ($135 m) performance‑based bond issued by FirstRand Bank that links investor returns to verified ecological restoration in Western Cape water catchments. The structure blends commercial capital, development finance and philanthropy, creating a new...
Alight Inc. Faces Securities‑Fraud Class Action as Investors Seek Lead Plaintiff by May 15
Alight Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) is the target of a securities‑fraud class action alleging false growth and dividend statements. Investors who purchased shares from Nov 12 2024 to Feb 18 2026 may apply to serve as lead plaintiff before the May 15 2026 deadline, with two law...
Operational Inflection + GLP-1 Winner
A low‑priced consumer business currently in a turnaround is hitting an operational inflection point, with GLP‑1 drug adoption expected to accelerate growth. The company trades at roughly 4.7 × EBITDA and holds net cash equal to about half its market capitalization, creating...
2010 Housing Boom: Cheap Homes, Tiny Commissions, Agent Exodus
In 2010 the best house I bought in the U.S. in was $40,000. The cheapest was $30,000. The most expensive was $90,000. U.S. dollar was parity with the Canadian dollar. Realtor commission was $500 to $1,000 per. Most left the industry because they...
From Racing Dreams to Unexpected Career Paths
11 years ago, producing Stadium Super Trucks live to tape for NBC Sports. Back then I couldn’t imagine doing anything other than working in racing forever.
LME Index Hits Record as Aluminium Supply Fears Surge
The London Metal Exchange's composite index reached a new all‑time high, up roughly 12% over the past month. The rally is powered by a 15% jump in aluminium prices, sparked by Iranian attacks on key smelting facilities amid the ongoing...
Asian Markets Split as Nikkei, Hang Seng and KOSPI Drop on Falling Oil After US‑Iran Ceasefire Hopes
Japan's Nikkei 225, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and South Korea's KOSPI all posted losses on Friday, dragged by a 7.5% plunge in Brent crude after a tentative US‑Iran ceasefire. The divergent equity moves highlight how quickly Asian markets react to...
Your Role Shapes the Future with ServiceNow Futures
The future will happen to you or because of you. Introducing @ServiceNow Futures 🔭 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/briansolis_putaitoworkforpeople-ai-quantum-activity-7450577267103121408-zhda
Media's Repetitive Altman House Photos Undermine Terrorism Warnings
The @nytimes and @wsj keep publishing photos of Sam Altman’s house over and over again. You can’t keep posting op-eds about the risk of stochastic terrorism and not be institutionally aware of what you might be enabling.
Wall Street Banks Beat Estimates but Face Volatile Market Headwinds
All six major U.S. banks posted first‑quarter earnings that topped analysts' forecasts, driven by strong trading and a rebound in loan demand. Yet heightened volatility from Middle‑East tensions, AI‑related tech sell‑offs and private‑credit concerns kept their stock indices under pressure.
Iran Reasserts Strict Control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz again on Saturday, asserting that it was “under strict control” by Iranian forces
Synergy Proposes 1GW Tathra Wind Farm with 500MW BESS
Synergy submits 1GW Tathra Wind Farm with 500MW BESS to Australia’s EPBC Act #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Xa0MJI4rHz
China Completes First Water‑fuelled Turboprop Test Flight, 16‑minute Demo
China’s Aero Engine Corporation (AECC) successfully flew a 7.5‑tonne unmanned cargo aircraft powered by its AEP100 hydrogen‑burning turboprop at Zhuzhou Airport, completing a 16‑minute, 36‑km flight at 300 m altitude and 220 km/h. The test demonstrates the first megawatt‑class water‑fuel engine in...
The Mummy Opens $5.2M, Lands Third Weekend Box Office
$5.2M opening day for Lee Cronin's The Mummy incl pre-shows. Will take 3rd place at wknd #boxoffice with $12-13M and avg below $4k.
Support Spectrum Sharing; Reject Rule Changes Favoring Exclusivity
Evolution of spectrum-sharing models like US #CBRS is a good thing. But using rule-revisions to try to bias mechanisms back towards quasi-exclusive models is not. https://t.co/S2RI3pijYQ
Jamaica Looks Abroad for Skilled Workers as Housing Boom Stalls
Prime Minister Andrew Holstein warned that Jamaica may soon need to import skilled workers to keep its housing construction pipeline moving. Developer David Mullings highlighted a $17.5 million project and a pending Nasdaq listing, underscoring the urgency of the labour gap.
Iran's New Maritime Regime Undermines “Open Hormuz” Claim
Hormuz is anything but “open”, like I said yesterday during market hours. Fresh Attacks Shatter ‘Open Hormuz’ Narrative as Iran Pushes New Maritime Regime https://t.co/7PMz5tYFgd
BYD Seeks EU Lobby Seat Amid EV Tariff Pressures
BYD is in talks to join Europe’s car lobby group, a move that would give the Chinese automaker a voice in the region where it faces tariffs on its electric-vehicle imports https://t.co/Pi7zP3bsiq
Babin Outlines Vision for America’s Next Space Era
House SS&T chair Brian Babin (R-TX) has an op-ed in Issues in Science and Technology on "A Vision for America’s Next Era in Space": https://t.co/4zrQtGd9iF
Russia's 2025 UAS Adaptations Detailed by @RALee85
When @RALee85 writes, I read. Fascinating and detailed information on Russia’s UAS adaptations across the line in 2025. Link to the substack article in his thread.