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Rolls‑Royce CEO Charts Course Amid Tariffs and Middle East Tensions
NewsApr 18, 2026

Rolls‑Royce CEO Charts Course Amid Tariffs and Middle East Tensions

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars chief executive Chris Brownridge told FOX Business that the brand is actively shaping its strategy to offset tariff volatility and geopolitical strain in the Middle East. The interview highlighted the maker’s focus on preserving its premium positioning...

By Pulse
India Approves $1.4 Billion Maritime Insurance Pool
NewsApr 18, 2026

India Approves $1.4 Billion Maritime Insurance Pool

India has approved a 129.8‑billion‑rupee ($1.4 billion) guarantee for a new maritime insurance pool that will run for ten years, with a possible five‑year extension. The pool, backed by the government, will cover hull, machinery, cargo and war‑related risks, addressing a...

By Insurance Journal
Federal Judge Halts Nexstar's $6.2 Billion Tegna Takeover Pending Antitrust Trial
NewsApr 18, 2026

Federal Judge Halts Nexstar's $6.2 Billion Tegna Takeover Pending Antitrust Trial

Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley issued a preliminary injunction that bars Nexstar Media Group from integrating Tegna’s 65 stations until an antitrust lawsuit by eight state attorneys general and DirecTV is resolved. The $6.2 billion deal would give Nexstar control of...

By Pulse
Rising New‑Car Prices Leave One‑Third of Buyers Upside‑Down on Loans
NewsApr 18, 2026

Rising New‑Car Prices Leave One‑Third of Buyers Upside‑Down on Loans

A J.D. Power forecast shows the average new‑car price hit $50,000 last year and that roughly one in three buyers are now underwater on their loans. Longer financing terms—averaging 69 months and stretching to 84 months for over 20% of...

By Pulse
Intel Joins Elon Musk’s $25 B Terafab AI Chip Project, Accelerating US Semiconductor Manufacturing
NewsApr 18, 2026

Intel Joins Elon Musk’s $25 B Terafab AI Chip Project, Accelerating US Semiconductor Manufacturing

Intel announced on April 7, 2026 that it will partner with Elon Musk’s Terafab AI chip megafactory, bringing its 18A process and fab expertise to a $20‑25 billion vertically integrated project that aims to deliver more than 1 terawatt of AI...

By Pulse
All Rocket League Rivals and Rockets Rewards: How to Get Havoc Car
NewsApr 18, 2026

All Rocket League Rivals and Rockets Rewards: How to Get Havoc Car

Epic Games’ Rivals and Rockets crossover, running from April 17 to the end of the month, links Rocket League and Fortnite with shared challenges and rewards. Players complete five Rocket League tasks for 10,000 XP each and a Drippy Player...

By Destructoid
Loop Secures $95 Million Series C to Power AI‑Driven Supply‑Chain Disruption Forecasts
NewsApr 18, 2026

Loop Secures $95 Million Series C to Power AI‑Driven Supply‑Chain Disruption Forecasts

Loop announced a $95 million Series C round led by Valor Equity Partners and its Atreides AI Fund, with participation from 8VC, Founders Fund, Index Ventures and J.P. Morgan Growth Equity. The funding will accelerate the startup’s AI platform that transforms unstructured supply‑chain...

By Pulse
SGS and Sami Unveil UK Decarbonisation Platform to Convert Carbon Data Into Actionable Projects
NewsApr 18, 2026

SGS and Sami Unveil UK Decarbonisation Platform to Convert Carbon Data Into Actionable Projects

SGS and sustainability software firm Sami have launched a UK‑wide decarbonisation platform that merges automated carbon data capture with SGS’s consulting pedigree. The service, already used by over 2,000 European firms, aims to shift carbon reporting from a compliance chore...

By Pulse
No 2 Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Wing
PodcastApr 18, 2026

No 2 Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Wing

The RAF Regiment’s 34 Squadron transitioned in summer 2022 into a dedicated counter‑uncrewed aerial systems unit, forming the core of the No 2 Counter‑Uncrewed Aerial Systems Wing at RAF Leeming. The wing, alongside 63 Squadron and the 609 Royal Auxiliary Air...

By sUAS News
JPMorgan Launches Uncapped Buffered S&P 500 Futures Notes with 1.9x Leverage
NewsApr 18, 2026

JPMorgan Launches Uncapped Buffered S&P 500 Futures Notes with 1.9x Leverage

JPMorgan Chase Financial introduced uncapped buffered return enhanced notes linked to the S&P 500 Futures Excess Return Index, promising at least 1.9125 times any index appreciation. The product, priced around April 23, 2026, caps downside at 80% of principal while...

By Pulse
Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks
NewsApr 18, 2026

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Tycoon 2FA, once the dominant phishing‑as‑a‑service platform with an 89% market share, lost its crown after a coordinated law‑enforcement seizure of 330 domains in March. Barracuda Networks reports that attacks using the four major kits—Tycoon, Mamba, EvilProxy and Sneaky—have risen from...

By SecurityWeek
Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop
NewsApr 18, 2026

Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop

The Asus TUF Gaming A14 replaces a traditional discrete GPU with AMD’s new Max+ 392 APU, delivering integrated graphics that can reach 71 fps at 1200p medium settings. Its 14‑inch chassis packs a 2560×1600, 165 Hz display and a robust port selection,...

By WIRED – Gear
Cities Deploy Modern Surveying Tech to Fast‑Track Housing Development
NewsApr 18, 2026

Cities Deploy Modern Surveying Tech to Fast‑Track Housing Development

U.S. cities are rolling out advanced surveying tools—including mobile‑mapping vehicles, drone photogrammetry and digital twins—to reduce permitting timelines and get housing projects built faster. Officials say the technology improves accuracy, cuts costs and helps address the nation’s housing shortage.

By Pulse
How To Find And Hire NPCs In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2
NewsApr 18, 2026

How To Find And Hire NPCs In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2

Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 adds a roster of sea‑faring and returning NPCs, each offering gold‑priced services such as health boosts, ammo restocks, Rift activation, or specialist hires. Players locate NPCs via the Characters screen at spots like Builder's Barracks, Squibbly Shores,...

By TheGamer
Microsoft Launches Copilot for Compliance Teams in Microsoft 365
NewsApr 18, 2026

Microsoft Launches Copilot for Compliance Teams in Microsoft 365

Microsoft has introduced Copilot for Compliance Teams within Microsoft 365, giving legal and compliance departments AI‑driven policy checks, data‑privacy reviews and regulatory reporting. The rollout emphasizes centralized governance, role‑based access and integration with Microsoft Purview, Entra and Defender to keep...

By Pulse
Viz.ai Secures Fourth Gold Edison Award for AI‑Driven Hemorrhage Care Platform
NewsApr 18, 2026

Viz.ai Secures Fourth Gold Edison Award for AI‑Driven Hemorrhage Care Platform

Viz.ai announced it has won a Gold Edison Award for its Viz Hemorrhage AI platform, marking the company's fourth such honor. The award recognizes the solution’s ability to detect intracranial hemorrhage in real time and coordinate care across a network...

By Pulse
Minisforum G1 Pro Mini PC Packs RTX 5060 GPU in Console‑Sized Chassis for $1,439
NewsApr 18, 2026

Minisforum G1 Pro Mini PC Packs RTX 5060 GPU in Console‑Sized Chassis for $1,439

Minisforum has launched the G1 Pro mini PC, priced at $1,439, featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and a low‑profile Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. The device aims to bridge the gap between living‑room consoles and full‑tower...

By Pulse
Kyndryl Posts $15.1B Revenue, 48% Signings Growth in Q4 2025
NewsApr 18, 2026

Kyndryl Posts $15.1B Revenue, 48% Signings Growth in Q4 2025

Kyndryl announced $15.1 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025 and a 48% jump in full‑year signings, driven by managed IT services and a surge in hyperscaler‑related work. The results mark a turnaround to positive constant‑currency growth after years of decline and...

By Pulse
Kanavi= "I Focused on Farming Rather Than Defending the Bottom Dive"
NewsApr 18, 2026

Kanavi= "I Focused on Farming Rather Than Defending the Bottom Dive"

Hanwha Life Esports defeated Gen.G 2‑0 in the first round of the 2026 LCK regular season, improving its record to 5‑1. The team secured an early advantage in Game 1 and, despite a rough start in Game 2, used disciplined macro play...

By Inven Global
Building Circularity at Scale: How Beverage Bottlers Are Powering India’s Recycling Ecosystem
NewsApr 18, 2026

Building Circularity at Scale: How Beverage Bottlers Are Powering India’s Recycling Ecosystem

India’s non‑alcoholic beverage market, worth about $15 billion in 2024, is set to grow at a 7.36 % CAGR through 2030, driving consumption of 250‑300 million plastic bottles daily. The government’s updated Plastic Waste Management Rules impose Extended Producer Responsibility and a 40 %...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Banistmo Secures Majority Consents for 4.250% Senior Notes Amendment, Paving Way for June 2026 Sale
NewsApr 18, 2026

Banistmo Secures Majority Consents for 4.250% Senior Notes Amendment, Paving Way for June 2026 Sale

Banistmo, S.A. announced that it obtained the requisite majority consents from holders of its 4.250% senior notes due 2027, clearing the path for a supplemental indenture and a change‑of‑control transaction slated for completion by June 30 2026. The bank offered a $10...

By Pulse
Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F‑150 Pickups over Gearshift Defect
NewsApr 18, 2026

Ford Recalls 1.4 Million F‑150 Pickups over Gearshift Defect

Ford Motor Co. is recalling almost 1.4 million F‑150 pickups built between March 2014 and August 2017 because a transmission range sensor can lose signal to the powertrain control module, causing an unexpected downshift into second gear. The recall, announced by the NHTSA,...

By Pulse
Insurtech Veteran Tamara Ashjian Urges Businesses to Prioritize Cyber‑Risk Awareness
NewsApr 18, 2026

Insurtech Veteran Tamara Ashjian Urges Businesses to Prioritize Cyber‑Risk Awareness

Tamara Ashjian, a former vice‑president of cyber and technology claims at Tokio Marine HCC, is publicly urging businesses and individuals to treat cyber risk as a daily priority. Citing that more than 60% of small firms shut down after a...

By Pulse
Grain Economics of Whisky: How Barley, Water and Volatility Are Reshaping India’s Single Malt Playbook
NewsApr 18, 2026

Grain Economics of Whisky: How Barley, Water and Volatility Are Reshaping India’s Single Malt Playbook

India’s single‑malt whisky sector is moving beyond novelty by leveraging its native six‑row barley and diverse mineral water sources. The high diastatic power of six‑row barley ensures stable starch conversion even under climate‑driven crop variability, while contract‑farming partnerships improve kernel...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Ackman’s Pershing Square USA Offers Retail ‘Buy‑5‑Get‑1’ Deal in $10 Billion Fund Launch
NewsApr 18, 2026

Ackman’s Pershing Square USA Offers Retail ‘Buy‑5‑Get‑1’ Deal in $10 Billion Fund Launch

Bill Ackman is opening Pershing Square USA to retail investors with a public offering priced at $50 per share. The fund targets $10 billion in assets and adds a “buy five shares, get one free” incentive that grants an extra share...

By Pulse
Unanet’s GrowthStudio AI Wins 2026 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award
NewsApr 18, 2026

Unanet’s GrowthStudio AI Wins 2026 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award

Unanet announced that its GrowthStudio AI platform for government contractors has been named the 2026 CUSTOMER Product of the Year. The award highlights the solution’s AI‑first approach to capture, proposal and growth automation, positioning it as a strategic tool for...

By Pulse
Waldorf Astoria Miami to Become City’s First Super‑tall at 1,049 Ft, Sparking Skyline Race
NewsApr 18, 2026

Waldorf Astoria Miami to Become City’s First Super‑tall at 1,049 Ft, Sparking Skyline Race

PM Group’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami, a 100‑story, 1,049‑foot tower, will be the city’s tallest building when it tops out in 2028. The project joins a string of supertall proposals that signal Miami’s push to become a global luxury‑real‑estate...

By Pulse
Waymo Launches Autonomous Ride‑Hailing Trials in London with Safety Drivers
NewsApr 18, 2026

Waymo Launches Autonomous Ride‑Hailing Trials in London with Safety Drivers

Waymo has started autonomous ride‑hailing trials in London, deploying its Waymo Driver equipped with trained safety drivers. The rollout follows extensive closed‑course testing and leverages 170 million U.S. autonomous miles to ensure safety as the company expands its European footprint.

By Pulse
EU Jet Fuel Imports From Nigeria and the U.S. Jump in April as Middle East Supplies Falter
NewsApr 18, 2026

EU Jet Fuel Imports From Nigeria and the U.S. Jump in April as Middle East Supplies Falter

European airlines have accelerated jet‑fuel imports from Nigeria and the United States in April, seeking to offset a sharp drop in Middle‑East deliveries after the Strait of Hormuz closure. The shift comes as the International Energy Agency warns Europe may...

By Pulse
Truist Posts $1.4 B Net Income in Q1 2026, CFO Highlights Loan Growth and Risk Management
NewsApr 18, 2026

Truist Posts $1.4 B Net Income in Q1 2026, CFO Highlights Loan Growth and Risk Management

Truist Financial Corp. posted a Q1 2026 net income of roughly $1.4 billion, up 25% year‑over‑year, while revenue rose 5.1% to $5.2 billion. CFO Michael Maguire used the earnings call to detail a modest expansion in loan balances, steady asset quality and...

By Pulse
Austria Recalls Baby Food Jars in Health Scare
NewsApr 18, 2026

Austria Recalls Baby Food Jars in Health Scare

HiPP, a leading baby‑food supplier in Austria, has recalled its entire line of 190‑gram carrot‑potato baby food jars sold at SPAR after authorities could not rule out tampering with a lethal substance. The recall is identified by a white label...

By Medical Xpress
Nintendo Launches Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a $59.99 Switch Hit After 7 Years of Dev
NewsApr 18, 2026

Nintendo Launches Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, a $59.99 Switch Hit After 7 Years of Dev

Nintendo released Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream today on both the original Switch and the newer Switch 2, pricing it at $59.99. The launch follows a six‑to‑seven‑year development cycle, with the team citing massive technical challenges around Mii interactions. The title...

By Pulse
High Oil Prices, Explained by an Expert
BlogApr 18, 2026

High Oil Prices, Explained by an Expert

Gasbuddy’s petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan explains the surge in U.S. gasoline prices, citing tighter refinery margins, geopolitical supply constraints, and lingering pandemic demand rebounds. He argues that President Trump’s rhetoric oversimplifies the market, ignoring the complex interplay of crude costs,...

By Public Notice
Verizon CEO Calls Out Unsustainable Price‑Hike Strategy in Q3 2025 Earnings Call
NewsApr 18, 2026

Verizon CEO Calls Out Unsustainable Price‑Hike Strategy in Q3 2025 Earnings Call

Verizon chief Daniel Schulman told investors during the Q3 2025 earnings call that the company’s growth built on price hikes is not sustainable. He warned that raising rates without adding value irritates customers and signaled a pivot toward simpler plans...

By Pulse
Far Cry 7 Development Reportedly In Trouble
NewsApr 18, 2026

Far Cry 7 Development Reportedly In Trouble

Ubisoft’s next flagship, Far Cry 7, is reportedly in development trouble, with insider Tom Henderson describing it as a "complete mess" and several years from release. The studio aims to shift the series toward a stronger multiplayer focus, adding a 24‑hour time‑limit...

By TheGamer
Cisco and PwC Lead Surge in AI Upskilling as Firms Brace for Automation
NewsApr 18, 2026

Cisco and PwC Lead Surge in AI Upskilling as Firms Brace for Automation

Cisco and PwC are scaling AI upskilling programs, mandating core AI literacy for all staff and embedding hands‑on training that cut call times by 30% at Wyndham. The moves reflect a broader corporate push to prepare workers for automation and...

By Pulse
Paramount‑Skydance Merger Looms as Theater Owners Test New Revenue Models
NewsApr 18, 2026

Paramount‑Skydance Merger Looms as Theater Owners Test New Revenue Models

Paramount Pictures and Skydance are poised to close a merger that would combine the studio with Warner Bros., a prospect that dominated discussions at CinemaCon. Theater owners used the conference to showcase experimental revenue streams—from pop‑up discount days to repurposed...

By Pulse
Iran-Israel War Sends Asian Nations Rethinking LNG Expansion as Prices Double
NewsApr 18, 2026

Iran-Israel War Sends Asian Nations Rethinking LNG Expansion as Prices Double

The Iran‑Israel conflict has driven LNG prices in Asia up more than 100% and pushed imports to six‑year lows, prompting governments from India to Bangladesh to scale back or delay new liquefied natural gas projects. Analysts warn the shock could...

By Pulse
Bolivia Drafts New Hydrocarbons Law to Lure Foreign Oil and Gas Investment
NewsApr 18, 2026

Bolivia Drafts New Hydrocarbons Law to Lure Foreign Oil and Gas Investment

Bolivia's government, led by President Rodrigo Paz, has finalized a draft hydrocarbons law designed to attract foreign investors and revive its oil and gas sector. The proposal promises competitive fiscal terms, streamlined contracts and a stronger role for state‑owned YPFB,...

By Pulse
10-Day Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Hold as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz
NewsApr 18, 2026

10-Day Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Hold as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced a 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, calling it a historic day for Lebanon. At the same time Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial traffic, even as the U.S....

By Pulse
Iran Reopens Hormuz, Ten-Year Treasury Yield Falls to One-Month Low
NewsApr 18, 2026

Iran Reopens Hormuz, Ten-Year Treasury Yield Falls to One-Month Low

Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial traffic pushed the benchmark 10‑year Treasury yield down 6.3 basis points to 4.246%, its lowest in a month. The move lifted bond prices, buoyed equities and reignited debate over...

By Pulse
Capital Flow, Not Demand, Drives Gurgaon Real Estate Prices
SocialApr 18, 2026

Capital Flow, Not Demand, Drives Gurgaon Real Estate Prices

How prices actually move across Gurgaon’s real estate cycle (2010–2025) Most people think prices move because of demand. That’s incomplete. Prices move because of where capital is flowing in the cycle. Before we start — how to read this chart: • X-axis = Market cycle phase...

By Aishwara Yashrika Kapoor
Clinicians Unprepared for Value-Based Care System
SocialApr 18, 2026

Clinicians Unprepared for Value-Based Care System

Clinicians are failing at value-based care because no one taught them the system [PODCAST] http://dlvr.it/TS5n8W Podcast #PublicHealthPolicy

By Kevin Pho, MD (KevinMD)
Geelong Refinery Fire Deepens Australia's Fuel Crunch
NewsApr 18, 2026

Geelong Refinery Fire Deepens Australia's Fuel Crunch

A fire at the Geelong oil refinery has halted production, intensifying an already tight fuel market in Australia. The incident comes as the government’s recent measures—underwritten shipments, tax cuts and reserve releases—were beginning to lower gasoline prices by more than...

By Pulse
Trump Claims U.S. Has Good News Amid Hormuz Closure
SocialApr 18, 2026

Trump Claims U.S. Has Good News Amid Hormuz Closure

Trump says U.S. has 'good news' on Iran as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz @CNBC https://t.co/FJEk5lzz69

By Doug Kass
Finance Chiefs Warn AI Models Could Destabilize Global Banking
NewsApr 18, 2026

Finance Chiefs Warn AI Models Could Destabilize Global Banking

International finance leaders warned this week that emerging generative AI models, notably Anthropic's Mythos, could expose systemic weaknesses in the global banking system. IMF, ECB, and central banks called for coordinated oversight as AI accelerates cyber‑risk vectors.

By Pulse
Alaska Air Shares Jump 13% as Oil Prices Fall, While Global Carriers Grapple with Jet Fuel Surge
NewsApr 18, 2026

Alaska Air Shares Jump 13% as Oil Prices Fall, While Global Carriers Grapple with Jet Fuel Surge

Alaska Air Group shares surged 13% on Friday after crude prices fell, easing jet‑fuel pressure that has been eroding airline margins. The rally comes as carriers from Europe to Asia announce fare hikes, flight cuts and new surcharges to offset...

By Pulse
Legacy Banks Return to $2 Trillion Private‑Credit Market, Raising Systemic Risk
NewsApr 18, 2026

Legacy Banks Return to $2 Trillion Private‑Credit Market, Raising Systemic Risk

U.S. regulators have asked the nation’s biggest banks to disclose their exposure to the $2 trillion private‑credit market, and several legacy institutions are now planning credit‑default swaps that would let investors bet on that market. The move revives practices that helped...

By Pulse
Pfizer Unveils Nanoparticle Platform to Target Tumors, Reduce Side Effects
NewsApr 18, 2026

Pfizer Unveils Nanoparticle Platform to Target Tumors, Reduce Side Effects

Pfizer said today its Targeted Therapeutics Unit in Oncology R&D is advancing a nanotechnology platform that uses engineered nanoparticles to deliver drugs straight to cancer cells. The approach is designed to boost efficacy while cutting the collateral damage typical of...

By Pulse