'League of Legends' Patch 26.12 Targets MSI
Riot Games released Patch 26.12 on June 10, the first update of Season 2 Act 2, aimed at widening the champion pool ahead of the Mid‑Season Invitational (MSI). The patch nerfs jungle staples Lee Sin and Nocturne, trims AP Xin Zhao, and buffs champions such as Yuumi, Gwen and Jax. Arena mode receives a revamp with new augments and the removal of the augment‑trait system, while “Corrupted Beach” skins for LeBlanc, Brand and Hwei debut. Riot says this balance direction will continue until the next patch before reverting to its regular cycle.
Port of Long Beach, Partners Plan ‘Green Truck Corridor’
The Port of Long Beach, the Wonderful Company, and Lincoln Transportation Services have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a 150‑mile “Green Truck Corridor” linking the seaport with the Central Valley. The initiative will coordinate freight movement, incorporate zero‑emission trucks...
AI Data Centers Put Australia’s Power Grid Under New Pressure
Australia’s grid operator AEMO warned that the rapid expansion of AI‑focused data centres is creating new stability risks for the eastern power network. In FY 2025, data centres consumed about 4 TWh – 2.2% of total demand – and a “Step Change”...
Producer Sues CBS Texas Station, Alleges Race Bias and Ignored Complaints
Johannah Grenaway, an African‑American digital content producer, filed a federal lawsuit against CBS Stations Group of Texas alleging race‑based harassment, stereotyping, and retaliation for taking mental‑health leave. She says she repeatedly reported offensive comments and a hostile environment to managers...
Novelis Restarts Production at New York Plant Key to Ford Trucks
Novelis has restarted its Oswego, New York hot‑mill, a critical source of aluminum for Ford’s F‑150 pickup line, after months of shutdown caused by two fires. The outage forced Novelis to rely on plants in South Korea and Europe and contributed...
SAIC Wins Role in $192m US Air Force Digital Infrastructure Programme
Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) secured a $192 million contract from the U.S. Department of the Air Force to act as a Digital Infrastructure Network Developer for the Advanced Battle Management System. The award tasks SAIC with designing, developing and deploying...
Airline With World's Youngest Airbus A380 Fleet Won't Retire Superjumbo Anytime Soon
All Nippon Airways (ANA) confirmed that its three Airbus A380 superjumbos, delivered in 2019 and 2020, are the youngest A380 fleet worldwide and will remain in service for the foreseeable future. The carrier cited the aircraft's low average age of 7.3 years...
New Mexico Supreme Court Extends Malpractice Damages Cap to Nurse Conduct Claims
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that the state’s $500,000 malpractice damages cap extends to vicarious‑liability claims based on registered nurses’ conduct, even though nurses are not qualified health‑care providers under the Medical Malpractice Act. Lovelace Health System, a qualified...
JPMorgan Wins TRO Against $1.85B Morgan Stanley Team
JPMorgan Chase obtained a New York court temporary restraining order that bars former brokers Christopher J. Lee and Joseph S. Minaudo from soliciting any of the 1,350 clients they managed while at JPMorgan. The duo left in late May with...
Comparing the Clinical Trials of Baricitinib and Ritlecitinib in Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib’s pivotal phase 3 trial in severe alopecia areata (SALT>50) showed that roughly 30% of patients on the 4 mg dose achieved a SALT score below 20 after 36 weeks, while the 2 mg dose lagged considerably. The drug carries the class‑wide JAK‑inhibitor...
How Fleets Can Gain Driver Trust and Acceptance for In-Cab Cameras
In‑cab camera adoption is accelerating across trucking fleets, but driver acceptance remains a hurdle due to privacy and surveillance concerns. Industry experts now advocate shifting from punitive monitoring to coaching‑focused implementations, emphasizing transparency about data use and access. Highlighting protective...
BEREC Presents Its Assessment of the Digital Networks Act Proposal
At a public debriefing on 10 June, BEREC presented its assessment of the European Union’s Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal, praising its ambition to modernise connectivity while flagging potential complexities. The regulator announced three thematic papers on the DNA will...
Seventh Circuit Revives Fired Firefighter's Title VII Retaliation Suit Against City Employer
The Seventh Circuit ruled that an unreviewed local disciplinary board decision cannot bar a federal Title VII retaliation claim, reviving firefighter Vairrun Strickland's lawsuit against the City of Markham. Strickland, who was terminated after cooperating with an EEOC interview, had his...
Snapshot: Fewer than 30% of UK F-35B Fleet Configured for Block 4
The UK now operates 47 F‑35B stealth fighters, but only 13 have been upgraded to the Technology Refresh 3 (TR‑3) configuration that unlocks Block 4 capabilities. Roughly 30 aircraft remain in the UK, with an estimated 30 % availability translating to about ten...
A Leading Edge Fab for Europe in CHIPS Act 2.0
The European Commission has unveiled a revised Chips Act, dubbed Chips Act 2.0, to close critical gaps in the EU’s semiconductor strategy. The proposal adds "grand challenges" to drive demand and earmarks up to €50 bn (≈$54 bn) for a leading‑edge fab...
Dark-Fantasy Bullet Heaven Auto-Shooter Hand of Fate: Hordes Arrives July 22nd
Hand of Fate: Hordes, the latest entry from Australian studio Spitfire Interactive, will launch in Early Access on July 22, 2026. The game fuses bullet‑hell auto‑shooter mechanics with a strategic deck‑building system, letting players customize runs with cards, weapons, blessings...
Linerixibat
Linerixibat (brand name Lynavoy®), an oral ASBT/IBAT inhibitor, received FDA approval in March 2026 for treating cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The drug works by blocking ileal bile‑acid reuptake, addressing the bile‑acid dysregulation that drives severe itching....
AI‑Native Banks Hit 10,000:1 Customer‑Employee Ratio
🔵 What should the average Customer-to-Employee ratio be in an AI-native banking industry? 10 million customers served by 1,000 bank employees only. A 10,000:1 customer-to-employee ratio could become the new benchmark for what a lean AI-native bank. This isnt a...
Iceye, a Finnish Company that Builds Radar Satellites that See Through Clouds and Darkness, Just Hit a 10-Billion-Euro Valuation —...
Iceye, the Finnish synthetic‑aperture‑radar (SAR) satellite maker, closed a Series F round that valued the company at €10 billion (≈$10.8 billion), raising over €1 billion (≈$1.08 billion) including €450 million of primary capital. The funding, led by General Atlantic and backed by European sovereign investors, will...
Optimizing Photonic Integrated Circuit Production with yieldHUB Analytics
NewPhotonics has integrated yieldHUB’s analytics platform into its photonic integrated circuit (PIC) manufacturing workflow. The system consolidates data from wafer fab, test, assembly, and reliability screening into a single environment. By enabling advanced correlation, predictive reliability modeling, and end‑to‑end traceability,...
Amano Enzyme Unveils Pea Protein Enzyme at Bridge2Food Designed to Cut Off-Notes Without Reformulation
Amano Enzyme unveiled ProBoost Neutra, an enzyme for pea protein isolate, at Bridge2Food Europe 2026 in Copenhagen. The additive improves solubility and emulsification while suppressing off‑notes, preserving protein content. It can be slipped into existing wet‑fractionation lines, avoiding costly equipment...
CDC Warns About Risks Of Traveling For Cosmetic Procedures – What To Know
The CDC’s latest Emerging Infectious Diseases report examined over 2,000 consultations related to adverse reactions among Americans who traveled for cosmetic procedures between 2014 and 2024. The analysis identified 34 patients who sought surgery abroad, four of whom died, and...
"Serious Safety Concerns": Europe Just Banned 1 Airline From Its Airspace
The EU updated its Air Safety List on June 10, 2026, adding Air Express Algeria and removing Kyrgyzstan‑certified carriers. Air Express Algeria was banned from European airspace due to serious safety deficiencies, while Kyrgyzstan airlines were cleared after two decades of regulatory...
GENISOM AI Steps Into the Global Robotics Spotlight at ICRA 2026 with Real-World-Ready Robots
GENISOM AI showcased its full‑stack robotics ecosystem at ICRA 2026, highlighting the M1 quadruped and L1‑W hybrid platforms. The company has already produced and delivered more than 10,000 robots for industrial inspection, power‑grid monitoring, emergency response, and education. Its in‑house components,...
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Makes 1st Illinois Push with Chicago Multi-Unit Deal
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream announced its first multi‑unit franchise in Illinois, planning three suburban Chicago stores in Elgin, Geneva/St. Charles, and Algonquin with openings slated for late 2027. Veteran restaurateur Castro Rafeedie will develop the locations as the brand’s inaugural Illinois...
Norway’s Kongsberg Sets $10bn Revenue Target for 2029
Norwegian defence contractor Kongsberg Gruppen announced a $10 billion (NOK 100 bn) revenue target for 2029, up from roughly $3.3 billion in 2025. The goal is part of a broader plan to reach NOK 150 bn ($15 bn) by 2033 and achieve an operating margin above 16%....
Swedish Online Auction Platform Selling 10.2 MW of Solar Modules From Failed PV Project
Swedish online auction platform Klaravik is selling 19,220 Longi bifacial photovoltaic modules that total 10.2 MW of capacity. The equipment, purchased in 2021‑22 and still in factory packaging, was intended for a solar park near Sundsvall but the project was abandoned...
‘The Space Shuttle at Work’
The 1979 NASA briefing “The Space Shuttle at Work” envisioned a fleet of four orbiters launching weekly, promising airline‑like routine access to space. In reality, the shuttle flew only 135 missions over three decades, averaging one flight every three months,...
HUD Seeks Data on Robotics-Built Homes, Automated Permitting
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has launched two grant programs totaling $13 million—$10 million for robotics and artificial‑intelligence projects that accelerate factory‑built housing, and $3 million for jurisdictions to pilot automated building‑code permitting. Applications opened on May 29 and close July 13,...
Westwood Financial: The Case for Neighborhood Retail
Westwood Financial’s COO Lauren Ball explained that a decade‑long shortage of retail supply, paired with rapid population growth in high‑migration markets, has driven the company’s near‑98% occupancy across its grocery‑anchored portfolio. Institutional investors are re‑entering the sector, compressing cap rates...
First Jury Verdict For Private Plaintiffs In Pay-For-Delay Litigation Results In $885 Million Award
A federal jury in Massachusetts found a global pharmaceutical company liable for an $885 million antitrust verdict, marking the first private‑plaintiff win over a pay‑for‑delay settlement involving the drug Amitiza. The jury concluded the settlement with Par Pharmaceutical delayed generic entry...
Apex Investment Plots 224 Units for Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Apex Investments Real Estate filed plans for a 224‑unit, 15‑story apartment building on the site of a Speedway gas station at 530 Utica Avenue in Brooklyn’s Prospect Lefferts Gardens. The 200,000‑square‑foot project will feature 16 units per floor above ground‑level...
Western Canadian Natural Gas Prices Firm as LNG Exports Start to Shine
Western Canadian natural gas prices steadied after a brief dip, as LNG export activity lifted AECO C futures to seasonal highs. Prices have oscillated from C$1.00/GJ (~$0.74) in summer 2025 to peaks above C$3.00/GJ (~$2.20) in winter, now stabilizing around C$1.20‑2.00/GJ...
Google Shifts Focus to Audience Loyalty, Not Traffic
👀 Google is building an Audience Loyalty ecosystem - A must read analysis from Barry Adams where he shares how a common thread among many new Google features is how they enable publishers to build loyal audiences across all Google...
Warner Music Buys Sureel AI to Safeguard Assets
Warner Music Acquires Sureel AI, a Platform That Aims to Protect Music and Other Assets From Unauthorized Use and Monetization https://t.co/bWuQ1iyfz0 via @variety
Influencer Marketing Isn’t Broken. Your Measurement Model Might Be
Influencer marketing isn’t broken; the measurement models are outdated. Brands often demand immediate ROI, resetting campaigns before the influence can compound across the funnel. Traditional last‑click attribution ignores the creator’s role in discovery and consideration, leading to under‑reported performance. By...
AI Speeds Law Work; Verification Layer Catches Errors
AI can help lawyers work faster—but who verifies the output? Laina Chan explains how MiAI Law acts as a verification layer for legal AI, helping firms catch errors and reduce risk before filing critical documents. 🎧 https://t.co/afGgvkKAhE #AI #SaaS https://t.co/DG5OqTv6G0
Decades of Quality Measurement Matter—But Still Insufficient
1/ I've spent 30+ years building quality measurement — the measures, the registries, the public reporting. My new @JACCJournals Editor's Page says what I believe: what we built mattered, and it's not good enough. 🧵 https://t.co/DXW37zDNWZ
Why Independent Record Labels Must Professionalize to Survive
Independent record labels, long rooted in DIY ethos, now face a structural crisis driven by streaming giants like Spotify and Apple Music. The article argues that manual fulfillment and outdated royalty tracking are unsustainable, causing shipping errors and millions in...
Amazon LTL Threatens only Budget, Low‑value Shippers
Goodness...Amazon's LTL announcement freaks out the market - https://t.co/fsoGisWEP7 Bloomberg Intelligence's Lee Klaskow said that the threat to established carriers was limited, reasoning that Amazon would mainly attract budget-driven customers shipping low-value goods rather than shippers who demand high service standards.
The Scoop: The American Diabetes Association Explains Removal of Scientists From Conference
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) removed several researchers from its Scientific Sessions after they handed out an editorial criticizing federal cuts to NIH diabetes research funding. The editorial was published in Diabetes Care, an ADA‑owned journal, prompting organizers to cite...
Bombay HC Raises Questions over SEBI’s ODR Mechanism in Complex Securities Disputes
The Bombay High Court has scrutinized the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) mechanism, deeming it unsuitable for complex securities disputes involving fraud allegations. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan set aside an August 2024 arbitral award that...
Nebraska Public Media Adds ‘Dedicated’ Omaha FM Station, Increasing Statewide Reach
Nebraska Public Media bought Omaha’s KOOO 101.9 FM for $1.2 million and will launch a dedicated station on Monday. The new outlet will broadcast NPR news and conversation shows during the day and an eclectic mix of rock, blues, folk and alternative‑country...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Hits 1 Million Downloads, as Producer Addresses Difficulty Concerns
Capcom announced *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* will release on September 25 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, following a free demo launch. The demo amassed one million downloads in just a few days, drawing strong initial interest....
KFC, Freddy’s, Screwworms
KFC announced it will test a new restaurant concept called “Open House” in McKinney, Texas, later this summer. The format mixes table service, drive‑thru, takeout and repackaged signature items, extending the chain’s recent “Saucy” rollout aimed at reversing a multi‑year...
STAT+: Hope for Kendall Square’s Lab Market
Sanofi announced it is halting the Phase 3 trial of riliprubart after an interim analysis showed no efficacy, marking a setback for the French firm’s rare‑autoimmune pipeline. Meanwhile, Parabilis Medicines completed a $670 million IPO, the largest biotech offering to date, eclipsing...
Q&A: As Microplastics Exposure Research Grows, Sifts Bets on Digestion-Focused Nutrition Support
Sifts has launched a first‑of‑its‑kind supplement that uses chitosan, apple pectin and baobab to bind microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract and promote their elimination. The formulation leans on established safety profiles and early human data showing chitosan can increase microplastic...
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International Introduces ‘Local Favorites’ Breakfast Program
Sleep Inn, a Choice Hotels International brand, is rolling out a new "Local Favorites" breakfast program that adds a single regionally inspired menu item and a short community story to each property’s complimentary Morning Medley offering. The initiative includes optional...
Computer Vision Automated Landing and Embedded AI for Tomorrow’s Cockpits
Airbus will demonstrate its Vision Landing Application at the VivaTech 2024 forum in Paris, using onboard cameras and edge‑AI to recognize runway features in real time. The technology is intended to provide an independent positioning source that could enable fully...
A Sovereign Space Intelligence Team: Airbus, Rohde & Schwarz, Constellr, Orbint, HPS
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a memorandum of understanding with four German firms—Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint and High Performance Space Structure Systems—to develop a sovereign, satellite‑based ISR solution. The consortium will combine RF, thermal‑infrared, SAR, and geolocation technologies to...