Wuthering Waves, Angry Birds, and Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy Walk Into a Bar - and Come Out with a Collaboration
Wuthering Waves announced a fresh set of crossover bike skins featuring Leon Kennedy, the red Angry Bird, and Resident Evil motifs during its version 3.3 livestream celebrating the game’s second anniversary. The new designs arrive in the Crossworld Sync Part 1 and Part 2 events, expanding on earlier collaborations with Persona 5, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Shadow. Players can unlock the cosmetics and related upgrade materials by completing themed in‑game events. The rollout hints at an ongoing strategy to inject popular IPs into the title’s live‑service model.
Proposed Scottish Nuclear Study Unlikely to Be Published Before Election
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has tasked Great British Energy – Nuclear with a £80,000 (≈$100,000) feasibility study to locate new nuclear sites, including SMRs and AMRs, at existing Scottish facilities such as Torness and Hunterston. The study...
Punch List: Barton Malow Hits Milestone on Jackie Robinson Ballpark, Jacobs Wins 2 Chicago Jobs
Barton Malow announced the completion of Phase 1 of the Jackie Robinson Ballpark renovation in Daytona Beach, adding a modern player development facility, new clubhouses, indoor batting cages and accessibility upgrades. The project honors the historic 1914 venue, home to the...
Midwest States Reel From Severe Storms
Record rainfall and severe thunderstorms hammered the Midwest on April 15, 2026, flooding streets in Milwaukee and prompting Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to declare a state of emergency. At least three tornadoes touched down, while wind gusts up to 70 mph...
1971 REIT IPO Thrived Without Full‑Time Employees
The story of Terry Considine's first REIT IPO in 1971 is incredible: "The preliminary prospectus identified a particular risk that the company had no full-time employees, and would not until ... Mr. Constantine graduated from law school. So that notwithstanding that...
Step Five: Litigate
The post argues that litigation is a vital tool for confronting authoritarian actions and reshaping society, citing historic cases like Brown v. Board and recent victories such as Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, where a small business successfully challenged illegal...
Who’s Hungry? What GroundTruth’s First-Party Data Says About Today’s Restaurant Visitors.
GroundTruth’s first‑party data shows restaurant foot traffic remained robust in 2025, with seasonal spikes driving 40‑50% higher visits in the fall across fast‑casual, quick‑service, casual and premium segments. The majority of diners stay within a 10‑mile radius of their homes,...
The PR Spend Transparency Study
The 2026 PR Spend Transparency Study reveals that global public‑relations budgets hit roughly $30 billion in 2025, marking an 8% year‑over‑year increase. Only 42% of agencies reported full client spend, highlighting a persistent opacity gap. Mid‑size firms are adopting spend‑transparency platforms...
Differences in Solvency II Internal Model Asset Calibrations Still "Moderate to Significant"
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) released a new study revealing that differences in Solvency II internal‑model asset calibrations across European insurers remain "moderate to significant." The analysis shows that divergent market‑ and credit‑risk assumptions can cause noticeable swings...
Energy Price Cap: Household Bill Spike Could Be Lower than Originally Feared
The UK energy price cap for July is now forecast at £1,837 (about $2,335), a 12% rise from April, lower than the previously warned surge to £1,973 ($2,506). The downgrade follows the de‑escalation of the Iran‑US standoff, which sent Brent...
Montana National Guard Returns World War II Soldier Home, Honoring Nation’s Promise
On April 15, airmen from the Montana Air National Guard’s 120th Airlift Wing flew a C‑130H transport mission to return the remains of World War II Pvt. Harry David Bordner to his hometown of Butte, Montana. The solemn ceremony, overseen by the Montana...
Carnival Cruise Passenger Served 14 Shots Awarded $300,000 After Fall Down Stairs
A federal jury in South Florida awarded Diana Sanders $300,000 after finding Carnival Cruise Line negligent for serving her more than a dozen tequila shots, which led to a fall and a possible traumatic brain injury aboard the Carnival Radiance....
Canada Post Takes Steps to Stop Home Mail Delivery
Canada Post announced the first phase of a five‑year plan to replace home delivery for roughly 4 million Canadian addresses with community mailboxes. The pilot involves 13 municipalities and will convert about 136,000 doors, a process that can take six to...
Leftovers: Kraft Mac & Cheese Gets Restaurant-Inspired Upgrade | PBR Pickle Beer Is Here
Kraft Heinz introduced Kraft Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition, a premium line featuring three new flavors—Parmesan Pesto, Romano Cacio e Pepe, and Monterey Jack Caramelized Onion—paired with specially shaped pasta to mimic restaurant quality at home. Pabst Blue Ribbon teamed...
Logistics Layoffs Top 800 as Contracts Unwind Across Trucking, Warehousing
Over the past three weeks, U.S. logistics firms announced 829 layoffs as contract freight dries up. Warehouse operators Saddle Creek and Ryder cut 321 jobs after customers pulled services in‑house or failed to renew agreements. Trucking carriers, including Day &...
World Of Hyatt Targeted Offers April 2026 (Report Yours!) – Registration Deadline?
Hyatt continues its practice of issuing monthly targeted offers to eligible World of Hyatt members, a program that began in April 2024 and refreshes roughly every few months. Each promotion—ranging from double elite night credits to high‑value bonus point bundles—remains...
"This Is a Practical Solution to a Big Pain Point in Many Vertical Farms"
SpectraGrow and Harvest Today unveiled the SLIM Lift System, a retractable LED lighting solution for high‑density vertical farms. The motorized lift retracts linear LED bars to the ceiling, clearing space for planting, harvesting and maintenance, and can support up to...
Malaysia: Hydroponics Helps to Sustain Vegetables Amidst Hot Spell
A hydroponic farming initiative in Padang Raja, Malaysia, installed tube wells costing about RM2,000 (≈$440) to secure water during the current hot spell. The system delivers a continuous 24‑hour water flow, allowing mini cucumbers to mature in just three weeks...
UK's Starmer Says More than a Dozen Countries Ready to Join Hormuz Defensive Mission
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that more than a dozen countries have pledged assets for a defensive mission to protect the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative follows a Paris meeting, chaired by the UK and France, that gathered 49...
Laying the Groundwork for an India-Sweden Medicinal Plant Collaboration
A March meeting at Christ University in Bengaluru brought together Indian academic and agricultural stakeholders with Sweden’s Swedish Herbal Institute (SHI) to launch a collaborative effort on medicinal‑plant cultivation. The partnership will train Indian farmers in Good Agricultural and Collection...
USDA Freezes Vertical Farming Loans over Soaring Defaults
The USDA’s Rural Business‑Cooperative Service has extended its freeze on federal loan guarantees for vertical farms and other controlled environment agriculture (CEA) projects through Dec. 31, 2026. A portfolio review showed 40% of CEA loans are delinquent, prompting concerns over underwriting quality...
Meta Ad Performance Spirals Into Unpredictable ROAS Volatility
I have to go back years to remember the last time Meta was this volatile & felt like someone pushed a ROAS button randomly every few days. been digging through a couple of accounts and some of the best adsets...
Haizea Profits Jump 11%
Haizea Wind Group posted 2025 revenue of €417 million (about $455 million), a 12% year‑on‑year increase, and net profit rose 11% to €20 million (≈ $22 million). The company said it met its strategic targets despite geopolitical tensions and growing Asian competition, and it...
MODEX 2026: Kardex Launches PortScale for Enhanced AutoStore Inventory Accuracy
At MODEX 2026, Kardex unveiled PortScale, a weight‑sensor add‑on for AutoStore ports that provides real‑time verification of picking and putaway operations. The solution integrates with Kardex’s Intuitive Picking Assistant, barcode scanning and computer‑vision tools to instantly detect errors, support cycle...
KELLEY WILLIAMSON LAUNCHES KELLEY KOUTURE, A MODERN LUXURY FOOTWEAR BRAND REDEFINING FASHION AND FUNCTION
Kelley Kouture, a modern luxury footwear brand handcrafted in Italy, launched its e‑commerce site kelleykouture.com on April 17, 2026. Founded by Virginia entrepreneur Kelley Powell Williamson, the line blends high‑fashion silhouettes with orthopedic‑grade comfort, featuring an adjustable two‑piece “K Heel”...
Is Private Equity Fundraising Opening a New Chapter?
Buyouts’ Q1 report shows a rebound in North American private‑equity fundraising, marking the first notable uptick after a sluggish 2023. The data indicate higher capital commitments from limited partners and a quicker pace of fund deployment. Analysts see these trends...
The Weekly Closeout: Allbirds’ ‘AI-Washing’ and Nike’s Ongoing Exec Turnover
Ulta Beauty named Agustina Sartori head of agentic commerce, signaling a push to embed AI into its loyalty and e‑commerce platforms. Meanwhile, Allbirds secured a $50 million investment and announced a dramatic pivot to AI compute infrastructure under the NewBird AI brand,...
Cadence Expands AI And Robotic Partnerships With Nvidia And Google Cloud
Cadence announced expanded AI and robotics collaborations with Nvidia and Google Cloud at its CadenceLIVE event. The partnership integrates Cadence’s multi‑physics simulation tools with Nvidia’s CUDA‑X libraries, Omniverse and Isaac frameworks, enabling high‑fidelity digital twins for chip design, robotics and...
Reopened Week in Review
Iran’s foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz fully open for the remainder of the Lebanon cease‑fire, prompting Brent crude to tumble below $80 a barrel. The drop in oil prices coincides with a 3.6% decline in existing‑home sales in...
Google Deepens AI Integration Across Ads and Search with Gemini Enforcement and AI Mode Expansion
Google’s 2025 Ads Safety Report shows Gemini‑powered AI blocked 8.3 billion ads, a jump from 5.1 billion the year before, and halted over 99% of policy‑violating ads before they reached users. The enforcement model now focuses on individual ads rather than whole...
Mortgage Rates Stable Now, but Could Surge Soon
Bond yields and by extension mortgage rates seem to like a ceasefire and an open Strait. Just remember this can turn at a moment's notice. And that prior to the conflict, we had a national average sub-6% 30-year fixed.
Revo 3 Bridges Demo‑to‑Real Gap with 21‑DOF Dexterous Hand
Most robotic systems perform well in demos but struggle in real-world deployment. BrainCo Revo 3 is designed to close that gap. With 21 active degrees of freedom supporting complex manipulation, it also offers 12-80V wide voltage compatibilityt, multiple communication protocols, and seamless integration...
Tube Trends: NFL’s Impending YouTube Deal Shows Where Ball Is Heading
Long known for reshaping TV rights, the NFL is reportedly finalizing a five‑game free‑stream package with YouTube, adding the platform to its roster of major broadcast partners. YouTube already pays $2 billion annually for Sunday Ticket and aired a free Chiefs‑Chargers...
Diplomats Prepare for Difficult Nonproliferation Treaty Conference
Delegates are converging in New York for the 11th NPT Review Conference amid heightened nuclear tensions, a U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, and divergent positions on disarmament. The United States is pushing a hard‑line stance, threatening to resume nuclear testing and...
The Geopolitical Importance of India’s Shrinking ‘Red Corridor’
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced on April 8 that no district remains classified as Left‑Wing Extremism‑affected, marking the end of the Red Corridor that once spanned ten states. The decline stems from a twin‑track strategy that pairs intensified counter‑insurgency with...
The DIY Soil Mixture For A Better Berry Harvest
Home gardeners can boost berry yields by mixing equal parts peat moss, composted cow manure, and pine bark mulch. This DIY blend balances water retention, drainage, nutrients, and acidity, creating ideal conditions for shallow‑rooted berries like blueberries and strawberries. After...
VMRay Announces Sovereign European Cloud for Advanced Threat Analysis
VMRay unveiled the VMRay Sovereign European Cloud, a SaaS platform that delivers advanced threat analysis while guaranteeing full data residency within Europe. The service runs on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and is operated by a Luxembourg‑incorporated entity, providing physical...
Magus
The indie label Language of Stone, run by Greg and Jessica Weeks, has resurfaced with a new roster, highlighted by the duo’s latest project Magus. Their debut album “Music For Mandrax” expands the label’s 2000s psych‑folk roots into darker prog,...
Comments, Not Feed Posts, Drive Brand Impact
Harsh but true: Your brand feed posts don't matter. The comments do. “It’s not just about posting cadence and chasing follower growth. The best social media teams are optimizing their resources and time to live in the comments” Lessons from Social Media...
CFTC's Inaction May Undermine Kalshi Sports Betting Lawsuits
Rule 40.11 is a major problem. I wrote this nearly one year ago. "CFTC’s Failure To Enforce ‘Gaming’ Contract Ban Could Still Upend Kalshi Sports Betting Lawsuits" https://t.co/hFQ1ejhfoB
Global LPG Conversations: Could the UK’s Renewable Heat Obligation Secure LPG’s Future?
In this episode, Waldemar Jasczyk talks with George Webb, CEO of the Liquid Gas UK Association, about the UK’s push for a Renewable Heat Obligation (RHO) to secure a future for renewable liquid gases (RLG) in off‑grid heating. Webb explains...
Olivia Rodrigo Debuts New Music Live on Apple Music
9am LA time.. @oliviarodrigo will be on the radio show to chat about her new music. Tune in live and free on @AppleMusic to hear it first: https://t.co/4bdr4A5q06
Competition and Privacy Law Clash over Micro‑targeted Ads
Reason number five thousand two hundred and twenty three why enforcement of competition laws and privacy laws overlap in a digital world. Especially with Google and Meta. Their biz is microtargeted mostly performance based ads delivered based on unprecedented...
Trump Claims Iran Clearing Hormuz Sea Mines
US President Donald Trump says Iran is "removing" all sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Netflix CEO Downplays Nielsen Viewership Metric Shift
On yesterday’s Netflix earnings call, CEO Greg Peters addressed my scoop on Nielsen’s now-delayed methodological change that would depress NFLX’s share of total TV viewership. Peters: ok but that doesn’t change how people are really watching TV and it won’t affect...
WTI Oil Slides Below $90, Approaching $78 Benchmark
WTI oil back below $90 and nearing the key Landman Billy Bob benchmark: $78 https://t.co/9eqlZpaiPw
Never Trust Oil Price Forecasts, They’re Always Wrong
Just to be safe I'm going to assume every time an energy analyst predicts $200/barrel oil they will be wrong for all of eternity
Hamas Is Isolated, Must Disarm Amid Regional Loneliness
Clock ticking on Hamas. They must disarm. “Hezbollah is alone in Lebanon, Hamas is alone in Gaza, the Houthis are alone in Yemen, and most importantly: the ayatollahs are almost alone in Tehran.”
Iran's “Open” Hormuz Route Fails to Reassure Shippers
"The Iranian foreign minister’s announcement on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for ships that use an Iranian-prescribed route doesn’t give the shipping industry assurances to resume traffic through the strait" https://t.co/9MdBedoMmR
Milwaukee Leads Home Price Gains; Austin Trails Losses
#NEW Home price shifts across America's 50 largest metro area housing markets Tightest: Milwaukee, WI (+5.7% YoY) Weakest: Austin, TX (-5.9% YoY) MoM = Month-over-month YoY = Year-over-year Without seasonal adjustment Analysis via @ResidentialClub https://t.co/Q58oWthGbA