JinkoSolar’s Profitability Deteriorates as Annual Module Shipments Decline
JinkoSolar reported a steep decline in 2025 profitability as module shipments fell 7.3% to just over 86 GW and revenue dropped 20% to $9.37 billion. Gross margin collapsed to 0.3% in Q4, driving an adjusted net loss of $448.6 million and a GAAP loss of $635.6 million for the year. Despite the downturn, the firm shipped a record 220 GW of n‑type modules and saw energy‑storage shipments surge 400% to 5.2 GWh. For 2026 the company projects flat‑to‑declining shipments but expects high‑efficiency modules and storage to drive a shift toward integrated solar solutions.
Rising Costs, Uneven Demand Crimping US Clothing Imports
US apparel and footwear imports dropped 7.2% year‑over‑year in the first two months of 2026, following a 2.4% decline in 2025. Rising production costs, higher freight rates, and uneven consumer demand tied to a K‑shaped recovery are pressuring retailers. Inventory...
Tasmanian Cherry Exports Hit Record $50m in 2025/26 Season
Tasmanian cherry growers reported a record export value of nearly AUD $50 million (about $46 million USD) in the 2025/26 season, shipping over 2,740 tonnes—a 31% increase in volume from the previous year. The surge was driven by strong demand in Asian markets,...
Canada’s Antimony Gap Shows as Iran War Sharpens Focus on Defence Metals – by Henry Lazenby (Northern Miner – April...
The conflict with Iran has thrust antimony into the spotlight as a key defence metal, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting that 40% of American antimony consumption last year went into ammunition and related applications. Canada classifies antimony as a...
Justice Ginsburg Cancer Treatment Leak Prosecution: Blame the Cat
The Fourth Circuit upheld the conviction of former GWU Hospital employee Russell for illegally accessing Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's medical records, finding the leaked screenshot to be individually identifiable health information under HIPAA. Russell was sentenced to two years in...
Iran’s F-4 Phantom Escorts Asim Munir to Tehran — Relic Aircraft Once Used by USAF as Target Drone
Iran’s air force deployed a vintage F‑4 Phantom II to escort Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s aircraft into Tehran on April 15, underscoring Tehran’s remaining Cold‑War‑era air capability. The visit coincides with fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire talks and a push for...
Unclear Permits, Policy Disconnect Slow B.C. Critical Mineral Investment: Experts – by Daisy Xiong (Business In Vancouver – April 15,...
British Columbia is seeking to accelerate its critical minerals sector, but investors remain skeptical about the province’s regulatory environment. Experts at the B.C. Critical Mineral Forum highlighted persistent uncertainty around permitting timelines for greenfield projects. While the government has made...
Unpacked: How Loyalty Programs Power Lifecycle Marketing Strategies
Loyalty programs are evolving from simple point‑based discounts to data‑driven lifecycle marketing tools. Consumers—especially Gen Z—demand personalized, transparent experiences while guarding their privacy. Brands that verify permissioned data on‑site can prevent up to $4 billion in reward‑code theft and reduce offer abuse....
Starlink Fixed Internet Now Rivals Cable Services
"I think increasingly Starlink’s fixed internet service is capable enough that it can provide a comparable service to some cable internet options and could become a direct competitor to some cable, DSL or copper ... services,” thanks @rcrwirelessnews ! https://t.co/vgp8DLQuCp
Five Ways Generative AI Is Reinventing Modern Litigation Workflows: Legal Tech Trends
Everlaw unveiled Deep Dive, a generative‑AI engine that lets attorneys pose natural‑language questions to interrogate entire document repositories. The tool interprets context, surfacing relevant communications and tying them to specific dates, turning weeks‑long keyword‑search projects into hour‑long investigations. The article frames...
Toward Equitable Access to Cell and Gene Therapies: Rethinking Co-Payments
Cell and gene therapies now command one‑time price tags exceeding $3 million, creating affordability challenges for the U.S. health‑care system. While patient cost sharing represents a tiny slice of total spending, deductibles and coinsurance can still impose thousands of dollars in...
Judge Nelson Leverages Kalshi’s Own Words Against It
Judge Nelson is using Kalshi's own words against it from the DC case (i.e., that Congress didn't want sports-event contracts--mirroring Judge Abelson's comments from the MD oral argument. And we know how that one turned out. Nelson is firmly in...
Hope Downs Ruling ‘Clear Win’ for Gina Rinehart, Prominent Industry Analyst Says – by Samantha Goerling and Andrew Hanlon (Australian...
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, secured a decisive court victory in the protracted Hope Downs legal battle. Justice Jennifer Smith dismissed all competing claims, including those from Rinehart’s children and the Wright family, affirming Hancock Prospecting’s ownership stake in the...
Coastal Bend Bancshares to Acquire First National Bank
Deal Profile: Coastal Bend Bancshares to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca | S&P Global Market Intelligence https://t.co/prXztdmOoY
U.S. Military Rolls Out Digital Brain‑Health Card for Service Members
The Military Health System has introduced a downloadable digital brain‑health card that uses a QR code to connect service members to the Warfighter Brain Health Hub. The tool centralizes concussion‑recognition guidance, medical‑care pathways, and recovery resources, signaling a new focus...
Bolivia Launches Secluded Adventure Escapes as Travelers Seek Low‑Impact Destinations
Bolivia announced a suite of new remote itineraries in the Andes and Amazon, targeting adventure travelers who prefer low‑impact, off‑the‑beaten‑path experiences. The move aligns the country with a worldwide trend toward quieter, nature‑first tourism and aims to boost arrivals by...
Scientists Propose Abandoning GLP‑1 as Obesity Target
Researchers behind GLP-1 obesity drugs advance new approach: Drop GLP-1 as a target https://t.co/ADzYb2Zqal via @statnews
Solar PPA Prices in Q1 2026 Fall in Europe, Rise in North America
LevelTen Energy reports that average solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices fell 13% year‑on‑year to €55.05/MWh (US$64.83/MWh) in Europe during Q1 2026, marking five straight quarters of decline. In contrast, North American solar PPAs rose 13% YoY to US$64.49/MWh, driven by...
Mii Interactions Took Six Years to Perfect, Says Lead Programmer
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lead programmer Takaomi Ueno has said one of the most challenging aspects of development was Mii interactions and that it took around "six or seven years" to get right. https://t.co/Wx0vgq0II5
Speculation EXPLODES After White House Asked About 10 Missing/Dead Scientists with Nuclear Secrets
The White House publicly acknowledged reports that at least ten U.S. scientists and experts with access to classified nuclear or aerospace information have died or vanished since mid‑2024. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said she would consult relevant agencies and seek...
‘The Secretary Kennedy Podcast’ Kicks Off With a Question: How to Feed the Masses Better Food for Less Money?
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy launched his first "Secretary Kennedy Podcast" on April 15, centering on turning policy into action to curb chronic disease by overhauling the nation’s food system. In the debut episode, chef‑entrepreneur Robert...
As De Beers Bid Deadline Looms, Botswana Pushes for Control – by William Clowes, Thomas Biesheuvel, Mbongeni Mguni and Antony...
Anglo American has set an April 16 deadline for bids to sell its De Beers diamond business, as the company moves to exit a market plagued by a deep downturn. Botswana, which already holds a 15% stake and mines two‑thirds of De Beers’...
Rihanna Hits 200 Million RIAA Singles Certifications, First Woman to Do So
Rihanna has become the first female artist in RIAA history to exceed 200 million certified singles, reaching 200.5 million units despite not releasing a full album since 2016. The milestone highlights the streaming era’s ability to keep legacy catalogs commercially vibrant.
Insiders Take | 01 - The Efficiency Is in the Planning, Not the Software
General Superintendent Chris Masse of EllisDon describes how a pilot with Buildots transformed his approach to construction planning. The cloud‑based platform quickly processed 3,000 schedule items, turning a manual update process into a rapid scan and verification workflow. By stripping...
Zendaya-Led Dark Comedy 'The Drama' Hits Box‑Office Milestone in Second Weekend
Zendaya's dark comedy 'The Drama' cleared a major box‑office hurdle in its second weekend, propelling the film onto A24's elite list of high‑grossing releases. The $28 million production’s performance highlights the distributor’s growing strength in the mid‑budget market.
Four‑Soil Rammed‑Earth Home Redefines Sustainable Luxury in India
Hiren Patel Architects + Design completed A House Born of Four Soils, a 790‑square‑metre residence on the outskirts of Ahmedabad that uses sand from four neighboring regions to form striking, coloured rammed‑earth walls. The project blends minimalist luxury with locally...
AI Could Let Hollywood Produce 50 Films, Not One
Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster https://t.co/99XNdfmlAn
Should We Ban Teens From Social Media? The Fight That Could Change Childhood Forever
The UK Parliament voted against a blanket ban on social‑media use for under‑16s, despite mounting pressure from bereaved parents and mental‑health advocates. Across the Atlantic, recent U.S. court decisions have signaled a willingness to hold platforms accountable for youth safety....
Albertsons Media Collective Offers New Measurement for Advertisers
Albertsons Media Collective launched an onsite incrementality measurement tool that isolates the causal impact of display ads on sales using test‑and‑control frameworks. The solution, dubbed iROAS, quantifies revenue generated solely by advertising, revealing up to a 6.5‑fold variance across campaigns....
Yannick Alléno Sets Michelin Record with 18 Stars Across 21 Restaurants
Chef Yannick Alléno has reached a historic milestone, earning his 18th Michelin star for Monsieur Dior Restaurant in Paris and becoming the most Michelin‑decorated chef worldwide. The achievement caps a year of rapid expansion and solidifies his influence on modern...
Energy Is the Economy: And the Economy Is Still Overwhelmingly Fossil Fuelled – by Amanda Van Dyke (Substack – April...
Amanda van Dyke argues that modern civilization is fundamentally an energy system, not an information system, and that despite the rhetoric around clean power, over 80% of global energy still comes from oil, coal and gas. She warns that the...
Oh Look, The MAGA FTC Built The Censorship Industrial Complex It Was Screaming About
The Federal Trade Commission, backed by eight red‑state attorneys general, forced all five major U.S. advertising agency holding companies to cease using NewsGuard’s journalism‑rating service. The move extends a prior condition on the Omnicom‑IPG merger and is framed as an...
With Masala Steak Frites and Chai Cocktails, an L.A.-favorite Indian Restaurant Evolves in Venice
The Mahendro family opened Badmaash Venice, its first new location in eight years, featuring masala‑spiced steak frites, chai‑infused cocktails and a sustainability‑focused menu. Sushi Samba debuted a rooftop venue in West Hollywood that blends Peruvian, Japanese and Brazilian flavors with high‑end...
Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Historic, Hindered by Hezbollah
Israel, Lebanon peace talks would be historic, but also very difficult, especially because Hezbollah wouldn’t go along with it. https://t.co/ZApoYd48NM
Southbound I‑75 Closed for Linn Street Bridge Demolition, Detours Recommended
The Ohio Department of Transportation will close southbound I‑75 between Freeman Avenue and Eighth/Ninth streets from 11 p.m. on April 17 until 5 a.m. on April 20 to finish demolishing the Linn Street Bridge. The half‑mile shutdown, lasting 54 hours, is a key step in...
Bondi Rescue Star Harrison Reid Sells Rose Bay Apartment for $1.5 Million AUD
Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard Harrison Reid sold his two‑bedroom Rose Bay apartment for $1.5 million AUD (≈$990,000 USD), a profit of about $500,000 AUD since his 2019 purchase. The sale underscores lingering demand for premium waterfront units as the star pivots...
Grok Powers Code‑list Integration for a DIY X News Site
Grok might be behind the Anthropics and OpenAIs but when it hooks code up to lists then we can create things like my news site inside of X: https://t.co/kiuZ7QXLzb That's when things great really fun here on X.
US Threatens Chinese Banks, Tightening Iran Oil Blockade
The US yesterday warned 2 Chinese banks they're at risk of secondary sanctions if they help buyers of Iran's oil. This is a very big deal. Iran has a bunch of fully-laden oil tankers already outside the SoH. This shuts...
Hyperscayle Launches 12‑Month RevOps AI Transformation Program for B2B Companies
Hyperscayle announced a 12‑month RevOps AI Transformation Program aimed at helping B2B organizations systematically adopt AI across sales, marketing and account teams. The prescriptive engagement combines traditional RevOps strategy with hands‑on AI implementation, targeting mid‑market and enterprise customers.
HBO Max Launches in India on JioHotstar, Priced at $0.53 per Month
Warner Bros. Discovery has rolled out HBO Max in India through an exclusive partnership with JioHotstar, offering the service as a ₹49 (≈$0.53) per‑month add‑on. The launch bundles flagship series like Euphoria Season 3 with a full slate of HBO, Max...
How Kansas City Is Preparing Roads and Transit for the 2026 World Cup
Kansas City will host several 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at GEHA Field, prompting a coordinated effort by Missouri and Kansas transportation agencies to mitigate congestion. MoDOT and KDOT are pausing 14 road projects and enhancing signage, litter removal, and...
Judge Nelson Challenges CA3 Majority on Rule 40.11(a)(1)
Rule 40.11(a)(1) taking center stage at the oral argument, as Judge Nelson indicates that he disagrees with the CA3 majority’s analysis of that point and has PM counsel on ropes.
YouTube Reportedly Nears Deal for 5 NFL Games as League Expands Streaming Push
The NFL is in advanced negotiations with YouTube to secure a five‑game regular‑season package, now at the contract‑review stage. The proposed slate would likely feature international matchups and early‑kickoff games previously aired on NFL Network. YouTube, which streamed a 2025...
Mount Sinai Uses AI to Enhance the Speed of Genomic Testing
Mount Sinai Health System is deploying Sophia Genetics' cloud‑native DDM platform to embed AI into its pathology workflow. The platform analyzes genomic and multimodal data, linking to a network of 800 global cancer institutions. AI-driven analytics reduce hands‑on analysis, accelerating...
The Team Behind Zohran Mamdani’s Viral Campaign Wants More Political Candidates to Get Candid on Social Media
At AD Week, Melted Solids—co‑founders Anthony DiMieri and Debbie Saslaw—and video director Donald Borenstein broke down the social‑video playbook that helped Zohran Mamdani win New York City’s mayoral race. Their strategy centered on authentic, on‑the‑fly footage that let Mamdani riff in...
Target Puts Creators at Forefront of Pokémon Anniversary Campaign
Target is launching a 100‑item Pokémon × Target collection to mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary, rolling out May 2‑June 6 in select stores and online. The campaign puts social creators such as Sydeon and SuperDuperDani front‑and‑center as “trainers,” extending the promotion across social, digital,...
CFTC Shift Could Undermine Prediction Markets' Legal Standing
Much of the prediction markets' legal case is based on the idea they have authority, in part, because of the CFTC. The problem with any reliance on the CFTC is that in the next two to three years, the makeup...
Stealth Satellite Signals Restore Connectivity for Millions in Iran Blackout
NetFreedom Pioneers deployed its Toosheh stealth‑signal platform to broadcast files over ordinary satellite TV, giving limited but vital connectivity to an estimated 90 million people cut off by Iran’s Jan 8, 2026 internet blackout. The workaround bypassed deep‑packet inspection and state‑controlled gateways, illustrating...
Robinhood Shares Jump 10% as SEC Drops $25,000 Margin Rule
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) rallied more than 10% to $87.32 after the SEC removed the $25,000 equity minimum for day‑trading accounts. The regulatory shift is expected to lift trading volume, spark new Gold subscriptions and fuel the broker’s upcoming earnings narrative.
BrandSpark Study Shows Heinz, Dove, Miralax Lead Gen Z Trust Rankings
BrandSpark’s latest trust index places Heinz mustard, Dove women’s deodorant and Miralax laxatives at the top of Gen Z’s most‑trusted brands, with Heinz posting a +32.7% trust‑share gap. The findings signal a shift toward products that demonstrate transparency and consistent...