Gen V Canceled After Two Seasons / Dutton Ranch Creator Ousted Ahead of Premiere / HBO Docuseries to Tackle the...
Amazon Prime Video announced that the YA spinoff *Gen V* will end after two seasons, even as the broader *The Boys* universe pivots to a new series, *Vought Rising*, slated for 2027. The cancellation comes amid mixed ratings and a crowded streaming market. Meanwhile, the creator of the upcoming western drama *Dutton Ranch* was removed from the project just weeks before its premiere, reportedly over creative disagreements. HBO also revealed a forthcoming docuseries that will investigate the secretive, cult‑like Zizians, adding another true‑crime entry to its slate.
Advanced Green Technologies Installs 2.2-MW Solar Project on Orlando Convention Center
Advanced Green Technologies has completed a 2.2 MW DC rooftop solar array at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, more than doubling the venue’s previous solar output while using the same roof footprint. The project, built with Hanwha Q CELLS modules and SolarEdge...
US Sounds Alarm on China’s AI Distillation as DeepSeek V4 Debuts
The White House announced plans to curb unauthorized AI model distillation after evidence that Chinese firms, notably DeepSeek, are extracting capabilities from U.S. frontier models. DeepSeek unveiled its V4 system, claiming performance close to GPT‑5.2 and Gemini‑3.0‑Pro, using a new...
Iran’s Cyber Threat May Be Less ‘Shock and Awe’ than ‘Low and Slow,’ Officials Say
After a CISA advisory warned of Iranian‑linked cyber actors targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, officials say the threat is more likely low‑and‑slow opportunistic intrusions than a shock‑and‑awe campaign. Former NSA director Tim Haugh and cyber‑security veteran Kevin Mandia note Iran’s tactics...
Futures Settle: Bears Tighten Grip on Natural Gas as May Contract Heads Toward Expiry
Natural gas spot prices fell Friday as a force majeure limited Permian northbound capacity, pushing regional prices toward record lows. The decline fed into NYMEX futures, with the May contract slipping below the $2.50 support level as storage builds and...
Charts Reveal Housing Impact as Powell Leaves, Warsh Begins
@housingwire A lot of charts in this one discussing the end of Powell's term and the Warsh era. #housing #realestate #mortgagerates #federalreserve #chartdaddy
Credit Flows Jump 38% in FY26 as RBI Easing Boosts Demand
Credit flows in India surged 38% in FY26, reaching ₹44.6 lakh crore (≈$537 bn), after an 8% contraction the previous year. The RBI’s easing cycle—125 bps rate cuts, a 100 bps CRR reduction and ₹8.8 lakh crore liquidity infusion—pushed lending rates down to 9%, reviving demand. Outstanding...
The Slow March of Clinical Biomarkers to Become Surrogate Endpoints
Clinicians are urging the FDA to recognize more clinical biomarkers as surrogate endpoints, hoping to accelerate drug approvals and reduce trial durations. Regulators remain cautious, approving only six biomarkers through the 2007 Biomarker Qualification Programme and often demanding definitive clinical...
Insurance Quoting Enters the AI Conversation Layer
Simply Business, a Travelers subsidiary, introduced a ChatGPT‑based insurance app on April 23 that lets U.S. small‑business owners obtain an indicative quote by entering just three data points: business type, estimated annual revenue and ZIP code. The conversational interface delivers...
Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This August
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 this August. The Switch 2 version will require its own subscription, separate from Nintendo Switch Online, with a 50% discount for current FFXIV subscribers. The MMO already runs on PlayStation,...
No-Option CLTI Patients Report Better QoL After Blood Flow Diversion Therapy: PROMISE III
The PROMISE III trial shows that transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins (TADV) using the LimFlow device markedly improves quality of life for no‑option chronic limb‑threatening ischemia (CLTI) patients. At six months, 80% of participants had healed or healing foot wounds...
Live with Mike Pesca
Ethan Strauss hosted a live video podcast with veteran journalist Mike Pesca, focusing on the craft of writing and the challenges facing writers today. The episode aired on Strauss’s Substack platform and featured a Q&A segment that allowed listeners to...
Alphamab Oncology to Present Phase 1 Data on Bispecific ADC JSKN016 in HER2-Negative Breast Cancer at ASCO 2026
Alphamab Oncology will unveil Phase 1 results for its bispecific antibody‑drug conjugate JSKN016 at ASCO 2026, focusing on HER2‑negative breast cancer. The first‑in‑human trial in China demonstrated antitumor activity and a manageable safety profile in heavily pretreated patients, including triple‑negative cases. JSKN016...
FASB Steps Toward Extending ‘Portfolio Layer’ Hedge Rules to Liabilities
The Financial Accounting Standards Board voted unanimously to add a project that would extend the portfolio‑layer method of hedge accounting to interest‑rate‑sensitive liabilities. Currently, GAAP limits the method to assets, leaving insurers and banks unable to hedge life‑insurance policies, annuities...
Capital One Quicksilver Switching to Discover Network, Adds 3% Bonus Categories
Capital One announced that its flagship Quicksilver card will transition to the Discover network, with new Discover‑branded cards mailed in May 2026. The move introduces tiered cash‑back, offering unlimited 3% on groceries and gas while keeping the existing 1.5% flat‑rate on...
House Lawmakers Introduce Quantum Initiative Reauthorization
House lawmakers introduced a new version of the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, led by Rep. Randy Weber and co‑sponsored by Reps. Brian Babin and Jay Obernolte. The bill restores the National Quantum Advisory Committee and tasks NIST with setting...
Why Crude Prices Won’t Fall Back to Levels Seen Before the Iran War Anyti...
SLB and Halliburton warned that crude oil prices will stay elevated longer as the Iran‑Israel conflict disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil shipments. Both companies cited supply interruptions, infrastructure damage and a heightened geopolitical risk...
Final Fantasy XIV X Evangelion Raid Series Announced
At the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, Square Enix announced a crossover 24‑person Alliance raid series based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime. The project, supervised by Khara, is tentatively called "Ghosts of Desire" and will span...
Policy Week in Review – April 24, 2026
On April 22 the U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposed rule that splits joint‑employer analysis into horizontal and vertical categories and emphasizes actual control over reserved control for vertical determinations, while excluding employee‑status factors. Two days later Senators Hawley and...
13-Acre Suburban Medical Campus Vacant Since 2019 Eyed For Data Center Development
The 12.5‑acre former MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island, Illinois, has been vacant since 2019 and is now being eyed for a data‑center project. Ownership of the site has shifted after Lockwood Development Partners, which bought the property for $20 M,...
Get Spotify's Student Discount and Hulu for Just $6 a Month - Here's How
Spotify is offering a bundled student plan that combines Spotify Premium and Hulu with Ads for $6.99 per month, a steep discount from the regular $12.99 and $7.99 rates. The deal is available to students enrolled at U.S. Title IV‑accredited colleges...
Lawyer Designs Protection; Fiduciary Ensures Real‑world Execution
A lawyer structures the protection. A fiduciary makes sure the strategy actually works in the real world: — Assets — Real estate — Liquidity — Risk
Earn 500 Bonus SkyMiles by Shopping
Delta Air Lines is running a Mother’s Day Bonus Offer on its SkyMiles Shopping portal, rewarding shoppers with up to 500 bonus SkyMiles for a minimum $100 of qualifying purchases. The promotion is active through 11:59:59 PM EDT on May 4, 2026, and each...
AI Turns Concept Into Full Premium Golf Brand Instantly
Took a simple idea for a premium golf brand and built out the whole brand world with ChatGPT’s image generator. Logo, products, packaging, site, email, ad, lifestyle direction, the whole thing. Still blows my mind how fast you can go from a...
Namibia, Angola Telcos Boost Connectivity Deal
Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom signed an MOU and commercial terms agreement in Swakopmund, enabling Angola Telecom to tap international capacity through Namibia’s Equiano subsea cable. The partnership also sets the stage for future interconnection with Angola’s planned SARSSy cable...
The Hidden Dangers of Dental Sedation and Dental Anesthesia in Kids
An 4‑year‑old died after office‑based dental sedation when oxygen levels fell and the child became brain‑dead, highlighting the hidden dangers of pediatric dental anesthesia. The article notes that most anesthesia‑related deaths in office settings involve children aged 2‑5 and are...
Bolloré Reports Q1 Revenue Growth Driven by Energy Segment
Bolloré Group posted Q1 2026 revenue of €815 million (≈ $889 million), a 6.5% organic rise driven primarily by its Energy division, which generated €731 million (≈ $797 million) – up 7.9% thanks to higher oil prices despite modest volume declines. The Industry segment slipped 3.2%...
Sunnybrook Announces $41-Million Gift to Advance Canada’s Global Leadership in Clinical Trials
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre announced a $41 million CAD (≈$30 million USD) philanthropic gift to expand its Sunnybrook Clinical Trials program. The funding creates new leadership positions, boosts biobanking, data management and precision diagnostics, and supports first‑time investigators. By strengthening infrastructure and...
A Century of the ‘Ma Deuce’: How the M2 Browning Became America’s Workhorse Machine Gun
The M2 Browning .50‑caliber machine gun, affectionately called “Ma Deuce,” has been in continuous U.S. service for over a century. Designed by John Moses Browning and refined after World War I, it proved adaptable to aircraft, naval vessels, and ground platforms,...
7 Stunning Wines From Napa Valley’s St. Helena Region to Drink Now
The article spotlights seven standout wines from Napa Valley’s St. Helena AVA, ranging from Cabernet Sauvignons to a Sauvignon Blanc. It provides tasting notes, winemaker backgrounds, and price points that span $63 to $310. The piece also outlines the region’s warm...
As Brands Get Tariff Refunds, What Do They Owe Their Customers?
Retail sales in the UK rose modestly in March, with textile, clothing and footwear stores up 1.2% and department stores up 1.1% after the Iran‑related fuel‑price shock. At the same time, a wave of independent retailers is deliberately shunning e‑commerce,...
Iran’s Top Envoy Heads to Pakistan, Raising Hope for Peace Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Islamabad to lay groundwork for renewed US‑Iran peace talks, with President Trump dispatching envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The United States also signaled Vice President JD Vance’s willingness to travel to Pakistan...
Kunming Airport Transforms Into Indoor Waterfall Amid Storm
Kunming Airport just went full waterfall mode during the torrential rain and hail tonight. water absolutely pouring down from the ceiling like someone turned on a giant tap. One passenger said for a second they genuinely thought it was a...
Air Force Expands KC-46 Fleet to 319, Costs Rise
New: The Air Force wants to greatly increase its KC-46 fleet Long-term plan now includes 319 of the tankers to replace KC-135s. That’s 140 more than the original program of record. Plus, budget docs show fly-away unit costs increasing...
Big Ferries Are Becoming Battery-First Systems
Large vehicle‑carrying ferries over 100 m are beginning to run on batteries, with an operating fleet of just 20 vessels—about 2‑3% of the estimated 700‑900 global large‑ferry stock. The current fleet is hybrid‑heavy; only three ships (15% of the battery‑propulsion group)...
China Unveils Modular Humanoid Robot with Interchangeable Heads
Meet Xiaoling: China’s Modular Humanoid #Robot with Swappable Heads and Multi-Role Capabilities by @StarSnap_1 #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology https://t.co/T0M0PC0S66
Proven Imaging AI Ignored, Unproven LLMs Adopted
Superhuman interpretation AI for medical images, such as mammography and endoscopy, has been proven to improve diagnostic accuracy in multiple randomized trials but mostly not implemented. But LLMs for clinical decision support have little real world medicine proof, but are...
Myths vs Facts About Collaborative Divorce That Change How People Make Decisions
Collaborative divorce is often misunderstood, with myths suggesting it eliminates conflict, guarantees faster resolution, and requires full agreement from the outset. In reality, disputes still arise but are handled in a structured, cooperative setting, timelines depend on case complexity, and...
Ex-ABC Editor Leads Fundraiser for New Nuclear Campaign
Former ABC political editor to host fund-raiser to help launch new nuclear campaign #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/iMAOXQ0wtn https://t.co/csckGVOqIa
Court Ruling May Void COVID IRS Penalties, Claim Refund
A court ruling (Kwong) could mean that COVID-era IRS deadlines were paused, some penalties/interest may not have been valid & you may be able to claim a refund. ⏰ Deadline: 07/10/26 ⚠️ Likely appeal—consider filing a protective claim Worth a look: https://t.co/gOvV9Lmucl
ReConnect Funding Restored in FY2027 USDA Bill
The House Appropriations Committee inserted $40 million for the USDA’s ReConnect program into the FY 2027 spending bill, reversing the agency’s proposal to cut the rural broadband initiative. ReConnect, which provides loans and grants to underserved areas, now receives dedicated funding despite...
AI Agents Will Become Customers, Transforming Business Decisions
AI agents won’t just assist customers, they will become them. @jowyang , General Partner at @BlitzVentures , explains how AI is reshaping decision-making, marketing, and the future of business. https://t.co/WcXRdqBGIn
Exam Problem Shows Carbon Tax Raises Oil Production Costs
Lots of people talking about the industrial carbon tax impact on oil production costs. Here's a problem I used on my final exam this week in my energy economics class (yes, I know 100% capacity factors aren't realistic, but I...
IHS Leaders Tie Cybersecurity Directly to Patient Care
At the 2026 Splunk GovSummit, Indian Health Service leaders declared cybersecurity a core component of patient care. Serving 2.7 million patients across 37 states, IHS ties security to clinical continuity, emphasizing real‑time monitoring and resilience in remote and urban facilities. The...
Human Genetic Optimization Funding Claim Is Pure Fantasy
From Mother Jones story on polygenic selection and embryo editing plans. Absolutely zero chance that human genetic optimization companies raised $36.5 billion in 2024. This number is fantasy. https://t.co/we6euyIMXv
Planning Now Critical Before Scaling Production or Imports
“Having a plan before we go fast, either in local production or imports from China, is the most important moment,” Farley said during a media call. “We’re in that moment right now.” ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #alwaysbecharging 🚨🚨 #FORD #GEELY 🚨🚨 https://t.co/QxRsrAgDcs
FFXIV Same-Region Player Matching Arrives in 7.5X
Square Enix announced at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival that the 7.5X patch will introduce same‑region player matching, allowing characters from any world within a region to group together via Party Finder. The feature will be tested first in...
IATA Digital ID Trial Shows Interoperability Across Countries, Wallets and Biometrics
IATA’s One ID digital identity trial demonstrated the first fully contactless transfer flight, linking passengers' passports and boarding passes to facial‑recognition biometrics across three mobile wallets. The proof‑of‑concept involved Japan Airlines at Tokyo’s Haneda, a transfer in Hong Kong, and...
Form Energy CEO Highlights 100‑Hour Battery Potential
Form Energy CEO Discusses the 100-Hour Battery’s Potential With Heatmap #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/ahw8OwgPQm https://t.co/poZ8utKTfs
Tanzania SGR Project by Yapi Merkezi Secures $2.2bn Loan From Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered has arranged a $2.2 billion loan, backed by export credit agencies, to finance Tanzania's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Lots 3 and 4. The agreement, slated for signing on April 28 in Dodoma, will fund the 757‑mile stretch through Makutupora, Tabora and Isaka,...