Robert Reffkin Says He’s Not Trying to ‘Destroy the MLS’
Compass International Holdings CEO Robert Reffkin told real‑estate executives at the T3 Leadership Summit that he is not trying to dismantle multiple‑listing services (MLS) but wants them to be more flexible. He opposed mandatory syndication of listings to third‑party portals and advocated for broader acceptance of private and exclusive listings. Reffkin linked Compass’s recent acquisition of Anywhere to restrictive MLS rules that limit agents’ ability to market homes. The announcement coincided with Chicago‑based MLS MRED opening nationwide access, starting with Compass agents.
“The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives: Orange County” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced a new reality spin‑off, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County," slated for Hulu and Disney+ later this year. The series tracks a group of young mothers in Orange County as they balance Mormon faith with modern...
Isa Briones Reminisces on Her Two Seasons of ‘The Pitt’ and What She Sees for Santos in the Future [VIDEO...
Isa Briones has become a breakout star on HBO Max’s drama *The Pitt*, starring as Dr. Trinity Santos for two seasons. The series earned five Emmys in its debut, and Briones is now Emmy‑eligible for Outstanding Supporting Actress. She also...
Litigation Trends to Watch: FTC Unleashes Wave of Consumer and Antitrust Actions. Plus, Pacific Trial Attorneys Advocates for Consumers in...
The FTC is rolling out a new rule to clarify joint‑employer status as part of a broader wave of consumer and antitrust actions, signaling heightened scrutiny of staffing, outsourcing, and franchise arrangements. At the same time, Palantir tied its chief...
US Tribe Holds up Magnesium Project in Canada
West High Yield Resources' Record Ridge magnesium mine in British Columbia remains stalled after the BC Court of Appeal upheld a temporary injunction pending judicial review of its environmental permits. The injunction, driven by the Sinixt Confederacy’s demand for formal...
We Urgently Need to Talk About Swap Lines
Izabella Kaminska’s latest Blind Spot piece warns that the current debate over dollar‑swap lines is more than a sovereign’s plea for liquidity—it is a window into the hidden mechanics of global finance. She argues that swap lines reveal who still...
FFXIV 2026 Fan Fest Keynote Recap: Evercold, Evangelion and Everything Announced
Square Enix unveiled its Evercold update for Final Fantasy XIV, slated for a January 2026 launch as part of patch 8.0, alongside a Switch 2 port. The announcement introduced a weekly progression system, new Reborn and Evolved combat modes, expanded character...
Will Polymarket Refund Users After Soldier’s Insider Trading Arrest?
Polymarket and rival Kalshi disclosed multiple insider‑trading incidents, the most notable involving U.S. special‑forces soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who allegedly earned about $400,000 by betting $33,000 on Venezuelan‑related events. Both platforms said they are cooperating with regulators but have...
First‑Time Founders Need Legal Guidance—Watch My Startup Channel
What I hear from first time founders: I don’t know what I don’t know Most founders want to work with me because of my 10+ years of experience working with startups. Well, did you know I have a YouTube channel where I post...
US Bill Allocates US$500 Million to Taiwan Defense
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s FY 2027 National Security and State Department bill earmarks at least $500 million for Taiwan under the Foreign Military Financing program, contingent on the State and Defense secretaries prioritizing deliveries. The bill allocates $47.32 billion in total, about...
US Urged to Act over Chinese Pressure
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee warned Washington against normalizing Chinese pressure after Mauritius, Seychelles and Madagascar withdrew overflight permission for Taiwan President William Lai’s planned visit to Eswatini. The three African nations cited Beijing’s influence, prompting US lawmakers to...
Taiwan’s Strategic Importance Set to Grow
At a Taipei seminar, Institute for National Policy Research president Tien Hung‑mao warned that the United States’ post‑war strategy will pivot toward the Americas and the Indo‑Pacific, elevating Taiwan’s strategic value. He urged Taiwan to bolster missile stockpiles, energy resilience,...
Myanmar’s Government Locks Down 60 Townships
Myanmar’s military president Min Aung Hlaing issued emergency ordinances placing 60 townships under direct military control for 90 days. The lockdown spans Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Shan, Rakhine states and the Sagaing, Magway and Mandalay regions, transferring executive and judicial authority to chief...
Lawmakers Pass Amusement Tax Reductions
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan approved amendments to the Amusement Tax Act, eliminating taxes on cinema tickets, live performances and sports events. Previously, rates reached 60% for cinemas, 30% for concerts and 10% for sports. The reforms also cut the maximum tax...
Standoff with Iran Intensifies After Trump’s ‘Kill’ Order
President Donald Trump escalated the U.S.-Iran standoff by ordering the Navy to "shoot and kill" any small vessel in the Strait of Hormuz suspected of laying mines. Iran responded by pledging to keep the strategic waterway closed to all but...
CSIST to Partner with Saronic Tech on USVs
The Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S.-based Saronic Technologies, alongside Maritime Tactical Systems, to co‑develop modular uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). The partnership aims to slash manufacturing overhead, accelerate development and diversify Taiwan’s...
Justices Appear Skeptical of Investor-Harm Requirement in Sripetch SEC Disgorgement Case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 20, 2026 in Sripetch v. SEC, focusing on whether the SEC must demonstrate pecuniary harm to investors before a court can order disgorgement. The case follows a Ninth Circuit decision that allowed a...
Why Health Care Fraud Detection Requires Payment Integrity Alignment
Health care organizations are grappling with a structural split between payment integrity (PI) teams and special investigations units (SIU), which often review the same providers with divergent conclusions. While PI focuses on claim accuracy, SIU hunts for fraudulent intent, leading...
Devs Behind Canceled Xbox Game Are Hiring for an Unannounced AAA Open-World Title — Are They Reviving One of My...
Avalanche Studios, the creator of the Just Cause series, has posted senior‑level job listings that reference an unannounced AAA open‑world project. The studio’s previous Xbox‑exclusive, Contraband, was cancelled by Microsoft last year, leaving the team in search of a new flagship...
Falklands War: Censored Conflict, Media Spin, Political Distraction
The funny thing is, when I was reading the Citrini report where they sent their analyst to Oman to count the ships getting through the Hormuz, all I could think of was Brian Hanrahan counting them out and counting them...
This X-Ray Image Shows Our Solar System 'Breathing'
Astronomers using the eROSITA X‑ray telescope have produced the clearest soft‑X‑ray map of the sky, revealing the “breath” of the solar system—solar wind charge exchange (SWCX) occurring when charged particles collide with Earth’s atmosphere and the heliosphere. The phenomenon, previously...
Facebook News Creator Shares AI-Generated Image of Body Bags at Hastings Triple-Homicide - Police and Netsafe Issue Warning over Fake...
A Facebook news page shared an AI‑generated image depicting body bags at the Hastings triple‑homicide scene, prompting criticism from police and online‑safety group Netsafe. The image, posted by Australia/NZ Crime TV, contained obvious AI errors such as a misspelled “ambulance”...
Michter’s Just Unveiled Its First Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey
Michter’s has introduced its first barrel‑strength US 1 Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey, bottled at an average 111.5 proof. The distillery achieved the lower‑ABV barrel‑proof profile by using a 103‑proof entry spirit, below the industry norm. The new release follows earlier barrel‑strength...
Nissan Says CVTs Make Sense—But Not For Everything: 'Not Putting A CVT In A Skyline'
Nissan announced that continuously variable transmissions will remain in its small, light‑duty models but will be phased out of larger and performance vehicles. The automaker settled a class‑action lawsuit, paying $3 million to Maxima and Murano owners and extending related warranties....
Finding a Doctor Who Gets Rare Post‑COVID Conditions
OK faith in the humans of modern medicine restored. Bad: My insurance company sent me to an urgent care that doesn’t accept my insurance. Good: The second one we tried did. Doc comes in, and when I said: “Post-COVID Dysautonomia and MCAS,”...
#516 - Amazon Japan, AI Ads, And Global Growth
In this episode, host Bradley Sutton chats with longtime Japan resident and e‑commerce expert Martin about the unique dynamics of selling on Amazon Japan and the broader Japanese marketplace. Martin explains how Amazon Japan has become the third‑largest Amazon marketplace...
Alberta Establishes New Office to Spur on IP Development
Alberta announced the creation of the Alberta Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), a nonprofit hub funded with $8 million CAD (about $5.8 million USD). Operated by Alberta Innovates, the office will provide legal, market and educational support to help researchers and startups protect...
AI Data Centers Driving Photonics Stock Surge Amid Copper Limits
Photonics stocks are rising because AI data centers are hitting copper’s physical bandwidth limits. Optical interconnects carry more data, faster, over longer distances. Hyperscalers are now mandating the transition at scale, creating a structural supply shortage across transceivers, lasers, and...
Wisconsin Sues 5 Prediction Markets, Alleging Illegal Sports Betting
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed lawsuits against five prediction‑market platforms—Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarket and Crypto.com—accusing them of illegal sports betting disguised as event contracts. The state seeks a declaration of public nuisance and both preliminary and permanent injunctions to...
Saks Settles Fight With Simon Property, Cuts Deal With Creditors
Bankrupt luxury retailer Saks Global Enterprises reached settlements with landlord Simon Property Group and its main creditor groups, clearing key hurdles in its Chapter 11 case. The Simon agreement resolves unpaid‑rent claims and averts closure of two flagship stores, while the...
Resorts World Set to Open NYC’s First Table Games Casino
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) will open the city’s first live table‑games casino on April 28, featuring more than 240 tables for blackjack, craps, baccarat and roulette alongside thousands of slots. The venue sits on the third floor of the...
AI Threatens Trust in Doctors, Especially Among Youth
AI is going to radically reshape who we trust and how we get information. A new report from @EdelmanPR finds that AI is reshaping perceptions of medical expertise, with 64% of consumers believing users fluent with AI can match or...
Vintage Weekly Bus Passes
Jason Kottke highlighted a Flickr‑sourced collection of vintage weekly bus passes from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, covering the period 1930‑1979. The archive includes scanned images of every weekly ticket issued over five decades, offering a visual timeline of fare media. While the...
US Commercial Property Prices Surge to Strongest Gain Since 2022
U.S. commercial property prices just hit a major turning point. In March, the RCA CPPI US National All-Property Index climbed 2.1% year-over-year, marking the strongest annual gain since late 2022. The momentum is building quickly. The index rose 1.1% on a quarter-over-quarter...
Seasonal Market Shows Prices Converging Year‑over‑year
Seasonal vibes. The average and median price twinning through the years. And we're having a seasonal market this year in all the stats (prices, days on market, etc...). https://t.co/LZLx8aCcYJ
Bioprocessing Method Is a Critical Factor for IgM Oligomerization
Researchers compared fed‑batch and semi‑continuous perfusion bioprocesses for recombinant IgM production in CHO DG44 and CHO K1 cell lines, generating either pentameric (5IgM) or hexameric (6IgM) antibodies with or without a J‑chain. The perfusion approach, which continuously supplies fresh medium...
New Backrooms Teasers Intensify Unsettling Atmosphere
Backrooms has got some new teaser images, and they've made me feel very unsettled. https://t.co/MSZFPENEwa
Big Tech Constructs India's Unwanted Digital Wall
India didn't need to build a Great (digital) Wall like China. Big tech is building it for India ... Meta on social, Apple/Google on apps, etc. etc. >> India among countries where Meta automatically blocks flagged content https://t.co/GXi2QNeMIo
Iran Cyber Campaign Targets Critical Infrastructure’s Weakest Links
Operation Epic Fury marks Iran’s shift from espionage to disruptive cyber attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure. Iranian‑affiliated APT groups are actively exploiting internet‑facing programmable logic controllers in water, energy and government sectors, causing operational disruptions and financial loss. The campaign...
Finding High‑Density Housing Americans Actually Want
I wonder what kind of housing type can support that level of density … while being the kind that Americans say they most want? 🤔🤔 https://t.co/mFLKMuevV8
Air Force to Introduce C‑37C, Replacing Legacy Fleet by 2027
The Air Force wants to start recapitalizing its C-37 executive airlift fleet, bringing on the C-37C in 2027 to replace C-37A/Bs. https://t.co/LjA6EBohu2
Ferry Tank Failure: Successful SR22 Ditching in the Pacific
In January 2015 a brand‑new Cirrus SR22 ferrying from California to Hawaii suffered a catastrophic auxiliary‑fuel‑tank failure, leaving the aircraft with only wing‑tank fuel for the Pacific crossing. The pilot declared an emergency, attempted improvised siphoning, and ultimately deployed the...
SAP Flop Costs Lamb Weston $135M, Erodes Trust
A failed SAP implementation cost Lamb Weston $135M in lost sales, reduced net income by $72M, and dropped their stock price 20%. Customers lost trust due to unreliable supply. A costly lesson in project management. #SAPFailure #BusinessLessons https://t.co/QNMRcdyOOB
Hegseth’s Two TMZ Questions Nail SNL Cold Opening
The perfect SNL Cold Opening here: Hegseth gives 2 questions to TMZ at Operation Epic Fury briefing https://t.co/T0IA8bppUL
Journey to Joy: Leveraging National Burnout Data — Executive Insights and Innovations From Leading Health Systems
Physician well‑being is emerging as a core quality metric, prompting health systems to replace generic engagement surveys with targeted burnout assessments. The American Medical Association highlighted its Organizational Biopsy® tool, now deployed by over 130 organizations, which tracks EHR burden,...
Lip‑Bu Tan Leads Intel to 4× Market‑Cap Surge
how Lip-Bu Tan rolling up to Intel’s Friday Happy Hour after INTC market cap has spiked 4x to $414B since he became CEO in March 2025 https://t.co/2QA1OSzLVI
AIO Click‑Through Rate Doubles to 2.4% in Feb
Looks like CTR for AIOs is coming back from a low of 1.3% CTR in Dec 2025 to 2.4% in Feb 2026. We looked at about 2 Billion impressions... check the whole study: https://t.co/5uV6BgoOsx https://t.co/qB32orXAkD
Contact Interaction Boosts Perovskite PV Efficiency and Stability
Researchers at Korea University and the University of Surrey introduced a contact‑triggered cationic interaction (CCI) method that aligns cations when two perovskite films touch, reorganising the crystal lattice throughout the absorber layer. The approach lifted certified power‑conversion efficiency to 25.61%...
Demand Grows for Comprehensive, Citable Law API
people really want the law to be available by API. historical, current, up to date. published cases, unpublished cases. citable.
Bosch Launches 3rd Generation SiC MOSFETs
Bosch unveiled its third‑generation silicon‑carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, featuring a dual‑channel trench architecture that cuts specific on‑resistance by 20%, thins the die by 40%, and raises short‑circuit withstand capability by roughly 10%. The redesign also supports 200 mm wafer production, boosting chips...