GLP-1 Drug Improves Liver Health Independent of Weight Loss, Mouse Study Finds
Researchers at Toronto’s Sinai Health discovered that semaglutide, a GLP‑1 agonist, improves liver function by acting directly on liver sinusoidal endothelial cells, independent of weight loss. The study, published in Cell Metabolism, used mouse models of metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis (MASH) lacking appetite‑controlling receptors, confirming hepatic benefits without any reduction in body weight. This challenges the prevailing view that GLP‑1 drugs help the liver only through weight‑loss‑driven metabolic changes. The findings could reshape dosing strategies and broaden therapeutic use of semaglutide for liver disease.
IP Law Demands Payment; Ignoring Sparks Lawsuits
Actually Sam, we had something like that, except it specifically required you to pay the people whose economic viability you would be jeopardizing. We called it "IP law", and you decided you would rather ignore it and try to fight...
Fordham 33 (Report 5): Trade Secrets
The 33rd Fordham IP Conference featured a panel on trade secrets, highlighting their enduring relevance alongside patents. Speakers noted that while trade‑secret protection is generally easier to secure, many innovators still rely on patents for statutory monopoly rights. The rise...
Bosch May Launch AC Brand in India; Hitachi Label to Stay
Bosch Home Comfort India is assessing the launch of Bosch‑branded air conditioners, marking a potential first AC entry for the brand in Asia. The company will retain sales of Hitachi‑branded units under a long‑term licence after acquiring a controlling stake...
Hyundai Returns to Raise $1.2 Billion From Prime Auto Leases
Hyundai Capital America is launching the Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust 2026‑B, a $1.2 billion transaction backed by 45,321 prime auto leases. The deal issues five tranches of A‑ and B‑class notes, with AAA‑rated A2 and A3 tranches holding a base...
Hilton CEO Argues the Bull Case Despite Iran War and Weak World Cup Signals
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta delivered a bullish outlook at the Semafor World Economy Summit, forecasting that 2026 will outpace 2025 for the hotel sector. He cited a rebound in U.S. mid‑market demand, supportive government policies, AI‑driven pricing, and infrastructure spending...
Trucker Path, Truckstop Expand Freight Access Via Partnership
Trucker Path announced a partnership with freight‑tech platform Truckstop to embed Truckstop's load feed into its TruckLoads mobile app. The integration gives owner‑operators and small fleets direct access to Truckstop’s broader inventory of freight opportunities. Trucker Path says the move...
CLD Companies Say NASA Is Wrong. NASA Says Prove It.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman challenged commercial low‑Earth‑orbit (CLD) station builders to prove a viable market after the agency announced it doubts commercial demand and plans to purchase a core module for the ISS. Axiom Space and Vast submitted feedback arguing...
Fintech SumUp Lines Up Banks for Possible London IPO
SumUp Payments Ltd. is assembling a banking syndicate that includes Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and JPMorgan to explore a first‑time public offering in London. The fintech, known for its point‑of‑sale terminals, could be valued at $10 billion or more, making...
3 Surprising (but Simple) Ways to Save Gas as Fuel Costs Skyrocket
U.S. gasoline prices have surged past $4 per gallon, the highest level since August 2022, driven by geopolitical tensions that have disrupted oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. The American Automobile Association (AAA) links the price spike to a...
Record Diesel Jump as Global Crisis Drives up Kenya Fuel Prices
Kenya will raise diesel prices by a record Ksh 40.30 ($0.31) per litre, taking the pump price to Ksh 206.84 ($1.60). Petrol will also climb by Ksh 28.69 ($0.22) to Ksh 206.97, while kerosene stays flat thanks to a Ksh 99.16 ($0.77) per‑litre subsidy. The...
Scoop: U.S. Eases Bank Sanctions Amid Venezuela's Economic Woes
The U.S. Treasury announced on Tuesday that it is easing sanctions on Venezuela's state‑run banking system, allowing key institutions to transact in U.S. dollars and receive billions from oil sales. The move follows weeks of public‑sector wage protests, where workers...
Trump Pledges U.S. Lead in Next‑gen Satellite Connectivity
President Trump is restoring U.S. leadership in technology & connectivity. America will be first out of the gate with multiple competitors offering fast, next-gen connectivity straight from satellites to your smartphone anywhere in the country. Starlink, Amazon, & others are now empowered...
Crude Oil Slumps As Trump Indicates Resumption Of U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Crude oil prices plunged 7.25% to $91.90 per barrel after President Trump signaled a possible resumption of U.S.-Iran peace talks. The prospect of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing Gulf tensions reduced demand‑related concerns. The International Energy Agency warned...
Starfield’s New Expansion Isn’t Likely to Change Your Mind on the Game
Bethesda released the "New Horizons" expansion for Starfield, adding roughly ten new planets and side quests. The DLC arrives bundled with the Premium Edition, offering it at no extra cost to early purchasers. While the content expands the game's universe,...
Why SAG's 'Tilly Tax' Falls Short of Bollywood's AI Future
The Writers Guild of America clinched a four‑year contract that adds $321 million to health and pension funds but stops short of securing compensation for the use of writers’ work in AI training. Studios must only notify the WGA if they...
The Austin Experience: More Housing, Lower Rents
Austin added roughly 120,000 housing units between 2015 and 2024, expanding its stock by 30% and outpacing the national growth rate. The city’s zoning changes, faster permitting and a $250 million affordable‑housing bond spurred large‑apartment construction near jobs and transit. As...
How Are Crypto Games Doing in 2026?
The crypto‑gaming boom that surged in 2022‑23 has largely collapsed by 2026, with total market revenue estimated at roughly $200 million—down more than 70% from its peak. Regulatory crackdowns on unregistered securities and the fallout from high‑profile token failures have driven...
NBC Plans to Air NBA Playoffs Following Derby, Preakness
NBC Sports announced it will use the Kentucky Derby and possibly the Preakness Stakes as lead‑ins for its 2026 NBA playoff broadcasts. The network will air three consecutive nights of double‑header games to kick off its first postseason coverage since...
California Investment Manager To Plead Guilty In Federal Fraud Case
Ken Mattson, former CEO of LeFever Mattson, pleaded guilty to a single wire‑fraud count in a federal case that exposed a 15‑year Ponzi scheme. Prosecutors say he siphoned more than $100 million from hundreds of investors by selling fake interests and...
‘Stealing Signs Won’t Change Minds’: Proposed 50% Property Tax Hike Sparks Bitter Tax Battle in Massachusetts Town
South Hadley, Massachusetts, faces a $3 million budget shortfall and has placed two property‑tax override measures on the ballot—a $9 million and an $11 million option that would lift the town’s tax limit and increase the median homeowner’s bill by roughly 50% over...
Whoop Joins Medicare via CMS ACCESS Program
WHOOP 🤝 MEDICARE This week marks a defining moment for @whoop - and a major leap forward for Medicare with eligible individuals now able to receive Whoop as part of their care. Our affiliated healthcare provider, Whoop Physician Services, PC, has been...
Trust in News Rises After Years of Decline in NZ. What’s Behind the Shift?
Public trust in New Zealand news climbed to 37% this year, up from 32% a year earlier, marking the first rise since the 2020 baseline. Trust in the specific outlets individuals consume also improved, reaching 50% versus 45% in the prior...
Beef Is Making a Comeback – Does It Fit Into a Healthy Diet?
The USDA’s 2026 dietary guidelines have moved beef to the centerpiece of the food pyramid, signaling a major policy shift after decades of urging Americans to limit red meat. Consumption of beef is climbing in the United States, buoyed by...
Gas Prices EXPLODE as Hormuz Is Blocked! EP740
Survival Dispatch released a preview of its evening podcast warning that gasoline prices are set to surge as the Strait of Hormuz faces a new blockade. The U.S. Navy began restricting Iranian ports on April 13, raising concerns over a...
Low‑cost Vaccines Bypass Big Pharma, Influencers Profit
No, the opposite. I develop low cost vaccines that bypass big pharma. The only shills are those connected to the corrupt wellness influencer industry, which buys whatever it can in bulk cheap so they can jack up the price with...
Rehabilitation Of Employee Housing Begins At Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve
The National Park Service has broken ground on a $14 million rehabilitation of employee housing at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado. Thirteen units built in the 1960s will be upgraded with fire‑protection, wastewater, water‑damage repairs, interior and...
This Site Supercharges Your Library Card with Reciprocal Libraries
An emerging platform expands the utility of standard library cards by linking them to a reciprocal network of libraries nationwide. Through integration with the Libby app, users can borrow e‑books, audiobooks, and magazines from any participating library without additional fees....
Nvidia Says Pragmata Looks ‘Improved’ With Path Tracing, And It Most Certainly Doesn’t
Nvidia claimed that enabling RTX path tracing in Capcom’s upcoming sci‑fi shooter Pragmata improves visual fidelity, showcasing side‑by‑side comparisons that emphasize more accurate shadows and reflections. Independent reviewers, however, say the RTX version looks washed out, with reduced depth and...
Helping Healthcare IT Teams Do More and Avoid Burnout
UVA Health’s chief technology officer, Zeb Elliott, used the HIMSS Executive Connect program to redesign how his IT department engages staff. By adopting agile sprint cycles, mental‑health check‑ins, and automation tools, the team lifted output while curbing overtime. The changes...
EPG Collaborates with Microsoft on the Supply Chain of the Future
Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG) has teamed with Microsoft to launch its AI‑native supply‑chain platform, AURA, on the Azure cloud. The partnership adds a SaaS delivery model alongside EPG's private EPX hosting, enabling global scalability and robust security. Integrated interfaces to...
Claude Mythos Preview Completes Full Cyberattack Simulation for the First Time
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, released in early April, has become the first AI model to autonomously execute a full 32‑step corporate network takeover in a controlled simulation. In tests conducted by the UK AI Security Institute, the model completed an...
Executive Coaching Helps Leaders Grow Through Discomfort
UVA Health Chief Technology Officer Zeb Elliott credits executive coaching from the Healthcare Leadership Institute, delivered via HIMSS Executive Connect, for surfacing uncomfortable but honest feedback that highlighted gaps in his leadership style. The coaching program prompted Elliott to confront...
PREPA Judge Tells Parties to Look at the Past Before the Future
U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain ordered the PREPA Title III bankruptcy parties to first litigate the bondholders’ accounting counterclaim, emphasizing past reporting over speculative future valuations. She noted that methodological disputes over how to value the secured claim must be resolved...
Microsoft Funds Physics‑driven Dungeon Crawler Awaysis, Featuring Hip Tanaka
NEW: When I took a meeting to try out Awaysis, I was expecting to play a physics-driven dungeon crawler I did and it was cool I did not expect to learn that Microsoft fully funded its development Nor the chance connection that led...
Journalist Rushfield Explains “Block the Merger” Controversy
…by carrying a bag of “block the merger” buttons. It appears other journalists dropped a dime on @richardrushfield and it’s a whole mess. I found Richard in the hallway at CinemaCon and he explained his side…. By me and @CorbinBolies
Pharmaceutical Executive Daily: AbbVie and Haisco Enter $745 Million Licensing Agreement
AbbVie signed an exclusive licensing deal with China’s Haisco Pharmaceutical to develop, manufacture and sell a suite of novel pain compounds outside mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. The agreement provides Haisco $30 million upfront and up to $715 million in milestone payments,...
AI, Not You, Chooses Your Options—Monetization Risks Rise
You think you’re choosing between options. You’re not. AI is choosing which options you get to see. That’s a reallllllly big shift. And it’s why monetization gets dangerous fast. I broke this down in my latest issue of Agent-Led Growth: https://t.co/1qgrL6QQL4 #AgentLedGrowth...
Yapper Beats Coffee for Morning Focus, Healthier Than Energy Drinks
A surprise use of Yapper by @theoutgoingco: It's better than coffee for morning focus. Cracked open a can this morning and completely forget to get coffee. Just another reason you should pick it up. Much better for you than energy drinks too. https://t.co/7eb5h9jV3H https://t.co/23x8e6uKLc
China’s Export Controls Surge, Sparking Global Rationality Debate
China flexes trade power with soaring use of export controls Eskelund: “We really need people to step back, take a rational perspective on this and ask themselves whether this is really in the best interest of everyone." Meanwhile, former USG officials...
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Air Guard Warns Crisis without 72 New Fighters Yearly
Air Guard Warns Of Dire Consequences If At Least 72 Fighters Aren’t Bought Annually Air National Guard leaders have called upon Congress to approve multiyear funding for 72 to 100 new fighters annually. https://t.co/eG2T83Bx6u
Europe Questions Gateway's End, Doubts Post‑ISS Station
An interesting view from Europe of the dissolution of Gateway, what it means for European boots on the Moon, and a discussion of working with JAXA and Canada on a post-ISS space station with Gateway elements. The latter idea seems...
High Blood Glucose Linked to Cognitive Decline via Lactate Pathway
How do high glucose levels in the blood impair cognition and predict mild cognitive impairment in people with diabetes? @scisignal Elevated plasma lactate and related pathway, with a peptide intervention to potentially address it https://t.co/ai1369HWVU https://t.co/JcszZT2Tt2
Tiger Gold Doubles Down at Ceibal, Strong Buy
New pick @tigergoldcorp doubles down at Ceibal, with 2 rigs targeting a large-scale #gold system inside the broader 20k-meter program across the Quinchía project in Colombia’s Mid-Cauca belt. The corridor is already showing scale. Stock is a Strong Buy: https://t.co/znPTsmgY4L
Infor Offers 60+ Micro‑Vertical Solutions Across Manufacturing
MyPOV: @infor has over 60 micro verticals in discrete manuf, process manuf, and services #InforAnalystSummit https://t.co/kpQM5IDo08
Deep Dive Into U.S. Single‑Family Housing Market Trends
Last week, @WellsFargo had me give a presentation on the U.S. single-family housing market and homebuilding for their institutional clients If you'd like to see the 34-chart slideshow, email lance@resiclubanalytics.com https://t.co/Lmcesf5ymB
Native AI Empowers Infor with Heavy‑Industry Diagnosis, Automation, Optimization
MyPOV: what do the native AI solutions for @Infor look like? Heavy industry specific capabilities that diagnose, automate, and optimize #InforAnalystSummit https://t.co/x1axPxovSD
Amazon Named Defendant in Mother’s Day Crash Lawsuit
Amazon sued over last year’s deadly Mother’s Day crash in Chattanooga “It names Valparaiso Trucking Corp., driver Joseph Antoinier and three Amazon companies as defendants: Amazon, Inc., Amazon Services LLC and Amazon Logistics”
Phase II Drills Confirm 1.9 Km Silver‑Gold Vein
Phase II drills at @Pacifica_Silver's Claudia project confirm the vein now stretches 1.9km—14 of 16 holes intersect #silver-#gold mineralization. See JVs Dig the Definition & his important statement after the map. Stock still in Buy range, won't be forever https://t.co/CDliwrkZwb