‘Energy Dominance’ Agenda Sidelines Tribes – by Anna V. Smith (High Country News – April 13, 2026)
The federal government granted the Velvet‑Wood uranium mine in Utah a permit through a newly created 14‑day NEPA “emergency” review, slashing the usual months‑long environmental analysis. Tribal governments received only a seven‑day window to comment, and the standard public comment period was removed. Six tribal nations raised concerns about potential water contamination, but the Bureau of Land Management made no alterations to the project. The approval illustrates the administration’s “energy dominance” agenda, which prioritizes rapid extraction over tribal consultation and environmental safeguards.
DIRECTV’s MySports: 25 Channels For $65 a Month – Is It Worth It?
DIRECTV’s MySports genre package bundles 26 national sports channels, unlimited DVR and free ESPN Unlimited app access for $64.99 a month, with a promotional rate of $44.99 for the first two months. The plan lacks regional sports networks (RSNs) in...
How Homeownership Helps Build Wealth
A new NBER study led by Wharton professor Fernando Ferreira shows that mortgage modifications during the Great Recession had lasting wealth benefits. Seventy‑five percent of borrowers who received forbearance or rate cuts remained homeowners through 2013, versus 49% without aid....
Nemesis Trailer: See First Footage Of Power Creator Courtney A. Kemp's Slick, Sexy Netflix Drama
Netflix unveiled the first trailer for “Nemesis,” an hour‑long action drama from “Power” creator Courtney A. Kemp and co‑creator Tani Marole. The series pits a brilliant LAPD detective against a sophisticated thief, promising a heist‑genre twist with family drama and high‑stakes...
OPEC+ Data Deck (April 2026)
The latest OPEC+ Data Deck reveals a March production drop of 7,587 kbpd, bringing quota‑participating output to 28,312 kbpd – the second‑largest monthly decline on record and the lowest level for the expanded group since the 1990 Desert Storm period. The fall...
Someone Removed a Key Part From a Crashed Tesla. Now Investigators Can’t Access Crucial Data
In May 2023 a Tesla Model Y operating as a taxi in Bergen, Norway, accelerated to about 90 km/h, jumped a sidewalk and collided with a kiosk, injuring no one. Dash‑cam footage captured the vehicle’s erratic behavior, while the car’s event‑data recorder...
Powering a Smarter, Scalable Future for Bioprocessing
Yokogawa introduced Bio Pilot, a vendor‑agnostic platform that integrates equipment, data and workflows across both upstream and downstream bioprocessing. The solution replaces fragmented, manual operations with real‑time analytics, model‑predictive control and a no‑code workflow editor that automates SOPs. Early deployments...
Tom Peters Was the Grandfather of Regreening in Greater Sudbury – by Dieter K Buse (Sudbury Star – March 31,...
Tom Peters, an Inco agriculturalist, is credited with pioneering the use of farming techniques on the company’s mine‑tailing slag piles in Greater Sudbury during the early 1970s. His work sparked the first wave of regreening that turned barren, black mounds...
White Claw Maker Mark Anthony Group to Acquire The Finnish Long Drink
Mark Anthony Group, the owner of White Claw Hard Seltzer, announced it will acquire Finland’s The Finnish Long Drink, a gin‑based canned cocktail. The deal, terms undisclosed, closes in the coming weeks. Long Drink logged nearly 20% volume growth last...
Nuclear Past and Present Collide in Ontario’s Port Hope – by Rob Ferguson (Toronto Star – April 13, 2026)
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 10,000‑megawatt nuclear power station on the outskirts of Port Hope, aiming to secure long‑term, low‑carbon electricity for the province. The town is simultaneously coping with a $2.6 billion (≈ $1.9 billion USD) cleanup of low‑level radiation from...
F.D.A. Calls on Drug Developers to Publish Missing Data From Thousands of Trials
The FDA announced it has dispatched more than 2,200 letters to drug makers, device manufacturers and researchers, demanding the publication of clinical‑trial results that remain absent from ClinicalTrials.gov. An internal analysis shows roughly 30 % of studies under FDA review have...
NSG Group Experiments with Recycled Solar Panel Glass in Float-Glass Material Mix
Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) Group completed a successful trial that incorporated cover glass from decommissioned solar panels into its float‑glass production line. The recycled glass, extracted at Tokuyama’s Hokkaido recycling center, was blended at the Chiba furnace and met standard...
Houston’s Toyota Center Slated for $180M Makeover
The Houston Rockets announced a $180 million renovation of the Toyota Center, set to begin after the 2024‑25 season and finish by fall 2027. The overhaul will add a 20,000‑sq‑ft glass‑front atrium, fully modernize all suites, and introduce a 6,000‑sq‑ft Summit...
Section 230 Is Dying By A Thousand Workarounds, And Massachusetts Just Added Another One
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court unanimously rejected Meta’s motion to dismiss, holding that Section 230 does not shield the company from claims that Instagram’s design features—such as infinite scroll, autoplay and algorithmic recommendations—were engineered to addict children, that the platform misled...
All FC 26 Ultimate Gauntlet 15 Rewards and Tasks
EA Sports FC 26 has launched Ultimate Gauntlet 15 as part of the Trophy Titans promotion. The mode features ten distinct tasks, of which players must complete any nine to unlock the full reward set. Rewards range from multiple Rare Gold player packs...
Hospice Volunteerism Nears ‘Age of AI’
Hospices are turning to artificial intelligence to boost volunteer recruitment and retention. AI can match volunteers to patients, streamline workflows, and help meet the Medicare mandate that volunteers provide at least 5% of hospice patient‑care hours. Executives from Angel Hands,...
The Legal Intelligencer and Law.com Announces 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards Shortlist
Law.com and The Legal Intelligencer released the shortlist for the 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, with winners to be honored at a gala on June 11, 2026 in Philadelphia. The ceremony will recognize top performers across categories such as Lifetime Achievement,...
Global Physical Oil Supply Picture Is Dire - And Getting Worse
Physical oil is now trading at $149 per barrel for North Sea Forties, a stark contrast to futures contracts. The Iran‑Israel conflict and a U.S. blockade have pushed crude loss to 15 million barrels per day, pulling global stockpiles down by...
Employees Sue Vanderbilt, Allege University Axed Them for Reporting Harassment
Three long‑time Vanderbilt library employees allege they were terminated after reporting sexual harassment by their supervisor, Scott Martin. An internal Title IX investigation confirmed the harassment and led to Martin’s dismissal in March 2025, but the women say they were placed on...
Retro RPG The Concrete Sutra #1 Announced
Indie developer yeo, known for Friends of Ringo Ishikawa and Fading Afternoon, unveiled The Concrete Sutra #1, an episodic action JRPG starring a post‑apocalyptic biker gang. The game targets Windows PC via Steam with a planned launch in March 2027. It...
The Restaurant Industry Is Handing Grocery Retailers A Gift
Toast’s Menu Price Monitor shows restaurant prices climbing, with the median burger now $14.63, a 2.5% year‑over‑year rise. While coffee and other items also see double‑digit inflation, sales of basic drip coffee are falling as consumers trade down on routine...
Goat Box Office: Break-Even In Sight Or Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Too Big A Storm To Survive?
Sony’s original animated feature Goat is hovering near its domestic $100 million milestone but is sliding down the North American box‑office rankings, now sitting at #16 with only 405 screens. After two months the film has amassed $103.07 million domestically and $185.9 million...
Freire Launches New Spanish Navy Diver Support Vessel Prosperina (A22)
Freire Shipyard in Vigo has launched the Spanish Navy’s new diver support vessel Prosperina (A22), replacing the aging Proserpina. The 32.9‑meter steel ship can travel 500 nautical miles at 10 knots and carries up to 15 crew members. It features eco‑friendly...
Trust and Turbines: How Conspiratorial Thinking and Wind Farm Opposition Fuel Each Other
A new longitudinal study of 297 German adults shows that a general conspiracy mentality predicts opposition to nearby wind farms, and that opposition in turn amplifies conspiracy beliefs. The researchers surveyed participants at three four‑month intervals, isolating short‑term attitude shifts...
YouTube Live Adds Gifts to All Formats, Expands Globally
Live streaming is a massive part of YouTube, and that’s because of the @youtubecreators who build incredible communities on our platform. We’re rolling out some major updates to YouTube Live to improve the experience and help creators make more money: ↔️We're expanding...
Air India Slashes Award Pricing by up to 60% — and You Can Now Book Flights From 1,500 Points
Air India has overhauled its Maharaja Club award chart, slashing points required for both domestic and international flights by up to 60%. Economy awards now start at just 1,500 points for Indian routes and 12,000 points for many Southeast Asian...
The US and China Need to Talk About Unmanned Nukes
The United States and China have yet to formalize controls over AI‑driven autonomous weapons, despite a 2024 joint statement that humans must remain "in the loop" for nuclear decisions. Recent U.S. strategic documents and Trump’s upcoming Beijing visit highlight growing...
Employees Can Invest Alternative Assets Into Their 401(k)s. Here's What to Know
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a safe‑harbor rule that would let 401(k) plans offer alternative assets such as private equity, real estate and cryptocurrencies. The rule, issued under Executive Order 14330, aims to shield plan sponsors from fiduciary liability...
New Sonic and Friends X Sanrio Merchandise Arrives in May
Sega announced a new line of Sonic and Friends × Sanrio merchandise launching in Japanese arcades on May 22, 2026. The collection includes six chibi Sonic characters dressed in iconic Sanrio mascot hats, offered as sub‑three‑inch acrylic standees and slightly larger button‑badge pins. The...
Reclassifying Wellness: Navigating the New Era of Scrutiny in the Soft Drinks Market
The soft‑drink sector is entering a new scrutiny era as consumers move beyond sugar cuts toward concerns about ultra‑processing and the impact of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs. Nearly half of global shoppers now recognize ultra‑processed beverages, while 17% are actively using...
Field to Fry: What Sustainability Actually Looks Like in the Potato Supply Chain
Lamb Weston, a leading North American frozen‑potato processor, is preparing its next sustainability report amid growing consumer demand for eco‑friendly food. The company reports cutting 800 million gallons of water, reducing 1,800 tons of waste and avoiding 12,000 metric tons of CO₂ through...
The Paramount Question Isn’t Paramount
Paramount Skydance Corp. agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for roughly $110 billion in cash, valuing the target at $31 per share. The deal has drawn political and regulatory attention, yet antitrust concerns appear muted because the combined entity faces strong...
Storipod Strikes Deal to Distribute Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Books Digitally
Storipod, a mobile‑first microblogging platform for African creators, has partnered with Narrative Landscape Press to digitise Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s books and other leading African titles. The deal uses Storipod’s chapter‑by‑chapter micropayment system, lowering upfront costs and keeping content in users’ libraries. The...
GTA 6 Ransom Negotiations Fail: Hacker Threatens Leak, Rockstar Downplays Impact
ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen authentication tokens that gave it access to Rockstar Games' Snowflake cloud environment and demanded a ransom. After negotiations stalled, the group warned it would publish the stolen data after an April 14 deadline. Rockstar acknowledged...
People with Chronic Pain Are Twice as Likely to Smoke Cigarettes
University of Kansas researchers analyzed National Health Interview Survey data from 2014‑2023, covering more than 195,600 U.S. adults, and found that people with chronic pain are roughly twice as likely to smoke cigarettes and use e‑cigarettes compared with those without...
"Today's News" Livestream at 6:30 P.m. ET
The livestream previewed three breaking stories: a failed U.S.-Iran peace negotiation that triggered a new blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the unexpected defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban—a candidate the Trump administration openly backed through Vice President JD Vance’s campaigning—and...
First 2024 Flight: Luton to Toronto, Staffing Summit
First flight of the year, Luton Easyjet. Gatwick then Toronto in the morning. Keynote Canadian Staffing Summit Wednesday.
Snack Cake Truck Fire Destroys Entire Load
If you're looking for a load of Little Debbie snack cakes, I have some bad news "On April 13, 2026, at 12:30 am, AFR was dispatched to the area of Central and Tramway for a reported commercial vehicle fire. Engine 12,...
Why You Should Plan for Waste Removal Before Remodeling
Home remodeling generates significant construction waste, yet many homeowners overlook disposal planning. By assessing waste types, budgeting for dumpster rental, and complying with local regulations, projects stay on schedule, safe, and cost‑effective. Early waste‑removal strategies also boost site organization and...
Russia Covertly Sabotaged Subsea Cables Amid Middle East Distraction
Russia launched a covert operation to sabotage subsea cables while the world was distracted by the Middle East. https://t.co/9Hvq1fhjhY
NYT Proposes Conditional Entry for Chinese Automakers
.@NYTimes opinion piece: “We could allow Chinese automakers to enter the U.S. market provided their cars are manufactured in the U.S., their costs aren’t subsidized by the Chinese government and Chinese automakers satisfy U.S. government security concerns with regard to...
Buried CDC Report Says Vaccines Work, Funny How that Keeps Happening
A CDC‑sponsored study found COVID‑19 vaccines cut urgent‑care visits by roughly 50% and hospitalizations by 55% among healthy adults. The findings were slated for the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on March 19 but were postponed after a senior researcher...
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The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate today: 6.41% Same day last year: 7.07% --------------------- 10-year Treasury yield today: 4.31% Spread today: 210 bps
CRISPR Turns 25: Explore Its Past, Present, Future
Introducing the GEN Keynote Webinar: "CRISPR at 25: The Past, Present, and Future of Genome Editing" Guest speaker: Rodolphe Barrangou @CRISPRchef May 4, 2026: noon ET/9 am PT Sponsored by @elevatebio https://t.co/cYsSsaod4Y via @GENbio
US Army Expends All Precision Strike Missiles Early in Iran Conflict
The US Army fired its entire stock of Precision Strike Missiles in the opening stages of the war against Iran. via @TheDEWLine https://t.co/CvFJqTGvTs
15 Years of TinyBuild: Lessons From Hello Neighbor
Our interview story with Alex Nichiporchik on 15 years at TinyBuild, maker of Hello Neighbor. https://t.co/1hZS54uICe
Merck's $30B Offer Now Exceeds Revolution's Market Cap
Reminder that Merck tried to buy Revolution for $28-$32B (per Jan reporting from FT), vs current market cap after today's great data of $26.5B https://t.co/hoq2P0oiG9
Busy Biotech Day Highlights Promising Advances and Insightful Commentary
As usual, excellent summary by @ldtimmerman @timmermanreport of busy and promising biotech news day - as always delivered w insight and heart (especially thoughtful comments re: revmed drug in context of poignant recent @BenSasse interview)
US Global Police Era Ends; China Rises, Europe Resists
Fact is that the past 40 years in an abnormality caused by the dominante of the USA enabling USA to police the world. With the rise of China that dominance is over and the world is back to normal. Europa...
Brendan Greene Shares Vision Beyond Single-Game Development
Enjoyed my conversation on The BIG Show with PUBG and Prologue: Go Way Back creator Brendan Greene. He's got a big plan and vision for things that are about more than doing just one more game. https://t.co/dZ8LtrYOWf