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Meta Set to Overtake Google as the World’s Number One Digital Advertiser
NewsApr 13, 2026

Meta Set to Overtake Google as the World’s Number One Digital Advertiser

Emarketer forecasts Meta will generate $243.46 billion in ad revenue in 2026, narrowly surpassing Google’s $239.54 billion. The gap reflects Meta’s rapid climb from $196.17 billion in 2025, driven by AI‑enhanced tools like Advantage+ and strong performance on Facebook, Instagram and Reels. The...

By Telecoms.com
Judge Trashes Trump's Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Birthday Letter
BlogApr 13, 2026

Judge Trashes Trump's Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Birthday Letter

A federal judge in Florida dismissed former President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a story alleging a birthday card to Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Darrin Gayles ruled that Trump failed to demonstrate actual malice, noting the...

By PoliticusUSA
KoBold Launches AI-Driven Lithium Push in DRC
NewsApr 13, 2026

KoBold Launches AI-Driven Lithium Push in DRC

KoBold Metals, backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has launched the largest lithium exploration campaign ever, covering 13 licences and over 3,000 sq km in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral‑rich Manono region. The effort uses artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, airborne...

By MINING.com
Ticker: Fox News Media Partners With Kalshi
NewsApr 13, 2026

Ticker: Fox News Media Partners With Kalshi

Fox News Media announced a sponsored integration with prediction‑market platform Kalshi, embedding Kalshi’s real‑time data forecasts into Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Weather and the Fox One streaming service. The partnership will feed live political, economic, weather and cultural insights...

By Adweek (People Moves)
Airhart Takes Off
NewsApr 13, 2026

Airhart Takes Off

Airhart Aeronautics, founded by former SpaceX avionics engineer Nikita Ermoshkin, unveiled a four‑seat prototype that consumes just 7.4 gallons of fuel per hour and features a dual‑touch “electronized” cockpit that automates routine tasks. The company raised $4.56 million in venture capital...

By Los Angeles Business Journal
Isle of Wight to Deploy 1,500 EV Chargers
NewsApr 13, 2026

Isle of Wight to Deploy 1,500 EV Chargers

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded char.gy, with installer Joju, a contract to deploy more than 1,500 public curbside electric‑vehicle chargers across the island. The project is backed by roughly $2 million in funding from the UK’s Local Electric Vehicle...

By Charged EVs Magazine
Regulator Engages with Sentebale as It Files Defamation Case Against Prince Harry
NewsApr 13, 2026

Regulator Engages with Sentebale as It Files Defamation Case Against Prince Harry

Sentebale, the Prince‑Harry‑founded charity for vulnerable youth in Africa, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the prince, alleging a coordinated media campaign that damaged its reputation. The UK regulator for charities has opened a dialogue with Sentebale to assess the...

By Third Sector
US Clears Counter-Drone Laser System for Southern Border Use
NewsApr 13, 2026

US Clears Counter-Drone Laser System for Southern Border Use

The FAA and Department of Defense have cleared a high‑energy laser system for counter‑drone use along the southern border after a detailed safety review. Live demonstrations showed the laser can engage rogue UAVs without affecting aircraft, navigation systems or broader...

By DroneDJ
ILTA Just-In-Time: Legal L&D Is Losing Its Seat at the Table – Here's How to Get It Back in 2026
BlogApr 13, 2026

ILTA Just-In-Time: Legal L&D Is Losing Its Seat at the Table – Here's How to Get It Back in 2026

The TJ L&D Influence Report 2026 warns that most learning and development (L&D) teams are still measuring activity rather than effectiveness. Survey data shows a gap between legal L&D initiatives and the business metrics executives trust. The report urges L&D...

By Legal Tech Monitor
Trump Administration’s Temporary Reprieve on Russian Oil Expires
NewsApr 13, 2026

Trump Administration’s Temporary Reprieve on Russian Oil Expires

The Treasury Department’s one‑month sanctions waiver that let Russia sell oil at sea expired on April 13, ending a temporary lifeline that helped keep global crude prices in check. The waiver, introduced amid a Middle‑East conflict that pushed oil above...

By The New York Times – Business
Pakistan Television Channel Pulled up for Airing Asha Bhosle Tribute in ‘Wilful Defiance of Supreme Court Judgment’
NewsApr 13, 2026

Pakistan Television Channel Pulled up for Airing Asha Bhosle Tribute in ‘Wilful Defiance of Supreme Court Judgment’

Geo News aired a tribute to Indian legend Asha Bhosle on April 13, prompting Pakistan's media regulator PEMRA to issue a show‑cause notice for allegedly defying the Supreme Court’s ban on Indian content. The notice cites a 2019 Supreme Court ruling that...

By The Indian Express – Entertainment
Halliburton Wins Multibillion-Dollar YPF Fracking Contract in Argentina
NewsApr 13, 2026

Halliburton Wins Multibillion-Dollar YPF Fracking Contract in Argentina

Halliburton secured an exclusive, multibillion‑dollar agreement with Argentina’s state‑run oil firm YPF to deliver bundled hydraulic‑fracturing services across the Vaca Muerta shale basin. The contract, valued in the low‑single‑digit billions of U.S. dollars, positions Halliburton as the primary service provider...

By Bloomberg – Technology
PTM Mulling Partnerships with Furnace Operators to Process Waterberg Concentrate
NewsApr 13, 2026

PTM Mulling Partnerships with Furnace Operators to Process Waterberg Concentrate

Platinum Group Metals (PTM) is evaluating collaborations with smaller South African furnace operators to process concentrate from its Waterberg project in the Bushveld Complex. The company may stage smelting capacity, beginning with T‑Zone mining before expanding to the larger F‑Central...

By Mining Weekly
YouTube’s AI Is Scanning Your Channel Right Now
BlogApr 13, 2026

YouTube’s AI Is Scanning Your Channel Right Now

YouTube’s AI now scans an entire channel before a human reviewer ever looks at it, flagging content that violates its monetization rules. Six specific triggers—reused clips, repetitive formats, lack of original perspective, community‑guideline breaches, copyright issues, and restricted topics—can instantly...

By Sifu Yik's Substack
Ekoenergetyka Introduces New Product Brand: Axon Charger
NewsApr 13, 2026

Ekoenergetyka Introduces New Product Brand: Axon Charger

Polish EV‑charging specialist Ekoenergetyka has launched Axon Charger, a new product brand that will serve as the public face of its charging solutions. The brand rollout includes a refreshed visual identity, the AxonConnect knowledge platform, and a dedicated training centre...

By Electrive
Fuel-Linked Price Rises Hit Ethiopia Ahead of Orthodox Easter
NewsApr 13, 2026

Fuel-Linked Price Rises Hit Ethiopia Ahead of Orthodox Easter

Ethiopia’s grocery market is feeling a sharp price shock as fuel shortages tied to Middle‑East conflict raise transport costs dramatically. Freight charges have surged from 70,000 birr ($450) to over 250,000 birr ($1,600), delaying shipments and spoiling perishable produce. Onion...

By The East African
3 Truck Stocks Holding Ground Despite Industry Challenges
NewsApr 13, 2026

3 Truck Stocks Holding Ground Despite Industry Challenges

The Zacks Transportation‑Truck sector is navigating a prolonged freight recession, tariff uncertainty, and high inflation, yet three carriers—Old Dominion (ODFL), J.B. Hunt (JBHT) and Knight‑Swift (KNX)—have held their ground. Despite a 19.6% drop in 2026 earnings estimates, the industry outperformed...

By Nasdaq — Investing
Virtual Subspecialty Care Can Cut Unnecessary Transfers
SocialApr 13, 2026

Virtual Subspecialty Care Can Cut Unnecessary Transfers

You can't snap your fingers and make more subspecialists. So how does America close the gap? New Lifers episode with Dr. Chris Gallagher and Dr. Blake Porter at @AccessTeleCare on what virtual subspecialty care can actually fix. We discuss: * Why 2025...

By Christina Farr
Controversial Soda Mountain Solar Threatens Bighorn Sheep
SocialApr 13, 2026

Controversial Soda Mountain Solar Threatens Bighorn Sheep

No solar project in California more controversial than Soda Mountain. It would harm bighorn sheep. The developer is an oil company. Just 1,500 feet from Mojave National Preserve. Should CA approve it anyway? My latest for CLIMATE-COLORED GOGGLES: https://t.co/nHm7TLYZB1

By Sammy Roth
War as a Pretext: Gulf States Are Tightening the Screws on Speech—Again
BlogApr 13, 2026

War as a Pretext: Gulf States Are Tightening the Screws on Speech—Again

Amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, Gulf states have intensified crackdowns on speech. The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and others have arrested hundreds for posting war‑related images or commentary, invoking broad cybercrime...

By Electronic Frontier Foundation — Deeplinks —
LutaSecurity Cuts Zoom Bug Cases 37% in 10 Weeks
SocialApr 13, 2026

LutaSecurity Cuts Zoom Bug Cases 37% in 10 Weeks

When the pandemic lockdown hit & @Zoom surged in popularity, so did its #bugbounty program — much like many organizations are facing an #AI vuln report surge today. @LutaSecurity helped flatten the curve of Zoom’s bug cases by 37% in...

By Katie Moussouris
Unlock Cheap EV Charging with Easter Promo Codes
SocialApr 13, 2026

Unlock Cheap EV Charging with Easter Promo Codes

Electra € 0,19/kWh charging? (Country dependent) EASTERPLUS (2 months free sub) FELIX-5C09A6 (50% off your first session) Two more sessions can be unlocked with 50% discount afterward with EASTER26 #evtravelhacking #alwaysbecharging ⚡️⚡️⚡️ https://t.co/B3jZvvTrS2

By Felix Hamer
Latest HS2 Land Disposal Expected to Begin This Year
NewsApr 13, 2026

Latest HS2 Land Disposal Expected to Begin This Year

The UK Department for Transport has appointed Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) as the delivery agent to manage the disposal of land and properties acquired for the cancelled HS2 Phase 2b eastern leg. The programme, covering more than 550 properties, will launch...

By New Civil Engineer – Technology (UK)
Venture Funding for Game Studios Has Basically Died
SocialApr 13, 2026

Venture Funding for Game Studios Has Basically Died

Gamecraft is back. @mitchlasky and I each brought 3 reflections and 3 predictions for our Season 4 premiere. my biggest reflection on the past year? venture financing for game studios is effectively dead. https://t.co/PBKrU1hRqV

By Blake Robbins
Rosneft Reroutes Oil to Tuapse After Novorossiysk Drone Strike
SocialApr 13, 2026

Rosneft Reroutes Oil to Tuapse After Novorossiysk Drone Strike

April 13 (Reuters) - Rosneft is diverting oil supplies to the Tuapse refinery from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after the terminal, which handles roughly 14% of Russia's crude exports, was heavily damaged in a drone attack, three sources...

By Guy Faulconbridge
BEML Secures $36.38 Million Export Order From West Asia Region
NewsApr 13, 2026

BEML Secures $36.38 Million Export Order From West Asia Region

BEML Limited announced a $36.38 million export contract with customers in West Asia for heavy‑earth‑moving equipment that has been re‑engineered for high‑intensity infrastructure projects. The deal also bundles a comprehensive maintenance and lifecycle‑support package, ensuring long‑term equipment availability. This win lifts...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Companies
NATO Rejects Trump's Hormuz Blockade, Vows Post‑conflict Intervention
SocialApr 13, 2026

NATO Rejects Trump's Hormuz Blockade, Vows Post‑conflict Intervention

PARIS/LONDON, (Reuters) - NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead to intervene only once fighting ends, in a move likely to anger Trump...

By Guy Faulconbridge
WTI Opens Higher, Volatility Index Nudges up Modestly
SocialApr 13, 2026

WTI Opens Higher, Volatility Index Nudges up Modestly

Thought WTI US crude oil has gapped up on the open and the OVX volatility index has jogged higher; both are still fairly restrained... https://t.co/v7dH8pjKVt

By John Kicklighter
ViscoTec Introduces ViscoTreat-I Slurry Feeding and Conditioning System for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Coating
NewsApr 13, 2026

ViscoTec Introduces ViscoTreat-I Slurry Feeding and Conditioning System for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Coating

ViscoTec has launched the ViscoTreat‑I Slurry system, a mobile unit that buffers, conditions, and delivers lithium‑ion battery electrode slurry without pulsation. The solution sits between the mixing extruder and the coating line, offering optional recirculation and inline degassing to maintain...

By Charged EVs Magazine
Lenovo Legion Go 2 Joins Surge in Overpriced PC Hardware
SocialApr 13, 2026

Lenovo Legion Go 2 Joins Surge in Overpriced PC Hardware

Prices for PC hardware continue to skyrocket, and now Lenovo's Legion Go 2 handheld is placed higher up on the list of overpriced devices. https://t.co/Wc2tAxsbOK

By TechRadar
Unlocking Hospital Efficiency with AI-Enabled Solutions: It’s a Hot Button at the Upcoming IFHE World Congress Oct. 17-20
NewsApr 13, 2026

Unlocking Hospital Efficiency with AI-Enabled Solutions: It’s a Hot Button at the Upcoming IFHE World Congress Oct. 17-20

Hospitals generate massive clinical, operational and financial data, but siloed systems hinder efficiency. Schneider Electric, working with Microsoft, is testing AI to merge these datasets, uncover patterns and suggest operational improvements. At the IFHE World Congress in New Orleans (Oct 17‑20),...

By FM Link
Branded Calling for Businesses Gets a Boost in US
NewsApr 13, 2026

Branded Calling for Businesses Gets a Boost in US

Boost Mobile has partnered with First Orion to roll out branded calling, displaying a company’s name on outbound calls to improve consumer trust. The service joins a federated US solution that already reaches AT&T, T‑Mobile and Verizon, collectively branding about...

By Light Reading
Sara Veal's Framework for a More Sustainable and Supportive Games Industry
NewsApr 13, 2026

Sara Veal's Framework for a More Sustainable and Supportive Games Industry

Sara Veal, chair of GamesAid and founder of Huhbub, outlined a people‑first framework for a sustainable games industry during Games London’s Ensemble 2026 showcase. She stresses that genuine wellbeing initiatives must be built on direct developer feedback, with leadership modelling...

By GamesIndustry.biz
True Value Named Official ‘Sponsor of Grass’ in New Spring Campaign
NewsApr 13, 2026

True Value Named Official ‘Sponsor of Grass’ in New Spring Campaign

True Value announced it is the official “Sponsor of Grass” for the spring season, launching a humor‑driven nationwide campaign to position the chain as a home‑and‑garden destination. The rollout features truck‑side billboards in Chicago, Instagram and Facebook lawn‑themed content, and...

By Hardware Retailing
AI Automates $50k Pool Sales via Satellite Scans
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI Automates $50k Pool Sales via Satellite Scans

this guy litterally uses @OpenClaw to sell $50k+ pools on autopilot 🤯 → Scans satellite for $500k+ homes → Filters by lot size & sun exposure → Renders a 3D pool in their yard → Calculates home value lift → Auto-mails a before/after postcard https://t.co/HTw09lXt2d

By Data Chaz
Meta Contests $25,000 Falana Judgment, Citing Jurisdictional Flaws
NewsApr 13, 2026

Meta Contests $25,000 Falana Judgment, Citing Jurisdictional Flaws

Meta has filed an appeal against a Lagos High Court judgment that ordered the company to pay $25,000 in damages to Nigerian lawyer Femi Falana for alleged privacy violations. The appeal argues that the trial court lacked jurisdiction under Nigeria’s...

By Techpoint Africa
UK Police Spend £25m on Legacy Comms Network Waiting for New Emergency Network Service
NewsApr 13, 2026

UK Police Spend £25m on Legacy Comms Network Waiting for New Emergency Network Service

UK police have allocated roughly $32 million to keep a legacy communications network running for six months, after a four‑year, $64 million contract for a new Emergency Network Service fell behind schedule. The original plan envisioned a seamless transition, but the new...

By The Stack (TheStack.technology)
Mastercard and Google Put Passkeys at the Heart of AI Payments
NewsApr 13, 2026

Mastercard and Google Put Passkeys at the Heart of AI Payments

Mastercard and Google have unveiled Verifiable Intent, an open‑source cryptographic framework that secures AI‑driven purchases with biometric, passkey‑grade authentication. The system bundles a consumer’s verified identity, the AI agent’s instructions, and the resulting transaction into a tamper‑resistant record. Built on...

By Mobile ID World
‘A Ceasefire Is Not the End – It Is only the Beginning.’ Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi on the UAE’s...
NewsApr 13, 2026

‘A Ceasefire Is Not the End – It Is only the Beginning.’ Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi on the UAE’s...

UAE Minister of State Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi said the country has endured more than 3,000 missile attacks over the past 40 days, yet remains resilient and focused on continuity. A fragile cease‑fire holds, but the UAE stresses accountability and...

By Monocle – Culture
Allogene’s First Cut of Data on ‘Off-the-Shelf’ CAR-T Shows Promise
NewsApr 13, 2026

Allogene’s First Cut of Data on ‘Off-the-Shelf’ CAR-T Shows Promise

Allogene Therapeutics reported that its off‑the‑shelf CAR‑T candidate cleared all detectable lymphoma cells in just over half of trial participants. The interim analysis stems from the pivotal ALLO‑501/ALLO‑501A study in relapsed or refractory B‑cell lymphoma. Researchers highlighted a complete molecular...

By Endpoints News
Hillwood, PowerHouse Advance $20B Joliet Data Campus as Midwest AI Buildout Accelerates
NewsApr 13, 2026

Hillwood, PowerHouse Advance $20B Joliet Data Campus as Midwest AI Buildout Accelerates

On March 19, 2026, Joliet’s city council voted 8‑1 to annex roughly 795 acres for a $20 billion AI‑scale data‑center campus backed by Hillwood and PowerHouse. The 24‑building, 6.9‑million‑sq‑ft campus will eventually host up to 1.8 GW of power, positioning it among...

By Data Center Frontier
Four Seasons Resort & Residences Puerto Rico Vows to Build on Audubon International Green Hospitality Platinum Certification
NewsApr 13, 2026

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Puerto Rico Vows to Build on Audubon International Green Hospitality Platinum Certification

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Puerto Rico has earned Audubon International’s Green Hospitality Platinum Certification, confirming its adherence to rigorous environmental standards across water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, and air quality. The resort’s sustainability agenda is woven into the...

By Green Lodging News
Vietnam’s VNeID App Powers Smartphone-Only Airport Lane at Da Nang
NewsApr 13, 2026

Vietnam’s VNeID App Powers Smartphone-Only Airport Lane at Da Nang

Da Nang International Airport launched a dedicated priority lane on April 10, 2026 that lets Level 2 VNeID users complete check‑in, security and boarding using only their smartphone. The lane relies on facial‑recognition matching against a national biometric database managed by...

By Mobile ID World
FMCSA Okays Third Paper Med Cert Waiver
BlogApr 13, 2026

FMCSA Okays Third Paper Med Cert Waiver

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a third, likely final, waiver allowing commercial drivers to use paper medical certificates for up to 60 days after issuance. The exemption runs from April 11, 2026 through October 11, 2026 and covers all interstate CDL...

By Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)
How Grocers Can Embrace the ‘Promiscuous Shopper’
NewsApr 13, 2026

How Grocers Can Embrace the ‘Promiscuous Shopper’

Grocery shoppers have abandoned single‑store loyalty, with only 1% sticking to one retailer and the average American visiting at least two stores weekly. Upside research shows over 90% of shoppers are “uncommitted,” chasing price above brand affinity. Victor Kimble of...

By Grocery Dive
Determined to Finish Pragmata Before Remap Radio
SocialApr 13, 2026

Determined to Finish Pragmata Before Remap Radio

All I've played for the past week has been Pragmata. All I want to do right now is finish the last few sections of Pragmata. All I'm going to do before Remap Radio is try to pull that off. Capcom...

By Patrick Klepek
How Different Will Magyar Be From Orbán? We Analyse His Views on EU, Russia, Ukraine, and Trump
NewsApr 13, 2026

How Different Will Magyar Be From Orbán? We Analyse His Views on EU, Russia, Ukraine, and Trump

Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, won a parliamentary majority and pledged to dismantle Viktor Orbán’s political system "brick by brick." While promising domestic reforms and a pro‑European trajectory, he signaled continuity in foreign policy, keeping Russian energy ties...

By EUobserver (EU)
Real Loading Dock Capacity Exceeds “Full” Claims
SocialApr 13, 2026

Real Loading Dock Capacity Exceeds “Full” Claims

As someone that used to run an LTL loading dock, I find this impressive. All too often, the guys would say we were "full" when it was far from high and tight.

By Craig Fuller
Watch NBA Play-In on Prime Video with Free Trial
SocialApr 13, 2026

Watch NBA Play-In on Prime Video with Free Trial

How to Watch the NBA Play-In Tournament On Amazon’s Prime Video; Free Trial Available https://t.co/LvTFg1jiGe via @TVAnswerMan

By Phillip Swann