U.S. Launches Airstrikes in Somalia as Bombing Campaign Continues With Virtually No Media Coverage
U.S. Africa Command confirmed three airstrikes in Somalia’s Puntland region on April 6 and 7, targeting an ISIS affiliate in a remote mountain area near Bosaso. The strikes bring the total number of U.S. bombings in Somalia this year to 52, according to New America’s tally. While the pace of attacks slowed after the February 28 U.S.-Israel war with Iran, officials say the campaign is still on track to eclipse the record set by the Trump administration in 2025. Media coverage of the operations remains minimal, with only local outlet Garowe Online reporting the incidents.
Portal 2: Community Edition Arrives in Beta on April 17
Portal 2: Community Edition enters open beta on 17 April 2026, available as a free download for owners of the original game via Steam. The release adds native 64‑bit Linux support, widening access for Linux gamers. It introduces Strata Source, a heavily‑modified CS:GO...
The U.K. Just Spelled Out What a Carrington-Class Solar Storm Would Cost — and the Numbers Should Change Policy
The UK’s National Risk Register now quantifies a Carrington‑class solar storm as a trillion‑dollar threat, estimating $0.6‑$2.6 trillion in first‑year global damages and tens of billions of pounds in domestic losses. The country’s electricity sector alone underpins roughly $112 billion of GDP,...
Parents Underestimate Deadly Risk of Vaccine‑preventable Diseases
https://youtu.be/sLyGdEtRPyQ?si=HhO95z45Mz20D6kp We never imagine that our children could suffer or die from a vaccine-preventable disease.
Managing Commercial Drone Fleets Across Multiple Locations: Why Inventory Tracking Matters
Scaling commercial drone operations across multiple sites introduces logistical friction that basic spreadsheets cannot resolve. Centralized inventory tracking systems consolidate aircraft, batteries, pilots, and maintenance records into a single, real‑time view, enabling rapid deployment decisions. The unified platform also automates...
THE DAWN OF THE MINING BOOM IS COMING SOON: Why the Strait of Hormuz Resolution Is the Ultimate Catalyst &...
The imminent resolution of the Strait of Hormuz dispute is prompting regional producers to fast‑track alternative pipelines, effectively neutralizing Iran’s ability to weaponize the chokepoint. With the geopolitical risk premium expected to collapse, investors anticipate a surge in capital spending...
TLG in West African Aviation Deal
Falcon Aerospace, operating as VivaJets, secured a $15 million credit facility backed by TLG Capital, Premium Trust Bank and Access Bank UK. The financing, structured by TLG, will underwrite a new operations hub in Côte d’Ivoire, build local aviation maintenance capabilities,...
America's Mobility Costs Rise, Affordable Cars Vanish
The rising cost of mobility is central to the American affordability crisis. The story isn't just about prices at the pump, but also the death of the affordable American car. This is a great essay on what happened to all...
Reaffirming the Fundamental Right to Shareholder Proposals and Enhancing Board Accountability via Private Ordering
The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) released two spring 2026 policy amendments affirming shareholder proposals as a fundamental right and obligating boards to disclose how they will respond when jurisdictions dilute shareholder protections. The first amendment inserts language that voting on...
£100M Maintenance Framework Awarded for Kent Highways
Kent County Council has awarded a £100 million (~$125 million) highways maintenance framework split into six lots, each worth roughly £16.6 million (~$20.8 million). The contracts run for three years from 8 April 2026 to 7 April 2029, with an optional two‑year extension to 2031. The framework covers...
Chinese Automaker Chery Begins Selling Humanoid Robot to Consumers for $42,000 Each
Chinese automaker Chery has launched its self‑developed Aimoga humanoid robot for roughly $41,830 through JD.com, shifting the device from a showroom assistant role to a consumer‑available product. The robot, previously deployed in overseas dealership showrooms, can greet visitors, answer questions...
Blockade Pressures Iran; Oil Prices Expected Under $120
I've pushed for a blockade for over a month. Now we have it. It's the best way to dismantle the mullahs and get them to the negotiating table in good faith. Key risk to the US is another spike in...
Key Criteria for Legal Blockades: Newport Manual Highlights
As we get ready to talk BLOCKADES this morning, everyone needs to dust off their copy of the Newport Manual on the Law of Naval Warfare. Specifically, Chapter 7.4. 1️⃣Notification 2️⃣Effectiveness 3️⃣Impartiability 4️⃣Humanitarian Requirements 5️⃣Access to Neutral Coast https://t.co/Bsx5bUr8JY
GOTRAX Rambo: A Versatile Fat-Tire E-Bike For Any Terrain
The GOTRAX Rambo is a $899 fat‑tire electric bike that blends power, comfort, and practicality for a wide range of riders. It features a 500‑watt motor, 25 mph top speed, and a removable 48 V 10.4 Ah battery that promises up to 50 miles...
90% of 2025 Tariffs Shift to U.S. Importers
New @nberpubs: "Tariffs in 2025: Short-Run Impacts on the U.S. Economy" https://t.co/Du7yk49H5l "90% of the tariffs are passed through to tariff-inclusive prices paid by U.S. importers" https://t.co/kMhPTPkojL
Allogeneic CAR‑T Achieves 42% MRD Boost, Safe Profile
Allogene $ALLO cema-cel interim ALPHA3 results just reported: B-cell lymphoma MRD negativity: cema-cel 58% vs observation 16% A 42% absolute difference in MRD clearance is better than expected. Clean safety profile, too. Allogeneic CAR-T may have found its role. Nice...
The Language of Dupes: When Comparisons Become Deceptive
Dupe culture, propelled by Gen Z and Instagram, offers affordable look‑alikes that mimic luxury aesthetics, with platforms like Dupeshop using AI to match alternatives to buyer personality. The trend has moved beyond simple copycat products to a legal battleground where brands...
Haisco Partners with AbbVie to Develop Novel Medicines for Pain in a ~$745M Deal
Haisco Pharma signed an exclusive licensing agreement with AbbVie to develop, manufacture and commercialize novel pain medicines outside China, Hong Kong and Macau. The deal provides Haisco with a $30 million upfront payment and up to $715 million in development, regulatory and...
"I Couldn't Protect It" Pete Hines Says He Left Microsoft-Owned Bethesda because He Didn't Want to Watch It Be "Damaged...
Pete Hines, longtime head of publishing at Bethesda, announced his retirement after feeling powerless to protect the studio under its new Microsoft ownership. He cited mental‑health strain as he watched what he described as the studio being "damaged, broken apart,...
Danish Jazz Artists Rage at AI Tracks Released Under Their Names
Danish jazz musicians, including Carsten Dahl, Thomas Blachman, Chris Minh Doky, Lennart Ginman and Mikkel Ploug, discovered AI‑generated tracks falsely listed under their names on Spotify. The artists complained that the fake releases cluttered their profiles and received little assistance...
STAT+: Allogene Therapeutics’ CAR-T Treatment Eliminates Residual Cancer Cells in B-Cell Lymphoma Patients
Allogene Therapeutics reported that its off‑the‑shelf CAR‑T therapy, cema‑cel, eliminated residual cancer cells in B‑cell lymphoma patients at three times the rate of standard care, meeting the interim goal of its Phase 3 trial. In the interim analysis, 58% of treated...
Why DHS No Longer Has a Compliance Mindset for Cybersecurity
In this episode of Ask the CIO, former DHS Chief Information Security Officer Hemant Badewin discusses his 15‑year federal career, why he chose to leave at this pivotal moment, and his new role as Executive CISO at Knox Systems. He...
Record‑high Loans Boost Outlook for Bank Earnings
Looking forward to strong bank eps this week. This will help: Federal Reserve H.8 report show both loans and deposits ended 1Q26 at record highs. In 1Q26 loans jumped 7.5% y/y - its fastest pace in 3 years....
The Growing Push to Grant Legal Rights to Nature
The rights‑of‑nature movement, driven largely by Indigenous peoples, has expanded from Ecuador’s 2008 constitutional amendment to a patchwork of national laws and local ordinances worldwide. Landmark cases include New Zealand’s 2017 recognition of the Whanganui River as a legal person, India’s...
DOJ Issues First Declination Under Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced its first corporate declination under the newly adopted Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self‑Disclosure Policy, clearing France‑based medical‑device maker Balt SAS of FCPA prosecution. The decision hinged on Balt’s timely voluntary...
CLEAR and Snappt Close the Identity Gap in Property Management
Snappt has embedded CLEAR1’s high‑assurance identity verification into its Applicant Trust Platform, giving multifamily owners a combined view of identity and financial qualifications. In the first six months the integration flagged more than 5,400 fraudulent applications and averted over $10 million...
Amrut Names Exclusive US Importer
Amrut Distilleries has appointed Brooklyn‑based PM Spirits as its exclusive U.S. importer, effective May 1, replacing Glass Revolution Imports which introduced the brand a decade ago. PM Spirits, already Amrut’s New York distributor, will now handle national distribution across the United...
Gistvox Declares War on Synthetic Noise With New Web Audio Studio
Gistvox launched a web audio studio, letting users record, edit, and publish two‑minute human‑only audio posts called Gists from any browser. The tool syncs with its iOS and Android apps, offering folder organization and cross‑platform parity. The platform enforces a...
MINEX 2026 Marks Turning Point in Funding Access for Small-Scale Miners – YMF
The MINEX 2026 conference in Zimbabwe placed financing for artisanal and small‑scale miners at the forefront, with the Young Miners Foundation calling the event a breakthrough for unlocking capital. For the first time, a sizable cohort of commercial banks and financiers...
Managing Cyber Risks in the Era of Decentralized Energy
The U.S. electric grid is rapidly integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as rooftop solar, storage and vehicle‑to‑grid systems, creating a more resilient but digitally complex network. This shift has expanded the attack surface, with utility cyber‑attacks up 75% from...
Japan‑1990s and China Today Share Real‑estate Crisis Dynamics
New @nberpubs: "A Tale of Two Countries – The Real Estate Crises in 1990s Japan and Contemporary China" https://t.co/au6sFcLXSp "striking parallels in investment dynamics and consumption responses despite profound institutional differences." https://t.co/yz5TYRePB8
The AstroVettes: Why So Many NASA Astronauts Drove Corvettes In The '60s
In the 1960s NASA astronauts became synonymous with Chevrolet Corvettes after a series of promotions. Alan Shepard bought a used ’53 Corvette, later received a brand‑new 1962 model from GM, and a dealership run by Indy 500 champion Jim Rathmann...
Forget the MacBook Neo — This Record-Low Price on the New MacBook Air 13 M5 Could Be the Better Value...
Apple’s latest MacBook Air 13‑inch with the M5 chip has dropped to $949 on Amazon, a $150 cut from its $1,099 launch price. The discount brings the premium Air closer to the budget‑oriented MacBook Neo, which starts at $599, while...
Learn From Retail Media Leaders at Retail MediaX
Retail MediaX Europe 2026 convenes on May 14 in London, bringing together leading retailers, brands, agencies, and technology partners. The agenda features a keynote panel with Criteo’s Andy Stephen, Zalando’s Joanna Rogers, and Google’s Roxanne van Duijn, followed by three...
The New Publisher Challenge
Publishers are grappling with shrinking traffic from AI‑driven search and chronic staff cuts, forcing them to rethink how they create, adapt, and monetize content. The article proposes a five‑step operating model—Create, Transform, Distribute, Engage, Monetize—anchored by AI tools that repurpose...
Cartherics and Catalent Expand Commercial License Agreement
Cartherics and Catalent have signed an amended commercial license agreement granting Cartherics access to Catalent's cGMP‑compliant iPSC line for manufacturing its CAR‑NK cell therapies, including lead candidate CTH‑401. The partnership enables Cartherics to use the line for development, clinical trials,...
AI Product Imports Surge 73% as Tariffs Stay Low
New @nberpubs: "Trade in AI-Related Products" https://t.co/HKvnAGrO6D "imports of these products have grown by 73 percent since 2023... Trade policy has treated these products lightly with product-level exemptions shielding much of AI-related imports from tariffs." https://t.co/HNy3aXAeMU
Pub.Call: Revenue Now (March 26, 2026)
The latest Pub.Call edition zeroes in on actionable tactics for publishers to lift Q2 earnings, urging a shift from traditional page‑view metrics to revenue per session. It highlights four technology partners that provide plug‑and‑play tools designed for rapid deployment and...
Saudi Arabia Restores Capacity of Affected Oil and Gas Assets
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced that the East‑West oil pipeline, which lost about 700,000 barrels per day in the April 9 Iranian attacks, has been restored to its full 7 million b/d capacity. Production at the Manifa field, previously reduced by 300,000 b/d,...
Jazeera Airways Adds Air-Land Cargo Operation to Navigate Airspace Closures
Kuwait‑based low‑cost carrier Jazeera Airways has launched an air‑land cargo service from Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Qaisumah‑Hafar Al‑Batin to bypass the closure of Kuwait International Airport amid the US‑Iran conflict. The cargo is processed by...
Self‑driving Updates Lag: Safety Trumps Speed
I think they will make it happen, but I always assume everything will be a little late when it comes to self-driving software updates. Unlike other kinds of software, if it’s not ready you can’t really release it.
The New Mixed-Use Must: Data Centres
UK real‑estate giants are embedding large‑scale data centres into mixed‑use developments to capture AI‑driven demand. Projects such as Reef‑UBS’s Elevate campus in Stevenage will deliver up to 110 MW of power, while Aermont’s £1 bn (£1.25 bn) Pinewood Studios plan adds a 150 MW...
Longtime Mortal Kombat Player Shujinkydink Releases New Mortal Kombat 1 Tier List
Longtime Mortal Kombat influencer Shujinkydink released a comprehensive tier list for Mortal Kombat 1, covering all 38 fighters after the December 2025 balance hotfix. The list divides characters into four categories—Best in the Game, Very Solid, Competitive, and Very Niche—indicating varying levels...
Eliminating Cancer Could Add $197 Trillion to Economy
New @nberpubs: "The Economic Value of Eliminating Cancer" https://t.co/BJtM1578oY "Eliminating cancer mortality generates $197 trillion in economic benefits over 35 years, corresponding to approximately $16,282 per American per year, or $41,684 per American household per year" https://t.co/QQ3KYmQezj
Taiwan Launches National Robotics Center with $629 Million Startup Funding Plan
Taiwan has inaugurated the National Center for AI Robotics (NCAIR) and unveiled a NT$20 billion ($629 million) funding program slated for 2026‑2029. The initiative targets the creation of at least three home‑grown robotics startups and aims to accelerate testing, talent development, and...
AI Inspection Data Is Gaining Traction in Solar Risk Assessment
Machine learning is moving beyond operations and maintenance to become a core component of solar risk assessment and financing. AI‑driven visual intelligence can spot microcracks, thermal hot spots, and soiling at the panel level, enabling longitudinal performance tracking and financial...
NICE Update Doubles Eligible Patients for AZ's Lokelma
NICE’s draft guidance doubles the number of patients in England and Wales who can receive AstraZeneca’s Lokelma for hyperkalaemia. The eligibility threshold was lowered from a serum potassium level of 6.0 mmol/L to 5.5 mmol/L, and the specialist‑only initiation rule was removed....
A Two-Dimensional Polymer Coating Keeps Lithium Metal Batteries Stable for Thousands of Cycles
Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University have created a two‑dimensional polymeric cobalt phthalocyanine coating that directs TFSI⁻ anion decomposition and accelerates Li⁺ transport. The artificial interlayer forms a uniform lithium‑fluoride‑rich solid electrolyte interphase, suppressing dendrite growth. In symmetric cells the coating enabled...
From Basic Autopilot to Full F
For Tesla owners in the Netherlands who got FSD, how did it feel to go from 6 year old basic Autopilot to the latest version of FSD with one software update?
Predict, Prevent, Perform: The AI Evolution of Denials Management
Healthcare providers are grappling with denial rates near 12% in 2025, translating into millions of dollars of delayed revenue per percentage point. Legacy manual processes can’t keep pace with AI‑driven payer adjudication that rejects claims for minor errors. Providers are...