'I Remembered I Had Something Special in Me' - Daigo Umehara Talks Fighting Game Origins, Quitting and Becoming the First...
Daigo Umehara, known as “The Beast,” reflects on his 25‑year fighting‑game career in a new Evo Legends profile. He recounts early arcade days, his rise through Fatal Fury, Street Fighter II and Darkstalkers, including a 286‑win streak and the legendary 2004 Evo parry against Justin Wong. After quitting in 2004, a return sparked by Street Fighter IV, an Evo 2009 victory and a Mad Catz deal made him the first professional fighting‑game player. Today he notes the community’s growth, his lifetime‑achievement award, and his goal to win another Evo title.
Great Nintendo DS Games that Are Fun From the Beginning
Nintendo’s DS, with 154 million units sold, remains a cornerstone of handheld gaming despite being over two decades old. A curated list of ten titles—ranging from Nintendogs to Mario Kart DS—demonstrates the system’s versatile appeal, from touch‑screen pet care to robust...
European Navies' Lessons, with Alessio Patalano
In a Midrats podcast episode, Professor Alessio Patalano joins host Mark and Sal to dissect recent maritime conflicts—from the Strait of Hormuz to the Black Sea—and extract lessons for European navies. The discussion highlights funding shortfalls, technology gaps, and the...
Portugal's Real Estate Shifts Focus From Buildings to Digital Infrastructure
A Portugal News analysis by Paulo Lopes argues the country's real‑estate sector is pivoting from conventional building assets to a broader infrastructure model that blends digital, energy and sustainability. The piece highlights demographic pressure, climate mandates and AI‑driven data‑centre growth...
AI-Driven Compliance Accelerates as Data Governance Becomes Critical Infrastructure
AI-powered compliance tools are being woven into risk‑assessment and regulatory reporting, highlighted by the Justice Department’s $14.6 billion health‑care fraud case. Experts say speed alone isn’t enough—clarity and governance are the new priorities for legal‑tech solutions.
Our Most-Viewed, Highest-Retention Gaming Video Yet
Wasn’t sure how you guys would like this gaming video but it had our highest retention and most views in 24 hours ever lol Gonna do more chill videos like this with the boys :D https://t.co/yoEir9cEDp
Nine Critical Orthanc DICOM Flaws Threaten Hospital Imaging Systems
Security researchers disclosed nine critical vulnerabilities in Orthanc, the open‑source DICOM server used by hospitals and research labs. The flaws, tracked as CVE‑2026‑5437 to CVE‑2026‑5445, affect versions up to 1.12.10 and could allow attackers to crash servers, exfiltrate patient images,...
Broadcom Posts Record $19.3B Q1 Revenue as AI Chip Sales More Than Double
Broadcom announced a record $19.3 billion first‑quarter revenue, driven by AI semiconductor sales that jumped 106% year over year to $8.4 billion. The earnings surge underpinned a $10 billion share‑repurchase program and reinforced the chipmaker’s 14‑year dividend‑growth streak.
Dubai Orders One‑Year Rollout of Unified GovTech Platform, Links Residency to Property Data
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed ordered all Dubai government entities to merge citizen and business services onto a single digital platform within 12 months. In parallel, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and the Dubai Land Department signed an...
Black Hills Energy to Power Meta’s Wyoming Data Center with Renewable Electricity
Black Hills Energy announced a partnership with Meta to provide renewable electricity for the tech giant's new data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The utility will use its Large Power Contract Service tariff to deliver customized, low‑carbon power, while its data‑center...
Freedom Holding to Acquire 99.3% of Turkish Bank, Expanding Central Asian Footprint
Freedom Holding Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire 99.32% of Turkish Bank, giving the Kazakh financial group near‑total control of the Istanbul‑based lender. The transaction, which excludes the bank’s UK and Cyprus units, will require Turkish regulator sign‑off and...
Saudi Arabia Gets More Oil Flowing as US Blocks Strait of Hormuz. What You Need to Know About Iran Today
US President Donald Trump announced a unilateral blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran refused nuclear assurances in talks held in Islamabad. The move comes as Saudi Arabia’s East‑West pipeline, damaged earlier by an Iranian strike, has returned to...
Turkish Insurers Embrace Collaboration at 12th Global Risk Summit
Turkish insurers announced at the 12th Global Risk Summit that they are moving from a competitive stance to collaborative partnerships. The shift aims to streamline underwriting, share risk data, and accelerate product innovation across the region.
Nigerian Court to Decide Lawyer’s Claim Against Aluko & Oyebode Over Tax Settlement Breach
The Lagos Division of Nigeria’s National Industrial Court will hand down a decision on May 4, 2026 in a suit filed by lawyer Ikemefuna Stephen Nwoye against leading firm Aluko & Oyebode. Nwoye alleges the firm failed to honor a...
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Hot Pursuit: Watch This Harbinger Electric Van Chase Down a Package Thief [Video]
Harbinger released a promotional video featuring its all‑electric delivery van accelerating at 440 hp and 1,200 lb‑ft of torque while chasing a package thief. The ad highlights rapid acceleration, a tight turning radius, and high‑performance credentials of the medium‑duty EV. It positions...
Musk Sees Autonomy as Key to Long‑term Sales Growth
What Musk realizes that you haven’t yet is that autonomy is the only thing that matters for sales growth medium to long term
Mookhey Quietly Orders Stocktake of NSW Council Fuel Supplies
New South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has initiated a soft audit of diesel fuel reserves held by state councils. The move comes as councils grapple with rising diesel costs and supply uncertainty that threaten essential services such as waste collection....
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' And 'Project Hail Mary' Combine for Best Box Office in 7 Years
Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the year’s top‑grossing film, pulling in $629 million worldwide and is projected to surpass $1 billion. Following closely, Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary earned over $510 million in its first four weeks, making it the second‑highest earner...
Annual National Firearms Law Seminar
The National Firearms Law Seminar returns to Houston on April 17, 2026, gathering the nation’s largest cohort of Second Amendment attorneys, judges, and Federal Firearms Licensees. The three‑day event will examine recent Supreme Court rulings, federal and state litigation, updates...
Alaska Governor Adds $450 Million to FY Budget Amid Oil Revenue Surge
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a $450 million supplemental budget bill for the current fiscal year, directing funds to transportation projects, fire suppression, disaster response and higher‑education scholarships. The spending boost is tied to an unexpected $500 million oil‑revenue windfall, but officials...
China Accelerates Orbital Internet Deployment with Successful Smart Dragon-3 Sea Launch
China’s Smart Dragon‑3 carrier rocket lifted off from a sea‑based platform off Guangdong on April 11, delivering a test payload for its sovereign low‑Earth‑orbit internet network. The four‑stage solid‑propellant vehicle, now on its 11th successful flight, can place up to 1,500 kg...
Family Sues Yale New Haven Health Over Tele‑ICU Death of 26‑Year‑Old
The parents of Conor Hylton have filed a malpractice lawsuit against Yale New Haven Health, alleging that a tele‑ICU system left his intensive‑care unit without on‑site physicians, contributing to his death in August 2024. The case highlights growing concerns about...
Epic Games Teams with Disney to Revive Fortnite with New Characters
Epic Games has struck a partnership with Disney to embed Disney franchise characters into Fortnite, a move designed to rekindle player interest after the game’s downturn and a recent layoff of over 1,000 staff. The collaboration follows Disney’s 2023 $1.5 billion...
MG Unveils Multiple New EV Models for 2026, Including an Electric Ute
MG Motor Australia unveiled a suite of new electric models at the Melbourne Motor Show, targeting a 2026 rollout. The entry‑level MG4 Urban EV is priced at AU$31,990 (≈US$21,100) with deliveries starting this month, while the higher‑spec MG4 X‑Power now...
FCC Bans Foreign Routers, Households Stuck with Insecure Devices
FCC rules restrict new foreign routers, leaving ISP-controlled households stuck with existing devices despite security concerns and no immediate replacement options https://t.co/IRSztufKkU
EMCOR Group Posts $4.51B FY25 Q4 Revenue, Beats Guidance on Data‑Center Demand
EMCOR Group posted fourth‑quarter FY25 revenue of $4.51 billion, exceeding analyst guidance and pushing the share price to $802. The beat was driven by strong demand for data‑center construction and broader infrastructure projects, even as the company signals slower long‑term growth.
US Vice President JD Vance Leaves Islamabad After 21‑Hour US‑Iran Talks Fail to Secure Cease‑Fire
U.S. Vice President JD Vance headed a high‑level delegation to Islamabad, where 21‑hour negotiations with Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ended without an agreement. The United States demanded a binding nuclear‑non‑proliferation pledge, which Tehran refused, keeping the cease‑fire fragile...
Europe Expands Gas and Power Trading to 21 Hours, Doubling Market Window
European gas and power markets will move to a permanent 21‑hour trading day next week, more than doubling the current 10‑hour window. The change comes as Middle‑East conflict drives gas prices nearly 40% above pre‑war levels, forcing traders to rethink...
U.S. Navy Deploys Two Destroyers to Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Central Command announced that guided‑missile destroyers USS Frank E. Peterson (DDG‑121) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG‑112) have entered the Strait of Hormuz to begin a coordinated mine‑clearance operation. The move, confirmed by President Donald Trump, aims to restore safe navigation through...
DC Newsroom's Bold Headline Choice Draws Red Line Controversy
This is a nuanced but remarkable and important headline choice for the leading newsroom in DC. Red line is mine. https://t.co/tsNhnx6MPy
If You Like Unusual Genre Mixes, This Horror Racing Game Might Be Just for You
Distance is an indie title that fuses arcade‑style racing, parkour platforming, and sci‑fi horror into a single experience. Developed by Refract Studios, it evolved from the Digipen student project Nitronic Rush and launched on PlayStation 4 and 5 in 2024....
Black Saturday Fires Revisited in EVENTS THAT CHANGED AUSTRALIA
The Nine Network’s new documentary series “Events That Changed Australia” returns with an episode on the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009. The program blends never‑before‑seen archival footage with first‑hand interviews from survivors, first responders and journalists. It revisits the Royal...
Nigeria's Central Bank Tightens BVN Rules Ahead of May 1 Rollout
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular on March 26 requiring banks and payment service providers to enforce new biometric verification (BVN) controls starting May 1, 2026. Key measures include a 24‑hour temporary watchlist for suspicious BVNs, single‑device mobile banking...
Medicaid Cuts Could Force More Kids to Become Caregivers
The GOP’s $200 billion budget proposal includes cuts to Medicaid that could exacerbate the already sizable youth caregiving population in the United States. An estimated 11.8 million Medicaid recipients, including up to 4.3 million who rely on Home‑Care Based Services, may lose coverage...
Boeing’s $24 Billion Space Launch System Faces Uncertain Future Under Trump Administration
NASA asked rival firms for alternative lunar launch options about a week before Boeing’s $24 billion Space Launch System (SLS) carried Artemis II crew around the Moon. The White House’s budget request echoed that outreach, casting doubt on the SLS’s future under...
Minns Broadens Public Transport Concessions Under Fuel Pressure
The New South Wales government announced it will expand concessional fares and daily/weekly fare caps to passengers using everyday tap‑and‑go payment cards, not just the Opal smartcard. The rollout will begin with apprentices and students, who will be the first...
Pokémon Champions Finally Delivers the VGC Experience
Pokémon Champions is the VGC game I hoped it would be, and I can't wait for the mobile launch. https://t.co/RH0dNdjVxX
Nut‑Free Pesto Startup Besto Scales to 60 Stores, Targeting Allergy‑Sensitive Consumers
Kaureen Randhawa launched Besto, a fresh, nut‑free pesto, and within a year the brand secured placement in about 60 stores across 17 states. The startup’s emphasis on perishable, ingredient‑transparent products aims to capture allergy‑sensitive shoppers and health‑focused consumers.
Japan Adds $4 B to Rapidus R&D, Aiming for 2‑nm Chip Production by 2027
Japan’s industry ministry approved an additional 631.5 billion yen (about $3.96 billion) for Rapidus, bringing total government R&D support to roughly $15 billion. The funding is aimed at accelerating the company’s 2‑nanometre logic‑chip line, slated for mass production in fiscal 2027, and at...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Warns Tariffs Are Creeping Into Consumer Prices as Stockpiles Dwindle
Amazon chief Andy Jassy told CNBC that the retailer’s early‑year inventory buildup has run out, and tariffs are now showing up in product prices. The comment comes as the U.S. government processes $166 billion in tariff refunds for companies while consumers...
Facebook Shuts Down Analytics Platform June 30, Shifting Marketers to Three New Tools
Facebook announced the retirement of its standalone Analytics dashboard effective June 30, redirecting users to three alternative reporting interfaces. The move reflects declining demand for panel‑based data, heightened privacy regulations, and a strategic focus on social commerce. Marketers must now...
UAE Unveils 2031 Space Strategy to Double Economy and Join Top‑10 Space Nations
The United Arab Emirates announced its National Space Strategy 2031, targeting a doubled space‑economy revenue and a place among the world’s top‑10 space powers. The plan builds on 30 satellites, 170 active space firms and a Mars probe extended to...
Since 2022, New Listings Aren't Cash‑buyer Sellers
To make it as simple as possible, all the new listings data we have had since 2022, weren't sellers that bought homes with cash people, for F sake, this isn't complicated folks
Monday Open Levels, Indicative FX Prices, 13 April 2026
U.S. President Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US‑Iran negotiations collapsed over the weekend. The move sparked an immediate rise in the U.S. dollar as investors sought safety amid heightened geopolitical risk. Analysts expect crude...
Vietcombank Launches QR Payments in 50+ Countries via Alipay+
Vietnam's largest commercial bank, Vietcombank, has rolled out a cross‑border QR payment service with Alipay+ that covers more than 50 countries and territories. The new Digibank feature lets Vietnamese travelers pay instantly abroad without foreign‑currency exchange, tapping Alipay+'s network of...
Fortinet EMS Flaw CVE‑2026‑35616 Actively Exploited, CISA Orders Federal Patch by Friday
Fortinet’s Enterprise Management System (EMS) vulnerability CVE‑2026‑35616 is being exploited in the wild, prompting the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to order federal agencies to apply the emergency hotfix by Friday. The flaw, a pre‑authentication API bypass, affects...
Autolus Shows 77% Response Rate for Obe‑cel CAR‑T in New Real‑World and Pediatric Data
Autolus Therapeutics unveiled new real‑world and pediatric data for its CD19‑directed CAR‑T, obe‑cel, reporting a 77% overall response rate in the FELIX trial and 91 infusions in the ROKA consortium with 84 evaluable patients. The findings address a major unmet...
Crimson Desert Features A Stunning Simulation Of Space But You Probably Won't See It
Pearl Abyss' open‑world RPG Crimson Desert contains a hidden out‑of‑bounds area that lets players fly beyond the atmosphere, revealing a detailed star‑filled sky. The exploit, discovered before the latest patch, displayed Earth’s horizon, the Milky Way, and smooth re‑entry visuals...
The New Normal? Spanish Airline Imposes Fuel Surcharge On Already-Paid Tickets
Volotea has begun charging an $8‑$11 fuel surcharge on tickets that were already paid in full, invoking a booking clause for “extraordinary fuel‑cost shocks.” The move follows a sharp rise in jet‑fuel prices tied to renewed Middle East tensions, highlighting...
Low Doses of LSD Alter Emotional Brain Responses in People with Mild Depression
A double‑blind study administered a 26‑microgram dose of LSD to 34 young adults with mild depressive symptoms and measured brain activity with EEG. The low dose amplified the late‑stage emotional wave linked to the amygdala, especially when participants received negative...