Fox to Air Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Doubleheader at Wrigley Field
Fox will broadcast a historic Big Ten/SEC women's volleyball doubleheader from Wrigley Field on Labor Day weekend, featuring Nebraska vs Missouri and Penn State vs Kentucky. The event caps a six‑day Challenge Week that pits all 18 Big Ten schools against the 16 SEC programs. Fox’s decision follows successful NFL‑adjacent volleyball slots that attracted 1.7 million viewers and a record six broadcast‑network matches last season. The primetime slot marks the network’s first standalone volleyball presentation without a football lead‑in.
The BEST Times to Post on FACEBOOK (TO REACH USA AUDIENCE)
The post outlines optimal Facebook publishing times for U.S. audiences, highlighting a sweet spot of 9 am‑12 pm EST to capture both coasts. Data points show Wednesday at 2 pm EST delivers the highest weekly engagement, while the first hour after posting is...
A-10 Warthogs Are Doing Bizarrely Long Strafing Runs In Iraq
During Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthogs have been captured on video executing unusually long strafing runs in Iraq, with bursts lasting six to nine seconds—far beyond the typical two‑to‑three‑second bursts. Veteran pilots confirm these extended firings are...
Would You Believe that 36% of Your Single Level Endoscopy Spine Patients Never Take an Opioid Post-Op?
A prospective cohort of 217 opioid‑naive patients undergoing outpatient cervical or lumbar spine surgery revealed dramatic variation in postoperative opioid consumption based on procedure complexity and technique. Single‑level cases averaged 75 MME, while multilevel procedures more than doubled that figure to...
Pharmaceutical Executive Daily: Eli Lilly Presses U.K. Government to Raise NHS Drug Pricing
Eli Lilly is pressuring the U.K. government to raise NHS drug prices and eliminate the VPAG rebate scheme before it resumes new investment in Britain. The company is also exploring outcome‑based pricing for its anti‑obesity medicines. In parallel, Lilly struck a...
GM’s Shiny Tomorrow Came with a Very Dark Underside
General Motors’ 1940 Futurliners were massive Art Deco roadshow trucks that toured the United States, drawing over three million visitors and linking the GM brand to a futuristic vision. While the glossy exhibitions promoted jet engines, microwaves and television, GM...
The Real Lesson of the TSA Walkout
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) faced a partial walkout during the latest government shutdown, leaving passengers in lines up to six hours long. The agency, which costs roughly $10 billion annually, has historically failed security tests, with failure rates exceeding 90%...
Bureau Veritas, Trade Technologies Partner to Streamline Global Trade
Bureau Veritas and Trade Technologies have signed a strategic agreement to embed inspection and conformity certificates directly into letters of credit workflows. The integration automates document validation, cutting delays that traditionally slow export shipments. By combining Bureau Veritas' inspection expertise...
The Ford Fusion - The Best Value In The Used Car Market?
The first‑generation Ford Fusion (2006‑2012) was built on a Mazda‑derived CD3 platform and positioned between the Focus and Five Hundred to challenge the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Over its run the model saw steady sales—averaging roughly 180,000 units per...
113 Years of the Real Oil Price (WTI)
The article visualizes 113 years of CPI‑adjusted WTI oil prices, highlighting both absolute levels and growth rates. It notes that the 2008 year‑on‑year surge of 640% was the largest, surpassing the 1979‑80 increase that foreshadowed the 1980 recession. However, month‑on‑month...
What if Deleting the Oncogenic Protein Is the Wrong Move?
The article questions the prevailing belief that fully degrading oncogenic proteins outperforms merely inhibiting them. While inhibition has become a cornerstone of targeted cancer therapy, the piece argues that outright removal can trigger unforeseen biological responses. It highlights that protein...
Empowering Women in the Legal Profession: Reflections From Katie Twardak, President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI), founded in 1914, celebrated Women’s History Month with insights from President Katherine A. Twardak. Twardak highlighted the association’s role in mentorship, CLE programming, and legislative advocacy through its Political Action Committee. She cited...
Vietnam Airlines Announces Summer Schedule for London Flights
Vietnam Airlines unveiled its summer timetable, adding three weekly non‑stop flights from London Heathrow to Hanoi and two weekly non‑stop services to Ho Chi Minh City. All routes will be operated by Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners departing from Terminal 4. The schedule provides the...
Trade Agreements Extend Europe’s Food Quality Rules Beyond Its Borders
The European Union is embedding its geographical indication (GI) system into major trade agreements, extending protected food‑quality standards to markets in Latin America, Oceania, Japan, Canada, China and India. Recent deals with Australia and the Mercosur bloc will recognize hundreds...
Radio Garden Lets You Explore Local Radio From Around the World at Home
Radio Garden is an interactive web platform that maps live FM/AM stations worldwide, allowing users to spin a virtual globe and tune into local broadcasts from any location. The service revives the serendipitous, community‑driven experience of traditional radio, contrasting with...
Thrice Is a Challenging but Forgiving Daily Trivia Game
Thrice is a new daily trivia game that presents five questions across five distinct categories each day. Players have three attempts per question, earning three points for each correct answer, which creates a balance between difficulty and forgiveness. The format...
Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 Isn’t for Trade Deficits, by Christine Abely
On February 20, the Trump administration announced temporary import tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, a provision intended to address fundamental balance‑of‑payments crises. The article explains that Section 122 creates a mandatory presidential duty to impose a surcharge...
Another Two India-Bound LPG Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz
Iran has allowed two additional Indian‑flagged LPG tankers, BW TYR and BW ELM, to transit the Strait of Hormuz, carrying roughly 94,000 tonnes of cargo toward Mumbai and New Mangalore. The move follows Tehran’s pledge to let “non‑hostile” vessels pass...
Ruth's Weekly Recap - Week 1
Ruth launched a premium Substack tier expecting modest interest, but was surprised to acquire seven paying subscribers. She clarifies the tier isn’t a formal course or coaching program, but a weekly, behind‑the‑scenes diary covering her work, planning, meals, and personal...
Costco’s ‘Got That Dog’ in New Bourbon With Iconic $1.50 Hot Dog on the Label
Costco quietly added a new single‑barrel bourbon titled “I Got That Dog In Me,” featuring the retailer’s iconic $1.50 hot‑dog label. The Rare Character bottling, 126.1 proof and priced at $85.99, was limited to one bottle per member and initially...
You Can Earn 7 Free Nights From Hyatt Brand Explorer Perk
Hyatt’s Brand Explorer perk now awards up to seven category 1‑4 free‑night certificates after members stay at five different Hyatt brands, a jump from the original two‑certificate limit. The program currently spans 38 distinct Hyatt brands, from luxury Park Hyatt...
Hambantota Port Invests $108M to Expand Capacity to 2M TEU
Hambantota International Port Group is investing $108 million in new container‑handling equipment, including six quay cranes, 16 RTGs and 40 trailers. The upgrade will activate a 1,300‑meter berth and lift total capacity to roughly 2 million TEU, allowing the port to accommodate...
Andy Dirks to Join Jason Benetti in Booth for Cardinals-Tigers on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’
NBC Sports announced that former Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks will join play‑by‑play veteran Jason Benetti in the booth for the Cardinals‑Tigers game on Sunday Night Baseball, April 6. Dirks will be paired with ex‑Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson, continuing NBC’s rotating...
I Found My People -- 1970 MG Midget "Kimbo"
During Michigan’s 2020 lockdown, Jim bought a 1970 MG Midget for $10 and set out to restore it. After months of hands‑on work with friends, he revived the car, naming it Kimbo, and began driving it regularly. A chance encounter...
Hidden Gems of Manchester
Manchester, once the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, has reinvented itself as a cultural and creative hub. The city now draws tourists with its Roman ruins, historic canals, vibrant music scene, sports venues, and a thriving independent retail and culinary...
No Preliminary Injunction Over Residents' Claim That S.F. Failed to Adequately Police Tenderloin Sidewalks
A federal judge in Northern California denied a preliminary injunction sought by Tenderloin residents and businesses, finding they lacked standing to challenge San Francisco’s harm‑reduction policies. The plaintiffs could not demonstrate that the city’s distribution of drug‑related paraphernalia directly caused increased...
Elon Musk Has Generous TSA Offer Denied by the White House: Here’s Why
Elon Musk publicly pledged to cover Transportation Security Administration officers' salaries amid a partial government shutdown, but the White House rejected the offer, citing legal conflicts tied to his companies' federal contracts. Officials warned that private payments could violate ethics...
On Menorca, an Olive Oil Identity Shaped by Soil, Sea and Wind
Son Felip, a farm in northern Menorca, earned a Silver Award at the 2026 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for its Koroneiki monovarietal extra virgin olive oil. The producer uses regenerative agriculture, early‑harvest processing, and biodiversity‑focused practices that boost polyphenol...
20th Century Studios Developing “The Marriage Bargain” Movie
Disney’s 20th Century Studios has secured the film rights to Jennifer Probst’s bestselling romance novel *The Marriage Bargain*. The adaptation will be scripted by Laura Lekkos, known for her work on *Relationship Goals* and *Somewhere Only We Know*. Production will...
How Artist Agencies Bury Bad News
Harrison Parrott, after selling part of its business to a French family fund, saw its chief operating officer and general counsel, Lorna Aizlewood, announce her departure. Aizlewood, a former EMI Classics legal chief, cited personal reasons and a desire to freelance...
ALERT: Imminent Attack Against the United States, Similar to 9/11 – Linked to Local Extremists, Is Being Planned.
A post on The Women Post claims extremist cells in major U.S. cities are planning a 9/11‑scale attack as retaliation for the killing of 168 Iranian schoolgirls and 17 staff members. The article describes decentralized groups using encrypted messaging to...
Title II and the PMC’s Love of the Unfunded Mandate
In June 2024 the Biden administration’s Justice Department issued a sweeping Title II mandate requiring every public university to comply with expanded Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. Institutions have until April 24, 2026 to implement the changes, which cover physical infrastructure, digital...
Reminder: Register for Exclusive Private Roundtable
Geopolitical Dispatch invites subscribers to next week’s Private Roundtables focused on the Iran war, offering two sessions on Monday and Tuesday. The events feature senior advisor Heidi Venamore, former Australian ambassador to the UAE and Jordan, as the Iran expert....
Is Online Trauma Therapy Effective? What the Research Shows
Recent research confirms that online trauma therapy delivers significant reductions in PTSD, anxiety, and related symptoms, performing on par with traditional in‑person care. Evidence‑based modalities such as TF‑CBT, EMDR, and somatic approaches translate effectively to secure video platforms. The studies...
How to Integrate Modern Metros Into Unplanned Neighbourhoods & Local Transport | Challenger Cities
Indian cities are rapidly deploying metro lines through densely built, historic neighborhoods, showcasing a construction tempo that dwarfs the consultation‑heavy processes of North America and Europe. The speed is fueled by strong political will, ambitious financing, and a willingness to...
AI and Modernization in Legal and FOIA: EDiscovery Best Practices
Casepoint’s Amit Dungarani recapped a presentation at the 23rd Annual e‑Discovery, Records and Information Management Conference, emphasizing how AI is moving from experimental hype to operational use in legal, FOIA and records environments. He argued that AI deployments must be...
Anti-Fraud Teams Struggling on AI, Tech
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2026 Anti‑Fraud Technology Benchmarking Report surveyed over 700 anti‑fraud executives and found that 92% of teams still do not use AI, with only 8% feeling prepared for AI‑enhanced fraud attacks. Respondents cite data‑quality, governance,...
What Happens When Desktop 3D Printer Companies Get Much Larger?
Desktop 3D printer firms are entering a rapid scaling phase, especially in Asia, where user bases have reached a "hockey stick" growth point. As platforms like Bambu Lab's MakerWorld become commercially significant, right‑sholders are suing over copyrighted models, prompting formal...
SoundCloud Launches ‘Follower Exclusive Releases’ to Reward Superfans & Build Hype
SoundCloud has rolled out Follower Exclusive Releases, a feature for Artist Pro creators that lets them share tracks solely with their followers, either as a permanent perk or a timed early‑access window. The launch is anchored by Dutch DJ Chris...
A Major Change May Be in the Works for Your 401(k)’s Oversight
The U.S. Department of Labor is signaling a shift away from relying on court cases to enforce ERISA duties, a practice known as “regulation by litigation.” 401(k) lawsuits have climbed from 49 in 2023 to 69 in 2025, driven largely...
The Government Can Take Your Blood. Can It Take Your Thoughts?
Meta’s $799 wristband, released last fall, reads electrical signals in the wrist to infer a user’s intended gesture before the hand moves, turning thought into device input. The technology revives a longstanding Fifth Amendment debate about where the body ends...
P&C Profitability Nears Peak Amid Rising Competition and Strong Balance Sheets, Says Moody’s
Moody’s says P&C reinsurance profitability peaked in 2025 as European reinsurers benefited from lower catastrophe claims and strong investment returns. However, risk‑adjusted pricing fell in the 2026 renewals, and underwriting ratios are expected to drop 2‑4 percentage points. Life reinsurance...
Hapag-Lloyd Announces GRI From East Coast to West Coast South America
Hapag-Lloyd announced a General Rate Increase for shipments traveling from the East Coast to the West Coast of South America. The surcharge is set at $200 per container and covers dry, reefer, and special units. The new rates become effective...
GM Increasing Heavy Truck Production Despite Rising Fuel Prices
General Motors is expanding heavy‑duty truck production at its Flint, Michigan plant, moving from three shifts to up to six days a week to meet soaring demand for Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD models. The plant already builds about...
Get a 35% Bonus when Buying Choice Points (Buy Points for 0.76 Cpp)
Choice Privileges has opened a new points sale offering a 35% bonus on purchases of 18,000 points or more, bringing the cost down to roughly 0.76 cents per point. The promotion runs from March 30 to April 28, 2026, with...
Merlin Labs Sees Incremental Path to Pilot-Free Passenger Flights
Merlin Labs, fresh from a SPAC merger that raised over $200 million, is adapting its defense‑grade Merlin Pilot AI flight control system for civil aviation. The company is testing the system on a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B and aims first at...
Avutometinib and Defactinib
The FDA granted accelerated approval to the oral co‑pack Avutometinib and Defactinib for adults with KRAS‑mutated, recurrent low‑grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) after prior therapy. The regimen pairs a RAF/MEK inhibitor with a FAK inhibitor, marking a rare “novel‑novel” combination...
New 360-Degree Live Tech Could Soon Be Widely Accessible After Very Successful Debut
A 360‑degree, user‑controlled live streaming platform debuted at the 15th National Games, delivering real‑time 3D video captured and stitched by a deep‑learning engine. The system lets viewers swipe to change angles and zoom, creating an immersive experience that 75% of...
Fourth Circuit Overturns Class Certification of 401(k) Plan Investment Loss Case
The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court ruling that had certified a class action against Genworth Financial over alleged underperformance of BlackRock target‑date funds in 401(k) plans. The appellate court held that Rule 23(b)(1) cannot be used for defined‑contribution plans because...
The Country That Just Became the World’s Most Important Supply Chain
MSC halted all shipments to the Arabian Gulf, prompting carriers to reroute cargo through Oman’s deep‑water ports. In March, Sohar saw a 1,766% jump in diversion requests, while Salalah’s traffic rose 800%, pushing the Omani stock index to an eight‑year...