Tesla Drives Drunk Owner While He Naps, Police Still Arrest Him on DUI
Police in Vacaville, California, arrested a man for DUI after he fell asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y that was operating on Full Self‑Driving. The vehicle safely navigated busy streets while a four‑pack of Sutter Home wine and a pizza box were visible in the passenger seat. California law permits use of driver‑assist features but still requires the driver to be conscious and not under the influence. The case underscores the tension between autonomous technology capabilities and existing traffic safety regulations.
PLCnext ROS Bridge: Enabling Hardware Interoperability Between Industrial PLCs and ROS
The PLCnext ROS Bridge introduces a Docker‑based ROS node that directly links the PLCnext Global Data Space with ROS topics and services, enabling bidirectional data exchange between industrial PLCs and robotic software. It leverages an Interface Description File to auto‑generate...
Premium Hike Despite Zero GST
A recent customer complaint highlights that health‑insurance premiums in India have surged despite the government’s GST waiver. The policy cost rose from Rs 21,996 (≈$265) in March 2021 to Rs 34,409 (≈$415) in March 2024 – a 24.86% increase after GST removal. Insurers cite...
❗BREAKING NEWS❗ HOUSE PASSES ALTERNATE PLAN TO FUND DHS. (IT'S DOOMED)
Late Thursday night, the House approved a short-term Continuing Resolution that temporarily funds the Department of Homeland Security through May 22. The measure is expected to fail in the Senate, which requires a 60‑vote supermajority and where Democrats have signaled...
Rescheduling Cannabis Under the Controlled Substances Act
President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order directing the Attorney General to initiate rulemaking that would move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The order follows a 2023 recommendation from the Department of Health and...
Lowe’s: The Robin Report Retail Hit of the Week, 03. 28. 2026
Lowe’s has unveiled HomeCare+, a flat‑rate annual subscription that dispatches its technicians for routine home‑repair tasks such as filter changes and light‑bulb replacements. The service targets homeowners seeking convenience while giving Lowe’s a foothold inside customers’ homes for potential upselling....
EBay Australia Shakes Up Fees and Policies
eBay Australia is moving its Buyer Protection fee to buyers for purchases from low‑volume sellers—those with $25,000 AU (≈$16,500 USD) or less in sales over the past year. Those sellers receive a "free‑selling" status but must purchase eBay shipping labels, except for...
DMV: Cancelled; No Season Two Renewal for CBS Sitcom
CBS announced the cancellation of the single‑camera sitcom DMV after its 20‑episode first season, which is currently airing. The series posted a modest 0.24 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and attracted roughly 3.02 million viewers, making it one of the network’s...
Watson: Cancelled; Morris Chestnut Series Not Returning to CBS for 2026-27
CBS announced the cancellation of the medical‑mystery drama "Watson" after its second season, meaning the series will not return for a 2026‑27 season. The show, starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, is currently airing its 20‑episode second season. Season...
Chicago Med: Season 12 Renewal; NBC Hospital Drama Returning for 2026-27
NBC has officially renewed Chicago Med for a twelfth season, slated for the 2026‑27 broadcast year. The eleventh season, which wraps on May 13, delivered a 0.34 rating in the 18‑49 demo and attracted 5.57 million viewers, making it the network’s top‑rated...
Chicago PD: Season 14; 2026-27 Renewal Announced for NBC Police Drama Series
NBC has officially renewed the police drama Chicago PD for a 14th season, set to air in the 2026‑27 television year. The current 13th season, comprising 21 episodes, will conclude on May 13. The series, which follows the Chicago Police Department’s elite...
Magento 2 Loyalty Program: Build A Retention Engine
Magento 2’s loyalty program is evolving from simple discount codes to a sophisticated retention engine that blends data‑driven automation with experiential rewards. Merchants can leverage native GraphQL fields, real‑time webhooks, and virtual‑product attributes to recognize milestones, eliminate redemption friction, and capture...
Business Insider’s Subscriber Spiral
Business Insider ended 2022 with roughly 185,000 paid subscribers and has since invested heavily in its subscription model. In November 2023, Barbara Peng was promoted to chief executive, and in September 2024 she recruited Jamie Heller from The Wall Street...
U.S. Financial Regulatory Week Ahead
The week of March 30‑April 1 will be unusually quiet in Washington as Congress and most regulators pause for Easter and Passover, but key events include a moderated discussion with Fed Chair Jay Powell at Harvard and Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman...
Quick Coal Vs. Gas Thoughts
At CERAWeek in Houston, industry leaders highlighted a rapid shift from coal to natural gas in power generation. The discussion, led by coal specialist Ernie Thrasher of XCoal, underscored falling coal demand, tighter coal‑gas price spreads, and mounting regulatory pressure...
“Headless” PAGA Claims — The Split in the Courts and What Employers Need to Watch
California employers face uncertainty over “headless” PAGA claims, which strip the individual component to keep the case in court and sidestep arbitration agreements. Appellate courts are divided: the Second District requires an individual claim and permits arbitration, while the Fourth...
Taming the Acid Clouds with a New Blueprint for Making Fuel on Venus
The Chinese Academy of Sciences team unveiled a modular instrument designed to survive Venus’s corrosive, high‑pressure atmosphere while filtering acid aerosols, enriching trace gases, and performing laser‑based spectroscopy. The three‑stage filtration unit achieves over 99.99% removal of sulfuric‑acid droplets as...
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Why Physicians Must Reclaim Their Right to Pause [PODCAST]
In a February 2026 KevinMD podcast, integrative pediatrician Mary Wilde argues that physicians at every career stage lack the habit of pausing, a deficit that fuels burnout and empathy loss. She describes her "Empathy Lab" curriculum, where medical students choose renewal...
CBS BOSSES UNFAZED BY RATINGS DROP — INSIDERS SAY IT’S NO LONGER ABOUT VIEWERS
CBS Evening News has fallen to about 3.8 million viewers, trailing ABC and NBC, yet its billionaire owners remain untroubled. Insiders say the network has shifted focus from the ratings race to building political influence in Washington, especially under editor Bari...
Researchers Reveal Why Hydrogen Metal Testing Methods Produce Unreliable Results
Researchers at IIT Bombay and the Max Planck Institute uncovered why the electrochemical permeation technique often yields unreliable hydrogen‑diffusion data in steel. They showed that high charging currents induce surface rust, dislocations and hydrogen bubbles, which artificially lower measured flux. Switching...
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[Expired – Class Action Settlement] [Targeted, CA only] Patelco Credit Union $300 Checking Bonus
Patelco Credit Union is offering a $400 new‑account bonus, split into $300 for opening a free or interest checking account, $50 for adding a Money Market account, and $50 for enrolling in the RoundUp savings feature. To earn the $300...
Iranian Attack on Prince Sultan Air Base Reportedly Struck U.S. KC-135s – Reports
Satellite imagery on March 27 confirmed a heat signature and visible damage on the apron of Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base, where U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft are stationed. The Wall Street Journal reported that an Iranian missile, supported by...
Low-Income ACA Enrollees Shifted Heavily From High-CSR Silver to Bronze in 2026
In 2026, low‑income ACA marketplace enrollees dramatically shifted from high‑CSR silver plans to bronze, accelerating a multi‑year trend. The average actuarial value (AV) for HealthCare.gov states fell from about 80% in 2025 to 76% in 2026, while total enrollment dropped...
US Tech Companies Must Be Accountable in US Courts for Facilitating Persecution and Torture Abroad, EFF Urges US Supreme Court
The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a 9th Circuit ruling that U.S. tech companies can be sued under the Alien Tort Statute for aiding foreign human‑rights abuses. The case focuses on...
My Talk at the Kennedy Center
On March 23, Aaron Siri delivered a presentation at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., critiquing the U.S. vaccine ecosystem. He argued that vaccine manufacturers operate with near‑impunity and highlighted systemic failures of the FDA and CDC before and after...
Wednesday TV Ratings: Fear Factor: House of Fear, Chicago Med, Hollywood Squares, Abbott Elementary, Police 24/7
The March 25, 2026 Wednesday ratings roundup shows how new episodes of Fear Factor: House of Fear, Chicago Med, Hollywood Squares, Abbott Elementary and Police 24/7 performed across broadcast and cable. Each program’s rating is presented as a percentage change versus its previous...
U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect Offer Increased to $750 Back
U.S. Bank has raised the Business Altitude Connect card’s welcome bonus to 75,000 points, redeemable for a $750 deposit after $6,000 of spend within 180 days. The card carries a $0 introductory annual fee, rising to $95 after the first...
IVF Academy USA Launches Accelerated Program to Help OBGYNs Bring Fertility Services Into Their Practices
IVF Academy USA unveiled a 30‑hour hybrid OBGYN Clinic‑Ready Fertility Services Accelerator, blending 14 hours of online coursework with a two‑day hands‑on residency. The program equips board‑certified OBGYNs to deliver in‑office fertility evaluations, IUI, and diagnostic hysteroscopy, complete with billing...
Requiem for Daydream
Julie Bornstein, veteran of Stitch Fix and Sephora, has launched Daydream, an AI‑driven fashion shopping app positioned as the industry’s answer to ChatGPT. After raising $30 million for The Yes and $50 million from Google and other VCs, Daydream entered beta in...
They Might Have Been Like Cain and Abel
A Maryland district court dismissed a 10(b) securities fraud suit against former iLearnEngines (iLE) officers, finding plaintiffs failed to prove the AI firm’s partnership with Experion Technologies qualified as a related party. The case stemmed from a Hindenburg report that...
Video: "Dandelion" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Netflix is launching "Dandelion," an original Japanese series that streams globally on April 16, 2026. The show adapts Hideaki Sorachi’s debut work, known for the popular manga "Gintama," and follows the 21st Division’s Dandelion Clan as they guide restless spirits...
Tim Miller and Joy Reid
Jim Acosta hosted a live video on March 27, 2026 featuring Tim Miller, Joy‑Ann Reid, Jane Fonda and Joan Baez to discuss the importance of protecting the First Amendment. The conversation highlighted recent legal challenges to free‑speech protections and the role of journalists and...
Mitsubishi, Rohm, Toshiba To Merge Power Semi Businesses
Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm and Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage have signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan Industrial Partners and TBJ Holdings to explore merging their power‑semiconductor businesses. The proposed joint venture would combine silicon, gallium‑nitride (GaN) and silicon‑carbide (SiC)...
Friday Send: The Wardrobe Edition
Louis Cheslaw, longtime fashion writer and WITI collaborator, is launching a new Substack publication called Wardrobe. The newsletter will deliver menswear insights every few days, drawing on his decade‑long industry relationships and on‑the‑ground reporting trips to Paris, London, New York,...
Lawsuit: Marriott Hotel Told Black Guest ‘You People’ Can’t Stay Here — Then Called Police
A federal civil‑rights lawsuit has been filed in Ohio alleging that a Black guest was denied a reservation at a TownePlace Suites‑Fairfield Inn, a Marriott‑branded property, after staff reportedly used the phrase “you people” and called police. The plaintiff, LeRon...
Banner|Aetna Brings Community Together for 2026 Phoenix Heart Walk
Banner | Aetna, the Arizona health‑plan joint venture of Banner Health and Aetna, is participating in the 2026 Phoenix Heart Walk as a member of the event’s Executive Leadership Team. CFO Dan Keller volunteers his time, highlighting a personal connection to heart...
Miscellany
Professor Stephen Bainbridge posted a two‑part analysis of the Delaware case Witmer v. Armistice Capital, LLC, examining how insider‑trading claims intersect with state corporate law. Lauren Pringle of The Chancery Daily highlighted the series in her newsletter, noting the omission...
Friday Footnotes: Supply Dynamics and a Changing World
Recent attacks in the Middle East, including Iran's retaliation and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, have created unprecedented geopolitical turbulence. The disruption threatens global energy flows and could reverberate through commodity markets for years. Though less visible, agriculture...
NBC Renews Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med / Sean Hayes Joins The Morning Show / Ryan Gosling Accepts...
NBC confirmed that its One Chicago franchise—Chicago Fire (renewed for a 15th season), Chicago P.D. (renewed for a 14th season), and Chicago Med (renewed for a 12th season)—will return for the 2026‑27 broadcast year. The three series will stay on...
Mike Johnson's Self-Destruction Means Republicans Now Own Airport Chaos Crisis
The Trump administration announced that TSA employees will finally receive paychecks, ending a lingering threat of a shutdown‑related payroll freeze. The Senate passed a funding package for most of the Department of Homeland Security but deliberately left out ICE and...
Final 2026 Open Enrollment Report: Broker/Agent Assistance (Part 10)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its first dataset showing how many ACA Open Enrollment participants received help from certified brokers, agents, or other assisters. The data, limited to the 30 states that use the federal HealthCare.gov exchange,...
Trucker of the Year John Penn Honored at MATS Among Owner-Op Peers
John Penn, an Indiana‑based owner‑operator, was named the 2025 Trucker of the Year at the Mid‑America Trucking Show. He earned the honor by achieving more than 10 mpg in his 2019 Freightliner Cascadia, thanks to aerodynamic trailer upgrades, a 2.41 gear...
Why MRI Classification Systems Improve Spinal Stenosis Care
MRI classification systems are reshaping spinal stenosis care by replacing vague descriptors with structured grading such as the Schizas system for lumbar canals and analogous cervical scales. These standardized frameworks improve inter‑observer reliability, align imaging findings with surgical observations, and...
Warehouses Pay the Price for a Lack of Agility, Finds Lucas Systems
Lucas Systems' new study of 114 U.S. supply‑chain executives reveals warehouses are struggling with a surge in unplanned disruptions post‑COVID. More than half report their automation is too rigid, with 85% experiencing up to ten significant interruptions in the past...
Mochi Health and Livelong Women’s Health Summit Partner to Advance Women’s Metabolic Health
Mochi Health announced its role as a Premiere Sponsor of the Livelong Women’s Health Summit, scheduled for April 17‑18 in San Francisco. Founder and CEO Myra Ahmad, M.D., will headline a session on GLP‑1 medications and host a roundtable on...
Draft Legislation Aims to Criminalise "Sexually Suggestive" Photographs of Fully Clothed People in Public because AI Is Scary
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has drafted a bill that would criminalise the creation or distribution of unauthorised "sexually suggestive" photographs of clothed individuals, punishable by up to two years in prison. The legislation targets images of clothed posteriors, genital...
2026 Commercial Litigation Outlook
Seyfarth Shaw’s sixth annual Commercial Litigation Outlook highlights how AI, privacy regulation, economic strain, and shifting restrictive‑covenant law are reshaping corporate legal risk in 2026. Courts are wrestling with authentication of AI‑generated evidence while businesses seek to protect hybrid intellectual‑property...
SEMI Europe Applauds European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on Chips Act 2.0
SEMI Europe participated in the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on the Chips Act, supporting the upcoming revision known as Chips Act 2.0. The association highlighted its Chips Act Report, which contains 30 recommendations covering regulatory simplification, faster permitting, targeted investment,...
FOLIO Launches New AI-Powered Tools for Categorizing and Tagging Legal Information
FOLIO introduced an AI‑driven suite that automatically categorizes and tags legal documents using a shared ontology. The tools integrate via APIs with existing case‑management systems, requiring no code changes. Pricing starts at $199 per month, with enterprise options for on‑premise...
Bending the Curve of Health Care Costs (At Last?)
Health care spending in the U.S. rose from about 5% of GDP in 1960 to 17% in 2010, then slowed markedly after 2010. Cutler and Klarnet attribute the slowdown to five factors—cost‑saving technology (≈21%), reduced demand (10‑26%), supply‑side price reductions...