The Wayback Machine Archive Is in Mortal Peril !!
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine faces escalating blocks from major publishers such as USA Today, The New York Times, The Guardian, and Reddit, which are preventing its crawler from capturing new pages. Publishers cite AI‑scraping concerns, but the restrictions threaten the preservation of original health studies, CDC/FDA guidelines, and pandemic‑era reports. With over a trillion pages already archived, the loss of future snapshots could erase evidence of how public‑health information changes over time. Journalists and researchers are urging the nonprofit to fight the blocks and maintain a reliable digital record.
Comcast Agrees to $117 Million Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach
Comcast has agreed to a proposed $117.5 million settlement to resolve a class‑action lawsuit stemming from a data breach in October 2023. The breach exposed customers’ personal information after a third‑party gained unauthorized access. The settlement fund will pay claimants for documented...
Closing the Gender Gap for Nairobi’s Public Transport
Transport is the lifeline of African cities, yet Nairobi’s system leaves women, caregivers and people with disabilities behind. The city’s reliance on walking, cycling and informal public transport masks a chronic lack of safe sidewalks, lighting and accessible vehicles. Women...
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Will Go Nonprofit After Being Acquired by The Baltimore Banner’s Owner
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, owner of the nonprofit Baltimore Banner, announced it will purchase the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette and operate the historic newspaper as a nonprofit. The deal, described as a “huge discount” by Baltimore Banner founder Stewart Bainum,...
The Stadium Beer Model Is Changing, and Athletic Brewing Is Ahead of It
Athletic Brewing Company, the United States' largest dedicated non‑alcoholic brewer, has secured high‑visibility partnerships with the San Francisco Giants and Arsenal F.C., showcasing two distinct activation models. In baseball, the brand is woven into the entire matchday experience at Oracle...
DOT Moves to Clear Regulatory Path for Vehicles Without Steering Wheels
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing to strip federal vehicle standards that mandate human controls, clearing a path for fully autonomous cars and trucks. NHTSA is fast‑tracking Amazon‑owned Zoox’s request to operate up to 2,500 purpose‑built robotaxis without steering...
California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency’s Proposed PAGA Regulations: What Employers Need to Know (US)
On February 6, 2026 the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency released proposed regulations to refine the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) after the 2024 amendments. The draft rules introduce a standardized notice form, a 33‑day employer response window, and...
Rick Rule: The Coming Copper Price Shock
Rick Rule warns that decades of under‑investment in copper exploration and mine development have left the market severely undersupplied. With consumption already outpacing production, inventories are dwindling and new supply cannot materialize for another 5‑10 years. He predicts a sharp...
EFF to State AGs: Investigate Google's Broken Promise to Users Targeted by the Government
The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed complaints with the California and New York attorneys general accusing Google of violating its promise to notify users before handing over data to law‑enforcement agencies. The complaint centers on Amandla Thomas‑Johnson, whose ICE subpoena was...
First Time On A Dyno -- Jon's 1971 MGB "Racecar"
Jon took his 1971 MGB, rebuilt with a 1976 block and 1974 HIF4 carburetors, to Eclectic Motorworks for its first-ever dyno run. After several chaotic pulls, the car produced a peak of 61 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 73 lb‑ft of torque...
Podcasting’s Next Growth Frontier: Tackling the Unconverted
MIDiA’s 2025 audio consumer profile shows a sizable share of the global population—about 25% in the U.S.—still never listens to podcasts. The industry has focused on engaged listeners, but growth may hinge on converting the “unconverted” audience. MIDiA plans to...
Opening Pandora’s Interface: AI Assistants and the DMA
The European Commission has launched DMA Article 6(7) proceedings to define Google’s obligations for AI‑assistant features on Android, targeting hot‑word detection, screen‑content access, and audio‑output monitoring. This follows earlier Apple cases where the EU forced openness for NFC, Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth,...
Pragmata Review Roundup: 'Nostalgia Wrapped in a Shiny New Spacesuit'
Capcom’s long‑awaited new IP, Pragmata, launched on April 17, 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, quickly earning an 86 Metacritic score from 88 critic reviews. Reviewers highlighted the game’s clever level design, satisfying combat, and a...
Airports Won’t Let Prices Rise — So They Tell Vendors To Add Surcharges
Airports are prohibiting concessionaires from raising menu prices directly and are instead encouraging the addition of a 3‑5% surcharge billed as an employee benefit or retention fee. The practice stems from high airport rents, mandated higher minimum wages, and “street‑pricing”...
SEA Sets Out Fast-Update Sonar Approach at UDT 2026
At UDT 2026, SEA showcased its KraitSense towed sonar system and unveiled a fast‑update software architecture aimed at shortening sonar processing development cycles. The compact system combines a thin‑line KraitArray with low‑weight, low‑power processing suitable for small crewed, remotely operated...
How a Yoga Teacher Turned Bedtime Stories Into a Media Empire
Kathryn Nicolai, a former yoga teacher, turned bedtime storytelling into the wildly popular sleep‑podcast *Nothing Much Happens*. Launched in 2018, the show now exceeds 200 million lifetime downloads and has expanded into books, subscriptions, and a broader wellness brand. By deliberately...
The Price of Instability: Oil Shocks, Energy Transitions and MENA's Economic Future
A webinar hosted by the Natural Resource Governance Institute will examine how the ongoing conflicts in Iran, Lebanon and the broader MENA region could reshape oil and gas markets, fiscal stability, and energy‑transition pathways. Speakers include Crystol Energy CEO Carole...
New CellCelector CLD Takes You From Thousands of Candidates to the Top Clone, Faster
German biotech equipment maker Sartorius has launched the CellCelector CLD, an automated imaging and cell isolation platform that accelerates monoclonal cell line development. The system combines high‑speed scanning, advanced imaging and gentle clone retrieval to screen up to 885 nanowell...
MERS Review, TPO, Virtual LO, Digital Ass't, HELOC, Warehouse Products; Policy Moves for LOs to Watch
Brian Vieaux argues that current policy signals are reshaping mortgage spreads more than headline benchmark rates, highlighting the limited economic impact of many politically driven proposals. In capital markets, investors are in a holding pattern as Fed policy is expected...
‘Paperman’ Netflix K-Drama: Jo Jung Suk Approached to Play Lead Role & What We Know So Far
Netflix is courting top Korean star Jo Jung Suk to headline the upcoming original series *Paperman*, directed by Lee Il Hyung. The drama centers on a color‑blind man who becomes entangled with counterfeit money, a premise that blends thriller intrigue...
The Numbers Behind the Buy Box: What Amazon Pricing Data Reveals About Why Most Sellers Leave Revenue on the Table
Amazon sellers are leaving substantial revenue on the table because many rely on static, poorly tuned repricing rules. Data from Alpha Repricer shows that 80‑83% of purchases flow through the Buy Box, and a loss of that position can slash...
National Initiative For American Space Nuclear Power
The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy issued a memo under Executive Order 14369, directing a National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power. The plan calls for near‑term deployment of nuclear reactors on the Moon and in Earth...
Sizzle Acquisition Corp. II (SZZL) to Combine with Trasteel Holding in $1.3Bn Deal
Sizzle Acquisition Corp. II (ticker SZZL) announced a definitive business combination with Trasteel Holding, a steel manufacturing and recycling company, in a transaction valued at roughly $1.3 billion. The agreement provides Trasteel with about $300 million in cash and the balance in...
Capital One Rebrands Spark Miles & Spark Miles Select to Venture Business and VentureOne Business (150k Bonus)
Capital One has rebranded its Spark Miles business cards as Venture Business and VentureOne Business. The Venture Business card carries a $95 annual fee, a new 150,000‑mile signup bonus tied to $30,000 spend, and adds $50 travel and $50 software...
Lessons for a Warming Planet: A Vital History of U.S. Environmental Law
Law professors Alejandro Camacho and Brigham Daniels released “Lessons for a Warming Planet” on Earth Day, offering a sweeping history of U.S. environmental law. The book traces how 19th‑ and 20th‑century social movements turned scientific evidence into landmark statutes, from...
PTAB Petitioner Pushes Back on Contingent Amendment in IPR2025-00677
A petitioner has filed an opposition to a patent owner’s contingent motion to amend in PTAB case IPR2025-00677, arguing the substitute claims fail patentability and procedural standards. Contingent amendments allow owners to propose new claims only if the original set...
Carbon180 Statement on Updates in Carbon Removal Demand
Microsoft appears to be pausing new carbon‑removal purchases, a shift that could affect early‑stage climate‑tech firms that relied on its procurement. While the tech giant has not confirmed the pause, its five‑year buying program helped establish market standards and gave...
BHV-2100
Researchers from KU Leuven, CISTIM Leuven and Biohaven Therapeutics have announced that an oral TRPM3 antagonist has entered Phase 2 clinical testing for the acute treatment of migraine. The program leveraged a cell‑based high‑throughput screen of more than 200,000 compounds to...
How Cartels Are Repositioning Into Africa
Cartel-linked drug manufacturers are moving production from the Americas to Africa, with Mexican networks establishing industrial‑scale methamphetamine labs in South Africa and Nigeria. The shift reduces interdiction risk by locating manufacturing closer to growing consumer markets and exploiting weak governance,...
Boldyn Installs New Wi-Fi 7 Network for Hollywood Bowl
Boldyn Networks has rolled out a Wi‑Fi 7 infrastructure at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl, replacing the venue's legacy wireless system. The high‑capacity network delivers faster, more reliable connectivity for staff, performers, and patrons throughout the arena. It enables mobile ticket scanning...
InvestorTalk Alert: James Deckelman From Deep Sea Minerals Corp. To Host on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST
Deep Sea Minerals Corp. announced an InvestorTalk with CEO James Deckelman on April 15, 2026. The company recently formed a wholly‑owned subsidiary in the Cook Islands to advance a potential seabed‑mineral concession, taking advantage of the jurisdiction’s dedicated legal framework....
Event Announcement: GovCon Roundup Live, Teaming Agreements, April 15, 2026
GovCon Roundup Live’s Episode 9, hosted by Carroll Bernard and Steven Koprince on April 15, 2026, will dive into the intricacies of teaming agreements in the federal marketplace. Federal contracts attorney Nicole Pottroff joins the discussion to clarify what “team‑ing” means for agencies and contractors alike....
Phaser 4 Released
Phaser, the open‑source JavaScript/TypeScript 2D game engine, launched Phaser 4 on April 14, 2026. The update features a ground‑up rewrite of the WebGL renderer, shifting from a pipeline to a node‑based architecture. New GPU‑accelerated layers let developers draw millions of sprites or massive...
MCR Property Group Launches £150 Million Hospitality Platform
MCR Property Group has deployed roughly $192 million to launch a central‑London hospitality platform, anchored by a $158 million acquisition of four boutique assets – Ashburn Hotel, Ashburn Court, Chesham Court and Claverley Court. The firm will refurbish the properties and rebrand...
Mobiuz Offers Annual Fixed-Wireless Plan with Unlimited Data, 5G Router
Uzbek telecom operator Mobiuz has rolled out a new annual fixed‑wireless service called Mobi Home. For a one‑time connection fee of UZS 1.190 million (about $104), customers receive unlimited data for a full year. The offering bundles a ZTE G5C router that supports...
Raise3D Expands SLS Portfolio With New B520 Sandblaster and Advanced PA Materials
Raise3D announced the B520 SLS sandblaster and two next‑generation PA powders, completing its RMS220 end‑to‑end SLS solution. The sandblaster clears loose powder from prints, while PA Next Powder delivers higher toughness and isotropy, and PA Next GB adds glass‑bead reinforcement...
5G-Advanced Deployment Tracker Added to PolicyTracker Spectrum Research Service
PolicyTracker has launched a 5G‑Advanced deployment tracker as part of its Spectrum Research Service. The tool maps global and regional progress of mobile operators moving from trials to commercial roll‑out of 5G‑Advanced (Release 18) and later releases. It includes an overview...
Remember When the Ninth Circuit Rejected Classpass’ TOS Formation? About That…–Blackburn V. Classpass
The Northern District of California ruled that Classpass successfully formed its Terms of Use through a series of sign‑in‑wrap screens, despite the Ninth Circuit’s earlier rejection in Chabolla. The court applied the three‑part sign‑in‑wrap test—conspicuous notice, transaction context, and manifestation...
Primacy Means Winning
The post argues that U.S. primacy is sustained by a coercive logistics regime that fuses oil revenue, arms sales, and dollar dominance into a single, self‑reinforcing system. From the 1970s onward, Washington bundled energy, defense, and financial layers, creating deep...
The More AI Personalizes, the More Alone You Become
The post warns that AI‑generated, hyper‑personalized media will give each user a unique version of videos, movies or articles, erasing the shared experiences that fuel social interaction. Unlike earlier filter bubbles that merely reordered existing content, AI creates entirely new,...
Renesas Scalable Automotive SoC Design Using Arteris NoC
Renesas has integrated Arteris FlexNoC interconnect IP into its next‑generation Gen‑5 R‑Car automotive SoCs. The NoC fabric links Arm CPU clusters, GPUs and neural‑processing accelerators, delivering scalable bandwidth and deterministic QoS for advanced ADAS and autonomous‑driving workloads. Power consumption drops...
M&A Activity and Reinsurers’ Pressure Could Quickly Cool Aviation Rate Reductions: WTW
WTW’s Q1 2026 General Aviation Insurance Market Outlook warns that rising M&A activity and heightened reinsurer pressure could quickly erode the abundant capacity that has kept rates low. While the sector started the year with stable underwriting and competitive premiums, a...
Why Risk Management Matters In A Family Business
Family businesses, while prized for longevity and personal commitment, face unique risk exposures that intertwine commercial and relational threats. Robust risk management—spanning governance, financial controls, succession planning, and conflict resolution—helps protect both the enterprise and the family’s wealth. By formalizing...
Used Cooking Oil Finds New Life in Innovative Materials for Cars, Homes
Italian researchers at the University of Pisa have demonstrated that used cooking oil can be chemically converted into polyols, the key building block for polyurethane foams, phase‑change heat‑storage panels, and bio‑lubricants. Funded by Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the...
How GLP-1s Are Shifting Pharma Commercialization Trends
The GLP‑1 class has evolved from a niche injectable therapy to a high‑volume market that now includes oral formulations, prompting pharma to pivot toward larger total addressable markets. Over the past decade the industry focused on ultra‑rare, high‑price drugs, but...
LMT's Security System Blocks over 2 Mln Spam Calls in First 2 Months
Latvian telecom operator LMT reported that its Call Firewall solution blocked more than 2.3 million spam calls in the first two months since rollout. The system, part of a broader industry initiative to curb fraudulent calls, saw a sharp spike in...
Ooredoo Oman Wins Award for Best 5G Gaming Experience
Ooredoo Oman was awarded Ookla’s Speedtest Award for the Best 5G Gaming Experience in Oman for Q3‑Q4 2025. The accolade is based on analysis of more than 76,000 Speedtest results from over 15,000 local users. Metrics such as latency and jitter...
Introducing The Health Insurance Influence Tracker
The Center for Health and Democracy Education Fund launched the Health Insurance Influence Tracker, an online tool that maps corporate PAC contributions from major health insurers to members of Congress. Using Federal Election Commission data, the tracker reveals that 86%...
Cain Appoints Plunien to Drive EMEA Hospitality Investment
Cain International appointed Ina Plunien as senior vice president of hospitality to lead its expansion across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Plunien brings a decade of experience and a track record of managing luxury hotel assets worth over $3 billion....
Breeze Airways Promo: Save 20% on Round Trip Base Fares with Promo Code PLANIT
Breeze Airways is offering a 20% discount on round‑trip base fares for bookings made between April 14 and April 16, 2026 using promo code PLANIT. Travel must occur from April 23, 2026 through January 12, 2027, but the discount does...