New Artemis II Astronaut iPhone Video Reveals New Earthset View
Commander Reid Wiseman posted an uncut, 8×‑zoom Earthset video captured on an iPhone 17 Pro during Artemis II’s lunar flyby. The four‑person crew completed a historic hour‑long flyby, setting a new distance record—4,111 miles farther than Apollo 13—and observed a solar eclipse from lunar orbit. Their observations included the Moon’s corona and meteoroid impacts, data that will inform future lunar habitats. Artemis II splashed down after a ten‑day mission, paving the way for Artemis III’s 2027 launch.
Insight Works Empowers Manufacturers with MxAPS Amid Ongoing Labor Shortages and Supply Chain Pressures
Insight Works announced MxAPS, an advanced finite‑capacity scheduling add‑on for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, aimed at helping manufacturers cope with 2026’s labor shortages and supply‑chain volatility. The solution automates production planning, offering real‑time adjustments, alternate routing, and what‑if simulations to...
Borealis Foods Gets Default Notice From Lender
Borealis Foods, the Canadian ramen‑noodle supplier listed on Nasdaq, received a default notice from its lender Frontwell Capital Partners after missing a March forbearance milestone. The company owes at least $16.1 million in principal, interest, fees and expenses under an amended...
Rival Foods Partners with THIS for Plant-Based Steak Launch in UK
Rival Foods has teamed with UK plant‑based brand THIS to launch a new plant‑based steak in Britain’s major supermarkets. The steak is built from fibers created with Rival’s patented Shear Cell technology, delivering a texture that mimics real beef. At...
Eplus3D Breaks the 3 Meter Barrier with up to 256 Lasers: EP M3050 Redefines Large Format Metal Additive Manufacturing
Eplus3D unveiled the EP‑M3050, an ultra‑large powder‑bed fusion printer that exceeds three meters in both X and Y dimensions and can be extended to five meters in height. The system ships with 100 lasers as standard and can scale to...
If Windrose Isn't Quenching Your Sealord Fantasies, Maybe Carving Out Your Own Libertalia in Pirate Citybuilder Corsair Cove Will
Hooded Horse announced Corsair Cove, a pirate‑themed island city‑builder slated for a 2026 launch on Steam, Epic Games Store and Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Limbic Entertainment—the studio behind Tropico 6 and Park Beyond—the game lets players stack structures on cliffs, manage supply lines, and send...
$900M Uranium Enrichment Plant Expansion by Centrus Energy in Piketon, Ohio Taps Geiger Brothers
Centrus Energy Corp. has awarded Geiger Brothers a $900 million construction contract to expand its uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio, with work scheduled through Jan. 30, 2031. The expansion will install thousands of AC100M centrifuges, adding at least 12 metric tons per year of...
Snapshot of Industrial Market for Q1
The Q1 2026 Colliers report shows the U.S. industrial market stabilizing as supply and demand realign after years of rapid growth. Vacancy held at 7.4% nationally, edging up year‑over‑year but pausing after sharp spikes in 2023‑24. New construction slowed to...
Decoding Resistance to Targeted Therapy via New Cancer Models
ATCC and the Broad Institute have created a panel of isogenic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines that model resistance to osimertinib, the newest EGFR inhibitor. Using CRISPR editing and gene‑overexpression, the team introduced six clinically observed resistance mechanisms,...
Winning Google Ads Campaign Structures For DTC Ecommerce via @Sejournal, @MenachemAni
The article stresses that Google Ads account structure is the linchpin for DTC ecommerce success because each search query is an explicit buying intent. It outlines three costly mistakes—launching every campaign type simultaneously, duplicating products across campaigns, and segmenting Performance...
Prioritize Your Ballot and Polling Coverage
Newsrooms are urged to move beyond traditional "horse‑race" election coverage and prioritize the stakes of races and ballot measures. Editors should inventory local contests, assess community knowledge gaps, and assign coverage priority based on impact rather than historical habits. The...
Plan Commission Approves Development at 7605 N. Paulina
The Chicago Plan Commission approved a mixed‑use workforce housing project at 7605 N. Paulina, delivering 80 affordable family‑size apartments across a new eight‑story tower and the historic Werner Bros. building. Units will serve households earning 30 %‑80 % of the area median...
IAS Expands Industry-Leading Media Quality Measurement to TikTok’s Brand & Performance Solutions, Including Search Ad Campaigns
Integral Ad Science (IAS) announced an expansion of its Total Media Quality (TMQ) suite to cover four additional TikTok ad formats, including Search Ad Campaigns, an upgraded campaign creation experience for Brand and Smart+ Traffic objectives, GMV Max (US), and...
Pheast Therapeutics Reports Early P-Ia Data for PHST001 at AACR 2026
Pheast Therapeutics presented initial Phase Ia data for its anti‑CD24 macrophage checkpoint inhibitor PHST001 at the AACR 2026 meeting. The study showed clear target engagement, activation of innate immunity and a favorable safety profile across dose‑escalation cohorts. Early clinical signals...
Blue Yonder Survey: 66% of Leaders Are Actively Working To Reduce Their Supply Chain’s Impact
Blue Yonder’s 2026 Supply Chain Compass report reveals that 66% of senior supply‑chain leaders at firms with revenues over $500 million are actively pursuing initiatives to shrink their carbon footprints. The survey of 678 executives spans North America and Europe, underscoring...
Expanding Transparency: IAS Brings Total Media Quality Measurement to TikTok’s Performance Solutions
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is extending its Total Media Quality (TMQ) measurement to TikTok’s performance‑driven ad formats, including Search, the upgraded Smart+ campaign creation experience, GMV Max, and TikTok Lite. The AI‑powered TMQ analyzes image, audio and text at the...
Race Day Starts Before You Get to the Track: StubHub and New Era Team Up for F1’s North American Season...
StubHub and apparel brand New Era have announced a strategic partnership to sell bundled ticket and merchandise packages for Formula 1’s North American races. The collaboration will debut ahead of the 2024 season, covering the Miami Grand Prix, the United States...
Tested: 2026 Acura Integra Focuses on the Details
Acura’s 2026 Integra marks the model’s 40th anniversary while adding tangible value to justify its $40,495 starting price. The A‑Spec trim now offers a six‑speed manual, a 9‑inch infotainment screen, and a color‑matched grille with new 18‑inch wheels. Power remains...
Allurion Treats First Commercial Patients in the United States, Marking Major Milestone
Allurion Technologies announced it has treated its first commercial patients in the United States, marking the company’s entry into the country’s $200 billion obesity market. The Allurion Program offers a non‑surgical, non‑pharmaceutical weight‑loss solution that appeals to patients who have stopped...
Beyond Chatbots: Designing Conversational Banking Experiences That Scale
Consumers are increasingly turning to conversational AI for personal finance, with 31% of users in the US, Canada and the UK engaging AI tools for financial questions. A significant 24% of these interactions occur on third‑party platforms like ChatGPT, creating...
Army Selects AV’s VAPOR® CLE for Medium Range Reconnaissance Program
AeroVironment announced a $14.6 million production contract from the U.S. Army for its VAPOR® Compact Long Endurance (CLE) unmanned aircraft system. The all‑electric VTOL platform will be fielded under the Company‑Level Directed Requirement Small Uncrewed Aircraft System, Tranche 2. The award supports...
RTA Tenders Metro Line Connecting Dubai's Two Airports
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a tender for consultants to study and design the 55‑kilometre Airport Express Line that will connect Dubai International Airport (DXB) with Al‑Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The line will include five stations equipped...
Hormuz Shut Again as Iran Warns Ships Face Attack
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any vessel attempting to transit will be targeted. The move follows reports of U.S. attacks on several ships in the area, including a tanker,...
Value Retailers Set to Outpace Premium as Apparel Growth Picks Up In Q4 FY ’26
Value apparel retailers are projected to post about 16% year‑on‑year revenue growth in Q4 FY ’26, outpacing premium chains. HDFC estimates V‑Mart Retail will grow 24% to Rs 9.7 bn (~$104 m) and Vishal Mega Mart 16% to Rs 29.7 bn (~$319 m), while Shoppers Stop lags at...
Cloud Gaming Got so Good so Fast that I Genuinely Regret Buying My Gaming Laptop
Nvidia’s GeForce Now Ultimate tier now streams RTX 5080‑class performance for $20 a month, or $200 for six months, effectively matching high‑end gaming laptops. The service caps streaming at 100 hours per month and demands at least 45 Mbps for 4K 120 FPS, with latency...
AEW Enters Dutch Life Sciences Market with Sale-and-Leaseback Deal
AEW Capital Management has entered the Dutch life‑science real‑estate market through a sale‑and‑leaseback transaction. The firm purchased a laboratory facility and immediately leased it back to the operator on a 20‑year inflation‑linked lease. This structure secures a long‑term, inflation‑adjusted income...
Tier-2 and 3 Cities Drive Next Wave Of Growth For India’s D2C Sector
India’s tier‑2 and tier‑3 cities are now the primary engine of growth for the country’s direct‑to‑consumer (D2C) market, accounting for roughly two‑thirds of new orders in FY 2025‑26. Buyers in these regions contributed about 60% of incremental gross merchandise value (GMV)...
Soules Kitchen Offering Two Styles of Refrigerated Meals
Soules Kitchen, the ready‑meal arm of Soules Food Group, launched two refrigerated meal lines—Classic and Premium—targeting grocery shelves across the United States. The Classic line offers budget‑friendly, 6‑8‑ounce portions with familiar comfort‑food flavors, while the Premium line features chef‑crafted, high‑protein...
"Technology Alone Isn't Enough to Achieve Operational Excellence"
Optimize by Nexus, an independent consulting firm born from a partnership between Edwin Huybers, Chris Breunis, and Digna van Zanten, is targeting horticultural and agribusiness companies. The firm combines strategy, data management, and operational excellence expertise, arguing that technology alone...
Researchers Identify Key Gene Behind Strawberry's Sweet Aroma
A collaborative study led by the University of Florida and Spain's IHSM La Mayora identified a previously unknown gene, FaECH, that drives the production of γ‑lactones—key sweet‑fruity volatiles—in both cultivated and wild strawberries. The team combined genome‑wide association studies, transcriptomic...
Canary Tomato PGI Aims to Support Gran Canaria Producers
The Canary Islands Institute of Agri‑Food Quality (ICCA) has awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status to the “Canary Tomato,” creating legal protection for the product. Backed by exporters’ association FEDEX, the move seeks to reposition the tomato in the European...
From a Car Dealership in Argentina to Ecological Hydroponics in France
Marion and Nicolas Sarlé, former auto dealers, founded Les Sourciers in 2013, converting a 600 m² balcony experiment in Buenos Aires into France’s first ecological hydroponic micro‑farm in Gers. The farm now supplies premium herbs, edible flowers and heirloom tomatoes exclusively to...
Australia-Japan Ink Deal for Mogami-Class Frigates
Australia and Japan have signed an agreement for the Royal Australian Navy to acquire 11 Japanese‑designed Mogami‑class frigates, addressing a critical capability gap in anti‑submarine warfare and air defence. The first three ships will be built in Japan, with the...
Why Neurodiversity Is Driving a Compliance Crisis
Neurodiversity has moved from academia to mainstream workplaces, prompting a surge in accommodation requests. Studies show adult autism diagnoses jumped 450% between 2011 and 2022, while ADHD diagnoses rose over 60% from 2021 to 2024. HR teams, accustomed to physical‑disability...
CBS Detroit Launches AR/VR-Driven Studio With Weather at 5 P.m. Today
CBS Detroit’s WWJ station launched the region’s first AR/VR‑driven studio during today’s 5 p.m. newscast, beginning with an augmented‑reality weather segment anchored by chief meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey. The rollout makes WWJ the 11th CBS owned‑and‑operated station to adopt immersive production technology,...
Google Lists Best Practices For Read More Deep Links via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google has added a new “Read more” deep‑link section to its snippet documentation, outlining three best practices to improve a page’s chances of showing these links in search results. The guidance stresses that content must be visible on initial load,...
The Philippine Government Seeks Concrete Action From Meta on Disinformation, Threatens Regulatory Crackdown
The Philippine government warned Meta that its response to a joint request on disinformation was inadequate. The Department of Information and Communications Technology, together with the DOJ and the Presidential Communications Office, demanded clear, binding, time‑bound actions to curb false...
Sibanye-Stillwater Starts Talks with EU on Ensuring Keliber’s Viability
Sibanye‑Stillwater said a decision on the €763 million (≈$832 million) Keliber refinery will be made in Q4, once sustainable lithium‑hydroxide pricing is clear. The open‑pit mine in Finland is finished and mining has begun, while the concentrator is in hot commissioning. The...
Bulley & Andrews Acquires Interiors Contractor ICG
Bulley & Andrews, a 135‑year‑old Chicago contractor, announced the acquisition of Interior Construction Group (ICG). Financial terms were not disclosed, and ICG will operate as Bulley & Andrews Interior Construction Group with no layoffs. The deal expands B&A’s interior‑fitout capabilities...
South London’s New Ikea Will Be the First of Its Kind in the World – and It Opens This Week
Ikea’s Croydon store is launching a 1,188 m² Decathlon shop‑in‑shop, marking the first global partnership of its kind. The French sports retailer will offer more than 5,000 items ranging from tennis gear to mountaineering equipment, complete with its own entrance and...
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches AI Center for Pharma Research in London
Boehringer Ingelheim announced the launch of a new artificial‑intelligence and machine‑learning centre in London, its fourth dedicated AI hub after sites in Austria, Germany and the United States. The company will invest £150 million (about $200 million) over the next ten years...
At Serenbe's Doorstep, Unaffiliated 'Food-First' Project Breaks Ground
Ceres, a $103 million mixed‑use development, broke ground on a 94‑acre site adjacent to Atlanta’s Serenbe community. The project mandates that 70% of the land stay natural and will feature a food‑first district with orchards, a chef incubator and a cookery...
Loopworm Says Its Silkworm-Based Feed Ingredients Are Now Carbon Negative
Loopworm announced that its silkworm‑derived feed ingredients, LoopMeal and LoopOil, are carbon‑negative, removing 2.56 kg CO₂e per kilogram produced. An independent life‑cycle assessment by PwC India, conducted to ISO 14040/44 standards, benchmarked the products against soy and fish meals across 18 impact...
Leaders, Treat Resistance to Change as Valuable Data
Leaders often label pushback as "knee‑jerk resistance," but the article argues that every form of resistance is valuable data about underlying fears, losses, or genuine flaws in a change initiative. By diagnosing the root causes—such as loss of identity, uncertainty,...
Stop Late Severity Escalation in Claims With AI Agents
Late‑severity or “jumper” claims explode in cost after reserves and staffing are set, hurting cycle time, leakage, and customer experience. The root causes are fragmented handoffs, delayed evidence, inconsistent triage, and hidden signals trapped in unstructured data. Camunda proposes agentic...
China's Xi, in Call with Saudi Crown Prince, Calls for Strait of Hormuz to Remain Open
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that the Strait of Hormuz must stay open for normal ship passage. The call comes as the U.S.–Iran cease‑fire strains after Washington seized an Iranian cargo vessel. China, the world’s largest...
Gas Sales Pact Paves the Way for Jadestone’s Southeast Asian Offshore Project
Jadestone Energy, an AIM‑listed oil and gas firm based in Singapore, has signed a gas sales and purchase agreement with PV Gas, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s state‑owned Petrovietnam. The deal secures up to 80 million standard cubic feet per day from...
Palantir Doubles Down on Political Project and AI Weapons Amid Growing Concern From UK MPs
Palantir has renewed its push for a politically charged initiative, re‑issuing its founder Alex Karp's manifesto that advocates a more hawkish United States stance and the development of lethal AI systems. The move comes as UK Members of Parliament intensify...
A Model for Defect Identification in Materials
MIT researchers have created an AI model that classifies and quantifies up to six point defects in semiconductor materials using non‑invasive neutron‑scattering data. Trained on a database of 2,000 samples covering 56 elements, the model can detect defect concentrations as...
Hear Direct From Leading Broadcasters and Streamers at the CTV Summit 2026
RetailX will host the CTV Summit 2026 on May 14 in London, limiting attendance to 200 senior marketers and broadcasters. The agenda features keynotes from Netflix, Channel 4, Sky Media, ITV and a case study by Back Market, alongside a discussion of...