New Fatal Fury Animation and Geese Howard Film in the Works Plus Adaptations of Art of Fighting and Samurai Shodown
SNK’s newly formed production arm, The Arena, is converting its classic fighting‑game franchises into movies, TV, anime and comics. A Fatal Fury feature film will be scripted by David S. Goyer, while a separate Geese Howard origin story is being shaped as a Godfather‑style crime drama. The studio also launched an Art of Fighting webtoon and hired Skybound to produce the animated series Fatal Fury: The Vow, with Samurai Shodown still under wraps. These moves signal SNK’s push to broaden its brand beyond games.
3 Priorities for Federal CISOs in the Agentic Era
Federal CISOs are now tasked with securing autonomous AI systems that operate across government networks. CISA’s new guidance urges agencies to treat these agents as non‑human identities, extending zero‑trust principles and implementing continuous, automated governance. To meet this challenge, CISOs...
AWS-3 Re-Auction Clears $2.9 Billion
The FCC’s re‑auction of the AWS‑3 wireless band cleared more than $3.1 billion, comfortably exceeding the $2.9 billion threshold that would have triggered a shortfall payment from EchoStar. EchoStar, which paid $3.4 billion for the 200 licenses in 2015, settled with the FCC...
Minns Toots $2.1bn NSW Budget Boost to Get Rail Reliability Back on Track
The New South Wales government under Premier Chris Minns has earmarked a AUD 2.1 billion (≈US$1.4 billion) package in the upcoming state budget for a sweeping rail‑maintenance program. The initiative targets chronic service disruptions, especially those caused by the T3 Bankstown line conversion...
Marriott Hotel Owners Want a Bigger Cut of Loyalty Income
Marriott expects up to $1 billion in revenue this year from its co‑branded credit‑card program, a figure that has spurred 51 of its largest franchise owners—representing nearly 1,000 hotels—to demand a larger share of the earnings. The owners, who signed a...
AI Can Play 'Significant' Role in Tech for Managing Diabetes, Says David Roman
David Roman, speaking at the Goldman Sachs Global Health Care Conference, highlighted AI’s growing impact on diabetes management and broader med‑tech. He cited Dexcom’s AI‑driven carb‑counting feature and Abbott’s continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) push into the consumer wellness market, as...
Rotterdam Demonstration Marks Milestone in Autonomous Inland Shipping
The 135‑meter Letitia, a 2024‑built inland container vessel capable of carrying 610 TEU, completed an autonomous navigation demo in the Port of Rotterdam. The ship independently undocked, sailed through busy waterways, and docked without human steering, while continuously monitoring surrounding...
‘MUMS’ the Word: Corps Stands up First Ever Marine Unmanned Maintenance Squadron
The Marine Corps activated Marine Unmanned Maintenance Squadron 14 (MUMS‑14) at MCAS Cherry Point, creating the service’s first unit dedicated to unmanned aerial system upkeep. The squadron, part of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, will provide maintenance for Group‑5 UAVs,...
Xbox Promises Gears Of War: E-Day Exclusivity Is Not A Limited-Time Fake Out
Xbox announced that *Gears of War: E‑Day* will remain exclusive to Xbox Series X/S, rejecting claims it is a temporary stunt. The company also confirmed *Clockwork Revolution* as an Xbox‑only title, signaling a renewed focus on console‑first exclusives after a...
Senate Advances Housing Bill After Striking Deal With House Leaders
The Senate voted 87‑8 to move the 21st Century Road to Housing Act forward, following a deal with House leaders that removed contentious build‑to‑rent provisions and kept limits on large investors. The agreement also includes a sunset clause for the...
High Resiliency Yielded Better Outcomes After ACL Reconstruction
A randomized trial of 105 ACL reconstruction patients found that pre‑operative education format—standard care, video, or in‑person—did not influence patient satisfaction. However, when patients were stratified by psychological resilience, those with high resilience recovered faster and reported better outcomes. Low‑resilience...
Here Are All Events Taking Place In MTG Arena During Marvel Super Heroes
Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes set launches on Arena with a packed schedule of 36 events from June 23 to August 10, 2026. The lineup spans Premier Draft, Flashback Drafts, Sealed, Pick‑Two, Quick Drafts and several limited‑time modes, each with specific entry...
DP World Begins Talks with Corpus Christi for Container Terminal Project
DP World announced it is in exclusive negotiations to lease, design, build and operate a new container terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi. The Dubai‑based terminal operator’s move marks its first entry into the United States market. Corpus Christi,...
Destiny 2 Players End the Game Exactly as They Started It: Driving Bungie Mad by Pushing Bosses Off a Cliff
Bungie's latest Pantheon raid update in Destiny 2 introduced a new method to defeat the Morgeth boss by propelling him off the map with the Ward of Dawn Titan Super and a heavy crossbow. Streamer Esoterickk demonstrated that the trick instantly...
Jonathan Siegel and Sarah Skubas Author "California to Consider Healthcare Executive Compensation Cap"
California regulators are drafting legislation to cap compensation for healthcare executives, setting a $500,000 annual ceiling for most health‑plan CEOs and allowing higher limits for larger insurers based on revenue. The proposal, released by the Department of Managed Health Care,...
DTLA’s Bank of America Plaza Trades for $210M in Receivership Sale
Colliers announced the sale of 333 S. Hope St., also known as Bank of America Plaza, a 1.4‑million‑square‑foot downtown Los Angeles office tower, in a court‑appointed receivership sale for $210 million. The deal is the largest office transaction in Los Angeles in 2026 and the...
ZeroSpace Steam Next Fest Demo Is Giving Away Free Gaming PCs For Playing Daily
ZeroSpace, an upcoming indie RTS from Starlance Studios, is running a Steam Next Fest demo that lets players earn daily entries by winning a single Galactic War match. Three custom gaming PCs, cash prizes up to $2,000, and exclusive Steam...
France To Stop Certifying Products Without Quantum-Safe Encryption
France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI announced that, starting in 2027, it will stop certifying security products that lack quantum‑resistant encryption. The move obliges French government bodies and critical‑infrastructure operators to transition to quantum‑safe solutions, with a target for full adoption by...
Joseph Lazzarotti Authors "California Privacy Agency Accepts Comments on Regulations Updates"
The California Privacy Agency (CPA) announced a public comment period for its 2026 regulatory updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related statutes. Stakeholders have 60 days to submit feedback on proposed changes, including expanded consumer rights, clarified...
NRC Chairman’s Column — May 2026 — Graduates: Come Build a Career That Keeps the Country Moving
In his May 2026 column, NRC Chairman Curtis Bilow urges recent graduates to consider a career in railroads, sharing his own two‑decade journey from a civil‑highway project to the rail sector. He highlights the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association’s (NRC)...
Study Finds Payment Certainty Becomes the New Fraud Strategy
B2B finance teams are moving from fraud recovery to fraud prevention as real‑time payment networks shrink decision windows. A PYMNTS‑Plaid study shows 86% of firms that catch issues before settlement rely on step‑up authentication. The shift emphasizes embedding bank‑linked verification...
Bradford Allen Closes 60K-SF Office Lease in Lincolnshire
Bradford Allen, the owner of the Tri State Lincolnshire office campus in Illinois, has signed a new 60,000‑square‑foot lease with office‑supply retailer Quill. The space is located at 300 Tri State International Drive, adding to Quill’s presence after its 2023 relocation to...
HPD Unveils Fund for Supportive Housing Preservation
New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development launched the Supportive Preservation Program, earmarking $1 billion to preserve and upgrade more than 30,000 supportive housing units across the five boroughs. The initiative provides tax exemptions, below‑market loans, and loan modifications...
5 Questions Dermatology Patients May Have About Newly-Approved Bemotrizinol
On June 9, 2026 the FDA granted GRASE status to bemotrizinol, the first new chemical sunscreen filter approved in the United States in over two decades. The ingredient, already used abroad for 20 years, offers full‑spectrum UV protection, high photostability and can be...
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival Hands-On: The First Good Hellraiser Game?
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, developed by Saber Interactive, is set to release on October 8 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC. The first‑person shooter blends BioShock‑style mechanics with the franchise’s signature gore, nudity, and the iconic puzzle box weapon, the Genesis...
33DPQ Podcast – Eric Utley
Eric Utley of Protolabs discusses how 3D printing has shifted from a novelty to a familiar tool, emphasizing that the technology’s real value now lies in its ability to add complexity. He advises engineers to evaluate whether added geometric intricacy...
Brooklyn Yeshiva’s Monitorship Ends, Offering ‘Roadmap’ for Compliance
The federal fraud case that placed Central United Talmudic Academy, a Brooklyn yeshiva, under court‑ordered monitorship has concluded. Cooley’s white‑collar defense leader Andrew Goldstein and former Treasury official Mitchell Silk explained the compliance program crafted during the oversight. The program...
Exclusive eBook: How AI Is Becoming the Next Military Advisor
MIT Technology Review has released a subscriber‑only eBook that compiles six updated stories on how artificial intelligence is being woven into military decision‑making, covering developments through April 2026. The collection details AI‑driven targeting, intelligence analysis, and the Pentagon’s plan to let...
DOT’s Vision for AI-Powered Digital Corridors for Interstate Travel
The U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled its Connected Corridors initiative, an AI‑enabled, open‑source digital infrastructure to standardize traffic data across interstate highways. By linking state‑level telemetry, the system will automatically share lane‑closure, congestion, and weather information to improve routing and...
2 Tax Measures, 1 Ballot: San Francisco Parcel Tax, Regional Sales Tax Move Forward
Proponents of two San Francisco transit‑funding initiatives have gathered enough signatures to place a local parcel tax and a multi‑county sales‑tax increase on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. The “Stronger Muni for All” parcel tax would generate roughly $160 million annually through a...
Less than a Month After Launch, the Entire Luna Abyss Team Has Been Laid Off
Kwalee released Luna Abyss, its first in‑house title from the newly formed Kwalee Labs, in early May. The first‑person bullet‑hell platformer launched to modest attention, but within a month the entire development team was laid off. The cuts affect all...
Connecticut Man to Be Sentenced for Bilking Amazon Logistics
A Connecticut man, Ameer Nasir, pleaded guilty to a $3.5 million wire‑fraud scheme that billed Amazon Logistics for more than 1,000 phantom trailer movements. By registering 23 fictitious trucking companies and hijacking real carrier data, he submitted false invoices and manually...
It Was Supposed to Be America’s High-Speed Transit Solution. It Could Soon Declare Bankruptcy
Brightline, Florida's high‑speed passenger rail, is fielding bankruptcy‑financing offers despite a 20% rise in April ridership to 292,626 passengers and a 32% revenue jump to $22.3 million. Bondholders extended a $985 million commuter‑rail bond deadline to July 1, giving the company two more...
Amazon Faces Billions in Penalties From Potential FTC Ad Suit
Amazon is confronting a draft FTC complaint that could trigger billions in civil penalties for allegedly deceiving advertisers. The complaint is part of a broader FTC investigation into the company's ad practices, and several state attorneys general have joined the...
How Midsize and Large Businesses Can Navigate Today’s Most Troublesome Risks
The Hartford’s 2026 Risk Monitor Report surveyed midsize and large enterprises, revealing that cyber threats, workforce shortages, and extreme weather dominate today’s risk landscape. The study highlights how AI‑driven attacks, rising workers’ compensation costs, and more frequent climate‑related disruptions are...
OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Debut on GenAI.mil in ‘Early July’
OpenAI will debut its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, on the Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform in early July, extending access to over three million defense personnel. The version will be certified for Controlled Unclassified Information and Impact Level 5, aligning with the department’s security...
Why Some Carriers Are Stripping Perfectly Good Airbus A321neos For Parts
Airlines are dismantling relatively new Airbus A321neo jets because a severe shortage of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines has left many aircraft grounded. Roughly one‑third of the GTF‑powered Airbus fleet—about 636 jets—are stored, prompting owners to harvest engines...
All 4 Kairosoft 30th Anniversary Game Bundles Now on Steam
Kairosoft is celebrating its 30th anniversary by releasing four game bundles on Steam, each priced at $7.20 and containing four titles from its catalog. The bundles cover games released between 2010 and 2026, offering a mix of classic hits like...
Gotham Organization Plans for Next Phase of Affordable Housing in East New York
Gotham Organization filed plans to start Phase 2 of its Innovative Urban Village project in East New York, Brooklyn. The phase will add three new buildings—five through seven—providing 599 permanently affordable units, including senior housing and retail space. Phase 1, a 386‑unit...
Delaware Court Splits Foley Pay Fight at Fidelity National Financial
A Delaware Court of Chancery judge split a shareholder lawsuit against Fidelity National Financial, upholding a $50 million stock grant to founder William P. Foley while allowing claims over directors’ own compensation to proceed. The ruling interprets the newly revised Delaware...
Future Martian Colonists Will Need a New Relativistic Clock
NASA JPL researcher Slava Turyshev proposes Areocentric Coordinate Time (TCA), a Mars‑centric relativistic time scale linked to the IAU Barycentric Celestial Reference System. The framework discards variations under 5 × 10⁻¹⁸ (≈0.1 ps) to provide a practical baseline for surface and orbital clocks....
Delta Off The Hook, Avoids Major Fines As DOT Ends 2-Year Probe Into 2024 CrowdStrike Chaos
Delta Air Lines escaped major federal penalties after the U.S. Department of Transportation closed its two‑year investigation into the airline’s handling of the July 2024 CrowdStrike‑related IT outage. The outage disrupted about 1.3 million passengers, forced the cancellation of roughly 7,000 flights...
Annual Construction Cost Hikes Reach Pandemic-Era Rates as Iran War Winds Down
U.S. construction input prices surged to pandemic‑era levels as the Iran‑U.S. war wound down, with May material costs up 9.6% year‑over‑year. The Associated Builders and Contractors reported a 2.6% monthly rise, while the AGC flagged a 3.5% increase in contractors’...
YouTube AI Lawsuit, Lionel Richie Trademark, Diddy Case Ruling & More Top Music Law News
Google is defending its role in a music‑copyright lawsuit by asserting that YouTube’s terms of service give it a broad license to use any uploaded song for AI training. AI music startups such as Suno counter that their use of...
Saros Developer’s Next Title “Might Not Be At That Scale,” As It’s Grown to Nearly 120 Staff
Housemarque, the veteran Finnish studio behind arcade classics, released *Saros* on PS5 in April and has seen modest sales, roughly 406,000 copies and $30 million in revenue. The company has expanded its workforce to nearly 120 employees, a jump from about...
Home Construction ‘Plunge’ May Not Tell the Whole Story
U.S. housing starts plunged 15.4% month‑over‑month in May, driven largely by a sharp dip in multifamily projects, while single‑family starts fell only 1.9%. Builder sentiment continued its decline, slipping to an index of 35, the lowest level in 14 months....
FDA Shares Update on Breast Biopsy Needle Shortage
The FDA announced that the shortage of Hologic’s Brevera 9‑gauge breast biopsy needles could extend through March 2027. The shortage follows a January recall after the needles were found to leave metallic particles in tissue, raising safety concerns. The American College...
Michigan Bank Strikes Deal for an In-State Rival
Isabella Bank announced a $54.6 million cash‑and‑stock acquisition of Grand River Commerce, giving it a foothold in the fast‑growing Grand Rapids market. The merger will create a combined entity with $2.8 billion in assets, $2 billion in loans and $2.3 billion in deposits, operating...
Qualcomm Launches Snapdragon Reality Elite and a White-Label Toolkit for AI Glasses, Betting the Next Platform Is Not a Phone
Qualcomm unveiled Snapdragon Reality Elite, a mixed‑reality chip delivering up to 60% higher GPU, 30% higher CPU and 160% higher NPU performance than its XR2+ Gen 2 predecessor, plus a 4.4K‑per‑eye display. It also introduced START, a white‑label toolkit that bundles...
'You Can’t Hide the Sound of an Engine' — Inside the Revolutionary Czech AI Acoustic Shield Designed to Hunt Low-Flying...
Czech startup Neuron Soundware unveiled Sound Shield, an AI‑driven acoustic system that detects low‑flying drones using low‑cost, 1‑watt nEdge Mini sensors. Each sensor costs roughly $110‑$165, turning ordinary microphones into a passive air‑defense network that can also monitor transformer health....