Pink Gets the Party Started with Greenwich Village Townhouse Buy
Pop star Pink purchased a historic Greenwich Village townhouse at 125 West 11th Street for $21.5 million, down from an initial $25 million asking price. The 8,000‑square‑foot, 1849‑era home sells at roughly $2,688 per square foot and includes five bedrooms, five‑and‑a‑half baths, a studio with skylights, and a 30‑foot ceiling. Pink’s move to New York aligns with her daughter’s theater studies, the filming of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” and her upcoming Tony Awards hosting duties. The deal, while sizable, is far below the $70 million West Village townhouse record set earlier this year.
UK Reliance on US Big Tech Companies Is ‘National Security Risk’, Claims Report
A report by the Open Rights Group warns that the UK’s reliance on a handful of US‑based big‑tech firms for data centres, cloud services and digital infrastructure creates a national‑security risk. Strained UK‑US relations could trigger sanctions that disrupt critical...
Trump Says Iran Wants to Make a Deal, Confirms Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of ships departing Iranian ports as Iran signals willingness to negotiate, but insists it will not acquire a nuclear weapon. The move comes amid Iran’s shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a...
More Extended-Range EVs Soon to Hit the Road
Automakers are accelerating the rollout of extended‑range electric vehicles (EREVs) that pair a modest gasoline generator with an electric drivetrain to eliminate range anxiety. Renault’s new RGEV medium 2.0 platform can deliver up to 1,400 km total range, while Volkswagen’s ID. Era 9X...
Patents, Defense, and Startups: What Dual-Use Startups Need to Know About Patents in 2026
The Department of Defense’s two‑year patent holiday lets startups access hundreds of government‑owned patents through no‑fee Commercial Evaluation Licenses, with applications due July 22, 2026. Section 1498 shifts patent enforcement to the federal government, limiting contractors’ liability and offering a narrow defense for...
Vivatides Therapeutics Raises $54M for RNA Expansion
Vivatides Therapeutics announced a $54 million Series A round, led by Qiming Venture Partners and backed by several other investors. The funding will accelerate its proprietary extrahepatic delivery platform, designed to transport RNA molecules such as siRNA and antisense oligonucleotides beyond the...
Plans to Change HS2 Train Size Could Reduce Capacity and Speed in North, Says Expert
HS2 Ltd is re‑examining its £2 bn (~$2.5 bn) order for 54 high‑speed trains after the northern leg was cancelled, considering smaller eight‑carriage units instead of the originally planned 16‑carriage Eurostar‑sized sets. A senior rail‑industry figure, Chris Gibb, warns that the shift...
Researchers Propose Agentic Risk Standard For AI Agent Transactions
Researchers from Google DeepMind, Microsoft Research, Columbia University, t54 Labs, and Virtuals Protocol introduced the Agentic Risk Standard (ARS), a financial‑risk‑management framework for autonomous AI agents that handle payments or assets. ARS adds escrow, underwriting, and collateral mechanisms to ensure...
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The 40‑day conflict between Israel and Iran, alongside ongoing fighting with Hezbollah, ended without achieving the strategic goals set by Israeli leaders. While senior Iranian officials and military targets were eliminated, Tehran’s regime remains intact, its nuclear program only delayed,...
NAB Show: Bridge Technologies To Highlight VB440 Probe Integration with NEP
Bridge Technologies announced that its VB440 production probe will be available as a software‑defined application on NEP Group’s new NEP Platform during the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The integration lets broadcasters launch VB440’s full suite of video scopes,...
Law Firm King & Spalding Adds 19K SF at L.A.’s U.S. Bank Tower
King & Spalding has expanded its Los Angeles footprint by nearly 19,000 square feet, now occupying the entire 16th floor of Silverstein Properties’ U.S. Bank Tower and part of the 15th floor. The law firm secured a five‑year lease extension...
Astellas Pharma Inc. V. Ascent Pharms., Inc.
In a March 2026 bench trial, the Delaware District Court ruled that Ascent Pharmaceuticals' ANDA for mirabegron infringed all of Astellas Pharma's patents covering the extended‑release Myrbetriq formulation. The court dismissed Ascent's defenses on patent‑eligibility, anticipation, obviousness, and written description,...
Robert Corn-Revere: Fact Checking Without Facts
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is using the public‑interest licensing standard to threaten broadcasters that he labels as spreading "fake news," a stance that departs from decades‑old FCC precedent. Over the past year he has posted on social media that stations...
Fake Linux Leader Using Slack to Con Devs Into Giving up Their Secrets
In early April, a threat actor impersonated a Linux Foundation leader on Slack and lured open‑source developers from the TODO and CNCF projects to a spoofed Google Sites page. The page mimicked a Google Workspace sign‑in flow, prompting users to...
Does Working Out Help Psoriasis or Make It Worse?
Dermatologists confirm that regular exercise is safe and beneficial for most people with psoriasis, as it lowers systemic inflammation and improves metabolic risk factors linked to disease severity. High‑intensity activity shows the strongest association with reduced psoriasis prevalence, while low‑impact...
Spring Cleaning Your Trademark Portfolio: A Plain-English Guide for In-House Teams
Companies often let trademark portfolios grow haphazardly, resulting in registrations that no longer match current branding or business lines. An annual "spring cleaning" review helps in‑house counsel verify that core marks reflect actual use, retire legacy filings, and spot coverage...
A Thousand Nos and Two Picassos
The entertainment sector saw several flashpoints on April 13, 2026. A coalition of 1,000 Hollywood creators signed a letter opposing the proposed Paramount‑Warner merger, warning of job cuts and reduced choice. Meanwhile, Canada debated its “Netflix tax” amid U.S. trade tensions, and...
Independent Journalists Are Mission-Driven, but Financially Strained, a New Report Says
A new Center for News, Technology & Innovation (CNTI) report, based on a survey of 43 independent information providers and in‑depth interviews with 26, reveals that creator‑journalists are largely mission‑driven but financially strained. Only five respondents can fully fund their...
A Practical Guide to Fiber Optic Equipment and Its Uses
Fiber optic networks underpin modern data, video, and mission‑critical communications, making a reliable toolkit essential for technicians. The guide breaks down equipment by lifecycle stage—from cable jacket strippers and precision cleavers for preparation, to core‑alignment fusion splicers that deliver sub‑0.05 dB...
Retail Pharmacies Fill Less than 2% of Mifepristone Orders
The FDA’s January 2023 removal of the in‑person dispensing rule let pharmacies, including mail‑order and retail outlets, fill mifepristone prescriptions. A USC study published in JAMA finds that only about 2,700 prescriptions are filled monthly, with mail‑order pharmacies handling more than...
Terminaly Ill MP Says Ban on Telehealth for Assisted Dying Must Change
Victorian MP Emma Vulin, diagnosed with motor neurone disease, has written to Attorney‑General Michelle Rowland urging a change to the federal Criminal Code that bans telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying (VAD). The current law criminalises doctors who use phone...
Dairy Thrives in Wellness Age
The dairy category is repositioning itself as a wellness staple, emphasizing its natural protein, probiotics and vitamin content. High‑protein milks, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and kefir are seeing double‑digit sales growth as shoppers seek low‑sugar, functional options. Retailers such as...
Uganda: Miners Protest Eviction As Police Enforce Mining Ban in Kassanda
Uganda's Mineral Protection Unit deployed police to enforce a Ministry directive ordering gold miners at Mugobwa‑Katuugo in Kassanda District to vacate the site. Miners assert they operate legally under small‑scale mining guidelines and fear loss of income and equipment. The...
Arc System Works Outlines Issues to Potentially Be Resolved in Future Updates After the Massive Guilty Gear Strive Version 2.00...
Arc System Works released the version 2.00 patch for Guilty Gear Strive, delivering a sweeping balance overhaul and introducing the new DLC fighter Jam Kuradoberi. The update removed the Wild Assault mechanic and adjusted every character’s toolkit. Post‑release, the studio identified four lingering...
Google Simplifies Analytics and Ads Consent Rules
Google is overhauling how consent signals flow between Google Analytics and Google Ads, effective June 15. The new model drops the reliance on Google Signals and other Analytics settings, using only the `ad_storage` consent flag for Ads data collection. This...
GoPro Tests Defense and Aerospace Market Opportunities
GoPro announced a strategic push into the defense and aerospace sectors, hiring consulting firm Oliver Wyman to evaluate market potential. The engagement will chart addressable segments, product synergies and go‑to‑market strategies while liaising with government and aerospace stakeholders. GoPro highlighted existing...
NAB 2026: OpenDrives Introduces Edge Hybrid Cloud-Edge Performance Accelerator
OpenDrives unveiled OpenDrives Edge at NAB 2026, a hybrid cloud‑edge performance accelerator designed for distributed video and rich‑media workflows. The system automates data movement between a central hub and edge sites, caching files locally for LAN‑speed access while syncing changes back...
Government Announces Billions in Spending on Military Drones
The Australian government unveiled a decade‑long investment of at least $12 bn AUD (about $7.9 bn USD) in military drones and counter‑drone systems. The package includes $2 bn AUD (~$1.3 bn USD) in the new Integrated Investment Program and $2.2 bn AUD (~$1.45 bn USD) for...
Minimally-Invasive Stenting Effectively Treats Painful Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
Washington University researchers led the NIH‑funded C‑TRACT trial, showing that minimally invasive venous stenting markedly improves outcomes for patients with post‑thrombotic syndrome. Among 225 participants with severe disease, stent plus standard therapy reduced the persistence of severe syndrome to 40%...
LTN Appoints New Executives to Support IP-Based Distribution Growth
LTN announced the appointment of Mark Romano as Vice President of Multichannel Platforms and Edward Cox as Vice President of Sales & Business Development. Both executives bring more than two decades of experience from SES and other media‑technology firms. Their mandates...
BluGlass Completes Upsized AUS$8m Two-Tranche Placement
BluGlass Ltd secured an upsized AUS$8 million (≈US$5.3 million) two‑tranche placement at AUS$0.24 per share, adding a free‑attaching option exercisable at AUS$0.38 until May 2028. The raise includes a AUS$2.3 million cornerstone from the board, with executive chair Omer Granit committing AUS$2 million (≈US$1.3 million). Proceeds...
PowerWash Simulator's Free FF7 and Tomb Raider DLC Is Getting Delisted Soon
FuturLab announced that the Final Fantasy 7 and Tomb Raider DLC packs for PowerWash Simulator will be delisted on May 19, 2026. The add‑ons are free and will remain playable for anyone who has already claimed them on Switch, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox....
NAB 2026: Disguise to Demonstrate Media Server and Software Integrations
Disguise will exhibit its media‑server platform across five partner booths at NAB Show 2026, highlighting new software integrations and a strategic partnership with NETGEAR. The company will preview Sony’s XYN plugin, which converts real‑world spaces into 3D graphics for LED...
Why Lenders Could Be Tightening HELOC Requirements in 2026
Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) surged 16% year‑over‑year between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, driven by record‑high U.S. homeowner equity of roughly $17.8 trillion. In 2026 lenders—especially non‑bank and fintech firms—are tightening terms, often demanding borrowers draw 50%‑100% of the line upfront....
NAB 2026: Mediaproxy Adds AI Brand and Advertisement Tracking to LogServer
Mediaproxy unveiled an AI‑powered brand and advertisement tracking suite integrated into its LogServer compliance platform, with a live demo at NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas. The solution leverages machine‑learning models to automatically spot logos and visual identifiers across broadcast, streaming...
Endovascular Engineering Inks $80 Million Series C
Endovascular Engineering announced an oversubscribed $80 million Series C financing round co‑led by Gilde Healthcare and Norwest. Existing backers—including Sante Ventures, 415 Capital, S3 Ventures, Panakes Partners, and M&L Healthcare Investments—also participated, alongside two undisclosed strategic investors and a new global strategic...
The Squeeze: Inside the Crisis Crushing America’s Hotel Owners
Small and midscale hotel owners in the United States are feeling the squeeze as rising operating costs, higher interest rates and labor shortages drive occupancy down. Meanwhile, major hotel brands are posting record profits by leaning on asset‑light franchise models...
Secondaries Trading Platform Plans Personal NAV Loans
A leading secondary‑market trading platform announced plans to launch personal net‑asset‑value (NAV) loans for wealth‑management clients. The product will let high‑net‑worth investors borrow against the value of their private‑fund stakes, providing liquidity without forced sales. Over time the platform intends...
Study Identifies Intersectional Biases Affecting Care for Sickle Cell Patients
Researchers at UChicago Medicine published a JAMA Network Open study showing patients with sickle cell disease receive more negative descriptors in clinician notes than Black patients or chronic‑pain patients. Using NLP on over 18,000 adult records and 40,000 notes, they...
NAB 2026: Synamedia Launches Cloud-Controlled Edge Playout Version of Quortex PowerVu
Synamedia unveiled a cloud‑controlled edge playout version of its Quortex PowerVu platform at NAB Show 2026. The solution moves national feeds to a CDN and lets affiliates generate localized linear channels using a single Media Edge Gateway, cutting infrastructure costs...
Should You Form An Alliance With Gortash Or Orin In BG3?
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Act 3 presents a pivotal choice: ally with the ruthless Gortash or side with Orin. Aligning with Gortash eliminates one major antagonist and grants safe passage through the city, but it costs Karlach approval and locks several side quests....
NAB 2026: Avid to Demonstrate Integrated Newsroom Capabilities
Avid will unveil its new integrated newsroom suite, Avid for News, at NAB Show 2026. The platform centers on Avid Content Core, an API‑first layer that links planning, production, and publishing across MediaCentral, Wolftech News, iNEWS, NEXIS, and Stream IO. AI‑driven semantic search...
What Separates Brands that Grow From Brands that Stand Still
Keen Decision Systems analyzed 455 brands representing $42 billion in media spend and identified a clear playbook for growth. Winning brands increased budgets about 30% YoY, allocated roughly 40% to digital, and spread spend across the full funnel, achieving 5.4% higher...
This Charming Greek Island Is Getting a Chic New Hyatt This Summer
Hyatt’s Destination brand is launching the Parian Chronicle, a mythology‑themed resort on the Greek island of Paros, slated to open in summer 2026. The 50‑room boutique hotel, located in Kampos near Paros Airport, showcases a modern reinterpretation of Cycladic architecture...
Court Suggests That Opposing Counsel Also Failed to Check Citations
The Seventh Circuit rebuked counsel for copying AI‑generated, non‑existent citations in Dec v. Mullin and, unusually, criticized opposing counsel for not catching the errors. The court warned that modern tools make citation verification easy and that failure to do so may...
Marines Win Top Sniper Competition
Marine snipers Staff Sgt. Tyler Johnson and Sgt. Spencer Harrell captured first place at the 2026 International Sniper Competition held at Fort Benning, Georgia. Their victory marks only the second time a Marine Corps team has won the event and...
Why Road and Bridge Construction Costs Are Rising in the U.S.
U.S. road and bridge construction costs have surged 70% since 2020, making them three times higher than in peer economies. A Pew study highlights an $86 billion funding shortfall and $105 billion under‑investment over the next decade, driven by flat fuel‑tax revenues,...
Pentagon's Flagship Golden Dome Program Spinning Its Wheels
The Pentagon’s Golden Dome program, touted as a flagship modernization effort, has stalled more than a year after its public launch. Internal disagreements over the system’s architecture have created a coordination bottleneck, preventing meaningful progress. The initiative, intended to integrate...
'Bravo Zulu, Charge On': USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. Enters Service
The U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., a new Arleigh Burke‑class guided‑missile destroyer, on April 13, 2026. Named after Medal of Honor recipient and retired Marine Corps colonel Harvey C. Barnum Jr., the vessel joins the fleet’s existing destroyer force. The ship brings...
With Freeze-Dried Caramel, Mars Finds New Torment for M&M's
Mars introduced M&M's Pop'd Caramel, the brand's first freeze‑dried candy, capitalizing on a TikTok‑driven demand for novel textures among Gen Z and millennial snackers. The airy, light‑as‑air bite contrasts with the classic crunch‑then‑cream experience, delivering a surprising sensory twist. Mars...