FHA's Cassidy on Leave, Ginnie Mae's Gormley Filling In
Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Frank Cassidy has taken a family‑related leave that will last at least through the end of April. Ginnie Mae President Joseph Gormley has stepped in as acting FHA commissioner, leveraging his prior experience as deputy assistant secretary for single‑family mortgages. Both agencies’ FY2027 budget proposals keep funding flat, with the FHA maintaining $400 billion in loan‑guarantee authority and Ginnie Mae holding a $56 million allocation. The FHA projects a $9.4 billion negative subsidy receipt, bolstering the Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund’s strong 11.47% ratio.
S&P Goes Negative on DeKalb Co., Ga., Water and Sewer Bonds
S&P Global Ratings lowered the outlook on DeKalb County, Georgia’s water and sewer senior lien bonds to negative while affirming the AA‑minus rating, affecting $1.28 billion of debt. The agency cited weakening debt‑service coverage, projected at 1.2‑1.4× over the next three...
Cooley Partner Named to India International A-List
Cooley partner Rishab Kumar has been placed on the India Business Journal’s International A‑List for the third year in a row, earning recognition for his leadership on technology‑focused M&A transactions. The A‑List spotlights lawyers outside India who are regarded as...
There’s a Link Between Heart Health and Hip Fracture
A new study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas links cardiovascular risk to a markedly higher chance of hip and other major bone fractures in postmenopausal women. Using the American Heart Association's PREVENT score, researchers found women in...
Government Pledges £28.5m for UK Games Fund to Boost Industry
The UK government announced a £30 million (≈$37.5 million) Games Growth Package, allocating £28.5 million (≈$35.6 million) to the UK Games Fund. The fund is divided into three tracks—Entry (£20 k/~$25 k), Emergent (£100 k/~$125 k), and Expansion (£250 k/~$312 k)—to support studios at different stages. Additionally, £1.5 million (≈$1.9 million) will...
Meink Emphasizes Technological Excellence, Acquisition Transformation During Ohio Immersion
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink wrapped up a week‑long immersion at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base on April 3, emphasizing the Air Force Materiel Command’s push for technological excellence and faster acquisition cycles. He toured AFMC’s six centers, the Air...
Meink Emphasizes Technological Excellence, Acquisition Transformation During Ohio Immersion
During an Ohio immersion event, Space Force acquisition leader Lt. Gen. Meink highlighted the service’s push for technological excellence and a sweeping acquisition transformation. He outlined new rapid‑prototype initiatives, tighter integration with commercial partners, and a data‑driven decision framework. Meink...
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commandos Gets a Public Test Build for Insane Difficulty Setting Feedback
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is rolling out its first major content update via a Public Test Server (PTS), giving players early access to the upcoming Insane difficulty. The PTS runs a separate Steam client, and all characters are unlocked at...
Sinclair and ONE Media Technologies Outline NextGen TV, Tech Plans for NAB Show
Sinclair Inc. and its subsidiary ONE Media Technologies will showcase ATSC 3.0, Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) and related innovations at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas (April 18‑22). Executives and engineers will present demos, panels and technical papers highlighting the "Broadcast Once....
US Importers Challenge New Tariffs as Economists Warn Section 122 Is ‘Wrong Tool’
Importers and a coalition of U.S. states have filed a new lawsuit in the Court of International Trade challenging the administration's use of Section 122 emergency tariffs. Economists supporting the case argue the statute, crafted for balance‑of‑payments crises under fixed exchange...
China's Passenger Vehicle Export Overview (Jan.-Feb. 2026): Russia Leads Overall丨Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute
China’s passenger vehicle exports surged in the Jan‑Feb 2026 window, with traditional internal‑combustion models dominated by Russia, the UAE and Brazil, while new‑energy vehicle (NEV) shipments spread across Europe and emerging markets. ICE exports grew on price advantage and expanding...
Simple Bath Readies Lithium-Metal Anodes for Long-Range EVs
A new water‑based etching process stabilizes lithium‑metal anodes, preventing dendrite growth. Soaking lithium foil in a 1 % water‑dimethyl sulfoxide solution for 20 minutes aligns crystal facets to a quasicrystalline (110) orientation, enabling uniform lithium plating. Lab‑scale Li‑FePO4 cells with treated...
Former Yonkers Domino Sugar Site up for Redevelopment
Cushman & Wakefield is marketing the former Domino Sugar refinery on Yonkers' 1 Federal Street, a 33‑acre waterfront parcel now rezoned for mixed‑use development. The site can accommodate roughly 2.6 million square feet, including more than 2,600 residential units alongside commercial, retail, and...
How Brands Should Respond to CTV Ad Fatigue Before Viewers Tune Them Out
Streaming platforms are rapidly expanding ad‑supported inventory, with Prime Video doubling its ad load, Netflix adding ad minutes, and Amazon rebranding its ad‑free tier. The U.S. CTV audience now exceeds 240 million, and projected ad spend is set to surpass $46 billion...
Pro Farmer Podcast | Fertilizer Crisis Fallout
The Pro Farmer Podcast episode released on April 13, 2026 examines the fallout from the global fertilizer crisis, highlighting sharp supply constraints and rising input costs. Host Bill and Hillari explore how the shortage is slashing yields for nitrogen‑intensive crops, while guest...
Canadian Visits to the U.S. Dropped Again in March — 14-Month Streak
Canadian resident trips to the United States by car fell 4.5% in March, marking the 14th consecutive month of decline. The slowdown in the rate of decline suggests a flattening but not a reversal. Border towns such as New York...
Kongsberg Develops New Drone Hunter Vehicle for Ukraine
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has unveiled a donor‑funded Inguar‑3 counter‑drone vehicle tailored for Ukraine, pairing a Ukrainian‑made armored chassis with the firm’s CROWS C‑UAS kit. The system integrates electro‑optical and infrared sensors on a raised mast and can fire 70 mm...
Cheney Brothers’ First South Carolina Facility Is Complete
Performance Food Group’s Cheney Brothers has completed its first South Carolina distribution hub, a 386,047‑square‑foot refrigerator/freezer center in Florence. Designed and built by A M King, the facility features 45 loading docks, the company’s largest culinary kitchen, and extensive cold‑storage zones for...
Dollar General Expands AI-Powered In-Store Audio Network
Dollar General is expanding its retail media footprint by launching an AI‑enabled in‑store audio network in roughly 6,000 stores, with a goal to reach 12,000 locations by Q2 2026. The system blends point‑of‑sale data, curated music and AI‑generated ads to deliver...
Jay Bilas to Fill Michael Malone’s Role on ESPN NBA Playoff Coverage
Jay Bilas will replace Michael Malone on ESPN’s NBA playoff broadcast team after Malone left for the University of North Carolina head‑coaching job, signing a six‑year, $50 million contract. Bilas, a longtime college basketball analyst who joined ESPN in 1995, will...
Public Offerings Put GovCon in a New Spotlight as SpaceX's Listing Looms
A rare wave of traditional IPOs has swept the government contracting (GovCon) sector, featuring recent listings such as Voyager Technologies, Firefly Aerospace, York Space Systems, and Merlin Labs. The trend signals growing investor appetite for space‑focused defense firms, and it...
50 Cent Reaction to Being Filmed Mid-Workout: Are You Allowed to Record People Working Out?
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was filmed while working out at a public gym in Miami, prompting a viral reaction on social media. The clip sparked debate over whether recording gym patrons is legal, especially for high‑profile individuals. U.S. law generally permits...
The End of MultiChoice as We Know It
Six months after Canal+ acquired MultiChoice, the South African pay‑TV giant is being reshaped under CEO David Mignot. A price freeze follows the loss of 2.8 million linear subscribers, and the underperforming Showmax service is being retired. The business now leans...
Mark Anthony Group of Companies Announces Plans to Acquire The Finnish Long Drink
Mark Anthony Group of Companies announced plans to acquire The Finnish Long Drink, a fast‑growing ready‑to‑drink (RTD) brand. The deal builds on Mark Anthony’s existing exclusive distribution partnership in Canada and aims to expand the brand across North America. Co‑founders...
Slack & Parr High-Precision Metering Pumps Commissioned for New Carbon Fiber Plant in India
Slack & Parr is delivering 21 high‑precision acrylic metering pumps to a new carbon‑fiber plant in India, featuring three size options (1,000‑, 1,500‑, and 2,000‑cc/rev) mounted on custom drive units. The pumps will feed polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor fibers that underpin aerospace, defense...
Epic Games Store Struggles with Retention as Steam Breaks User Records
Epic Games launched its store in 2018, using free games and exclusives to attract tens of millions of users, but retention remains weak as many revert to Steam after promotions end. Steam recently set a record with over 42 million concurrent...
Missiles Are Hitting Data Centers. Now What?
On April 1 a missile struck Batelco’s Hamala headquarters in Bahrain, destroying an AWS‑hosted data center, following March drone attacks that knocked out three AWS sites across the UAE and Bahrain and halted banking, ride‑hailing and payment apps. These events constitute...
Nothing’s Impossible in the Trailer for The Boroughs
Netflix announced the upcoming series *The Boroughs*, set to debut on May 21. The show follows a group of retirees in a seemingly idyllic community who confront a mysterious, possibly supernatural threat. It boasts a high‑profile cast including Geena Davis,...
US Home Buyers 'Frozen' As Sales Slump over Iran War Fears
U.S. home‑buyer activity stalled in March as mortgage rates jumped to 6.37% amid the US‑Israeli conflict in Iran. The National Association of Realtors reported a 3.6% month‑over‑month decline, with 3.98 million existing‑home sales—the lowest level since June. Median home prices rose...
Mexican Mango Exports to the US Projected to Surpass 350,000 Tons in 2026
Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture projects mango shipments to the United States will exceed 350,000 tons in the 2026 season, the highest level on record. The forecast draws on 19,734 orchards spanning eight states and more than 252,000 acres dedicated to...
The Role Of An ABC Officer: The Anti-Corruption And Bribery Officer’s Role
The anti‑corruption and bribery (ABC) officer is a senior compliance specialist appointed by the CEO to oversee a board‑approved anti‑bribery program. The role requires a documented mandate, direct reporting to the CEO, and unrestricted access to all business units. Responsibilities...
Sibel Health Wins FDA Clearance for Maternal-Fetal Monitoring Platform
Sibel Health announced FDA 510(k) clearance for ANNE Maternal, a wireless wearable that continuously monitors a pregnant woman's vital signs, fetal heart rate, and uterine activity. The platform adds visual and audio alarms plus an automated Modified Early Obstetric Warning...
Axios Has a CVSS 10 Bug, Risks "Full Cloud Compromise"
The Axios HTTP client, downloaded over three billion times and embedded in roughly 80% of cloud and code environments, has been assigned a CVSS 10 rating under CVE‑2026‑40175. A proof‑of‑concept exploit shows the flaw can be escalated to remote code execution...
Cooley Strengthens Fund Formation Practice With Private Equity Partner in New York
Cooley has added Derek Pease, a former Silver Lake legal director, as a partner in its New York fund formation practice. Pease brings over two decades of private‑equity legal experience, including leadership of multibillion‑dollar fundraises. The move expands Cooley’s private‑equity...
Cybersecurity’s Hottest New Job Is Negotiating With Hackers
Enterprises are increasingly hiring ransomware negotiators as cyber‑crime evolves into a structured extortion economy. These specialists step in after a breach, using psychological insight, financial strategy, and threat‑group intelligence to manage ransom demands. Reports from the Financial Times and PYMNTS...
StreamTV Europe: As Fragmention Grows, the TV OS Takes Control
At StreamTV Europe in Lisbon, industry leaders declared TV operating systems the new gatekeepers of content discovery, user engagement, and advertising as streaming continues to fragment. Panels highlighted how OS providers such as Roku, V, Whale TV, and Google TV...
Airbus Delivers 500th A220 as March Output Signals Production Ramp-Up
Airbus announced the delivery of its 500th A220 jet on April 10, 2026, marking a milestone for the narrow‑body program. The company reported 60 commercial aircraft deliveries in March, up from a combined 54 in January and February, signaling a...
NATO Allies Refuse to Join U.S. Hormuz Blockade, Deepening Rift With Trump
NATO allies publicly declined President Donald Trump's proposal to block maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting they will only act after hostilities with Iran cease. The United States scheduled the blockade for 1400 GMT, targeting vessels bound for Iranian...
The Real Reason Craig Melvin Is Missing From Today After Reports He’s Scared He’ll Be ‘Elbowed Out’ if Hoda Kotb...
Craig Melvin announced a short, pre‑planned break from NBC’s *Today* show beginning April 13, with a planned return on April 20. During his absence, Hoda Kotb is stepping in as a temporary co‑host, sparking speculation about a possible reshuffle of anchor duties. Industry...
India Weighs Mandatory KYC, Age Checks for Online Social Platforms
India’s Committee on the Empowerment of Women released its fourth report urging mandatory KYC and age‑verification for social media, dating and gaming platforms, alongside expanded intermediary liability and a unified cybercrime law. The proposal would shift platforms from voluntary to...
Clarification of Rhenium APR Catalytic Grade Price Assessment Specification: Pricing Notice
Fastmarkets announced that its MB-RE-0001 rhenium APR catalytic grade price assessment will be quoted in US dollars per kilogram of rhenium (USD/kg Re) rather than per kilogram of material. The product name will be updated to reflect this unit change, while...
Vince Richards Rocks Back Into PD Role With iHeart Dallas
iHeartMedia Dallas has appointed veteran programmer Vince Richards as Program Director for 97.1 The Eagle (KEGL) and Lone Star 92.5 (KZPS). Richards leaves Audacy after an eight‑year stint, bringing a 30‑year broadcast résumé that spans DFW, Sacramento, Kansas City, New Orleans and...
TV Ads Don’t Work Nearly as Well as Believed
Traditional TV ads still dominate ad spend, with $139 billion allocated versus $33 billion for streaming, yet new research from the University of Notre Dame shows they are only about half as effective as previously believed, overstating impact by roughly 55% for...
Californian Hybrid Honeybee Population Has Evolved Natural Defense Against Varroa Mites: Study
A new study of a Southern California hybrid honeybee population shows natural resistance to the Varroa destructor mite. Colonies headed by locally bred hybrid queens carried about 68% fewer mites and were over five times less likely to reach treatment...
Sego Resources Intersects 100 Metres of 0.626 Gpt Gold, Including 24.37 Metres of 0.958 Gpt Gold
Sego Resources announced intersecting 100 m of 0.626 g/t gold, including a 24.37 m sub‑interval grading 0.958 g/t, in drill hole DDH25‑69 within the Southern Gold Zone of its Miner Mountain copper‑gold project near Princeton, BC. The same hole also returned 19 m at 0.85 g/t...
Hughes Readies Satellite Antenna Combo for Airlines
Hughes Network Systems announced a new electronically steerable antenna (ESA) that merges Ka‑band and Ku‑band capabilities, aiming to free airlines from reliance on a single satellite network. The solution pairs the existing HL1520 Ku‑band ESA with a newly developed Ka‑band...
Energy Shock Hits Europe: Prometeia
Prometeia’s latest brief warns that a sharp rise in energy prices—sparked by shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and heightened Iran tensions—has pushed Italy’s 2026 GDP growth forecast down to 0.4% and inflation up to 2.9%. The energy shock...
Person Functionally Cured of HIV After Bone Marrow Transplant From Sibling
A 63‑year‑old man achieved functional cure of HIV after receiving a bone‑marrow transplant from his brother, who carries two copies of the CCR5 Δ32 mutation that blocks the virus’s primary entry point. The donor cells fully engrafted in the recipient’s blood,...
Stores Are Forgetting Their Customers, and It’s Costing Them More Than They Think
Retailers are losing a critical continuity link between digital and physical channels, leaving in‑store shoppers without the personalized experience they built online. The article highlights how this disconnect erodes conversion, dilutes personalization, and weakens loyalty, turning the store into a...
$60M Surf Farm Wave Pool Supercharges Australia's Sunshine Coast
Wavegarden is building a $60 million Surf Farm wave‑pool complex on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, targeting a 2028 launch. The 10‑hectare site will host a 62‑module Cove system, the largest Wavegarden installation on Australia’s east coast. World‑champion surfer Joel Parkinson backs the...