Pasay Roads Closed for Quaker Fit Run 2026
The Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office announced that several key roads in Pasay and Makati will be closed from 1:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Sunday for the Quaker Fit Run 2026. Closures affect the Makati Triangle area, Buendia between Makati and Roxas Boulevard, and the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from Quirino Avenue to Pasay. A zipper lane will remain open on Buendia to maintain limited traffic flow. Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes to avoid delays.
Q4 Results Today Live: AXIS Bank, IDFC First Bank, India Cements, RBL Bank, SBFC Finance, UCO Bank to Announce Q4...
On April 25, a slate of Indian companies released Q4 2026 results, with financial firms leading the headlines. Can Fin Homes posted a Q4 net profit of ₹346 crore (~$42 million) and FY profit of ₹1,086 crore (~$131 million), while Reliance Retail posted revenue of ₹98,232 crore (~$11.8 billion) growing 10.8%...
Paytm Says No Financial or Business Impact From PPBL Action; Services Remain Fully Operational
Paytm (One97 Communications) said the Reserve Bank of India's action against its payments bank, Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), has no financial or operational impact on the fintech group. The company reiterated that PPBL operates independently, with no board or...
Climate-Resilient Farming in the Age of Extremes
India’s agriculture, which employs 42 % of the workforce and adds 18 % to GDP, is facing record climate volatility. Unseasonal rain and hail affected 29 of the first 38 pre‑monsoon days across 24 states, and March saw crop damage on 65,000...
Adani Energy Solutions to Raise FY27 Capex by 47% to ₹22,000 Crore, Led by Transmission Push
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) announced a 47% jump in FY27 capital expenditure to ₹22,000 crore (about $2.65 billion), driven primarily by a ₹15,500 crore ($1.87 billion) transmission push. The plan allocates ₹2,350 crore to distribution and ₹3,900 crore to smart‑metering, with a target of installing...
War in the Middle East: Latest Developments
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials as Washington seeks a diplomatic exit from the Middle‑East quagmire. Iran’s judiciary carried out another execution, sentencing a man accused of working for Israel’s spy...
Gulf Oil Output Can Rebound in Months After Hormuz Reopens: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs research says Gulf crude output could rebound within months after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, though full pre‑war levels may take longer. The conflict cut Gulf production by 14.5 mbd, a 57 % drop. Recovery will depend on tanker availability,...
Anwar Highlights Sharp Rise in Penang Infrastructure Spending
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that federal development spending in Penang has surged by roughly 60%, reaching RM7.8 billion (about $1.72 billion) in the current fiscal year. The increase follows allocations of RM5.7 bn in 2023 and RM5.8 bn in 2024, reversing a period...
DA Davidson Analyst Resets AMD Stock Price Target for 2026
DA Davidson analyst Gil Luria upgraded AMD to Buy, raising the price target to $375 from $220—a 70% increase—based on a 32× calendar‑year‑2027 EPS multiple. He also lifted the 2026 revenue estimate by $2 billion and gross profit by $1.5 billion, outpacing...
Science History: Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Melts Down, Bringing the World to the Brink of Disaster — April 26, 1986
On April 26, 1986, operators at Chernobyl’s Reactor 4 performed a safety‑test that deviated from protocol, keeping the reactor at half power and causing xenon buildup. A rapid power drop led the crew to withdraw most control rods, triggering a 100‑fold power surge...
A School-Based Vaccination Campaign with Trivalent Live Attenuated Intranasal Vaccine (tLAIV) During the 2024–2025 Influenza Season in Two Schools of...
A school‑based campaign offered the trivalent live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine (tLAIV) to children aged 3‑11 in two Palermo schools during the 2024‑25 season. Of the 2,140 eligible students, 415 were vaccinated, yielding a 19.4 % adherence rate that varied by...
Pas Hopes New MACC Chief's Appointment Will Lead to Significant Reforms
PAS has praised the appointment of former High Court judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new chief commissioner of Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), hoping his tenure will spark substantive reforms. The party’s information chief, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari, emphasized...
Hardware & Tools Category at 139th Canton Fair Powers a Shift Toward Smarter, Safer and More Efficient Solutions
At the 139th Canton Fair, hardware exhibitors showcased intelligent outdoor maintenance equipment, advanced power tools, and AI‑driven manufacturing systems. Remote‑controlled mowing robots can climb 30‑degree slopes, boosting efficiency by over 500% while keeping operators away from hazardous terrain. A new...
Court of Appeals Freezes Romualdez Assets, Bank Accounts
Manila’s Court of Appeals issued a 20‑day freeze on a luxury Makati estate and dozens of bank accounts linked to former House speaker Martin Romualdez and businessman Jose Raulito Enoy Paras. The order, based on probable cause of violations of the Anti‑Money Laundering...
Tax Evasion, AI Use and an Irish Sprinter’s Bikini Photos: Specsavers ‘War’ Reaches the High Court
A High Court judge has urged Specsavers and Sean Power, co‑owner of its Ennis store, to end a protracted legal "war" that spans tax‑evasion claims, alleged expense fraud, AI‑generated filings, and the use of sprinter Ciara Neville's bikini photos in...
‘It’s a Pretty Substantial Disaster’: More Flight Cancellations Likely as Fuel Crisis Bites
European airlines are scrambling as jet‑fuel prices surge past $2.50 per gallon, driven by the Red Sea crisis and oil futures above $100 a barrel. Lufthansa cancelled 20,000 short‑haul flights, while KLM grounded 150 flights, citing financial infeasibility. Carriers such...
Denza Z9 GT EV
The Denza Z9 GT EV is a high‑performance electric estate from the Chinese brand, launching with a 1,140 bhp powertrain and a price tag of about $128,000 in the UK (roughly $70,000‑$77,000 in Australia and $58,000 in China). It offers a...
OPUS: Prism Peak Updated to Ver. 1.22.2
Nintendo's OPUS: Prism Peak received the 1.22.2 update, introducing minor scene, effect, and UI adjustments. The patch also highlights a known issue where frequent switching between handheld and TV modes can cause display problems. Nintendo provides a temporary workaround that...
Quartet Comes to Switch April 30th, 2026
Something Classic announced that its new turn‑based RPG Quartet will arrive on Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026. The game weaves four distinct storylines—train robberies, a prophetic deck of cards, airship raids, and an accidental mage—into a single narrative about...
Hilton To More than Double Its Portfolio in Morocco with New Signings and Debut of Waldorf Astoria
Hilton announced plans to more than double its Moroccan footprint, targeting 25 hotels from the current 12. The rollout includes 15 new properties across ten brands, highlighted by the opening of Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé, the luxury brand’s first hotel in...
Premier Graphene and Its Partners Secure Initial Contract with Mexico’s Defense Sector
Premier Graphene and its Mexican affiliate HGI have secured their first defense contract with the Dirección General de Fábrica de Vestuario y Equipo (FAVE), a unit of Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional. The award covers the production of specialized...
Koei Tecmo Hosting Big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Sale, Has Lowest Prices Ever for Atelier, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Wild...
Koei Tecmo has launched its biggest Nintendo eShop promotion to date, slashing prices on more than 30 titles for both the original Switch and the newly announced Switch 2. Flagship series such as Atelier, Dynasty Warriors and the action‑RPG Wild Hearts S...
Architects, Insurers Open New Front on English Timber Cap
Britain’s Health and Safety Executive is consulting on a revision to Approved Document B that would cap load‑bearing mass timber elements at 11 metres, requiring an A2‑s3, d2 combustibility rating that most CLT and glulam cannot meet. The Fire Protection Association...
New Propellic Research Reveals a Collapse in Travel Bookings Beyond the Middle East
Propellic’s new Travel Marketing Index shows a dramatic disconnect between rising traveler interest and near‑zero bookings following the 2026 Middle East conflict. Sessions surged across the region—Jordan up 153%, UAE up 12,766%—while conversion rates fell sharply, creating a “frozen pipeline.”...
Meet The People Launches MTP Intelligence, A Proprietary AI-Enabled Platform Unifying Creative, Media and Commerce
Meet The People (MTP) has launched MTP Intelligence, an AI‑enabled platform that merges creative, media, commerce and analytics into a single workflow environment. Powered by the group’s RADaR Analytics unit, the system connects to clients’ existing tech stacks, eliminating traditional...
Nvidia Tops $5 Trillion Market Cap As AI Boom Lifts Intel, AMD And Chip Stocks: 'Own It, Don't Trade It,'...
Nvidia’s shares surged 4.32% on Friday, pushing its market capitalization past the $5 trillion milestone as AI‑driven optimism spreads across the chip sector. The company closed at $208.27, marking a 95.68% gain over the past 12 months and a 10.28% rise...
Where to Find Ozen in Tides of Tomorrow (Ozen Locations)
Tides of Tomorrow, released April 22 2026, introduces Ozen as a temporary cure for the in‑game disease Plastemia. Players can acquire Ozen from several sources: story NPCs such as Nahe and Kass, merchants who trade scrap for Ozen tanks, Donation Boxes left...
US Grants Maduro Access to Funds for Defense in Criminal Case
U.S. officials have reversed a prior restriction, allowing former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores to use Venezuelan‑origin funds to pay legal counsel in their New York drug‑trafficking case. The change eliminates the financial roadblock that had stalled the...
Frequent or Longer Naps in Older Age May Signal Declining Health, Study Suggests
A long‑term JAMA Network Open study of 1,338 older adults found that longer and more frequent daytime naps, especially in the morning, are linked to higher mortality. Each additional hour of napping raised death risk by 13%, and each extra...
Keto May Work Best for Sending Diabetes Into Remission: Here's Why
A recent 12‑week study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society compared a ketogenic (high‑fat, low‑carb) diet with a low‑fat diet in 51 adults aged 55‑62 with type 2 diabetes. Both groups lost weight, but the keto group exhibited a...
A Massive Third-Party RPG Is Coming to Switch 2
Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 is finally powerful enough to attract major third‑party titles, and Square Enix is confirming that Final Fantasy XIV Online will debut on the console in August 2026. The MMORPG will require a separate subscription, priced at half of the...
America’s Bid for Energy Supremacy Is Being Forged in War
The United States is leveraging the geopolitical turmoil of the Russia‑Ukraine war and Middle‑East conflicts to fast‑track its quest for energy supremacy. By expanding domestic fossil‑fuel output, securing strategic mineral supply chains, and investing in next‑generation clean‑energy technologies, Washington aims...
Canadian Space Industry Companies: The Complete Guide to Every Major Player
The guide maps Canada’s rapidly expanding space sector, noting that MDA Space generated C$499 million (~$370 million) in 2025 revenue with a C$4 billion backlog, while satellite communications, Earth observation and launch services see strong growth. Start‑ups such as GHGSat, Kepler and Wyvern...
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Understanding Backorders: Definition, Causes, Examples
Backorders occur when demand outpaces available inventory, allowing customers to place orders for items not immediately in stock. Companies use backorders to keep inventory levels low, reduce storage expenses, and signal product popularity, but prolonged backorders can expose supply‑chain weaknesses....
Chris Meloni Has ‘Law & Order’ Reunion With Mariska Hargitay While “Freshly Unemployed” After ‘Organized Crime’ Cancellation
Law & Order: Organized Crime was cancelled by Peacock and NBC after five seasons, ending Chris Meloni’s run as Detective Elliot Stabler. Meloni posted a photo with co‑star Mariska Hargitay, signaling a friendly reunion after the spin‑off’s demise. Hargitay expressed...
Solar & Storage Industry Statement on U.S. Court Order Blocking Interior Memo Slowing Permitting of Solar & Storage Projects
A federal judge has blocked the Department of the Interior’s memo that slowed permitting for solar and storage projects, a move hailed by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). SEIA interim CEO Darren Van’t Hof called the ruling a win...
US-Iran War to Fuel Petrol, Diesel Prices. How Can Stock Market Investors Make Money From It?
The US‑Iran conflict has lifted global crude oil above $80 per barrel, prompting analysts to expect a delayed rise in India’s retail petrol and diesel prices after key state elections. While state‑run marketers have kept retail rates steady at roughly...
The Dallas Opera Reveals Streaming Series for 2026
The Dallas Opera announced a free, on‑demand streaming series on its YouTube channel from May through August 2026, rotating a different production each month with English subtitles. Recordings span recent seasons, featuring works such as Strauss’s “Elektra,” Verdi’s “La traviata,”...
US Navy Brings 7,800-Ton Nuclear Sub Back Into Service After Upgrades
The U.S. Navy has returned the 7,800‑ton USS New Jersey, a Virginia‑class fast‑attack submarine, to active duty after completing a Post‑Shakedown Availability at Newport News Shipbuilding. The PSA included extensive combat‑system and electronics upgrades, followed by sea trials that verified full...
Crunch Nuclear Proliferation Meeting at UN Amid Raging Global Wars
Signatories of the nuclear non‑proliferation treaty (NPT) will convene at the UN this week as global nuclear stockpiles swell and bilateral arms‑control frameworks crumble. The latest SIPRI data show 12,241 warheads across nine nuclear‑armed states, with the United States and...
From Patchwork to Platform: How Blue Cross Blue Shield Meets the Modernization Challenge
Blue Cross Blue Shield plans are confronting legacy technology debt and fragmented data silos, prompting a shift toward modular, cloud‑ready architectures. A HIMSS session outlined practical strategies—multicloud adoption, data unification, and robust governance—to boost agility and member experience. Speakers from...
A New Interoperability Strategy in the Age of Analytics and AI
A HIMSS webinar revealed that 86% of healthcare leaders view interoperability without data preparation as offering limited value for AI and analytics. The discussion urges providers to move beyond simple connectivity and embed data readiness into their interoperability strategies. InterSystems...
InterSystems Automates Bi-Directional Data Exchange Between Epic Payer Platform and Health Plan Workflows
InterSystems announced its Payer Connector, a bidirectional integration hub that links Epic Payer Platform with health‑plan IT systems. The solution transforms and routes data securely, reducing the need for point‑to‑point interfaces and speeding up deployment. It is now available through the Epic...
Clinical Trial Finds No Difference in Fluid Treatment Options for Pediatric Sepsis
A NIH‑backed trial involving more than 9,000 children across five countries compared balanced crystalloid fluid with standard 0.9% saline for pediatric septic shock. The study found no significant differences in mortality, persistent kidney dysfunction, or need for renal‑replacement therapy between...
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Understanding Section 1250: Taxation of Depreciated Real Property
Section 1250 of the Internal Revenue Code forces ordinary‑income tax on gains from the sale of real property when accelerated depreciation exceeds what straight‑line depreciation would have allowed. The rule applies mainly to commercial and residential assets that were depreciated using...
China Says US Export Bills Risk Disrupting Chip Supply Chains
China’s Ministry of Commerce warned that pending U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee bills targeting semiconductor exports could destabilize global chip supply chains. The legislation seeks to broaden national‑security justifications for export curbs, prompting Beijing to label the move a misuse...
Separation Between Economics & Strategy that Was Taken for Granted Has Collapsed in 21stCentury
The Geoeconomic Monograph Series (G‑SAGE) webinar highlighted how economics and strategy are now inseparable in the 21st century, as multilateral trade rules fray and unilateral tariffs rise. Speakers examined Africa’s AfCFTA, South Asia’s BBIN power grid, and Taiwan’s semiconductor dominance as...
This Is Who's Developing Golden Dome's Orbital Interceptors—If They're Ever Built
The U.S. Space Force announced a roster of 12 companies—including SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, Anduril, and Booz Allen—receiving up to $3.2 billion in OTA contracts to develop Space‑Based Interceptors (SBIs) for the Golden Dome missile‑defense program. The awards target early‑stage prototypes and aim...
Off On a Fairytale Adventure in Well Dweller Demo
Well Dweller, an indie metroidvania about birds in a medieval kingdom, released a free demo covering its first two zones and a mid‑game boss. The demo showcases a charming art style that mixes cute characters with a dark, atmospheric world,...
Feds Say Hawaii Crime Boss Orchestrated His Own Death to Shield Millions in Assets
Federal prosecutors argue that Honolulu crime boss Michael Miske engineered his own fentanyl overdose to conceal more than $20 million in assets, prompting a novel civil forfeiture claim. U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson rejected the government’s request to stay all civil...