Sol De Janeiro’s Director of Global Influence on the Rise of ‘Non-Followers’ and the New Rules of Social Engagement
Sol de Janeiro’s new director of global influence, Avrielle Cortes, says the brand is shifting from a TikTok‑centric strategy to a fragmented, multi‑platform approach. She highlights the rise of “non‑followers” – viewers reached through algorithmic feeds – as a key metric alongside traditional follower counts. The company emphasizes deeper engagement signals such as share, save, and comment quality, and urges creators to specialize in narrow niches for authentic audience connections. Partnerships like the recent campaign with comedian Delaney Rowe illustrate the blend of humor and education driving the brand’s social advocacy.
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The newly released second edition of Terry Edwards’ *Gigahertz and Terahertz Technologies for Broadband Communications* updates the original 2000 text with the latest advances in high‑frequency wireless and wired systems. Spanning 250 pages, the book surveys cabled, free‑space optical, satellite,...
Tungaloy Exchangeable-Head Systems Reduce Carbide Consumption
Tungaloy Corp. introduced exchangeable‑head solid carbide systems, letting manufacturers replace only worn cutting heads to curb carbide consumption amid rising tungsten prices. The DrillMeister drilling and TungMeister milling platforms provide modular heads for diverse high‑precision operations, reducing inventory and waste....
Level-Three Autonomy Falters but China Fear Pushes Car Makers On
BMW and Mercedes have halted development of Level‑3 autonomous driving, citing insufficient consumer demand and high costs. Both firms noted that the technology’s strict operating conditions limited its profitability. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers are rapidly advancing Level‑2‑plus‑plus systems, prompting European manufacturers...
Disney Store Plans Perth Pop-Up
Disney Store will open a limited‑time pop‑up in Perth’s Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City from April 18 to May 31. The activation aligns with the anniversaries of Winnie the Pooh and Pixar Studios and showcases themed collections including Star Wars, Lucifer, Bambi, and...
Weizmannia Coagulans BC99 Presents Promising Probiotic Strategy for Chronic Constipation
A double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial of 88 adults showed that daily intake of Weizmannia coagulans BC99 (10 billion CFU) for eight weeks markedly improved bowel‑movement frequency, stool form and psychological well‑being. Participants receiving BC99 experienced faster colonic transit, higher levels of motility‑promoting peptides and...
China’s Humanoid Robot Output to Nearly Double in 2026
The global humanoid robot market is set to surge in the second half of 2026, with China driving a 94% increase in annual output. TrendForce identifies Unitree Robotics and AgiBot as dominant players, together accounting for almost 80% of shipments....
UK Bar Standards Board Requests Budget Boost in 2026-2027 Business Plan
The UK Bar Standards Board (BSB) has asked for an above‑inflation budget boost in its 2026‑27 business plan, raising total operating costs to nearly £24 million (about $30.5 million), a 12% rise from the current £21.1 million. The board expects to generate £19.7 million...
Microchip Now Certified to IEC 62443-4-1 ML2 Standards
Microchip Technology announced that its product development process has earned IEC 62443‑4‑1 Maturity Level 2 certification from UL Solutions. The certification confirms that Microchip follows a secure‑by‑design lifecycle covering threat modeling, design, implementation controls, verification and long‑term patch management. By meeting this...
Weekend Ratings (10-12/04/2026): Bec Releases Fury At MAFS Reunion Dinner Party
The penultimate episode of Nine’s "Married at First Sight" reunion dinner attracted a national average audience of 1,974,000 and topped three million total viewers. The segment featured Bec confronting ex‑husband Danny and his flirtation with contestant Stephanie, sparking a heated...
This Test Shows How Bullet Resistant Tires Can Be
Yee Yee Life YouTuber Parker Smith conducted a live‑fire test on five brand‑new 37‑inch Nitto Mud Grappler tires to see how ordinary consumer tires stand up to bullets. The experiment showed that small‑caliber rounds such as .22 and 9 mm can...
OneWeb UK Ups Revenue in 2025
OneWeb Holdings UK, the London arm of Eutelsat, posted a 44.5% jump in revenue to $186 million for the year ending June 2025. Staff costs were cut by a third, falling to $82.8 million, while the operating loss shrank 66% to $456 million. Eutelsat...
Punjab to Add 1,265 Buses to PRTC, PUNBUS Fleets
Punjab announced a 1,265‑bus expansion, adding 659 vehicles to the PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) and 606 to the state‑run PUNBUS fleet. The plan includes 250 buses already delivered under the Kilometre Scheme, with PRTC tendering 309 standard and 100...
Biotech Company Prothena Promotes Deputy GC to Legal Head
Prothena, the Dublin‑based late‑stage biotech specializing in protein‑dysregulation neurodegenerative therapies, announced that deputy general counsel Michael Isaacs will assume the role of General Counsel in June, succeeding Michael Malecek. Isaacs, who joined the firm in 2020 and was promoted to...
Survey: Brits Increasingly More Open to Ads for Cheaper Streaming
A Bango survey of 1,500 UK consumers shows 42% would tolerate twice as many ads on streaming services if it lowered their monthly bill, with the figure rising to 50% among Millennials and 44% among Gen Z. Britons now pay...
Bits: BA Expands Whispering Angel Partnership, Virgin Atlantic Accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi Roll-Out
British Airways is expanding its Whispering Angel partnership, adding a new rosé bar in Heathrow Terminal 3 and refreshing the existing bar in Terminal 5B with subtle design tweaks. The airline continues its broader lounge refurbishment program slated to begin later this...
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): Definition and Benefits
A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is a health‑insurance plan that lets members see any doctor, in‑ or out‑of‑network, without needing a primary‑care physician or specialist referrals. PPOs negotiate lower fees with a broad network of providers, but they charge higher...
LME Contract Activity Grows in Q1
The London Metal Exchange reported a more than 25% year‑over‑year rise in average daily volume (ADV) for its non‑ferrous contracts in Q1 2026, marking its highest‑ever quarter and a 13% increase versus the previous quarter. Aluminum, copper, nickel and lead all...
Malaysia Seizes US$1.37 Million Worth of Diesel in Illegal Fuel Transfer Off Penang
Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two tankers off Penang after an intelligence tip revealed an illegal ship‑to‑ship transfer of roughly 700,000 litres of Euro 5 diesel. Authorities seized about 800,000 litres in total, valued at approximately US$1.37 million, and arrested 22 crew members...
Frontpoint Health Names New CEO
Frontpoint Health announced that Jay Wendt will replace Brent Korte as chief executive officer. Wendt comes from a background leading Stance Health Solutions, a durable medical equipment firm, and previously ran Martin Bionics. The Dallas‑based provider, backed by Cimarron Healthcare...
Diesel Export Tax Hike May Align Prices of State OMCs, Private Comapnies
India raised its diesel export duty to $95 per barrel, up from $37, prompting a sharp narrowing of the pricing gap between state‑run oil marketing companies (OMCs) and private refiners. OMCs, which dominate about 90% of the domestic fuel retail...
GUSH: Immediate Uncertainty And Conflict Risks Dominate
The Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 2X ETF (GUSH) provides leveraged exposure to the E&P sector, but its daily reset makes it suitable only for short‑term trades. Recent collapse of cease‑fire talks and a U.S.-backed blockade...
New UK Steel Tariffs Threaten British Manufacturing, Industry Warns
Britain announced a sweeping steel protection plan that slashes import quotas by 60% and imposes tariffs of up to 50% on steel not made domestically. The measure aims to boost UK steel production to cover half of national demand and...
EFootball 2026 Epic Maestro (Yaya, Thiago, Xabi) Pack Review: Decent Midfield Trio, but Save Your Coins
Konami’s eFootball 2026 Epic Maestro pack drops on Monday, featuring midfield trio Yaya Touré, Thiago Alcântara and Xabi Alonso, each equipped with the new Attack Trigger Show‑Time skill. Thiago shifts to a Hole Player role, Xabi stays an Orchestrator, and Yaya returns as a...
Delhi CM Rekha Takes Stock of Metro and Flyover Projects; Says Will Help Ease Congestion
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed the city’s metro and flyover expansion, highlighting that several key corridors are slated for completion by December 2026. Phase IV of the Delhi Metro is 80% finished, with an additional 104.45 km of track and 81...
McDonald’s to Add Energy Drinks, Crafted Sodas to US Menus, WSJ Reports
McDonald’s will add a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, a Dirty Dr Pepper and a Mango Pineapple Refresher to its U.S. cold‑drink menu, with a rollout slated for August. The chain plans to price the new beverages below rivals such as Starbucks, Dutch Bros and Sonic....
Section 8 Overhaul: New Rules for Selling or Moving in (May 2026)
The Renters' Right Act, effective 1 May 2026, eliminates no‑fault Section 21 evictions but retains Section 8 routes for landlords who wish to sell or move back in. New rules impose a mandatory 12‑month tenancy protection, double the notice period to four months, and...
Right to Explanation in Systems that Can’t Fully Explain Themselves
Regulators are demanding explainability for AI systems, yet foundation models are inherently opaque, creating a gap between legal expectations and technical reality. The article distinguishes between narrative explanations, which are plausible but not necessarily faithful, and system‑level traceability that can...
India Increases Use of Foreign Players to Move up Electronics Value Chain
India is accelerating the entry of foreign electronics manufacturers through partnerships and government‑backed incentive schemes. The strategy aims to lift the sector from low‑margin assembly toward higher‑value activities such as design, testing and component production. Companies like Japan’s TDK and...
Central Petroleum Signs Major Gas Deal for Palm Valley Expansion
Central Petroleum (ASX: CTP) has signed a multi‑year gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory Government, securing up to 21 PJ of gas – 10.5 PJ of Central’s share – through 2034. The deal underwrites the final investment decision for two new...
Chloe Cherry on Shooting Disgusting Euphoria Premiere Scene
Chloe Cherry revealed she "had so much fun" filming a harrowing drug‑mule scene in the Euphoria season 3 premiere, where her character Faye and Zendaya’s Rue ingest fentanyl packets. The sequence required the actors to simulate swallowing bags with KY jelly,...
Taiwan President to Visit Eswatini, Last Diplomatic Ally in Africa
Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te will travel to Eswatini from April 22‑26, marking a high‑profile visit to the island's last diplomatic partner in Africa. The trip coincides with the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s accession and his 58th birthday, underscoring...
Australia Exports 883,243t of Canola in Feb
Australia shipped a record 883,243 tonnes of canola in February, a 55% jump from January and 68% above February 2025 levels. Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany together absorbed more than 45% of the volume, while China more than doubled its...
‘Doesn’t Have the Financial Resources’: Media Analyst Warns Nine About Keeping NRL Rights
Morningstar analyst Brian Han warned Nine Entertainment that its upcoming NRL rights renewal could strain finances as the current deal expires after the 2027 grand final. He highlighted Nine's shrinking market cap—down to roughly $1.6 billion from $4.96 billion in 2021—and a...
AI Could Make MEDVi $1b in Sales – but It Could Also Break It
MEDVi, an online GLP‑1 weight‑loss drug retailer, posted $401 million in 2025 sales and is projected to reach $1.8 billion in 2026 after scaling from a $20,000, two‑person AI‑built operation. Founder Matthew Gallagher leveraged generative AI for everything from code to customer...
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group to Debut Resort and Residences in Marrakech
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group announced plans to launch its first resort and residences in Marrakech, Morocco. The development will feature a 250‑room hotel, 120 upscale residential units, and a private beach club. Partnering with a local real‑estate developer, the project...
ST Machine Learning Software Pack Accelerates AI-Enhanced Motor Control
STMicroelectronics introduced the FP-IND-MCAI1 function pack, a motor‑control software suite that embeds AI for optimization and predictive maintenance. The pack runs on the EVLSPIN32G4‑ACT evaluation board, which drives up to 250 W three‑phase brushless motors and supports vibration‑sensing modules. It includes...
Ashok Leyland Targets Higher Profitability over Volume Expansion
Ashok Leyland announced a strategic shift from volume‑driven growth to profitability by moving into the premium segment of medium and heavy commercial vehicles. The company will roll out the Taurus tipper and Hippo tractor lines in Q1 FY27, followed by...
Ouster of Sheikh Hasina: Yunus Publicly Reveals the Masterminds of Meticulously Planned Protests: OPED
An op‑ed alleges that the United States and United Kingdom financed a coordinated campaign that helped depose Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus publicly naming the “brains” behind the protests. The piece cites a record $572 million in...
The Advertising Industry Has a Producer Problem. And AI Just Made It Worse.
The Australian advertising sector is confronting a producer shortage that AI has amplified. Mass redundancies, shrinking margins and a wave of AI‑generated content have exposed a skills gap, especially as agencies grapple with $50k AUD (≈$33k USD) triple‑bid jobs. In‑house...
Stanford Scientists Discover “Natural Ozempic” Without Side Effects
Stanford Medicine scientists have identified a naturally occurring 12‑amino‑acid peptide, dubbed BRP, that mimics the appetite‑suppressing effects of semaglutide (Ozempide) in animal models. In lean mice and minipigs, a single injection cut food intake by up to 50% and daily...
Flipping Consigned to History as Profits Diminish
Flipping homes in England and Wales fell to 1.5 % of transactions in 2025, the lowest share in a decade, as higher stamp‑duty charges erode margins. Average post‑SDLT profit dropped from £36,500 (≈ $45,600) in 2015 to £16,390 (≈ $20,500) in 2025, a...
Neometals Confirms Ironclad JV with BML Ventures
Neometals has finalized a joint venture with BML Ventures to develop the Ironclad gold deposit in Western Australia. Under the agreement, BML will provide full funding and manage all development and mining activities, while Neometals will receive a profit‑sharing stake....
Neila Creek Site Visit Takeaways and What’s Ahead for Golden Globe's Gold Projects
Golden Globe Resources (ASX:GGR) is advancing its Neila Creek project in New South Wales, having completed two diamond drill holes and started a third. Samples from the first two holes are now in the assay lab, with results expected soon....
Launch Control
China is rapidly expanding its sea‑based launch capability, fielding the 160‑meter Tai Rui semi‑submersible barge that can fire Long March 11 rockets derived from the DF‑31 ICBM. State‑funded tracking vessels such as Yuanwang‑7, which can operate for over 100 days and monitor 1,200...
Activist Group Urges Advertisers To Cut Support For Kyle Sandilands, Calls On Seven To End Australian Idol Contract
Activist group Mad F***ing Witches (MFW) has launched a fresh campaign urging advertisers to withdraw support from Kyle Sandilands and press Seven Network to end his contract on Australian Idol. Sandilands, returning as a judge for the 2026 season, remains under...
A2 Milk Lowers Financial Outlook, Cites Middle East Challenges
The A2 Milk Company lowered its FY2026 outlook, saying revenue, EBITDA and net profit will fall short of prior guidance. The downgrade stems from higher air‑freight costs linked to the Middle East conflict and slower customs clearance for infant formula...
Can A Depreciated Fleet Vehicle Be A Wise Purchase?
Fleet vehicles account for over 16% of new‑car sales and flood the used market once they finish service. Because they are heavily depreciated, they can be bought for a fraction of the original price, often with a documented maintenance history....
US, Australia, Philippines Hold Second Joint Drills in South China Sea This Year
The United States and Australia joined the Philippines for a second joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea, held April 9‑12. The four‑day drills featured warships, fighter jets and surveillance aircraft, including the Philippines’ FA‑50 fighters, Australia’s P‑8A Poseidon patrol...
Asian LNG Prices Set to Rise as US Threatens to Block Hormuz
Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are poised to climb after the United States announced a naval blockade of all vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports. The move follows stalled peace talks between Washington and Tehran and targets only...