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Dune: Awakening Pivots Towards PvE Focus With PvE Deep Desert Maps, Plus Self-Hosted Servers
NewsApr 9, 2026

Dune: Awakening Pivots Towards PvE Focus With PvE Deep Desert Maps, Plus Self-Hosted Servers

Funcom announced that *Dune: Awakening* will pivot toward a PvE‑first experience, creating separate PvE and PvP versions of the Deep Desert map. The PvP variant will grant 2.5 times more resources to balance risk and reward, while PvP zones in the...

By MMORPG.com
Lord of Heroes, HEAVENHELLS, and Ayakashi Rise Set to Shut Down Following Clover Games’ Bankruptcy
NewsApr 9, 2026

Lord of Heroes, HEAVENHELLS, and Ayakashi Rise Set to Shut Down Following Clover Games’ Bankruptcy

Clover Games announced bankruptcy on April 9, 2026, triggering the shutdown of its three mobile titles—Lord of Heroes, HEAVENHELLS: Anime Squad RPG, and Ayakashi Rise: AFK Demon Hunt. The end‑of‑service process begins on May 9, 2026, though servers could go offline earlier depending on...

By GamingonPhone
Tesla (TSLA) Retail Sales Crash 16% in China in Q1 Despite ‘Rising’ Wholesale Numbers
NewsApr 9, 2026

Tesla (TSLA) Retail Sales Crash 16% in China in Q1 Despite ‘Rising’ Wholesale Numbers

Tesla reported a 16.2% year‑over‑year decline in retail sales in China during Q1 2026, with March dropping 24.3%. While wholesale deliveries from Giga Shanghai rose 23.5% to 213,398 units, the increase largely reflects a 164% surge in exports, not domestic demand. Competitors...

By Electrek
Target Fuels Next-Day Delivery Expansion with Shipt
NewsApr 9, 2026

Target Fuels Next-Day Delivery Expansion with Shipt

Target is expanding its Shipt‑powered next‑day delivery service, called Target Last Mile Delivery Direct, to 20 additional metropolitan areas this spring. By the end of 2026, more than 100 stores across 50 markets will ship orders directly from the retail...

By Supply Chain Dive
SiFive Announces $400M Series G Round
NewsApr 9, 2026

SiFive Announces $400M Series G Round

SiFive announced a $400 million Series G financing that lifts its valuation to $3.65 billion. The round was led by Atreides Management and attracted marquee backers such as NVIDIA, Apollo Global Management, Point72 Turion and T. Rowe Price. SiFive says the capital will speed development...

By VC News Daily
No Charge, No Case: Employee’s Discovery Stonewalling Dooms Title VII Claim
NewsApr 9, 2026

No Charge, No Case: Employee’s Discovery Stonewalling Dooms Title VII Claim

A Texas federal court granted summary judgment to L3Harris in *Farlow v. L3 Communications* because the plaintiff refused to produce his EEOC charge during discovery. The court held that while the charge satisfied the exhaustion requirement at the pleading stage,...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Mortenson Acquires Energy Management Controls Firm
NewsApr 9, 2026

Mortenson Acquires Energy Management Controls Firm

Mortenson, the Minneapolis‑based construction giant, has acquired California‑based Nor‑Cal Controls, a specialist in control systems for solar, battery storage and microgrid projects. The deal adds in‑house expertise for interfacing energy assets with the grid, complementing Mortenson’s portfolio of nearly 60...

By Construction Dive
City of Titans Development Update Demos New Movement and UI Progress and Updates on Engine Upgrade Work
NewsApr 9, 2026

City of Titans Development Update Demos New Movement and UI Progress and Updates on Engine Upgrade Work

The Missing Worlds Media team released its Q1 update for City of Titans, confirming that the Unreal Engine 5.7 build is now the primary focus after earlier 5.6 hurdles were resolved. New gameplay systems include a basic mission framework, expanded...

By MMORPG.com
Why Smart Recruitment Planning Beats Last-Minute Hiring Every Time
NewsApr 9, 2026

Why Smart Recruitment Planning Beats Last-Minute Hiring Every Time

Professional auto transport is presented as a safer, more cost‑effective alternative to driving a vehicle across the country. The article outlines hidden risks of DIY trips—driver fatigue, vehicle wear, and unexpected expenses—while showing that carriers provide zero added mileage, insurance...

By Onrec
Trump Sends DOJ After NFL To Avenge His Own Public Humiliation In The 80s
NewsApr 9, 2026

Trump Sends DOJ After NFL To Avenge His Own Public Humiliation In The 80s

The Justice Department has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL’s media‑rights deals, scrutinizing whether the league’s reliance on cable and streaming subscriptions harms consumers. The probe arrives amid recent DOJ antitrust leadership turnover and a high‑profile Ticketmaster settlement, raising...

By Above the Law
U.S. Restaurant and Lodging Business Applications Remain Highly Elevated
NewsApr 9, 2026

U.S. Restaurant and Lodging Business Applications Remain Highly Elevated

In March, 26,786 new restaurant and lodging businesses applied for EINs, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Business Formation Statistics. That figure is 53% higher than the pre‑pandemic trend forecast of roughly 17,500 applications. While the sector’s share of total...

By Restaurant News Resource
How Jamaica Turned Crisis Into a Tourism Triumph
NewsApr 9, 2026

How Jamaica Turned Crisis Into a Tourism Triumph

Jamaica recorded more than one million visitors in Q1 2026, generating $956 million in foreign‑exchange earnings, just months after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island. The rapid rebound was driven by swift infrastructure repairs, coordinated private‑public actions, and an aggressive communication push led by...

By eTurboNews
New Wargame Assessed USAF Force Mixes for a China Fight
NewsApr 9, 2026

New Wargame Assessed USAF Force Mixes for a China Fight

A new unclassified wargame organized by the AFA Mitchell Institute compared two future U.S. Air Force force mixes for a 2035 China‑Taiwan conflict. Team Doolittle reflects the current modernization path, while Team Mitchell models a more aggressive build‑up with additional...

By Air & Space Forces Magazine
Munis Showed up Throughout a Volatile First Quarter
NewsApr 9, 2026

Munis Showed up Throughout a Volatile First Quarter

Jeff Lipton of The Bond Buyer notes that the municipal bond market weathered Q1 volatility driven by the Iran‑Israel conflict and soaring oil prices. Issuance remained robust, posting an 8% year‑over‑year increase with March volume up 20% YoY. Yields rose...

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Radiologist Under Fire for Missing 'Obvious' Findings that Led to Toddler's Untimely Death
NewsApr 9, 2026

Radiologist Under Fire for Missing 'Obvious' Findings that Led to Toddler's Untimely Death

A 19‑month‑old toddler died after a CT scan of her brain was remotely interpreted as normal by Telemedicine Clinic Limited, which lacks pediatric radiology expertise. A second review at Sheffield Children’s Hospital identified a clear brain herniation and diagnosed meningoencephalitis,...

By Radiology Business
How Advances in Nuclear Medicine Are Changing Patient Care
NewsApr 9, 2026

How Advances in Nuclear Medicine Are Changing Patient Care

Advances in nuclear medicine are reshaping patient care by delivering faster, lower‑dose imaging and highly personalized radiopharmaceutical therapies. Modern PET and SPECT scanners provide clearer images in half the time, while hybrid systems combine modalities for earlier disease detection. Theranostic...

By Onrec
Seven Kicks Off Live AUS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Coverage Today
NewsApr 9, 2026

Seven Kicks Off Live AUS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Coverage Today

Seven Network launched live, free-to-air coverage of the Australian Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park, streaming on Seven and 7plus Sport. The three‑day meet crowns national champions and doubles as a selection trial for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. A...

By TV Blackbox
Instagram Comments Can Now Be Edited (Within 15 Minutes)
NewsApr 9, 2026

Instagram Comments Can Now Be Edited (Within 15 Minutes)

Meta has rolled out a new feature that lets users edit Instagram comments for up to 15 minutes after posting. The edit function mirrors the direct‑message editing tool introduced earlier this year and can be used repeatedly within the time...

By Engadget Earnings
The ‘Value Paradox’ Is Reshaping Where Travelers Choose to Go
NewsApr 9, 2026

The ‘Value Paradox’ Is Reshaping Where Travelers Choose to Go

Travelers are increasingly prioritizing affordability, creating a "value paradox" where high‑profile destinations remain desirable but cost‑prohibitive. Future Partners' survey shows 48% cite travel costs as the main barrier, while over half label New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas as too expensive....

By Hotel News Resource
Stanford Health, Alameda Health System Partner to Support California Hospital
NewsApr 9, 2026

Stanford Health, Alameda Health System Partner to Support California Hospital

Stanford Health Care and Alameda Health System announced a strategic collaboration to expand care at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, California. The partnership will allocate skilled‑nursing facility beds for Stanford referrals, create a community‑based inpatient psychiatric unit, and lease medical‑surgical...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
UMass Memorial Health Expands Epic EHR to Milford Regional
NewsApr 9, 2026

UMass Memorial Health Expands Epic EHR to Milford Regional

UMass Memorial Health expanded its Epic electronic health record system to Milford Regional, which went live on April 1. The integration follows Milford’s 2024 affiliation with UMass Memorial and a 2025 implementation effort that included extensive staff training. A single, uniform...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Recalls of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Including Valsartan, Losartan and Irbesartan
NewsApr 9, 2026

Recalls of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Including Valsartan, Losartan and Irbesartan

The FDA has issued recalls for certain generic angiotensin II receptor blockers—including valsartan, losartan and irbesartan—after detecting nitrosamine impurities such as NDMA, NDEA and NMBA. These contaminants are probable carcinogens and were traced to manufacturing processes of the active pharmaceutical ingredient....

By FDA
Leveling up Industry 4.0
NewsApr 9, 2026

Leveling up Industry 4.0

The March/April 2026 EDN issue spotlights the next wave of Industry 4.0, highlighting event‑based vision, wide‑bandgap power electronics, smart motor‑control ICs, edge AI, and new cybersecurity mandates. Event‑based sensors reduce latency and data load, while SiC and GaN devices boost efficiency...

By EDN
Morningstar DBRS Releases Monthly Canadian Commercial Paper Report for January 2026
NewsApr 9, 2026

Morningstar DBRS Releases Monthly Canadian Commercial Paper Report for January 2026

Morningstar DBRS released its January 2026 Canadian commercial paper report, offering a detailed snapshot of short‑term debt issuance for the month. The publication includes data on total issuance volume, issuer credit ratings, and sector breakdowns. The report is publicly available on the...

By DBRS Morningstar – Research/News
Logisnext Americas Opens Customer Experience Center at Houston Campus
NewsApr 9, 2026

Logisnext Americas Opens Customer Experience Center at Houston Campus

Logisnext Americas inaugurated a Customer Experience Center at its Houston headquarters, providing a hands‑on venue for customers and dealers to explore the company’s material handling, automation, and fleet solutions. The 10,000‑square‑foot space features equipment test drives, training rooms, and exhibits...

By New Equipment Digest
Ex-First Brands Officer Says He Was Unaware of Alleged Fraud
NewsApr 9, 2026

Ex-First Brands Officer Says He Was Unaware of Alleged Fraud

Former First Brands chief strategy officer Michael Baker filed a motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit that implicates him in the auto‑parts supplier’s collapse. Baker alleges founder Patrick James and his brother concealed fraudulent accounting and used his Wall Street...

By Transport Topics – Technology
LoanDepot Taps Figure to Launch 5-Minute Loan Product
NewsApr 9, 2026

LoanDepot Taps Figure to Launch 5-Minute Loan Product

LoanDepot announced a partnership with Figure Technology Solutions to launch the 5x5 HomeLoan, a digital mortgage product that can approve borrowers in as little as five minutes and fund loans within five to seven days. The offering integrates Figure’s credit‑underwriting...

By National Mortgage News
Great Wolf Lodge Launches New Season Pass: Pricing, Dates, & What Families Get
NewsApr 9, 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Launches New Season Pass: Pricing, Dates, & What Families Get

Great Wolf Lodge introduced its inaugural Season Pass, granting families unlimited or weekday-only access to indoor water parks across U.S. locations from May 1 to Aug. 31, 2026. The Limited Pass costs $90 per person and restricts entry to weekdays,...

By Scary Mommy
E2 Raises $80M to Market Thrombectomy Platform
NewsApr 9, 2026

E2 Raises $80M to Market Thrombectomy Platform

Endovascular Engineering (E2) closed a $80 million Series C round to launch its Hēlo mechanical thrombectomy platform for pulmonary embolism. The funding, led by Norwest and Gilde Healthcare, will expand E2’s commercial team and sustain R&D after FDA clearance was secured last...

By MedTech Dive
Personnel Security and the Evolving Threat Landscape
NewsApr 9, 2026

Personnel Security and the Evolving Threat Landscape

Federal personnel security faces a rapidly evolving threat landscape, where cyber intrusions, foreign influence and insider risk intersect with a mobile workforce. More than four million cleared individuals rely on legacy vetting systems that were built for periodic investigations, not...

By Federal News Network
Taco Bell Heats up Its Crispy Chicken Nuggets with a Layer of Diablo Dust
NewsApr 9, 2026

Taco Bell Heats up Its Crispy Chicken Nuggets with a Layer of Diablo Dust

Taco Bell is rolling out Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets nationwide on April 16 as a limited‑time offering. The new product coats Mexican‑spiced white‑meat chicken nuggets in a crunchy tortilla‑chip breading and a fiery Diablo Dust, delivering the brand’s popular sauce...

By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
With Expansion Brewing, The Works District Beefs up Retail Roster
NewsApr 9, 2026

With Expansion Brewing, The Works District Beefs up Retail Roster

The Works, a former warehouse turned mixed‑use district in Atlanta, is adding three experiential retail concepts this spring: Summer Breeze Flowers & Gifts, The Food Work Shop, and The Body Creamery. Summer Breeze expands from a 280‑sq‑ft stall to a...

By Urbanize
Infineon Talks Powering AI and Infrastructure
NewsApr 9, 2026

Infineon Talks Powering AI and Infrastructure

Infineon highlighted its strategy to power AI across the electrical grid and data‑center cores, emphasizing power electronics as a critical enabler for automotive, industrial and consumer applications. The company showcased its silicon‑carbide (SiC) and gallium‑nitride (GaN) product portfolio, along with...

By Power Electronics News
At APEC 2026, AOS Showcases Its Expanding Portfolio with Advanced Controllers, Power Stages, and Protection Solutions
NewsApr 9, 2026

At APEC 2026, AOS Showcases Its Expanding Portfolio with Advanced Controllers, Power Stages, and Protection Solutions

At APEC 2026, AOS unveiled a suite of new power‑management ICs aimed at AI‑centric workloads. The lineup includes the 16‑phase AOZ73216QI GPU controller, Intel‑compatible CPU controllers supporting up to nine phases, and compact Smart Power Stages for high‑performance compute. AOS...

By Power Electronics News
Mississippi 340B Law Upheld by Appeals Court in Two Cases
NewsApr 9, 2026

Mississippi 340B Law Upheld by Appeals Court in Two Cases

On April 9, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld Mississippi’s law that protects 340B drug pricing for contract‑pharmacy arrangements. The court affirmed district‑court rulings rejecting injunction requests from Novartis, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America...

By AHA News – American Hospital Association
Parkland Health Taps Chief Legal Officer
NewsApr 9, 2026

Parkland Health Taps Chief Legal Officer

Dallas‑based Parkland Health announced that Brad Nitschke has been promoted to executive vice president and chief legal officer. Nitschke, who joined the system in August 2021 as associate general counsel for operations and regulatory matters, previously served as a trial and...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Best Sources for News Related to Artemis Missions
NewsApr 9, 2026

Best Sources for News Related to Artemis Missions

Artemis mission followers should treat NASA’s official Artemis hub as the anchor for factual data while supplementing it with independent outlets and oversight reports. Reuters delivers timely coverage of budget, contract, and policy shifts, whereas GAO and the NASA Office...

By New Space Economy
Ricki-Lee Talks Idol Return and Radio Grind on BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
NewsApr 9, 2026

Ricki-Lee Talks Idol Return and Radio Grind on BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

Better Homes and Gardens aired a special episode featuring Australian pop star Ricki‑Lee Coulter, who discussed her upcoming return to Australian Idol and the demands of her radio hosting duties. The interview highlighted her two‑decade journey from Idol contestant to...

By TV Blackbox
Interim Manager Sues Adient US over Racial Hair Harassment, Forced Exit
NewsApr 9, 2026

Interim Manager Sues Adient US over Racial Hair Harassment, Forced Exit

Saundria Walker, a Black supplier quality engineer at Adient US, filed a federal lawsuit alleging race, gender, and age discrimination, as well as retaliation after she was repeatedly passed over for a permanent Quality Manager role. She served twice as...

By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
When Cyber Insurance Meets Cyber War, Coverage Becomes Conditional
NewsApr 9, 2026

When Cyber Insurance Meets Cyber War, Coverage Becomes Conditional

The rise of state‑sponsored cyber attacks, highlighted by Iran’s recent operations, is reshaping cyber‑insurance contracts. Insurers now base payouts on attribution and geopolitical context rather than purely on technical breach details, turning war‑exclusion clauses into decisive triggers. This change forces...

By Forrester Blogs
TMWA Lets Contract for Reno Water Purification
NewsApr 9, 2026

TMWA Lets Contract for Reno Water Purification

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) awarded a construction‑management contract to Carollo Engineers for the Advanced Purified Water Facility (APWF) north of Reno. The $200 million plant will be Nevada’s first water‑purification and reuse project, employing an ozone‑biological‑carbon system to meet drinking‑water...

By Water Technology
Jazzy Stealth-Action Game Thick as Thieves Hits PC on May 20
NewsApr 9, 2026

Jazzy Stealth-Action Game Thick as Thieves Hits PC on May 20

OtherSide Entertainment’s magical heist title *Thick as Thieves* will debut on Steam for PC on May 20, 2026. The game, built by stealth veterans Paul Neurath and Warren Spector, showcases a fictional Scottish city where magic meets early‑20th‑century tech. After...

By Engadget Earnings
The MongolZ Win 10 Rounds Straight to Make Bucharest Semis over PARIVISION
NewsApr 9, 2026

The MongolZ Win 10 Rounds Straight to Make Bucharest Semis over PARIVISION

The MongolZ rallied from early map losses to defeat PARIVISION 16‑13 in the PGL Bucharest quarter‑final, clinching the win with a ten‑round streak on the Ancient decider. After falling behind on Dust2 and Mirage, Mongolia’s side surged thanks to clutch...

By HLTV.org (CS)
Amazon Plans to Launch Satellite Internet in Mid-2026
NewsApr 9, 2026

Amazon Plans to Launch Satellite Internet in Mid-2026

Amazon announced its home‑internet service, “Leo,” will launch in mid‑2026. The rollout will feature three antenna models—Nano, Pro, and Ultra—delivering up to 1 Gbps download and 400 Mbps upload speeds. Revenue commitments have been secured from partners such as Delta Air Lines,...

By Cord Cutters News
The Struggle to Diversify Rare Earth Supply Chains
NewsApr 9, 2026

The Struggle to Diversify Rare Earth Supply Chains

Demand for rare earth magnets has doubled since 2015, and the International Energy Agency projects a 30% increase by 2030. China now controls roughly 60% of mined production, over 90% of refining, and 95% of permanent‑magnet output, creating a single‑source...

By SupplyChainBrain
GAO Warns DOD’s CMMC Fix Could Become the Program’s Biggest Threat
NewsApr 9, 2026

GAO Warns DOD’s CMMC Fix Could Become the Program’s Biggest Threat

The Government Accountability Office issued a report warning that the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program is vulnerable to external risks, notably an over‑reliance on waivers and a shortage of qualified assessors. GAO also highlighted DOD’s lack...

By Washington Technology
Rising Costs Are Forcing a Structural Reset in How Hotels Operate
NewsApr 9, 2026

Rising Costs Are Forcing a Structural Reset in How Hotels Operate

Rising labor, energy and tax pressures are forcing hotels worldwide to overhaul staffing, service and pricing models. In the U.S., operators cut housekeeping frequency and adopt mobile check‑in; European hotels face similar labor‑driven efficiency moves. Rate hikes meet traveler resistance...

By Hotel News Resource
Patreon Podcast Revenue Up, New Spotify Video Controls, & More
NewsApr 9, 2026

Patreon Podcast Revenue Up, New Spotify Video Controls, & More

Patreon reported a 33% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $629 million, driven by 7.6 million paid podcast memberships across 47,000 creators. American Public Media and Streamguys launched the Inform Media Network, a private marketplace delivering 55 million+ monthly impressions for public‑media podcasts and livestreams....

By Sounds Profitable
Stellaris Is Finally Adding a Major Feature Its Director Has Wanted "for a Long Time"
NewsApr 9, 2026

Stellaris Is Finally Adding a Major Feature Its Director Has Wanted "for a Long Time"

Paradox Interactive’s Stellaris 4.4 update, codenamed Pegasus, introduces a long‑awaited diplomatic mechanic that lets players join and exit wars already in progress. The new "Join War" trade term enables empires to intervene mid‑conflict, while leaving a war requires bribing the...

By PCGamesN