Iran War: Russia and China Veto UN Resolution to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, after the draft was watered down to avoid their opposition. The vote was 11‑2, with Pakistan and Colombia abstaining, following President Trump’s threat to Iran. The strait carries about 20% of global oil, and the veto leaves the waterway blocked, keeping energy prices high. Bahrain’s proposal, originally authorizing “all necessary means,” was stripped of offensive language before the veto.
Surely All 14 Previous Owners Took Special Care Of This $49,500 Nissan GT-R
Nissan has officially ended production of the R35 GT‑R, leaving the market to rely on used examples. A 2009 GT‑R with 122,000 miles and 14 prior owners is listed for $49,500, a price that reflects modest depreciation from its roughly...
Bell Media, Ottawa Senators Extend Regional Broadcast Rights Agreement
Bell Media and the Ottawa Senators have signed a long‑term extension that keeps TSN and its French counterpart RDS as the regional television broadcasters for Senators games. TSN Radio 1200 also remains the exclusive English‑language radio partner, delivering live play‑by‑play...
McDonald's Rival Franchisee Files Chapter 11, 65 Restaurants at Risk
Carl's Jr. franchisee Friendly Franchisees Corporation filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting 65 California restaurants at risk. The filing mirrors Burger King's recent acquisition of its largest franchisee, Carrols, after a similar Chapter 11 case. Carl's Jr. emphasized the bankruptcy is isolated and...
Carmel Partners Raises Nearly $1.4B For U.S. Multifamily Fund
California‑based Carmel Partners closed its ninth investment vehicle, raising nearly $1.4 billion for the Carmel Partners Investment Fund 9. The capital, combined with $477 million of committed equity, has already funded nine operating multifamily assets, bringing the firm’s cumulative fund series to over...
Northbeam Adds The Third Leg Of The Attribution Stool With Incrementality Testing
Northbeam has launched an incrementality testing feature, completing its promised "triad" of attribution tools alongside multitouch attribution (MTA) and marketing mix modeling (MMM). The new product adds a calibration layer that estimates cross‑platform conversion influence without tracking individual users, addressing...
Chindata and HEC Break Ground on 7.5MW Data Center in Hubei Province, China
Chindata and HEC Group have broken ground on a new 7.5 MW data center in Yidu, Hubei Province, covering 6.3 hectares. The campus will also host an AI showcase and academic exchange center, signaling a focus on emerging AI workloads. The project...
NAB Show: Beeble Expands AI Production Workflow With Background Remover
Beeble announced the launch of Background Remover, an AI‑powered rotoscoping tool, ahead of its NAB Show appearance in Las Vegas. The web‑based service can generate clean alpha mattes in seconds, handling complex motion, hair and blur. Users may batch‑process up...
New York City’s Top Retail Leases in March
New York City’s ten largest retail leases signed in March were heavily weighted toward the Plaza District, with five of the deals located in the iconic building. Eateries accounted for half of the top ten, as four restaurants and a...
Proposed Rule Seeks to Clarify Fiduciary Duties in Investment Plan Decisions Subject to ERISA, but Risks Remain
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued proposed regulations that clarify ERISA fiduciary duties when selecting alternative‑asset options for participant‑directed 401(k) and 403(b) plans. The rule creates a safe‑harbor framework but retains the requirement that fiduciaries exercise prudence and continuously...
From Parking Lot to Mixed-Use Development
Arcadis is redeveloping a former Canada Lands Company parking lot at 299 Carling Avenue in Ottawa’s Little Italy into four mixed‑use towers. The project will deliver roughly 750 residential units and over 55,741.8 m² (600,000 sf) of commercial, retail and office space....
Ukraine to Prosecute Captain of Detained Cargo Ship for Trips to Crimea
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has moved to prosecute the captain of the cargo vessel Gladius, detained in Odesa last December, for multiple illegal voyages into Russian‑occupied Crimean ports. Evidence uncovered includes voyage plans, pilot cards and radio logs showing trips...
This Once-Beloved Mall Steakhouse Only Has One Location Remaining
York Steak House, once a mall‑centric steak chain with nearly 200 locations in the 1980s, has dwindled to a single restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. The original outlet, opened in 1966, survived multiple ownership changes and recently changed hands in 2024....
Deere Agrees to Pay $99M to Settle 'Right to Repair' Lawsuit
John Deere agreed to a $99 million settlement to resolve a class‑action lawsuit accusing the company of monopolizing farm‑equipment repairs. The deal, still pending court approval, covers customers who paid for large‑scale repairs between January 2018 and the settlement date and includes...
Congresswoman Concerned About Lack of Communication on E15 Negotiations
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, warned that Democrats have been shut out of ongoing negotiations over a nationwide, year‑round E15 ethanol blend. The Rural Domestic Energy Council has missed its self‑imposed deadline to move legislation...
Video: Semicircular Wings Give Cyclone VTOL a Different Kind of Lift
HopFlyt has unveiled the Cyclone, a hybrid VTOL drone that employs a revived 1920s channel‑wing concept with pivoting semi‑circular wings. The design directs propeller‑generated airflow through a half‑circle channel, delivering lift at lower speeds and cutting take‑off power by roughly...
Lexus, Artist Alex Alpert to Present Custom IS 350 at EXPO Chicago
Lexus has teamed up with New York‑based illustrator Alex Alpert to create a one‑off, line‑art‑styled IS 350 sedan. The custom vehicle will be unveiled at EXPO Chicago, the city’s premier design and innovation showcase. Alpert’s distinctive sketch aesthetic is applied...
Epiroc’s New-Generation PowerROC T25 MKII Drill Rig Streamlines Control on Quarries
Epiroc has launched the PowerROC T25 MKII, a new‑generation surface drill rig aimed at quarry and aggregate producers. The rig features a Volvo 129 kW diesel engine available in Tier 3 and Tier 4 Final/Stage V configurations, and a next‑generation PowerROC control system that...
Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Trump's Deadline to Reopen Hormuz
Oil prices surged on April 7 as President Donald Trump set a final deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pushing U.S. WTI up 3.9% to $116.83 a barrel and Brent to $110.55. The heightened geopolitical risk dragged the...
Combination of Ranibizumab, Dexamethasone Superior to Ranibizumab Alone for Macular Edema
A retrospective real‑world study of 139 eyes with non‑ischemic retinal vein occlusion‑related macular edema found that sequential ranibizumab followed by a dexamethasone implant yielded superior visual outcomes compared with three monthly ranibizumab injections alone. At three months, the combination group...
Early Growth Last Fall Paying Off for Cover Crops in Southern Minnesota
South‑central Minnesota farmer Sam Ziegler reports that an unusually warm October allowed his cover crops to germinate early in bean stubble, delivering visible green‑up this spring. He plants covers, primarily oats, after corn harvest, and the early start is now...
Public Media Management Names Christian Siebeneck VP, Technology & Innovation
Public Media Management appointed Christian Siebeneck as Vice President of Technology & Innovation to accelerate its cloud and master‑control services for public television stations. Siebeneck previously served as chief technology officer at Twin Cities Public Television and chief technologist at...
Aldermore Bank Put up for Sale After Owner Attacks UK Car Finance Redress Scheme
Aldermore Bank, a UK specialist lender, is being put up for sale after its majority owner, private‑equity firm TDR Capital, launched a legal challenge against the FCA’s car‑finance redress scheme. The owner claims the scheme could impose up to £1 billion...
LAPSSET Corridor Completion Accelerates as Afri Fund Capital Plans to Secure $6 Billion for the Final Construction of Ethiopia-Lamu Port...
Afri Fund Capital announced a $6 billion cross‑listed debt issuance to fund the final phase of the LAPSSET Corridor, linking Ethiopia to Kenya’s Lamu Port. The bonds will be listed on the Nairobi and London exchanges, with a third listing in...
Astronauts Suggest Naming a Moon Crater 'Carroll' After Their Commander's Late Wife
Artemis II astronauts broke the record for the farthest human distance from Earth and became the first crew to see the Moon’s far side. During the historic lunar flyby they identified two unnamed craters and proposed naming them “Integrity” and “Carroll,”...
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Test: Rogue-Like
Mitsubishi’s 2026 Outlander SEL adds a rare third‑row seat to the compact SUV segment but swaps to a 174‑hp 1.5‑liter turbo engine paired with a CVT. In testing, the all‑wheel‑drive model weighed 4,034 lb, hitting 0‑60 mph in 8.4 seconds and...
Joby and Air Space Intelligence Team up to Manage US Electric Air Taxi Skies
Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence (ASI) have partnered to embed ASI’s Flyways AI platform into U.S. electric air‑taxi operations, aiming to model and manage high‑density eVTOL traffic before commercial service begins later this year. The collaboration leverages ASI’s 4‑D...
Starlink and the Monopoly Trap: Is Commercial Broadband From Space Already a Closed Market?
Starlink now operates over 6,000 low‑Earth‑orbit satellites, serving roughly 4‑5 million users and generating more than $6 billion in annual revenue. Its vertical integration, in‑house launch capability, and early spectrum filings create a structural moat that rivals such as OneWeb, Amazon’s Project...
Choosing the Right High-Performance Garage Door for Your Facility
Choosing a high‑performance garage door involves more than just speed; consistency and durability are critical for commercial operations. Facilities should partner with experienced door specialists who assess traffic volume, environmental conditions, and usage patterns rather than relying solely on spec...
Airline CEOs Are Under Fire – and Walking Away
Airline chief executives are departing at an unprecedented pace, with recent exits at Air India, IndiGo, Air Canada and flyadeal highlighting mounting pressures. CEOs now grapple with operational crises, heightened regulatory scrutiny and intense public scrutiny, often compounded by personal...
Why Energy Has Become a Foreign-Policy Weapon
The article argues that energy has re‑emerged as a potent foreign‑policy weapon, highlighted by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz which removes roughly 10 million barrels of oil and 20% of global LNG capacity from the market. Prices have surged—oil...
The Division Resurgence Embraces MMORPG Fun to "Push" Ubisoft's Shooter Onto New Ground
Ubisoft has brought The Division series to iOS and Android with The Division Resurgence, delivering the franchise’s signature looter‑shooter gameplay in a fully shared open world. The title blends traditional Division mechanics with MMORPG‑style social features, allowing real‑time squad play,...
New York Governor Seeks Federal Aid for State’s Oyster Industry
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has asked the USDA to issue a disaster declaration for the state’s oyster industry after an unprecedented cold snap damaged equipment and halted harvests. State officials estimate $2.4 million in damages and a 30% drop in...
Laufey Renews Global Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell Music
Icelandic‑Chinese singer‑songwriter Laufey has renewed her global publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music, extending a partnership that began in August 2023. In the interim she released two additional albums, earned a second Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, and embarked...
The Myst Lifts over Call of the Elder Gods, Granting It a May Release Date
Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to the 2020 Myst‑style adventure Call of the Sea, has been given a firm release date of May 12, 2024. Players will once again control Harry Everheart, now joined by Evangeline Drayton, as...
BPOC Sells Medical Device Firm Midwest Products & Engineering
BPOC has finalized the sale of its medical‑device subsidiary, Midwest Products & Engineering, to private‑equity firm Graham Partners. The transaction transfers ownership of Midwest's manufacturing capabilities and client base to the new buyer. BPOC will use proceeds to refocus on...
Atlantic Music Group Enters ‘Multi-Level Partnership’ with Fader Label, Including 50/50 Joint Venture
Atlantic Music Group announced a multi‑level partnership with independent Fader Label, creating a 50/50 joint venture to sign and develop both new and established artists while providing distribution support for Fader’s existing catalog. The agreement also expands the capabilities of...
Freedom Bank Partners with InvestiFi for Digital Investing
Freedom Bank has teamed up with InvestiFi to embed a full‑service digital investing suite into its online banking platform. The integration lets customers trade stocks, ETFs and digital assets directly from their checking accounts, while also offering Guided Investing portfolios...
Starfield’s Free Lanes Update Improves Expert/Master Lock Loot, Bounty Targets in Cities, and More
Bethesda released the Free Lanes update for Starfield alongside the Terran Armada DLC and a PS5 port, delivering a suite of quality‑of‑life fixes. The patch improves loot from Expert and Master level locks, makes city bounty targets fully interactable, and...
New York Surpasses 2025 Energy Storage Target
New York has deployed, contracted, or awarded 1,952 MW of energy‑storage capacity as of March 2026, exceeding its 2025 benchmark of 1,500 MW by 30 percent. The state is now about one‑third of the way to its 6 GW target for 2030, driven...
NAB Show: Marshall Electronics Bringing CV376 NDI|HX3 HDMI POV Camera
Marshall Electronics unveiled the CV376 Compact NDI|HX3 HDMI POV camera at the NAB Show, featuring an 8.46‑megapixel 1/2.8‑inch sensor capable of 4K 3840 × 2160 p60 output over HDMI and simultaneous IP streaming. The device supports NDI|HX3, NDI|HX2, RTSP and RTMP, with H.264/HEVC encoding...
The Rugged Bose Soundlink Flex Is 25 Percent Off Right Now
Bose has slashed the price of its second‑generation Soundlink Flex portable speaker to $119, a $40 discount from the regular $159 list price. The new Flex retains the original’s rugged IP67‑rated, silicone‑wrapped design and 12‑hour battery life while adding a...
European Central Bank Official: 'Fossil Fuel Dependence Poses Risks to Price Stability'
ECB board member Frank Elderson warned that Europe’s dependence on oil, gas and coal heightens inflation risks and complicates the central bank’s price‑stability mandate. He argued that volatile energy markets, amplified by geopolitical tensions such as the Iran and Ukraine...
Temperature Rise Characteristics of UHV AC Composite Insulators Under Type Fault Conditions
Researchers at the UHVAC Test Laboratory evaluated temperature rise in ultra‑high‑voltage AC composite insulators under several fault scenarios. Tests in a climate chamber showed that grading‑ring misalignment, reduced insertion depth, or complete absence significantly increase temperatures, with the greatest rise...
Max Severity Flowise RCE Vulnerability Now Exploited in Attacks
A critical remote code execution flaw, CVE‑2025‑59528, has been confirmed in Flowise, the open‑source low‑code platform for building LLM‑driven applications. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript through the CustomMCP node, leading to full command execution and file‑system access....
Jennifer Schwartz and Dylan Carp Spotlighted for Eleventh Circuit Win Upholding $6M Judgment
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a $6 million judgment in the Hayes v. Jobot case, rejecting the defendant’s request for a stay. Attorneys Jennifer Schwartz and Dylan Carp of Jackson Lewis crafted the successful opposition brief that persuaded the court. The ruling affirms...
Meganom Shows Infinity Pool Topping Its Skinny New York Skyscraper
Meganom’s 262 Fifth Avenue has topped out at 860 feet, becoming the tallest all‑residential tower on Fifth Avenue. The 52‑storey, ultra‑slim skyscraper features an illuminated crown that houses a rooftop deck and an infinity pool beneath an open archway. Originally proposed...
Apple Verdict May Inform Jury Instruction in Patent Suits
A Texas jury cleared Apple of infringing Optis Wireless’s standard‑essential 4G patents, but the case reshaped how courts must instruct juries on § 101 eligibility. The Federal Circuit’s 2025 opinion required Step 2 instructions to explicitly identify the abstract idea and exclude...
$12.5B Commonwealth LNG Terminal Achieves Full Commercialization, Heads Toward Construction
The $12.5 billion Commonwealth LNG export terminal in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, has reached full commercialization, clearing a major financing hurdle and moving toward a Final Investment Decision. Phase 1 will deliver up to 9.5 million tonnes per year of LNG capacity and is...
High-Throughput Platform for Fast-Acting Covalent Protein Therapies
Researchers at Westlake University unveiled a high‑throughput yeast‑surface‑display platform to engineer fast‑acting covalent protein therapeutics. The system screens diverse crosslinkers and millions of protein variants, enabling precise spatial positioning of warheads that dramatically speeds covalent bond formation. Using the platform,...