South 8 Technologies Lands $9.2M California Grant to Scale LiGas Electrolyte Production in San Diego
South 8 Technologies secured a $9.2 million grant from California’s PowerForward Battery Manufacturing program to expand its LiGas® liquefied‑gas electrolyte production in San Diego. The funding will enable the startup to reach an annual electrolyte capacity of 100 MWh and produce 2 MWh of battery cells, with integrated manufacturing alongside Nanotech Energy. LiGas offers a –60 °C to +60 °C operating range and specific energy above 425 Wh/kg, addressing cold‑climate EVs and aerospace needs. The company aims for gigafactory‑level integration by 2028.
Wisconsinites Can Keep Watching Porn After Governor Vetoes Age Verification Bill
Governor Tony Evers vetoed Wisconsin Assembly Bill 105, which would have required age verification for porn and other adult‑content sites. The governor cited privacy intrusion, data‑security risks, and First Amendment concerns. The veto leaves Wisconsin among the few states without...
Night Sky Network Celebrates Artemis II
On April 6, 2026 the Artemis II crew became the first humans to orbit the Moon’s far side, traveling roughly 4,000 miles above the lunar surface. The historic maneuver was streamed live on NASA’s YouTube channel and the new NASA+ platform. NASA’s Night Sky...
TC Transcontinental, Anchor Packaging, Inline Plastics Offer Unique Solutions
TC Transcontinental, Anchor Packaging, and Inline Plastics have joined forces to deliver integrated packaging solutions that mirror evolving consumer shopping habits. The partnership blends data‑driven design, recyclable flexible films, and high‑performance molded trays into a seamless offering. By synchronizing product...
US Digital Wallet Use Projected to Grow by 2030
Worldpay’s 2026 Global Payments Report forecasts a decisive shift in U.S. consumer behavior, with digital wallets expected to handle 44% of online purchases and 26% of in‑store transactions by 2030. Already leading e‑commerce payments at 40%, digital wallets are set...
Senior Housing REIT Eyes IPO After Posting Years Of Losses
National Healthcare Properties (NHP), a self‑managed senior‑housing REIT, disclosed a confidential plan to launch an initial public offering. The company reported a $58 million net loss for 2025 after property losses of $203 million in 2024 and $86 million in 2023. Its portfolio...
Inside the IEEE PES T&D Conference and Expo
The 2026 IEEE PES Transmission & Distribution Conference in Chicago will convene over 15,000 engineers, utility leaders, and technology providers to address grid reliability and resilience. Hosted by ComEd, the event features more than 900 exhibitors and four themed exhibit‑floor...
Vizsla Drills 435 Metres of 0.49% CuEq at Poplar Project, B.C.
Vizsla Copper reported that drill hole TH26-151 intersected 435 metres of 0.49% copper‑equivalent mineralization, the longest continuous porphyry interval at the Thira discovery within its Poplar project in British Columbia. The mineralized zone extends at least 800 m east‑west and 700 m...
Many Teens Not Fully Vaccinated Against HPV Before Sexual Debut
New research published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that more than one‑fifth of adolescents in a Pennsylvania health system were either unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated against HPV before becoming sexually active. While 79% completed the series before debut, 12% received no...
Porsche Teases Mysterious, 'Particularly Fun' New 911 Variant for April 14 Debut
Porsche is set to unveil an unnamed 911 variant on April 14, teasing a model that promises "pure driving pleasure" and a particularly fun experience. The teaser shows subtle front‑end vents and no large rear wing, hinting at a performance‑focused...
The Soul of Aerospace Power: It’s the People, Not the Machines
Operation Epic Fury demonstrated the United States Air Force and Space Force’s massive sortie tempo, with over 13,000 combat missions and 12,300 targets struck by April 1. The conflict’s first U.S. aircraft loss occurred on April 3 when an F‑15E was downed...
Artemis II: NASA’s Orion Heads Home After a Historic Loop Around the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft completed a historic five‑day lunar flyby, looping around the Moon’s far side on April 6. The crew witnessed the first human‑viewed total solar eclipse from lunar orbit and captured unprecedented visual detail of the far‑side terrain. A...
Savannah Guthrie Returns to Today After 2 Month Absence
Savannah Guthrie, co‑anchor of NBC’s Today, returned on Monday after a two‑month absence prompted by her mother’s disappearance. She opened the broadcast with a heartfelt “It is good to be home,” while co‑anchor Craig Melvin and fellow hosts welcomed her...
D2C Brands Face Longer Wait, Higher Costs to Enter Quick Commerce as Monetisation Tightens
Direct‑to‑consumer brands are encountering longer onboarding times and higher fees to list on quick‑commerce platforms, with commissions rising 8‑12% and premiums of about 8% versus last year. Combined platform costs now exceed 35% of the selling price in many categories,...
Copper Fox Metals Discloses 2026 Schaft Creek Program, British Columbia
Copper Fox Metals disclosed its 2026 development program for the Schaft Creek copper‑gold‑molybdenum‑silver project in British Columbia, budgeting roughly C$9.1 million (about $6.7 million USD). The plan focuses on technical reviews of the geological model, metallurgical testing, tailings and mine‑plan options, and...
Onions 52 Achieves Consistency with Vertical Integration
Onions 52 has completed full vertical integration, uniting growers, packers and shippers under one organization to guarantee consistent quality from seed to shelf. The company is rolling out advanced sorting equipment at its Utah facility and has expanded its footprint with...
Synovus Banks on Human-Centric Design and Change Management Services in Partnership with Hendrick
Hendrick partnered with Synovus to redesign its regional headquarters in downtown Columbus, Georgia, delivering a human‑centric workplace strategy, interior design, and comprehensive change‑management services. The project consolidated several locations into a single building, integrating biophilic design, flexible work zones, and...
Camelot Unchained Shows How Realm Identity Deeply Shapes All Systems & What They're Working On Now
Camelot Unchained has moved into Early Access, accompanied by a new "Unchaining Camelot" video that explains how each realm’s identity drives every game system. The three realms—Vikings, Arthurians, and a third—each host six classes and three races, shaping player roles...
Behind the Scenes: Monica Galetti and Singapore Airlines’ Catering
The piece takes readers inside dnata’s Heathrow catering hub where Singapore Airlines’ Business Class meals are crafted, spotlighting chef Monica Galetti’s limited‑edition spring menu. Galetti walks through dishes such as crab salad, spinach velouté, butter‑poached chicken and rhubarb cake, explaining...
Gray Zone Warfare's Player Count Jumps by over 1000% Following Its Most Recent Update: 'Players Are Coming Back'
Madfinger Games' extraction shooter Gray Zone Warfare saw a dramatic resurgence after the March‑released Spearhead update, with daily active players climbing to 126,600 and monthly peaks up 1,076%. The update introduced over 100 new tasks, 25 fresh locations, eight weapons,...
Peso Pluma Has Top Debut On Live75; Eagles, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny All Repeat At No. 1
Mexican star Peso Pluma entered the Live75 chart at No. 5 after selling 178,259 tickets across 14 sold‑out shows on his North American "Dinastía" tour. The tour, which runs through May 9, features 36 U.S. dates and will close with a...
Placer.ai March 2026 Mall Index: Edge Growth, Midday Risk – Placer.ai Blog
Placer.ai’s March 2026 Mall Index shows Q1 traffic up YoY across indoor, open‑air and outlet formats, but March saw a slowdown. Indoor malls slipped 1.1% and outlet malls 4.1% YoY, while open‑air centers still posted a modest 3.2% gain. Growth is...
Sysco To Acquire Restaurant Depot In $29.1 Billion Deal
Sysco announced a $29.1 billion cash‑and‑stock acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot, creating a food‑service distribution platform with roughly $100 billion in annual revenue. Restaurant Depot adds 166 warehouses across 35 states and a cash‑and‑carry model that complements Sysco’s delivery network. Sysco plans...
Solving Lithium Plating Risks in Li-Ion Batteries During Fast Charging: High-Precision Three-Electrode Analysis
A new whitepaper sponsored by Chroma highlights the use of high‑precision three‑electrode testing to diagnose lithium plating during fast charging of Li‑ion batteries. The study explains that conventional two‑electrode cells only provide combined voltage‑capacity data, obscuring the anode’s behavior. By...
Square’s Latest Processing Win Is on the Golf Course
Square’s payments platform is now powering transactions at Golftec’s more than 260 U.S. locations, adding mobile, real‑time and buy‑now‑pay‑later capabilities. The integration has eliminated manual reconciliation, cutting administrative effort by 10,000 hours and saving roughly $100,000 in charge‑back costs. Transactions...
FDIC Finds TILA Non-Compliance Top Issue in 2025
The FDIC’s 2025 Bank Examination Report identified Truth‑in‑Lending Act (TILA) non‑compliance as the most prevalent regulatory breach among U.S. banks. Roughly 28 % of surveyed institutions received TILA citations, translating to an estimated $1.2 billion in consumer‑harm costs. The agency warned that...
US Bonds Steady as Traders Bet War Uncertainty Keeps Fed on Hold
Bond traders entered the week expecting the Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged through the next year, leaving Treasury yields largely flat. Two‑year yields hovered near 3.86% and 10‑year yields around 4.34% after strong payroll data revived a bond‑bearish bias....
Coca-Cola Says ‘I’d Like to Buy America a Coke’ in America250 Campaign
Coca‑Cola has launched a year‑long America250 partnership to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, anchored by a three‑minute anthem video titled “Drink In America.” The campaign rolls out limited‑edition bottles and the brand’s first collectible mini‑cans, each showcasing state‑specific artwork...
Nominations Open for Member Advancement
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has opened nominations for its Member Advancement program, inviting members to recognize peers who have delivered outstanding contributions to the aerospace sector. Eligibility hinges on demonstrated leadership, technical excellence, and measurable industry...
Beyond the Broadcast: Why Podcasts Are the New Home for Sports Fans
Podcasts are emerging as the primary relationship‑led platform for sports fans, complementing live TV and social media. Research shows 76% of sports podcast listeners remain loyal to athletes even after trades, and they consume longer, attention‑rich content. Broadcasters such as...
Machine Learning and Single-Cell Technology Combined to Drive High-Performance Cell Line Development
OneCyte and Kemp Proteins have formed a strategic partnership that fuses OneCyte’s high‑throughput single‑cell cloning platform with Kemp’s machine‑learning‑driven protein design system, PROTiQ. The combined workflow uses in‑silico sequence evaluation to flag developability risks, then rapidly screens thousands of clones...
Using AI to Speed up Australia’s Environmental Approvals Risks ‘Robodebt-Style’ Failures, Scientists Say
Conservation scientists warn that a $13 million (≈$8.6 million USD) AI pilot to accelerate Australia’s environmental approvals could produce “robodebt‑style” mistakes. The Biodiversity Council says the EPBC Act’s vague language and scarce species data make automated decisions unreliable. Experts argue clearer standards and...
China’s Yuan May Be Going Global Faster than Western Data Suggests, Analysts Say
Analysts argue that China’s yuan is expanding globally faster than traditional metrics reveal, as an increasing volume of cross‑border transactions now flow through the country’s own payment network, CIPS. Because CIPS and bilateral settlement channels bypass SWIFT’s messaging system, they...
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition Launches on PS VR2 April 9
Team Beef’s Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition arrives on PlayStation VR2 on April 9, delivering a rebuilt shooter tailored for virtual reality. The update adds slide mechanics, blade‑dash attacks, dual‑wielding, hand‑mounted UI, and physical journal interactions, sharpening...
Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a “Major Incident,” Security Experts Weigh In
The FBI confirmed a breach of its Digital Collection System Network (DCSNet), labeling it a “major incident” under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act. Attackers accessed the system through a compromised vendor ISP, bypassing the agency’s own defenses. Federal officials...
Callen Devises Product Hook For Hulu, Disney+ 'Drama'
Disney+ and Hulu launched “The Drama You Want” campaign, turning iconic series moments into tangible product‑like items sold on Facebook Marketplace. The initiative leverages influencers and a mix of OOH, AV, digital, and social media to boost visibility. Concurrently, Hulu...
Advanced Carbons Council 2026 Report Maps Global Graphene Industry
The Advanced Carbons Council (ACC) has published its 2026 Graphene Report, mapping the global graphene industry with 194 verified company profiles and strategic market analysis. The report covers production methods, pricing dynamics, applications across all graphene forms, and standards such...
The Price of Progress: How Manufacturers Are Weighing AI’s Energy Demands
Manufacturers are accelerating AI and robotics deployments, with 81% of executives planning higher AI spend over the next three years. While early‑stage robots like Agility Robotics' Digit cost roughly $1 per shift in electricity, experts warn that energy demand can...
Vishay Launches Automotive PV MOSFET Driver
Vishay Intertechnology has released the VODA1275, an automotive‑grade photovoltaic MOSFET driver built in a compact SMD‑4 package with an 8 mm creepage distance and a CTI‑600 mold compound. The driver offers 20 V open‑circuit voltage, 20 µA short‑circuit current, and an 80 µs turn‑on...
Beyond Gravity Composites Expertise Aid NASA Artemis II Mission
Beyond Gravity, a Swiss carbon‑fiber specialist, is supplying critical hardware for NASA’s Artemis II mission. The firm will deliver the universal stage adapter that connects the Space Launch System to the European Service Module, a 9.9‑meter‑tall structure slated for first use...
India’s Financial Sector Spent Less on TV Ads in 2025 but Flooded the Internet
India’s banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector cut TV ad spend by 16% in 2025, ending two years of growth, while print ad space surged 64% over the 2021 baseline. Radio advertising rose 45% year‑over‑year, and digital impressions exploded...
The Near Side of the Moon
NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured a high‑resolution view of the Moon’s near side on April 4, 2026, highlighting dark basaltic lava flows that are exclusive to this hemisphere. The image was taken by the Artemis II crew—Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and CSA...
Garry Marr: With Housing Prices Flat, the High Cost of Moving Has Never Been More Clear
Canadian homeowners face steep transaction costs as housing prices remain flat. Broker commissions of 4‑5% (about $37,000 USD on a $1 million CAD home) plus land‑transfer taxes near $24,000 USD and legal fees add up to roughly 10% of a property’s value. The Canada...
Jamie Dimon's Three-Pronged Warning: Iran Inflation Risk, Private Credit Cracks, and AI's Unknowns
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon used his annual shareholder letter to flag three intertwined risks for 2026: a potential inflation surge from the Iran war, higher‑than‑expected losses in private‑credit markets, and unpredictable second‑order effects from artificial‑intelligence adoption. He likened the inflation...
AI Impact on Office Markets Won’t Be as Bad as Many Think, Newmark Says
Newmark’s latest report tempers fears that artificial intelligence will devastate office markets, arguing that the impact will be uneven. High‑quality, collaboration‑focused spaces are expected to stay resilient, while lower‑grade, commodity offices may see modest vacancy increases. The firm projects office‑using...
Square Enix Is Currently Exploring the Possibility of a Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy PC Version.
Square Enix confirmed it is evaluating a PC version of its new fighting RPG, Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, after an interview with Siliconera. The title currently launches exclusively on iOS and Android, featuring portrait‑mode gameplay. While no release schedule or...
Govt Extends Implementation Timeline for Quality Control Order on Electrical Appliances Till October
India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has pushed back the start date for its mandatory quality control order on a broad range of electrical appliances to October 1, 2026, extending the deadline by six months. The order...
Hologic CEO Steve MacMillan to Retire After Go-Private Deal
Hologic announced that CEO Steve MacMillan will retire as the company completes a Blackstone‑TPG go‑private transaction valued at $18.3 billion. The deal, which received all regulatory approvals, will close Tuesday and delist Hologic from Nasdaq, paying shareholders $76 per share plus...
Fact-Checking Is Crucial when the News Moves This Fast
PolitiFact and a network of international fact‑checking outlets mobilized quickly after the Feb. 28 U.S.–Israel strikes on Iranian targets, scrutinizing statements from President Trump and other officials. The organization debunked Trump’s claim that Iran could soon launch missiles to the United...
ORDC Approves Grant Assistance for Projects
On April 6, 2026 the Ohio Rail Development Commission approved $3.9 million in grant funding for two local projects and earmarked additional state funds to support three larger rail‑rehabilitation initiatives seeking federal CRISI assistance. The grants include $300,000 for Ross County...