Mark Ruffalo's "Bittersweet" And "Funny" Comedy-Drama Is Streaming in the UK Now
Mark Ruffalo's comedy‑drama "Hal & Harper" is now streaming in the UK on ITVX, offering all nine episodes of the series that debuted in the United States last October. The show follows an emotionally unavailable father coping with his children's grief after their mother’s death and has earned a near‑perfect 94 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. Critics praise the ensemble cast, including Cooper Raiff and Lili Reinhart, for delivering a bittersweet, heartfelt narrative. A second season has not been confirmed, with creator Raiff suggesting one season may be sufficient.
Neurocrine Expands Into Metabolic Diseases with $2.9 Billion Soleno Buyout
Neurocrine Biosciences announced a $2.9 billion cash acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics, marking its first foray into metabolic diseases. The deal secures Vykat XR, the inaugural FDA‑approved treatment for hyperphagia in Prader‑Willi syndrome, expanding Neurocrine’s rare‑disease portfolio. Soleno shareholders receive $53 per share,...
Kyodo News Digest: April 6, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled willingness to hold summit talks with Iran as U.S. pressure over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies. In March, Chinese military aircraft and balloons near Taiwan fell by half, marking a rare lull after daily...
D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir C-UAS System Secures 55th Annual JUNO Awards with RF-Cyber Counter-Drone Technology
D‑Fend Solutions deployed its EnforceAir RF‑cyber counter‑drone system at the 55th Annual JUNO Awards in Hamilton, Ontario, protecting airspace for roughly 19,000 attendees. The non‑kinetic, non‑jamming technology detected, identified and isolated unauthorized drones while allowing authorized drones and communications to...
OIL PRICE WATCH: Diesel Hikes on April 7 Near P20/Liter
Philippine oil majors announced diesel price hikes of roughly P20 per liter (≈ $0.36) effective April 7, with Shell Pilipinas leading at P19.80, followed by Petron, Seaoil and Jetti. Gasoline and kerosene prices also rose double‑digit, ranging from P4.90 to P5.90 and P8.10 to...
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Using Your 401(k) for a Down Payment Could Cost Your Retirement Savings More Than You Think
A Trump administration official has floated a policy that would let Americans withdraw 401(k) funds for home‑down payments without the usual 10% early‑withdrawal penalty. While the proposal aims to ease entry into a market where mortgage rates exceed 6% and...
Wis. Law Helps Fire Departments Buy Soy-Based, PFAS-Free Foam
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed legislation allowing fire departments to use state grant funding for soybean‑based, PFAS‑free fire‑suppression foam. The law expands the Department of Natural Resources grant program, covering up to 50% of the cost for soy‑derived suppressants and...
Wearables Are Getting Messy. That Is Exactly What Should Be Happening
The wearable tech sector is entering a turbulent phase as lawsuits and patent disputes surge, highlighted by Whoop’s suit against Bevel and Meta’s alleged EMG‑input infringements. Companies are converging on similar biometric data streams, leading to overlapping designs and “trade‑dress”...
Australian Bootmaker R.M.Williams Opens in Guildford
Australian heritage bootmaker R.M.Williams inaugurated its first UK flagship on Guildford’s historic High Street on 2 April. Housed in a Grade II‑listed 17th‑century building, the store showcases the brand’s single‑piece leather boots, still manufactured in Adelaide by artisans. The interior, designed by...
Mochiko the Samurai Full Release Appears for PC via Steam on April 10
Felice Entertainment announced that the full version of Mochiko The Samurai will launch on PC via Steam on April 10, following an Early Access debut on March 9. The action‑RPG blends blade‑and‑magic combat, features a full Japanese anime voice cast,...
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$10,000 a Month for Long-Term Care Is Becoming the Norm—What That Means for Families
Long‑term care costs in U.S. nursing homes have risen to an average of about $10,000 per month in 2026, with prices ranging from $5,800 in low‑cost states to over $32,000 in high‑cost markets like Alaska. Medicare only pays for the...
75% of Cyberattacks Start with Phishing Emails, UAE Cyber Council Says
The UAE Cyber Security Council warned that over 75% of cyberattacks now begin with phishing emails, citing a daily global volume of 3.4 billion deceptive messages. Attackers rely on urgent language, brand impersonation, and simple tricks to lure users into revealing...
First Large-Scale Biomethanol Bunkering for Global Shipping Launched
Shanghai Electric successfully completed the world’s first large‑scale biomethanol bunkering, fueling the CMA CGM OSMIUM container ship at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port. The operation is part of China’s inaugural commercial biomethanol plant, delivering an initial 50,000 tons per year with plans to...
Deeptech Startup drivebuddyAI Secures Patent for Real-Time Road Quality Assessment System
DrivebuddyAI, an Ahmedabad‑based deep‑tech startup, has secured a patent for its Integrated Dynamic Road Quality Assessment System. The solution fuses GNSS positioning, IMU acceleration data, and AI‑enhanced video to detect potholes and rough patches in real time and geo‑tag them....
The AI Future of Law Is Already Here — It’s Just Not Evenly Distributed
Lawyer Zack Shapiro argues that off‑the‑shelf large language models like Claude and ChatGPT now eclipse specialized legal AI tools. By building custom "skills" and feeding the models 2,000‑word prompts, he reduced contract drafting from hours to minutes, creating a self‑reinforcing...
A Spring Guide to Shopping in New York City
Spring 2024 sees a wave of new retail concepts across New York City, from the enlarged New Museum store showcasing artist‑made goods to Uniqlo’s three new locations partnered with the NY Public Library. Independent boutiques such as Wild Sorrel Cookbooks...
Solar, Mining Groups Partner to Improve Mineral Traceability
The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) and the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost traceability and sustainability across solar supply chains. The partnership will span the entire value chain, from mineral extraction to...
‘A Surrender to Special Interests’: Alarm as Utah Shields Fossil-Fuel Companies
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed HB 222, a climate‑liability shield that bars most civil and criminal actions against fossil‑fuel producers unless a court finds a specific permit violation. The bill, drafted by Rep. Carl Albrecht and modeled on the Energy Freedom...
New Diablo 4 Book Reveals an Early Look at the Game's Next Expansion, Lord of Hatred
Blizzard Entertainment announced that the Diablo 4 "Lord of Hatred" expansion launches on April 28, 2026, introducing the new Skovos island chain and concluding the Age of Hatred saga. The update adds a Warlock class and lets pre‑order customers start with a...
Consultants Urge BEAD ‘Rainy Day’ Fund To Cover Gaps
Broadband consultants from the Vernonburg Group are urging the NTIA to set aside a $7.6 billion “rainy‑day” reserve from the $21 billion of unspent BEAD funds. The reserve would address cost overruns, inflation, new rural housing needs and unexpected deployment challenges. Their...
Stipple Bio Launches with $100M to Find More Precise Targets on Cancer Proteins
Stipple Bio, founded by cancer biologists Aaron Ring and colleagues, announced its launch with a $100 million Series A round. The company’s mission is to pinpoint highly precise binding sites on cancer‑related proteins, steering clear of oversaturated targets like PD‑1×VEGF or HER2....
The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It’s Using Voter Roll Data
The Justice Department’s voting section told a Rhode Island judge it had not accessed nonpublic voter‑roll data, but later admitted it had already pooled and begun analyzing the information to flag duplicate or deceased registrations. The data, collected from at...
‘If Someone Lit Up a Match, the Place Would Explode’
Hungarian opposition candidate Péter Magyar narrows the gap with long‑time Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of Sunday’s election, while independent journalists face escalating intimidation and legal attacks. Reporters like Noémi Martini recount physical harassment at campaign events, and investigative teams expose...
How the Bizarre Nissan Primera Paved the Way for the Qashqai
Nissan's final Primera, launched in 2001, featured a bold coupe‑like silhouette and a high‑tech cockpit that included one of the first reversing cameras and extensive electronic kits. Despite these innovations, the model struggled against a consumer shift toward premium German...
AI Is Changing How Small Online Sellers Decide What to Make
Small U.S. online sellers are turning to Alibaba's AI sourcing tool Accio to streamline product development. Mike McClary revived his Guardian flashlight by feeding Accio design specs, receiving cost‑cut suggestions, and locating a Ningbo factory that lowered unit cost from...
A New Partnership Is Making Homeownership an Employee Benefit
Foyer, a dedicated home‑ownership savings app, has teamed with Nayya’s AI‑driven benefits platform to launch a workplace perk that helps employees save for a first‑home down payment, improve credit, and navigate the buying process. The offering functions like a 401(k)...
Streaming Summit Gets Down to Business
The NAB Show Streaming Summit on April 20‑21 will focus on practical solutions for the streaming sector, emphasizing live‑sports growth and monetization challenges. Nielsen data shows live‑sports streaming rose 8.3% in 2025 and major services expanded sports catalogs by 52%...
What To Watch Monday: St. Denis Medical And Memory Of A Killer Finales, NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, And More
TVLine’s Monday lineup features a blend of high‑profile season finales and major live events, including the NBC medical drama St. Denis Medical, Fox’s Memory of a Killer, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship on TBS. Disney+ launches the first two episodes...
VOA’s Legal Fight for Independence
Voice of America journalists, joined by PEN America and Reporters Without Borders, have filed a lawsuit alleging that the Trump‑appointed USAGM leadership violated the 1994 editorial firewall by censoring coverage, especially of Iran protests. A March court order had allowed...
Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026: Alpha Synuclein Emerges as Leading Target in Disease Pipeline
During Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026, GlobalData reports a clear shift in the drug development landscape toward alpha‑synuclein as the top therapeutic target. While 53% of the 64 approved Parkinson’s drugs still focus on dopamine receptors, the pipeline now includes 62...
India Puts on Hold New Policy Making Flight Seat Selection Free
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has suspended its recently announced policy that would require airlines to offer free seat selection on 60% of seats, after strong industry opposition. The original reform, slated to begin on April 20, aimed to boost...
Netflix To Live Stream Artemis II Lunar Flyby, Global Release Time Revealed
Netflix will livestream the Artemis II lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, offering a global broadcast that spans North America to New Zealand. The mission, NASA’s first crewed Orion flight and the second launch of the Space Launch System, has already crossed the Earth‑Moon...
White House Taps Highland Copper in Local Supply Push
The White House has highlighted Canadian miner Highland Copper as a key contributor to expanding U.S. domestic copper supply, placing its Copperwood project alongside major players like Rio Tinto. The announcement follows President Trump’s recent tariff adjustments that lower duties...
DOL Recovers $95K for Employees Denied Overtime Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recovered $95,095 in back wages for 33 nonexempt cooks at an IHOP franchise operating in North and South Carolina. The investigation found the franchise paid straight time for all hours, including...
China's Syneron Raises $150M for Peptides, Adding to Last Year's $100M
Chinese biotech Syneron Bio announced a $150 million Series B financing round, bringing its total capital raised to $250 million after a $100 million round last year. The funds will be allocated to advance its peptide therapeutic platform, a drug...
Ni No Kuni Dev Level-5 Confirms New Vision Showcase for This Week
Level‑5 will host its Vision 2026 livestream on Friday, April 10, 2026, promising a surprise slate of upcoming titles. The studio’s most anticipated project, the detective RPG DECAPOLICE, which was delayed to 2026, could finally be unveiled. Recent releases include Fantasy Life i: The...
Plastic Supplies to Remain Sufficient Amid Oil Concerns: MOEA
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced that Taiwan’s plastic supplies will stay ample despite rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. State‑run CPC Corp. will boost ethylene output by 19,000 metric tons in April and an additional...
Jobs Digest: Moves at Scopely, Google Play, CrazyLabs, Small Giant, Griffin and More
The mobile‑gaming job market is buzzing with senior hires and promotions across leading publishers. Scopely added ex‑Rovio product manager Anastasia Kuprina and former Gameloft manager Aravind Iyengar, while Google Play brought in former Netflix producer John Faciane and appointed Jamie...
Construction Continues for French Full-Scale Wave Energy Demonstrator
Wave‑Op, a joint venture of the Legendre Group and Geps Techno, is advancing construction of the Dike Wave Energy (DIKWE) full‑scale demonstrator in Boulogne‑sur‑Mer, France. Approved in March 2025 and backed by the Hauts‑de‑France region, ADEME, Ifremer and engineering firm Fimetal, the...
The US Torpedoed an Unarmed Ship. Who Are the Good Guys Again?
In early March 2026, the U.S. Navy’s Los Angeles‑class submarine USS Charlotte launched heavyweight torpedoes at the Iranian Moudge‑class frigate IRIS Dena, an unarmed vessel sailing 2,000 nautical miles from the main conflict zone, and sank it, killing most of its 180‑person crew....
1.6 Million Teens Are Vaping. Health Risks Are Worse Than You Think
A recent Forbes analysis highlights that 1.6 million American teens—about 5.9% of middle and high school students—are currently using e‑cigarettes, marking a decline from the 2019 peak but revealing a surge in daily vaping intensity. Daily nicotine vaping among youth rose...
Boonray Signs Cooperation Agreement with Major Mining Project Contractor China Railway 21st Bureau
Boonray Technology and China Railway 21st Bureau Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on March 27, linking Boonray’s electric autonomous mining trucks with the contractor’s massive construction capacity. The state‑owned 21st Bureau, capable of delivering projects worth over $7 billion annually,...
FanCode Secures Broadcast Rights for The Masters, PGA Championships and US Open
FanCode, a digital sports platform, has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Masters, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open in India, marking its second consecutive year as the “Home of Golf.” The three majors will be streamed live from Augusta,...
Novo Nordisk: Downgrading To 'Sell' As GLP-1 Pipeline Faces Many Risks
Novo Nordisk was downgraded from Buy to Sell as its GLP‑1 pipeline encounters multiple headwinds. The CagriSema obesity candidate failed to prove non‑inferior weight loss against Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide in the REDEFINE‑4 trial, dampening pipeline momentum. Meanwhile, the oral Wegovy launch is...
11.11/eleven Eleven Launches Flagship Store in New Delhi
11.11/eleven eleven opened its first flagship store in New Delhi, showcasing a three‑zone layout linked by a striking 30‑foot bamboo arch. The interior uses innovative boards made from mustard seed husks and sugarcane bagasse, replacing traditional plywood and highlighting the...
India's Metal & Mining Sector Set for Earnings Recovery Despite Geopolitical Headwinds: Report
India’s metal and mining sector is poised for a near‑term earnings rebound, driven by stronger domestic steel demand and rising commodity prices. A sharp recovery in steel prices since December 2025 is expected to lift ferrous margins in Q4 FY26, while...
Qilin and Warlock Ransomware Use Vulnerable Drivers to Disable 300+ EDR Tools
Cisco Talos and Trend Micro report that Qilin and Warlock ransomware groups are employing a bring‑your‑own‑vulnerable‑driver (BYOVD) strategy to neutralize endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. Qilin’s malware drops a malicious msimg32.dll that side‑loads two drivers—rwdrv.sys and hlpdrv.sys—to terminate more than...
BTR Launches myBTR Customer Portal
BTR, a Tampa‑based fleet solutions provider, has launched the myBTR Customer Portal for its U.S. and Canadian clients. The cloud‑based platform gives municipalities, waste haulers and logistics firms real‑time visibility into rental assets, location tracking, utilization data and billing. Integrated...
Jamie Dimon Warns Private Credit Losses Will Be Larger than Feared
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned that losses in the private credit market are likely to exceed earlier estimates, suggesting a potential 5‑10% hit to the asset class rather than the previously feared 2% range. He highlighted that the sector now...
How Interconnected Risk Is Reshaping the Insurance Landscape
Interconnected risk is reshaping insurance as a single operational error can trigger global disruptions, illustrated by CrowdStrike's 2024 patch that halted airports, banks and transport across continents. Recent cyber incidents—CDK Global’s breach costing auto dealers nearly $1 billion and the Jaguar Land Rover...