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Win a Two-Night Stay in the Bonnie Suite at Roomzzz Edinburgh
NewsApr 1, 2026

Win a Two-Night Stay in the Bonnie Suite at Roomzzz Edinburgh

Roomzzz Aparthotels is running a contest that gives one winner and a guest a two‑night stay in the top‑floor Bonnie Suite at its Edinburgh location, plus a dinner for two at the city’s Bonnie & Wild food hall. The suite features a...

By Business Traveller (UK)
The Warboats PvP 2026 Community Event Registration Is Now Open!
NewsApr 1, 2026

The Warboats PvP 2026 Community Event Registration Is Now Open!

TrueAchievements has opened registration for the 2026 Warboats PvP community event, a competitive achievement‑unlocking tournament. The format pits each participant against three new opponents across four 13‑day rounds, with points for hitting, sinking, or missing ships on an 8×8 achievement...

By TrueAchievements
American Airlines Cargo Steps up Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking
NewsApr 1, 2026

American Airlines Cargo Steps up Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking

American Airlines Cargo reinforced its anti‑wildlife‑trafficking stance by hosting a large awareness and training event at its Miami International Airport cargo hub. More than 100 employees, alongside experts from United for Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, HSBC and...

By Air Cargo Week
Xovian Aerospace Raises $2 Mn Led by Ashish Kacholia
NewsApr 1, 2026

Xovian Aerospace Raises $2 Mn Led by Ashish Kacholia

Satellite RF intelligence startup Xovian Aerospace announced a $2 million strategic investment round led by Ashish Kacholia. The funding brings its total capital to $4.5 million, following a $2.5 million pre‑seed round last year. Xovian will use the new capital to accelerate satellite...

By Entrackr
Can This Antioxidant Support Ovarian Cancer Treatment? What Research Shows
NewsApr 1, 2026

Can This Antioxidant Support Ovarian Cancer Treatment? What Research Shows

Researchers reviewed pre‑clinical studies and performed molecular‑docking simulations to assess resveratrol’s interaction with ovarian cancer proteins. The analysis suggests the antioxidant may modulate cell growth, inflammation, hormone signaling, and stress pathways, potentially enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiation. While...

By Mindbodygreen
Patients Know Best and Heartfelt Technologies Collaborate to Accelerate Clinical Trial Recruitment
NewsApr 1, 2026

Patients Know Best and Heartfelt Technologies Collaborate to Accelerate Clinical Trial Recruitment

Patients Know Best teamed with Heartfelt Technologies to automate recruitment for the Innovate UK‑funded HF‑TRACK trial, enrolling 16 participants in just four weeks—a 135% increase over the trial’s average rate. The partnership leveraged PKB’s coded health‑record data to display a...

By HTN – Health Tech Newspaper (UK)
Novel Graphene-Based Sub-Terahertz Receivers Could Enable Ultra-Compact, Zero-Power 6G Links
NewsApr 1, 2026

Novel Graphene-Based Sub-Terahertz Receivers Could Enable Ultra-Compact, Zero-Power 6G Links

Researchers from ICFO, ETH Zurich and partners have unveiled the first graphene‑based sub‑terahertz direct receivers that deliver multi‑gigabit‑per‑second data rates over a 3‑metre link at room temperature. The devices occupy a tiny 0.018 mm² footprint, are compatible with standard CMOS back‑end...

By Graphene-Info
ST Engineering Lands Contract for Kuwait’s Missile Gun Boats
NewsApr 1, 2026

ST Engineering Lands Contract for Kuwait’s Missile Gun Boats

ST Engineering’s Marine division secured a six‑year, roughly $444 million contract with Abu Dhabi Ship Building to design and supply platform systems for eight missile gun boats for the Kuwait Naval Force. The deal includes building three of the vessels at...

By Naval Today
CoMotion Los Angeles 2026
NewsApr 1, 2026

CoMotion Los Angeles 2026

CoMotion Los Angeles 2026 will convene on November 18‑19, bringing together transportation innovators, investors, and city officials in a two‑day program. The event features a dedicated OMF Summit Track that spotlights financing and policy for emerging mobility solutions. Attendees can...

By ITS International
Bahrain Circulates Revised UN Hormuz Draft, Drops Binding Enforcement
NewsApr 1, 2026

Bahrain Circulates Revised UN Hormuz Draft, Drops Binding Enforcement

Bahrain circulated a revised U.N. Security Council draft on protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping language that authorises “all necessary means” while dropping an explicit Chapter VII reference. The change aims to avoid a Russian or Chinese veto...

By Al-Monitor
Reimagining High-Acuity Care: The Role of AI in Neurological Patient Pathways
NewsApr 1, 2026

Reimagining High-Acuity Care: The Role of AI in Neurological Patient Pathways

High‑acuity neurological care is grappling with massive data streams and fragmented handoffs, prompting a push for AI‑driven decision support and unified digital pathways. Machine‑learning models now analyze multimodal ICU inputs to flag early deterioration and streamline imaging interpretation. Yet the...

By Healthcare Guys
Ausenco to Carry Out Hillside Copper-Gold Project EPCM
NewsApr 1, 2026

Ausenco to Carry Out Hillside Copper-Gold Project EPCM

Ausenco has secured the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract to deliver the Hillside copper‑gold project for Rex Minerals in South Australia. The undeveloped deposit contains approximately 1.9 million tonnes of copper and 1.5 million ounces of gold, and the plan...

By International Mining (IM-Mining)
Ultragenyx (RARE) Shares Positive Results From DTX301 Phase 3 Study
NewsApr 1, 2026

Ultragenyx (RARE) Shares Positive Results From DTX301 Phase 3 Study

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical reported that its Phase 3 Enh3ance trial of DTX301, an AAV8 gene therapy for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, achieved an 18% reduction in 24‑hour plasma ammonia versus placebo at Week 36, with average ammonia levels staying within normal range. Eight of...

By Yahoo Finance — Markets (site feed)
Here Is Why Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) Is Highly Favored by Hedge Funds
NewsApr 1, 2026

Here Is Why Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) Is Highly Favored by Hedge Funds

Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL) received upgraded price targets from Bank of America and Clear Street, raising them to $27 and $28 respectively while maintaining Buy ratings. Both firms highlighted the Phase 3 SOL‑1 trial, which demonstrated durable control of wet age‑related macular...

By Yahoo Finance — Markets (site feed)
Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) Still Appears Attractive Despite Slower U.S. Launch Ramp Projections
NewsApr 1, 2026

Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) Still Appears Attractive Despite Slower U.S. Launch Ramp Projections

Oppenheimer kept an Outperform rating on Soleno Therapeutics but lowered its price target to $80 from $110, signaling a potential upside of more than 166%. Wells Fargo trimmed its target slightly to $110 while remaining Overweight. Both firms highlighted a slower‑than‑expected...

By Yahoo Finance — Markets (site feed)
Mineralys Therapeutics (MLYS) Garnering Attention With Lorundrostat Progress
NewsApr 1, 2026

Mineralys Therapeutics (MLYS) Garnering Attention With Lorundrostat Progress

Mineralys Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MLYS) received a renewed Buy rating from Bank of America Securities, which lifted its price target to $51 from $46 after the company reported fourth‑quarter results. The firm highlighted progress on lorundrostat, an aldosterone synthase inhibitor, noting the...

By Yahoo Finance — Markets (site feed)
UAE Energy Minister Says World Must Not Be Held 'Hostage' By Iran over Hormuz
NewsApr 1, 2026

UAE Energy Minister Says World Must Not Be Held 'Hostage' By Iran over Hormuz

UAE Energy Minister Suhail al‑Mazrouei warned that Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz could hold global trade hostage, urging a unified international response. He highlighted the potential economic fallout if safe passage is not guaranteed and stressed the UAE’s...

By bne IntelliNews
Munich Airport Introduces Electric Apron Buses From MAN
NewsApr 1, 2026

Munich Airport Introduces Electric Apron Buses From MAN

Munich Airport and MAN Truck & Bus are rolling out electric apron buses, with 37 already in service and a plan for up to 74 vehicles. The fleet replacement targets diesel shuttles, supporting the airport’s goal to achieve net‑zero Scope 1 and...

By Airport Industry-News
Case Study: Directional Drilling Explains Methane Drainage Shifts in Polish Deep Coal Mine
NewsApr 1, 2026

Case Study: Directional Drilling Explains Methane Drainage Shifts in Polish Deep Coal Mine

A case study at Poland’s Staszic‑Wujek deep coal mine shows that combining directional drilling with geomechanical and ventilation modeling markedly improves early‑stage methane drainage. Long‑reach directional boreholes contributed 70‑100% of captured methane initially, but their share fell to about 30%...

By AZoMining
Asian Airfreight Market Faces Rising Pressure
NewsApr 1, 2026

Asian Airfreight Market Faces Rising Pressure

Asian airfreight rates are climbing 20%‑30% as fuel surcharges rise and Middle‑East conflicts force longer routings, tightening capacity across the region. Dimerco reports constrained space in Northeast and Southeast Asia, with backlogs, shorter rate validity and mandatory advance bookings. While...

By Air Cargo News
Wearable AI Devices Market Insights Report 2026-2036 Featuring Strategic Analysis of Apple, Samsung Electronics, Google, Huawei Technologies Co., Sony Corp....
NewsApr 1, 2026

Wearable AI Devices Market Insights Report 2026-2036 Featuring Strategic Analysis of Apple, Samsung Electronics, Google, Huawei Technologies Co., Sony Corp....

The global wearable AI devices market is projected to surge from $69.8 billion in 2026 to about $270.2 billion by 2036, delivering a 14.5% compound annual growth rate. Smartwatches dominate the market today, while eye‑wear is set to post the fastest growth...

By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
Stanford University Wins Battle to Keep Diaries of Mao Zedong's Secretary
NewsApr 1, 2026

Stanford University Wins Battle to Keep Diaries of Mao Zedong's Secretary

A California court ruled that Stanford University’s Hoover Institution lawfully owns the diaries of Li Rui, former secretary to Mao Zedong, affirming his wish to keep the papers outside China. The collection, donated by Li’s daughter, spans 1938 to 2019...

By BBC – World Asia (macro/policy affecting markets)
‘No Trains to or From Germany’ as Key Overhead Line Fails
NewsApr 1, 2026

‘No Trains to or From Germany’ as Key Overhead Line Fails

An emergency overhead contact line failure on the Hamburg‑Hannover railway forced a full closure of the line on the evening of March 31. The route, which serves as the primary detour for the already‑closed Hamburg‑Berlin line, now blocks all inbound...

By RailFreight.com
Harmony Starts Building Third 100MW/200MWh French BESS
NewsApr 1, 2026

Harmony Starts Building Third 100MW/200MWh French BESS

Harmony Energy has broken ground on the 100 MW/200 MWh Foriaux battery energy storage system in Eure, Normandy, marking its third 100 MW BESS to enter construction in France. The project benefits from currently high ancillary‑service prices, though the market is expected to...

By Energy Storage News
One Of Marketing’s Toughest Execs Says Radio ‘Still Killing It’
NewsApr 1, 2026

One Of Marketing’s Toughest Execs Says Radio ‘Still Killing It’

Jessica Reyna, CEO of Kill Your Competition, praised radio as the only traditional medium still delivering strong results, rating it "always" while dismissing newspapers, TV, and outdoor. She emphasized that radio’s effectiveness hinges on format fit, timing aligned with customer...

By Radio Ink
Vantor Wins Intelligence Agency Contract to Monitor Space Objects
NewsApr 1, 2026

Vantor Wins Intelligence Agency Contract to Monitor Space Objects

Vantor, a commercial Earth‑intelligence firm, won a $2.3 million contract from the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency to monitor low‑Earth‑orbit objects. The award is the first NGA Luno task order focused on non‑Earth imaging, expanding the agency’s $500 million Luno A/B framework. Vantor will...

By SpaceNews
Seafood Companies, Representative Orgs Planning to Use New Dietary Guidelines for Americans to Market More Effectively
NewsApr 1, 2026

Seafood Companies, Representative Orgs Planning to Use New Dietary Guidelines for Americans to Market More Effectively

Updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans now place seafood at the top of an inverted food pyramid and recommend three servings per week, up from two. Pacific Seafood, the Wild Alaska Sole Association, and the National Fisheries Institute are mobilizing to...

By SeafoodSource
Online, Off-Campus Hate Speech: Treating Public University Grad Students Like High Schoolers Is Problematic
NewsApr 1, 2026

Online, Off-Campus Hate Speech: Treating Public University Grad Students Like High Schoolers Is Problematic

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing whether the University of Florida can discipline graduate‑student Preston Damsky for anti‑Semitic posts made off‑campus on X. A divided panel previously stayed a lower‑court injunction, allowing the university to proceed with expulsion,...

By AEI (Tax Policy)
Virginia Awards USD 248,000 to Wanchese Fish Company for Catfish Processing
NewsApr 1, 2026

Virginia Awards USD 248,000 to Wanchese Fish Company for Catfish Processing

Virginia has awarded a $248,000 grant to Wanchese Fish Company to expand its blue catfish processing capacity in Suffolk. The funding, part of the Governor’s Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program, aims to increase annual purchases from...

By SeafoodSource
Yes, GLP-1s Are Changing What Food People Buy — Here's How
NewsApr 1, 2026

Yes, GLP-1s Are Changing What Food People Buy — Here's How

GLP‑1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are prompting measurable changes in grocery purchasing patterns. A Danish study of 1,177 adults, covering nearly two million transactions, found that users bought foods with slightly lower calories, sugar, carbohydrates and saturated fat,...

By Mindbodygreen
The Handmaid's Tale's "Heartbreaking" Decision Was Necessary, and Was Always Going to Upset Fans
NewsApr 1, 2026

The Handmaid's Tale's "Heartbreaking" Decision Was Necessary, and Was Always Going to Upset Fans

The Handmaid’s Tale ended without reuniting June Osborne and her daughter Hannah because the sequel series, The Testaments, was already in development. Showrunners Yahlin Chang and Eric Tuchman said contractual and narrative constraints forced a shift toward June’s resilience rather...

By Digital Spy – TV
ADL Reviews Future of Its Bus Factory in Larbert
NewsApr 1, 2026

ADL Reviews Future of Its Bus Factory in Larbert

Alexander Dennis (ADL) has revised its 2025 plan to close both Scottish factories, now proposing to keep the Larbert plant operational while shutting the Falkirk site. The revised strategy would repurpose Larbert for chassis production of zero‑emission and low‑emission buses,...

By Electrive
ACC 2026: Sotatercept Shows Signal in CpcPH-HFpEF at Lower Dose
NewsApr 1, 2026

ACC 2026: Sotatercept Shows Signal in CpcPH-HFpEF at Lower Dose

At the 2026 ACC Scientific Session, the phase‑II CADENCE trial showed that sotatercept (WINREVAIR) reduced pulmonary vascular resistance in adults with combined post‑ and precapillary pulmonary hypertension linked to HFpEF (CpcPH‑HFpEF). The study randomized 164 patients, median age 75, to...

By Pharmaceutical Technology (GlobalData)
Vizsla Budgets $13.7M for Palmer Program
NewsApr 1, 2026

Vizsla Budgets $13.7M for Palmer Program

Vizsla Copper Corp. has secured a $13.7 million (≈ $14 million USD) budget for a 10,000‑meter drill campaign and technical studies at its Palmer VMS project in Southeast Alaska. The project hosts 4.77 million metric tons of indicated resources rich in copper, zinc, silver,...

By North of 60 Mining News (Mining News North)
Maine Lobsterman Asks US Supreme Court to Weigh in on GPS Monitoring Rule
NewsApr 1, 2026

Maine Lobsterman Asks US Supreme Court to Weigh in on GPS Monitoring Rule

Maine regulators mandated minute‑by‑minute GPS devices on every commercial lobster vessel in 2023, enabling 24/7 location tracking even when boats are docked. Five lobstermen, led by Frank Thompson, sued, claiming the rule violates their Fourth Amendment rights and constitutes invasive...

By SeafoodSource
Swan Hellenic Promotes Arctic Flash Sale
NewsApr 1, 2026

Swan Hellenic Promotes Arctic Flash Sale

Luxury cruise line Swan Hellenic has launched an Arctic flash sale for an 11‑night Halifax‑to‑Reykjavik expedition. The discounted price is $6,170 per passenger, down from $8,670, delivering roughly $2,535 in savings plus a $300 shipboard credit and Gold Wi‑Fi package....

By TTG Media
EPCA to Electrify Cat 988 Wheel Loader for EMJC
NewsApr 1, 2026

EPCA to Electrify Cat 988 Wheel Loader for EMJC

EPCA has signed an agreement to convert a Caterpillar 988 wheel loader into a fully electric machine, marking a key milestone for zero‑emissions heavy equipment in Australia. The converted E‑988 will be deployed by EMJC at a large Western Australian...

By International Mining (IM-Mining)
Spectator Made £6.6m Loss in Year Paul Marshall Paid £100m for Title
NewsApr 1, 2026

Spectator Made £6.6m Loss in Year Paul Marshall Paid £100m for Title

British weekly The Spectator posted a pre‑tax loss of £6.6 million ($8.4 million) for 2024 after Sir Paul Marshall’s Old Queen Street Ventures paid £100 million ($127 million) for the title. The 15‑month sale process cost the magazine £11.4 million ($14.5 million), turning a £2.6 million profit...

By Press Gazette
Fairbanks Antimony Coming Back to Life
NewsApr 1, 2026

Fairbanks Antimony Coming Back to Life

Antimony, a heat‑resistant and hardening element, has re‑emerged as a U.S. critical mineral, prompting a fresh look at Alaska’s historic deposits. During World War I the Fairbanks district supplied up to 1,458 tons of crude antimony ore, but production collapsed after the...

By North of 60 Mining News (Mining News North)
UK Consumer Spending Surges to Four-Year High
NewsApr 1, 2026

UK Consumer Spending Surges to Four-Year High

UK consumer spending rose to its highest level in four years in early 2026. The boost stems from easing inflation, modest wage gains and a wave of pent‑up demand, especially in discretionary categories like fashion and dining. Growth is uneven,...

By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
Injection Molding: The Only Guide You Need Before Spending a Dollar on Tooling
NewsApr 1, 2026

Injection Molding: The Only Guide You Need Before Spending a Dollar on Tooling

Injection molding dominates plastic part production because once a mold is built, thousands of units can be produced quickly and cheaply. However, tooling costs range from $1,000 for simple aluminum molds to over $150,000 for complex steel molds, making upfront...

By Robotics & Automation News
Arnott’s to Launch Bizza Shapes with Dual Flavours
NewsApr 1, 2026

Arnott’s to Launch Bizza Shapes with Dual Flavours

Arnott's is introducing Bizza Shapes, a new dual‑flavour cracker that combines its classic Barbecue and Pizza tastes in each bite. The oven‑baked snack will hit major Australian supermarkets over the next few months with a recommended retail price of $4....

By Inside FMCG
The Warboats PvP 2026 Community Event Registration Is Now Open!
NewsApr 1, 2026

The Warboats PvP 2026 Community Event Registration Is Now Open!

TrueTrophies has opened registration for Warboats PvP 2026, a revamped community competition that pits four players against each other on trophy‑based 8×8 grids. The event runs four 13‑day rounds, awarding points for hitting and sinking hidden ships and bonus points...

By TrueTrophies
U.S. Army Buys 20 Abrams-Based Bridge Vehicles
NewsApr 1, 2026

U.S. Army Buys 20 Abrams-Based Bridge Vehicles

The U.S. Army awarded DRS Sustainment Systems a $44.98 million contract modification to procure 20 Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) systems built on M1 Abrams tank hulls, with associated spares. The Abrams‑based vehicles can launch an 18.3‑meter bridge in three to five...

By Defence Blog
Mining’s Problem Isn’t Output, It’s Execution – Workday
NewsApr 1, 2026

Mining’s Problem Isn’t Output, It’s Execution – Workday

South African mining firms are not lacking strategy or demand, but they are struggling with consistent execution. Leaders at a Workday‑TechCentral roundtable highlighted that even in a strong gold and PGM pricing cycle, electricity, water and labour constraints still pressure...

By TechCentral (South Africa)
How Siemens Supports the Green and Digital Transitions
NewsApr 1, 2026

How Siemens Supports the Green and Digital Transitions

Siemens sees the EU‑Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership and the EU’s Global Gateway initiative as catalysts for expanding its footprint in Vietnam. The company is focusing on green and digital projects, including renewable‑energy grid upgrades, high‑speed rail with VinSpeed, and digital...

By Vietnam Investment Review (VIR)
Jigsaw Pulls in £3.5m Loss as It Plans New UK Stores
NewsApr 1, 2026

Jigsaw Pulls in £3.5m Loss as It Plans New UK Stores

Luxury womenswear retailer Jigsaw reported an EBITDA loss of £3.5 million (about $4.4 million) on revenues of £52.2 million (≈$65 million) for the year ending March 2025. After a strategic review, shareholders injected fresh equity and the board installed a new management team to execute...

By Retail Gazette
Ireland Food Safety Authority Issues Guidance on Controlling Listeria in Ready-to-Heat Meals
NewsApr 1, 2026

Ireland Food Safety Authority Issues Guidance on Controlling Listeria in Ready-to-Heat Meals

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has released a Guidance Note on controlling Listeria monocytogenes in ready‑to‑heat meals. The guidance follows 2025 listeriosis outbreaks that sickened nine people in Ireland (one fatality) and 28 in the United States (seven...

By Food Safety Magazine
Trump Says He’s Considering Pulling Out of NATO
NewsApr 1, 2026

Trump Says He’s Considering Pulling Out of NATO

President Donald Trump told the Telegraph that the United States is "beyond reconsideration" about pulling out of NATO, signaling a possible withdrawal after the Middle East conflict. He criticized NATO allies for refusing to support U.S. and Israeli actions against...

By Politico Europe