House Committee Advances ALERT Act
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously advanced the ALERT Act, directing the FAA to set a Dec. 31, 2031 deadline for aircraft to carry collision‑mitigation technology and permitting portable ADS‑B In devices as an alternative compliance method. The bill also requires a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Defense and mandates ADS‑B Out for manned rotary‑wing training in the National Capital Region, unless waived. AOPA praised the legislation, while the Air Line Pilots Association criticized the lack of a full ADS‑B In requirement. The NTSB, after earlier concerns, now says the bill’s language aligns with its safety recommendations.
Data Centers Get Ready — the Senate Wants to See Your Power Bills
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren have urged the Energy Information Administration to create a mandatory annual reporting framework for data centers, demanding granular data on hourly, peak and annual electricity use, rates, and grid upgrade costs. The request...
UK Defence Secretary Claims Royal Navy Has 17 Frigates and Destroyers
UK Defence Secretary John Healey incorrectly claimed the Royal Navy fields 17 frigates and destroyers, when the actual count stands at 13 vessels. Of those, only three Type 23 frigates and a single Type 45 destroyer are currently operational, reflecting chronic availability...
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Update Available for Switch 2, Adds DLSS and More
Bethesda released a Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition update for the Nintendo Switch 2, introducing NVIDIA DLSS support for 40 fps and 60 fps modes. The patch also bundles extensive stability fixes, addressing crashes during gameplay, saving, and docking, as well as numerous visual and...
Legislators Campaign for Plug-In Solar Access in Illinois
Illinois State Senators Rachel Ventura and Rep. Daniel Didech introduced the Plug‑In Illinois Act (SB 3104/HB 4524) to permit small‑scale, plug‑in solar systems that connect to a standard wall outlet. The bill targets renters, condo owners, and homeowners lacking suitable roofs, removing...
Corebridge Financial, Equitable Holdings Merge Into $1.5T AUM, AUA Behemoth
Corebridge Financial and Equitable Holdings have signed an all‑stock merger creating a $22 billion entity that will operate under the Equitable name. The combined firm will manage roughly $1.5 trillion in assets, serve 12 million customers, and expect over $5 billion in operating earnings...
Fallout 4 Update Out Now on Nintendo Switch 2, Patch Notes – DLSS Support, More
Bethesda released a major patch for Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2, adding NVIDIA DLSS support for both 40 fps and 60 fps modes. The update also bundles extensive stability fixes, addressing crashes during gameplay, saving, and docking. UI and controller...
Quagmire Fears Surge as Trump Weighs ‘Final Blow’ Iran Options
The Trump administration is weighing a dramatic escalation against Iran, including options to invade or blockade Kharg Island and a deep‑interior operation to seize enriched uranium. The Pentagon has already moved 2,000 82nd Airborne soldiers and special‑operations teams, adding to...
The Next Bluey Game Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass as a Day-One Launch Title
Microsoft announced that Bluey's Happy Snaps will debut as a day‑one title on Xbox Game Pass in Fall 2026. The family‑friendly adventure lets players explore Brisbane, take photos, and enjoy mini‑games, expanding beyond the home setting of the previous Bluey game....
Port of Savannah’s Container Stevedore Picks New President
The Port of Savannah’s container stevedore, Gateway Terminals, announced Bryan Blalock as its new president effective April 13, succeeding Kevin Price, who will become the Georgia Ports Authority chief executive in mid‑2027. Blalock brings a diverse background in maintenance, repair and...
How to Unlock Bag Upgrades in Pokémon Pokopia
Pokémon Pokopia lets players expand their inventory by purchasing Packing Tips upgrades from the PC shop. Four tiers—Rookie, Intermediate, Pro, and Expert—unlock as you reach specific Environment Levels in designated areas, each costing between 100 and 1,500 gold. Upgrades add a...
Senate Rejects Proposal to Overturn VA’s Abortion Ban
The Department of Veterans Affairs reinstated a near‑total abortion ban, limiting procedures to life‑threatening emergencies. A Senate vote of 50‑48 rejected Sen. Richard Blumenthal's amendment to overturn the ban, keeping the restriction in place. The 2022 policy that allowed abortions...
2028 Olympics Partner Leases 108K SF In Downtown LA
On Location, a ticket‑and‑travel specialist, has leased 108,000 square feet at the former Union Bank Plaza, 445 S. Figueroa St., as part of its 2028 Olympics hospitality push. The 40‑story building was bought in 2024 by the Southwest Carpenters Pension Trust for $80 million. Downtown Los Angeles recorded...
Judd Apatow To Produce Utopia Documentary ‘The Way I Was Made’ About Founder Of Indie Band Eels
Three‑time Emmy winner Judd Apatow is joining Utopia Originals to produce a documentary titled “The Way I Was Made: The Story of a Man Called E,” chronicling Mark Oliver Everett, the founder of indie‑rock band Eels. Directed by music‑video veteran...
House Armed Services Committee Backs Sweeping Aviation Safety Reforms
The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approved the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act, a sweeping aviation‑safety bill prompted by the fatal 2025 mid‑air collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.C. The legislation, passed 53‑0, mandates crash‑prevention...
Dying Light: The Beast's New Restored Land Update Lets You Turn the Game Into a Gritty Walking Sim
Techland’s free Restored Land update for Dying Light: The Beast introduces a persistent world mode where killed zombies never respawn. The feature is locked to Survivor or Brutal difficulty and solo play, and it also limits loot, shop inventory, and...
Instagram to Sell Reels Ads for Viral TV and Movies Content, ‘Cultural Moments’ Like NFL Games and Black Friday
Meta announced that Instagram’s Reels Trending Ads will now include a "TV & movies" category and dedicated line‑ups for cultural moments such as NFL games, Black Friday and Fashion Week. A limited‑alpha reserve‑buy option will let brands secure up to...
Apple Taps TSMC Washington Plant As Valuation Debate Persists
Apple announced a partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to produce sensing‑hardware chips at TSMC’s Washington‑state facility, expanding its American Manufacturing Program. The deal adds a domestic source for Apple’s specialized chips, diversifying its supply chain beyond Asian fabs....
Compliance Officers Are Experts, Stop Wasting Them on Noise
Compliance teams are drowning in false‑positive alerts generated by blanket mobile‑communication surveillance, a byproduct of post‑Dodd‑Frank regulatory pressure. A 2025 benchmark of over 200 leaders shows firms lose roughly $232,457 each year reviewing irrelevant messages. The overload forces officers to...
UK Warns 2G Shutdown Could Leave Older Devices Offline by 2033
UK regulators have announced a phased shutdown of 2G mobile networks slated for 2029‑2033, following the earlier retirement of 3G services. Any device that only supports 2G will lose voice, SMS, and data connectivity unless upgraded to 4G or 5G....
All Sponsors in The Finals Season 10
Season 10 of *The Finals* launches with a refreshed sponsor roster, mixing returning names like Alfa Acta and Volpe with familiar partners such as Dissun and Engimo. Each sponsor offers a distinct set of tasks and rewards, allowing players to tailor their...
Stan Rolls Out Red Carpet at Perth Film Premiere for WHALE SHARK JACK
Stan rolled out the red carpet in Perth for its original feature *Whale Shark Jack*, previewing the film at Luna Leederville before its national debut on April 2. The event gathered the cast, directors Miranda and Khrob Edmonds, screenwriter Kathryn...
Kroger Gives Shoppers Ways to Save on Gas in the Spring
Kroger announced two spring Fuel Points promotions, running March 27‑29 and April 3‑5, that award shoppers four times the usual points on qualifying grocery and select purchases. Kroger Plus members receive double points every day and five‑times points during the weekend events,...
It’s No Longer the ‘American Century,’ But the US Continues to Dominate in Important Ways
The United States continues to dominate key global pillars despite the waning of the so‑called “American Century.” Its dollar remains the world’s primary reserve currency and U.S. equities account for about half of global market capitalisation. The country leads high‑value...
War Adding $40-$50 Million per Week to Hapag-Lloyd's Costs: CEO
The Middle East conflict is inflating Hapag‑Lloyd’s operating costs by roughly $40 million to $50 million each week, according to CEO Rolf Habben Jansen. The surge stems primarily from higher bunker fuel prices, with insurance, container storage and inland transport also adding millions....
‘Privacy Sweep’ Finds EU Online Safety Measures Stagnating over Past Decade
The Global Privacy Enforcement Network’s 2025 audit of nearly 900 websites and apps used by children revealed a deterioration in privacy safeguards, with more personal data collected and age‑verification mechanisms easily bypassed. Over half of the services required email addresses...
March 2026 Dispatch for the CV Team
The March 2026 CV Dispatch highlights a range of new findings, from a Chinese cohort linking elevated blood pressure at embryo transfer to lower live‑birth rates, to the PROMISE trial showing women experience similar major cardiovascular events despite lower plaque...
Aldi Makes Debut in 40th State
Aldi opened its first store in Portland, Maine, making the state the 40th in the U.S. to host the discount grocer. The new location is part of a broader plan to launch 180 stores in 2026, pushing the chain toward...
Vaunted's Tactical Combat Looks Fine, but I'm Most Interested in the Consequences of Rewriting History when One of Its Dodgy...
Vaunted is a newly announced tactical RPG from Lost Lake Games that mixes real‑time shooting with turn‑based planning. Players control three morally ambiguous space mercenaries—Dyse, Gendril, and Kyvaath—each representing a heavy, thief, or mage archetype. The game’s standout feature lets...
Maran Gas Doubles Down with Fresh LNG Carrier Order
Greek carrier Maran Gas Maritime has placed an order with South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean for two new LNG carriers, each with a capacity of 174,000 cubic metres. The contract, valued at roughly $505 million, targets delivery in May 2029. This order...
Luft Toyko Showcases Porsche Love In A Stunning Setting
Air‑cooled Porsche enthusiasts gathered in Tokyo for the first Luftgekühlt event in Asia, attracting more than 11,600 visitors and 220 classic Porsches displayed on a converted stretch of the KK Line Expressway. Organizers said the turnout exceeded expectations, confirming strong...
Serious Sam Returns To Xbox With 'Shatterverse', And Its Developer Might Surprise You
Devolver Digital unveiled Serious Sam: Shatterverse during the Xbox Partner Preview, a multiversal co‑op first‑person shooter developed by Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight. The game lets up to five players battle across procedurally shifting arenas while wielding...
League of Legends: Wild Rift X Porsche Collab Revealed Alongside Racing-Themed Patch 7.1 Update
League of Legends: Wild Rift is teaming with Porsche for the Flat Out Patch 7.1, launching April 9, 2026. The update overlays a neon‑lit racing aesthetic across the UI, adds a Porsche‑themed skin, companion, and a Lido Grand Prix event where players can...
AI Could Improve Accuracy of PD-L1 Scoring for NSCLC
AI algorithms scored PD‑L1 expression in non‑small cell lung cancer with accuracy comparable to, and in some cases exceeding, manual pathologist assessment, especially for the SP142 assay. The study analyzed 80 slides from the Blueprint project against consensus scores from...
Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Offers Engineers the Latest in Secure Component Solutions From NXP Semiconductors
Mouser Electronics, the leading New Product Introduction distributor, has become an authorized global source for NXP Semiconductors' latest secure component solutions. The partnership gives engineers access to more than 14,000 NXP parts, including MCX N microcontrollers, i.MX 93 application processors, S32K3 automotive...
Singapore Slams Brakes on Climate Levy and Cleaner Fuel Mandate
Singapore’s Civil Aviation Authority has postponed its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy and the 1% SAF usage mandate by a year, shifting implementation to tickets sold after Oct. 1, 2023 for flights departing Jan. 1, 2027. The original schedule targeted April ticket...
WEBTOON Unifies CANVAS with New Creator Tools and Translation Program
WEBTOON Entertainment is rolling out a unified international CANVAS platform beginning in spring 2026, merging its regional user‑generated content services into a single global hub. The platform will support seven languages—English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese and German—allowing creators...
How Redaction Software Can Help Government Agencies Comply with FOIA
Government agencies are grappling with a record 1.5 million FOIA requests in fiscal 2024, inflating backlogs by 267,000 cases. Manual redaction cannot keep pace, exposing agencies to legal penalties and eroding public trust. Automated redaction platforms, such as Tonic Textual, use...
River Cruise Ship Hits Amsterdam Bridge After Failing to Lower Wheelhouse
A‑Rosa Sena, a 135‑metre luxury river cruise ship, struck Amsterdam’s historic Amsterdamsebrug bridge on March 25 after its hydraulically retractable wheelhouse failed to lower. The collision crushed the wheelhouse, bent a radar mast, and caused significant hull damage, forcing the vessel...
Game Pass' Crime Scene Cleaner Is Getting a Story Update that Adds New Xbox Achievements
Xbox Game Pass title Crime Scene Cleaner will receive a free story update, adding Act 2 with five new missions. The update introduces new Xbox achievements, unlockable skins, and music tracks, and concludes the protagonist Kovalsky’s storyline while hinting at future...
8 New EV Charging Locations Planned At ShopRite Stores
ShopRite in Paramus, New Jersey, installed six public fast EV chargers capable of up to 350 kW, delivering a 10‑80% charge in under 40 minutes. The retailer plans eight additional charging stations across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania this year, potentially bringing the...
Why Streamers Must Become?Proactive About Piracy?Before It Is Too Late
Piracy has outpaced the streaming industry, evolving into a commercial operation that rivals legitimate platforms. In Japan, illegal distribution cost roughly $38 billion in 2025, and when counterfeit media are included the damage approaches $67 billion. Modern pirates sell turnkey streaming services...
Policy Paper: Mortgage Charter 2026
The UK Mortgage Charter 2026 sets new lender standards to give borrowers short‑term payment flexibility as mortgage rates climb. The government, acknowledging concerns from families and businesses, convened a meeting with lenders representing 75% of the market and UK Finance....
Biopharma Industry Pushes Back on FDA's 'America First' User Fee Proposals
The FDA’s upcoming user‑fee framework, dubbed "America First," seeks to tighten eligibility for the small‑business waiver, limiting it to U.S.‑based applicants. Industry groups argue the change politicizes fee policy and could disadvantage foreign‑owned biotech firms that rely on the waiver...
MTN Invests in AI Network Start-Up Alongside Nvidia
MTN’s digital infrastructure arm has joined a $45 million Series‑A round for US‑based ORAN Development Company (ODC), alongside Nvidia, Cisco and other telecom giants. ODC’s AI‑RAN platform will embed AI processing into radio access networks, turning traditional cell towers into edge‑computing...
Xbox Game Pass to Get Blumhouse Games' Grave Seasons in August 2026
Xbox Game Pass will add Blumhouse Games' new title *Grave Seasons* on August 14, 2026. The game mixes classic farming‑sim and romance mechanics with a supernatural killer, creating a horror‑infused management experience. It will be available through the Xbox Partner...
Wuthering Waves Comes to Xbox in July with "Exclusive" Game Pass Benefits
Wuthering Waves, the gacha action‑RPG that captured mobile gamers in 2024, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC in July with Xbox Play Anywhere support. The free‑to‑play title will be available at no cost, extending its anime‑styled open...
Where Rent Increased and Decreased Most – 2026 Study
The SmartAsset 2026 rent study finds average rent across the 100 largest U.S. cities rose 1.73% year‑over‑year, from $1,810 to $1,843, trailing the 2.41% national inflation rate. San Francisco led the gains with a 13.94% increase, pushing median rent to...
Xbox’s Latest Games Showcase Had Hades 2, The Expanse, and Bluey
Microsoft’s Xbox Partner Preview showcased a surprisingly diverse slate of upcoming titles, highlighted by the imminent arrival of Hades II on Xbox and PlayStation 5 next month. The event, held amid a major leadership reshuffle at Xbox, emphasized third‑party support with...
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a TSA Agent? Take Our Quiz on What Gets Through Airport Security.
The Transportation Security Administration requires four to six months of intensive training for agents to detect prohibited items and manage security checkpoints. A partial government shutdown that began on February 14 halted pay, leading more than 400 agents to quit...