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Syspro Launches Marketplace to Extend ERP Value for Manufacturers and Distributors
Syspro announced the live launch of its Syspro Marketplace, a curated portal of partner solutions that plug directly into the ERP platform. The marketplace aims to simplify the addition of analytics, AI, CAD, CRM and other capabilities for mid‑size manufacturers and distributors, reducing integration risk and cost.
Rula Report Finds 52% of Americans Still Skipping Mental‑Health Care as Anxiety Rises 10%
Rula released its 2026 State of Mental Health Report, revealing that more than half of U.S. adults have never accessed therapy despite a surge in anxiety and depression. The data underscores a widening gap between growing awareness and actual service...
Thailand Leads Longevity Tourism with 90‑Day Visas and Low‑Cost Regeneration
Thailand’s Tourism Authority has positioned the kingdom as the world’s premier longevity‑tourism destination, rolling out 90‑day multi‑entry medical visas and marketing the slogan “Healing is the New Luxury.” The move couples high‑tech clinics with cultural practices, delivering regenerative programs that...
NASA Scientist Says Death Is Pure Consciousness After Three Near‑Death Experiences
NASA oceanographer Ingrid Honkala, 55, disclosed that three near‑death experiences left her with a consistent vision of death as pure consciousness. Her account bridges scientific inquiry and spiritual belief, sparking debate over the nature of awareness beyond the brain.
Tiny Kuiper Belt Object 2002 XV93 Found with Thin Atmosphere
A team of Japanese astronomers led by Ko Arimatsu has detected a thin atmosphere on the 500‑km trans‑Neptunian object (612533) 2002 XV93. The gas layer, five to ten million times thinner than Earth’s, should vanish within a millennium unless it is constantly replenished,...
Naomi Osaka Teams with OLLY to Champion Mental Health, Motherhood, and Boundaries
Four‑time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has joined supplement brand OLLY for its “Do What Serves You” campaign, using the platform to discuss mental health, motherhood, and personal boundaries. Her candid interview with Oprah Daily highlights how self‑care has become...
CRN Foundation’s Prenatal Nutrition Center Draws Standing‑Room‑Only Crowd at ACOG 2026
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation’s Prenatal Nutrition Center pulled a standing‑room‑only audience at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2026 meeting, highlighting clinicians’ appetite for science‑backed supplement guidance. Backed by major supplement manufacturers, the booth became...
Study Finds Dolls Boost Kids' Social Skills More Than Tablet Games
Researchers who assigned 4‑ to 8‑year‑olds to doll play saw greater gains in theory‑of‑mind skills than peers who used tablet games. The six‑week trial suggests simple, imaginative play can outpace digital media in fostering empathy and perspective‑taking.
Logan County Launches 600‑Mile Gravel Adventure Field Guide for Colorado Cyclists
Logan County unveiled the Sterling‑Logan County Gravel Adventure Field Guide, a 10‑route, 600‑mile roadmap for gravel cyclists across the Eastern Plains. The launch, announced May 5, aims to draw riders away from crowded mountain roads and into the region’s open‑air...
WalletHub Ranks States for Working Moms, Highlighting Geographic Gaps
WalletHub released a 2026 study that scores all 50 states on childcare affordability, professional opportunities and work‑life balance for mothers. Massachusetts and Rhode Island rank near the top, while Mississippi and Louisiana fall near the bottom, underscoring deep regional disparities.
Iris Van Herpen's Glass‑Bubble Met Gala Gown Turns Eileen Gu Into a Dissolving Figure
Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, with studio AA Murakami, created the Airo dress for Olympian Eileen Gu at the Met Gala. The garment features 15,000 glass spheres that release micro‑bubbles, making the dress appear to dissolve, and highlights a new...
Rosalía Sells Out Two O2 Arena Shows in London, Debuts Surprise Duet with Lola Young
Rosalía performed to 40,000 fans over two sold‑out nights at London’s O2 Arena, delivering a high‑concept show that included a surprise duet with British pop star Lola Young. The spectacle underscores her growing UK foothold after winning a Brit Award...
Roy Wood Jr. Aims for ‘Perfection in Parenting’ on Craig Melvin’s Podcast
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. told Craig Melvin on the May 5 episode of “Glass Half Full” that his current goal is “perfection in parenting.” The interview highlighted the challenges of balancing a touring career with fatherhood and underscored the importance of...
'Dhurandhar 2' Hits $218 Million Worldwide in 48 Days, Cementing Ranveer Singh's Blockbuster Status
Ranveer Singh’s spy drama 'Dhurandhar 2' has amassed a worldwide gross of ₹1,790 crore (about $218 million) after 48 days in theatres. The figure places the film among the highest‑earning Indian releases ever and highlights Bollywood’s growing clout in international markets.
Google Home Adds Massive Automation Suite and Nest Cam UI Upgrade
Google announced a sweeping 2026 update to its Google Home app, introducing dozens of new automation starters, conditions and actions for lights, locks, appliances and more. At the same time, Nest Cam users receive a redesigned player, zoomed‑in previews and...
Tom Brady Cautions 2026 NFL Draft Class on Early-Career Burnout
Tom Brady used his 199 Newsletter to warn the 2026 NFL draft class, especially first overall pick Fernando Mendoza, about the risk of early-career burnout. He urged rookies to focus on physical and mental health and to channel their obsession...
Cognitive Shuffling Offers a Simple Way to Quiet the Mind and Boost Sleep
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center spotlight a mental technique called cognitive shuffling that can calm a busy mind and improve nightly rest. The method, detailed in TIME, relies on neutral word play to shift brain activity away from stress,...
Beckman Institute Maps Brain Circuitry Behind Stress, Offering Clues for Meditation Therapies
Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology identified a neural circuit that impairs fear extinction under stress. The findings, published in PNAS, spotlight the locus coeruleus‑amygdala‑prefrontal pathway as a potential target for meditation‑based interventions aimed at PTSD...
Michelin Unveils First Southwest Guide at Las Vegas Ceremony on Aug. 26
The Michelin Guide is expanding to the U.S. Southwest, announcing its first regional winners at a ceremony in Las Vegas on Aug. 26, 2026. Inspectors have been scouting Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, marking the guide’s biggest U.S. expansion...
Study Finds ‘Super Shoes’ Boost Speed but May Heighten Injury Risk for Elite Runners
Researchers at Mass General Brigham studied 23 elite distance runners and found that advanced footwear technology—so‑called “super shoes”—significantly improves race‑pace speed while decreasing cadence and increasing overstriding, factors linked to higher bone‑stress injury risk.
Study Finds Time-Restricted Eating Slows Organ-Specific Aging in 4,890 Adults
Researchers analyzing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data reported that moderate time‑restricted eating is associated with slower organ‑specific biological aging in a sample of 4,890 participants. The findings suggest a personalized dietary biohack could improve metabolic health and reduce...
Polished Capri Pants Take Over Spring 2026 Runways
Capri pants have resurfaced on spring 2026 runways and street style, now styled with higher rises, clean waistbands and refined fabrics. Designers from Ralph Lauren to Proenza Schouler present the silhouette as a polished, directional piece, turning a once‑polarizing Y2K...
Auckland Art Gallery Launches 'Forever Tomorrow' Featuring 42 Chinese Artists
Auckland Art Gallery opened 'Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now', displaying over 60 works by 42 Chinese artists, including Ai Weiwei and Xu Zhen. The multi‑media exhibition marks the first major survey of contemporary Chinese art in the city and sparks conversation about...
Ontario Creates Unveils 16-Author Trillium Book Award Shortlist, Highlighting Provincial Talent
Ontario Creates announced the 16 finalists for the 2026 Trillium Book Award/Prix Trillium, showcasing a mix of English and French writers across fiction, poetry, memoir and nonfiction. The shortlist, released on May 5, positions the award ceremony on June 10...
Family Offices Partner with Wealth Managers and OCIOs to Boost Tax Efficiency
Family offices are increasingly outsourcing tax‑efficient investment strategies to wealth‑management firms and outsourced chief investment offices (OCIOs). The shift reflects a broader push for customized asset allocation and tax‑wrapper selection as U.S. ETFs surge toward a $2 trillion inflow in 2026.
Amazon Opens Freight, Warehousing, Delivery Network to Third‑Party Businesses, Threatening 3PLs
Amazon announced its Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) platform is now open to any business, offering freight, warehousing and parcel delivery using its massive logistics fleet. Early adopters include Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End and American Eagle, and the...
Multifamily Starts Jump 13.5% as Vacancy Stabilizes and Rent Growth Stalls
U.S. multifamily construction starts surged 13.5% in March 2026, outpacing permits and signaling renewed builder confidence. At the same time, vacancy rates have steadied for the first time in over four quarters, but rent growth stays muted, leaving investors weighing...
Economist Gary Shilling Says 2026 U.S. Recession Is “Almost Inevitable”
Veteran economist Gary Shilling warned that a U.S. recession is “almost inevitable” by the end of 2026, pointing to a stalled housing market, collapsing capital expenditures and a fragile consumer base. His comments add a contrarian voice to the prevailing...
Forrester Urges B2B Leaders to Overhaul GTM Strategy for AI Era
Forrester released a new research report at its B2B Summit North America, urging B2B sales, marketing, and product leaders to replace legacy go‑to‑market (GTM) practices with an AI‑centric, collaborative framework. The firm warns that traditional mass emailing, MQL obsession, and...
Platinum Equity Acquires Infrared Heater Maker Infratech in Undisclosed Deal
Platinum Equity announced the acquisition of Infratech, a U.S. manufacturer of infrared electric heating solutions, from founder Sam Longo Jr. and CEO John Mazzotta. While the purchase price was not disclosed, the deal keeps Mazzotta as CEO and positions the...
FCC's Lifeline Overhaul Risks Cutting Millions of Low‑Income Users, Critics Say
The Federal Communications Commission adopted a February proposal to tighten identity verification for the Lifeline subsidy, potentially requiring full Social Security numbers and reclassifying the program as a federal public benefit. Stakeholders warn the changes could unintentionally exclude eligible low‑income...
Howard Marks Says Indexation, Not Low Fees, Fuels $1 Trillion Passive Fund Surge
Oaktree Capital co‑founder Howard Marks told billionaire investor Nikhil Kamath that the trillion‑dollar expansion of passive ETFs is driven by the chronic underperformance of active managers, not merely low expense ratios. He warned that while market uptrends help passive funds,...
Taiwan’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 60.3% as AI‑Driven Chip Demand Tightens Supply
Taiwan’s manufacturing purchasing managers index climbed to 60.3% in April 2026, marking a seventh straight month of expansion and the strongest reading since September 2021. The surge reflects soaring AI‑driven semiconductor demand that is tightening supply across the island’s factories....
Etsy Debuts Native App in ChatGPT, Opening AI‑Powered Shopping Channel
Etsy has rolled out a beta version of its native marketplace app inside OpenAI’s ChatGPT, allowing users to tag @Etsy and receive product listings in natural‑language conversations. The move follows a short‑lived Instant Checkout experiment and aims to boost discovery...
Celcuity’s Gedatolisib Beats Novartis’ Piqray in Phase III Advanced Breast Cancer Trial
Celcuity announced that its PI3K‑mTOR inhibitor gedatolisib achieved a progression‑free survival benefit versus Novartis' alpelisib (Piqray) in a Phase III study of advanced breast cancer patients with PIK3CA mutations. The data could reshape treatment options for a disease that affects millions...
Zylo Launches AI‑Driven Zylo Clarity and Model Context Protocol to Automate SaaS Spend Management
Zylo announced two new AI products—Zylo Clarity AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server—designed to turn its SaaS‑spend visibility platform into a conversational, action‑oriented system. The tools let users ask plain‑language questions and trigger real‑time actions across existing workflow...
Colliers International Posts $1.31B Q1 Revenue, Boosts EBITDA 8% Amid CRE Resilience
Colliers International announced first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $1.31 bn, up 15% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of $124.8 m, an 8% increase. The results highlight durable growth across its diversified CRE services and a $400 m debt raise to fund the pending Ayesa Engineering...
Brazil Poised for $21.3 Bn Critical‑Mineral Investment by 2030
Brazil will draw $21.3 bn in critical‑mineral investments through 2030, a 15.2% rise over the previous forecast. The surge centers on rare‑earth, lithium and other battery metals, positioning the country as a key alternative to China’s dominance.
Xbox Adds Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2 and 11 More to Game Pass
Xbox unveiled a slate of 13 new Game Pass titles for May 2026, headlined by Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2 and the narrative adventure Mixtape. The rollout follows a price cut that lowered Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 to $22.99 per month,...
Series I Bonds Jump to 4.26% as Inflation Rises, Experts Split on Buying
The U.S. Treasury raised the annual interest rate on newly issued Series I bonds to 4.26% through Oct. 31, up from 4.03%. The move has sparked a debate among personal‑finance experts about whether the near‑risk‑free asset is now a top choice...
BMW Rolls Out Terahertz Paint‑thickness Inspection at Leipzig Plant
BMW has begun series‑production use of a terahertz‑based paint‑thickness inspection system at its Leipzig plant, replacing manual scalpel checks on plastic exterior components. The das‑Nano “Irys” system, mounted on two robots, delivers micrometre‑level accuracy in seconds and feeds digital data...
IREN to Acquire Mirantis in $625 Million Stock Deal to Boost AI Cloud Services
IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mirantis, Inc. for an aggregate consideration of about $625 million in IREN ordinary shares. The deal adds Mirantis' Kubernetes‑based cloud infrastructure expertise and a base of more than 1,500 enterprise customers...
Homhero Hires Ex-Shopify Exec Dominik Wilkowski as ANZ CTO to Accelerate Platform Growth
Homhero has appointed Dominik Wilkowski, a former senior development manager at Shopify, as Chief Technology Officer for its Australia‑New Zealand operations. The hire is aimed at scaling the short‑term rental platform’s technical roadmap, leveraging Wilkowski’s experience leading 200‑plus engineers across three...
The Alliance Group Launches Finance Advisory Practice to Bolster CFO Services
The Alliance Group announced the launch of a Finance Advisory practice designed to help chief financial officers plan, forecast and improve performance. The new service adds execution‑focused AI and automation tools to the firm’s existing CFO‑centric offerings, signaling a deeper...
CME April Volume Hits 25.9 M Contracts, Micro Contracts and Energy Futures Lead Growth
CME Group reported an average daily volume of 25.9 million contracts in April 2026, highlighting a surge in micro‑sized contracts and energy futures. The data underscores shifting trader behavior toward smaller exposures and heightened interest in energy markets.
Milton Keynes Council Cuts Planning Approval Times 18% with AI Validation Tool
Milton Keynes City Council has partnered with tech firm Valon to deploy an AI‑assisted validation system that reduced overall planning decision times by 18% and cut validation turnaround from 15.8 days to 7.7 days. The speed‑up comes as the council...
Reveal Expands Onna to Capture ChatGPT and Gemini Data for E‑Discovery
Reveal announced that its Onna platform now captures AI‑generated content from ChatGPT and Gemini, addressing a growing gap in e‑discovery. The upgrade also brings preservation capabilities to Reveal Hold, aiming to help legal teams manage AI evidence efficiently.
Assort Health Deploys Activate AI Voice Agent Across 1,000+ Provider Groups
Assort Health announced the launch of Activate, an AI‑powered outbound engine now used by more than 1,000 health systems, FQHCs and specialty groups. The platform promises to increase booked appointments, speed payment collection and reduce missed care touchpoints without adding...
Phenom Secures FedRAMP‑Ready Status, Opening AI Recruiting to U.S. Federal Agencies
Phenom, the AI‑driven talent platform, announced on May 5, 2026 that it achieved FedRAMP® Ready status, the first recruiting solution cleared for U.S. government use. The certification lets federal agencies deploy Phenom’s AI hiring suite while meeting Moderate and Impact Level 4 security...
MaxLinear Unveils Panther V AI Inference Accelerator at Dell Tech World
MaxLinear announced the debut of Panther V, its next‑generation AI inference accelerator, at Dell Technologies World 2026. The chip targets data‑movement bottlenecks in large‑scale inference clusters and taps an estimated $5 billion market for purpose‑built silicon accelerators.