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EMA launches pilot program for ‘breakthrough’ medical devices in EU

EMA launched a pilot to give priority regulatory support to highly innovative Class III and IIb medical devices, testing a potential EU breakthrough pathway. ...Read more

#medicaldevices, #ema, #healthpolicy, #innovation

Jokić posts 27-12-16 to keep Nuggets alive, ties Westbrook for most career triple-doubles when playoffs are included

Jokić had 27-12-16 in Denver's 125-113 Game 5 win, tying Westbrook at 221 career triple-doubles when regular-season and playoffs are combined. ...Read more

#nba, #nuggets, #jokic, #timberwolves

JWST and Lensing Reveal Abundant Ultra-Faint Galaxies, Bolstering the Case They Powered Reionization

JWST + lensing study finds abundant ultra-faint galaxies at z≈6–9 with no turnover down to MUV≈−12, bolstering the case that faint galaxies powered reionization. ...Read more

#astronomy, #jwst, #reionization, #galaxies

Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.75% as Vote Reveals Sharper Split on Further Tightening

The BOJ kept its policy rate at 0.75% on April 28, but a 6-3 vote exposed growing support among board members for higher rates. ...Read more

#japan, #bankofjapan, #monetarypolicy, #inflation

SEC Chairman Says Agency Is “On the Cusp” of an ‘Innovation Exemption’ to Allow Tokenized Securities Trading

SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins said the agency is close to an ‘innovation exemption’ to permit a limited, compliant path for trading tokenized securities on-chain. ...Read more

#sec, #crypto, #tokenization, #regulation

Senate Democrats to push sixth war powers vote this week as Iran campaign nears 60-day mark

Senate Democrats plan a sixth vote this week to invoke the War Powers Resolution and press to end U.S. military action against Iran as the 60‑day mark nears. ...Read more

#warpowers, #iran, #congress, #senate

House Proposal Would Reauthorize Section 702 Through 2029 but Leaves Out Warrant Requirement

House proposal would extend Section 702 until 2029 and add oversight steps — but does not require judges’ warrants for FBI searches of Americans' communications. ...Read more

#surveillance, #section702, #fbi, #privacy, #congress

Olivia Pichardo becomes first woman to pitch in NCAA Division I baseball game

Olivia Pichardo became the first woman to pitch in an NCAA Division I baseball game, recording the final out in Brown's 16-4 win over Cornell. ...Read more

#collegebaseball, #oliviapichardo, #womeninsports, #ivyleague

Storm Prediction Center Issues Rare 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' Tornado Watch for Six Mid‑South, Lower Ohio Valley States

A rare PDS tornado watch covers parts of six Mid‑South and lower Ohio Valley states, with several tornadoes — including intense ones — possible through Monday night. ...Read more

#tornado, #severeweather, #storm, #weather

Alleged China-linked Hacker Behind HAFNIUM Extradited from Italy, Appears in Houston Court

A Chinese national accused of taking part in the HAFNIUM Microsoft Exchange campaign and stealing COVID-19 research was extradited from Italy and appeared in Houston federal court. ...Read more

#cybersecurity, #china, #extradition, #hafnium

Report: Nobitex routed $2.3 billion in USDT across Tron and BNB; Tether froze $344 million

Reports say Iran's Nobitex routed $2.3B in USDT via Tron and BNB since 2023; Tether froze $344M after U.S. authorities flagged addresses. ...Read more

#crypto, #tether, #iran, #sanctions

Valve sets May 4 release date and $99 price for new Steam Controller

Valve will release its revamped Steam Controller on May 4 for $99, with dual trackpads, TMR thumbsticks, gyro, Grip Sense and a magnetic charging Puck. ...Read more

#valve, #steam, #controller, #hardware, #gaming

GitHub to Shift Copilot to Token-Based 'AI Credits' Usage Billing on June 1, 2026

GitHub will replace premium request units with token-based GitHub AI Credits on June 1, 2026; subscription prices unchanged, with pooled credits and admin controls. ...Read more

$MSFT, #technology, #github, #ai, #pricing

Canada Announces C$25 Billion "Canada Strong Fund" as First Federal Sovereign Wealth Vehicle

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils the Canada Strong Fund, a C$25 billion federal investment vehicle to back energy, minerals, agriculture and infrastructure. ...Read more

#canada, #sovereignwealth, #investment

Severe Thunderstorm Outlook Warns of Potential EF-3 Tornadoes Across Mid-Mississippi Valley and Mid‑South

The Storm Prediction Center issued a Public Severe Weather Outlook warning of multiple strong to intense tornadoes, widespread damaging winds and very large hail across parts of the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Mid‑South through this evening. ...Read more

#severe-weather, #tornadoes, #midwest, #storms