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A newly published study points to a possible step forward in efforts to create a cannabis breathalyzer, offering early evidence that a compact and affordable device could detect recent cannabis use without requiring laboratory testing.

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Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) was featured in a recent article that discussed its positioning in a landscape where modern biopharmaceutical innovation often revolves around a powerful idea: One scientific mechanism can unlock treatments for multiple diseases. “Soligenix exemplifies this strategy through its use of synthetic hypericin across two distinct dermatologic indications, illustrating how platform science can streamline development and expand clinical impact,” the publication reads. “Platform-based drug development has gained traction across the biotechnology industry because of its efficiency and risk management advantages. In drug development, platform technology is a foundational technology or system that serves as a base for the development of multiple products, solutions or applications, particularly in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. By leveraging a shared mechanism of action, manufacturing process or delivery system, companies can reduce redundancy in preclinical work, regulatory documentation and safety validation.”

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Next-generation system advances real-time drone threat detection and battlefield intelligence capabilities

As supply deficits continue to influence platinum markets, the precious metal has registered a 30% climb in its price so far this year. This is according to a report on commodity prices published in April by the World Bank.

SKYX Platforms (NASDAQ: SKYX) announced a strategic collaboration with European real estate and hotel developer Jean-François Ott and Group OTT to implement SKYX’s smart home and building technologies as a standard across new and existing properties in Europe, with the potential to reduce renovation and construction time and costs by up to 90% while enhancing safety and efficiency.

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Fresh economic data is intensifying concerns that the global economy, particularly the U.S., may be drifting into a stagflationary environment . March inflation surged more than expected, while growth indicators continue to soften, creating a difficult backdrop for policymakers.

BMW’s hydrogen vehicle program has moved from extended research into active production planning, and the iX5 Hydrogen is the clearest expression of that shift. Industry reaction has been genuinely positive, though tempered by a recognition that hydrogen’s commercial future depends heavily on factors beyond any single vehicle’s specifications.

Glioblastoma is a deadly type of brain cancer which progresses rapidly and kills victims within months. For nearly two decades, no significant progress has been made in developing an effective treatment against this malignancy. Now, a new preclinical study using animal models has unveiled a potential breakthrough that could eliminate these tumors.

OpenAI has secured a record-setting $122 billion in new funding, pushing its valuation to roughly $852 billion after the deal. The deal stands as the largest private capital raise ever completed, highlighting a sharp shift in how global investors view the long-term value of AI.

Major technology companies have set ambitious clean energy targets, with leading names committing to carbon neutrality or 24/7 renewable power by the end of the decade. Those goals face a structural obstacle: AI facilities need uninterrupted power, while wind and solar output is inherently variable across hours and seasons.

Debate has intensified within the Bitcoin community over reports that Iran may consider accepting the crypto as payment for oil tanker transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.

AI hyperscalers like Google and Microsoft are seeking to secure DRAM supplies from leading manufacturers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix under long term arrangements . This comes as the supply of memory contracts and prices of NAND flash and DRAM increase sharply.

Online dating has become a normal way for people to meet and build relationships. Many women already know how to spot obvious red flags, like rude messages or suspicious profiles. However, some warning signs are not so easy to notice. These subtle red flags can be more dangerous because they seem harmless at first. Understanding them can help women protect their time, emotions, and safety.

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Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) has entered a consulting partnership with AgSensor Solutions to identify, value and tokenize high-value agricultural data assets, targeting sectors such as soil sensing, sustainability data and agricultural IoT. The agreement leverages AgSensor’s industry expertise alongside Datavault AI’s Information Data Exchange (R), DataScore (R) and DataValue (R) platforms to create tokenized assets tied to the global agricultural economy, offering producers and technology providers a compliant pathway to monetize data while expanding the company’s real-world asset tokenization strategy.

Focus Universal (NASDAQ: FCUV) has entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors for a private placement expected to generate approximately $4.0 million in gross proceeds through the sale of common stock, pre-funded warrants and accompanying Series A and Series B warrants priced at $3.58 per unit. The offering, priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules and expected to close around April 7, 2026, will support general corporate purposes and working capital, with Aegis Capital Corp. serving as exclusive placement agent.

Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) announced the commercial launch of withZeta.ai, its multi-agentic AI co-scientist platform for rare cancer drug discovery, with subscriptions now available across academic and commercial tiers, creating a new non-dilutive revenue stream for the company. The platform, built from Lantern’s RADR (R) oncology-focused AI technologies, will be showcased at a private investor event at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York on April 16, 2026, and demonstrated publicly at the AACR Annual Meeting in San Diego from April 17–22, highlighting its capabilities in accelerating molecular design, clinical development and biomedical research.

NextPlat (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) reported that its Global Telesat Communications Ltd subsidiary has received approximately $400,000 in new orders for satellite-enabled IoT hardware, supporting an existing military end-user in Eastern Europe and a new customer in Asia, as demand from providers including Globalstar and Iridium continues to grow. The orders follow a recent $820,000 contract tied to a NATO military customer, bringing total IoT-related orders secured in the first quarter of 2026 to more than $1.2 million, reflecting expanding momentum in government, defense and enterprise connectivity markets alongside anticipated growth from the company’s expanding healthcare operations, according to CEO David Phipps.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) has appointed Mark Brazier as chief financial officer, effective April 13, 2026, succeeding Kathleen Weisberg, who will remain with the company as director of financial reporting. Brazier brings extensive experience in digital assets and institutional finance, most recently serving as CFO and head of regulatory at XBTO Global, and will oversee financial operations, capital structure, reporting and capital markets activities as the company continues to expand its position as a publicly traded Solana treasury company, with leadership citing his expertise at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto as key to supporting future growth.

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Low-dose THC drinks may be gaining shelf space in bars and retail chains, but they are not resonating with marijuana shoppers in California, according to industry representatives .

Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) has fallen from a peak valuation of more than $14 billion to penny stock territory, driven by a combination of declining sales, mounting losses, intensifying competition and eroding consumer demand, according to a MarketWatch report by Bill Peters and Tomi Kilgore . Once buoyed by IPO enthusiasm and expectations of mass adoption, the company now faces a shrinking addressable market, widening price gaps with traditional meat and continued cash burn, with revenue falling 20% and operational losses more than tripling in recent results.

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Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI-enabled defense, security, and situational awareness solutions, recently announced the appointment of Colonel (Ret.) Jarret Mathews as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) ( https://ibn.fm/7QDQk ).

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Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI), a company focused on developing and commercializing advanced technologies, announced the completion of a critical phase of internal testing for its NEXBOARD(TM) composite building panel, demonstrating strong fire-resistant performance ahead of third-party certification. The company is preparing for formal NFPA 286 and ASTM E84 testing, following internal trials showing no combustion or smoke under extreme heat, while refining manufacturing processes to support scalable production as it moves toward commercialization and broader adoption in residential and commercial construction.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset tokenization technologies, announced plans to list its proprietary meme coin portfolio and RWA token suite on the Biconomy exchange, targeting expanded liquidity and distribution across Southeast Asian and global markets. The listings will include Dream Bowl and Josh Gibson-themed digital assets alongside RWA stablecoins, building on the company’s existing TRITON token already trading on Biconomy, as Datavault advances its tokenization pipeline and broader Information Data Exchange strategy while leveraging the platform’s global user base and trading volume to drive adoption visibility for emerging football talent through a broad sports and entertainment audience.

Greenland Energy (NASDAQ: GLND) announced its placement in an editorial published by NetworkNewsWire, highlighting how rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions to critical shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz are underscoring ongoing vulnerabilities in global energy security. The editorial emphasizes growing investor focus on companies advancing resource development in politically stable regions, positioning Greenland Energy as a key player through its exploration efforts in the Jameson Land Basin as part of broader efforts to strengthen Western energy independence.

LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings (NASDAQ: LIXT), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company advancing cancer treatments, announced preliminary results from a clinical trial evaluating its proprietary compound LB-100 in combination with dostarlimab at the 2026 Society of Gynecologic Oncology conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Interim data from 20 evaluable patients showed a 40% disease control rate and encouraging survival trends with an acceptable safety profile, supporting continued enrollment of an expanded cohort as the company investigates the combination’s potential to enhance immunotherapy response in ovarian clear cell carcinoma.

Stanford University scientists developed a molecular urine analysis that can distinguish bladder cancer patients who need immunotherapy from those already cured by surgical removal, transforming treatment planning for roughly 60,000 Americans diagnosed yearly with early-stage disease.

The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked fear and uncertainty about the future of work, especially for people just starting their careers. Many believed that entry-level jobs would disappear as machines took over basic tasks. However, new insights from HR leaders tell a different story. Instead of replacing these roles, AI is transforming them in ways that are both exciting and challenging.

American Fusion (OTC: AMFN) a developer of next-generation fusion energy technologies, reported its participation in the 2026 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, where the company advanced its commercialization strategy, strengthened relationships with government agencies, research institutions and industry participants, and refined its positioning within the evolving fusion landscape. The company highlighted progress on its Texatron(TM) roadmap, identified data centers as a key initial customer segment for high-density power solutions, evaluated supply chain partnerships for critical inputs such as helium-3 and deuterium, and explored potential capital markets expansion, including a Frankfurt listing, as it moves toward scalable deployment of its modular fusion technologies.

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Oragenics (NYSE American: OGEN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on brain-targeted therapeutics, announced that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase IIa clinical trial evaluating ONP-002 for concussion and mild traumatic brain injury at Mackay Hospital in Australia, shortly after site activation on March 31, 2026. The milestone follows regulatory approval and highlights progress in advancing a first-in-class intranasal neurosteroid designed to address underlying brain injury mechanisms, as the company expands trial sites and targets a large unmet need in a condition with no FDA-approved pharmacological treatments.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI-enabled defense, security and situational awareness solutions, announced the commercial rollout of its NODE-X, a next-generation, miniaturized AI-powered edge compute processor designed to analyze drone footage for real-time threat detection in military missions, following a recent government contract award. The backpack-deployable system leverages the company’s patented SPOTD technology trained on millions of real-world images to detect threats such as landmines, UXO and drones, while generating 3D mapping and route guidance without connectivity, and is scheduled for additional U.S. Army exercises through the second quarter of 2026 as Safe Pro scales production to meet growing defense demand.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on neuroplastic therapies for depression, PTSD and related conditions, announced the appointment of Glenn Tyson as its first Chief Commercial Officer as the company prepares for anticipated approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application for a preservative-free ketamine product. Tyson brings more than 25 years of commercialization and sales experience, including senior leadership roles at GSK and Indivior, where he led the successful launch of SUBLOCADE(R), and will oversee the buildout of market access, distribution, sales and marketing capabilities to support upcoming product launches and the company’s broader psychiatry pipeline, including NRX-100 and NRX-101.

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The global train collision avoidance market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by the convergence of advanced camera systems and artificial intelligence. Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ: RVSN, FSE: C80) is positioning itself squarely at the center of that shift, developing proprietary AI-integrated sensing platforms designed to detect hazards in real time and ultimately enable fully autonomous train operations.

ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO), an aerospace defense company specializing in autonomous solutions for manned and unmanned aerial systems, announced it has received a second purchase order from a defense entity for its DefendAir Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems solution following prior evaluation and training. The order includes Personal Net Launchers, net pods and a comprehensive training package designed to support rapid deployment and operational readiness, reinforcing ParaZero’s growing presence with defense partners and highlighting demand for its non-kinetic, multi-layered drone interception technology, which has demonstrated 100% success in field trials and supports flexible configurations for urban, battlefield and infrastructure protection.

On a cold Friday afternoon near the New York–Pennsylvania border, cars begin to line up outside Organic Blooms, a recreational cannabis shop that has quickly become a regional draw. Vehicles with New York plates share space with those from Pennsylvania, a sign of a growing cross-border market fueled by differing state laws.

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Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX) announced it has amended its letter of intent with Vivakor Inc. (OTC: VIVKD) to acquire the Omega pipeline system and related midstream assets, extending the expected closing date to April 30, 2026, as the companies continue diligence and audit processes. The approximately $36 million transaction, structured with a mix of cash, debt and equity, would add fee-based crude gathering, transportation and terminaling infrastructure in Oklahoma’s STACK play, supporting Olenox’s strategy to expand recurring revenue and integrate midstream capabilities with its existing energy and field services platform.

DitGold (CRYPTO: DITAU) announced the implementation of a Companion Contract Architecture designed to strengthen security and scalability without altering its core token or disrupting existing liquidity. The model integrates a TokenTimelock.sol contract to enforce code-based fund protections, eliminating centralization risks while enabling full on-chain transparency and predictable tokenomics for holders.

Frontieras North America is emerging as a noteworthy innovator and attractive potential investment opportunity by addressing one of the most critical challenges facing modern technology: the rapidly growing demand for reliable, affordable electricity.

Future Money Acquisition (NASDAQ: FMACU) announced the closing of its initial public offering of 11,200,000 units priced at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of approximately $112 million, including the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. The company’s units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on March 27, 2026, with each unit consisting of one ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth of an ordinary share upon completion of an initial business combination, while a concurrent private placement raised an additional $3.04 million and brought total trust account proceeds to approximately $112.56 million.

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The immune system is capable of identifying and attacking cancer cells in the body. This process depends on the tumor producing damaged RNA, which then sticks to cell surfaces and provides the antigens that the body identifies as foreign and therefore targets. However, a natural mechanism within the body that removes faulty RNA ironically aids many cancers to avoid detection and therefore limit immune system responses to the disease.

Toyota has quietly become one of the more consequential stories in the American electric vehicle market this year. Surging sales from its bZ crossover have placed the Japanese automaker in direct competition with Tesla for EV leadership, arriving at a moment when most rivals are retreating and pricing missteps have left the broader market exposed.

In the decades after World War II, competition between Washington and Moscow centered on nuclear weapons, drawing in top scientists on both sides. Today, the United States is engaged in a different contest, this time with China, focused on control of advanced technologies, especially AI.

The prices of gold and silver edged lower at the start of the week, though both metals retained most of the strong gains recorded over Easter Week. The pullback comes amid rising geopolitical tension, as President Donald Trump signaled a potential military escalation against Iran unless Tehran complies with demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a newly set deadline.

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage : Escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed disruptions to key shipping corridors, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are once again highlighting a persistent vulnerability: global energy security remains fragile. Despite years of diversification efforts, both the United States and Europe continue to face exposure to supply disruptions capable of cascading through economies, industries and households. In this environment, companies focused on unlocking new energy resources in politically stable regions are attracting increased attention. Greenland Energy Company (NASDAQ: GLND) ( Profile ) is one such operator, advancing exploration activities within Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin. With the potential for a substantial oil resource and plans to drill key wells, the company is positioning itself within a broader narrative centered on strengthening energy independence for Western economies. Through its focus on exploration and production, Greenland Energy operates alongside major industry participants pursuing similar objectives, including TotalEnergies SE (NYSE: TTE), Hess Corporation, a subsidiary of Chevron Corp . (NYSE: CVX), Eni SpA (NYSE: E) and…

China has broken ground on a large-scale solar installation in Xizang, extending its renewable energy push deep into one of the country’s most challenging environments. The facility is being developed on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a location chosen for its energy potential rather than its convenience. Rising electricity demand , long-term emissions commitments, and a national drive toward cleaner power sources all underpin the decision to build here.

A group of hackers linked to North Korea has carried out one of the largest crypto thefts of the year, seizing roughly $285 million from a decentralized trading platform after quietly embedding themselves in its operations over several months.

Last month, Elon Musk announced an ambitious project that will produce semiconductors. According to his plans, the facility will be integrated and will perform all processes from designing the AI chips, making those chips, producing HBM memory and manufacturing advanced chip packaging solutions. All these processes will happen under one roof. The project is jointly owned by Musk’s companies SpaceX, Tesla and xAI. It has now come to light that Intel will also be involved .

In 2025, Americans lost a record $11.37 billion to cryptocurrency scams, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). This amount is the highest ever reported in a single year and represents a sharp 22% increase compared to 2024. The rising losses show that crypto-related fraud is growing quickly alongside other internet crimes.

Linkers Industries Limited (NASDAQ: LNKS), a Malaysia-based manufacturer and supplier of wire and cable harnesses, announced that all Series B cashless warrants issued in its March 2026 public offering have been fully exercised. Following the exercise and the company’s 250-for-1 reverse share split effective April 6, 2026, Linkers Industries now has 1,521,376 Class A ordinary shares and 250,000 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding, reflecting the completion of the zero exercise price warrant conversion tied to its approximately $16 million financing.

Perpetuals.com (NASDAQ: PDC) announced a strategic initiative to deploy an on-premises artificial intelligence infrastructure platform tailored for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms and digital asset managers, enabling clients to leverage proprietary data without relinquishing control. The platform, powered by Younet AI’s licensed “Forgentiq.ai” technology, is designed to deliver secure, purpose-built large language models for quantitative research, market analysis and trading strategy development, positioning the company to address a growing demand for data-sovereign AI solutions within the financial services sector.

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LIXTE Biotechnology (NASDAQ: LIXT) is executing a differentiated strategy in oncology, extending beyond traditional drug development into a more integrated and multi-dimensional approach to cancer care. With the company’s lead clinical candidate, LB-100, advancing through trials and the addition of Liora Technologies to its platform, they are positioning themselves at the nexus of pharmaceutical innovation and next-generation radiotherapy ( ibn.fm/C7Kms ).

OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC) announced that Alliance Global Partners has initiated equity research coverage of the company, led by Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst Gaurav Mehta, who assigned a Buy rating and a $6.50 price target. The report, distributed to A.G.P.’s institutional client base, reflects growing awareness of OptimumBank’s business model, operating performance and long-term growth strategy, according to company leadership.

Greenland Energy (NASDAQ: GLND) is emerging as a notable player in the global effort to strengthen energy security, according to NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage, as geopolitical tensions and disruptions to key shipping corridors, including the Strait of Hormuz, underscore ongoing vulnerabilities in global supply chains. With exploration activities focused on Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin, the company is advancing efforts to unlock potentially significant oil resources in a politically stable region, aligning with broader Western priorities to reduce reliance on volatile energy routes and enhance domestic supply resilience.

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) announced its inclusion in an editorial published by AINewsWire, part of the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), highlighting the growing role of robotics and artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The editorial outlines increasing regulatory pressure around contamination control, data integrity and traceability, noting that evolving standards such as the EU’s GMP Annex 1 are accelerating adoption of automation and AI-driven systems, while Nightfood, operating as TechForce Robotics, is advancing AI-enabled robotic platforms designed to support continuous compliance through autonomous functionality, SOP-based intelligence and real-time deviation detection.

Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC) announced its inclusion in an editorial published by AINewsWire, part of the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The editorial underscores a sector-wide shift toward integrating AI directly into production workflows as a continuous compliance layer, enabling real-time monitoring, validation and optimization of processes to meet evolving Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, while positioning companies like Oncotelic at the intersection of biotechnology and advanced digital systems driving scalable efficiency and long-term cost advantages.

Annovis Bio (NYSE: ANVS), a Phase 3 clinical-stage biotechnology company developing buntanetap for neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, announced the closing of an underwritten public offering raising approximately $10 million in gross proceeds. Combined with existing cash and a recent $1.5 million investment from Board Chair Michael Hoffman, the financing is expected to extend the company’s cash runway through Q2 2027, supporting operations through a key six-month symptomatic data readout from its Phase 3 Alzheimer’s trial and the anticipated New Drug Application submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, while advancing ongoing clinical studies and regulatory preparations.

Rail-safety regulators are increasingly calling for advanced collision-avoidance systems as rail networks grow more complex, and Rail Vision’s (NASDAQ: RVSN, FSE: C80) artificial-intelligence (“AI”)-powered electro-optical sensors are emerging as a direct technological response to those recommendations. Rail Vision develops vision-based detection systems designed to improve railway safety and operational performance, offering real-time obstacle detection and situational awareness that align closely with evolving safety priorities across the industry.

SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (NASDAQ: AXG), a financial technology company focused on bridging traditional and digital assets, announced that its venture arm, AlloyX Ventures Limited, participated in the latest funding round for Libeara Pte. Ltd., operator of a regulated real-world asset tokenization platform. The investment is intended to deepen ecosystem synergies and support broader tokenization initiatives across Asia and globally, building on prior collaboration between AlloyX Limited and Libeara on RYT, a tokenized money market fund developed on AXG’s AI-driven tokenization service platform, “FERION.”

A state-appointed advisory panel is urging North Carolina legislators to move toward legalizing cannabis under a controlled system that would permit adult sales. The group argues that regulation would improve public safety and generate significant revenue for the state.