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• Abstract è stata selezionata per il report Rising in Cyber 2026 di Notable Capital, che la riconosce tra le principali aziende emergenti nel settore della cybersecurity. • Il report si basa su dati di sondaggi condotti tra i CISO e analisi di mercato, evidenziando le tendenze del settore relative agli agenti AI che stanno trasformando le operazioni di sicurezza. • L'inclusione segnala l'approccio innovativo di Abstract in un panorama competitivo, attirando l'attenzione di acquirenti aziendali e investitori.

• ProjectDiscovery, leader nel rilevamento delle vulnerabilità e nei test di sicurezza autonomi, è stata inserita nella lista Rising in Cyber 2026 da Notable Capital il 12 maggio 2026. • L'azienda si unisce a 30 startup che hanno raccolto collettivamente oltre 6,9 miliardi di dollari secondo i dati di PitchBook, concentrandosi sulla definizione di soluzioni di cybersecurity di prossima generazione. • L'inclusione sottolinea il ruolo di ProjectDiscovery nel far progredire il rilevamento automatizzato delle minacce in un contesto di rapida espansione del settore, previsto raggiungere i 250 miliardi di dollari entro il 2029.

• Anecdotes, una piattaforma di governance, risk e compliance (GRC) aziendale basata su agentic AI, è stata riconosciuta come premiata Rising in Cyber 2026 dai principali analisti della cybersecurity. • La piattaforma utilizza agenti AI autonomi per trasformare le operazioni di sicurezza aziendale e ottimizzare i flussi di lavoro della conformità all'interno delle organizzazioni. • Il riconoscimento riflette la crescente tendenza del mercato dell'agentic AI nel rimodellare la cybersecurity e la gestione del rischio aziendale, con gli agenti AI ormai centrali nelle moderne operazioni di sicurezza.

• Fable Security, piattaforma di gestione del rischio umano con sede a San Francisco, è stata inserita nella lista Rising in Cyber 2026 che riconosce le 30 startup private di cybersecurity più promettenti. • L'azienda utilizza l'IA e le scienze comportamentali per ridurre i rischi di cybersecurity organizzativi, influenzando il comportamento dei dipendenti e prevenendo gli attacchi di ingegneria sociale. • La lista annuale è curata indipendentemente da Notable Capital per mettere in luce aziende innovative in fase iniziale che affrontano minacce informatiche critiche.

• Legendary composer John Williams received a major tribute as his alma mater unveiled a new performing arts center named in his honor. • The event celebrates Williams' decades-long contributions to film scores, including iconic works for Star Wars and Jurassic Park. • The dedication highlights his enduring influence on American music and cinema, drawing attention from entertainment circles.

• App State outfielder Miller earned Sun Belt Player of the Week honors for his performance across four games last week. • Miller batted 5-for-11 (.455) with four home runs, seven RBIs, and seven runs scored, starting the week with a homer on Tuesday. • His historic home run barrage highlights his breakout season in college baseball's competitive Sun Belt Conference.

Law enforcement agencies name Cole Tomas Allen as Trump posts video of man sprinting through checkpoint at hotelUS politics live – latest updatesLaw enforcement agencies have identified Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, southern California, a suburb of Los Angeles, as the suspected gunman arrested at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night.Allen, 31, has no record of criminal charges or a civil court history in Los Angeles county, according to a records search. Continue reading...

• Cyware was again named to the Cyber66 list of hottest privately held security companies, announced via PRNewswire on April 23, 2026. • The recognition highlights Cyware's leadership in AI-powered threat intelligence operationalization and secure threat sharing. • Company emphasizes agentic AI for accelerating targeted threat responses and collaboration.

• Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors announced on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. • Clingan's selection recognizes his impactful rookie season contributions in rebounds and defense for the Blazers. • The honor boosts his profile entering offseason amid Blazers rebuild efforts.

Robert Albon cannot be declared four-year-old’s father because he ran illegal sperm donation business, court rulesA prolific unregulated sperm donor described in the high court as a “highly dangerous man” has lost a legal fight to be named as the father of a child conceived using his sperm.Robert Albon, who calls himself Joe Donor, was not entitled to be declared the father of a four-year-old child because he was running an illegal sperm donation business, Britain’s most senior family court judge ruled. Continue reading...

The author, who will interview members of royal family for book, says being chosen for role is a ‘profound honour’Anna Keay, a historian whose most celebrated book is about Britain’s republican period, has been confirmed as Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer.Keay will interview members of the royal family and the late queen’s friends and servants. She will also have access to the monarch’s personal and official papers held in the royal archives. Continue reading...

Elisabeth Zetland, a senior researcher at MyHeritage, found that the actual Luigi has immigrated to US from ItalyThe Washington state businessman who inspired Nintendo to give the name Mario to its mustachioed, superhero plumber did not have a brother named Luigi like the fictional video game star famously does.But it has only just been determined that Nintendo may have unknowingly named its mascot’s brother after another of the real-life Mario’s close relatives: his father, Luigi, whose biography evokes that of millions of 20th-century US immigrants from Italy. Continue reading...

Police arrest man, 37, on suspicion of being in charge of dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in deathA 19-year-old woman who died after a dog attack in Essex has been named by police as Jamie-Lea Biscoe. Police said the victim was found with serious injuries by emergency services after they were called to a property in Long Hide, in the village of Leaden Roding, at 10.45pm on Friday. Biscoe was pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old man from Dunmow, who was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death, has been bailed until July while inquiries continue, Essex police said on Sunday. The canine, which was a family pet and believed to be a lurcher cross, was seized and tests are under way to formally establish the dog’s breed, the force added. Assistant chief constable Stuart Hooper said: “Our thoughts remain with all those who knew and loved Jamie-Lea. Her young life has been so tragically cut short. “Our detectives are continuing to work around the clock to establish exactly what happened and specialist officers are continuing to support Jamie-Lea’s family. “This is unimaginable for her loved ones and friends and, as such, I would ask people to respect their grief and privacy at this extremely difficult time. “Our officers remain at the scene and anyone with concerns or information can speak with them there or contact us in the usual way.” A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Sunday, police said. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation has been asked to contact Essex police through their website or anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers. On Thursday, a three-month-old baby died in a suspected dog attack at a property in Redcar, North Yorkshire. The baby girl is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite in the Dormanstown area and a woman, aged 31, was treated in hospital for an injury to her arm from a bite, police said. Armed officers destroyed one dog that had gone on to the street and a second recovered by police has since been destroyed. A man, aged 45, was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death and was released on conditional bail. Continue reading...

• Actors Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively announced birth of third child Olin on April 9 via Instagram, joining James and Inez. • Delivery occurred at New York hospital last week; couple shared family photo with caption 'Our little darlin'.' • This adds to their $200 million combined net worth, fueling speculation on Deadpool 4 family cameos.

Former Channel 4 chair and boss of Kingfisher to be appointed at crucial time for UK’s media regulatorBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK media regulator Ofcom has named the City veteran Ian Cheshire as its next chair.Ofcom, which oversees the UK’s media and internet sectors, named Cheshire as its preferred candidate for chair on Wednesday. He will be formally appointed to the role for a four-year term once he has been approved in a parliamentary hearing. Continue reading...

• Commercial property insurer FM Global announced April 2, 2026 that the Financial Times has recognized it as one of The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies of 2026. • The Johnston, Rhode Island-based insurer joins other leading regional companies on the prestigious FT list recognizing high-growth businesses. • The recognition highlights FM's strong business performance and market position in the competitive commercial property insurance sector.

• White House technology advisor David Sacks has expanded his role to become co-chair of a newly formed presidential advisory council focused on guiding U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. • The council aims to shape national AI policy and strategy amid intensifying global competition. • This development underscores the Biden administration's push to maintain U.S. dominance in AI innovation and deployment.

• Columbia University announced on March 26, 2026, that three faculty members were selected as AAAS Fellows for distinguished scientific contributions and service. • Recognition by the American Association for the Advancement of Science honors excellence across research disciplines. • Fellows represent Columbia's leadership in advancing peer-reviewed scientific discoveries.

Exclusive: Queensland Performing Arts Centre board nominated Oodgeroo as their preferred name for the theatre in 2024, but it was not one of the four options put to public vote by the LNPGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland government minister intervened to ensure a new theatre would not be named after Aboriginal poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal, overriding the theatre’s board, according to documents obtained under right to information laws.The late artist’s name is also set to be stripped from a state electorate, in draft electoral boundaries released by the state’s redistribution commission this week. The LNP lobbied for the change. Continue reading...