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• [New] A new wage-weighted selection model for H-1B visas is being implemented for FY 2027 (beginning in early 2026), which prioritizes high-salary tech talent, particularly in AI and cybersecurity, while creating higher hurdles for entry-level positions. HeroHunt.ai
• [New] Laser weapons reached a new milestone as the US Navy tested the AeroVironment (AV) LOCUST Laser Weapon System aboard the nuclear aircraft carrier USS George H W Bush, notching up a 100% kill rate against multiple aerial drone threats. New Atlas
• [New] ARPA-H announced the Evidence-Based Validation & Innovation for Rapid Therapeutics in Behavioral Health initiative, which will fund $139.4 million to help spur new, effective therapies for behavioral health. National Law Review
• [New] Company's acquisition of H - One India is a positive and will strengthen core capabilities. Economic Times
• [New] According to Futurum Group's 1 H 2026 AI Platforms Decision Maker Survey (n = 838), 67% of organizations already run GenAI in production, and 75% expect to increase AI budgets in the next 12 months. Futurum
• Electric air taxis could be flying by 2026, carrying four passengers at speeds over 300 km/h. What's On
• The investment ratio in accordance with Article 143 h of the German constitution will rise to over 10%. Bundesministerium der Finanzen
• Overall, 21.0 GW h of the battery production scrap (corresponding to 33.0 kt battery materials considered here) and 214.5 GW h of EoL batteries (464.6 kt battery materials) are available in 2050 as a recyclable secondary battery supply. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The EV2 is offered with two battery options: a 42.2 kW / h standard-range version and a 61.0 kW / h long-range variant, with anticipated ranges of up to 317 and 453 kilometers respectively, pending final homologation under the worldwide harmonised light vehicles test procedure. Automotive World
• A second wave of depreciation is expected in late 2026 as Rubin production ramps up, likely pushing used PCIe H 100s toward the $10,000 mark - the historical legacy price point previously held by the A100. Edge and Odds -
• Re-entry Phase: Orion will re-enter Earth's atmosphere at about 40,000 km/h, testing the largest heat shield ever built before Pacific Ocean splashdown. PMF IAS

Last updated: 11 May 2026