Critical n8n Vulnerabilities Allow Code Execution and SQL Injection

CERT-Bund published security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1251 identifying critical vulnerabilities in n8n workflow automation software (CVSS Base Score 9.9). Multiple versions prior to 1.123.32, 1.123.33, 2.17.4, 2.17.5, 2.18.0, and 2.18.1 are affected across Windows, UNIX, and other operating systems. An attacker can exploit these flaws to execute arbitrary code, bypass security controls, disclose confidential information, perform SQL injection attacks, cause denial-of-service conditions, execute cross-site-scripting attacks, redirect users to malicious websites, or hijack sessions. Mitigation measures are available.

Erlang/OTP Information Disclosure Vulnerability, CVSS 5.4

CERT-Bund issued a security advisory regarding an information disclosure vulnerability in Erlang/OTP (Open Telecom Platform). The vulnerability has a CVSS Base Score of 5.4 (medium) and CVSS Temporal Score of 4.7 (medium), with remote attack capability confirmed. Affected versions include Open Source Erlang/OTP OTP versions prior to 26.2.5.17, 27.3.4.8, and 28.3.2, as well as inets versions prior to 7.0 and tftp versions prior to 1.0. A remote, authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disclose information. Mitigations are available.

Red Hat OpenShift Pipelines Critical CVSS 9.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities

CERT-Bund issued a security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1249 for Red Hat OpenShift Pipelines versions prior to 1.20.4 and 1.21.1, assigning a critical CVSS Base Score of 9.6 and Temporal Score of 8.3. Remote attackers can exploit multiple vulnerabilities to conduct denial of service attacks and disclose information. Mitigation is available. The advisory affects Red Hat OpenShift Pipelines deployments on Linux and UNIX operating systems.

Mattermost Multiple Vulnerabilities Enable Remote Attack, CVSS 7.3

Germany's CERT-Bund issued security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1243 on 22 April 2026 advising of multiple vulnerabilities in Mattermost that enable an unspecified remote attack. The vulnerability has a CVSS Base Score of 7.3 (high) and a Temporal Score of 6.4 (medium), with remote attack confirmed as feasible. Mitigation measures are available. Affected versions include Mattermost below 11.7.0, 11.6.1, 11.5.4, 11.4.5, and 10.11.15, covering Linux, UNIX, Windows, and other operating systems.

OpenClaw AI Assistant Multiple Vulnerabilities, CVSS 6.5

CERT-Bund issued security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1242 disclosing multiple vulnerabilities in OpenClaw, a self-hosted personal AI assistant, affecting versions prior to 2026.4.21. An attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities to bypass security measures or disclose confidential information. The CVSS Base Score is 6.5 (medium) and the Temporal Score is 5.7 (medium). Remote attack is possible. Affected organizations should update to version 2026.4.21 or apply available mitigation measures.

Apple iOS iPadOS Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen CVSS 5.1

CERT-Bund issued security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1244 disclosing a vulnerability in Apple iOS and iPadOS that allows an attacker to disclose information. Affected versions include iOS and iPadOS below 26.4.2 and below 18.7.8. The vulnerability has a CVSS Base Score of 5.1 (medium) and CVSS Temporal Score of 4.5 (medium); remote attack is not possible. Organizations running affected Apple mobile devices should verify their OS versions and apply available updates.

Red Hat Quay Security Bypass Vulnerability, CVSS 5.4

CERT-Bund issued advisory WID-SEC-2026-1246 regarding a security bypass vulnerability in Red Hat Quay version 3.17 and earlier. The vulnerability carries a CVSS Base Score of 5.4 (medium) and CVSS Temporal Score of 5.0 (medium), with remote attack capability confirmed. No mitigation is currently available. Affected parties include operators running Linux and UNIX systems with Red Hat Quay deployments, who face potential circumvention of container image registry security controls by authenticated remote attackers.

strongSwan <6.0.6 Critical Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution

German federal CERT-Bund issued critical security advisory WID-SEC-2026-1247 disclosing multiple vulnerabilities in Open Source strongSwan versions prior to 6.0.6, with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (critical) and CVSS Temporal Score of 8.5 (high). Remote attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to conduct denial of service attacks or potentially execute arbitrary code. Organizations running affected strongSwan versions should apply available mitigations or upgrade to version 6.0.6.

FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select Adjustable Dumbbells Recall Due to Injury Hazard

Tzumi Electronics is recalling about 50,000 FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select Adjustable Dumbbells (model 8361) sold at Walmart stores and online nationwide from January through November 2024 for approximately $100. The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing a serious impact injury hazard. There have been over 115 reports of plates dislodging with at least six injuries reported, including broken toes, bruises, contusions, and lacerations. The remedy is a free replacement of the dumbbell and tray.

mGanna Sodium Hydroxide Pellet Bags Recalled for Non-Child-Resistant Packaging Sold on Amazon by Archie Xpress

The CPSC announced a recall of approximately 3,240 mGanna Sodium Hydroxide (lye) Pellet Bags sold by Archie Xpress (Dhanlaxmi Ashish Ganna) on Amazon.com from November 2024 through March 2026 for about $10. The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of chemical burns and skin/eye irritation. The products also violate labeling requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately, secure it out of reach of children, and contact Archie Xpress for a full refund.

Cpzzkq Baby Loungers Recalled, 2,100 Units, Suffocation Hazard

CPSC announces the recall of approximately 2,100 Cpzzkq baby loungers sold on Amazon.com between October 2025 and November 2025 for about $50 each. The baby loungers violate the mandatory federal safety standard for infant support cushions because the padding can obstruct an infant's breathing, posing a serious risk of serious injury or death from suffocation. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalling firm, Guangzhou Dida Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. dba CetoPMax, is offering consumers a refund upon destruction of the product.

AMZCMJ DGD Children’s Tower Stools Recall, 130 Units, Fall Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with importer SiPaiSaiErDianZiShangWu (ShenZhen) YouXianGongSi dba AMZCMJ DGD of China, has announced a recall of approximately 130 AMZCMJ DGD-branded children’s tower stools sold on Amazon.com from February 2025 through March 2026 for $85–$100. The stools can collapse or tip over while in use, and a child’s torso can fit through the side openings, posing a risk of serious injury or death from entrapment and fall hazards. The firm is aware of seven incidents of children falling from or becoming entrapped in the stool, resulting in four injuries including contusions, splinters, and scrapes. Consumers must immediately stop using the recalled stools, write “recalled” on all sides in permanent marker, disassemble the stool, and send a photo of the destroyed product to dgdtoddlertowerrecall@dchskj.cn before disposing of it for a full refund.

HappyGira Recalls Sweetie Baby and Style Life Eleven Baby Loungers

HappyGira is recalling approximately 70 Sweetie Baby and Style Life Eleven baby loungers sold online at HappyGira.com from September 2025 through February 2026 for between $70 and $100. The baby loungers violate the mandatory standard for infant sleep products because the sides are shorter than the minimum side height limit, they do not have a stand, the sleeping pad thickness exceeds the maximum limit, and infants can fall out of an enclosed opening, posing fall and suffocation hazards. Consumers should stop using the loungers immediately and contact HappyGira for a full refund.

Lil Pick Up Recalls About 4,900 Youth ATVs Due to Crash and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported

Lil Pick Up Inc. is recalling approximately 4,900 Rex110 and Sierra110 youth ATVs sold in the United States after CPSC determined the vehicles fail to comply with federal mandatory ATV safety standards. The ATVs exceed maximum speed limitations for children ages 6 and older, have non-compliant mechanical suspension, and throttles may stick during use—creating crash hazards—while footwell surfaces can reach dangerously high temperatures posing burn risks. CPSC has documented one fatality: a 6-year-old boy died in 2025 from a crash involving a Rex110 ATV while riding with a passenger. Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact Lil Pick Up for a full refund including free pickup and transportation.

BlissfulDestiny Magnetic Stick Figure Sets Recalled Due to Loose Magnet Hazard

BlissfulDestiny (Yiwu Shijie E-Commerce Co., Ltd.) is recalling approximately 847 BlissfulDestiny Magnetic Stick Figure Sets sold on Walmart.com from May 2025 through October 2025 for about $13. The recalled products violate the mandatory federal safety standard for toys because they contain loose magnets that pose a serious ingestion hazard to children, which can result in intestinal perforations, twisting, blockage, blood poisoning, and death. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic stick figures, take them away from children, throw them away, and contact BlissfulDestiny at Blissful_Destiny@outlook.com to receive a full refund.

TOETOL HOME Children's Tower Stools Recall, 3,000 Units, Entrapment Hazard

CPSC and TOETOL HOME (Dali Fortune Trade CO.) are recalling approximately 3,000 TOETOL HOME-branded children's tower stools, model DETD0001, sold on Amazon.com from October 2024 through March 2026 for about $130. The recalled stools can collapse or tip over during use and a child's torso can fit through the openings on the tower's sides, posing a risk of serious injury and death from tip-over, fall, and entrapment hazards. The firm has received 18 reports of stools collapsing, resulting in eleven injuries including contusions, cuts, and scrapes. Remedy is a full refund; consumers must destroy the stool by disassembling it, photograph it, and dispose of it.

32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard

David Peyser Sportswear d/b/a 32 Degrees is recalling approximately 207,806 heated socks sold at Costco stores and online at Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026 for between $30 and $46. The recall was initiated after 14 heat-related incidents were reported, including 13 cases of first- or second-degree burns, when the socks were worn during high-intensity activities generating heat, friction, moisture, and pressure. Consumers should immediately stop using the socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.

Wiifo Children's Tower Stools Recalled — 9,700 Units, Fall and Entrapment Hazards

Wiifo is recalling approximately 9,700 children’s tower stools due to collapse and tip-over hazards that have resulted in 22 reported incidents and six injuries. The recall covers Wiifo-branded wooden tower stools sold in white, natural, and light wood finishes, model LT005, sold on Amazon.com from June 2022 through March 2026 for approximately $60. Consumers should immediately stop using the stools, contact Wiifo for a full refund, and destroy the product by disassembling it and submitting a photo to the firm before disposal.

KMUYSL Big Red Barn Farm Animal Playsets Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; 3,000 Units

The CPSC announced the recall of approximately 3,000 KMUYSL Big Red Barn Farm Animal Playsets sold on Amazon from July 2023 through June 2025 for about $20. The recalled children's toys violate the small parts ban because they are intended for children under three years of age and the fence handles can detach, posing a deadly choking hazard. No injuries have been reported. The remedy is a full refund, with consumers required to dispose of fence handles and submit a photo to the recalling firm.

Autobrush Recalls Sonic Pro Children's Toothbrush Boxes Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard

About 48,000 Autobrush Sonic Pro Kids toothbrush boxes are being recalled because the delivery box's white tray contains a coin cell battery that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard and violating the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries under Reese's Law. No injuries have been reported. Affected consumers should immediately stop using the boxes, take them away from children, and contact Autobrush for a $5 store credit refund.

State v. McCarthy, State v. Miller - Oregon Supreme Court

The Oregon Supreme Court published two opinions on April 23, 2026: State v. McCarthy (S071140, 375 Or 157) and State v. Miller (S071645, 375 Or 173). Both opinions were authored by Justices Bushong and Garrett. These are published decisions in criminal matters filed by the State of Oregon against named defendants.

$4M Reward for Daren Li Arrest in Southeast Asia Money Laundering Case

The Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer of up to $4 million under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program for information leading to the arrest of Daren Li, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis convicted and sentenced on money laundering charges in the U.S. Court for the Central District of California but who remains a fugitive. Li admitted to conspiring to launder proceeds from cryptocurrency scams operated by Southeast Asian fraud centers, with at least $73.6 million in victim funds directly deposited into accounts associated with him and his co-conspirators, including at least $59.8 million from U.S. shell companies. The reward offer complements parallel DOJ charges, Telegram channel seizures, 503 fraudulent domain seizures, and Treasury sanctions targeting a Cambodian senator who controls scam compounds.

US Imposes Sanctions on Online Scam Centers in Southeast Asia

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 associated individuals and entities for operating scam compounds that target U.S. citizens. These facilities, many housed in casinos and commercial complexes, used human trafficking victims forced to commit fraud under threat of violence. Americans lost at least $10 billion to scam operations in Southeast Asia in 2024 according to U.S. government estimates.

US to Table UN Resolution on Child Sextortion at Vienna Commission Session

The United States announced it will table a resolution at the 35th session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna, June 1–5, 2026, urging greater international action to prevent and combat the transnational sextortion of children. The announcement notes that transnational sextortion is the fastest-growing crime against American children, with tens of thousands of new cases annually, and that since 2021 more than 40 children in the United States have died by suicide as a result of these predatory schemes. If adopted, the resolution would elevate the fight against this crime as a global law enforcement priority.

Up to $10M Reward for Tai Chang Scam Centers in Burma

The Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, in support of the Department of Justice's Scam Center Strike Force, is offering a reward of up to $10 million under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program for information leading to the seizure or recovery of funds involved in money laundering related to Tai Chang scam centers in Burma's Karen State. Tai Chang compounds operate large-scale cyber scam operations, particularly cryptocurrency investment fraud targeting Americans; a U.S. government estimate puts American losses from Southeast Asia-based scams at over $7.2 billion in 2025. The reward complements DOJ charges against two Chinese nationals, seizure of 503 fraudulent web domains, and Treasury sanctions against Kok An and 28 individuals in his network. Report information to TaiChangTIPS@fbi.gov or the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

US Sanctions Transnational Network Supplying Fentanyl Precursors to Sinaloa Cartel

The Trump Administration announced targeted economic sanctions against a transnational criminal network spanning India, Guatemala, and Mexico that supplies precursor chemicals to Mexico-based Foreign Terrorist Organization, the Sinaloa Cartel. The action targets the entire supply chain — from chemical suppliers in Asia to logistics brokers in Central America to cartel-affiliated networks in Mexico — pursuant to Executive Order 14059 (targeting illicit drug proliferation) and Executive Order 13224 (targeting terrorists and their supporters). The sanctions also implement E.O. 14367, which designated illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as Weapons of Mass Destruction. Treasury issued a separate press release with further details.

Madison Capital Funding LLC Extension Order February 2027

The SEC granted the Division of Enforcement an extension until February 24, 2027 to submit a Proposed Plan of Distribution for the Madison Capital Fair Fund. The underlying February 2026 order found that Madison Capital Funding LLC violated Sections 206(2) and 206(4) of the Investment Advisers Act by pricing principal trades with pooled investment vehicles below fair market value during March–May 2020, breaching its fiduciary duty. The Commission ordered a $900,000 civil money penalty, which was deposited into a Fair Fund under Section 308(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for distribution to harmed investors. The Division needs additional time to complete the fund administrator solicitation process and develop the distribution methodology.

GSA Seeks Rate Case Expert Witness and Utility Regulatory Consulting

The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service has issued a Sources Sought notice seeking qualified contractors to provide rate case expert witness and utility regulatory consulting services. The RFI is issued under FAR Part 10 for market research purposes and explicitly does not constitute a Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals, or Invitation for Bids. Interested contractors must submit supporting narratives via email to Contracting Officer Sharon McCreary at sharon.mccreary@gsa.gov by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 07, 2026. All costs incurred in responding are borne solely by the responding party, and the Government retains the right to determine its course of action based on submissions received.

EBA Opinion Opposing Commission Amendments to Operational Risk RTS

The EBA published an Opinion on 23 April 2026 responding to the European Commission's proposed amendments to draft RTS on operational risk under CRR. The EBA objects to two amendments: first, allowing combined use of the Accounting Approach (AA) and Prudential Boundary Approach (PBA) for calculating the business indicator's financial component, which the EBA says creates complexity, inconsistencies, and regulatory arbitrage not envisaged in Basel standards; second, limiting PBA notification obligations to material changes, which the EBA says weakens supervisory effectiveness by introducing institution-specific materiality judgments. The EBA invites the Commission to reconsider these amendments while supporting other clarifying amendments.

EBA Report Shows Persistent Gender Imbalance and Pay Gaps in EU Banking Leadership

The European Banking Authority published a benchmarking analysis covering 704 credit institutions and 163 investment firms across the EU, Liechtenstein, and Iceland as of 31 December 2024. The report reveals that significant gender imbalances and pay gaps persisted at senior management level, despite some progress compared with 2021. Approximately 20% of institutions have no diversity policy, only 67% have set quantitative targets for gender representation, and male executive directors earn on average around 10% more than female counterparts.

Webinar 7 May 2026: Third-Country Exporters Master CBAM Methodology

The European Commission has scheduled a free English-language webinar on 7 May 2026 (13:30–15:00 CEST) to help third-country exporters understand and apply the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) methodology. The session will cover how to translate low-carbon investments into a competitive advantage when accessing the EU market. Registration closes on 5 May 2026; questions must be submitted via the registration form by 3 May 2026. Livestream access will be provided to all registered participants.

K.F. Aikey v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review's decision denying benefits to Kay F. Aikey, who voluntarily resigned from H&R Block in February 2024. The court found she lacked necessitous and compelling reason for quitting, citing inadequate hours and pay dissatisfaction as insufficient grounds under Section 402(b) of the Unemployment Compensation Law. The decision was filed April 23, 2026.

Fullman v Bureau of Administrative Adjudication - Appeal Affirmed

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the trial court's denial of Andrew Fullman's appeal from two Philadelphia Parking Authority traffic citations totaling $377 in fines. Fullman, who represented himself, challenged Citation 1 ($76 for stopping in a no-stopping zone) and Citation 2 ($301 for improperly parking in a handicapped space), asserting medical conditions as justification for both violations. The court found Fullman failed to meet his burden of proof under Section 754(b) of the Local Agency Law, which requires appellants to demonstrate a local agency's adjudication violates constitutional rights, violates law, violates procedure, or lacks substantial evidentiary support.

S. Finger v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review's order denying benefits to Samantha Finger, who voluntarily quit her part-time position as a registered behavior technician for Therapy Staffing Services LLC to accept a higher-paying job offer. The court upheld the disqualification because Finger failed to appear at her referee hearing while on vacation at Disney World and failed to establish a necessitous and compelling reason for quitting, as required under Section 402(b) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.

Shambaugh Removal Upheld, DHS Had Just Cause

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the State Civil Service Commission's October 23, 2024 adjudication upholding David B. Shambaugh's removal from his position as Juvenile Justice Specialist Supervisor at the Loysville Youth Development Center. The court found the Department of Human Services had just cause for removal based on Shambaugh's failure to respond to an Emergency Safety Physical Intervention assistance call on August 7, 2023, in violation of BJJS Policy 1.31. Shambaugh was also denied due process, the court concluded, because the Appointing Authority showed him the incident video recordings on September 8, 2023 but did not afford him an opportunity to respond before issuing the formal removal notice.

W. Towne v. Allegheny County and Allegheny County Board of Elections

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County's January 17, 2025 Order denying Appellant William Towne's post-trial motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, which had finalized the December 23, 2024 non-jury verdict. The appeal arose from Towne's Right-to-Know Law request for 2020 General Election mail-in ballot declaration envelopes, with the County arguing that voter-specific barcodes linking ballots to voters must be redacted to preserve ballot secrecy under Article VII, Section 4 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. This ruling establishes that Pennsylvania courts will uphold trial court RTKL decisions when supported by evidence regarding the tension between public records access and voter privacy protections under the Election Code.

Claypoole v. Altoona-Logan Twp. Mobile Medical Emergency Dept. Authority – Governmental Immunity Affirmed

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed dismissal of negligence, gross negligence, and wrongful death claims brought by the Estate of Glenn M. Noel against AMED, a local emergency medical services authority, related to EMS care provided on October 25, 2022. The court upheld the trial court's ruling that the claims were barred by governmental immunity under the Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act, rejecting the Estate's argument that Section 8151(2) of the Emergency Medical Services System Act creates an independent exception to immunity for grossly negligent conduct. The decision was filed April 23, 2026, by Judge McCullough.

Commonwealth Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Township on Due Process

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed summary judgment for Stroud Township on remand from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, rejecting Barris's claims that Ordinance 9-2011 violated his Fourteenth Amendment due process rights (both substantive and procedural) and that he failed to exhaust administrative remedies in challenging the constitutionality of the Township's firearms discharge ordinance. The case involves a 2011 ordinance that prohibits firearm discharge in 65% of the Township including all residential districts.

Boylan Appeal Denied for Late 1925(b) Statement

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed the trial court's denial of Brian Boylan's appeal from an 18-month operating privilege suspension imposed by PennDOT. The Court found Boylan waived his right to raise issues on appeal because he failed to timely file a 1925(b) Statement as required by Pa.R.A.P. 1925(b), despite the trial court explicitly ordering him to do so within 21 days. Boylan argued the trial court's three-and-one-half-year delay in issuing its decision prejudiced him, but the Court held this claim was also waived due to procedural default.

McIntosh Parole Revocation Affirmed, Docket 1719 C.D. 2024

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court affirmed the Parole Board's decision to recommit David C. McIntosh as a convicted parole violator (CPV), ordering him to serve 24 months' backtime with a recalculated maximum sentence date of September 3, 2026. McIntosh argued the Board improperly required him to serve his federal sentence before his state sentence and awarded only partial credit for time at liberty on parole; the court rejected both arguments. The court found the Board's statutory authority under 61 Pa. C.S. § 6138(a)(2) and (a)(5.1) permitted partial credit and required state sentence service only after federal authorities released McIntosh to state custody.

Virtual Public Statement Hearing Set for Fort Schuyler Substation Project, April 30

The New York State Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public statement hearing on April 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. regarding Fort Schuyler Management LLC's petition filed December 1, 2025, seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under Section 68 of the Public Service Law to construct and operate a new 115 kV/13.2 kV dual transformer substation and 13.2 kV electric transmission line in the Town of Marcy, Oneida County. The project will serve existing and future tenants of the Marcy SUNY Polytechnic Institute Campus. Registration to provide statements closes April 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.; written comments on Case 25-E-0748 are due May 1, 2026.

Three Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects Approved in New York

The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) has issued final siting permits to AES Clean Power for three renewable energy projects: Altona Wind (107.5 MW) and Clinton Wind (110.5 MW) in Clinton County, and Sugar Maple Solar (125 MW) in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. Together the projects will generate 343 MW of clean energy, create approximately 550 construction jobs and 25 permanent operations positions, and deliver over $2.8 million in utility bill credits to host communities over 10 years. The permits bring the total number of large-scale solar and wind projects permitted by ORES to 35, representing over 5.1 GW of additional renewable energy capacity for New York's grid.

Postponed Hearing on the President's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda

The Senate Finance Committee has postponed the hearing titled "The President's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda" that was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The postponement was announced by Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho). The witness was to be The Honorable Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative. A new date and time will be announced at a later date.

Measles Case Confirmed, Lake County, Exposures Possible

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Lake County Public Health confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated Lake County resident who had traveled to a state with recent measles cases. Public exposures may have occurred at three Lake County locations in Leadville between April 17-21, 2026: Mineral 1886 Restaurant, Lake County High School, and St. Vincent Hospital Emergency Department. Exposed individuals are advised to monitor for symptoms for 21 days, and healthcare providers should arrange visits to prevent further transmission when notified of potential measles exposure.

Gateshead Drone Restriction

The Gateshead Drone Restriction has been enacted as UK Statutory Instrument 2026/438, establishing local restrictions on unmanned aircraft operations in Gateshead. The instrument is available in full on legislation.gov.uk. Drone operators in the affected Gateshead area should consult the full text to determine applicable restrictions and compliance requirements.

Energy Prices Act 2022 Support Powers Extended to 25 October 2026

The Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/452) extend by six months the period during which the Secretary of State may exercise support powers for meeting energy costs under section 13 and Schedule 6 of the Energy Prices Act 2022. The original expiry date of 25th April 2026 is pushed back to 25th October 2026. The instrument extends to England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and was made on 22nd April 2026 by Parliamentary Under-Secretary Martin McCluskey, coming into force on 24th April 2026.

Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2026

The Greater London Authority Elections (Amendment) Rules 2026 (UKSI 2026/450) amend the Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 (S.I. 2007/3541) by modifying Schedules 4 and 8, which contain modifications applicable when ballot papers are counted manually rather than with an electronic counting system. The amendments allow the verification and counting of ballot papers in each Assembly constituency to be undertaken in more than one location within the constituency and at different times. The instrument extends to England and Wales only and comes into force on 15 May 2026, applying to Authority elections where the notice of election is published on or after that date.

UKSI 2026/442 Restricts Flying at Glasgow Green

UK Statutory Instrument 2026/442 has been published and restricts flying at Glasgow Green, Glasgow. The instrument appears to relate to airspace restrictions for a specific event or location. The legislation.gov.uk page provides navigation to the full instrument text and supporting documents, but the substantive provisions are contained in the full PDF.

Surrey County Council Adult Education Functions Regulations 2026

The Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026 transfer specific adult education functions from the Secretary of State to Surrey County Council under powers conferred by the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016. The transferred functions include education and training for persons aged 19 or over under sections 86-88 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, with certain exclusions for apprenticeship training and persons subject to adult detention. Part 2 of the Regulations applies to academic years beginning on or after 1st August 2026, when the devolved functions take full effect in the Surrey area.

Permits Automated Passenger Services Regulations 2026

The Secretary of State has made the Automated Vehicles (Permits for Automated Passenger Services) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/439), establishing a permit regime for automated passenger services in England, Wales, and Scotland. The Regulations set maximum permit validity at five years, define renewal periods (six months to two months before expiry), and specify circumstances under which permits may be varied, suspended, or withdrawn including breach of conditions, serious traffic infractions, safety concerns, or material misstatements in applications. The Secretary of State may act without the permit holder's consent in specified circumstances.