Medical Devices; Ophthalmic Devices; Classification of the Digital Therapy Device for Amblyopia

FDA classified the digital therapy device for amblyopia as Class II with special controls. The device uses dichoptic presentations on visual displays through therapeutic algorithms to treat amblyopia or improve visual acuity. This action codifies a prior De Novo classification from October 20, 2021, allowing other manufacturers to use this device as a predicate for 510(k) clearance.

Device for Sleep Apnea Testing Based on Mandibular Movement; Classification Into Class II

FDA has classified the device for sleep apnea testing based on mandibular movement into Class II (special controls), codifying the classification at 21 CFR 868.2376. The device is a prescription device intended to aid in evaluation of sleep apnea during sleep in patients suspected of having sleep breathing disorders. This De Novo classification, originally issued to Sunrise SA on January 7, 2022, establishes special controls that, combined with general controls, provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.

NCUA Proposes Streamlined Merger Rules for Credit Unions Converting to Banks

The NCUA Board has proposed amendments to 12 CFR Part 708a, Subpart C, which governs mergers of insured credit unions into banks. The proposal would eliminate certain prescriptive procedural, disclosure, and communication requirements currently imposed on credit unions pursuing such mergers. The intended effect is to reduce regulatory burdens on credit union boards of directors and provide them greater flexibility to exercise business judgment while still ensuring members receive clear and effective disclosures. Public comments are being accepted until June 22, 2026.

Summer EBT Benefit Levels Adjusted for 2026

USDA has published the 2026 Summer EBT benefit levels for children, effective January 1 through December 31, 2026. The contiguous 48 states and District of Columbia maintain the 2025 rate of $40 per month ($120 total summer), as the Thrifty Food Plan cost change of 0.49 percent rounds down to no change. Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories receive increased benefits reflecting higher food costs in those areas.

Notice of Consultation Paper Release CP 171 Miscellaneous Changes

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has released Consultation Paper No. 171 – Miscellaneous Changes for public comment. The DFSA is seeking feedback on the proposed changes which are described only as miscellaneous amendments to existing DFSA rules and regulations. Comments must be submitted by 26 April 2026. The consultation paper can be viewed on the DFSA website or via the Thomson Reuters rulebook link provided in the notice.

DFSA Amends AML, Fees, and Prudential Rules Effective April and July 2026

The DFSA Board made three Rulemaking Instruments amending the DFSA Rulebook following the conclusion of Consultation Paper No. 169's comment period. The AML Module (RMI No. 432) and Fees Module (FER) (RMI No. 433) come into force on 1 April 2026, while the Prudential Investment, Insurance Intermediation and Banking Business Module (PIB) (RMI No. 434) takes effect on 1 July 2026. Detailed amendments are available in appendices linked to this notice.

Hawaii Insurance Commissioner Requires Hurricane Data From Residential Insurers

Hawaii Insurance Commissioner Scott K. Saiki has issued Commissioner’s Memorandum 2026-4PC requiring all authorized insurers writing residential hurricane coverage in Hawaiʻi to complete a data call worksheet and submit it to the Insurance Division’s P&C Filing Branch. The data call is intended to assess whether the reactivated Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund (HHRF), reinstated under Act 296 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2025), may affect the residential single-family hurricane coverage market similar to its impact on the condominium hurricane insurance market. Responses are due by May 4, 2026 and must be submitted to RPAdatacall@dcca.hawaii.gov with the subject line ‘2026 Hurricane Data Call.’ The information disclosed in the data call worksheet is confidential and not subject to disclosure pursuant to HRS § 431:2D-114.

Stillwater Capital ITP Application, Alabama Beach Mouse, Baldwin County, Alabama

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces receipt of an application from Stillwater Capital Assets LLC for a 50-year Incidental Take Permit under Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Endangered Species Act. The permit would authorize incidental take of the federally threatened Alabama beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus ammobates) during construction of a single-family home at 11068 Mobile Street West, Gulf Shores, Alabama, affecting 0.05 acres of occupied habitat. The Service requests public comment on the application, including the proposed Habitat Conservation Plan and the Service's preliminary determination that the action may qualify for a categorical exclusion under NEPA.

Stillwater Capital Assets HCP V2 Plan

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service posted the Stillwater Capital Assets Habitat Conservation Plan V2 to Regulations.gov under document FWS-R4-ES-2026-0199. The plan likely addresses mitigation and minimization measures for listed species under a Section 10 incidental take permit. Private parties preparing or reviewing Habitat Conservation Plan applications should consult this document for current FWS guidance.

Stillwater Capital Assets LLC NEPA Review

The Fish and Wildlife Service has initiated a National Environmental Policy Act review for Stillwater Capital Assets LLC. The review documents are available for download via regulations.gov under docket FWS-R4-ES-2026-0199.

Governor Shapiro Announces Mondi Bags USA Expansion, 170 Jobs, Allegheny County

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Mondi Bags USA will expand its manufacturing operations in Findlay Township, Allegheny County, creating approximately 170 new jobs over three years. The Shapiro Administration provided a $1,036,000 Pennsylvania First grant through the Department of Community and Economic Development to secure the project against competing offers from Ohio and West Virginia. The company will relocate existing operations from Oakdale, PA and Wellsburg, WV into a new 200,000-square-foot facility.

Keystone and Conemaugh Power Plants Consent Decree Filed for Court Approval

The Shapiro Administration filed a motion in Indiana County Court of Common Pleas seeking final approval of a consent decree with Keystone-Conemaugh Projects, LLC (Key-Con) to allow the Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations to continue operating through 2032 instead of ceasing operations on December 31, 2028. The agreement requires Key-Con to upgrade wastewater treatment systems with specific milestones: permit applications within 60 days of court approval, construction commencement within 90 days of permits, construction completion within 180 days, and upgraded system operation within 60 days of completion. Daily penalties apply while operating until upgrades are complete, plus additional penalties for missed milestones.

Free Webinar April 28: Tennessee Sales Tax Exemptions

The Tennessee Department of Revenue announced a free webinar on sales tax exemptions scheduled for April 28, 2026 at 9 a.m. CT. The webinar will cover common exemption categories, documentation requirements, and compliance best practices for businesses in retail, manufacturing, services, and tax administration. Registration is available through the department's website as part of their free public education series.

DHSC ePCS Spending Over £500, March 2026

The Department of Health and Social Care published its monthly transparency data for electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS) spending over £500 for March 2026. The ePCS has replaced the previous government procurement card (GPC). The data is published monthly as part of UK government transparency commitments and applies to England.

Government Response to First 1000 Days Report with 15 Recommendations

The UK Government published its formal response on 22 April 2026 to the Health and Social Care Committee's January 2026 report 'The First 1000 Days: a renewed focus', addressing all 15 recommendations across five themes: Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, health visitors, workforce, vaccinations, and integration between services. The response welcomes the committee's ambition to ensure babies, children and their families can access support regardless of circumstances, and commits to taking action across the areas covered in the report.

MediaTek Patent: Authentication Rejection Wireless Parameter Handling

MediaTek Inc. has filed US Patent Application US20260100835A1 for systems and methods handling wireless communication device parameters upon authentication rejection. The device deletes a network list (PLMN or SNPN) and resets multiple counters including registration, attach, service, and TAU attempt counters upon receiving an authentication reject message. The system comprises a transceiver and processor configured to perform these operations during registration, attach, or tracking area update procedures.

Bot Verification Challenge Blocks Legal Case Access

BAILII has deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work bot verification system, to protect its servers against automated scraping by AI companies. The system uses Hashcash-style proof-of-work to impose computational costs on mass scrapers while remaining negligible for individual users. The actual court case content (EWHC Admin 2026/915) is inaccessible behind this verification challenge.

Anti-Bot Verification Page Blocking Access to Legal Case

BAILII (British and Irish Legal Information Institute) deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work anti-bot protection system, to prevent AI companies from aggressively scraping the website. The system uses a Hashcash-style proof-of-work scheme that adds minimal load for individual users but significantly increases the cost of mass scraping. The protection page notes that JavaScript-blocking plugins such as JShelter may interfere with the verification process.

Bot Verification Page Blocks Access to Bailii.org

BAILII (British and Irish Legal Information Institute) has deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work anti-bot protection system, on its website. Users accessing case law documents may encounter a bot verification challenge before proceeding. The system uses Hashcash-style proof-of-work to increase the cost of mass web scraping by AI companies. The page instructs users to disable JavaScript-disabling plugins like JShelter to access content.

Anubis Bot Check Blocks Legal Case Access

BAILII deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work anti-bot system, to protect its servers from AI scraping. The system uses Hashcash-style computational challenges to increase the cost of mass automated access while allowing legitimate users through. No regulatory or legal content is contained in this bot-verification page.

Bot Verification Blocks Access to EWCA Civil Case

BAILII displays a bot verification challenge (Anubis proof-of-work) when accessing England & Wales case documents. The security measure aims to protect the server from AI scraping but blocks access to the underlying case content. No substantive legal information from EWCA/Civ/2026/488 is available.

Bot Verification Page Blocking Legal Case Access

BAILII deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work anti-bot protection system, as a placeholder blocking access to legal case documents. The system is designed to reduce AI web scraping by adding computational overhead at scale while distinguishing legitimate users from automated crawlers. Users must enable JavaScript and disable anti-tracking plugins to proceed.

BAILII Bot Protection Challenge Page for Legal Database Access

BAILII has deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work bot protection system based on Hashcash principles, to prevent AI companies from scraping its legal database. The system adds computational load to mass scraping attempts while remaining negligible for individual users. The protection requires modern JavaScript and may conflict with privacy plugins like JShelter.

Anti-Bot Verification Blocks Access to BAILII Case Content

BAILII has deployed Anubis, a proof-of-work anti-bot protection system, on its database to protect server resources against aggressive AI scraping. The system uses a Hashcash-style computational challenge that imposes negligible load on individual users but significantly increases the cost of mass automated scraping operations. The system requires modern JavaScript and is incompatible with privacy plugins like JShelter.

NF-κB Inhibitors for Cancer, Inflammatory Diseases

The USPTO granted Patent US12606528B2 to the University of Pittsburgh covering compounds that inhibit NF-κB activity and their use in treating cancer, inflammatory conditions, and autoimmune diseases. The patent names Beibei Chen, Toren Finkel, and Yuan Liu as inventors and contains 33 claims. The patent application was filed on November 20, 2020.

Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorizations for Sparrows Point Container Terminal Marine Mammal Take

NMFS has received a request from Tradepoint TiL Terminal, LLC (TTT) for two consecutive incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act to incidentally take Tamanend's bottlenose dolphins (Level B harassment only) during construction of the Sparrows Point Container Terminal in Baltimore County, MD. NMFS is requesting public comments on the proposed IHAs and possible one-time 1-year renewals by May 22, 2026. Neither TTT nor NMFS expect serious injury or mortality to result from the activity.

NOAA Office of Education Scholarship, Fellowship, and Internship Programs OMB Review

NOAA is submitting to OMB a revision and extension of an approved information collection (OMB Control No. 0648-0568) for its Office of Education Higher Education Scholarship, Fellowship, and Internship Programs. The collection supports the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program and the Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI). Changes include additions of Travel Request Forms and Onboarding/Scholar Information Form, and removals of demographic data collection and certain application surveys.

NMFS Finalizes 21 Marine Mammal Stock Assessment Reports Under MMPA

NMFS has finalized 21 marine mammal stock assessment reports (SARs) under Section 117 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), covering the 2018-2022 period for Alaska, Atlantic, Gulf of America, and Pacific regions. The revisions primarily update human-caused mortality and serious injury (M/SI) estimates and abundance estimates for affected stocks. NMFS responded to public comments from the Marine Mammal Commission and Center for Biological Diversity, addressing concerns about lost fishing gear, plastic pollution, and alternative data collection methods.

Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild, Baltimore MD

NMFS has received a request from the Federal Highway Administration for two consecutive incidental harassment authorizations to take marine mammals incidental to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild project in Baltimore, MD. The proposal would authorize Level B harassment take of Tamanend's bottlenose dolphins during pile driving activities. NMFS is requesting public comments on the proposed IHAs and possible 1-year renewals.

NMFS Closes South Atlantic Gag Recreational Fishing August 2

NMFS implements a temporary rule closing the recreational gag fishery in South Atlantic Federal waters effective August 2, 2026, through January 1, 2027. The closure results from 2025 recreational landings of 187,751 lb exceeding the annual catch limit of 176,665 lb by 11,086 lb. During the closure, bag and possession limits for gag are zero.

DOL Publishes 2026 LLSIL Income Thresholds for WIOA Youth Programs

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has published the 2026 Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) tables for use under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). These income thresholds, updated annually to reflect cost-of-living changes based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), are used by state and local workforce development boards to determine eligibility for youth and adult workforce services. The 2026 tables are applicable as of April 22, 2026.

Daily Federal Register Documents Index, 22nd Apr

The Federal Register published its daily index for April 22, 2026, cataloguing 87 documents from 36 federal agencies across 339 pages. The issue comprises 74 notices, 3 proposed rules, 9 final rules, and 1 presidential document.

PRC Notices USPS Competitive Product List Filings for Comment

The Postal Regulatory Commission published a notice on April 22, 2026, informing the public of USPS filings to add competitive negotiated service agreements to the Competitive product list. Two dockets are noticed: MC2026-209/K2026-208 (Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Contract 111) and MC2026-216/K2026-214 (Fulfillment Standardized Distinct Product PM-GA Contract 966). Comments on the public proceeding are due April 27, 2026.

Boiler Service Tender, NMD Council, 42 Buildings, Closing 27 May

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has published an open tender for the servicing and emergency repair of oil-fired central heating boilers across 42 council buildings. The contract, valued at £0 with an estimated value to be determined by submissions, runs from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2029. OFTEC-registered contractors are invited to submit tenders via the MultiQuote portal by 27 May 2026 at 12pm.

Ferrovial BAM Rail ISA Service Tender, £150k-£250k

UK Government Contracts Finder has published an open tender opportunity for an Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for Ferrovial BAM Rail JV's track system packages. The contract value is estimated at £150,000 to £250,000 with a closing date of 1 May 2026. The ISA must be appointed in accordance with EN 50126, 50128, and 50129 standards, and for subsystems requiring CCS NTSN compliance, the ISA must also be an accredited Assessment Body in the United Kingdom.

PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Tender, £0, closing 20th May

Newry Mourne & Down District Council, funded through the PEACE+ programme, is seeking consultancy firms to tender for design, development and delivery of a Minority Community Support Programme. The programme comprises two initiatives using community-led approaches to increase understanding and integration of minority communities across the Newry Mourne & Down council area. Tenders close on 20 May 2026.

MoD POMS Medical Supply Procurement £100k-£300k Closing 6 May

The Ministry of Defence, through Unite Procurement UK Limited, is seeking suppliers for rapidly deployable Point of Medical Supply (POMS) systems with detachable pouch sets, valued between £100,000 and £300,000. The contract runs from 7 May 2026 to 7 May 2028 and is open to multiple suppliers via the Unite Procurement Platform. Suppliers must register interest by 6 May 2026 at 10am; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter.

Tatton Park Play Equipment Tender, £450k, Deadline June 19

Cheshire East Council has published an open tender opportunity for the design, supply, and installation of play equipment at Tatton Park. The contract is valued at £450,000 with a closing date of 19 June 2026 at 12pm. The contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 30 July 2027. The procurement is classified as a Works contract using an open procedure above threshold and is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

Minister KATAYAMA Meets BIS General Manager Hernández de Cos

Japan's Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services met with the BIS General Manager in Tokyo. The officials exchanged views on recent financial sector developments and digital finance. No new regulatory measures, compliance obligations, or policy commitments were announced.

Warning Letter to vapepengood.com for Marketing Unauthorized Nicotine Pouches

The FDA Center for Tobacco Products issued a warning letter to vapepengood.com (Flushing, NY) on April 9, 2026, for marketing unauthorized nicotine pouch products, specifically Icy Blackcurrant XX Strong Nicotine Pouches by Zyn and Zyn Red Fruits Nicotine Pouches, without required premarket authorization under section 910(c)(1)(A)(i) of the FD&C Act. The products are adulterated under section 902(6)(A) and misbranded under section 903(a)(6). The firm must respond within 15 working days describing corrective actions and a compliance plan, and failure to address violations may result in civil money penalties, seizure, and/or injunction.

CGMP Violations, Insanitary Conditions, Data Integrity Failures at Chinese Drug Manufacturer

FDA issued Warning Letter 320-26-56 to Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a Chinese drug manufacturer (FEI 3027976266), citing CGMP violations, insanitary conditions, and data integrity failures discovered during an August 12-15, 2025 inspection. Observed violations included grime and discolored lubricant on manufacturing equipment, standing water in production areas, flies and cockroaches in manufacturing spaces, and apparent mold on air-conditioning vents. The firm's Chief Quality Officer admitted to providing false documents related to finished drug product testing, and the firm submitted altered manufacturing records after the original logbook appeared incomplete. FDA placed all drugs from this firm on Import Alert 66-40 on March 20, 2026, and the firm agreed to recall certain lots of mentholated cough drops following a March 4, 2026 teleconference.

Eaglelionton Int'l Trading Co Inc FSVP Warning Letter Brooklyn NY

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Eaglelionton Int'l Trading Co Inc, a Brooklyn-based food importer, following an FSVP inspection conducted January 29 through February 12, 2026, and a prior inspection from May 1-17, 2023. The firm was found to be non-compliant with section 805 of the FD&C Act and 21 CFR part 1, subpart L, specifically for failing to develop, maintain, and follow an FSVP for any imported foods including coconut milk and canned products from identified foreign suppliers. FDA has not received a response to the Form FDA 483a issued on February 12, 2026. The importer must respond in writing within 15 working days with documentation of corrective actions.

FDA Warns Par Health Endo USA for Sterile Injectable CGMP Violations

FDA issued Warning Letter 320-26-68 to Par Health USA LLC and Endo USA, Inc. on April 15, 2026, for significant CGMP violations observed during an October 6–20, 2025 inspection of their sterile injectable drug manufacturing facility in Rochester, MI. Investigators documented inadequate aseptic processing line design, excessive manual interventions requiring hundreds of interventions per batch, deficient environmental monitoring, and failed unidirectional airflow studies. The FDA determined that drug products manufactured at the facility are adulterated under Section 501(a)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act.

FDA Warns Shopcalismokes.com Over Unauthorized Zyn Nicotine Pouches

The FDA Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to shopcalismokes.com (Farmington Hills, MI) on April 10, 2026, for selling two unauthorized Zyn nicotine pouch products—Zyn Pouches Slim Cool Skittle 15mg and Zyn Pouches Slim Fizzy Cola 15mg—in the U.S. market without required premarket authorization under Section 910 of the FD&C Act. FDA determined the products are adulterated under Section 902(6)(A) and misbranded under Section 903(a)(6). The firm has 15 working days from receipt to submit a written response describing corrective actions, including dates of discontinued sales and a compliance plan. Failure to comply may result in civil money penalties, seizure, and/or injunction.

UCSF Radiopharmaceutical Facility CGMP Violations Warning Letter

FDA issued a Warning Letter to UCSF Radiopharmaceutical Facility (FEI 3005947301) following an inspection from July 21-24, 2025, citing significant CGMP violations for drug manufacturing. The agency identified inadequate investigations of multiple failing sterility test results from 2022-2023 involving Bacillus species contamination, and failure to follow written quality assurance procedures for environmental monitoring investigations. The facility must conduct a comprehensive retrospective review of all invalidated sterility tests for the past three years and submit a detailed CAPA plan to CDER.

Florida AG Launches Criminal Investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on April 21, 2026 that the Office of Statewide Prosecution has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT following a review of chat logs between ChatGPT and Phoenix Ikner, the gunman who opened fire at Florida State University on April 17, 2025. The Office of Statewide Prosecution subpoenaed OpenAI for policies and internal training materials regarding user threats of harm, cooperation with law enforcement, organizational charts, and materials related to the FSU shooting. Florida law states that anyone who aids, abets, or counsels someone in the commission of a crime may be considered a principal to the crime.

FL AG Issues CIDs to Eight Major Corporations and Environmental Groups for Antitrust Investigation

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to eight entities, including major corporations and environmental groups, as part of an investigation into potential antitrust violations. The investigation targets suspicions that corporations may have engaged in collusive partnerships through and with environmental groups that restricted trade, increased prices for consumers, and diminished free market competition. All subpoenaed documentation must be provided by May 27, 2026.

AG Moylan Issues 105 Panhandling Citations Under 16 GCA § 3803

Guam Attorney General Douglas Moylan announced on April 22, 2026, that his Criminal Investigator team has issued 105 citations to panhandlers engaging in illegal solicitation at dangerous intersections since launching the Panbusters program in January 2025. The enforcement action is conducted under 16 GCA § 3803, which prohibits panhandlers from soliciting in roadways, medians, and other high-risk traffic areas. Citizens can report illegal panhandling via WhatsApp to 671-475-HELP (4357).

UK Calls for Greater Protection of Women and Indigenous Communities in Colombia at UN Security Council

UK Chargé d'Affaires Ambassador James Kariuki delivered a statement at the UN Security Council on 21 April 2026 calling for greater efforts to protect women and girls, and Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities in Colombia who are disproportionately affected by violence. The UK reaffirmed strong support for Colombia's 2016 Peace Agreement and highlighted that 491 peace signatories have been killed, including four during this period. The statement welcomed Colombia's peaceful congressional elections on 8 March 2026 and encouraged rural reform that has benefited women, including an all-women farm in Catatumbo.

Baroness Chapman World Bank IMF Spring Meeting Remarks

UK Minister for Development Baroness Chapman delivered remarks at the World Bank Group and IMF 2026 Spring Meetings Development Committee plenary in Washington DC on 17 April 2026. She called for greater representation of sub-Saharan African nations in World Bank decision-making, advocated extending the Bank's climate strategy and 45% climate finance target, and affirmed UK support for Ukraine while acknowledging Middle East conflict impacts. The speech outlined the UK's position that multilateral development institutions must better reflect the world they serve.