House Republicans unveiled their latest plan to extend a US spy powers tool after a week of rebellion from privacy hawks forced leadership to settle for a 10-day extension as they worked through negotiations. The new plan , dropped Thursday, would extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by three years and seeks to strengthen civil liberties guardrails, but falls short of re...
House Republicans unveiled their latest plan to extend a US spy powers tool after a week of rebellion from privacy hawks forced leadership to settle for a 10-day extension as they worked through negotiations. The new plan , dropped Thursday, would extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by three years and seeks to strengthen civil liberties guardrails, but falls short of requiring warrants to search the information—the overarching demand from privacy hawks. The proposal also includes new penalties and oversight of FBI searches of US persons, as well as prohibitions on targeting US citizens. For targeting US persons, the government “may seek” a warrant “issued pursuant to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure by a court of competent jurisdiction,” according to the legislation. The House Rules Committee is slated to consider the proposal April 27, several days ahead of the deadline. This is leadership’s third offer on FISA, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and others originally pushing for a clean, 18-month reauthorization that had the backing of the White House. However, a handful of conservatives rejected the clean extension, and a mix of hardliners and moderates voted down a separate five-year deal that included various alterations. A main source of contention was the lack of warrant requirements. Prior to the latest text dropping, some conservatives still expressed hesitation on whether they’d support the deal. But Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), a key holdout over warrant requirements, said he is in favor of the three-year extension. “I feel pretty good about it. I hope we can find a way to work together to get it across the finish line,” Davidson said, adding, “I won’t say it’s perfect but I do think it’s an incredibly good product.” In addition to warrant requirements, House conservatives have pushed to include a ban on central bank digital currency. The language in the three-year proposal does not include CBDC language, which could ma...
In a Congressional hearing on Wednesday , Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) directly confronted anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his rejection of germ theory—the unquestionable scientific idea that specific pathogenic microbes cause specific diseases. After Kennedy defended his fringe view, Senator Bill Cassidy fact-checked and debunked Kennedy's denialist arguments in real time. T...
In a Congressional hearing on Wednesday , Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) directly confronted anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his rejection of germ theory—the unquestionable scientific idea that specific pathogenic microbes cause specific diseases. After Kennedy defended his fringe view, Senator Bill Cassidy fact-checked and debunked Kennedy's denialist arguments in real time. The exchanges mark a rare instance in which Kennedy's dismissal of germ theory has been raised in such a high-profile public setting, in this case, a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Kennedy, who has no background in science, medicine, or public health, is well known as an ardent anti-vaccine activist and peddler of conspiracy theories. But his startling rejection of a cornerstone theory in biomedical science has mostly been underreported. As Ars Technica reported last year , Kennedy wrote about his germ theory denialism explicitly in his 2021 book The Real Anthony Fauci . In it, Kennedy maligns germ theory as a tool of pharmaceutical companies, scientists, and doctors to promote the use of modern medicines. Instead of accepting germ theory, Kennedy promotes a concept akin to the discarded terrain theory, in which diseases stem not from germs, but from imbalances in the body's inner "terrain." Those imbalances are claimed to be caused by poor nutrition and exposure to environmental toxins and stressors. (In his book, Kennedy erroneously labels this as "miasma theory," but that is a different theory that suggests diseases derive from breathing bad air, vapors, or mists from decaying or corrupting matter. The idea was supplanted by germ theory, while terrain theory was never widely accepted.) Read full article Comments
ServiceNow ( (NYSE: NOW) stock is getting crushed with sell-offs in Thursday's trading. The software company's share price was down 18.3% as of 2 p.m. ET and has played a significant role in dragging the broader market lower. The S&P 500 was down 0.7% at the same point in the day's trading, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 1.2%. ServiceNow published its first-quarter results after the market clos...
ServiceNow ( (NYSE: NOW) stock is getting crushed with sell-offs in Thursday's trading. The software company's share price was down 18.3% as of 2 p.m. ET and has played a significant role in dragging the broader market lower. The S&P 500 was down 0.7% at the same point in the day's trading, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 1.2%. ServiceNow published its first-quarter results after the market closed yesterday, and the business delivered a modest sales beat and earnings that were in line with the average analyst estimate. Despite what mostly looks like a solid earnings report, the stock is getting hammered today. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
matejmo/iStock via Getty Images By Elior Manier Those who were looking for action this week barely got served. A single session of volatility occurred on Tuesday, when rumors of failing talks between the US and Iran could lead to a re-starting of the war as the ceasefire deadline came close. But it wouldn't be a normal Tuesday without a classic Trump TACO. While both parties were preparing to resu...
matejmo/iStock via Getty Images By Elior Manier Those who were looking for action this week barely got served. A single session of volatility occurred on Tuesday, when rumors of failing talks between the US and Iran could lead to a re-starting of the war as the ceasefire deadline came close. But it wouldn't be a normal Tuesday without a classic Trump TACO. While both parties were preparing to resume the conflict, with 4 hours to the end of the ceasefire, the President extended the ceasefire without any clear deadline and allowed priorly anxious markets to explode higher in overnight futures trading. Since, however, markets have been in an absolute deadlock, with rare movements across metals, stocks, currencies and cryptos (which couldn't find the momentum to sustain their past session's move). The latest narratives are pointing to infighting between the Revolutionary Guards and a more progressive governmental party in order to bring diplomats to the table. On the US side, they really are eager to push for a peace deal , so except if they fail to align a team for the talks, the process should still be towards peace (which is why stocks are staying at relative highs). Check out this passive-aggressive post by the President! Latest Truth Social post from President Trump Nobody knows what the Islamic regime has in mind, so except for gamblers, participants will have to remain patient and lean on current pricing to prepare for breakout plays when some news drop. Let's check out a few charts to get an idea of where to look. Stock markets are stuck at all-time highs Stock markets haven't been able to generate much traction in recent sessions, and the flows should remain the same as long as no concrete news emerges for the peace in the Middle East. Stock market performance today (Courtesy of Finviz) Nasdaq keeps grinding higher Nasdaq (CFD) 4H Chart - April 23, 2026 (Source: TradingView) Tech investors have been fearless! Nasdaq is up close to 18% from its war lows. A shock...
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz won't happen quickly. According to a Pentagon estimate, it could take the U.S. military six months to clear sea mines laid by Iran to close that key waterway. It likely wouldn't be able to begin conducting those operations until the war ends. This time frame has major implications for oil stocks . Here are two things that will likely happen through the end of this ye...
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz won't happen quickly. According to a Pentagon estimate, it could take the U.S. military six months to clear sea mines laid by Iran to close that key waterway. It likely wouldn't be able to begin conducting those operations until the war ends. This time frame has major implications for oil stocks . Here are two things that will likely happen through the end of this year. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.29%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +3.80 (+0.90%). Sugar prices are climbing today, with London sugar posting a 2-week high. Strength in crude oil prices (CLM26 ) is supportive of sugar today, with...
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.29%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +3.80 (+0.90%). Sugar prices are climbing today, with London sugar posting a 2-week high. Strength in crude oil prices (CLM26 ) is supportive of sugar today, with...
jetcityimage Piper Sandler upgraded Huntington Bancshares ( HBAN ) to neutral from Underweight after the company announced increased stock buybacks and its Q1 results featured an intensified focus on cost control. Huntington Bancshares ( HBAN ), undergoing integration of two sizeable acquisitions, posted Q1 earnings that exceeded the Wall Street consensus on Thursday as its noninterest income topp...
jetcityimage Piper Sandler upgraded Huntington Bancshares ( HBAN ) to neutral from Underweight after the company announced increased stock buybacks and its Q1 results featured an intensified focus on cost control. Huntington Bancshares ( HBAN ), undergoing integration of two sizeable acquisitions, posted Q1 earnings that exceeded the Wall Street consensus on Thursday as its noninterest income topped consensus. Core fees were a highlight of the Q1 results, with several lines beating Piper's expectations. Analyst R. Scott Siefers pointed to the $3B repurchase authorization, "a heavier scrutiny on cost control," and that "recently outsized loan growth is getting 'tuned' down to reflect macro uncertainty." "Plus, with the shares having underperformed so much over the past year, the risk-reward seems to be coming into much better balance," he wrote in a note to clients. That means a Neutral rating is more appropriate, he added. The rating aligns with the SA Quant rating of Hold and contrasts with the average Wall Street rating of Buy. More on Huntington Bancshares Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Huntington Bancshares Incorporated 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Huntington Bancshares: M&A Will Strengthen Preferred Dividend Coverage Huntington targets 18%-19% ROTCE in 2027 and reiterates $1.90-$1.93 EPS path while lifting fee growth outlook to 31%-33% Huntington Bancshares Q1 earnings beat, standalone guidance reaffirmed
For decades, software stocks were considered the cream of the crop. But in today's landscape, posting solid earnings results is no longer enough to win over the market in what has become an embattled sector. Shares of IBM (NYSE: IBM) and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) tanked today after both companies reported earnings last night. Shares of IBM had fallen nearly 9%, while ServiceNow's had crashed nearly 1...
For decades, software stocks were considered the cream of the crop. But in today's landscape, posting solid earnings results is no longer enough to win over the market in what has become an embattled sector. Shares of IBM (NYSE: IBM) and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) tanked today after both companies reported earnings last night. Shares of IBM had fallen nearly 9%, while ServiceNow's had crashed nearly 18%, as of 2:02 p.m. ET. While both companies reported earnings that came in ahead of Wall Street consensus estimates, investors found other issues, including guidance and factors largely outside the companies' control, such as the Iran war. Continue reading
Earnings Call Insights: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Q1 2026 Management View “On today's call, I'd like to address 4 key areas of focus for the quarter,” including “yet another significant increase in our firmly committed load forecast to 12.2 gigawatts of new industrial load,” and “growing optimism for transformational load growth opportunities for our Indiana Electric service territory.” (President,...
Earnings Call Insights: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Q1 2026 Management View “On today's call, I'd like to address 4 key areas of focus for the quarter,” including “yet another significant increase in our firmly committed load forecast to 12.2 gigawatts of new industrial load,” and “growing optimism for transformational load growth opportunities for our Indiana Electric service territory.” (President, CEO & Chairman Jason Wells) “This morning, we reported non-GAAP EPS of $0.56 for the first quarter of 2026,” and “we are reiterating our full year 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance of $1.89 to $1.91.” (President, CEO & Chairman Wells) “We now have clear line of sight to 12.2 gigawatts of firmly committed load,” with “ERCOT approval for 3.2 gigawatts of this load,” and the company expecting “to submit the remaining 9 gigawatts of projects to ERCOT for approval within the next few weeks.” (President, CEO & Chairman Wells) “We invested $1.2 billion in the first quarter” and “remain firmly on track to execute the $6.8 billion of planned work this year,” while noting the Ohio LDC sale is “on track to close in the fourth quarter of this year.” (Executive VP & CFO Christopher Foster) Outlook “We are reiterating our full year 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance of $1.89 to $1.91,” and “over the long term, we continue to expect to grow non-GAAP EPS at the mid- to high end of our 7% to 9% annual guidance range through 2028 and 7% to 9% annually thereafter through 2035.” (President, CEO & Chairman Wells) “Beyond our base 10-year $65.5 billion plan, we will continue to fold in the over $10 billion of incremental capital investment opportunities,” including potential additional investments as the company refreshes transmission planning, which it is “targeting to complete in the second half of this year.” (Executive VP & CFO Foster) Compared with the prior quarter, management repeated the same 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance range and again pointed to incremental capital upside, while updating Houston’s “fi...
Earnings Call Insights: WEX (WEX) Q1 2026 Management view Melissa Smith (Chairman of the Board, President & CEO) said, “The first quarter marked a strong start to the year for WEX,” adding, “We exceeded the high end of our guidance range for both revenue and adjusted net income per diluted share.” Smith (Chairman of the Board, President & CEO) highlighted an AI-driven efficiency and reinvestment f...
Earnings Call Insights: WEX (WEX) Q1 2026 Management view Melissa Smith (Chairman of the Board, President & CEO) said, “The first quarter marked a strong start to the year for WEX,” adding, “We exceeded the high end of our guidance range for both revenue and adjusted net income per diluted share.” Smith (Chairman of the Board, President & CEO) highlighted an AI-driven efficiency and reinvestment framework: “In 2026, we plan to deliver $50 million in cost-saving actions, including savings from automation and modernization with a portion of the proceeds to be reinvested in the business and the remainder to flow through to margins.” On Mobility, Smith (Chairman of the Board, President & CEO) emphasized execution despite market pressure: “Payment processing transactions were down 3%, so this is not a story of the market suddenly snapping back. Rather, it's a story of improving execution.” She also said, “We are closely monitoring energy price volatility related to the Middle East conflict.” On Corporate Payments, Smith (Chairman of the Board, President & CEO) announced, “We entered into a long-term renewal with a large and strategically important travel customer,” and added, “the economics of the renewal are already contemplated in our guidance and are fully reflected in our Q1 results.” Jagtar Narula (Chief Financial Officer) framed the quarter as execution plus macro noise: “Overall, this was a very noisy quarter in the macro. But the real story is a solid performance across the business that is positioning us well for the remainder of 2026.” Outlook Narula (Chief Financial Officer) guided Q2 revenue to $727 million to $747 million and adjusted net income EPS to $4.93 to $5.13. Narula (Chief Financial Officer) raised full-year guidance to revenue of $2.82 billion to $2.88 billion and adjusted net income EPS of $18.95 to $19.55, stating, “Compared to the midpoints of the previous ranges, these represent increases of $120 million in revenue and $1.70 in EPS.” Narula (Ch...
hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Lam Research Corporation ( LRCX ) has appreciated by over 93% since I last covered it in October and gave it a Hold rating. Since I last reviewed it, Lam has been able to navigate both a complex geopolitical trade environment as well as an expansion of its served addressable market. With the latest earnings in, I’ll dive into why Lam might ne...
hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction Lam Research Corporation ( LRCX ) has appreciated by over 93% since I last covered it in October and gave it a Hold rating. Since I last reviewed it, Lam has been able to navigate both a complex geopolitical trade environment as well as an expansion of its served addressable market. With the latest earnings in, I’ll dive into why Lam might need a stock re-rating. Current Dynamics Lam just released its fiscal Q3 , which came out to a double beat as revenue stood at $5.84B, a slight beat of $80MM, but an impressive 23.7% Y/Y growth rate. On the bottom line, Lam posted a non-GAAP EPS of $1.47, which was a strong beat of 11 cents. The quarter was basically a record for Lam in terms of both top and bottom line, which raised the industry-wide outlook for the remainder of the year. It beat the firm’s own guidance in terms of revenue, and this was largely thanks to the customer support business group and advanced packaging applications. Diving deeper, it reflects the intense technological shifts occurring in the semiconductor market as the foundry applications remained the dominant driver of systems revenue at 54%. Though this was a Q/Q decline from 59%, this was mainly linked to an explosion of memory-related investments . DRAM revenue reached an all-time high as well, accounting for 27% of systems revenue, up from the previous quarter at 23%. This is largely attributed to the transition to 1c node devices and the high capital intensity of high bandwidth memory ("HBM") production. On the NAND side, it still represents the smaller portion of the revenue mix at 12%, though it has shown sequential improvement. Management has stated that the NAND market is on the verge of a major upgrade cycle , with $40B in conversion spending anticipated as customers transition to architectures exceeding 200 layers. This demand is effectively a direct result of AI data center requirements for high-speed and high-capacity enterprise SSDs...
Earnings Call Insights: Oceaneering International (OII) Q1 2026 Management View “I'm pleased with our first quarter results, which reinforce our confidence in the year ahead. We generated consolidated revenue and adjusted EBITDA consistent with our guidance and drove strong commercial momentum, capturing new awards and extensions across the portfolio.” (President, CEO & Director Roderick Larson) “...
Earnings Call Insights: Oceaneering International (OII) Q1 2026 Management View “I'm pleased with our first quarter results, which reinforce our confidence in the year ahead. We generated consolidated revenue and adjusted EBITDA consistent with our guidance and drove strong commercial momentum, capturing new awards and extensions across the portfolio.” (President, CEO & Director Roderick Larson) “Importantly, we further solidified our outlook with a strong first quarter order intake of approximately $1 billion, one of the healthiest intakes since 2020, which resulted in a constructive first quarter book-to-bill ratio.” (President, CEO & Director Larson) “SSR awards totaled approximately $300 million, including projects extending to 2031, which improves our visibility into utilization levels across the next several years.” (President, CEO & Director Larson) “As we shared on our last earnings call, we formally introduced Momentum, our next-generation electric work-class ROV... We expect to mobilize it on one of our U.S. Gulf vessels during the second quarter.” (President, CEO & Director Larson) “First and foremost, the safety of Oceaneers is our top priority and all in the region are accounted for and safe... Operationally, we've experienced intermittent disruption during this period, though the consolidated financial impact has thus far been modest.” (President, CEO & Director Larson) “Overall, results were in line with the guidance we provided last quarter.” (Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer Michael Sumruld) Outlook “We expect to build on our first quarter results with sequential improvement... we expect our revenue to increase and EBITDA to be in the range of $100 million to $110 million.” (President, CEO & Director Larson) “Against that backdrop, we are reaffirming our consolidated guidance ranges of low to mid-single-digit revenue growth and EBITDA of $390 million to $440 million.” (President, CEO & Director Larson) “For IMDS... Middle East activity remains un...
OpenAI is introducing an artificial intelligence model that’s intended to be better at completing work without much direction, part of a push to keep pace with rivals like Anthropic PBC in courting business customers. The ChatGPT maker on Thursday unveiled GPT 5.5, a new model that it says is better at aiding scientists, streamlining software development and carrying out more complex tasks. That i...
OpenAI is introducing an artificial intelligence model that’s intended to be better at completing work without much direction, part of a push to keep pace with rivals like Anthropic PBC in courting business customers. The ChatGPT maker on Thursday unveiled GPT 5.5, a new model that it says is better at aiding scientists, streamlining software development and carrying out more complex tasks. That includes using email, spreadsheets, calendars and other applications to follow a user’s commands on a computer. “It just goes and kind of figures it out, deals with ambiguity,” OpenAI co-founder and President Greg Brockman said of the model’s ability to accomplish tasks without much guidance. “It’s a much more intuitive experience.” OpenAI and Anthropic are locked in a heated battle to convince a broader mix of businesses to pay for their software and offset the immense cost of building more advanced systems. The two companies are particularly focused on pushing out AI software that is more adept at coding, cybersecurity and scientific applications. Both firms are also expected to move ahead with initial public offerings as soon as this year , adding pressure to bolster revenue. Anthropic has gained new momentum in recent months, fueled in part by demand for AI coding tools that streamline the process of software development. Earlier this month, Anthropic unveiled a more powerful AI model called Mythos that it said is capable of detecting and exploiting security vulnerabilities in critical software. The company has limited release of that tool to a select group of partners; OpenAI has taken similar steps with its own cyber-focused model. In a briefing with reporters, Brockman stressed that GPT-5.5 is “extremely” good at coding, a lucrative market for AI developers. Brockman also said the model will be used to power a so-called super app that OpenAI plans to launch, bringing together its chatbot, coding tool and web browser. Last week, OpenAI also rolled out an early version ...
Study of fossilised beaks shows patterns of wear and suggests some ancient species were up to 19 metres long Giant “kraken-like” octopuses that used powerful beaks to crunch through bones of prey were among the most formidable predators of the Cretaceous oceans, according to research. Analysis of dozens of newly identified fossils reveals that some ancient octopus species reached up to 19 metres i...
Study of fossilised beaks shows patterns of wear and suggests some ancient species were up to 19 metres long Giant “kraken-like” octopuses that used powerful beaks to crunch through bones of prey were among the most formidable predators of the Cretaceous oceans, according to research. Analysis of dozens of newly identified fossils reveals that some ancient octopus species reached up to 19 metres in length, meaning they would have rivalled – and possibly even preyed upon – apex predators such as mosasaurs and plesiosaurs. Continue reading...
The following companies are expected to report earnings after hours on 04/23/2026. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.Intel Corporation (INTC)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The semiconductor company's consensus earnings
The following companies are expected to report earnings after hours on 04/23/2026. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.Intel Corporation (INTC)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The semiconductor company's consensus earnings
OpenAI just announced its new GPT-5.5 model, which the company calls its "smartest and most intuitive to use model yet, and the next step toward a new way of getting work done on a computer." OpenAI just released GPT-5.4 last month , but says that the new GPT-5.5 "excels" at tasks like writing and debugging code, doing research online, making spreadsheets and documents, and doing that work across ...
OpenAI just announced its new GPT-5.5 model, which the company calls its "smartest and most intuitive to use model yet, and the next step toward a new way of getting work done on a computer." OpenAI just released GPT-5.4 last month , but says that the new GPT-5.5 "excels" at tasks like writing and debugging code, doing research online, making spreadsheets and documents, and doing that work across different tools. "Instead of carefully managing every step, you can give GPT-5.5 a messy, multi-part task and trust it to plan, use tools, check its work, navigate through ambiguity, and keep going," according to OpenAI. The company also notes that … Read the full story at The Verge.
You just inherited an IRA from a deceased loved one. While you're likely still mourning the loss, you may also be relieved to have the extra cash to spend how you like. So it can be a bit of a shock when you learn you don't have complete control over the funds. If the money comes from a traditional IRA, you'll owe taxes on the withdrawals. You'll also likely have to follow the 10-year rule to avoi...
You just inherited an IRA from a deceased loved one. While you're likely still mourning the loss, you may also be relieved to have the extra cash to spend how you like. So it can be a bit of a shock when you learn you don't have complete control over the funds. If the money comes from a traditional IRA, you'll owe taxes on the withdrawals. You'll also likely have to follow the 10-year rule to avoid IRS penalties. Here's how that works. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Yet Another Dead NASA Scientist: Nuclear Propulsion Expert Was Found Charred Inside Crashed Tesla Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The case of yet another top NASA nuclear engineer turning up dead in a fiery crash has hit the headlines, adding to the dark and mysterious pattern of experts tied to advanced propulsion and space secrets apparently being targeted. Joshua LeBlanc, 29, a tea...
Yet Another Dead NASA Scientist: Nuclear Propulsion Expert Was Found Charred Inside Crashed Tesla Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The case of yet another top NASA nuclear engineer turning up dead in a fiery crash has hit the headlines, adding to the dark and mysterious pattern of experts tied to advanced propulsion and space secrets apparently being targeted. Joshua LeBlanc, 29, a team lead on NASA’s most cutting-edge nuclear thermal propulsion projects, was found charred beyond recognition inside his burned Tesla after vanishing from his Huntsville, Alabama home. His family immediately feared abduction. He left his phone and wallet behind—an act they called completely uncharacteristic. Tesla Sentry Mode data later showed the vehicle sat motionless at Huntsville International Airport for four hours the morning of July 22, 2025. The car was discovered that afternoon after colliding with a guardrail, slamming into trees, and erupting in flames. Authorities confirmed his identity days later through forensic examination. A NASA nuclear scientist was found deceased in his Tesla after colliding with a guardrail, leaving his body so burned that he was completely unrecognizable, according to a new report from Fox News. 29-year-old Joshua LeBlanc, who worked on nuclear propulsion projects, died in a… https://t.co/C793en0aeU pic.twitter.com/8YIhgG7fE3 — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 22, 2026 LeBlanc had worked at NASA for over five years, first as team lead for the Space Nuclear Propulsion (SNP) Instrumentation and Control Maturation project, then leading NASA’s Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operation (DRACO)—a nuclear thermal propulsion engine designed to slash travel times to Mars and beyond. His family told local outlets the trip west was never part of his plans for the day, and he had been in regular contact right up until he vanished. “They feared he had been abducted,” reports confirmed. NASA nuclear engineer found dead in burned Tesla after van...