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On May 1, 2026, Howden Re hired five professionals to expand its cyber reinsurance team in response to rising client demand, while Zurich Insurance Group promoted Patrick McBride to the newly created position of Head of International Construction. McBride relocates to London to lead the Global Specialty Construction & Surety team, reporting to Kelly Kinzer.
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte signed Senate Bill 620, extending administrative license suspension for refusing breath alcohol tests from six to nine months effective January 1, 2027. The legislation aims to close a legal loophole encouraging non-cooperation with law enforcement regarding driving under the influence. Backers cite over 260 fatalities since 2018 due to impaired drivers as context for the change. The bill received bipartisan support during passage.
Disney reports Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will debut under $80 million during the Memorial Day weekend, trailing behind Solo: A Star Wars Story's four-day total despite its significantly lower budget. Released five years after Rise of Skywalker, the film aims to introduce younger generations to the franchise through a cost-effective approach led by Jon Favreau.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick stated at iicon that GTA 6 will exclude real-world brand partnerships because the game features entirely fictional brands. He explained that players intuitively distinguish between real and fake items, making authentic placements impossible without breaking the game's satirical integrity. While contrasting this with the NBA series, Zelnick emphasized maintaining purity for the franchise despite potential lost revenue opportunities.
According to reports, Netflix has agreed to a $500 million deal for a prequel to The Crown written by Peter Morgan. The series will dramatize five decades starting from Queen Victoria's death in 1901 and concluding with Princess Elizabeth's 1947 wedding. While unconfirmed by Netflix, the project involves multiple seasons and explores historical periods Morgan deemed too close to the present for direct dramatization.