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The FDA has scolded Pfizer over Facebook ads for the cancer drug Adcetris, accusing the Big Pharma of failing to adequately communicate the indication, contraindications and risks. Continuing a wave of actions against drug ads in recent weeks, the FDA sent (PDF) Pfizer an untitled letter outlining its issues with promotional materials for the CD30-directed antibody-drug conjugate Adcetris. The FDA ruled the Facebook ads misbrand Adcetris and make distributing the drug a violation of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. FDA officials found fault with video ads that made statements such as: “Recently diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma?” and: “A new T-cell lymphoma diagnosis brings many questions.” In the FDA’s view, the claims suggest Adcetris is approved for the general treatment of T-cell lymphoma. One of the video ads clarified that Adcetris is authorized for adults with certain CD30-expressing T-cell lymphomas, but that too fell short of the FDA’s desired level of specificity. Adcetris is indicated for use in adults with previously untreated systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma or other CD30-expressing peripheral T-cell lymphomas in combination with cyclophosphamide,  » Read More

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Products Events & Resources Events Register for an upcoming webinar and track which industry events our analysts attend. Learn More → About Article by Rachel Wolff   |   Apr 13, 2026 The news: Instagram now allows creators to use affiliate links to tag products in Reels and earn commissions on resulting sales, platform head Adam Mosseri announced last week . This marks Instagram’s second attempt at an affiliate program after sunsetting its previous experiment in 2022. Why now? Instagram is keen to capitalize on the booming social commerce opportunity . We expect social commerce sales to surpass $100 billion for the first time this year, while more than half of social network users will also be social buyers.

The series will run from June 1 through Aug. 6 at more than 285 Cinemark theaters across the United States. PLANO, Texas — Cinemark movie theaters announced the return of its popular Summer Movie Clubhouse program, offering affordable tickets to 10 family-friendly movies. The series will run from June 1 through Aug. 6 at more than 285 Cinemark theaters across the United States. Tickets will go on sale for $1.75 on May 13 and will be available on Cinemark.com, via the Cinemark mobile app, or at participating box offices. Cinemark’s Chief Marketing and Content Officer, Wanda Gierhart Fearing, highlighted the program’s goal of fostering a love for the theatrical experience among younger audiences. “This program gives families an affordable, easy way to enjoy beloved films together and build the kind of memories that turn today’s young movie fans into lifelong moviegoers," Fearing said in a statement. Movies are scheduled primarily on Wednesday mornings, with a limited number of locations offering additional times on Mondays and Thursdays. The 2026 Summer Movie Clubhouse lineup includes: "Paddington" "Sonic the Hedgehog" "KPop Demon Hunters Sing Along" "Shrek Forever After" "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" "A Minecraft Movie" "Dog Man" "Live-action How to Train

The Carlton Hotel, a historic hotel in Atascadero in San Luis Obispo County, is embarking on a new chapter as it reopens its doors, marking a significant milestone for the nearly century-old property.  After several years of renovation and restoration, The Carlton Hotel has opened as part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio . The premium brand consists of independent boutique hotels that retain their unique character and identity.  The Carlton Hotel announced its reopening and rebranding in a social media post and included a picture of the recently refurbished hotel.  Rooms are available across several categories, including Orchard King, Guild Loft, Legacy King, Legacy Two Queen, Garden Balcony King, Heritage Suite, Garden Patio King, and more.  The hotel includes a business center, a gift shop, a fitness center, and meeting space. Guests can also access the Back Porch Bakery, a community-driven cafe located within the hotel on El Camino Real.   Reimagined Landmark Built almost 100 years ago, the Carlton Hotel was the result of ironworker Robert Bentley and woodworker John Bourgault, according to the hotel’s website .  The hotel was originally built in 1928 as a two-story building and was named ‘The Annex.’ It included luxury rooms and a retail

Getty/GOAL Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has updated his Instagram profile picture to an iconic photo of LeBron James from the 2016 NBA finals. This highly symbolic gesture signals the 18-year-old's profound belief that his team can overcome their two-goal deficit in the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid and deliver a miraculous comeback. Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron Yamal has made a defiant digital statement ahead of the crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg. The teenager replaced his social media image with a picture of James clutching the Larry O'Brien Trophy after the Cleveland Cavaliers became the first NBA side to overturn a 3-1 series deficit. By aligning himself with this specific moment, the winger is sending a clear message that the tie is far from over despite the current scoreline, drawing immense inspiration from one of the greatest underdog recoveries in modern sporting history. "He’s one of the role models who can inspire me for tomorrow’s game," Yamal said on Monday when asked about the change. "I hope I play as well as he does. We have a lot of veterans, young players… I’m not the only one." Getty Images Sport The hunt for European glory For a club

Anna Kepner’s stepbrother has been indicted on federal charges months after the 18-year-old cheerleader was found dead during a family vacation on a Carnival cruise ship. The 16-year-old stepbrother is facing federal charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse, according to a statement Monday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. Court documents show the motion in the case was initially filed Feb. 2 under seal, but the case was transferred to adult prosecution and unsealed Friday. The press release refers to him only as T.H., and that is also how he is referred to in the court documents. He has been released into the custody of a guardian, but not his parents, according to court documents. Lawyers for T.H. did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment. Anna Kepner was found dead Nov. 7 while vacationing with her family on a Carnival Horizon cruise ship. The cruise ship returned to the Port of Miami the next day, as planned, Carnival said in a statement at the time. The press release says that while in international waters en route to Miami, “T.H. allegedly sexually assaulted and intentionally killed Kepner.” The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office

Posted in: Conventions, Events, Games, Minecraft, TwitchCon, Video Games | Tagged: minecraft, TwitchCon Europe Those attending TwitchCon Europe this May will see something cool from Minecraft, as Twitch and Mojang Studios bring an in-person experience to TwitchCon Europe 2026 (May 30–31) in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Article Summary Minecraft brings an interactive, real-life experience to TwitchCon Europe 2026 in Rotterdam. Fans can explore hands-on Minecraft worlds, themed biomes, and exclusive community meetups onsite. Meet top Minecraft creators like Tubbo and Aimsey, plus enjoy live IRL tournaments and insider panels. Don’t miss The Midoffs Live, a high-speed Minecraft speedrunning event hosted by Tubbo and friends. Twitch has partnered with Mojang Studios for a new kind of in-person experience, as they are bringing Minecraft to life at TwitchCon Europe 2026. During the event next month, attendees will be able to explore a special kind of interactive setup that will let them essentially explore the world of Minecraft. Not a lot of details were revealed as they're clearly looking to make it a surprise for those who head to Amsterdam. But we do have a few notes from the announcement here, along with a quote from Twitch, as it will happen from May 30-31, 2026

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Lawmakers and advocacy groups aren’t the only people with strong thoughts about Meta’s smart glasses. Apparently, Snap CEO, Evan Spiegel, has some opinions, too. In an interview with YouTuber David Senra, Spiegel had some choice words about Meta’s reputation in the space. Spoiler alert: he’s not a huge fan. “It’s much more harmful for Luxottica than it is for Meta. I think Meta needed to partner with Luxottica because the Meta brand is not something that people want to put anywhere near their face,” Spiegel said. “I think that Meta really needed .” Spiegel also forecasted the partnership as potentially ill-fated for EssilorLuxottica, the maker of Ray-Bans, which, of course, teamed up with Meta to make its Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and the Meta Ray-Ban Display. Evan Spiegel talks Snap Spectales vs. Meta Raybans. Feels a vertically-integrated approach targeting higher end (eg. Tesla with Roadster, Apple with iPhone) is the move for smart glasses. Also, says brand association is risky for Luxxotica: “I think it’s much more harmful for… https://t.co/tOx4LTpX6Q pic.twitter.com/LqOBbVz05T — Bearly AI (@bearlyai) April 12, 2026 “What’s challenging for Luxottica is that they took like the most iconic, crazy-high-margin product and they destroyed the margin and then