Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Waaree Solar Americas Invests $30M in United Solar Holdings via Series B Share Subscription
Waaree Solar Americas, the US manufacturing arm of Waaree Energies, signed a share subscription agreement to purchase 5.37 million Series B preferred shares of United Solar Holdings for roughly $30 million. The investment secures a long‑term supply of traceable polysilicon from United Solar’s Oman plant for Waaree’s expanding solar manufacturing operations.
pv magazine
Social•Mar 11, 2026
Ohio Judge Rules Kalshi Prediction Markets Are Gambling
An Ohio federal judge ruled that Kalshi’s sports prediction markets qualify as gambling and must follow state regulations, rejecting the company’s claim that its contracts are federally regulated financial swaps. The decision backed Ohio regulators seeking to block Kalshi from...
By Vox – Money
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Active Dynamics Acquires First Brands' Walbro Business for $50M
Active Dynamics announced the acquisition of First Brands' Walbro business for $50 million. The purchase expands Active Dynamics' presence in the automotive parts market, adding Walbro's fuel pump and carburetor product lines. The transaction was announced on March 11, 2026.
Investing.com – News
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Quince Secures $500M Series E Funding at $10B Valuation
Direct‑to‑consumer fashion brand Quince raised $500 million in a Series E round, valuing the company at $10 billion. The round was backed by Basis Set Ventures, Wellington Management, Wndrco, Marcy Venture Partners and Ballie Gifford. The capital will support Quince’s global expansion and...
Fashionista
Video•Mar 11, 2026
U.S. Navy Faces Massive Missile Gap | GRAVITAS
The video examines the U.S. Navy’s looming “missile gap” as four Ohio‑class guided‑missile submarines (SSGNs) approach decommissioning, exposing a shortfall in conventional strike firepower. Each SSGN carries 154 Tomahawk missiles, totaling 616 launch tubes. Planners estimate the retirements, combined with aging...
By WION
Video•Mar 11, 2026
A World War? Iran War Draws in More than Regional Rivals • FRANCE 24 English
The France 24 debate focused on the rapidly expanding conflict that began with Israel and the United States targeting Iran’s leadership, now spilling into the Strait of Hormuz and jeopardizing the flow of roughly one‑fifth of the world’s petroleum. U.S....
By FRANCE 24 English
Video•Mar 11, 2026
Anthropic Goes to Court While Claude Goes to War in Iran
The episode centers on the escalating showdown between Anthropic and the U.S. Department of War, where the company’s Claude model is simultaneously tangled in court battles and reportedly deployed in high‑stakes cyber operations against Iran. After Secretary of War...
By Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)
Video•Mar 11, 2026
America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson
The Council on Foreign Relations released a podcast episode titled “America at 250: The Lend‑Lease Act, With Lynne Olson,” where historian Lynne Olson discusses the 1941 Lend‑Lease Act and the fierce domestic political battles that paved the way for U.S....
By Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Video•Mar 11, 2026
Citi, StanChart Evacuate Dubai Offices, HSBC Closes Qatar Branches as Fears Grow • FRANCE 24
The video reports a rapid escalation of Iran’s missile and drone campaign across the Gulf, culminating in two unmanned aircraft crashing near Dubai International Airport and prompting multinational banks to shutter or evacuate regional offices. The security shockwave forced Citi,...
By FRANCE 24 English
Video•Mar 11, 2026
US Senate Live | Mega Showdown Over Partial Shutdown | Lawmakers Shred Trump Over Iran War
Senate Democrat leader Chris Murphy announced that a bloc of Senate Democrats is escalating its opposition to President Donald Trump’s Iran strike. The group has filed roughly six War Powers resolutions that would force the Senate to vote daily on...
By Mint
Video•Mar 11, 2026
The DEEP VZN Scandal: How Good Intentions Nearly Ended the World
The podcast episode dissects the Deep Vision initiative, a U.S. Agency for Development (USAD) program authorized with a $125 million, five‑year budget to hunt, characterize, and publish thousands of previously unknown viruses. Its stated goal was to improve pandemic preparedness, but...
By Sam Harris
Video•Mar 11, 2026
How Iran-US-Israel Relations Turned From Allies to Decades of Hostility
The video traces how Iran’s relationship with Israel and the United States shifted from early cooperation to present‑day hostility, highlighting pivotal events that reshaped Middle‑East geopolitics. In 1948, Iran was among the first nations to recognize Israel, receiving Israeli training for...
By Al Jazeera English
Video•Mar 11, 2026
Ukraine Will Produce 4 Million Military Drones This Year
Ukraine announced a goal to manufacture four million military drones in 2024, dramatically expanding its unmanned‑air capabilities. The surge aims to replace foreign‑sourced components with domestically produced systems, bolstering supply chain resilience. Experts say one‑way attack drones now account for...
By Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Video•Mar 11, 2026
IEA Recommends Record 400M Barrel Oil Release Amid Iran War | AJ #shorts
The International Energy Agency announced a historic emergency release of 400 million barrels of crude, the largest drawdown of strategic reserves ever undertaken. The decision follows the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened hostilities between Iran and Israel,...
By Al Jazeera English
News•Mar 11, 2026
Army Launching First Operational Makerspace in Europe
The U.S. Army’s 21st Theater Sustainment Command will open an Innovation Lab in Kaiserslautern, Germany on March 13, marking the first operational makerspace the Army has deployed in Europe. The 10,000‑square‑foot facility links frontline soldiers directly to Army Development Command and...
By Federal News Network
News•Mar 11, 2026
HyperLight, UMC, and Wavetek Announce Strategic Partnership for High-Volume Foundry Production of TFLN Chiplet™ Platform
HyperLight, UMC and its subsidiary Wavetek have formed a strategic partnership to launch high‑volume foundry production of the TFLN Chiplet™ Platform on both 6‑inch and 8‑inch wafers. The collaboration leverages UMC’s extensive wafer capacity to move thin‑film lithium niobate photonics...
By Financial Post
News•Mar 11, 2026
How Might Estrogen Affect Hypertension Risk at Menopause?
Women entering perimenopause and postmenopause face a heightened hypertension risk, with roughly 41% developing high blood pressure after menopause. A new study in Mathematical Biosciences uses a mathematical model to show estrogen’s vasodilatory effect as the primary mechanism protecting premenopausal...
By Medical News Today
News•Mar 11, 2026
Kerry Washington Talks Possibility of ‘Scandal’ Revival at ‘Imperfect Women’ Premiere
Kerry Washington, promoting Apple TV+’s Imperfect Women, was asked about a possible Scandal reunion and redirected the question to creator Shonda Rhimes. Co‑star Tony Goldwyn gave a matching response, also pointing to Rhimes for any revival plans. Fans have already...
By Men’s Journal
News•Mar 11, 2026
With Newpress, Iz and Johnny Harris Incubate Video Journalism for the Creator Era
Johnny and Iz Harris have launched Newpress, a production company and community platform designed to incubate creator‑journalists. The venture, built on the success of Johnny Harris’s 7.5 million‑subscriber YouTube channel, already backs three flagship shows that blend deep‑dive reporting with high‑production...
By Nieman Lab
News•Mar 11, 2026
Bimekizumab Demonstrates Superiority Over Risankizumab in Psoriatic Arthritis Trial
UCB reported that its dual IL‑17A/F inhibitor bimekizumab outperformed AbbVie’s IL‑23 blocker risankizumab in the Phase III BE BOLD head‑to‑head trial in psoriatic arthritis. In 553 patients, bimekizumab achieved a statistically significant higher ACR50 response at week 16, meeting the primary superiority endpoint....
By BioPharm International
News•Mar 11, 2026
Ethanol Production Hits Two Month High, Supply Sinks to One Month Low
U.S. ethanol output climbed to an average 1.126 million barrels per day last week, the highest level in two months and up 31,000 bpd from the prior week. At the same time, inventories slipped to a four‑week low of 25.58 million barrels, reflecting...
By Brownfield Ag News
News•Mar 11, 2026
Dow Slides 300 Points as Oil Prices Move Higher Again Amid Iran Conflict: Live Updates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped roughly 300 points as oil prices surged toward $90 a barrel amid heightened Iran‑Israel tensions. The International Energy Agency announced a record release of 400 million barrels to cushion supply disruptions, further fueling market volatility....
By CNBC – Markets
News•Mar 11, 2026
WHO Foundation, Novo Nordisk Collaborate on Childhood Obesity Prevention in India
The WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk have launched a joint initiative to curb childhood obesity in India through a scalable, school‑based health program. The partnership will fund health‑system readiness, early risk identification, and physical‑activity promotion as part of Novo Nordisk’s...
By The Hindu Business Line – All
News•Mar 11, 2026
FDA Drug Official Moves To Hire A Friend Who Touts Unproven Claims About Antidepressants
The FDA’s acting CDER director, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is reportedly moving to hire Dr. Adam Urato, a maternal‑fetal specialist who is petitioning the agency to add boxed warnings about alleged pregnancy risks of antidepressants. Urato’s claims rely on limited...
By Scary Mommy
Blog•Mar 11, 2026
Trump Expands Ban On Foreigners Receiving Small Business Loans
The Trump administration announced that the Small Business Administration will prohibit foreign nationals from accessing any federal small‑business loan program, expanding a ban that previously covered only core loans. The new rule adds the Surety Bond program and the Microloan...
By ZeroHedge – Markets
News•Mar 11, 2026
Biomanufacturing Seen as Key for Driving Domestic Crop Demand
Biomanufacturing is being positioned as a catalyst for domestic demand of row crops, according to Beth Conerty of the iFAB tech hub. By converting corn dextrose and soy‑based glycerol into value‑added chemicals, fuels, and ingredients, the sector creates new revenue...
By Brownfield Ag News
News•Mar 11, 2026
Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act Targets DEF Issues for Farmers
The U.S. Senate is reviewing the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act, which would direct the EPA to modify regulations so diesel engines in agricultural equipment are not forced into automatic shutdown or derate mode due to diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)...
By Brownfield Ag News
News•Mar 11, 2026
Marshall Women’s Swim & Dive Team Members File Title IX Lawsuit Over Cut Program
Fifteen members of Marshall University’s women’s swim and dive team have filed a class‑action lawsuit alleging Title IX violations after the school announced the program’s elimination at the end of the 2025‑26 season. The university cites an $819,000 annual budget, inadequate...
By SwimSwam
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Ferm Food Acquires Orkla's Former Skovlund Facility to Scale Fermented Plant-Based Ingredients
Danish food‑tech startup Ferm Food announced the acquisition of Orkla’s former manufacturing plant in Skovlund, Denmark, to expand its production of lacto‑fermented plant‑based ingredients. The takeover, scheduled for April 1, will enable the company to ramp up capacity to nearly 20,000 tonnes...
Green Queen
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Confluxe Raises $1.6M Pre‑seed Round Led by Wavemaker Partners
India‑focused fashion platform Confluxe announced the closing of a $1.6 million pre‑seed round led by Wavemaker Partners with participation from Kriscore Capital. The platform, founded by former Myntra and H&M executives, aims to help global fashion and lifestyle brands enter and...
afaqs! (India)
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Puratos to Acquire Dawn Foods in Global Bakery Ingredients Deal
Belgian bakery ingredients group Puratos announced a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Dawn Foods, creating a combined global bakery ingredients supplier. The undisclosed transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, with both companies...
Food Navigator (Europe)
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
HBO Max and Paramount+ to Combine Into One Streaming Platform
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global announced that their streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+ will merge into a single platform, consolidating content libraries. The announcement was made on March 11, 2026, with no financial terms disclosed.
Book Riot
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Rimal Semiconductors Secures Bridge Funding From Keheilan Asset Management
Saudi-based chip design startup Rimal Semiconductors announced it has closed a bridge funding round led by Keheilan Asset Management, with participation from an undisclosed regional investor. The undisclosed amount will be used to expand chip design operations, diversify manufacturing partnerships,...
Wamda
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Anduril Industries to Acquire Space-Tracking Firm ExoAnalytic Solutions
Anduril Industries announced it will acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a provider of a large commercial network of telescopes for satellite and space debris tracking. The terms were undisclosed, but the deal will expand Anduril's space business and integrate ExoAnalytic's data into...
SpaceNews
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Aditi Toys Raises ₹36 Cr in Funding Round Led by GVFL
Indian toy manufacturer Aditi Toys announced it has raised ₹36 Cr (≈$3.9 M) in a fresh funding round led by venture capital firm GVFL (Gujarat Venture Finance Limited). The capital will be used to expand product innovation, increase manufacturing capacity, and pursue...
Inc42
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Heck Food Buys Back 25% Stake From Panoramic, Returning to Family Control
Heck Food announced it will buy back the 25% stake held by private‑equity investor Panoramic, ending an 11‑year partnership and restoring full family ownership. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Just Food
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Nueva Network Acquires Latino Podcast Awards
Nueva Network announced the acquisition of the Latino Podcast Awards, adding the longest‑running Latino podcast recognition platform to its portfolio. The deal was revealed at the company's second annual upfront in New York, expanding its presence across Hispanic markets. Financial...
Radio Ink
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Vista Gold Raises US$44.85 Million in Underwritten Public Offering
Vista Gold Corp. completed an underwritten public offering of 17.9 million common shares at US$2.50 each, raising US$44.85 million, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option for 2.34 million additional shares. The proceeds will be used to advance exploration...
Resource World Magazine
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
Acteon's 2H Acquires Upstream Engineering to Expand Offshore Capability
Acteon, via its engineering consultancy 2H, has acquired Houston‑based engineering, procurement and construction specialist Upstream Engineering, expanding its offshore engineering capabilities and strengthening its fixed‑platform offering. The acquisition adds platform design and turnkey‑project expertise, doubling 2H's fixed‑platform depth capability to...
Offshore Engineer (OE Digital)
Deals•Mar 10, 2026
IRIS Metals Signs Definitive Farm‑in Agreement to Earn up to 90% of Finley Basin Tungsten Project
IRIS Metals (ASX:IR1) entered a definitive farm‑in agreement with Finley Mining Inc., granting it the right to earn up to a 90% ownership stake in the Finley Basin tungsten project in Montana by spending up to US$2 million on exploration over...
Stockhead – Resources (Australia)