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India is charting a pragmatic AI regulatory path that steers between the United States' loosely‑controlled environment and the European Union's stringent compliance regime. IAIRO founder Amit Sheth says the framework will nurture innovation while protecting users, focusing on high‑value, sector‑specific AI rather than capital‑intensive consumer models. The organization is building the IndiaAI platform to deliver compact, task‑oriented models for domains such as healthcare, agriculture, finance and climate. Strengthening a deep talent pipeline and domestic IP is presented as essential for sovereign AI growth.
Rare earth elements are critical for clean‑energy technologies, but the geopolitical push to cut China’s dominance is driving extraction in fragile ecosystems such as the deep‑sea Pacific mud, Brazil’s Amazon, Greenland, Mongolia and Madagascar. Mining and processing produce massive toxic...
Capcom has quietly removed the Enigma DRM from the Resident Evil 4 Remake, ending a month‑long experiment that began on February 3 after the game originally launched with Denuvo protection. Independent testing by Digital Foundry showed the Enigma layer could sap up...
New reporting from me taking you inside the $QURE - FDA Huntington's gene therapy imbroglio. I spoke to a senior FDA official late yesterday, who told me agency reviewers "are not convinced there’s any therapeutic benefit of the product. If...
Eversheds Sutherland announced that Ellen Connell has joined its Litigation Practice Group as a partner, bolstering the firm’s securities enforcement capabilities. Based in Washington, DC, Connell will focus on complex, high‑stakes regulatory investigations. The hire expands the firm’s global investigations...
Universities are shifting to data‑intensive research, AI, and immersive learning, demanding campus‑wide, high‑performance connectivity. Legacy copper LANs struggle with bandwidth, latency, and scalability, forcing costly, disruptive upgrades. Optical LAN (OLAN) leverages fiber to deliver 10‑25 Gbps today and a clear path...
The FDA concluded that UniQure’s experimental gene therapy for Huntington’s disease has not demonstrated therapeutic benefit based on existing clinical data. Reviewers said they are not persuaded by the evidence, prompting the agency to block the company from submitting a...
A Texas broker‑dealer, Apex Clearing Corp., told a Fifth Circuit appeals court that the SEC imposed harsher settlement terms on it than on other firms targeted in the agency’s Biden‑era crackdown on off‑channel communications. The SEC denied Apex’s request to...
Pet Valu Holdings reported a robust fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 performance, with system‑wide sales climbing 9.2% to $423.7 million and annual sales up 5.6% to $1.53 billion. The retailer opened 14 new stores, bringing its network to 863 locations, and posted adjusted...
Dolgo has launched an AI‑enabled expertise transfer platform to help maritime firms retain critical know‑how as an aging workforce retires. The system captures formal SOPs and informal troubleshooting dialogues, then delivers just‑in‑time guidance while rewarding the original knowledge contributors. Early...
The anti‑ageing skin‑care conference introduced the concept of biodesynchronosis, framing skin ageing as a loss of regulatory coordination rather than merely chronological time. Speakers argued that traditional markers like wrinkles miss upstream failures, and that recovery speed after stress better...
The New Zealand Defence Force has signed a contract with Syos Aerospace to acquire a tri‑service uncrewed kit, covering ground, surface and aerial platforms. The package includes SG400 uncrewed ground vehicles, SM300 uncrewed surface vessels, SA2 reconnaissance UAVs and SA7 UAVs...
A software-defined vehicle (SDV) shifts core vehicle functions from hardware to software, enabling centralized computing that can be updated over‑the‑air. This architecture lets automakers add features, improve performance, and meet safety regulations long after a car leaves the showroom. Leading...
Austrian firm Accupower has launched Natec Home, a residential sodium‑ion battery offering 7.68 kWh capacity, 3.8 kW power output, and a €3,990 price comparable to lithium systems. It operates from –30 °C to 50 °C, holds an IP65 rating, and can be paralleled up...
Rare Earths Norway announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its Fen project, Europe’s largest rare‑earth deposit, now pegged at 15.9 million tonnes – an 81% increase over the 2022 figure. The new estimate eclipses Sweden’s Per Geijer deposit, positioning Fen as...
Alzheimer’s research is increasingly looking beyond plaques and tangles to the brain’s immune response. A study published in Elsevier's Pharmacological Research journal used AI to screen 1.6M compounds for a Galectin-3 (Gal-3) blocker that could cross the brain barrier. In Alzheimer’s-like...
Wondering if the big @SpaceX #Starlink presence at #MWC26 is basically an attempt to persuade European policymakers to allow it access to 2GHz MSS spectrum - despite all the #sovereignty concerns in Brussels Seems that AST/VF is likely a more...
McDonald’s unveiled the Big Arch, its biggest burger ever, and CEO Chris Kempczinski promoted it with a personal Instagram video. The post sparked criticism, with users calling the CEO’s reaction inauthentic and turning the clip into a meme. Burger King retaliated...
Crude Oil prices are at about the mid-point of a 20-year range $150 Crude is NOT NOT out of the question for 2026 With Gavin in power in California, $10 per gal gas is within sight All for homeless tents under every bridge...
Everyone assuming the Oil move is inflationary. An Oil spike historically more often than not precedes equity tail events and economic recessions. Why? Speed of Oil move is deflationary shock.
The latest end‑of‑2025 earnings reports reveal a stark split among U.S. retail and restaurant chains. While several large retailers posted double‑digit revenue growth, many discount and legacy operators saw earnings miss expectations. Tech‑enabled concepts outperformed traditional brick‑and‑mortar locations, and profit...
Great to join @kaileyleinz to walk through Iran’s retaliatory strikes, what it has left in the arsenal, and what the “big wave” of strikes Trump promised might mean. Come for the news, stay for the great maps showing strikes, US...
Defeating 1 or 2 drones isn't hard for skilled air defenders. The US military is the best in the world at it. @molkathcam & I examined past operations in the Red Sea and Iraq/Syria operations for our @CNASdc...
Pilot Travel Centers, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, is rolling out a comprehensive foodservice overhaul, extending its full hot‑deli menu to roughly 400 locations and keeping 350 franchised fast‑food outlets open around the clock. The company introduced two proprietary concepts—Pilot eats...
Trump Gambles His Presidency in His War With Iran clear and incisive analysis here by @tylerpager https://t.co/1Xtyjsqd4S via @NYTimes
Chef Sungchul Shim, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, opened Gui Steakhouse in Times Square a year ago, marrying classic American steakhouse traditions with Korean flavors and techniques. The restaurant features dry‑aged steaks cooked over a live fire of wood...
Keith Lee, a food‑centric social media personality with over 20 million followers, has become an investor in Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a fast‑food dumpling chain. The multi‑year partnership adds Lee to a celebrity‑rich investor group that includes Kevin O’Leary, RSE Ventures co‑founders,...
Cassava Technologies, backed by Nvidia, has launched the Cassava Autonomous Network, an AI‑driven system that monitors and optimises Radio Access Networks across Africa. The platform replaces manual RAN adjustments with autonomous optimisation, claiming up to 75% efficiency gains and reducing...
I've added some updates to our 3D Graphics course, including: • Pineda-style algorithm • Fill rules (top-left) • Optimizations (just a few adds per pixel) • Fixed-point rasterization • Subpixel rendering • Mouse camera control • Discussion on EGA & VGA modes • OBJ quads
Senators John Boozman (R‑AZ) and Gary Peters (D‑MI) have introduced a bipartisan bill to extend Veterans Affairs burial benefits to veterans who die in hospice or other non‑VA health settings. The legislation builds on the 2023 Dole Act expansion, which...
Thom Browne, the New York‑based tailoring label, has launched its first partnership with sportswear giant Asics, creating a limited‑edition sneaker that blends the designer’s sleek aesthetic with Asics’ performance technology. The collaboration marks a strategic move for both brands: Browne...
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Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned Iran’s drone strike on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh as “cowardly” and a breach of international law, warning that such attacks could heighten regional escalation. The drones caused a fire and minor damage but no...
The GSMA released a position paper urging governments to modernise regulatory frameworks for direct‑to‑user Low‑Earth‑Orbit (LEO) satellite services. It highlights that existing rules are fragmented and often unsuitable for new satellite‑only offerings, creating uncertainty for operators and investors. The paper...
The essay examines how Jewish law’s reliance on legal fictions clashes with modern end‑of‑life medicine. It contrasts Halakha’s categorical certainty—viewing every moment of life as sacred—with medicine’s humility that prioritizes patient comfort and informed choice. While some rabbinic authorities allow...
At a ViVE conference, CIOs from Christus Health, SSM Health and HCA Healthcare warned that variability, not scale, is the primary cost driver for large health systems. They highlighted governance gaps that allow endless project approvals but few rejections, leading...
Housing market analysts note that roughly 75,000 single‑family homes are being relisted, representing about 11% of active inventory. De‑listings surged to 60‑80% of new listings during the holiday season, reflecting sellers pulling overpriced homes. Most relistings stem from owner‑occupiers waiting...
In this episode, St. James Hospital Dublin’s Chief Data Officer Guido Giunti explains why AI transformation in healthcare must begin with AI and data literacy across all staff, not just technology deployment. He describes a blended top‑down and bottom‑up strategy that uses...
Everyone's asking "What can AI do?" Better question: "What is AI actually doing right now, in orgs already running it?" Only one helps you make a decision. 5 operational questions. Implementation reality over capability promises. Swipe. https://t.co/DWaa32oHgH
Dr. Tessa Cook, an associate professor and vice chair of practice transformation in radiology at Penn Medicine, discusses how her team approaches clinical AI implementation. She emphasizes a systematic, "set it and forget it" mindset is unrealistic; instead, AI tools...
Kansai Airports announced that the domestic section of Terminal 2 at Kansai International Airport will reopen on 1 April 2026 after a major renovation. The upgrade, started in August 2025, responds to sustained passenger growth on Peach Aviation’s domestic routes. Enhancements include self‑service baggage...
Edge computing is accelerating, prompting a shift from centralized data centers to distributed micro data centers at the edge. Grand View Research forecasts the U.S. edge‑computing market to hit $327.79 billion by 2033, growing at a 33 % CAGR. This restructuring creates...
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) frames AI as a strategic lever rather than a quick fix, emphasizing that sustainable growth stems from modernizing data, applications, and infrastructure first. A decade‑long investment in these foundations now enables the insurer...
IAMGOLD (IAG) is positioned to benefit from soaring gold prices and a strengthening macro backdrop. The company operates mines in the Americas and West Africa and is advancing its flagship Côté Gold project in Ontario. Recent restructuring and asset divestitures...
Utility electricity rates in the U.S. have risen faster than inflation since 2022, driven primarily by higher natural‑gas prices, pandemic‑induced residential demand, and under‑invested transmission infrastructure. While data centers add load in specific markets, they do not align with the...
In this brief episode, host Jordan Cooney talks with Steve Wonker, Managing Director at New Markets Advisors, about the biggest mistake leaders make when rolling out AI to knowledge teams: launching without solid data and governance frameworks. They explain that...
In this episode, David Contreras, COO and founder of Pistol Consortia, shares how his architectural practice blends entertainment design with the rigor of healthcare projects, emphasizing the emotional journey guests experience when entering a space. He discusses the challenges and...
Satellite communications constellations are crowding the microwave bands used for weather monitoring, raising concerns about radio‑frequency interference (RFI). NOAA scientists warn that emissions from broadband satellites could corrupt data from instruments like the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) on JPSS...
InformationWeek’s March 3 2026 podcast examined how companies can reengineer supply chains for resilience using AI and emerging technologies. CTO Lee Rossey of SimSpace and Zimana Analytics CEO Pierre DeBois discussed predictive analytics, digital twins, and strategic automation as key tools. They highlighted...
Inditex has signed Bershka for a 16,000 sq ft store in Metrocentre’s Red Mall, bringing its total footprint in the North‑East retail hub to over 65,000 sq ft alongside Zara and Stradivarius. The addition bolsters Metrocentre’s fashion offering as category sales rose 7.4% in...
Argyll has launched a £3.5 million refurbishment of the grade‑II‑listed Hudson House in Covent Garden, converting 14,000 sq ft across seven floors into 48 private serviced offices. The project, slated for completion in June, preserves Edwin Lutyens’ original marble floor and vaulted ceilings...
