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A new 2025 Auto Aftermarket Brand Tracker shows that heavy AM/FM radio listeners spend 26% more on auto parts than the average shopper, reaching $790 annually. Ultra‑heavy shoppers who make ten or more store trips spend $832 and drive 171 miles per week, with 27‑31% also tuning into AM/FM formats. While digital channels now capture 74% of category media spend, AM/FM radio’s share fell to 13%, yet it still dominates in‑car listening at 84% of time. Brand awareness remains concentrated, led by AutoZone at 59% unaided, though younger buyers show lower recall.
China’s foreign ministry called on the United States and Israel to immediately halt military actions against Iran and to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that energy security underpins the global economy and condemned...
The piece highlights the BMW Z3 as a budget-friendly substitute for the increasingly pricey Mazda Miata. While used Miatas now often exceed $6,000, well‑maintained 1997‑1998 Z3s with inline‑4 engines can be purchased for $3,900‑$4,200, sometimes with comparable mileage. Automatic Z3s...
Philippine real estate is entering a new design era focused on regenerative, people‑centric environments that restore ecosystems and enhance wellbeing. Thought leaders highlight AI‑driven optimization, prefabricated construction, and material innovations such as engineered bamboo as key enablers. Mixed‑use, walkable neighborhoods...
China has reclaimed its position as Asia’s busiest buyout market, according to Deloitte’s latest private‑equity report. A surge in domestic and regional fund activity offset a decline in Western capital, driving a 28% increase in deal volume year‑over‑year. The market...
German defence analyst Julian Röpcke criticised European procurement after a Ukrainian‑made kamikaze drone, dubbed the Bulava, destroyed a Russian Buk‑M1 air‑defence system more than 100 km from the front line in Zaporizhzhia. He highlighted the drone’s €45,000 unit cost, two‑year combat...
The online fashion resale market has moved from niche to mainstream, with Vinted now the UK’s third‑largest fashion retailer by customer numbers and eBay agreeing to buy Depop for about $1.2 bn. UK online second‑hand sales are projected to hit roughly...
Researchers have developed a sandwich‑structured thermochromic smart coating that visually signals friction‑induced heating on offshore steel cables by fading from blue to colorless. The coating incorporates silica‑encapsulated TC@SiO2 microcapsules between polyurea and epoxy layers, delivering a wear rate of 5.86 × 10⁻⁵ mm³·N⁻¹·m⁻¹...
Researchers demonstrated a solvent‑assisted steam reforming process that converts low‑density polyethylene into hydrogen using a 20 wt % Ni–Co/Al₂O₃–ZrO₂ nanocatalyst. By dispersing LDPE in ethylene glycol, the method achieved 95 % feed conversion and a 92.7 % hydrogen yield under optimal conditions (S/C 9, 500 °C,...
At Posidonia 2026, CORE POWER will host a high‑level executive briefing on civil maritime nuclear propulsion, signaling a shift from theoretical debate to concrete industry engagement. Leaders from shipping, finance, ports and energy will discuss fourth‑generation molten‑salt reactors that could...
I remember what it was like to study the heart from textbooks and medical atlases. This video demonstrates how different the experience could be with mixed reality. It could lead to a new level of understanding of anatomy and pathology. The...
Greenvolt Power and Danish trader Reel have formed a strategic partnership to optimise the 157 MW Høegholm hybrid solar‑and‑battery project in Denmark. The site combines 97.36 MW of PV with a 60 MW/120 MWh battery storage system, slated for PV commissioning in Q1 2026 and...
Researchers grafted ethylenediamine onto the pyrazole‑based MOF‑303 via pyrazole deprotonation, creating the amine‑functionalized MOF‑303#EDA. The material captures 0.71 mmol g⁻¹ CO₂ at 298 K and 450 ppm, and reaches 2.5 mmol g⁻¹ at 0.15 bar. Breakthrough experiments demonstrate stable cyclic performance, confirming its suitability for point‑source capture....
Those who have argued that in Ukraine two degraded Soviet-era armies are fighting each other, and that their experience in unmanned warfare has limited relevance for our doctrine, force structure, and design — because NATO/US would fight differently, i.e. first...
Arabian Drilling has reactivated two previously recalled rigs and launched its first international offshore contract within the GCC. The offshore fleet utilization now stands at 91% and total fleet utilization at 82%, with a third land rig entering service on...
NBC has ordered a second season of the adventure‑travel competition "Destination X," hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The series, produced by Twofour and Universal Television Alternative Studio, topped summer ratings and attracted more than 20 million viewers across all platforms, becoming Peacock’s best‑performing...
Images remain a potent advertising tool, yet marketers often struggle to find pure archetypal visuals that avoid nuance. Sue Unerman argues that stark symbols like cockroaches and rats can cut through clutter, delivering immediate, visceral impact. By stripping away complexity,...
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has signed an agreement to fund a pre‑feasibility study for Monte Muambe Mining Ltda’s rare‑earth project in Mozambique. The study will de‑risk mine and processing facility development, aiming to produce mixed rare‑earth carbonates for...
TalkTalk secured a £115 million cash injection from Ares Management, comprising £65 million of senior debt and a £50 million short‑term facility to replace a £47 million debt due in March. The funding follows earlier capital raises of £235 million in December 2024 and £120 million...
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards have launched a multi‑year partnership that combines the Alliance’s annual Summit with the Awards ceremony into a single global platform. The integrated event will run each November,...
A new poll: 70% of Ukrainians do not believe that negotiations with Russia will bring a stable peace. Only 25% believe the opposite. 57% consider handing over Donbas to Russian occupation in exchange for security guarantees from the U.S. and Europe an...
The U.S. Navy awarded Northrop Grumman a $225.1 million contract modification to advance the E‑130J TACAMO aircraft, the next‑generation platform that will replace the service’s aging “Doomsday plane” fleet. The award covers design, development, and delivery of comprehensive weapons‑systems training materials...
Rock Tech Lithium and Siemens have signed a non‑binding MOU to replicate the German lithium‑conversion plant in Canada’s Red Rock, Ontario. The German facility, under construction in Guben, will produce 24,000 tonnes of battery‑grade lithium hydroxide annually, while the Canadian version targets...
British quantum algorithms firm Phasecraft has secured a contract with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to contribute to its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI). Working alongside the University of Maryland’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS),...
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has deployed Salesforce’s Agentforce in over 5,000 instances across its 8,300 properties, creating a unified Guest 360 platform that merges reservation, loyalty, and CRM data. The AI‑driven Agent Foundry gives human agents real‑time guest insights, slashing front‑office labor...
Skyeton has equipped its Raybird long‑endurance UAV with an internal gamma‑radiation sensor, completing rigorous trials in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. The payload integration preserves aerodynamic balance and enables real‑time radiation data transmission over distances up to 2,500 km. In 2025 the...
Ocean Winds, the 50‑50 joint venture of EDPR and ENGIE, has signed a lease with The Crown Estate for a floating offshore wind site in the Celtic Sea, marking the third Round 5 lease awarded. The development is planned in phases...
Spanish systems integrator MoMe has launched the country’s first streaming‑optimised content delivery network, using Synamedia’s Fluid EdgeCDN platform. The service spans eight data centres, placing edge nodes close to viewers to minimise latency and improve reliability. Integrated ingest, encoding and...
The author retrofits a 1999‑era Linux gaming PC with an old GeForce2 MX 400 and Nvidia’s 1.0‑4191 proprietary driver from 2002. Using the RPM‑packaged driver instead of newer installers restores stable OpenGL support and eliminates crashes in titles such as Quake 2 and...
Researchers introduced an atomically ordered RuGa intermetallic that deliberately disrupts ruthenium’s geometric symmetry, weakening its hydrogen binding strength. This geometric engineering yields a catalyst that outperforms conventional Ru/C in both hydrogen oxidation (HOR) and evolution (HER), delivering a 1.02 mA cm⁻² exchange...
GE Vernova is allocating roughly $30 million to expand its Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, manufacturing hub, adding about 50 new jobs. The upgrade will introduce additional production lines for advanced dry‑type bushings, including resin‑impregnated paper and synthetic technologies, capable of handling voltages up...
The episode analyzes how the escalating Iran‑Israel conflict is triggering a fresh energy crisis, especially in Europe, where gas spot prices have surged 70% and oil is trading above $80 per barrel. Hosts discuss market reactions: a brief rally in...
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Very cool demo here of a QRA turnaround- 10-12mins to rearm a Swedish AF Gripen C on Iceland Air Policing duty. #avgeek https://t.co/QnWx6mIx0d
Flex announced the expansion of its partnership with AMD to manufacture the Instinct MI355X AI accelerator at its Austin, Texas headquarters. Production is already underway with a volume ramp slated for the next quarter, and Flex will also support the...
.@abrownepek: “After rolling across Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America, the Chinese electric vehicle juggernaut is targeting the US. Its arrival could be a salvation for America and its auto industry.” https://t.co/0pm9u3FDcB
Looking forward to speaking at @_InterBattery in Seoul next week 🇰🇷. Will present CES data on the real lifecycle of batteries🔋♻️– and what it means for carbon footprint, residual value, and the future supply of recycled materials. Reach out if attending and...
Portugal has allocated €16.7 million to modernise the rail link serving the Setúbal port, part of a broader €40 million corridor investment. The project will electrify the line and accommodate 750‑metre trains, targeting 2,900 train movements annually. Infraestruturas de Portugal expects improved...
From mini-grids in Nigeria to grid upgrades in Zambia #Mission300 is delivering results across #Africa to reach our goal of connecting 300M people to electricity by 2030. Mission 300 is #PoweringAfrica and we’ve already helped connect nearly 39 million. https://t.co/YG3s3MHusm https://t.co/0DjS3v3XTI
Cisco President Jeetu Patel highlighted the unprecedented scale of low‑cost broadband in India, where Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are providing internet to 1.4 billion people at roughly $2 per month. He emphasized Cisco’s role in powering this rollout through networking,...
Isla Health’s new whitepaper outlines how NHS trusts can digitise PSA surveillance to cut unnecessary urology follow‑ups. By automating data capture, trusts can process patients 87% faster and slash administrative work by up to 80%, freeing clinical nurse specialists for...
Near Field Communication (NFC) is moving beyond contactless payments to become a core tool in anti‑money‑laundering (AML) and know‑your‑customer (KYC) processes. By reading encrypted chips in e‑passports, ID cards and digital badges, NFC provides instant, tamper‑evident verification of identity data....
Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank introduced a 90:10 ZiG payment split for artisanal gold miners, requiring bank accounts to receive the 10% government share. Miners can prove identity with a national ID, but banks demand proof of residence, company registration and impose...
Montblanc unveiled its spring/summer 2026 "Art of the Desk" campaign, pairing a new line of writing accessories with a short‑film featuring Roman Coppola, Cooper Koch, Kiernan Shipka, Dree Hemingway and Daniel Brühl. The video series, called "Art of the Desk Talks," explores each star’s personal...
The Urban Riga Open #3, a Counter‑Strike: Global Offensive LAN, will launch on March 23 with a $10,000 prize pool and has confirmed three of its participating squads: M80, 3DMAX, and FOKUS. The event showcases a diverse roster of European...
FirstPartyCapital unveiled a corporate innovation model aimed at brands, agencies, publishers and ad‑tech leaders, offering a hybrid of outsourced R&D, market intelligence and equity investment. The model tackles the high cost and opacity of building proprietary ad technology by providing...
Dermatology research is booming, with more than 16,000 trials completed, ongoing, or planned by the end of 2025. The Asia‑Pacific region now hosts roughly 8,000 studies, a five‑fold increase over the past decade, matching North America and Europe combined. Low...
Castore, a global sportswear brand operating 35 Shopify stores, replaced its manual, spreadsheet‑driven pricing workflow with Patchworks, a retail‑first iPaaS. The new integration cut pricing execution from roughly five hours to two‑three minutes and slashed error rates from 30‑35% to...
The March 3 2026 InsideArbitrage Event‑Driven Monitor reports a flurry of high‑profile M&A activity, including Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT’s $33.4 billion acquisition of AES at a 13.2% discount and a co‑founder‑led consortium’s $3.9 billion purchase of Select Medical at a 10% premium. Pending...
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) announced it is closely monitoring the escalating geopolitical situation in the Gulf after Iranian drone and missile attacks struck Dubai, including the international airport and high‑profile hotels. The organization’s 2026 summit is slated...
