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Gravity’s reimagined Ragnarok X: Next Generation (ROX) has launched on Steam, expanding its availability beyond the earlier releases on Android, iOS, and PC. The title transforms the classic 2D MMORPG into a fully 3D world, retaining the original storyline, job system, and monster roster while adding modern graphics and improved controls. Cross‑play lets players move between PC and mobile, and the game promotes a “trade‑to‑win” economy rather than pay‑to‑win. Existing fans and newcomers can now experience PvP, guild‑vs‑guild battles, and raid content on the popular Steam platform.
Government‑sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pushed their combined retained portfolio to a multiyear high of $278.45 billion in January, up from $271.69 billion the month before. Fannie’s retained assets rose to $141.64 billion, while Freddie’s mortgage‑backed securities holdings increased to $49.46 billion despite...
Manufacturers face rising maintenance costs, unplanned downtime, and aging assets, forcing a choice between costly early replacements or reactive run‑to‑failure strategies. The article argues that “good enough” maintenance stems from fragmented processes and outdated condition monitoring. By marrying process excellence—lean,...
The Department of Labor has issued a proposal that would replace the Biden‑era “totality of the circumstances” test with a simpler “economic reality” test for determining independent‑contractor status. The change is aimed at easing the classification process for brokerage advisors,...
Minnesota’s Department of Health reports that hospitals and clinics in the state earned at least $1.34 billion in 2024 from the 340B drug discount program. Participants received $3.045 billion in discounted medicines but paid $1.53 billion plus $165 million in administration fees. The largest...
Bipartisan senators have reintroduced the Satellite Cybersecurity Act to address growing cyber and electronic‑warfare threats against commercial satellite constellations. Low‑cost systems such as Starlink now underpin military command, intelligence, logistics and civilian services, making them attractive targets. The article highlights...
Cushman & Wakefield has launched the AI Impact Barometer, a data‑driven platform that quantifies how artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial real estate. The tool aggregates economic, capital‑market and property indicators into “AI momentum scores” that reveal demand trends across data...
Edward Jones has secured conditional approval from the FDIC and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions to launch Edward Jones Bank, an industrial loan company slated for early 2027. The new bank will accept deposits and issue certificates of deposit,...
YouTube TV rolled out twelve new, lower‑priced subscription bundles in February 2026, giving users the option to pay only for the genres they watch. The standalone Entertainment plan starts at $54.99, while the Sports bundle is $64.99, with mixed‑genre combos...
Ultrasonic spray coating is emerging as a core engineering discipline for drug‑eluting implants, with parameters such as drug‑to‑polymer ratio, nitrogen carrier‑gas flow, nozzle height, and spray power dictating coating thickness, profile, and elution behavior. The article explains how variations in...
A federal court dismissed the International Longshoremen’s Association’s lawsuit claiming the Virginia Ports Authority violated national labor law by installing automated yard cranes without union notification. The VPA, which filed a motion to dismiss in October 2025, argued the union...
Despite Record Royalties, Danielle Smith is Desperate for More Oil Cash Have you seen ABGov O&G royalties under Smith? Oh. My. Gawd. Will producing more oil and building more pipelines solve the problem Alberta is actually trying to fix? https://markhamhislop.substack.com/p/despite-record-royalties-smith-is
Researchers at Cornell’s Weill Institute introduced QUASARR‑seq, a high‑throughput assay that measures promoter and enhancer activity simultaneously. The study found that most human regulatory elements can function as both promoters and enhancers, following a unified regulatory logic. A bidirectional feedback...
Sophus Technology will unveil its Quantum Solver in a March 10 webinar, promising optimization speeds 50‑to‑100 times faster than current solvers. The quantum‑inspired platform enables full‑fidelity supply‑chain models, eliminating the need for simplifications that compromise accuracy. By handling daily production planning and...
Kenco’s vice‑president of life sciences, Tim McClatchy, detailed how the firm is hardening cybersecurity across its manufacturer‑to‑home delivery network while deploying AI to streamline labor planning and route optimization. He explained the specific encryption and verification steps used at each...
Wolves Esports announced a partnership with Luna Esports to field a team in EA Sports FC’s ePremier League. The roster features Diogo “Diogo” Mendes and Goncalo “RastaArtur” Pinto, both members of Luna, the Portuguese organization founded by Premier League forward...
Nexon will host a Director’s Message event on March 8 to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and unveil its first‑half 2026 update roadmap, featuring a live Q&A with Neople Director Ok Seong‑tae. The company also introduced the Battleground of...
DELKOR India has completed a two‑month revamp of Tata Steel’s 145 m² horizontal belt filter in West Bokaro, a unit that operated continuously for 19 years. The upgrade introduced a site‑spliced 4.2 m belt, redesigned vacuum boxes and airboxes, and a stainless‑steel...
The Nintendo Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen launched hours ago, and dataminers quickly uncovered hidden details. Among the changes, player‑name profanity is now blocked and the classic Aurora and Mystic Tickets are present for limited‑time events. More strikingly, the...
The chemical sector entered 2026 with a renewed wave of cost‑cutting after 2025 earnings slumped across major players. BASF aims to trim $2.7 billion in costs, Dow expands its $2 billion streamlining plan, and Eastman leverages a new methanolysis plant for modest...
Bloodborne’s long‑awaited remake has been officially abandoned after Bluepoint Games, the studio behind Sony’s recent high‑profile remasters, pitched the project in early 2025 and was denied. Sony’s shutdown of Bluepoint removed the most viable development partner, while FromSoftware’s creator Hidetaka...
Nyxoah SA disclosed that Robert Taub and his affiliated entity BMI Estate submitted a transparency notification after passively crossing the 10% voting‑rights threshold. The combined holdings amount to 4,360,800 voting rights, representing 9.99% of Nyxoah’s 43,662,403 total voting rights as...
Thredd, an AI‑first issuer processing platform, announced an expanded partnership with MuchBetter to launch its prepaid card and digital‑wallet program in Israel. The collaboration builds on Thredd’s earlier deployments in the United Kingdom and Canada, providing end‑to‑end processing, security and...
Katana positions itself as the only Shopify‑native cloud inventory and manufacturing platform, unifying real‑time inventory, production planning, and shop‑floor execution. It targets Shopify brands that make their own products, charging a $299 per‑month Core plan plus optional add‑ons and a $2,000...
Chemists at Aarhus University have up‑cycled discarded nitrile gloves into polyamine membranes that capture carbon dioxide. By hydrogenating the rubber with a ruthenium pincer catalyst, the team converts nitrile groups into amines, creating a non‑porous sorbent. The resulting material achieves...
This week’s Dispatch: 'Hospital Ship Head Fake' • DOJ moves to forfeit the M/T Skipper + $150M cargo • Another Venezuela-linked tanker boarded in the Indian Ocean • Mercy AIS points Panama Canal, not Greenland • A decade to US LNG dominance • Tariff...
Oil prices stayed flat this week, with Brent hovering between $69‑73 and closing just above $72.5 per barrel. Prompt‑month spreads and Brent Dated‑Forward‑Line moved into contango, indicating freight‑rate pressure on the market structure. U.S. crude inventories rebounded while Europe and...
US recycled PET (rPET) demand remains weak, prompting concerns at the Plastics Recycling Conference. The recent shutdown of Evergreen Recycling’s Ohio and New York plants cuts domestic processing capacity by roughly 16%, tightening an already strained market. Low‑priced imports and abundant...
The iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (IHE) is anchored by Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly, whose earnings per share have nearly doubled in the past year. IHE’s aggregate one‑year EPS growth estimate is an impressive 19.07% while trading at a modest...
Scooter’s Coffee announced it has reached 900 stores nationwide, adding 83 new locations in 2025 across 32 states. The expansion represents a 10% increase over the prior year, following a 16% growth spurt in 2024. The company attributes the growth...
Brent crude has nudged into the low $70s as U.S.-Iran tensions rise, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to the Persian Gulf. About 20% of global oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint that could be disrupted by conflict....
Morpheus is an AI‑driven platform that ingests alerts from a hospital’s existing security stack—SIEM, EDR, firewalls, NDR, email security, DLP and identity tools—and stitches them into a single ransomware kill‑chain view. By correlating these signals, it can surface an attack...
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) fuse ADAS, infotainment, cloud services and OTA updates onto electric powertrains, creating a far more intricate tech stack than conventional cars. Engineers must grapple with modular architectures, multi‑vendor integration, and stringent cybersecurity mandates such as ISO/SAE 21434...
Congress is weighing a pivotal decision on the FBI’s next headquarters as the aging Hoover Building must be replaced. Lawmakers are considering the Ronald Reagan Building, but security experts argue it cannot satisfy Interagency Security Committee Level V standards. The article highlights...
The global cosmetics market is forecast to reach $704.17 billion by 2032, expanding at a 5.25% CAGR from $492.18 billion in 2025. Skincare dominates, representing 48% of revenue, with the United States driving premium growth through anti‑aging, SPF, and microbiome‑friendly products. Artificial‑intelligence...
Apple announced it will purchase more than 100 million advanced chips from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) at the company’s Arizona fab, marking a sizable increase over its 2025 orders. The iPhone maker also disclosed sourcing over 20 billion U.S.-made chips from...
Maersk Ground Freight announced plans to open five to seven additional U.S. facilities in 2026, following the January launch of its 165,000‑square‑foot Fontana, California hub. The Fontana terminal, featuring 22 docks, is expected to cut turnaround times by up to...
Canadian mortgage arrears surged to a five‑year high of 0.219% in December 2024, marking the fastest monthly increase since the pandemic’s early days. The number of mortgages 90 days past due rose 4.2% month‑over‑month, adding roughly 520 delinquent loans and...
Society Insurance released a guide for restaurants on preventing ice dams, a common winter hazard that can cause roof leaks, structural damage, and costly insurance claims. The advice emphasizes pre‑winter attic insulation and ventilation, regular gutter cleaning, safe snow removal,...
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declared his country to be in “open war” with Afghanistan on Friday, following a series of cross-border strikes between the two neighbors. The reality is more muted. While the Pakistani military is currently conducting strikes against...
I guess we know who successfully placed the anti-SpaceX provision in the Cruz reauthorization legislation for NASA. https://t.co/O05CGCT5vM
President Trump’s "most‑favored nation" (MFN) drug pricing agreements, touted as a safeguard against excessive prescription costs, have been revealed to run for three years for several participants. SEC filings show that 16 pharmaceutical firms have entered these deals, each with...
Lord. The #BrokenTimes treats handing important and cultural and journalistic assets over to fascist factotums as an unalloyed triumph, with not a yes-but for democracy. How David Zaslav Pulled Off the Deal of a Lifetime https://t.co/pSsWNsFsaF
We met in 2009 through MIT’s MITEF program. Now we’re spending the next two days at the @Outthinker Network Strategy Summit. @scaleupwithjen Grateful for brilliant minds and even better friends. #Strategy #Leadership #Innovation #Outthinker #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/SJsXWrUwzP
Home Depot has introduced real‑time delivery tracking for all large‑item orders, expanding a feature previously limited to small parcels. The rollout leverages handheld devices used by drivers to log checkpoints, giving customers live visibility into the status of bulky shipments...
Journalists at CNN are fearful for what's ahead if Paramount takes over - but want to just do the job My conversation with @ailsachang on NPR's All Things Considered, coming up at 4.35/6.35p
Is Europe's proposed 'Drone Wall' the aerial equivalent of the Maginot Line? Exclusive analysis in March 2026 AEROSPACE #drones #NATO #Ukraine https://t.co/cWQRnTWlQr https://t.co/diKSD4Xblb
Nothern Cheyenne Tribe swaps diesel for off-grid solar to power buffalo ranch #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Y0fvWqWH8j
Lawmakers eye tax changes to tackle institutional investors in housing: Semafor "this is not a free market for the American family, because investors… have special tax write-offs… that aren’t available to single families" -Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind. https://t.co/4JRvuFhZMv
This isn’t just an Anthropic problem anymore… it’s a Palantir problem, and theres no like-for-like replacement ready Claude powers their most sensitive classified work
