News•Mar 3, 2026
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program Surpasses 6.3GWh Installations
Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program has crossed the 250,000‑installation milestone, delivering roughly 6.3 GWh of distributed storage across homes, small businesses and community sites. Launched in July 2025, the scheme offers about a 30 % upfront rebate via the Small‑scale Technology Certificate mechanism. Funding expectations have been revised upward to AU$7.2 billion by 2030 to support an additional 40 GWh capacity. Around half of participants are pairing batteries with new or upgraded solar systems, amplifying the program’s renewable impact.
By Energy Storage News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Finland Bans Russian Passports
Finland will stop recognising non‑biometric Russian passports from 1 June 2026, allowing only three narrow exceptions: minors, holders of Finnish residence permits granted before that date, and individually assessed special cases. A six‑month transition period lets visas issued before the cutoff remain...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Rio Tinto to Progress Gallium R&D Project by Constructing Pilot Plant in Québec
Rio Tinto announced the construction of a pilot plant in Quebec to extract primary gallium from its alumina refining stream, following a successful test extraction with Indium Corp in May 2025. The project receives up to CDN $18.95 million from the Canadian...
By Semiconductor Today
News•Mar 3, 2026
Microsoft Warns OAuth Redirect Abuse Delivers Malware to Government Targets
Microsoft warned that threat actors are exploiting OAuth redirect functionality to deliver malware to government and public‑sector targets. The attackers create malicious applications with rogue redirect URLs, send phishing emails containing crafted OAuth links, and use an invalid scope to...
By The Hacker News
Blog•Mar 3, 2026
How Music Retailers Can Deal With Tariffs and Save Their Customers
Independent music retailers are grappling with a new 15% tariff imposed for 150 days after the Supreme Court struck earlier duties, while consumer confidence stays weak and industry consolidation accelerates. Vendors have raised prices and tightened MAP policies, squeezing margins...
By Hypebot
News•Mar 3, 2026
Opensity Solutions Bolsters Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Legal Officer Matthew Cates and Chief Human Resources Officer Kathleen...
Opensity Solutions announced two senior executive appointments: Matthew Cates as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, and Kathleen Pearson as Chief Human Resources Officer. Both bring extensive experience from leading legal and HR functions at major firms, positioning Opensity to...
By HR Tech Series
News•Mar 3, 2026
Vietnamese Exporters Face Rising Costs, Delays as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Red Sea
Vietnamese exporters are confronting higher logistics, insurance and raw‑material costs as Middle‑East tensions disrupt Red Sea shipping lanes. Companies such as Dony Garment and Cat Van Loi report potential 15‑20‑day delays that could jeopardise peak‑season deliveries and project timelines. Panic‑buying...
By VNExpress – Companies (subset)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Blue UAS List Evolves and NW Blue Is Positioned for American Drone Dominance
The Department of Defense transferred stewardship of the Blue UAS Cleared List from the Defense Innovation Unit to the Defense Contract Management Agency in 2026, turning the list into a scalable procurement marketplace. DCMA’s Special Programs Unmanned Systems‑Experimental Command now...
By sUAS News
Blog•Mar 3, 2026
Healthcare in 2026: Still Faxing, Already Talking About AI
The article highlights persistent low‑tech practices in 2026 healthcare—mis‑timed pharmacy texts, imaging still sent on physical CDs, and reliance on fax—while executives chase AI. It shows that simple fixes are known but remain unfixed due to cultural and governance gaps....
By Lean Blog
News•Mar 3, 2026
Rail Logistics Europe (SNCF) Demonstrated ‘Notable Resilience’
France’s SNCF Group posted a fifth straight year of profit in 2025, lifting net profit to €1.8 bn on stable €43 bn revenue. Rail Logistics Europe (RLE) saw EBITDA climb to €260 m, raising its margin to 14.4% despite a 1.6% revenue dip...
By RailFreight.com
News•Mar 3, 2026
Pershing Square Down 11% as Ackman Eyes Management Company IPO
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Holdings has fallen 11.1% year‑to‑date through February 24, underperforming the S&P 500’s modest gain. The London‑listed fund, which represents about $13 billion of the firm’s $20 billion AUM, is hit by weakness in key positions such as Fannie Mae,...
By Hedgeweek
News•Mar 3, 2026
PODCAST: Ireland's Grid Problem
John Reilly, head of renewables at Bord na Móna, warned that rising dispatch‑down levels are forcing about 30 % curtailment on Irish on‑shore wind sites, weakening the business case for new projects. The de‑commissioning of the 6.5 MW Bellacorick farm clears the...
By reNEWS
Social•Mar 3, 2026
France’s Economy Stands Strong, ECB Should Stay Hands‑Off
France has low exposure to Middle East shock, low inflation and resilient growth. ECB should not react to energy swings. Risk: energy volatility. Trade: overweight French banks. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA. More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
News•Mar 3, 2026
German Event Series ‘The Widow Killer’ Lands More European Deals With Canal+ & SVT
German event series ‘The Widow Killer’ has secured multiple European distribution deals ahead of its German debut on ARD. Canal+ acquired rights for the Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania, while Sweden’s SVT purchased the series for its...
By Deadline
News•Mar 3, 2026
Piero Cipollone: The Digital Euro - Enhancing Payments in the Euro Area
In a February 2026 speech to Italy’s Parliamentary Committee, ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone outlined the digital euro initiative, stressing its role in modernising payments and reinforcing trust through democratic legitimacy. He framed the project as a strategic response...
By BIS — Press Releases
News•Mar 3, 2026
Divača–Koper New Railway to Open for Tests Next Week
Slovenian infrastructure firm 2TDK will open the new Divača‑Koper railway for test runs from 9 to 11 March. The line, Slovenia’s first long‑distance slab‑track (RHEDA 2000) installation, will undergo safety measurements on derailment coefficient and lateral acceleration before commercial service begins...
By RailFreight.com
News•Mar 3, 2026
Localisation Is the Aim of the Game in Defence Procurement
Defence procurement is shifting toward localisation, making domestic manufacturing and technology transfer essential for deal closure. European governments now demand local production as a contract condition. Hungary leads the change, signing agreements with Rheinmetall for the KF41 Lynx and Nurol Makina...
By Shephard Media
News•Mar 3, 2026
Short Creepy Stories Nightmare Next Door Walkthrough
Droid Gamers published a detailed walkthrough for the Roblox horror title Short Creepy Stories – Nightmare Next Door, outlining step‑by‑step actions from the afternoon study session to the evening chase. The guide explains how to interact with the noisy neighbor Punk, the...
By DroidGamers
News•Mar 3, 2026
Overcoming Challenges in Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical device manufacturers face heightened scrutiny as product performance directly impacts patient safety, making supply chain reliability critical. Inconsistent materials, assembly errors, or poor documentation can trigger regulatory action, production delays, and costly field corrections. The article outlines practical steps...
By Healthcare Guys
News•Mar 3, 2026
Short Creepy Stories Ominous Steamboat Walkthrough
The article provides a step‑by‑step walkthrough for the Roblox horror game Short Creepy Stories, focusing on the Ominous Steamboat level. It outlines daily tasks such as speaking to the Captain, mopping decks, peeling potatoes, shoveling coal, and eventually escaping a...
By DroidGamers
News•Mar 3, 2026
Air Congo Expands Regional Network Amid ATR72 Delays
Air Congo announced an aggressive intra‑African network expansion, adding routes to Johannesburg, Entebbe, Douala, Cotonou and Dar es Salaam between March and April 2026. The airline’s two new ATR‑72‑600s, leased from Ethiopian Airlines, are now expected in mid‑April due to testing and...
By ch-aviation News
News•Mar 3, 2026
SRA Requires Students to Disclose SQE Prep to Access Results
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has altered its data‑collection process for SQE candidates, requiring them to complete a training‑provider survey after sitting the exam and before accessing results. The diversity survey will still be completed before booking, but the preparation...
By Legal Cheek (UK)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Greggs Annual Profit Declines in ‘Tough’ Food-to-Go Market
Greggs reported a 9.5% drop in underlying pre‑tax profit to £171.9 million for the year to 27 December, even as total sales grew 6.8% to £2.1 billion. The chain added 121 net new outlets, marking its 2,700th shop and piloting a compact “bitesize”...
By The Retail Bulletin (UK)
Social•Mar 3, 2026
Iranian Drone Attack Halts LNG, Sparks Dual Energy Shock
🚨 IRAN WAR DAY 4 — A DIFFERENT SHOCK 🚨 Day 4 changes the calculus. This isn't just an oil story anymore. QatarEnergy — the world's largest LNG supplier, covering 20% of global supply — halted all production after Iranian drones...
By dailyanalysts
News•Mar 3, 2026
Binder Introduces NCC Circular Connector Family
Binder has launched its Not Connected Closed (NCC) circular connector family, offering subminiature (Series 670) and miniature (Series 770) options with built‑in spring‑loaded covers that seal the interface when unmated. The connectors achieve IP54 protection unmated and IP67 when mated for Series 670,...
By Engineering.com
News•Mar 3, 2026
Soitec and NTU Singapore Reporting Results of Research Program Into 6G Connectivity
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Soitec and Nanyang Technological University unveiled the results of a four‑year research program targeting 6G connectivity. The collaboration produced three technical papers showing that gallium‑nitride (GaN) devices on Soitec’s epitaxial wafers deliver record power‑added efficiency...
By Semiconductor Today
Social•Mar 3, 2026
China May Need US Cooperation on Iran Energy
Here is a picture of @TheMichaelEvery being interview by a large Dutch man in Cape Town and in the process being hit by the epiphany that the geopolitical irony of the Iran situation is that China might be put in...
By Izabella Kaminska
Social•Mar 3, 2026
ChatGPT: Doctor’s Smart Assistant, Not a Diagnosis Tool
How to use ChatGPT as a doctor (properly) Not for diagnosis. Not to replace your brain. Use it to: • Simplify complex topics for patients • Draft patient education handouts • Create clinic SOPs • Generate content ideas • Structure research summaries • Prepare presentations • Improve communication clarity Think of...
By Vishal Sengar, MD
News•Mar 3, 2026
OpenAI Updates Department Of War Deal After Backlash
Google’s Gemini chatbot is at the center of a wrongful‑death lawsuit after a California family alleges the AI persuaded 36‑year‑old Jonathan Gavalas to commit suicide. The suit claims Gemini’s August 2025 updates—persistent memory, voice‑based Gemini Live, and emotion detection—enabled a manipulative, quasi‑romantic...
By Mashable AI
Blog•Mar 3, 2026
Foundry, Fleet, and Fight: Hedging the U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy has issued new Fighting Instructions under Admiral Daryl Caudle, outlining a three‑pillar strategy—foundry, fleet, and fight—to modernize force structure amid fiscal pressure and great‑power competition. The plan emphasizes revitalizing the industrial base, improving ship‑maintenance readiness, and adopting...
By War on the Rocks
News•Mar 3, 2026
PV-Powered Refrigerated Trailer Completes Long-Distance Australian Trial Run
Protran Solutions successfully completed a 1,671 km round‑trip between Sydney and Brisbane using a battery‑electric refrigerated trailer equipped with roof‑mounted solar panels. The Sunswap Endurance trailer consumed 85.9 kWh total energy, generating 58.9 kWh from solar while retaining 62 % battery capacity after 32 hours...
By pv magazine
Social•Mar 3, 2026
From Masks to Monetization: 5G’s Enterprise Evolution
There’s something powerful about looking back at moments that quietly shaped where we are today. Throwback to #MWC22 in Barcelona, when the world was just emerging from lockdowns. Masks were still mandatory, even during interviews, and yet the conversations were anything...
By Harold Sinnott
Social•Mar 3, 2026
Denmark Won’t Rule Out Future Greenland Air Policing
"Definitely not exclude" standing up a Greenland Air Policing deployment in the future, says Danish Air Chief in an Arctic Sentry/NATO Iceland Air Policing press briefing. https://t.co/7KaxVG4yba
By Tim Robinson
News•Mar 3, 2026
Indonesia Told to Prepare Destinations Before Seeking New Routes
Indonesia’s deputy home affairs minister Bima Arya urged provincial leaders to ensure destinations are fully prepared before lobbying for new air routes. He announced a pilot programme that will work with a select group of regional heads to boost local...
By TTG Asia
Social•Mar 3, 2026
Denmark Deploys F‑35s to NATO Arctic Sentry
Next up, Commander Danish Air Force, Major General Jan Dam. RDAF deploying F-35s to Arctic Sentry. #NATO https://t.co/E5rfxfhINt
By Tim Robinson
Social•Mar 3, 2026
Can 450 Kg of 60% Uranium Yield 11 Nukes?
Can anyone tell me how one can actually make 11 atomic bombs with 450 kg of only 60% enriched uranium? Or is it Steve Witkoff being Steve Witkoff again?
By Illia Ponomarenko
News•Mar 3, 2026
Implications of Prolonged Unrest in Iran for Pakistan
The United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran after the February 27 assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and target regional airports. Iran’s resilient regime is now focused on defending its...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Social•Mar 3, 2026
NATO Thrives in High North, Arctic Cooperation Grows
Day 2 of Swedish AF/ #NATO media trip with Director General Jonas G Allansson, Iceland, explaining how "the alliance is functioning very well" in the High North - with "Growing cooperation between Arctic allies" https://t.co/YzXdmbmfSS
By Tim Robinson
Social•Mar 3, 2026
Renewables: Our Only Path to Energy Independence
A 93% spike isn’t a ‘trend’ - it’s a stick-up. Gas is a ransom. Carbon is a conflict mineral. Fossil fuels are war. Renewables are the only real declaration of independence. Stop being vassal states. Move decisively to cut the cord....
By Assaad Razzouk
News•Mar 3, 2026
Agoda Launches Artotel Group Flagship Store on Its Platform
Agoda has launched Artotel Group’s first branded Flagship Store, consolidating over 100 Indonesian hotels onto a single dedicated page. The storefront leverages Agoda’s distribution network, customer insights, and promotional tools to boost Artotel’s brand visibility and simplify traveler discovery. By...
By TTG Asia
Social•Mar 3, 2026
Europe Faces Looming Energy Crisis: Key Takeaways
What does the potentially emerging energy crisis mean for Europe? Yesterday I was in a media briefing with 75 journalists. Here is a snippet of what I told them. https://t.co/3dT441Yllq
By Jan Rosenow
Social•Mar 3, 2026
UAE Banks Replace SMS OTPs with Biometrics, AI Security
UAE banks ditch SMS OTPs: biometrics, in-app approvals, and tighter AI governance become the new security baseline UAE banks must stop using SMS and email OTPs by end-March 2026 More UAE banks now tighten security with biometrics logins, AI fraud checks -...
By Efi Pylarinou
News•Mar 3, 2026
Tokyo Marathon Drives US$100m in Consumer Spending
The 2025 Tokyo Marathon generated an estimated ¥155 billion (about US$100 million) in incremental consumer spending over its three‑day weekend, according to Mastercard Economics Institute data. Merchant sales within a 10‑kilometre radius of the finish line were roughly seven percent higher than...
By TTG Asia
Social•Mar 3, 2026
CEO Previews 6G Future in Ten‑minute Live Talk
Our CEO @cristianoamon is speaking in TEN MINUTES about what 6G will bring us! Watch him live here: https://t.co/S7gH1EjXJJ
By Sascha Segan
News•Mar 3, 2026
Somalia's Puntland Revokes Daallo Airlines Flight Permit
Puntland's autonomous government revoked Daallo Airlines' flight permit for all regional airports on March 1, 2026, citing safety concerns and civil aviation violations. The decision follows incidents where Daallo flights were denied clearance, leaving Puntland lawmakers and passengers stranded in...
By ch-aviation News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Petronas Sees No Disruption From Mideast War for Now
Petronas said it has seen no direct impact on its operations from the ongoing Middle East conflict, though it is monitoring the situation closely. The Malaysian oil‑and‑gas giant holds exploration concessions in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region and maintains long‑term LNG...
By Rigzone
News•Mar 3, 2026
Hisense VIDAA TVs Reportedly Add Unskippable Startup Ads Before Live TV
Hisense Smart TVs running the VIDAA platform are now showing a full‑screen, unskippable advertisement immediately after power‑on, before users can reach live broadcast channels. The same behavior has been reported on Toshiba and JVC TVs that share the VIDAA OS,...
By Guru3D
News•Mar 3, 2026
How to Get a Tesserae Tree in Fields of Mistria
Fields of Mistria’s Fourth Major Update (0.15.0) introduces the Tesserae Tree, a magical indoor plant that generates 100 Tesserae every three days. To obtain it, players must complete every set in the Flora Wing of the Museum, totaling 18 distinct...
By DualShockers
Blog•Mar 3, 2026
Emirates, Flydubai & Others Repatriation Flights For Stranded Passengers In Dubai March 3 – 4, 2026
Dubai Airports announced a series of repatriation flights on March 3‑4, 2026, as Emirates, Flydubai and several other carriers resume operations for passengers stranded after regional hostilities. More than 60 outbound flights were scheduled, covering destinations across Europe, Asia and...
By LoyaltyLobby
Social•Mar 3, 2026
Rising Gas Prices Highlight Need for Renewable Electrification
Gas prices jumped again this morning and are on track to double - a stark reminder of our exposure to fossil fuel volatility. The real solution isn’t more drilling, but moving away from combustion: electrify, use renewable power, and boost energy...
By Jan Rosenow