News•Mar 1, 2026
Persist Online Is Getting Daily Quests, a Node Rework, and More as the Team Posts Q&A
CipSoft released a community Q&A outlining upcoming changes for Persist Online, its zombie‑survival MMORPG still in pre‑alpha. The roadmap includes quality‑of‑life tweaks such as visual cues for unusable items, email‑hide options for streamers, and toggleable confirmation pop‑ups, alongside larger system overhauls like removing crafting‑skill restrictions and revamping the node resource system. Daily quests will launch with a hunter NPC that rewards labor, recipes, and repair kits, while node claim times shrink from three hours to thirty minutes. Some requests, like HP regeneration, remain denied, and an in‑game map is still under review.
By MMORPG.com
News•Mar 1, 2026
Middle Eastern Oil Giants Accelerate Multibillion-Dollar Clean Energy Push
Middle Eastern oil powerhouses, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are accelerating multibillion‑dollar clean‑energy programs that span solar, wind, nuclear, and green‑hydrogen. The region’s renewable capacity is set to surge, with solar projected to grow ten‑fold and nuclear output...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Mar 1, 2026
EPS Boosts VLCC Series with Two More Hengli Newbuilds
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed two additional 306,000 dwt VLCC orders with China’s Hengli Shipbuilding, expanding its fleet to ten VLCCs at the yard. The vessels are part of a five‑ship order slated for delivery in 2029‑2030, completing a broader...
By Splash 247
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Transcript and Summary of Webinar on Challenges Facing the OECD Antibribery Convention
Former chairs of the OECD Working Group on Bribery warned that the Convention’s effectiveness is eroding due to the United States’ retreat from vigorous FCPA enforcement, weak EU anti‑corruption directives, and political interference in high‑profile Italian cases. They urged other...
By Global Anticorruption Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
Yo-Chi X DTP Partnership Brings Youth Myki to Life with My-Chi Monday Blitz via Snack Drawer
Yo‑Chi, the Gen Z‑focused snack brand, has partnered with Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and creative agency Snack Drawer to launch “my‑Chi Monday.” The eight‑week campaign runs until 23 March, offering Youth myki holders a 20% discount on Yo‑Chi purchases every Monday. The...
By Campaign Brief
News•Mar 1, 2026
‘I Left New York City and Invested $47K Upgrading a Tuff Shed Into a Tiny House in Kentucky’
Sophie Goldie left her Manhattan consulting job, spent three years living in a Sprinter van, and ultimately bought a $23,000 Tuff Shed on Kentucky land. She renovated the 12 × 40‑foot shed into a 480‑sq‑ft tiny house, spending a total of $47,000...
By Realtor.com News
Social•Mar 1, 2026
CIA Intel Enabled Israel's Early Strike on Iran's Leadership
The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck. @nytimes https://t.co/LrwnfpnKMi The information provided a window of opportunity for the two countries to achieve a critical and early victory: the elimination of top Iranian officials and the killing...
By John Spencer
News•Mar 1, 2026
Pokémon Fans Are Once Again Huffing Hopium About Sound-Types, and Here’s Why They Are Wrong This Time
Destructoid notes that the debut of DJ Rotom in the upcoming Pokopia trailer has reignited fan speculation about a new Sound-type Pokémon. While the idea appeals because many moves already use sound, the article argues the type lacks a coherent...
By Destructoid
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Iran's Inaccurate Missiles Threaten Jerusalem's Sacred Sites
The Islamic Regime in Iran is recklessly firing missiles/drones at Jerusalem, despite well documented accuracy limitations in parts of its ballistic missile arsenal. Jerusalem is home to more than 1 million people and contains sacred sites of three religions: the...
By John Spencer
News•Mar 1, 2026
Notable Japanese Players Jealous of Delay Mod Usage for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, some Are Considering Informing Nintendo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s online netcode remains problematic despite Nintendo’s 2020 patch and Sakurai’s aborted rollback experiments. Independent modder BluJay’s “Latency Mod” now delivers near‑offline responsiveness, giving users a distinct competitive advantage. Japanese top players have expressed jealousy, noting the...
By EventHubs
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Milaha Expands Intra-Gulf Express (MIG) Service to Include Bahrain
Milaha, the Qatar‑based maritime and logistics leader, has expanded its Milaha Intra‑Gulf Express (MIG) service to include Bahrain, adding the kingdom to a seven‑port rotation that spans the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and Qatar. The revised loop runs...
By Container News
News•Mar 1, 2026
Treasure Beach Village Debuts at Beaches Turks and Caicos
Beaches Turks and Caicos has launched Treasure Beach Village, a $150 million expansion featuring 101 multi‑bedroom suites and six new dining concepts. The flagship CrystalSky 4‑Bedroom Reserve Villas span over 2,600 sq ft and accommodate up to ten guests, while the Chairman’s Penthouse...
By eTurboNews
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Draft CA HSR Plan Slashes $105B Cost via Existing Rail
CA HSR just released its draft business plan, which proposes using existing rail, removing 26 miles of tunneling in exchange for upgrading and electrifying existing Metrolink infrastructure. The new plan would save $105 billion, compared to the current full-build estimate...
By Hayden Clarkin (The Transit Guy)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Japan's Hospitals Expand Foreign Patient Care
Japan’s healthcare system is rapidly expanding multilingual services as inbound tourism surges, with 2,500 hospitals and clinics now listed as foreign‑patient friendly—a 1.6‑fold rise over six years. The Hakuba International Clinic exemplifies the trend, handling 40‑50 walk‑ins daily, 80% of...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Japan Shipping Group Says Strait of Hormuz Closed to Energy, Other Traffic
Japan’s largest maritime shipping conglomerate announced that the Iranian Navy has officially barred all vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The ban specifically targets energy cargoes, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas, effectively shutting the narrow waterway to...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Global Aviation Shock: Second Blast Near Dubai Airport Raises Fears for Australian Travellers
A second blast near Dubai International Airport has intensified concerns over Middle East air travel safety, prompting Australia’s foreign minister to warn of severe disruptions. The incident follows the ongoing Iran‑Israel/USA conflict that has already threatened Gulf airspace. Roughly 11%...
By eTurboNews
News•Mar 1, 2026
Good: United Threatens To Kick Off Passengers Who Don’t Use Headphones
United Airlines has amended its contract of carriage, adding a new clause that passengers must wear headphones when listening to audio or video content. The amendment raises the total list of enforceable behaviors to 22, giving crew the authority to...
By One Mile at a Time
News•Mar 1, 2026
Chinese SUV Beats Lexus GX, Toyota Land Cruiser In Off-Road Test
In an Australian off‑road comparison by CarExpert, Great Wall Motors’ three‑row GWM Tank outperformed both the Lexus GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser (J300) on a demanding roller course. While the Land Rover Defender claimed overall victory, the Tank matched...
By Jalopnik
News•Mar 1, 2026
KMTC Tied to Six HD Hyundai Boxships
Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) has placed a KRW 372.4 bn ($258 m) order for six 1,800‑TEU feeder containerships with HD Hyundai shipyards. The vessels are scheduled for delivery between August 2027 and June 2028, adding to KMTC’s fleet of more than 60 ships that...
By Splash 247
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Final Scene Tom Selleck Shot For Blue Bloods
CBS announced that the long‑running police drama *Blue Bloods* will end with its 14th season in 2024, concluding a 15‑year run. Tom Selleck’s final shoot took place during the iconic family dinner, after which he recited a poem by Edna...
By TVLine
News•Mar 1, 2026
Ten Years on, US Personnel Vetting Project Remains Unfinished
The Department of Defense’s National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) project, launched in 2016 to modernize personnel vetting after a series of cybersecurity breaches, still lacks a reliable delivery schedule, the Government Accountability Office reported to Congress. Designed to serve every...
By The Mandarin (Australia)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore Breaks Down the Research Skill in New Developer Showcase
Oath Games has added a Research skill to its sandbox MMORPG Ethyrial, allowing players to collect creature remains and study them at a Research Table. The system populates a codex, grants profession XP, and offers repeatable tasks with rewards such...
By MMORPG.com
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Space Data Centers Offer Sustainable, Resource‑Free Computing
Great to see @FT exploring the complexities of orbital data centres & our work w/ @Google on Suncatcher. Just a quick response here. Generally, space-based AI is a lofty goal, but it's a more sustainable long-term solution in comparison to...
By Will Marshall
Social•Mar 1, 2026
NMN Restores NAD, Shields Heart via SIRT3
According to ITOA, NAD declines with age, causing epigenetic changes & disease susceptibility In 2010, we showed NAD-dependent enzyme, SIRT3, protects the heart 🐁 New study says NAD precursor NMN protects the heart via SIRT3 in mice fed a Western diet https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316626000842
By David Sinclair
News•Mar 1, 2026
Travel Industry Faces Economic Strain, Overtourism, and Infrastructure Challenges
The travel and tourism sector is confronting a perfect storm of economic uncertainty, rising tax burdens, and mounting infrastructure strain. Consumer confidence dips have already curbed discretionary travel spending, while layered fees on flights, hotels and rentals add friction for...
By eTurboNews
News•Mar 1, 2026
Charai in The National Interest: How the US Can Sustain Deterrence After Khamenei
The Atlantic Council essay by Ahmed Charai examines how the United States can preserve a credible deterrence posture in the Middle East after the eventual death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Charai argues that Washington must blend conventional force,...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Mar 1, 2026
Hungary's Edortech Unveils Patented Tin-Anode Technology that Could Transform Global Battery Production
Hungarian startup Edortech announced its patented tin‑anode system, ONLi, ready for scale‑up after a decade of research. Independent audits show the anode can deliver up to 70 % higher energy density and 1.8 times the capacity of conventional graphite or Si‑C anodes...
By bne IntelliNews
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
What Chess Taught Me About Clinical Reasoning and Humanism
Medical students Jay Pendyala and Jonathan Berg compare chess strategy to clinical reasoning, highlighting how assessing a patient mirrors evaluating a board position. They argue that diagnostic algorithms serve as openings, but flexibility is required when cases deviate from textbook...
By KevinMD
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Use a 1.5× DSCR to Fund $2‑3M Deals
The one number that unlocks business acquisition finance: DSCR — Debt Service Coverage Ratio Formula: EBITDA ÷ Annual Debt Repayments Lenders want ≥ 1.5x What this means: For every $1 you owe the bank, the business earns $1.50. Find a business with $500K EBITDA? You can service...
By Josh Li
News•Mar 1, 2026
Exposing a Fraudulent DPRK Candidate
Nisos uncovered a suspected North Korean operative who applied for a remote Lead AI Architect position using stolen personal data, a newly created email, and an AI‑generated résumé. The investigation revealed a broader employment‑fraud network that operated a laptop farm...
By Security Boulevard
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Public OSINT Enables Full 4D Strike Reconstruction
God's eye view 24-hour replay of Operation Epic Fury. The Iran strikes kicked off and I set an AI agent swarm loose to record every OSINT signal I could find before the caches cleared. Built a full 4D reconstruction in WorldView. I...
By Bilawal Sidhu
News•Mar 1, 2026
States Push Data Center Pauses to Buy Time to Gauge Impacts
Several U.S. states are introducing legislation to pause data‑center expansions that support artificial‑intelligence workloads. The measures aim to give regulators time to assess water and power consumption, grid impacts, and potential electricity cost increases for local communities. These pauses follow...
By Engineering News-Record (ENR)
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
"All Lawful Use": Much More Than You Wanted To Know
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth designated AI firm Anthropic a supply‑chain risk after it refused to let the Department of War use its models for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Hours later, OpenAI announced an agreement‑in‑principle to fill the gap,...
By Astral Codex Ten
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Current Hotel Promotions for March 2026
Hotel loyalty programs are rolling out a slate of March‑2026 promotions aimed at accelerating point earnings and elite status. Major chains such as IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and Choice are offering double or triple points, bonus elite nights, and stay‑based...
By Frequent Miler
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Zoomer Obsession With DVDs Is A Blueprint For Saving Gaming
The Los Angeles Times reports that DVD sales, once in freefall, have slowed their decline to 9% in 2025, with stores like Vidiots renting about 1,000 discs weekly. Gen Z’s renewed interest is driven by a desire for ad‑free, reliable ownership amid...
By Kotaku
Social•Mar 1, 2026
SOFI's Explosive Growth Undermined by Inflation Fears
$SOFI - Lending Revenue $267M ➡️ $1.85B - Tech Platform $0 ➡️ $450M - Financial Services $1M ➡️ $1.54B - Members 652K ➡️ 13.65M - Lending Originations $11.7B ➡️ $36.4B But sure, sell the stock because inflation is a bit higher, or you don't like the...
By Global Equity Briefing
News•Mar 1, 2026
I Unlocked a Hidden Windows 11 Power Plan, and It Improved My Favorite Game's Performance
A hidden "Ultimate Performance" power plan in Windows 11 can be unlocked with a simple powercfg command, disabling core parking and aggressive CPU idle states. The author benchmarked the plan against the default High Performance setting across several titles, noting only...
By XDA Developers
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Lease Incentives Impact Yield and Refinancing Strategy
Retail landlords: TI vs. Free Rent isn’t just negotiation — it’s balance sheet strategy. TI = upfront capital out. Free rent = delayed income. Both reduce effective yield. But they affect refinancing and liquidity differently. In today’s lending environment, structure matters more than optics. If you’re...
By Sumanjeet Singh
Social•Mar 1, 2026
US Housing Market Splits Amid Ongoing Weather Impacts
Another shocking example of the divided US housing market. I believe a lot of this is still showing weather effects from early in the month. But still... https://t.co/Ze7mUcxJS4
By Mike Simonsen
News•Mar 1, 2026
West Asia Tensions May Squeeze Margins in Energy-Intensive Sectors
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are prompting concerns about rising energy costs for Indian firms, especially those in energy‑intensive sectors. While the overall share of power and fuel expenses in corporate cost structures has softened to about 4.3% in...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Steel Becomes Central to Modern Solar Project Design
The redefined role of steel in solar energy projects #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/1rSfmuEAf3
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Turns War Zone, Shipping Halts
Here’s what we know so far… The First 36 Hours: Strait of Hormuz Becomes a War Zone, Tankers Hit, Shipping Giants Halt Gulf Transits https://t.co/Qu1u29WNZb
By Mike Schuler
Social•Mar 1, 2026
New PrSM Missile Extends US Strike Reach in Iran
America’s New PrSM Ballistic Missile Just Made Its Combat Debut In Iran Strikes PrSM can fly hundreds of miles further than its predecessor ATACMS, allowing for a far broader set of targets in Iran to be held at risk. https://t.co/IPxRrH0UQE
By Tyler Rogoway
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Commodities Surge, Euro Slides: Brace for Volatile Open
IG pricing US Crude up around $10 to $77.26 Gold up around $111 to $5,385 EURUSD down 64 pips to 1.1751 Strap in. This is going to be a wild open.
By Tom Dante
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Banking Revolution Explored: New Episode with Jason Henrichs
Folks who enjoyed today’s newsletter on the rapidly changing banking ecosystem should listen to this ep of @Breakingbanks1 (as seen on HBO, IYKYK) with @jasonhenrichs — https://t.co/MuzhnOMJtq
By Jason Mikula
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Sarandos Calls Paramount’s Offer Irrational, Fueled
Netflix Boss Ted Sarandos Speaks Out After Losing Warner Bros. Bid: Paramount Offers Were ‘Irrational,’ Relied on Political Pressure Because it’s ‘Cheaper to Make Noise’ https://t.co/lSMiTSgKnA
By Todd Spangler
Social•Mar 1, 2026
NMH Approval Still Unclear as Deadline Passes
So - conscious that things have been a bit hectic elsewhere these past 48 hrs - but did #NMH actually get signed off? Any official announcement given deadline was today?
By Tim Robinson
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Marathon's Gripping Pull: Surviving Two Runs Sparks Endless Play
Played three hours of Marathon last night, maybe only made it out alive in 2 runs. Woke up and wanted to play more. Which is an insane reaction to have that most players probably won't share. https://t.co/iSr82qzDdw
By Ethan Gach
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Anonymous Objectors Ship Massive Battery to Regulator
Big battery sent to independent regulator by far-flung, anonymous objectors #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/ufCyhnE8bZ https://t.co/iFqExlpy6S
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 1, 2026
CBA Flags AI‑generated Loan Fraud, Alerts Authorities
Leaving this here “It comes as CBA..grapples w/the onset of AI technologies. The bank in the midst of rolling out AI systems across its business banking, communications & fraud-detection operations. In March 2025, CBA invested in AI firm Anthropicto drive...
By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth