News•Mar 9, 2026
Tech Firm Expands Driverless Freight Operations Across Sun Belt
Aurora Innovation announced a three‑fold expansion of its autonomous freight network, now covering ten Sun Belt routes including Dallas‑Houston, Fort Worth‑El Paso and Phoenix corridors. The fourth software release adds automated mapping and inclement‑weather navigation, while a validation regime of over four million tests underpins safety. Aurora reports zero collisions across 250,000 driverless miles and claims transit times are cut by half by operating beyond traditional Hours of Service limits. The company aims to field more than 200 autonomous trucks by year‑end.
By Carrier Management
News•Mar 9, 2026
JL to Play for Liquid at Roman Imperium Cup VI
Natus Vincere bench player Justinas “jL” Lekavicius will serve as a stand‑in for Team Liquid at the Roman Imperium Cup VI, filling in for absent AWPer Guy “NertZ” Iluz. jL, who has been on a competitive break since July and worked as...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Mar 9, 2026
The Xbox Full Screen Experience Is Coming to Lenovo Legion Go Handhelds, but Can It Really Take on SteamOS?
Microsoft announced that the Xbox Full Screen Experience will be tested on Lenovo Legion Go handhelds, offering a streamlined gaming interface on top of Windows 11. Lenovo is currently recruiting users for a limited‑time trial, with only 29 hours left...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Mar 9, 2026
Flexential Seeking $1.4bn in ABS, Backed by 28 Data Center Sites
Flexential is pursuing a $1.4 billion asset‑backed securities (ABS) issuance. The notes, structured in two series across four classes, will be secured by its 28 data‑center sites spanning 14 markets and roughly 1.8 million sq ft of floor space. Proceeds will cover closing costs...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Mar 9, 2026
Former Elliman Exec Lands at Howard Hanna NYC
Howard Hanna, the nation’s largest privately held brokerage, has hired former Douglas Elliman leasing head Hal Gavzie as executive director of business development for its newly launched New York City office. The move follows Hanna’s October acquisition of Elegran Real Estate,...
By The Real Deal – Tech
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News•Mar 9, 2026
California Pizza Kitchen Extending Retail Lineup Beyond Frozen Pizza
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) announced its first expansion beyond frozen pizza since 1999, adding new appetizers and entrée items to its consumer‑packaged goods lineup. The company will roll out these products in U.S. grocery stores in early 2027 and is...
By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Programmable 5G Slicing Guarantees Real-Time Experiences
The next platform shift might not be AI — it might be programmable #connectivity. At #MWC26, I spoke with Jose Luis De La Vega from Ericsson about how #5G network slicing enables real-time, dedicated performance for gaming, AR/VR, live streaming, and...
By Ronald van Loon Threads
News•Mar 9, 2026
China's 1st Moon Astronauts Could Land in Rimae Bode, a 'Geological Museum' On the Lunar Near Side
China is targeting a crewed lunar landing before the decade ends, and a new Nature Astronomy study highlights the Rimae Bode region on the near‑side as a prime candidate. The volcanic‑rich area meets engineering constraints—flat terrain, low latitude, and reliable communications—while...
By Space.com
News•Mar 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic to Issue $750 Million of Bonds
Mayo Clinic announced a $750 million bond issuance slated for early to mid‑April, comprising a blend of 30‑year notes and intermediate‑term debt ranging from seven to 15 years. The proceeds will finance the nonprofit’s expansive "Bold. Forward. Unbound." capital program, which...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Mar 9, 2026
The Atlas Opens Its Doors in Boston
The Atlas Hotel has opened in Boston as the city’s first boutique lifestyle destination, situated at the gateway of Harvard University’s Enterprise Research Campus. Developed by Tishman Speyer in partnership with Harvard and operated by Highgate, the property offers 246 guestrooms—including...
By Sleeper
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
The Quiet Paradox of Physician Mental Health and Medication
Physician wellness leaders are confronting a hidden paradox: while therapy is increasingly normalized, medication use remains stigmatized. Psychiatrist Jessi Gold, chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee System, disclosed her 13‑year daily Wellbutrin regimen, revealing the pressure physicians feel...
By KevinMD
News•Mar 9, 2026
Severe Convective Storm Cat Bonds Offer an Opportunity for ILS Investors: Acrisure Re
Severe convective storms (SCS) have become a dominant U.S. catastrophe peril, generating roughly $200 billion in insured losses between 2020 and 2024—about 2.5 times the prior five‑year period. Over the past decade SCS accounted for half of global insured losses from...
By Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
News•Mar 9, 2026
A Daily Multivitamin May Slightly Slow Rates of Ageing
Researchers conducted a double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial with 1,000 participants averaging 70 years old, giving half a daily multivitamin (Centrum Silver) and the other half a placebo. After two years, analysis of five epigenetic aging clocks indicated the supplement group aged...
By New Scientist (Health)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
60% of Fans Will Pay More for Reliable Event Connectivity
Over 60% of fans would pay $10 extra for better connectivity at a live event. Not for more data. Not for a bigger bundle. For guaranteed performance. That stat alone tells you telco monetization is about to change in 2026. I explored this with Jose...
By Ron van Loon
News•Mar 9, 2026
Tesco Mobile Ireland Reaffirms No Annual Price Increases on Its Contracts
Tesco Mobile Ireland has reaffirmed its 2021 pledge to keep 24‑month contracts free of annual price hikes, reinforcing its position as Ireland’s largest MVNO with roughly 500,000 customers. New research of over 1,000 Irish consumers shows 94% rate bill predictability...
By Irish Tech News
Social•Mar 9, 2026
FDA Slashes Advisory Panels, Threatening Drug Safety Oversight
I've covered most of the big controversies the FDA has faced over the past 25 years: Vioxx, drug-coated stents, and Aduhelm all spring to mind. In all of these cases, the FDA's advisory panel system, in which the agency calls together...
By Matthew Herper
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
ORN0829
Taisho Pharmaceutical’s vornorexant (TS‑142), marketed as Vorzzz®, received Japanese regulatory approval in August 2025 as a dual orexin‑1/2 receptor antagonist for insomnia. The drug distinguishes itself from existing DORAs through rapid absorption and a short elimination half‑life, aiming to minimize...
By Drug Hunter
News•Mar 9, 2026
Will the State Budget Blunt Lawsuits that Block Housing?
Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 budget proposes exempting many New York City housing projects from the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), aiming to curb costly lawsuits that delay construction. The exemption applies to projects with up to 500 units in...
By The Real Deal – Tech
News•Mar 9, 2026
Health Care Project in Downtown Indianapolis Takes Cues From Military Book
Indiana University Health’s new downtown Indianapolis hospital, a $2.31 billion, 864‑bed project, is being built using principles from General Stanley McChrystal’s book *Team of Teams*. Vice president Jim Mladucky says traditional hierarchical methods can’t handle the post‑COVID labor shortages, price escalations, and rapid...
By Engineering News-Record (ENR)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Xprize Founder Peter Diamandis Launches New Contest to Manifest a New ‘Star Trek’
Peter Diamandis, founder of XPRIZE, announced a $3.5 million Future Vision XPRIZE aimed at encouraging optimistic science‑fiction storytelling. The contest, backed by Rod Roddenberry, Marc Benioff, Cathie Wood, Google and other high‑profile donors, will award a $2.5 million production fund to the grand‑prize winner. Submissions consist...
By TechCrunch Media & Entertainment
News•Mar 9, 2026
Must Read: Saks to Close 15 More Stores, Shoppers Rush to Buy Matthieu Blazy's Chanel
Saks Global announced the closure of 15 additional stores, including 12 Saks Fifth Avenue and three Neiman Marcus locations, as part of its ongoing restructuring. Meanwhile, Chanel’s debut Matthieu Blazy collection sparked hour‑long lines in Paris boutiques, highlighting strong consumer appetite for...
By Fashionista
News•Mar 9, 2026
Razer’s VP of Software Quyen Quach Unveils ‘Fully Agentic’ Version of AI Companion AVA, Which Runs on Cloud and...
Razer announced that its AI companion AVA will become fully agentic, capable of running both on a user’s PC and in the cloud. The new version adds multi‑step task planning, third‑party app integration, and a proprietary inference control plane that...
By Variety (Digital)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Megaworld Raises P945 Miilion From Sale of MREIT Shares
Megaworld Corp. raised P945 million by selling 70 million MREIT shares at P13.50 each, adding to prior REIT fundraises of P1.32 billion in December and P2.24 billion in September 2025. The proceeds support a P65 billion capital‑expenditure plan focused on provincial township expansion. MREIT posted...
By Philstar – Business
News•Mar 9, 2026
Investment Firm Brown Advisory Takes 35K SF at 520 Madison Avenue
Brown Advisory, a leading investment advisory firm, has signed a 15‑year lease for 34,748 square feet at Tishman Speyer’s Plaza District tower at 520 Madison Avenue. The lease covers the entire 27th floor and part of the 26th floor, and the...
By Commercial Observer
News•Mar 9, 2026
Utah Scientific Adds Three Companies To Technology Partner Program
Utah Scientific has expanded its Technology Partner Program by adding Audinate, Bitfocus and Skaarhoj. The new integrations bring native Dante audio I/O, seamless Buttons control automation, and the AirFly Pro desktop control surface to its routing platforms. These enhancements aim...
By TV Tech (TVTechnology)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
France Deploys Warships, Europe Stays Engaged Amid Oil Surge
france sending warships to the med/red sea and potentially toward hormuz — framing it as “strictly defensive” and about freedom of navigation. message: europe won’t be (completely) sidelined as us–israel–iran escalation hits shipping lanes and pushes oil toward $100+.
By Ian Bremmer
News•Mar 9, 2026
Japan’s 27th Solar Auction Concludes with Average Final Price of $0.029/kWh
Japan’s Green Investment Promotion Organization wrapped up its 27th utility‑scale solar auction, allocating 79 MW at an average price of JPY 4.61/kWh ($0.029). The auction saw a zero‑yen bid for a 400 kW project and a highest bid of JPY 6.49/kWh, well below the...
By pv magazine
News•Mar 9, 2026
ADvendio Launches Ad Suite for Retailers Featuring AI Agents
ADvendio unveiled Revenue OS for Agentic Advertising, an AI‑driven suite that equips retailers with four specialized agents—AdOne, AdPortal, AdGateway, and AdFinance. The platform combines Salesforce’s reasoning engine with ADvendio’s operational logic to automate campaign planning, sales, data consolidation, and financial...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Mar 9, 2026
Applebee’s March Madness Promotion Focuses on the To-Go Business
Applebee’s is running a March Madness promotion that offers boneless wings for just 50 cents each when ordered to‑go through its website or mobile app from March 17‑22 and April 4‑6. The deal targets the chain’s off‑premises segment, which saw a 6.5% year‑over‑year sales...
By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Former Google Exec Brings AI Data Concepts To Agency Boathouse
Boathouse has appointed Sonia Chung, a former Google, YouTube and Salesforce executive, as its first chief strategy officer. Chung will steer a “collect, connect, and activate” framework to fuse offline and online data, enabling cross‑channel consumer insights. She advocates using...
By MediaPost
News•Mar 9, 2026
Save the Date: SVG’s New Cloud & Content Workflows Summit in NYC on July 28
Sports Video Group (SVG) announced its Cloud & Content Workflows Summit for July 28 in New York City, merging its previous cloud production and content management events into a single day. The summit will feature a morning program followed by...
By Sports Video Group (SVG)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 42 Deals Announced in February 2026
February 2026 saw a record 42 cybersecurity M&A announcements, highlighting intensified consolidation across the sector. Major deals include Arctic Wolf’s acquisition of Sevco Security, Check Point’s three AI‑driven purchases, and Palo Alto Networks’ $400 million buy of endpoint‑security firm Koi. Other...
By SecurityWeek
News•Mar 9, 2026
We’re Data Experts at Ford. Here’s How We See AI Agents Reshaping the Shop Floor.
Ford’s data team outlines how agentic AI is transforming manufacturing. The third wave moves beyond predictive analytics to autonomous agents that make real‑time decisions on the shop floor. Pilot deployments have cut unplanned downtime by up to 40%, reduced defect...
By IndustryWeek
News•Mar 9, 2026
Side Letter: New Mountain’s Holt Halt
A former New Mountain Capital executive attempted to acquire five of the firm’s portfolio assets, but the bid collapsed after negotiations stalled. The breakdown highlights the growing importance of baseline economics in pricing trophy‑level private‑equity assets. Investors now treat valuation...
By Private Equity International
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Small‑Cap Banks Undervalued, Big Banks Overpriced, Deep Value Wins
Long/short financials investor Derek Pilecki of @gatorcapital on: * Why Small Cap Banks Are So Cheap Right Now * Why the U.S. Has Thousands of Banks * His Deep Value Strategy in Financial Stocks * Why Big Banks Are Expensive and Small Banks Are...
By Tobias Carlisle
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Weekly Cleantech Roundup: Top 10 Stories Plus Monthly Highlights
We've had some more popping cleantech news this past week. Below are 10 top stories, as well as the top 10 stories of the past month. - https://t.co/D98YdEyReo
By Zachary Shahan
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
The Global Week Ahead
Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict intensifies, leaving the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked. G7 finance ministers are meeting to discuss a coordinated release of strategic oil reserves, while the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank...
By Perspectives
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Multivitamin Modestly Slows Epigenetic Aging; Cocoa Doesn’t
Just published @NatureMedicine A daily multivitamin (MVM) slowed epigenetic aging in a randomized trial after 2 years; effect was small (~2 months) and not seen with cocoa extract supplement (vitamin was Centrum Silver) https://t.co/snOMNsTzW7 https://t.co/a6MhMuRhJb
By Eric Topol
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Trigger Oil Spikes, Not Releases, to Maximize Meme Market Impact
Disagree. If they were to move forward with releasing it, they lose their biggest tool right away. Instead, if you dangle the carrot anytime oil goes above $100, you get way more bang for your buck. We live in the era of...
By Felix Jauvin
News•Mar 9, 2026
After the Fires: A Path Forward for Altadena
More than a year after the 2025 Eaton Fire razed Altadena, architects, planners, and real‑estate leaders are convening to rebuild without displacing the historically Black community. The ULI Los Angeles‑SoCal NOMA forum highlighted the Altadena Rebuild Coalition’s Project Recovery plan, a...
By Urban Land (ULI) – Technology
Social•Mar 9, 2026
EV Profitability Looks Grim in New Cembalest Study
The new Cembalest energy paper is great. This table about EV profitability is pretty damning. https://t.co/JxcyhriCGB https://t.co/TFTRDotBUT
By Lawrence Hamtil
Social•Mar 9, 2026
China Invests Heavily in Water‑based Energy Storage
China is betting big on energy storage — in the form of water . Read more and sign up to my newsletter here: https://t.co/nGNBjAeMXE https://t.co/ixq1XqSbYu
By Henry Sanderson
News•Mar 9, 2026
Flammability Testing Configuration and Approach of Barrier MaterialAssemblies Designed for Space Flight Applications
NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center teamed with Johnson Space Center, White Sands Test Facility, and Marshall Space Flight Center to create a dedicated flammability test for barrier material assemblies. The test evaluates how effectively these barriers can isolate a cabin...
By NASA News (Breaking)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
EU's "Made in Europe" Rule Praised, yet China Reliance Persists
EU ‘Made in Europe’ regulation welcomed but ‘will not remove dependency on China’ #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/p1am0cSs8K
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
News•Mar 9, 2026
The Top 10 Most Expensive Streets in the UK Revealed - Do You Live on One?
Rightmove’s latest analysis reveals Winnington Road in Barnet as the UK’s most expensive street, with an average asking price of £12.5 million. London dominates the top‑ten list, contributing nine streets, while the sole non‑London entry is East Road in Elmbridge, Surrey,...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Mar 9, 2026
Without Superstars, Hit Formulas or Hiking Ticket Prices, a Tamil Rural Comedy Enters Rs 50 Crore Club
Tamil rural comedy *Thaai Kizhavi* entered the Rs 50 crore club within 11 days, reaching Rs 51 crore worldwide despite lacking a male superstar. The film, led by veteran actress Radikaa Sarathkumar, opened with a modest Rs 2.65 crore net and sustained weekend spikes of Rs 5‑6 crore, while...
By The Indian Express – Entertainment
Social•Mar 9, 2026
The View Lounge Meets International Travelers' Comfort Expectations
Can a shared lounge space provide the level of comfort and amenities that international travelers expect? We explore The View Lounge at BRU: https://t.co/MnF5tFqtya #PaxEx #AvGeek https://t.co/V2PTDdgGPL
By Mary Kirby
News•Mar 9, 2026
Profiting From Subsidies While Proliferating Trump’s Protectionism
First Solar reported a $1.53 billion net profit for 2025, heavily bolstered by $1.6 billion in 45X transferable tax credits that are counted as net sales. The company projects $2.1‑$2.19 billion of similar credits in 2026, prompting Wall Street to discount the earnings....
By CleanTechnica
Social•Mar 9, 2026
North Korea Joins Space Weapons Race Amid Global Distraction
My latest in @ForeignPolicy: with a war in the Middle East, the world appears to have missed that North Korea is now officially getting into the space weapons game (with strong incentives to put nukes in space). My analysis: https://t.co/z11CO5oeyP
By Ankit Panda
News•Mar 9, 2026
PRS Sues Gaming Platform Giant Steam for Copyright Infringement
UK collecting society PRS has filed a lawsuit against Valve’s Steam platform, alleging that Steam distributes games containing music by PRS members without securing the required "making available" licences. PRS argues that while game publishers obtain sync licences for in‑game...
By Complete Music Update (CMU)