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Oxfam is launching its first dedicated vintage store, Oxfam Vintage, in Manchester’s Northern Quarter on 27 March. The shop showcases hand‑picked pre‑loved clothing in a space built around circularity, featuring recycled‑plastic lighting and plywood fixtures reminiscent of Oxfam’s shipping crates. To drive footfall, the charity has organized a city‑wide treasure hunt with hidden 50%‑off tags redeemable at the new store. Proceeds will support Oxfam’s global poverty‑relief programmes, including emergency aid in conflict zones.
Flex LNG has secured a new time charter for its 2020‑built Flex Aurora LNG carrier with an unnamed supermajor. The agreement guarantees a minimum two‑year firm period and includes optional 2‑year extensions that could stretch the contract to eight years,...
Basic.Space is hosting its second “IRL‑to‑URL shopping experience” at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles from March 27‑29. The centerpiece is a full‑size, kit‑of‑parts version of Paul Rudolph’s 1952 Walker Guest House, offered for purchase through an auction. The event...
The article argues that well‑crafted contract templates are a strategic business tool, not merely legal paperwork. By codifying risk preferences and commercial intent once, templates streamline negotiations, reduce legal review cycles, and prevent ad‑hoc risk decisions. Organizations that rely on...
The 82nd Airborne Division, known as the “All‑American,” is the U.S. Army’s elite rapid‑reaction force capable of deploying worldwide within 18‑24 hours. Based at Fort Liberty, it specializes in parachute assaults, bridgehead creation, and humanitarian missions, drawing on a century...
PAICE has launched Expert Briefings, a bespoke service led by Lars Christensen that delivers interactive sessions on macroeconomics, geopolitics, and artificial intelligence. The briefings are tailored to each organization’s industry, risk exposure, and strategic questions, and can be delivered as...
Croatia’s state rail operator HŽPP announced the rollout of six hybrid diesel‑electric multiple units for the Zagreb–Split corridor, funded by a €57.3 million (≈$62 million) European Investment Bank loan. The first unit will enter service in July 2026, with monthly deliveries through...
The U.S. Navy has approved a $15.38 billion contract modification for General Dynamics Electric Boat to accelerate production and long‑term support of its Columbia‑class ballistic‑missile and Virginia‑class attack submarines through 2035. The funding, drawn mainly from the National Sea‑Based Deterrence Fund,...
The Milan Longevity Summit 2026, held May 20‑23 at Allianz MiCo, convenes leaders across finance, AI, agri‑food, urban design and more to re‑engineer systems for an aging world. Using the One Health framework, the event treats human longevity as intertwined...
French tubular solutions maker Vallourec announced a five‑contract win in Indonesia, covering roughly 36,000 tons of premium OCTG products. The orders, signed across February and March, will support about 140 offshore and deep‑water wells. All pipes will be heat‑treated and threaded...
Aben Gold Corp. announced a new 2026 exploration program to evaluate high‑grade tungsten alongside gold at its Justin project in southeastern Yukon. Recent re‑analysis of 2014 drill holes revealed tungsten mineralization up to 0.39% WO₃, with concurrent gold grades above...
Sandvik announced five new AutoMine orders from Byrnecut, covering four Australian mines and Namibia's Navachab site. The contracts include AutoMine Multi‑Lite systems, allowing a single operator to remotely control up to three loaders. Byrnecut now runs AutoMine on the majority...
Italy’s advertising market in 2025 is now led by digital, with the “extended” digital segment projected at €9.6 billion (about $10.6 billion), representing 45% of total spend. OTT platforms dominate that slice, contributing €4.3 billion (~$4.7 billion). Traditional media investment slips to €5.8 billion (~$6.4 billion),...
HBO Max’s April 2026 schedule introduces new seasons of “Hacks” and “Euphoria”, adds the full “Alien” franchise library, and launches the limited series “Half Man”. The platform also highlights a Disney‑bundled offering that includes HBO Max, Disney+ and Hulu for...
Jacob Van Naarden, formerly COO of Loxo Oncology, joined Eli Lilly after its $8 billion cash acquisition of Loxo in 2018. He now serves as president of Lilly Oncology and head of business development, overseeing the company’s dealmaking and pipeline expansion. The purchase...
Pixee Medical has secured a European CE mark for its Knee+ NexSight augmented‑reality platform, enabling the first EU total knee arthroplasty procedures using the technology. The system projects a voice‑controlled virtual overlay during surgery, delivering robotic‑level precision without a robot,...
U.S. Air Force B‑2 Spirit bombers participated in a maritime strike drill off California alongside Carrier Air Wing 11’s F/A‑18E/F Super Hornets. The exercise introduced the Navy’s new AIM‑174B “Gunslinger” missile, an air‑launched variant of the SM‑6, onto the carrier‑based fighters....
Blue Moon Metals completed its acquisition of the Apex mine, a former U.S. producer of gallium, germanium and copper, to re‑establish domestic supply of these critical metals. The deal includes a 0.5% net smelter return royalty for Teck and positions...
The Main Justice podcast marks its three‑year anniversary and launches a new YouTube channel, expanding its audience. The hosts mourn the death of former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III, reflecting on his lifelong commitment to public service and the impact of his...
Vietnam Airlines announced a request for proposals to dry‑lease 12 widebody aircraft, targeting Airbus A350‑900XWB and Boeing 787‑9/10 models, with deliveries slated for 2028‑2030. The carrier plans an eight‑year lease term to reinforce its long‑haul capacity and expand its international...
Toyota plant managers warn that Japan's deepening labor shortage threatens domestic vehicle output, prompting the automaker to launch a dedicated support program for Filipino workers called Team Salamat Po. The initiative, which provides interpretation and cultural assistance, has achieved zero...
H&H Group reported that Douyin, China’s TikTok‑like platform, drove a 71.4% surge in Swisse sales last year, while new‑retail partners such as Sam’s Club added 29.7% growth. The company’s overall revenue rose 10% to RMB 14.3 bn ($2.08 bn) and net profit exploded...
Thread Factory, a B2B fashion‑supply platform, secured a pre‑seed round of about $180,000, led by AJVC. The funding will boost its technology stack, expand the team, and grow its retailer‑manufacturer network across India. The startup reports an annual recurring revenue...
Babcock has floated off HMS Active, the second Type 31 Inspiration‑class frigate, from its Rosyth shipyard using the Malin Augustea barge. The launch follows the February rollout of the vessel and the steel‑cut for HMS Bulldog, the class’s fourth ship. The programme sustains...
Rio Tinto has won a lengthy legal battle, gaining control of the land needed for its Resolution Copper project in Arizona. The miner launched a $500 million drilling program to explore the remaining 30% of the deposit that was previously inaccessible....
Ventura Securities has initiated coverage on Park Medi World Ltd (PMWL) with a Buy rating and a $3.4 target price, suggesting roughly 38% upside over the next two years. The hospital chain, listed at $2.0 per share, leverages a capital‑efficient...
Kenya’s flower industry is losing up to $1.4 million each week since the Iran war began. The Kenya Flower Council reports over $4.2 million in losses across three weeks, with export volumes dropping by more than half. Freight costs have surged to...
Reliance Jio has quietly introduced a new Rs 365 (≈$4.40) prepaid affordable pack, offering 25 GB of high‑speed data, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day for 30 days. The plan bundles a three‑month JioHotstar subscription, 50 GB of JioAICloud storage and an 18‑month...
Researchers introduced PiGRAD—Physics‑informed Graph Neural Diffusion—a model that encodes additive‑manufacturing builds as graphs and uses a diffusion process constrained by heat‑transfer physics to predict temperature fields, melt‑pool geometry, and defect probabilities. By merging graph neural networks with physics‑based loss functions,...
IoT has shifted from experimental pilots to essential infrastructure across logistics, energy and smart‑city services, yet most firms still rely on legacy SIMs designed for occasional handset use. This mismatch creates hidden costs and operational rigidity as device fleets scale...
Over 3,000 parents have signed a UK Parliament petition demanding the abolition of school fines and Fixed Penalty Notices. The petition follows a record 492,800 penalty notices issued in 2024‑25, with 443,000 linked to term‑time holidays. Campaigner Natalie Elliott argues...
Nokia has achieved the world’s first live 5G call on a 1900 MHz (n101) rail network, conducting the test on Deutsche Bahn’s outdoor test track in Germany. The demonstration used Nokia’s AirScale 5G radio equipment and a standalone 5G core, confirming...
Many people don't understand how important oil and gas are to the wider manufacturing economy...
Shawn D. Mahler filed a complaint against the Texas County Sheriff’s Office and two individual deputies in September 2025. A magistrate judge recommended dismissing the sheriff as a non‑suable entity and dropping official‑capacity claims against the deputies. The district court...
World of Warcraft: Midnight adds the Nether‑Swept Drake, unlocked by the rare Nether‑Warped Egg. The egg can only be obtained through fishing, with a roughly one‑percent chance when pulling a Patient Treasure. Players can boost fishing success using gear such...
Global RegTech market rebounded in 2025, with funding climbing 31% to $8.5 billion and deal volume up 14% to 736 transactions. The United States dominated, completing 381 deals—52% of worldwide activity—up 26% from the prior year. The UK held a modest...
AI‑assisted coding tools now write a substantial share of software used in defense procurement, with estimates that 20‑30% of code in major repositories originates from AI. The lack of provenance tracking makes it impossible for governments to enforce bans on...
Community opposition is emerging as the primary barrier to electric‑vehicle charger rollout, with residents in New York, Bengaluru, Kuala Lumpur and other locales citing fire fears, unsightly designs, and loss of parking. Authorities in the U.S. and South Korea are even banning underground...
Pacific Drive combines a post‑apocalyptic driving simulator with horror‑style survival mechanics, set in the Olympic Exclusion Zone. The game’s recent "Whispers in the Woods" expansion deepens occult themes and intensifies chase‑scene tension. After extensive updates, the title is now offered...
Ukraine’s armed forces escalated their campaign against Russian energy infrastructure by launching drone strikes on the Baltic Sea port of Ust‑Luga. The attack sparked a large fire and video footage released by the Leningrad region governor shows significant damage to...
The Open Culture article spotlights a hour‑long 3D animated video by Animagraffs that dissects the Hoover Dam’s design, construction, and operational systems. Leveraging research‑backed models, the video reveals turbines, concrete arches, and auxiliary infrastructure in x‑ray detail. It notes the...
In this episode, Kevin Lawton interviews Dave Gutierrez, VP of Sales at Olymp Warehousing, about their on‑demand warehousing marketplace that connects shippers needing immediate storage or freight services with 3PLs and warehouses. Olymp’s platform automates RFQ submissions, rapid bidding, and...
Denvr, a Calgary AI‑infrastructure firm, signed two defence deals with Ottawa‑based Dominion Dynamics and Sapper Labs to embed its sovereign Canada AI Platform (CAIP) into drone simulation and AI‑enabled intelligence/cyber‑defence for the Canadian Armed Forces. Dominion will use CAIP to...
European central counterparty clearing houses (CCPs) are confronting five major challenges: tighter post‑crisis regulations such as EMIR, a fragmented yet consolidating market landscape, the pressure to achieve sufficient scale, heightened geopolitical uncertainty, and the emergence of new asset classes like...
Amazon Leo announced a plan to double its launch cadence, targeting 20 missions in the second year after completing 11 launches in the first year. The company already operates more than 200 satellites and has hundreds of flight‑ready units stored...
DUAL UK, the underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has launched a new Credit Risk Insurance (CRI) solution to help clients manage payment and contractual risks in cross‑border trade. The product offers contract‑frustration coverage for up to 15 years and...
Disney+ has introduced a new Hannah Montana profile avatar to mark the streaming debut of the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.” The special features Miley Cyrus in an in‑depth interview, archival footage, surprise guests, and a live musical performance. Users can switch to...
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Sparkies vote to strike at BHP’s Pilbara mines in ‘dangerous’ move that could ignite mass union onslaught https://t.co/e5jqcNDvKE
Sunil Bharti Mittal will retire as chair of Airtel Africa in July 2026, ending a seven‑year tenure that began with the company’s 2019 listing. Gopal Vittal, the executive vice‑chairman of Bharti Airtel and current GSMA chair, will succeed him as non‑executive...
