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New Zealand’s Marsden Point refinery shut in 2022 was a private business decision, not a direct government order as some politicians claim. The plant had supplied up to 70% of the nation’s fuel before closing, but relied on imported Middle‑Eastern crude, limiting its ability to provide true fuel independence. Modelling shows that even if it remained operational, it would add only about 2.6 days of fuel cover, and the loss of storage capacity amounts to roughly five days of national consumption—not the 700 million litres touted by ministers. The debate highlights political blame‑shifting amid a global fuel crisis.
Roadside assistance provider RAC is preparing a potential £5 billion ($6.4 billion) flotation on the London Stock Exchange, marking the largest UK IPO in years. Private‑equity owners CVC Capital Partners and Silver Lake are reportedly lining up to sell their stakes, which...
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) concluded that a communication breakdown caused two track workers to be struck by a rail‑mounted wagon near Port Glasgow station on 15 March 2025. The crane operator relied on a radio instruction that never...
The NSF‑backed Tech Metal Transformation Challenge, run through Stride Ventures, awarded roughly $16 million to eight winning teams for metal‑recovery technologies. Each winner receives up to $2 million in the first 10‑month stage, with potential follow‑on funding of $2.5 million and $3 million for...
Bethesda has restored Fallout Shelter to the Xbox Store, but limited it to console platforms only, removing the PC version entirely. The game's achievements are now available again for console players who missed the earlier free offer. No official comment...
The space sector faces a data‑transport bottleneck as satellite constellations generate more information than RF links can downlink. Industry leaders are transitioning from isolated spacecraft to distributed orbital data centers, where satellites act as networked nodes processing and sharing data...
Minnesota prosecutors filed a lawsuit demanding access to evidence from three ICE shootings that occurred during an immigration‑enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis this year. Two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were fatally shot while protesting, and a Venezuelan man...
Workshop, a founding London specialty‑coffee roaster, has opened a flagship Cafe & Academy in Belgravia, uniting its sourcing, roasting and hospitality concepts under one roof. The venue showcases a refined design, single‑origin coffees in terracotta packaging, and a seasonal menu...
War in Iran has sharply disrupted global air travel, with jet fuel prices roughly doubling after the Strait of Hormuz blockage. Airlines worldwide are raising fares and fuel surcharges, exemplified by Air France and KLM’s $58 increase on long‑haul tickets....
Plimsoll Productions has appointed veteran executive producer Paul Wright to spearhead its live programming across adventure, factual entertainment, and natural history. Wright arrives fresh from Netflix’s high‑profile "Skyscraper Live with Alex Honnold," a technically demanding event that showcased Plimsoll’s production...
Jack Miller, CEO of T3 Sixty, warned that the traditional "everything to everybody" brokerage model is losing steam as the housing market cools and consolidation accelerates. He highlighted the rapid Compass‑Anywhere merger as a sign of a favorable regulatory climate, but...
Philo has expanded its free, ad‑supported streaming lineup by adding six new channels from Lionsgate and Blue Ant Media, bringing the total to over 130 channels. The additions—Heartland, The Conners, Nash Bridges, Caught in Providence, True Crime, and Shockwave—cover a mix...
A JAMA Network Open study examined 64 pharmaceutical kickback settlements from 2000 to 2025, uncovering $10.25 billion in penalties. The drugs at the center of those cases generated $458.6 billion in U.S. sales, meaning fines represented just 2.2 percent of related revenue. The...
Canada National Railway (CN) was named Canada Post’s National Carrier – Multi Mode winner, citing its strong safety performance and a zero‑incident year. The accolade underscores CN’s reliability in mail transport across Canada. Meanwhile, CPKC de México President Oscar del Cueto was...
The European Commission announced it will postpone the planned EU-wide ban on Russian oil imports that was slated for 15 April, pushing the decision to after the Easter break without setting a new deadline. The delay is attributed to heightened energy...
UC Davis has been named ENR West’s 2026 California Owner of the Year, recognizing its expansive capital program across academic and healthcare facilities. The university’s $7.5 billion Vision 2030 plan will culminate in the 14‑story California Tower, adding 909,000 sq ft and 334 new...
The Munich Local Division dismissed Emboline’s infringement claim against AorticLab, confirming that a medical device can still infringe a patent if the patented use is technically possible. However, the court added that for medical devices the infringing use must align...
Spectrum News has entered a multi‑year partnership with Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications, announced on March 23. The collaboration will give students hands‑on newsroom experience, internships across the country, and joint coursework beginning in the 2026‑27 academic year. In...
ALTO Aviation, a subsidiary of Heads Up Technologies, unveiled its next‑generation Cabin Management System at the 69th AEA Convention in Dallas. The launch adds touchscreen control panels in 3.5‑, 4.3‑ and 10.1‑inch formats and modular M3 metal panels designed for...
Despite record‑high contract cancellations and a 630,000‑seller surplus, Coldwell Banker agent Maria Kourepenos remains optimistic, forecasting a steady, healthy spring season. She cites persistent buyer interest, though consumers are more deliberate amid rate volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. Limited inventory in...
Scotland’s new 15‑year climate change plan sets a 10‑year horizon before a major heat‑pump rollout, aiming to replace gas and oil boilers by 2045. The plan projects roughly $54 billion in financial benefits and cost savings through 2040, but campaigners argue...
The drive‑thru remains the dominant sales channel for quick‑service restaurants, accounting for over 70% of revenue before COVID‑19 and growing since the pandemic. Consumer expectations now prioritize speed, order accuracy, and a responsive experience. Digital signage is emerging as a...
Machoke, the Generation I Fighting‑type Pokémon, evolves from Machop at level 28 and can be traded into Machamp. It appears in virtually every main‑series title, from the original Red/Blue Victory Road to Sword & Shield’s Max Raid battles. With a base 100 Attack and...
Metrobloks announced a $1.4 billion investment to build a three‑building, 568,800 sq ft data‑center campus on 29 acres in Liberty, Missouri. The first 177,000 sq ft building has secured planning permission, and the project will create about 30 high‑skill jobs. Metrobloks, backed by equity partners...
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 946, legalizing the use of drones to locate feral hogs and easing trapping regulations. The legislation removes license requirements for hog trapping, provided captured animals are killed, and permits hunting from motor vehicles...
If you're running a DTC brand, you know how expensive product photography is. Lighting, studio, photographer, retouching. I made this with one prompt: "Premium coffee bag floating with whole beans scattered around it, steam rising, dark moody background, studio lighting." What surprised...
GEN Korean BBQ is rapidly scaling its consumer‑packaged goods division, adding a full suite of Korean meals, sauces, drinks, soju and snacks to retail shelves. The brand moved from 30 launch locations to more than 800 U.S. supermarkets within six...
The ProPublica Guild, representing roughly 150 journalists and newsroom staff, voted 92% to authorize a strike as contract talks stall. Union members are demanding a clause that bars layoffs caused by AI adoption, as well as just‑cause firing protections and...
Giant Eagle’s myPerks rewards program is now accepted at 285 Circle K fuel stations across Ohio, expanding the loyalty ecosystem after the June 2025 sale of GetGo to Alimentation Couche‑Tard for $1.57 billion. Shoppers can choose between Circle K Inner Circle points or myPerks...
Doghowl Games has launched "This Ain’t Even Poker, Ya Joker," an indie incremental title that mixes poker hand‑building with idle clicking. Players flip cards to earn gold, purchase upgrades, and eventually reset for permanent chips that fuel a prestige loop....
In a 3EDGE Week in Review video, Chief Investment Strategist Fritz Folts and CEO/CIO Steve Cucchiaro examine the geopolitical risks of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. They outline the waterway’s strategic role in global oil transport and...
South East MPs are urging the government to revive the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS), a £2.9 bn (≈$3.7 bn) Network Rail project paused in the 2021 spending review. The scheme would reconfigure tracks and expand East Croydon station to eight platforms, creating...
BNESIM, a global travel eSIM provider, is embedding artificial intelligence across its organization to accelerate product cycles and improve operational efficiency. The company’s AI and automation team works with every department, from fraud detection to procurement, to turn data into...
"In effect... the United States ceased to be not just an ally, but even a neutral mediator for Ukraine. A mediator does not take a position pre-aligned with one of the parties, nor does it use leverage against the other...
Pod party on this F-15EX: Sniper targeting pod, AAQ-13 Nav pod w/terrain following radar, and Legion IRST pod. F-15EX is the bolt on sensor king of fighters.
Digital wallets have become mainstream in the United States, especially for cross‑border and consumer‑to‑consumer transfers, but fragmentation still hampers seamless use. Nearly 28% of consumers cite incompatibility between sender and recipient platforms as a barrier, while one‑third of SMBs point...
Update: 10y UST yields (blue, RS1) USDJPY*oil (red, LS) USDCNY*oil (green, RS2) Hormuz is still closed; China still has several years of oil inventories; 10y UST yields are ~20-30 bps from triggering a US & global debt spiral. What happens first? Let's watch. https://t.co/ixdOHnatCg
Americans are on the move. Where they are leaving and where they are going… https://t.co/Luy4qotAqp
MSI Defense Solutions and South Korea’s Nearthlab have signed an MOU to embed the KAiDEN autonomous interceptor drone into MSI’s EAGLS counter‑UAS platform. The integration adds a kinetic, hard‑kill layer to an otherwise detection‑and‑tracking focused system, expanding its ability to...
Land-Based Marine Corps F-35Cs Are Now Moving Towards The Middle East The F-35Cs, operating from land bases, look set to join a Marine combat capability that is about to balloon in size in the Middle East. Lots of movements underway, updating live:...
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AI‑native ERP startup Doss announced a $55 million Series B round led by Madrona and Premji Invest to expand its AI‑driven inventory management layer. The solution plugs into existing accounting platforms, allowing mid‑market consumer brands to synchronize physical goods data with their...
The freight data doesn't lie... It has been signaling incredibly strong manufacturing conditions for months. I am seeing some of the strongest freight volume charts tied to industrial activity I've seen since COVID. https://t.co/jJXPO8D1OQ
Factoring in Iran’s “transit” fee. And what it does to the price of oil, LNG, and anything else moving thru the Strait.
Disney+ has begun production on "The Koreans," a Korean‑language reimagining of FX’s award‑winning series "The Americans." Set amid South Korea’s early‑1990s democratization, the drama follows a middle‑class family whose parents are covert North Korean spies. The series stars Lee Byunghun...
The Coast Guard announced its Acquisition Superhighway initiative, a blanket purchase agreement to procure an AI‑enabled procurement and acquisition system. A solicitation is due in the second quarter with a performance period through April 2028. The effort focuses on automating...
AMC’s noir drama *Dark Winds* returned for a fourth season on February 15, 2026, delivering eight hour‑long episodes that shift the hunt from the reservation to 1970s Los Angeles. The series, already a Netflix staple after the 2024‑2025 licensing deal, logged 19.2 million viewing equivalents...
Hotels in North America are gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, expecting a surge in demand that could lift average daily rates by 20‑45% in key markets. IRIS is promoting mobile ordering and digital guest directories as tools to...
Ghanaian contract mining firm Engineers & Planners (E&P) announced a $1.2 billion investment to expand its operations at Gold Fields’ Tarkwa and Damang gold mines. The plan includes deploying 30 Caterpillar 785D haul trucks and builds on a prior $650 million outlay...
Sasser, Inc. announced Michael Kelly as President of its Rail division, overseeing Chicago Freight Car and CF Rail Services, succeeding retiring veteran Thomas Clark. Kelly brings a track record of sales leadership that helped expand the company’s leasing portfolio. The...
