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The U.S. Army awarded Anduril Industries a 10‑year, firm‑fixed‑price IDIQ contract worth up to $20 billion, consolidating more than 120 prior agreements into a single procurement vehicle. The deal centers on Anduril’s open‑architecture Lattice software, which fuses data from drones, radars, satellites and other sensors using AI and machine‑vision algorithms. It also covers a portfolio of autonomous platforms—including Altius UAVs, Ghost/Anvil counter‑drone drones, Menace interceptors and Dive underwater vehicles—plus edge‑compute infrastructure and support services. Funding will be drawn from multiple Army budget lines as task orders are issued through March 2036.
Let’s say you’re a beginner looking at a new market for the 1st time Figuring out where to start can be daunting Here’re the steps you should take so you can start buying deals 1. Source market rents 2. Understand expense load 3. Get to...
DNV has launched RuleAgent, an AI‑driven tool that lets maritime professionals ask natural‑language questions and instantly retrieve relevant excerpts from its regulatory database. The system scans more than 30,000 pages of rules, standards, and guidelines, generating concise summaries and linking...
Amidst the SaaS bloodbath fears, is health tech actually safer than people think? I sat down with @SeanDuffy (CEO of @OmadaHealth) and Stephanie Davis (Healthcare Industry Analyst) to dig into what's really happening in the markets and what it means for...
OnMed has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list for 2026, earning a No. 14 ranking in North America. The company’s AI‑enabled CareStation™ platform has expanded into rural states, schools, an airport hub, and Puerto Rico over the...
Oklahoma’s Housing Finance Agency reports more than 220,000 vacant homes, with roughly 39,000 listed for rent. However, virtually none meet affordability criteria for low‑income families, leaving a gap of over 80,000 rental units for the poorest households. The shortage stems...
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited arrives as a subcompact crossover priced at $36,385 for the top‑trim AWD model, packing upscale amenities such as ventilated front seats, a Bose eight‑speaker system, a 12.3‑inch digital display and full‑speed adaptive cruise control. It...
T‑cell engagers are bispecific antibodies that redirect T cells to destroy cancer cells and are being explored for autoimmune disorders. Seven companies are leading the field: Adaptin Bio secured FDA IND clearance for APTN‑101 in glioblastoma; Candid Therapeutics merged with...
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced that the pivotal Phase 3 LUCIDITY trial of avexitide has completed enrollment, randomizing and dosing the final participant to bring the total to 78 patients across 21 U.S. sites. The double‑blind, placebo‑controlled study evaluates avexitide, a first‑in‑class GLP‑1...
HaystackID announced that its CoreFlex platform has won the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award from the Business Intelligence Group, recognizing its generative‑AI‑driven legal and investigative workflows. CoreFlex provides a cloud‑native interface that consolidates matter management, data ingestion, reporting and automation,...
Beyond Yoga, traditionally known for women’s activewear, is intensifying its focus on the men’s market. Since launching a men’s line in 2020, the brand has added core fabrics like Spacedye and LuxeFleece and introduced a dedicated men’s landing page. It...
A November 2025 analysis using Unity’s AdQuality tool examined how ad quality affects player churn across Android and iOS mobile games. The study compared rewarded video and interstitial formats from multiple networks, finding that interstitials consistently generate higher churn than...
TikTok unveiled three premium ad products at the IAB NewFronts: Logo Takeover, Prime Time, and TopReach. Logo Takeover places a co‑branded screen the moment users open the app, delivering an uninterrupted first impression. Warner Bros. used the format for the Supergirl...
Upfront, launched in 2019 on Rotterdam’s Van Nelle site, redefines the supermarket by offering a curated range of 185‑200 sports‑nutrition products in a minimalist, design‑forward space. The store replaces traditional baskets with cotton bags and uses subtle digital price tags,...
NASA is contributing its Neutron Spectrometer System (NSS) to the JAXA‑ISRO Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, which plans to land a rover at the Moon’s South Pole no earlier than 2028. The NSS detects hydrogen signatures up to three feet...
The European Union’s AI Act, set to become enforceable on August 2, 2026, imposes a risk‑based regulatory framework on any organization that develops, deploys, or offers AI within the EU market. It distinguishes unacceptable, high‑risk, limited‑risk and minimal‑risk systems, with high‑risk AI...
Cincho has unveiled a self‑service retail kiosk tailored for cultural institutions, enabling faster guest checkout and handling extensive SKU inventories. The device syncs in real time with Yellow Dog’s inventory platform, ensuring up‑to‑date pricing and stock levels. Integrated into Cinchio’s...
The United States has long been the cornerstone of global finance, thanks to the perceived independence of the Federal Reserve, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Trade Commission. Recent trends suggest that this institutional independence is eroding, with...
The New "Pax Silica" Fund The Trump Administration is establishing a Supply Chain Fund. The "Pax Silica" fund will support energy, semiconductor, and critical materials. The US will commit $250M, and partners will include Singapore, the UAE, Qatar, and Sweden. The...
Arevon Energy has broken ground on its Cormorant Energy Storage project in Daly City, a 250‑MW/1,000‑MWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery facility costing about $600 million. The plant, expanded from its original 188‑MW design, is slated to begin operations in 2027 and will supply...
The United States relies on foreign sources for more than 90% of the lithium used in its batteries, exposing warehouses, manufacturers and logistics networks to geopolitical risk and price volatility. With global demand projected to quintuple by 2040, policymakers and...
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Amazon launches its annual Big Spring Sale on March 25, offering up to 55% off a curated selection of travel gear, clothing, and tech. The promotion features more than 50 highlighted deals, with prices as low as $9, including major...
Neo Energy Metals announced negotiations with Sibanye‑Stillwater to obtain unrestricted access to the New Beisa Complex, a combined uranium‑gold site in South Africa’s Free State and Northern Cape. The company aims to restart mining at the former Beatrix 4 shaft and target...
CVS has begun locking darker foundation and concealer shades behind anti‑theft devices, citing shoplifting data rather than racial intent. Retail theft in the U.S. surged 19 percent year‑over‑year, with projected losses near $48 billion for 2026, prompting chains to protect high‑risk items....
PM Hotel Group has elevated longtime sales leader Fran Owen to senior vice president of sales, giving her oversight of commercial initiatives across its full‑service and select‑service brands. Owen, who joined the firm in 2014 and spent more than seven...
Energy security will cost more Policymakers and consumers want energy to be reliable, affordable and sustainable, but there are trade-offs between these objectives, requiring prioritisation, a challenge often described as the “energy trilemma”. The relative emphasis attached to these objectives...
Jessica McCormack reported a 60% sales jump in 2025 and announced a flagship boutique on Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive slated for 2027. The new store will echo the brand’s London townhouse concept, offering an intimate, art‑filled setting. A 1,600‑sq‑ft location in South Coast Plaza opens...
Sulphur prices now up 40% since before the Iran War Unlike oil, the sulphur market was already in severe deficit https://t.co/gMiE3tcho5
JPMorgan Chase announced a €2.8 million (~$3.1 million) programme to fund French small‑business entrepreneurs, emphasizing inclusive growth. Toyota Industries agreed to a $30 billion buyout, the largest Japanese M&A deal since 1985, after shareholders tendered 63.6% of shares. Heineken will shift Singapore’s Tiger‑beer...
*Lumines Arise* is a rhythm‑driven puzzle game that syncs falling blocks to an ever‑changing soundtrack. The music, crafted by Tokyo duo Hydelic (Noboru Mutoh) and Takako Ishida at Enhance, blends club‑rooted hardstyle, jazz, New Age and hyperpop to create a...
Leonardo DRS was selected as one of 13 firms for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Advanced Technology Support Program V (ATSP5), a 10‑year indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity contract with a ceiling exceeding $25 billion. The award gives DRS a new vehicle to compete for...
Spade announced a $40 million Series B round led by Oak HC/FT, backed by Andreessen Horowitz and other fintech investors. The New York‑based fintech reported 470% year‑over‑year growth and a peak daily transaction volume of 1.9 billion, underscoring rapid adoption. The capital will...
German Energy Minister Katherina Reiche: “Energy affordability and security have to come to the front.” #CERAWeek
The Chancellor unveiled an anti‑profiteering framework giving the CMA new powers to curb price gouging, legislation to fast‑track nuclear projects by 2027, and a review of import tariffs to lower food costs. The package also extends the 5p fuel‑duty cut,...
Rigetti Computing secured a DARPA contract to advance quantum algorithms for optimization and unveiled a qubit‑efficient method that maps candidate solutions onto entangled wave functions, dramatically reducing the qubit count needed. The technique extends the quantum approximate optimization ansatz and...
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract with MKM Yachts to outfit the Scenic Ikon, a 203‑meter luxury polar expedition vessel for Scenic Cruise, with a comprehensive equipment package. The ship will feature Kongsberg’s hybrid electric propulsion system, including two Elegance 1230...
It Has My Face, the roguelite clone‑stabber from Behaviour Interactive, exits early access with a full 1.0 launch on April 3 2026. The update adds multiplayer modes—including Team Deathmatch and Free‑For‑All for up to eight players—new story chapters, expanded clone abilities, mutator...
The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) released a study outlining a Terrorist Innovation Model that explains how groups like ISIS and Al‑Qaeda adopt emerging technologies, especially drones, through adaptation rather than invention. The model separates intrinsic factors—strategic goals,...
The Delhi government has allocated ₹200 Cr (≈ $24 M) in its 2026‑27 budget to a revamped EV Policy that pivots from blanket purchase subsidies to scrappage‑linked incentives. Buyers who retire a BS‑IV or older petrol/diesel vehicle can receive up to ₹1 Lakh (~$12k)...
YES And this is what happens when you pull their pentagon passes and security clearances…. https://t.co/oQFBy98VJw
The Switch has introduced the PMM850M, a permanent‑magnet machine aimed at marine shaft‑generator and propulsion applications in the 500 kW to 1.5 MW range. The compact design features brushless operation, water‑jacket cooling and a modular architecture, promising higher electrical efficiency and lower...
Equinor has launched the drilling phase of its $9 billion Raia gas project off Brazil’s coast using Valaris' DS‑17 drillship. The campaign targets six pre‑salt wells in 2,900‑meter water, aiming for first gas production by 2028. The development will export up...
Ofcom has reversed its earlier stance and will reopen climate‑change denial complaints against TalkTV and TalkRadio, marking the regulator’s first climate‑misinformation investigation since a 2017 breach. The decision follows a Good Law Project letter that prompted Ofcom to reconsider more...
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has expanded its partnership with Corvus Robotics, deploying more than 40 Corvus One autonomous drones across nine distribution centers nationwide. The drones have completed roughly 5,000 flights, uncovering over 35,000 inventory discrepancies and shifting cycle...
Iran has abandoned its long‑standing strategy of strategic patience, adopting an offensive deterrence doctrine after the 12‑day war with Israel. The new posture relies on rapid, punitive strikes across the Persian Gulf, leveraging control of the Strait of Hormuz and...
Uzbekistan began concrete pouring at the Jizzakh site, marking the first physical step toward its inaugural nuclear power plant. The project, a partnership with Russia's Rosatom, has been scaled down to six 55 MW small modular reactors delivering a total of...
The Electronic Transactions Association announced it is acquiring the American Transaction Processors Coalition to bolster its advocacy, education, and member‑engagement capabilities. ATPC’s executive director, Jay Morgan, will join ETA as an advisor, reinforcing the trade group’s policy work. The combined...
The article announces the launch of Substack’s 2026 Weekly Notes Boost Community, a paid‑subscriber‑only network aimed at accelerating writer growth. Participation is restricted to paying members, with a direct sign‑in link provided for easy access. The community will run weekly...
Lumu announced major upgrades to its Lumu Defender NDR platform, extending its Continuous Compromise Assessment beyond the network to endpoints, cloud workloads, and user identities. The enhanced solution now correlates malicious network traffic with specific devices, accounts, and cloud services,...
A Shreveport family has filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit alleging the fire department failed to inform first‑arriving crews that multiple occupants were trapped in an April 2025 house fire. Dispatch messages reportedly omitted the occupant detail, and Engine 6 began fire suppression without...
