News•Mar 9, 2026
BluGlass Enters AUS$1.25m Development Program with US Tier-1 Defence Prime for Visible GaN DFB Lasers and Gain Chips
BluGlass Ltd has secured a AUS$1.25 million, 14‑24‑month development program with a US tier‑1 defence prime to deliver visible GaN distributed feedback (DFB) lasers and gain chips. The initial AUS$560,000 purchase order will fund the first phase, with payments linked to technical milestones. The integrated laser‑amplifier solution targets aerospace applications, promising reduced size, weight and power while simplifying system integration. Successful completion could generate follow‑on orders and establish a long‑term revenue stream for BluGlass’s GaN laser portfolio.
By Semiconductor Today
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
AutoCamp Asheville Is Officially Open
AutoCamp Asheville has opened and is now bookable through Hilton’s official channels, allowing Hilton Honors members to earn and redeem points for stays. Guests receive exclusive on‑property perks such as a complimentary firewood bundle, a s’mores kit, and upgrade opportunities...
By The Gate
News•Mar 9, 2026
Mercedes Considers Sharing South Africa Plant With China’s GWM
Mercedes‑Benz is in talks to share its East London, South Africa plant with Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor. The co‑manufacturing proposal aims to boost plant utilization as U.S. tariffs on Chinese vehicles increase. GWM has submitted a formal request to...
By Bloomberg – Technology
Social•Mar 9, 2026
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Denver Croissants This week, Nicole tells us about driving home in a remote area of New England in the Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic while Robbie shares some thoughts on the new Mercedes-Benz GLS and GLE. Sam shares thoughts on the...
By Sam Abuelsamid
News•Mar 9, 2026
Amanda Meade Takes Us Inside the Kyle and Jackie ‘O’ Bust-Up – Podcast
The long‑running Kyle and Jackie O breakfast show was taken off the air after Kyle Sandilands was suspended for serious misconduct, sparking an on‑air bust‑up with co‑host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson. Both presenters are reportedly weighing legal options, while Jackie O...
By The Guardian — Central Banks
News•Mar 9, 2026
PBS Aerospace Secured a Multi-Year Subcontract with Zone 5 Technologies to Expand US Turbojet Engine Production
PBS Aerospace, the U.S. arm of Czech PBS Group, landed a multi‑year subcontract with California‑based Zone 5 Technologies valued at several tens of millions of dollars. The agreement tasks the Roswell, Georgia plant—recently expanded with a $20 million investment—to produce the...
By Overt Defense
News•Mar 9, 2026
Live Nation Settles with DOJ in Deal that Seeks to Avert Breakup with Ticketmaster
Live Nation reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a high‑profile antitrust lawsuit that sought to split Ticketmaster from its parent. The agreement requires Live Nation to divest certain amphitheaters and to open its ticketing platform to...
By Business Insider
News•Mar 9, 2026
First IPO From Gift City Rescheduled Amid Middle East ‘Uncertainties’; to Open March 16
XED Executive Development Ltd, the first company to list on India’s Gift City International Financial Services Centre, has postponed its IPO opening to March 16‑24, 2026 due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, specifically the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict. The dollar‑denominated offering,...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
NIHR Awards £2.31m for Tech Tackling Chronic Condition Progression
The NIHR has granted £2.31 million to 24 projects developing technology‑assisted solutions that stop a single chronic condition from evolving into multi‑morbidity. The funding, delivered via the i4i FAST programme, targets virtual rehabilitation, AI‑driven diagnostics, home monitoring devices and digital self‑management...
By Health Tech World
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
A Celebrity Patient and the Core of Patient Confidentiality
Dr. Francisco M. Torres recounts an unexpected encounter with a world‑famous patient who arrived under his legal name, leaving the staff oblivious to his celebrity status. The revelation sparked a flurry of excitement among clinic personnel, yet the physician maintained...
By KevinMD
News•Mar 9, 2026
Aldi Begins Renovations on Newly Acquired Florida Distribution Center
Aldi has launched a $35.1 million renovation of its Baldwin, Florida distribution center, converting the former C&S Wholesale Grocers site into a modern hub for perishable and dry goods. The upgrade, split between $22 million for 391,600 sq ft of refrigerated space and $13 million...
By Grocery Dive
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
HeartBeam to Attend Investor and Industry Conferences in March, Focused on Providing Updates on Commercial Launch and Unveiling 12-Lead ECG...
HeartBeam Inc. announced that its executive team will attend three major investor and industry conferences in March 2026, including Oppenheimer’s virtual MedTech summit, the ROTH conference, and the American College of Cardiology’s ACC.26. The CEO and CFO will present a...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Harnessing Immune System: New Frontiers in Cancer Therapy
The new Huberman Lab episode is out: Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson 0:00 Alex Marson 2:21 Diseases & Current Biological Landscape; AI & Computational Tools 5:56 Immune System, Innate vs Adaptive Immune System 10:55 Thymus, T...
By Andrew Huberman – Huberman Lab
News•Mar 9, 2026
Report: Texas Needs ‘Hundreds of Thousands’ of New Homes to Meet Demand
Realtor.com’s latest report finds Texas faces a severe housing shortfall, needing hundreds of thousands of new homes to keep pace with rapid population growth and in‑migration. Despite leading the nation in homebuilding, the state’s supply lagged for a second consecutive...
By Planetizen
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Pulse Biosciences Announces Clinical Data From nPulse™ Vybrance™ System First-In-Human Clinical Durability Study of Benign Thyroid Nodule Ablation
Pulse Biosciences reported long‑term results from its first‑in‑human nPulse Vybrance study, showing an average 74% reduction in benign thyroid nodule volume after 15‑22 months. The data, presented at the 2026 North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology meeting, revealed no nodule...
By HealthTech HotSpot
News•Mar 9, 2026
How Does Early Pregnancy Lower Breast Cancer Risk? Odd Cells Could Offer Clues
Researchers reported in Nature Communications that early pregnancy prevents the accumulation of a novel hybrid mammary cell type in mice. These cells, which produce the inflammatory cytokine IL33, increase with age in never‑pregnant females and are linked to tissue changes...
By Science News
News•Mar 9, 2026
2026 Dodge Charger R/T Driven: The Lesser of Two Sixes
The 2026 Dodge Charger R/T debuts with the standard-output Hurricane 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo inline‑six, delivering 420 hp and 468 lb‑ft of torque, positioned below the 550‑hp Scat Pack but priced at $51,990. It pairs a ZF eight‑speed automatic with an optional all‑wheel‑drive system...
By Car and Driver
News•Mar 9, 2026
Square, SumUp, Shopify: Data Streaming for Real-Time Point-of-Sale (POS)
Point‑of‑sale systems are evolving from simple cash registers into real‑time, connected platforms that handle payments, inventory, and customer insights. Mobile payment leaders Square, SumUp, and Shopify now offer SMBs enterprise‑grade POS capabilities, blurring the line between payment processors and commerce...
By DZone – Big Data Zone
News•Mar 9, 2026
US Military Tested Device That May Be Tied To Havana Syndrome On Rats, Sheep
U.S. intelligence agents reportedly acquired a miniaturized microwave weapon from a Russian criminal network and secretly tested it on rats and sheep at a military facility. The animal experiments produced injuries that mirror the neurological symptoms reported by diplomats and...
By Slashdot
News•Mar 9, 2026
Gurit Composite Materials Play Central Role in Latest Shearwater Racing Catamaran Design
Gurit’s Ampreg epoxy, Spabond adhesive and Corecell M foam are at the heart of Zest Boatworks’ newest Shearwater catamaran, a 100% carbon‑fiber, foam‑cored racer celebrating the class’s 70‑year legacy. The vessel replaces the historic timber construction with a high‑stiffness, low‑weight...
By CompositesWorld
News•Mar 9, 2026
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Heads to Switch Next Month
XSEED announced that *Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta* will debut on Nintendo Switch on April 28, 2026, joining its existing PS4, Vita, and PC releases. Digital copies are priced at $29.99, while a Day One physical edition retails for $59.99 and...
By Siliconera
News•Mar 9, 2026
Inside the CTV Contextual Advertising Toolset
At Streaming Media Connect 2026, Team Whistle and Intersection explained how CTV contextual advertising now hinges on AI‑driven tools and real‑time data pipelines. Team Whistle has built proprietary Looker‑based analytics that feed production, programming, and ad teams with live‑event and audience...
By Streaming Media
News•Mar 9, 2026
2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T 4-Door Aims For Broad Appeal, And Kind Of Succeeds
Dodge’s 2026 Charger Sixpack R/T 4‑door re‑enters the market as the brand’s most affordable performance sedan, powered by a 420‑hp Hurricane 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo inline‑six. It delivers 0‑60 mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 127 mph, while offering...
By Jalopnik
News•Mar 9, 2026
View Photos of the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T
Stellantis unveiled the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T, powered by the standard‑output Hurricane twin‑turbo 3.0‑liter inline‑six that also underpins the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wagoneer. The R/T delivers roughly 420 horsepower, about 130 hp less than the 550‑hp Scat Pack, and...
By Car and Driver
News•Mar 9, 2026
6 Steps to Finding an Executive Coach Who Fits Your Culture (and Fixes Your Blind Spots)
The article outlines a six‑step framework for selecting an executive coach that truly fits a company’s culture and leadership needs. It emphasizes starting with clearly defined coaching goals that tie directly to business outcomes, then narrowing the pool to coaches...
By Entrepreneur
News•Mar 9, 2026
FFL Partners Forms Pioneer HOA
FFL Partners announced the creation of Pioneer HOA, a newly formed holding company designed to house its current and future investments in homeowners association (HOA) property‑management firms. The move consolidates a fragmented portfolio under a single corporate umbrella, simplifying governance...
By PE Hub Europe
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Positive Phase 3 Results From the SUCCESSOR-2 Study of Oral Mezigdomide in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple...
Bristol Myers Squibb reported positive interim Phase 3 results from the SUCCESSOR‑2 study, showing that oral mezigdomide combined with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (MeziKd) significantly extended progression‑free survival versus carfilzomib‑dexamethasone alone in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The trial marks the first...
By HealthTech HotSpot
News•Mar 9, 2026
The Download: Murky AI Surveillance Laws, and the White House Cracks Down on Defiant Labs
The White House has rolled out stricter AI guidelines, demanding that developers permit any lawful use of their models, a move prompted by the heated Pentagon‑Anthropic dispute. The Department of Defense’s contract with Anthropic has revived unanswered questions about whether...
By MIT Technology Review
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Cities Must Signal Long-Term Investor Confidence, Not Just Regulations
Fact 1: On today's numbers, apartment buildings take 15-20 yrs to pay back the investment in building them. Fact 2: To justify that investment, investors need to expect the buildings to generate returns for decades thereafter. So, if your city wants private...
By Moses Kagan
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Trump's College Sports Revival Plan Hits Legal Hurdles
Trump Plan to Make College Sports Great Again Faces Legal Barriers 👇https://t.co/y64AL38dSr via @sportico @McCannSportsLaw
By Scott Soshnick
News•Mar 9, 2026
ZIM Navigates Cooling Container Markets, Hapag-Lloyd Deal Looms
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services posted 2025 revenue of $6.9 billion, an 18% decline from 2024, while net income fell to $481 million, down 78%. TEU volumes slipped only marginally to 3.66 million, but average freight rates dropped to $1,551 per TEU. The carrier...
By MarineLink
Social•Mar 9, 2026
G7's 400‑Million‑Barrel Release May Mask Iran Conflict Risks
G7 countries looking at releasing oil reserves. Maybe 400 million barrels. How much impact will this have? What if the Iran war continues, and reserves are drawn down?
By Tom Craig
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Woke Network Head Teams up with Piers Morgan
Rashida Jones led a news network often accused of being too “woke.” Piers Morgan has for the last few years railed against people taking such a stance. Now they're working together.... https://t.co/J3bDdLDZFq via @variety
By Brian Steinberg
News•Mar 9, 2026
Iran Names a New Supreme Leader. What to Know About the Successor to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran's Assembly of Experts appointed 56‑year‑old Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah, as the new supreme leader amid an ongoing war with Israel and heightened attacks across the Middle East. The appointment reinforces the Revolutionary Guard’s hard‑line stance and...
By Fast Company
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Arizona Solar Policy Depends on SRP Election Outcomes
Arizona solar policy hinges on this year’s Salt River Project elections #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/GMgOIrOqx3
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
News•Mar 9, 2026
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas Completes Renovation
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas announced the completion of a multi‑year, $100 million renovation that adds a 2.2‑acre Crystal Lagoons‑powered lagoon, a 5,600‑square‑foot waterfront event venue, and a Toptracer golf‑bay range. The project also refreshed the Windflower Spa and...
By Lodging Magazine
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
GIC-Backed Renewable Developer Greenko Lines up Potential $1bn IPO
Greenko, the GIC‑backed Indian renewable developer, is weighing a roughly $1 billion initial public offering that could launch as early as this year. The firm currently operates about 11 GW of renewable capacity across 20 states and has another 20 GW under construction....
By Private Equity Insights
News•Mar 9, 2026
Why Stitch Fix Is Doubling Down on Human Stylists as AI Gets Better
Stitch Fix is reinforcing its human‑stylist model even as generative AI matures, unveiling the AI‑driven "Stitch Fix Vision" that creates personalized, shoppable outfit images from client selfies. The platform’s autonomous quality checks and sharing features have lifted repeat purchase rates...
By ClickZ
News•Mar 9, 2026
Dreamscape Hospitality Adds Two Marriott Properties
Dreamscape Hospitality announced it will manage two Marriott‑branded hotels—Courtyard by Marriott Houma in Louisiana and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Springdale in Arkansas—both owned by Verge Hospitality Management. The partnership expands Dreamscape’s midscale portfolio and leverages its operational expertise...
By Hotel Business
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Exclusive First Looks at Idris Elba on Set as ‘Luther 2’ Continues Filming in the UK for Netflix
Netflix has started filming the sequel to its hit crime thriller “Luther: The Fallen Sun”, with Idris Elba back as detective John Luther. Production kicked off on February 18, 2026, shooting gritty, rain‑soaked London locations such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and Parkland Walk,...
By What’s on Netflix
News•Mar 9, 2026
Calm Amid Storm: Indian Founders Hold Steady As Middle East Tensions Rise
Escalating US‑Israel and Iran conflict is disrupting tech hubs across the Middle East, prompting global giants like Microsoft, Nvidia and Amazon to shut their Dubai offices and shift staff to remote work. Indian founders based in Dubai report that day‑to‑day...
By Inc42
Social•Mar 9, 2026
AI Offers Telcos First New Revenue Stream in Decades
.@TMobile just found telecom’s biggest missed opportunity in 20 years. AI may finally create the first real new revenue stream for carriers since data plans. But it will also force telcos to compete directly with hyperscalers. 🧵📡
By Roger Entner
Blog•Mar 9, 2026
Seth MacFarlane Affirms There Are “No Plans” For Ted Season 3
Seth MacFarlane confirmed there are no plans for a third season of Peacock’s “Ted” series. The comedy prequel, which debuted in early 2024 and saw its second season launch in March 2026, became Peacock’s most‑viewed original within three days. MacFarlane...
By The People’s Movies
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Compact Foldable Helicopter Storable in Your Car Trunk
Foldable Helicopter That Fits in Your Car Trunk by @tweetciiiim #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/aYrcZ8Fxgo
By Ron van Loon
News•Mar 9, 2026
Austin Voted for 22 Miles of Light Rail — So Why Does the Project Span Only 9.8?
Voters approved a 22‑mile light‑rail network for Austin in 2020, but construction now focuses on a 9.8‑mile starter line with 15 stations, built by a Stacy Witbeck‑Sundt joint venture. The phased approach follows the same corridors as the full plan, allowing...
By Railway-News
News•Mar 9, 2026
GOP Whip Tom Emmer Predicts Oil Prices Will Drop After Iran War
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer told CNBC that oil prices, which surged above $100 per barrel after Middle Eastern production cuts tied to the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran, will "tumble" once the operation concludes. President Donald Trump echoed the short‑term...
By CNBC – US Top News & Analysis
News•Mar 9, 2026
K-Beauty Pioneer Appoints a U.S. CEO
Olive Young, South Korea's top beauty retailer, named Gaeun Kwon as chief executive of its U.S. arm. The company will debut its first American store in Pasadena, California, in May 2026, followed by a preview location at Westfield Century City....
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Mar 9, 2026
MISO, SPP Eye 500-kV Cross-Border Projects to Bolster Reliability, Save Money
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) are evaluating two 500‑kV transmission options—Core ($1.3 billion) and Core+ ($3.6 billion)—to strengthen reliability along their shared border in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The Core set would add 2.6 GW of import...
By Utility Dive (Industry Dive)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Domestic Coal Production Likely to Grow 6-7% Annually over Next Few Years: Kishan Reddy
India plans to boost domestic coal output by 6‑7 % annually, aiming for roughly 1.5 billion tonnes by FY 2029‑30. Production was about 1.05 bn tonnes in 2024‑25, and the government expects demand to peak around 2040. Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasized that...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Designs, Plans for $2.3B Ballpark
Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays unveiled renderings for a $2.3 billion, 31,000‑seat ballpark anchored in a 130‑acre mixed‑use development in Tampa’s Westshore District. The team will finance 50 % of the cost, while Hillsborough County and the city are expected to...
By Construction Dive