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Depop is facing a California federal class‑action lawsuit over its mandatory marketplace fee that is disclosed only at checkout. The suit alleges the hidden $1.55 fee on a $17 purchase violates the state’s Honest Pricing Law, which bans drip pricing as of July 2024. Filed on February 6, 2026, the complaint seeks compensatory and punitive damages for all affected buyers, with a response deadline of April 27, likely after eBay’s $1.2 billion acquisition closes in Q2 2026. The timing adds regulatory risk to the pending deal, especially as eBay already practices fee‑inclusive pricing on its UK platform.
The Army National Guard is launching "Disasterville," a traveling virtual‑reality program that brings three ten‑minute disaster simulations—earthquake, flash flood and wildfire—to high school gymnasiums across the United States this spring. Participants work in teams of five, using VR headsets and...
A federal judge ruled that founder Fawn Weaver's Chapter 11 filing for the Uncle Nearest whiskey brand was unauthorized, violating a prior court order that placed the company under receivership. The receiver, appointed after a $100 million fraud lawsuit by lender Farm Credit...
Rosuvastatin calcium, sold under the brand name Crestor, is a prescription statin that lowers low‑density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. The FDA provides extensive safety guidance, urging adverse‑event reporting via MedWatch and highlighting interaction risks with certain HIV and hepatitis C drugs that...
Valve’s Spring Sale on Steam is spotlighting human artists Tiffany Diep and thanhuki, celebrating their key‑art and animation work amid a wave of generative‑AI graphics flooding the industry. The platform is offering free stickers and profile cosmetics through its Points...
Hadrian opened a 2.2‑million‑square‑foot ‘Factory of the Future’ in Cherokee, Alabama, funded by $900 million Navy OBBBA money and $1.5 billion private capital. The facility will mass‑produce components for Virginia‑class attack and Columbia‑class ballistic‑missile submarines, creating up to 1,000 high‑paying jobs. By...
JetBlue pilots, represented by ALPA, have filed a lawsuit to force full arbitration over the airline’s new "Blue Sky" partnership with United, which they claim threatens the jobs of more than 4,600 pilots. The partnership, announced in May 2025, allows...
Mercari has launched a limited‑time beta fee‑discount program for high‑volume sellers, running from March 19 to May 14, 2026. Sellers are placed into tiered discount levels based on their cumulative sales during the eight weeks preceding the program, with tier status displayed via...
Wikipedia’s Arbitration Committee has permanently banned Iskandar323, a key operator of the pro‑Hamas “Gang of 40.” The editor coordinated more than a million edits on Hamas, Iran, Zionism and related Middle‑East topics, shaping narratives across the encyclopedia. The site‑wide sanction...
Hilton announced a partnership with YOTEL, using its loyalty, distribution and technology platforms to scale the tech‑forward brand without acquiring it. The move reflects a broader asset‑light strategy among major operators, while AI‑driven search tools like Lighthouse’s Connect AI aim...
Johnsonville introduced a Dr Pepper‑inspired sausage, available fresh and smoked, on March 1. The product was deliberately crafted to be divisive, sparking “low‑stakes disagreement” on social media and encouraging conversation around the brand. Partnering with Dr Pepper, the company seeks to...
The 2026 NCAA March Madness first round features a matchup between No. 7 UCLA Bruins and No. 10 UCF Knights on March 20 at 7:25 p.m. ET, broadcast on TBS. Viewers can stream the game via Sling TV, which offers Blue, Orange, and combined...
The post outlines three core strategies for scaling Substack newsletters: a comprehensive starter guide, a weekly content system, and a framework for converting readers into paid subscribers and upselling them to higher‑value offers. It walks creators through turning a single...
Zetwerk, the full‑stack B2B manufacturing platform, plans to raise up to $550 million through an IPO that could value the company near $4 billion. The offering will consist of a $300 million fresh issue and an offer‑for‑sale component for the balance. The firm...
California lawmakers introduced Assembly Bill 2137 to create a statewide certification system for shops that fabricate engineered stone, granite, marble and similar slab materials. The bill directs Cal/OSHA to develop an application process, with certifications issued for three years beginning...
A rockfall at depth 1,100 m in Boliden’s Garpenberg mine on March 14 triggered a pressure wave that injured six workers, all now discharged. The incident prompted evacuation and halted production at the concentrator on March 15. Garpenberg, Sweden’s oldest operating mine, produces...
If you care about the future of the CDC or public health, you need to read this piece and watch this video on how leadership is thinking about the search for a new director. Definitely watch the 10 minute video in...
GoNetspeed announced a $4.5 million investment to deploy a 100% fiber‑optic network in Oneonta, New York, marking its first project in Otsego County. The rollout will deliver symmetric speeds from 500 Mbps up to six gigabits, promising multigigabit performance and higher reliability...
The U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division conducted a live‑fire drill at Fort Campbell showcasing drones as the initial combat element rather than mere support tools. Multiple UAV platforms, from the MQ‑1C Gray Eagle to small reconnaissance drones, operated alongside Special...
This #WeekendReading: U.S. District Court has formally put an end to the Biden-era Retirement Security Rule (aka "Fiduciary Rule 2.0") after the Trump administration's Department of Labor elected not to defend the rule against lawsuits led by groups representing product...
Funi Raccoon, a new 3D platformer collectathon from Crayon and Kit of the Crayon Eating Company, launched on Steam this week. The game blends surreal, collage‑style visuals with whimsical mechanics, such as train‑hopping and hidden button puzzles. A free demo...
Pentagon officials have drafted detailed plans to deploy U.S. ground forces into Iran, including two Marine units of roughly 2,200 troops each. The first unit is slated to arrive from Japan early next week, with a second sailing from California...
The logistics marketplace for third‑party providers still relies on 1990s‑style pre‑sales methods, creating friction for shippers seeking partners. Ryan, co‑founder of Warematch, turned his own distribution challenges into a tech solution that adds a digital matchmaking layer between shippers and...
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that RCMP officers breached the Charter’s Section 8 right when they opened a truck door in a driveway, but the evidence obtained remains admissible. The majority held that the implied‑licence doctrine permits officers to approach...
The Detroit Engineer District will open the Poe Lock at the Soo Locks on March 25, 2026, officially starting the Great Lakes shipping season. After a 10‑week winter shutdown, crews completed extensive repairs, including gate work and an experimental ice‑shedding...
NASA astronaut Chris Williams performed a spacesuit fit verification on Jan 2, 2026 inside the ISS Quest airlock, confirming airtight integrity, comfort and mobility. On March 18, 2026 Williams and fellow astronaut Jessica Meir completed a 7‑hour‑2‑minute EVA. The spacewalk focused on preparatory work for installing...
Consulting firms are increasingly essential as organizations confront rapid technology shifts, tighter regulations, and fierce competition. By delivering risk‑management frameworks, strategic planning tools, and operational‑efficiency audits, consultants help companies reduce compliance exposure and cut costs. Their cross‑industry expertise supplies market...
Borrower hesitation in high‑cost metros is increasingly driven by soaring insurance premiums, rising property‑tax and HOA costs, and the complexity of covering high‑value personal assets. Lenders report longer decision cycles, higher pre‑qualification fallout, and more renegotiations as total cost‑of‑ownership calculations...
Scottie Resources Corp. released the final results of its 2025 drill campaign at the Blueberry Contact Zone, part of the Scottie Gold Mine Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. The company announced a fully‑funded 50,000‑metre drill program for 2026, aimed...
The Association of Motion Picture Sound (AMPS) unveiled its 2026 Excellence in Sound nominations, spotlighting five television drama episodes—including two from Netflix’s *Adolescence*—and five factual film entries from broadcasters such as BBC and Disney+. Apple TV and Netflix each lead...
Eurowise Offroad has unveiled the Cayenne Ultra EVO, a limited‑edition, carbon‑widebody transformation of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The remodel boosts output to roughly 650 horsepower and 750 lb‑ft of torque, adds eight inches of width, and features a bespoke long‑travel suspension...
WGA blasts CBS News layoffs: "Once again, our members have lost their jobs due to the recklessness and greed of their bosses. CBS News Radio is an institution, where generations of the finest journalists in the country spent their careers reporting...
This is the equivalent of AK 47, but for drones. The world is not prepared for this yet, as we have seen it with the Gulf states. If you're using anti-aircraft missiles to shoot these things down, you're going to be in...
Koei Tecmo unveiled the complete trophy roster for Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5, detailing 35 distinct awards ranging from combat mastery to exploration feats. The top‑tier Platinum trophy, "Pywel Legend," requires players to earn every other trophy, effectively demanding 100% game...
CNN has been experimenting with new formats this week, including Anderson in rolled-up sleeves, massive desk microphones, and a physical map, channeling early Edward R. Murrow-era broadcast.... Experiment will continue today with Jake Tapper broadcasting from his office.
Is it reasonable to say that a long-term, structural decline in global oil demand would not necessarily translate into lower prices, and could plausibly turn into significantly higher prices in the future?
Supermicro announced that it is not named in a U.S. indictment involving three individuals accused of conspiring to violate export‑control laws. The charged parties include senior vice president and board member Yih‑Shyan Liaw, a Taiwan sales manager, and a contractor....
Michael Cembalest from @JPMorganAM talks on Open Circuit about his Eye on the Market report. One topic we discuss is a $250B Marshall Plan from China that will accelerate electrification efforts around the world. https://t.co/bYsQ3TDtQa
Five-byline alert: 🚨 “.. the Iranians have real leverage with this, and there’s not an obvious fix for it,” an intelligence official said of efforts to reopen the strait. @CNN https://t.co/F0HsBMF0Ha https://t.co/23PCXm7d3r
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a province‑wide ban on ticket resale above face value, aiming to curb scalpers and protect consumers. The IFPI Global Music Report shows Canada’s recorded music revenues rose 5.6% in 2025 to $957.9 million, driven largely by...
The US is on track to add 86 GW of new power capacity in 2026... 51% of that will come from SOLAR. Energy transition is happening.
It's never been easier to invent your own version of history. Say something online enough, have a big enough audience, and for a lot of people your version of the facts becomes the truth. Our politicians must be...
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a short‑term general license allowing the purchase of Russian crude already on board vessels, effective March 12 through April 11. The waiver follows a similar 30‑day exemption for India and aims to dampen market turbulence caused...
If you've been following the situation at #CDC — specifically the agency's lack of a director for most of the past 15 months — you'll want to listen to Chris Klomp, chief counsellor to HHS, discuss the administration's search for...
The Special Competitive Studies Project announced the National Security Commission on Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing, co‑chaired by SCSP President Ylli Bajraktari, Sen. Ted Budd and Sen. Elissa Slotkin. The commission will craft a unified strategy to scale next‑generation robotics and...
On March 18 the Office of the Director of National Intelligence published its 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, describing a security environment where major powers, transnational actors, and rapid technological change intersect. China remains the primary strategic competitor, while Russia, Iran...
Texas Instruments announced a push toward 800‑volt power architectures to meet the exploding energy needs of AI‑driven data centers. By moving from legacy 48 V systems to 800 V, TI aims to cut copper usage, lower losses, and improve power density as...
on $MP MP Materials Mountain Pass rare earth mine and processing facility will be featured on 60 minutes this Sunday. https://t.co/fMqakwaDvz preview video of MP CEO James Litinsky https://t.co/9Q7tyfTTw5
while I agree with his general thinking about how we’ll rethink home design, seems optimistic to think that a meaningful percentage of homes would be redesigned in a 5-10 yr period
Genesis announced that its upcoming GV90 electric SUV will be the first vehicle to feature the secretive Connect W system, a high‑tech platform built on Hyundai’s Android‑based Pleos OS. Production of the GV90 has been pushed to June 2026, with the brand...
