Vitality opened the BLAST Open Rotterdam with a decisive 2‑0 victory over 9z, showcasing a dominant performance after a month‑long break following their PGL Cluj‑Napoca win. ZywOo led the charge with a 37‑15 kill‑death ratio and a 1.91 rating, while flameZ contributed a 38‑18 KD and multiple multi‑kills. The French squad’s aggressive start forced 9z into ineffective force‑buys, resulting in a swift map win and re‑establishing Vitality as a top European contender.
The United Kingdom remains a powerhouse publishing market, with roughly 195 million print books sold in 2024 and a £1.82 bn retail value. Success in the UK often serves as a springboard to the U.S. library system and broader North American retail...
Diversification is a core requirement of a 351 exchange. Before assets can be contributed, the portfolio must satisfy specific IRS diversification tests. This video explains how those rules work in practice. The two key tests: The 25% Rule - No single security can represent...
Brazil imposed a 50% tax on diesel and marine gasoil (MGO) exports on 12 March, causing demand in Brazilian ports to collapse. Suppliers report "non‑existent" MGO volumes as buyers shift to very‑low‑sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). Even domestically flagged vessels now prefer...
A wave of international assistance is reaching Cuba, highlighted by a Russian oil tanker and humanitarian convoys from several nations. The fuel deliveries aim to alleviate chronic shortages that have crippled transportation and tourism. Commentators on social platforms expressed cautious...

In this episode, NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien discusses how the Times has achieved record subscriber growth and revenue by investing heavily in original, independent journalism and expanding its newsroom to over 2,300 staff. She contrasts the Times’ strategy—long‑term subscription focus, tech‑enabled...

Peacock is turning Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel *The Five‑Star Weekend* into a limited series that premieres on July 16, 2026. The show stars Jennifer Garner, who also serves as executive producer, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Regina Hall, Gemma...

Chris Klomp, the HHS Medicare director, warned that President Trump’s TrumpRx drug‑discount platform is not intended for the majority of Americans with health insurance. He clarified that the program targets cash‑pay patients, leaving the 170 million commercially insured and 68 million Medicare...

Bethesda’s flagship space‑explorer Starfield will debut on Sony’s PlayStation 5 on April 7, ending its Xbox‑only window. The launch coincides with the game’s biggest free update, “Free Lanes,” and the new Terran Armada story DLC, both rolling out across all platforms. Sony...

Shoppers are increasingly using smartphones in physical aisles to verify product details as rising prices and a surge in fraud erode trust in online purchases. Recent Salsify research shows daily online shopping dropped from 21% to 9% within a year,...

Federal agencies are confronting a dual challenge: AI‑enabled attackers are slashing attack timelines to roughly 11 minutes and dramatically lowering malware development costs, while defenders must integrate AI into their security stacks. Zero Trust principles—continuous verification, least‑privilege access, and micro‑segmentation—remain...
On March 18, 2026 NORAD scrambled Canadian CF‑18s and U.S. F‑16s to escort two international flights bound for Montreal after authorities discovered a passenger had used stolen Aeroplan miles and a false identity. The incident, involving a man who was already listed...

In this episode, host Benjamin Wittes and court reporter Anna Bauer debrief the bizarre federal court appearance of Wittes, dubbed the "Lord Laser" trial, where no judge was present and a DOJ prosecutor ran the proceeding like a plea‑conference. They...

Enterprise adoption of AI agents is exposing new security gaps, with tests showing agents can leak confidential data and 60% of AI‑related incidents resulting in data loss. Vendors are responding: F5 introduced NGINX Agentic Observability to monitor agent‑to‑agent traffic, while...

Hazer Group has signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding and graphite offtake letter of intent with Green Steel WA Collie Pty Ltd for up to 85,000 tonnes of graphite over ten years. The graphite will be used as a recarburiser...

The authors propose a three‑level framework for psychiatric care that integrates biological, psychosocial, and moral‑existential interventions. Biological treatment with medication corrects neurochemical disruptions, while psychotherapy addresses social and psychological stressors. The moral‑existential layer, delivered through the therapeutic relationship, fosters meaning,...

It’s been another rollercoaster day in the oil market with both benchmarks trading in a wide range (CNBC charts below). Between the remarks from officials in Washington DC and those out of Israel — both following the attacks on energy infrastructure...

Why Gas in California Is Almost $6 a Gallon — and Could Go Higher #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/FSdLxLCuoq https://t.co/1f1zy4SkpO

Vladimir Putin has not appeared at the Kremlin since March 9, breaking a pattern of brief absences and fueling speculation that he is operating from undisclosed locations. Simultaneously, Moscow has experienced extensive mobile‑internet blackouts, disrupting payments, communications and everyday commerce. The...
Want to understand why the attacks on Qatari energy infrastructure matter so much and what the long-term implications are? @ColumbiaUEnergy has you covered with the newest episode of our Iran Conflict Brief special podcast series. https://t.co/bsOnixk4hj

Had the opportunity to speak alongside @ExnerPirot and Bob Yawger of Mizuho about the Iran War, the largest energy supply shock in history, and what it all means for Canada on @therundowntvo. Airs tonight on TVO at 8pm ET. https://t.co/XJgEE8PqMA

The U.S. Department of Justice resolved a $1.2 million Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action against Balt SAS, a French medical‑device company. The DOJ determined Balt paid roughly $602,000 in bribes to a senior physician at a state‑owned French hospital, treating...
"Can Offshore Wind Win The Trump Disinformation War?" by Carolyn Fortuna (@c4tuna31) for @CleanTechnica: https://t.co/XYV8TJiu5e
My audience at this IMAX screening of #ProjectHailMary is clear indication of broad-age-demographic appeal for this film This is fantastic news for movie theaters over the next several weeks
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is advancing its Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system, a four‑step digital platform designed to refund importers for Trump‑era tariffs that were recently nullified. The agency reports the project is between 45 % and...
But one set of trials (TAD) were open label and other set of trials (psychedelic) included impt elements of experimental control, procedures like randomization and blinding. Does functional unblinding mid-session justify treating these trials as procedurally equivalent? No.
Quvia announced its new product, Quvia Sync, an intelligent edge‑to‑cloud data synchronization solution designed for bandwidth‑constrained environments such as aircraft, ships and offshore platforms. The platform uses AI‑driven path optimization and context‑aware prioritization to move up to one terabyte of...

Deutsche TV‑Plattform (DTVP) has released Germany’s first DVB‑I Implementation Profile, concluding a two‑year development effort led by a task force chaired by Frank Heineberg of RTL Deutschland and Remo Vogel of rbb/ARD. The profile defines how linear television can be...

Looks like China had a deal with Iran as the Hong Kong-owned Panama-flagged bulker Jia Xiang Da sailed right down the Strait with AIS blasting on March 16. https://t.co/9NexOw93gc
As the economy car market shrinks, it’s becoming impossible to find a new vehicle for less than $20,000. https://t.co/rHCJYJoyBn

The essay argues that generative AI is collapsing visual‑production costs by roughly 90%, instantly automating many entry‑level Hollywood VFX roles and exposing the inefficiencies of legacy studios. By decoupling creative vision from massive budgets, AI eliminates the need for gatekeepers...

Nuro announced its autonomous test fleet built on Lucid’s Gravity platform has swelled to nearly 100 units. The vehicles, co‑branded with Uber, are equipped with a distinctive rear sensor module. A journalist captured one of these units operating on public...
Affordability is THE key word in energy today. So how do we tackle it? @cleanaircatf has some ideas. Let’s get to work.

Exxelia has published a technical white paper that pits the ESCC 3201 qualification framework against MIL‑STD‑981 for space‑grade magnetic components. Using its own chip inductors, low‑profile inductors and common‑mode chokes as reference, the guide maps where the two standards align, where...

OUT NOW - how @Rory_Johnston sees it: Unless the Strait of Hormuz opens soon, $220 oil and a recession is "almost guaranteed." $300+ oil & Global Depression are possible. Apple🔊 https://t.co/hBJ1sBFqgN Spotify📽️ https://t.co/fnf6ENfHbf 1/3 https://t.co/gvV2pR4qXu
A live discussion hosted by Geopolitical Futures featured analysts Kamran Bokhari and Andrew Davidson alongside Chairman George Friedman to dissect the evolving war between the United States, Israel and Iran. The conversation centered on Iran’s protracted, asymmetric war strategy, U.S....
Martha Stewart attended a cocktail party at New York’s Indochine to celebrate her new denim campaign with the lifestyle brand Mother, which was photographed at the St. Regis Hotel. The event featured a star‑studded guest list and saw Stewart wearing the...

Qatar state-owned LNG giant QatarEnergy has published a statement detailing the overnight damage, providing more granularity (particularly around the damage of the GTL plant). https://t.co/MMZHWkvGoQ

Square Enix released a new launch trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, the sixth entry in its mobile spin‑off series. The game will debut on Android and iOS on March 24, 2026, featuring 3‑vs‑3 team boss battles set against a...

Star Citizen’s upcoming Alpha 4.7 patch introduces the first iteration of a crafting system, allowing players to fabricate and upgrade weapons via an Item Fabricator. The update also adds “Operation: Breaker” missions, a PvPvE extraction mode where crews clear derelict stations...

New York Assembly Bill A4615 seeks to amend the Dark Skies Protection Act by mandating that most outdoor lighting be turned off between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., with exemptions for safety‑critical fixtures. The legislation, targeted for a Jan 1 2028 start, aims to...

EgyptAir has launched its new A350‑900 equipped with Panasonic Avionics’ full IFEC suite, becoming the first carrier worldwide to operate the Modular Interactive (MI) authoring platform. The cloud‑based MI tool lets the airline swiftly customize and deploy content, while the...

They've managed to push all of our major allies into the arms of our biggest adversary. Remarkable. https://t.co/MtFDnFiwkm

A Saskatchewan judge awarded University of Regina professor $70,000 in damages, finding she was defamed by accusations that she pretended to be Indigenous and used forged documents. The court clarified that the defamation stemmed from fraud allegations, not merely the...
FedEx raised its full‑year adjusted earnings outlook to $19.30‑$20.10 per share, up from a $19 ceiling, after reporting stronger‑than‑expected third‑quarter results. The upgrade reflects progress on its network integration plan that merges express air‑freight with ground delivery to boost efficiency....
Bankers have opened the bidding window for Wasserman, the Los Angeles‑based sports and entertainment powerhouse now operating under the name The Team. Moelis & Co. is steering the process, while a roster of potential acquirers – including private‑equity firms Permira,...
FedEx's U.S. Ground revenue per package was 5.5% compared to same quarter 2025. U.S. Ground ADV (commercial + home delivery) increased 4.0% for the same period. It looks like they may have taken volume from UPS. I'll need...

Live Nation announced the appointment of Viviana Suarez as Vice President of Latin Touring for its LATAM division, adding to a series of senior hires aimed at expanding the company’s presence in the region. Suarez brings over a decade of booking...
How on earth can you spend £179m and not build anything. Honestly, this country is a joke. Stonehenge tunnel plan officially scrapped - after £179,000,000 spent - LBC https://t.co/SkJ9GBhPVZ
No serious person every said the F-35 was invincible. It was never sold as invincible. It was absolutely never designed to be invincible.