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Scenic Group announced a three‑ship river cruise expansion slated for 2027‑2028, adding vessels on Portugal’s Douro River and Vietnam‑Cambodia’s Mekong River. The new ships—Emerald Nova, Scenic Aria and Scenic Spirit II—join an existing fleet that already includes Emerald Astra, Emerald Lumi and several luxury yachts. The rollout coincides with Scenic’s 40th anniversary and a broader programme that introduces new Emerald and Scenic yachts through 2028. The moves aim to capture rising demand for premium river experiences in Europe and Southeast Asia.
South Africa exited the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025 after completing a 22‑point AML/CFT action plan. The removal lifts cross‑border restrictions and restores investor confidence, giving local banks a chance to expand. Analysts argue that compliance...
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach has launched a Stay & Explore package aimed at travelers seeking a city‑centric stay with added convenience. The offering requires a minimum three‑night booking and bundles complimentary round‑trip airport transfers, two Discover tickets for either the Hop‑on Hop‑off...
The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association’s Recycling Metals Branch (CMRA) will host its third Recycling Metals Spring Convention in Hanoi, Vietnam, from May 9‑12, 2026. The event, rebranded from the ASEAN Recycling Metals International Conference, adopts the theme “Industrial Symbiosis,...
CMS announced the promotion of 54 partners worldwide, the largest cohort to date, with 28 women representing 52% of the group – the highest gender proportion ever for the firm. The promotions span 29 cities across the UK, Europe, Asia,...
An Israeli airstrike hit Beirut’s central Bachoura neighbourhood on March 18 after the military warned residents to evacuate the building. The strike was part of a broader wave of attacks across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, following the militant group’s March 2 assault on...
Cancer survivorship is increasingly recognized, yet cognitive impairment—often called "brain fog"—remains invisible in most oncology workflows. Studies show up to 75% of patients experience cognitive changes during treatment, with roughly 35% continuing months or years afterward. The gap stems from...
Australia’s Fair Work Commission ruled that an employer was justified in refusing a request for full‑time remote work from an employee with ADHD and anxiety after the company had already provided adjusted hours and a trial return‑to‑office arrangement. The employee...
India’s air‑conditioner manufacturers are confronting supply bottlenecks as the West Asia conflict disrupts LPG imports and petrochemical deliveries. LPG, essential for brazing copper and curing powder‑coated parts, and polymers such as polypropylene are becoming scarce, prompting concerns ahead of the...
Alaska Communications will deploy fiber and next‑generation fixed wireless to over 9,000 unserved locations after securing a $124 million BEAD grant, with private funds covering an additional 12,000 sites. Mobileum unveiled its “Signal to Value” strategy at MWC Barcelona 2026, promoting...
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a no‑action letter that pushes the Section 16(a) filing deadline for foreign private issuers (FPIs) located in regions affected by the Iran conflict to April 20 2026. The relief, illustrated by the Tower Semiconductor case, acknowledges...
The U.S. Department of Defense blacklisted AI firm Anthropic, labeling it a national‑security supply‑chain risk after the company refused to lift guardrails on autonomous‑weapon and surveillance uses. In a Tuesday court filing, the Trump administration defended the move as lawful,...
Terra Metals has launched its largest exploration effort at the Southwest high‑grade PGM‑copper‑nickel discovery on the Dante project in Western Australia, deploying up to five drilling rigs. The first diamond hole revealed semi‑massive sulphide mineralisation, supporting the magmatic sulphide model...
Godolphin Resources reported a 21% increase in gold recovery at its Lewis Ponds project after adding a gravity circuit, raising total recovery to roughly 83% in the primary ore zone. Knelson testing produced a high‑grade gravity concentrate up to 51.3 g/t...
𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Pepkor Holdings stepping into financial services tells me two things: 1️⃣ Landscape is getting competitive 2️⃣ Retail margins are under pressure To achieve margin expansion, retail is shifting into banking, further fueling financialization. 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, SA’s banking/fintech space is...
Debevoise released a practical guide on special committees in conflict transactions, detailing when to form them, member selection, and operational protocols. A key focus is the appointment of legal and financial advisors, emphasizing that the committee—not the company—must independently choose...
Companies planning IPOs increasingly hire independent advisers to oversee underwriting and pricing. A new working paper covering U.S. and European IPOs from 2010‑2023 finds that adviser involvement correlates with lower first‑day returns and tighter offer‑price adjustments, without affecting underwriting spreads...
NASA postponed a long‑delayed EVA after the International Space Station’s first medical evacuation forced a reshuffle of crew assignments. Astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams will now perform a 6.5‑hour spacewalk on March 18, marking the first EVAs of 2026 and...
Congresswoman LaMonica McIver introduced the Parks to People Act, proposing a $300 million discretionary grant program to fund national and regional greenways that improve active transportation. The bill expands on the 2021 Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program, which allocated only $44.5 million,...
Here we go again with the "reverse Nixon" fantasy. This is an evergreen delusion from people who either played too many games of Risk or Stratego as kids, haven't actually bothered to read the history of what was happening when...
Access to electricity unlocks jobs, growth, and better services. But it is not just about access. It must be: ✅ Reliable ✅ Affordable ✅ Productive @WorldBank Read more: https://t.co/wHJ5BOSyke #PoweringAfrica #Energy #AI #WEF26 https://t.co/cPfANbfLFl
Lanvin Group is accelerating its multi‑year transformation as global luxury demand softens, reporting FY25 revenue of €240.5 million—a 17.6% year‑on‑year decline. After divesting the Caruso label, the group is concentrating on four core brands—Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi and St John—while tightening its...
A legal explainer about the recent AAP v Kennedy ruling from one of the most insightful scholars in the game 👇🏻
BYD is taking its quick-stop charging technology to Europe this year. It is another challenge for Western automakers competing with Chinese rivals there and at home—and potentially in the U.S. someday. @ryanfelton https://t.co/gSUlkTsjC9
UK‑based wellness brand Ancient + Brave launched its U.S. entry with a multi‑week pop‑up in Los Angeles, backed by influencer partnerships and out‑of‑home advertising. Head of U.S. marketing Hannah Rowe highlighted strong foot traffic, social engagement spikes, and valuable brand...
GULF STATES want to ensure Iran can never again close the Strait of Hormuz and attack them: https://t.co/dxESxQ3EAf
Reuters says a $14B U.S.-Taiwan arms package is still moving despite the Middle East war and Trump’s delayed China trip. Credible? Yes. Confirmed? Not yet. #Taiwan #China #Trump #Defense #Geopolitics
President Trump’s TrumpRx website claims to offer the world’s lowest prescription‑drug prices, but a New York Times analysis finds the opposite. The site lists only a few dozen negotiated U.S. prices, omitting widely used drugs such as statins and many high‑cost cancer...
I can't wait a couple of weeks before sharing this test drive. Here's another one I never imagined ever being behind the wheel, yet alone testing it out. Can you believe that the 2026 @chevrolet Corvette E-Ray has hybrid power?...
Creator commerce platform LTK has introduced Quick Collabs, a new feature that lets brands launch flat‑fee, one‑click campaigns that creators can opt into. The tool leverages LTK’s data on 44 million monthly shoppers, $6 billion in annual spend, 400,000 creators and 8,000...
On March 18, 1945, Germany’s Battery 485 launched a V‑2 missile from The Hague that struck London minutes later, narrowly missing the father of NASA Watch founder Keith Cowing. The V‑2’s groundbreaking propulsion and guidance technology was seized after the war and...
Clean Creatives released the “Toxic Accounts” study, analyzing 1,859 ads, press releases and social‑media campaigns from 2020‑2024. It finds BP, Chevron, Shell and Exxon have abandoned climate‑friendly narratives, instead portraying fossil‑fuel use as essential for economic stability and national security....
Meta will begin charging advertisers a "location fee" starting July 1, 2026 to cover European digital services taxes. The fee varies by country—2 % in the U.K., 3 % in France, Italy and Spain, and 5 % in Austria and Turkey—adding directly to ad spend....
Instagram tested an AI‑driven “Shop the Look” feature that automatically tags products in creator posts, aiming to boost social commerce. The rollout, launched in February, sparked backlash as tags appeared without creators’ consent, linking followers to unvetted items and knockoffs....
Rising petrol prices and geopolitical tensions are prompting Australian drivers to reconsider electric vehicles. New EV models now deliver 300‑500 km of real‑world range and benefit from expanding public charging networks. Home charging remains the cheapest option, with electricity costing...
Exair has introduced a Chip Trapper lid rebuild kit that restores worn sealing components, enabling older pneumatic vacuum filtration units to regain near‑new performance across 30‑, 55‑, and 110‑gallon models. The kit replaces bulkhead, quick‑connect, and gasket parts, extending coolant...
High‑speed conveyor inspection hinges on illumination as much as camera technology. Conventional lighting often lacks the intensity needed, resulting in shadows, motion blur, and inconsistent image quality. Ultra‑bright LED bar lights and precision‑synchronised strobe systems provide short, intense pulses that...
Non‑QM products, especially bank‑statement loans, are filling a financing gap for self‑employed borrowers whose income patterns defy conventional underwriting. By evaluating cash deposits rather than taxable income, these loans capture true cash flow and enable credit access with higher down‑payment...
Parker Thatch, an eight‑figure luxury handbag DTC brand, has turned its Orinda strip‑mall store into a hybrid retail‑studio space for weekly livestreams. The Friday broadcasts reach 179,000 Instagram followers and 101,000 YouTube subscribers, driving sales spikes of up to 50%...
Qualified Temperature‑Controlled Corridors (TCCs) are emerging as a new global standard for pharmaceutical logistics, offering fully validated, end‑to‑end temperature management. The model combines regulatory compliance, digital telemetry, predictive analytics, and harmonized quality frameworks to cut handoffs and prevent excursions for...
Client inertia, not competition, is the primary barrier to law‑firm new business. Prospects often stick with existing counsel despite dissatisfaction, causing missed opportunities for firms. Sally Schmidt outlines five tactics—rapid response, showcasing value, easing transitions, focusing on discrete projects, and...
Brands are racing to sign college athletes for NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals as March Madness draws record viewership, turning the tournament into a high‑impact marketing platform. Companies from footwear to fast‑food chains have partnered with stars like Azzi Fudd,...
Qualified Temperature‑Controlled Corridors (TCCs) are emerging as a global standard for shipping temperature‑sensitive pharmaceuticals, integrating regulatory compliance, digital telemetry, and predictive analytics. The model reduces handoffs, minimizes excursion risk, and provides continuous visibility from origin to destination. Industry leaders from...
U.S. court upholds current net billing mechanism, dealing blow to rooftop solar in California #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/w0WlbqCtQX
Lodestar Minerals’ shares surged 30% after confirming xenotime as the dominant rare‑earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona. The mineral hosts heavy rare earths—dysprosium, terbium and lutetium—critical for defense, electric‑vehicle motors and wind turbines. Assay results from reconnaissance...
Saturday night television saw sports and live events dominate the ratings, with the 2026 World Baseball Classic leading the 18‑49 demographic at a 0.81 rating and 2.80 million viewers. The NBA’s Nuggets‑Lakers tip‑off posted a 0.53 rating, marking a notable rise...
The American Law Institute’s (ALI) Copyright Restatement is drawing sharp criticism as the Copyright Restatement Transparency Project (CRTP) has gathered more than 500 signatures on a petition flagging serious inaccuracies. Former advisors resigned, saying their concerns about bias and mischaracterizations...
Greece abstained from the IMO’s historic climate vote and later announced a joint CO₂‑curbing position with Saudi Arabia, sidestepping the EU’s coordinated strategy. The move could trigger an EU infringement procedure and reflects growing US‑Saudi pressure on maritime decarbonisation. Greek...
Stabilisation Speed: A Differentiator in Grid-Scale BESS Performance #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/CGZ8HeAHQn
Around 430 ceramic units in Gujarat's Morbi have halted production for 20‑25 days after a gas supply crunch triggered by the West Asia conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted propane and natural‑gas deliveries essential for kiln firing...
