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Sage Hospitality Group has taken over management of The Ben, an Autograph Collection hotel with 208 luxury rooms in West Palm Beach, Florida. The property was recently purchased by real‑estate developer Related Ross, which secured a $172.5 million acquisition loan from Newmark. Sage’s CEO Daniel del Olmo highlighted the brand’s focus on experience‑driven destinations, positioning The Ben as a flagship for its growing portfolio. The hotel offers a rooftop lounge, heated pool, extensive meeting space, and direct access to the waterfront and downtown attractions.
Series Mania Forum’s Buyers Upfront, an invitation‑only market event on March 23 in Lille, has selected ten premium series for its second edition. Among them are two Spanish productions – the sci‑fi drama *In Vitro* and the thriller *The Dark Book:...
The National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) loss estimate for Hurricane Helene now sits above $7 billion, surpassing the attachment points of several FloodSmart Re catastrophe bonds. As a result, the $225 million Class A tranche of the 2023‑1 series has been allowed to...
A joint survey by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries of 350 senior executives reveals that 60% of C‑suite leaders view technological risks, especially AI adverse outcomes, as the most consequential over the next three years. Economic...
Marriott International deployed Chainway’s MC51 UHF handheld as part of an RFID Linen Management System, embedding washable tags in sheets, towels and robes. The solution automates inbound receipt, housekeeping issuance, and outbound handover through bulk scanning at key checkpoints. MC51’s...
A University of Texas‑Arlington analysis predicts that a major shift to autonomous vehicles in U.S. cities would lift vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by about 6%, even when users switch from privately owned cars to shared robotaxis. The study warns that...
Kazakhstan stands at a crossroads, deciding whether to leverage its Baikonur launch site and AI capabilities to become Eurasia’s trusted broker of space and deep‑tech, or to remain a passive host for rival powers. The global space economy is projected...
Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Authority have awarded a €1.3 bn contract to KeolisAmey to operate and maintain Dublin’s Luas tram network from 1 September 2026. The seven‑year deal, with an optional six‑year extension, replaces Transdev after more than two decades....
Convenience‑store operators are re‑imagining car washes as profit centers, adding subscription plans and digital loyalty ties to drive recurring revenue. Circle K’s parent runs standalone brands Clean Freak and Rainstorm, while Loop Neighborhood Market runs an app‑only subscription model that links...
At ITB Berlin, Sirma showcased Vela, an AI agent that lets guests interact via voice or chat while silently linking to the hotel PMS. The event highlighted a broader industry shift from guest‑facing AI tools to operational agents that monitor...
In this episode of The Business, host Kim Masters interviews Aline Vander Veldin, co‑founder of Particle 6 Productions, about her synthetic AI character Tilly Norwood. Vander Veldin explains that Tilly is intended solely for AI‑generated content and is not meant to...
NASA’s Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory has started building and testing the Dragonfly rotorcraft, a nuclear‑powered drone destined for a 2028 launch to Saturn’s moon Titan. The car‑sized craft will use a radioisotope power system, marking a shift from solar‑driven...
Vertical SaaS providers such as Toast, Mindbody, and ServiceTitan are turning embedded payments into a core revenue stream, often surpassing traditional software fees. By integrating point‑of‑sale functionality, these platforms streamline transaction processing, reconciliation, and data capture for small businesses. The...
The average woman waits 7 years to be diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. The average man waits 3. Why?
PJM Interconnection’s wholesale power costs surged 54% in 2025, reaching $67 billion. Capacity expenses exploded 262%, now 16% of total costs, exposing a 6,500 MW shortfall for the 2027/2028 auction. The spike is driven by rapid data‑center load growth, prompting the independent...
Copper Fox Metals reported the completion of its C$15.8 million 2025 geotechnical, environmental and hydrogeological program at the Schaft Creek joint‑venture in British Columbia. The studies confirmed that existing databases are adequate for scoping‑level designs but identified gaps that must be...
Effective lead capture is becoming a strategic priority for law firms, as it sets the tone for client relationships and accelerates onboarding. Structured enquiry forms enable firms to gather essential data early, reducing repetitive follow‑ups and compliance bottlenecks. By presenting...
The Kenyan High Court dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Noordin Haji as Director‑General of the National Intelligence Service, ruling that President William Ruto’s nomination complied with the Constitution and the National Intelligence Service Act. The court found no...
Open employment tribunals rose 12% in the October‑December 2025 quarter, reaching 523,000 live cases and adding 23,500 new filings. Single‑claim submissions surged 53.9% year‑on‑year, while whistleblowing claims more than doubled, posting the fastest growth at 104%. Unfair dismissal now accounts...
Woodfibre LNG received its largest liquefaction module, weighing over 10,800 metric tonnes, at the Squamish‑area project site. The module, the 15th of 19, will cool natural gas to –162 °C using Siemens electric‑drive technology powered by British Columbia’s renewable grid. The...
India's securities regulator SEBI introduced new rules governing intraday borrowing by mutual funds, effective April 1. The framework lifts the 20% net‑asset borrowing cap for intraday loans that are secured against same‑day receivables from the government, RBI, and clearing corporation, and...
Rob Jetten leads the Netherlands’ first minority coalition, formed by D66, CDA and VVD, holding only 66 of 150 parliamentary seats. The government’s agenda emphasizes a stronger European pillar within NATO, a 3.5% of GDP defence spending target, and joint...
The Trump administration reportedly conducted a joint airstrike in Ecuador on March 6 against a dissident FARC faction, partnering with Ecuadorian forces. The operation was announced via Southern Command and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s social‑media posts and later classified in a...
Law firms eyeing CQS accreditation must adapt to five critical developments: mandatory new TA6 (6th edition) and TA7 (5th edition) conveyancing forms, stricter audit‑trail requirements for SDLT and LTT, obligations to advise on climate‑related transition risks, rapid digital shifts such...
The part that rhymes with 2006-2008 is that Banks were providing warehouse lines to Mortgage Co.'s who would then originate mortgages & Wall Street would buy them, repackage them (MBS/CDO's) & sell them to the world. When delinquencies spiked, the...
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DRONERESPONDERS signed a national operations agreement with the National Real‑Time Crime Center Association to fast‑track Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) programs across U.S. emergency agencies. The Defense Contract Management Agency took over the Blue UAS Cleared List from the Defense Innovation Unit, aiming...
What happens when Kennedy's MAHA base's hunger for further dismantling of vaccination policy is at odds with the White House's midterm election strategy? We may be about to find out, @_daniel_payne & @ChelseaCirruzzo report. https://t.co/uiTS6XJgP0
White House says it’s ‘done’ with vaccines. MAHA begs to differ https://t.co/atqj3ymMqe via @_daniel_payne @ChelseaCirruzzo
Deutsche Aircraft has named Nils Heuer Director of Global Sales, tasking him with leading the civil regional and multi‑role/special‑mission markets for the D328eco program. Heuer brings three years of direct D328eco sales experience and a background at Lufthansa Technik, blending...
India’s airports are evolving into major fashion destinations as passenger traffic tops 350 million annually, driving a surge in non‑aeronautical revenue. Retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Levi’s and luxury houses like Hugo Boss are expanding storefronts across existing and upcoming terminals, despite rents...
Norwegian municipal authority Farsund kommune has submitted an application to list its bonds on the Euronext Oslo Børs, receiving ISIN NO0013738286. The listing will bring the bonds under the EU Market Abuse Regulation, imposing immediate disclosure obligations on the issuer....
Portugal ended 2025 with 4.7 million pay‑TV subscribers, a modest 0.5 % year‑on‑year increase – the slowest growth since 2006. Residential customers accounted for 88.3 % of the base, rising to 4.1 million, while non‑residential connections grew 2.3 % to 546,000. Fibre‑to‑the‑home remained dominant, delivering...
South Africa’s state‑owned Mintek is leading a research programme to extract rare‑earth elements and other critical metals from discard coal and coal‑fly‑ash waste. By redesigning its hydrometallurgy process, the team sidesteps the silica‑dissolution issue that previously halted REE recovery. Funding...
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters the United States is not worried about a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite recent spikes in oil prices. He emphasized that the Pentagon already has contingency...
This week on the Mobile Dev Memo podcast, I interview Criteo’s CEO about the company’s RecSys system for retail use cases, its Criteo GO automation platform, and its recently-announced partnership with OpenAI. https://t.co/Tuy7wrnLJg
BlueBox Systems unveiled Tradelane Intelligence, a data analytics platform that fuses AI‑verified airfreight information with premium ocean freight data from Vizion. The solution delivers real‑time dashboards for comparing carriers on transit times, punctuality, data compliance and CO₂ emissions, enabling both...
Purelight Power’s Chapter 11 filing has triggered a $7 million auction of solar inventory and related assets. CA Global Partners, alongside Onyx Asset Advisors, will host seven online auctions from March 25 to April 22, covering equipment in Oregon, Washington, Iowa, Kentucky and Montana....
Finance leaders are being urged to grasp subrogation, a legal practice where insurers recoup payouts from at‑fault parties, as an untapped lever to curb soaring health‑care costs. Intellivo, a pure‑play subrogation firm, showcased the potential by recovering up to 1%...
A drone strike on 12 March hit the French‑run Mala Kara base near Erbil, killing one French soldier and wounding several others. The attack, claimed by the pro‑Iranian Islamic Resistance Movement in Iraq, coincided with a simultaneous drone hit on an...
Flint, Michigan, has expanded its emergency services by adding a fourth ambulance and a $1.2 million fire engine to the city’s Fire Department fleet. The ambulance service, launched in 2024, has already completed more than 900 runs this year, and the...
Monisha Shah has been selected as the preferred candidate to chair the Legal Services Board (LSB) following a rigorous assessment process. Her most recent executive role was more than 15 years ago at BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the...
Frameless motors are reshaping collaborative robots by eliminating bulky housings and integrating directly into joints, delivering lighter, more compact cobots. Their direct‑drive architecture provides superior torque‑to‑weight ratios and enhanced thermal management, which translates into higher precision and longer service life....
Belgium and the Netherlands signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation on cross‑border rail passenger and freight services, creating bilateral working groups that will meet twice a year and report annually. The partnership targets ERTMS harmonisation, capacity upgrades, and...
Many expatriates in Dubai own valuable assets but lack a registered will. Without a will, UAE law defaults to Sharia‑based intestate succession, which can divert assets away from intended heirs and freeze bank accounts, property, and businesses. Law No. 2 of...
The Nordic Air Cargo Symposium returns on 27‑28 April 2026 in Riga, Latvia, serving as the sole regional gathering for Northern Europe’s air freight sector. The two‑day event combines a networking reception, a full‑day conference and, for the first time,...
Brazil announced a provisional measure that eliminates federal PIS and Cofins taxes on diesel for domestic consumption while imposing a 12% export tax on crude oil and a 50% levy on diesel shipments. The move, driven by soaring crude prices...
Kyivstar, the Ukrainian arm of Veon, posted fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of UAH 13.5 billion, a 30.1% year‑on‑year increase. EBITDA rose 23.1% to UAH 7.2 billion, delivering a 53.5% margin. The company’s multiplay subscriber base expanded 18% to 7.3 million, while its mobile customer count slipped...
Reach, the UK’s largest newspaper publisher, has accused the BBC of an aggressive digital expansion that is crowding out commercial local news outlets. It points to Ofcom data showing the BBC’s share of local‑news page views rising from 20% in...
American Liberty Hospitality (ALH) announced the addition of 1,000 rooms across Central and South Texas, pushing its managed inventory past the 3,000‑room mark in Texas and Louisiana. The expansion includes a mix of full‑service and select‑service properties under Marriott, Hilton,...
