
The Dutch coalition has introduced a “freedom contribution” tax to help meet its NATO‑mandated defence target of 3.5 % of GDP by 2035, raising the current 2.49 % level. Across Europe, governments are weighing three financing routes—public debt, new taxes, or welfare cuts—but public appetite for higher taxes or social cuts remains low. Analysts argue that framing defence spending as a driver of long‑term competitiveness and a common European defence market may generate broader support. However, evidence on the direct GDP boost from higher defence outlays is mixed, especially for the Netherlands.
Stabilis Solutions reported a 23% drop in Q4 2025 revenue and a sharp decline in adjusted EBITDA to $1.5 million, driven by the wind‑down of two multiyear marine bunkering and power‑generation contracts. Despite the downturn, the company secured a $200 million, two‑year...
The inaugural SCI CLO 100 event in London highlighted a maturing collateralized loan obligation market, where equity tranche returns are compressing and captive capital from banks now dominates funding. Managers reported a pronounced bifurcation between high‑quality and lower‑quality loan assets, while...
Reckoner Capital announced the creation of a dedicated art‑lending platform, appointing former Athena executive Laura Damême as chief executive. The new division will use securitisation technology to provide loans secured by high‑value artworks, offering collectors liquidity without forced sales. Damême...
Researchers used a 3‑T MRI‑compatible deep brain stimulation system to record extensive functional MRI data from 14 Parkinson’s disease patients over a year. Each participant completed 11.7 hours of fMRI across seven stimulation conditions at five longitudinal visits, alongside structural and...
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals reported adjusted 2025 revenue of $1.08 billion, up 14% year‑over‑year, driven by strong performance of NUPLAZID and DAYBUE. NUPLAZID net sales reached $692 million with 15% growth, while DAYBUE posted $391 million, a 12% increase, aided by the newly approved DAYBUE...
Sabra Health Care REIT reported Q4 2025 normalized FFO of $0.36 and AFFO of $0.38 per share, and set 2026 guidance for normalized FFO and AFFO at $1.49‑$1.53 and $1.55‑$1.59 per share, implying roughly 5% growth. Managed senior housing showed...
Ohio IX and its member Com Net have successfully deployed a 400 Gbps connection, marking the first such link at the exchange. The upgrade uses OSI optics technology and is hosted in the Cologix data center, which also offers remote access...
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman warned that tightening capital requirements could push lenders to seek credit opportunities outside traditional banks. She highlighted that stricter Basel rules may constrain banks' ability to originate loans, prompting a shift toward non‑bank financial...

Japan and the United States announced plans to broaden classified information sharing between their defense forces, aiming to boost deterrence and response capabilities. In parallel, the United States and China will hold high‑level talks in Paris ahead of a Trump‑Xi...
A correction was issued for the Nature article on SLAMF6, adding a missing citation that links SLAMF6 over‑expression in acute myeloid leukemia to suppressed T‑cell activation, reversible by a blocking monoclonal antibody. The added reference strengthens the claim that SLAMF6...

Cross‑border digital payments are rapidly becoming interoperable as governments link domestic payment infrastructures. India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has launched in over eight countries, enabling Indian travelers to pay in rupees abroad, while China’s DuitNow QR connects millions of Malaysian...
Kim Kelleher has been elevated to President while retaining her Chief Commercial Officer role at AMC Networks. The board has been enlarged from eleven to twelve members, reinstating CEO Kristin Dolan as a Class B director. Recent senior‑leadership moves also...
BRT Apartments reported strong rental demand in Q3 2020, achieving 98% rent collection and a 5% increase in rental revenue. Despite a $7.0 million net loss driven by a $3.64 million non‑cash impairment, Funds From Operations rose to $0.27 per share, up...

The MoneySavingExpert dossier highlights a deepening home heating oil and LPG crisis in the UK, with wholesale oil prices climbing roughly 30% year‑on‑year and widespread LPG shortages impacting over 200,000 households. The report aggregates thousands of consumer complaints, showing a...

The episode serves as a curated roundup of the latest and most noteworthy podcast launches, highlighting standout new shows across genres. It offers brief trailers and key details to help listeners quickly discover fresh content worth checking out. The hosts...
Trinity Industries reported a 73% jump in full‑year EPS to $3.14, helped by a $194 million non‑cash gain from its railcar investment vehicle restructuring and strong leasing performance. Leasing and Services revenue grew 5.5% with operating profit up 53% and fleet...
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit allowing the families of two teenagers who died after ingesting sodium nitrite purchased on Amazon to pursue product‑liability claims. The panel held that suicide is not a superseding cause under Washington's...
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction restoring roughly $14 million in Interior Department grants to three western environmental groups after finding the Trump administration cut the funds due to the organizations’ DEI‑related speech. The court held the cuts likely violated...

Mark Wahlberg’s 2016 disaster epic *Deepwater Horizon* has resurfaced as a streaming hit on Netflix, despite its original $150 million budget and a $112 million box‑office loss. The film, which earned two Oscar nominations, now ranks among the most‑watched titles on Netflix’s...

TikTok is launching TikTok Radio live from SXSW on March 13, leveraging its partnership with iHeartMedia. The service will stream on the iHeartRadio app and 28 iHeart broadcast stations, delivering TikTok‑driven music hits, creator storytelling, and weekly countdowns. Simultaneously, TikTok...

Odyssey Gold announced high‑grade, shallow oxide mineralisation at its Tuckanarra project, highlighted by a 22.3‑metre interval grading 7.4 g/t gold. Alliance Nickel is evaluating vat leaching for its NiWest nickel‑cobalt development, a move that could slash the $310 million water‑infrastructure cost embedded...

Indonesia and Australia announced plans to broaden their security partnership by creating two trilateral arrangements, one with Japan and another with Papua New Guinea. The initiatives follow the recent Jakarta Treaty, which already deepens bilateral consultations and joint training, and...
There is probably no single individual asset as widely-consequential to global markets than oil. The financial system’s simply not built to adjust smoothly to extreme swings in oil, let alone in the face of third-biggest quarterly jump in 40 years. Global...

Flipkart launched a Gudi Padwa commercial that reimagines the traditional role of the youngest family member as the go‑to errand runner. Set across 1975, 2000 and 2026, the ad shows a child simply tapping a phone to order a missing...

PFAS false‑advertising class actions are expanding from environmental suits to any consumer‑facing sector that uses health, safety or sustainability language. Plaintiffs argue that terms like “natural” or “eco‑friendly” imply PFAS‑free status, even when PFAS enter products unintentionally via supply chains....

Judge Pauline Newman, a senior Federal Circuit judge, has filed a petition for certiorari asking the Supreme Court to review her removal from active service by fellow judges. The D.C. Circuit previously held that the Judicial Councils Reform and Judicial...

The United States has reportedly exhausted ammunition stockpiles equivalent to several years of supply since the onset of the Iran‑related conflict earlier this year. Defense officials cite accelerated use of precision‑guided munitions, artillery shells, and air‑to‑air missiles supporting regional operations...
Ed Martin, the Trump‑appointed DOJ pardon attorney, has been charged by the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility for allegedly using his official position to coerce Georgetown University Law Center into abandoning its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs....

This is why investors buy rentals: make $250K, buy $1M in property, and potentially pay $0 in taxes.

The Trump administration is leveraging lawsuits against Republican‑led states to overturn existing statutes, exemplified by a six‑hour settlement with Texas that nullified a law allowing undocumented students to pay in‑state tuition. By reaching rapid settlements, the White House sidesteps legislative...
Hereditary hemolytic anemias affect millions worldwide and have few disease‑modifying options. Oral pyruvate kinase activators, especially mitapivat, increase glycolytic ATP production, correcting a common metabolic defect in red cells. Clinical trials have shown efficacy in pyruvate kinase deficiency, sickle cell...
The iTalk broadband outage has now lasted nearly two weeks, leaving thousands of ADSL and FTTC customers offline. iTalk, a reseller of Vodafone and TalkTalk wholesale services, has not responded to inquiries, prompting speculation about a wholesale migration or commercial...
Media Matters and X Corp. filed a joint stipulation to dismiss all federal lawsuits between them, ending a year‑long dispute that spanned U.S., Irish, Singaporean, and UK courts. The dismissal is with prejudice against X’s claims but leaves the nonprofit...
Researchers have grafted the permeation enhancer 1‑phenylpiperazine onto safe silica nanoparticles, creating a hybrid that boosts intestinal insulin absorption while eliminating toxicity. In obese, insulin‑resistant mice, oral insulin delivered with these functionalized particles lowered blood glucose for 8‑10 hours, outperforming...
A Reddit user compared today’s gasoline prices to the 1973 and 1979 oil crises, noting that inflation‑adjusted prices then averaged about $4.85 per gallon. In contrast, Ohio’s current pump price is roughly $3.25, roughly 50 % lower than the 1970s peak....
Medicine evolves when someone documents what the system missed. Women’s biology has been waiting for that documentation for a long time. So I’m curious: Where did medicine miss your story? • Were your symptoms dismissed as stress or anxiety? • Were you offered antidepressants before...
Wow. The government corrects a statement its lawyer said in court, that the credential policy is “more subjective.” It amends to say that the standards are objective.

Scott Brown, a veteran of Hollywood‑creator collaborations, is championing microdramas—short, vertically‑shot scripted series built for smartphones—through his company Second Rodeo. After pioneering digital formats for Larry King, The Rock’s YouTube launch, and MrBeast stunts, Brown sees microdramas as the first...

The trouble with California's prohousing designation is that it only recognizes policies adopted—and not the outcome of interest, which is more housing getting permitted and built. Too many "prohousing" cities aren't really doing much to build housing. https://t.co/tjn6bDrDRd
Yes, I think the message is now loud and clear. The US Navy will escort vessels through the Strait as soon as the Strait is safe for navigation. 😅😅😅

Mountfleurie Bridge, a 102‑metre pedestrian footbridge on the Levenmouth Rail Link, opened with a novel lighting scheme that balances visual performance and environmental sensitivity. i‑vision implemented a staggered, interleaved arrangement of Elektra 1712 linear luminaires, reducing fixture quantity by about 63 %...
"I’m extremely grateful that you say your work was inspired by NieR: Automata. At the same time, a large part of Automata’s success was due to luck, so… I do wonder what exactly there is to learn from it." Never change...

NEW: US Treasury issued a general license for the delivery and sale of Russian oil loaded on vessels as of March 12. Moscow continues to be the single largest beneficiary of the Iran War. https://t.co/oVlT1gzuuN
What is the AI "Context Layer" and why does it matter? Let me show you a realtime example. If you are experiencing limitations in how AI is able to impact your eCommerce business specifically check this out. https://t.co/G0Vvc8h08y

Time to renew your trademark before it's too late?! Slow down and check that the trademark renewal isn't a scam. Here's what I received a few days ago, and how I figured out it wasn't legit: https://t.co/HDUOjUwayt #scams #spam #trademark...
Lucid CFO on the show tomorrow. Believe its the first interview he's done since joining Lucid. Very interested in Robotaxi economics from Lucid's POV. Welcome your questions
Teamsters Union Says DOJ Must Block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Takeover Unless There Are ‘Enforceable’ Job Protections https://t.co/omvw2m3xrr via @variety
Russia is earning as much as $150 million a day in extra budget revenues from its oil sales after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/cfFgUkBWrB
I think it's interesting that Massachusetts is No 1 here overall, but ranks near the bottom on several measures of care for adults age 65 and older, including preventable hospitalizations and hospital readmissions. #aging #healthyaging https://t.co/gvWBQt2IBZ