
CIM Group has filed a rezoning proposal to transform the former Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower campus in Brooklyn Heights into a 661‑unit mixed‑use development, including 165 affordable apartments. The site, comprising five buildings at 25 and 30‑58 Columbia Heights, was purchased for $340 million in 2016 with partners LIVWRK and Kushner Companies, though Kushner withdrew in 2018, leaving CIM as the sole developer. The plan now awaits review by Brooklyn Community Board 2, the borough president, and City Council. A public scoping meeting is scheduled by the Department of City Planning.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed that the state Whistleblower Act shields employees even when they are involved in the wrongdoing they report, as held in Galvin v. Roxbury Community College. Thomas Galvin, the college’s chief compliance officer, was terminated after...
OOCL’s 2025 results were hit by a volatile shipping market, heightened trade tensions and new US tariffs. Revenue slipped 9.3% year‑over‑year to $9.7 billion, while EBIT and net profit plunged 42% and 41% respectively, each landing at $1.5 billion. Despite the earnings...

Netflix announced the launch of Eyeline Studios, a 32,000‑sq‑ft visual effects and virtual production hub in Hyderabad. The facility will operate on a hybrid cloud architecture and join Eyeline's existing sites in Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seoul and London. By leveraging...

Australia Women begin a six‑match tour of the West Indies, debuting new captain Sophie Molineux after Alyssa Healy’s retirement. The series comprises three Twenty20 Internationals from March 20‑24 and three One Day Internationals from March 28‑April 4, featuring stars like Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney,...
Cisco unveiled a suite of high‑end optical solutions aimed at powering distributed AI workloads, including the Open Transport 3000 multi‑rail line system and an upgraded NCS 1014 chassis with a 12.8 Tbps, 800 GE line card. The new hardware delivers up to 3.2 Tbps...
The U.S. Central Command announced that, since the joint U.S.-Israel offensive began on Feb. 28, American forces have destroyed more than 60 Iranian vessels, including an entire class of warships. The operation marks the most intensive maritime strike against Iran’s navy...

Enterprises face rising deepfake threats as generative AI matures, prompting a shift from simple detection tools to layered security strategies. Current detection systems achieve only about 80% accuracy and lack explainability, limiting legal and public trust. Vendors such as GetReal...
Waimea Plantation Cottages, a historic ocean‑front resort dating to 1884, offers restored plantation homes across 43 acres for families seeking multigenerational getaways on Kauai. The property blends authentic Hawaiian heritage with modern amenities, accommodating two to ten guests per cottage...

Instacart announced a partnership with Midwest grocer Fareway to roll out online ordering and curbside pickup across the chain’s more than 140 locations. The collaboration leverages Instacart’s Storefront Pro platform, allowing customers to shop via Fareway’s website or the Instacart...
The interview with supply‑chain leader Corey Weekes highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping governance across the sector in 2026. Weekes notes that AI‑driven automation is accelerating procurement decisions while demanding new oversight frameworks. He also discusses the tightening talent market,...

EOSYS director of technology Chase Davis explains that decentralized drives relocate motor controllers onto the machine, dramatically cutting wiring length and control‑panel footprint. Pre‑fabricated cordsets and daisy‑chained networking enable faster installation, modular expansion, and rapid component replacement. Modern frequency inverters...
Trump: So when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on high oil prices: So overall for the US economy, this isn't bad news. Average American at the Gas Pump: High prices suck.

The article warns that AI music platforms have built their models on unlicensed recordings, especially from independent artists, and are now proposing “walled‑garden” licensing schemes with major labels. While Warner has struck a dual‑use deal, Suno and other firms reject...

Screenrights, the copyright collective for Australian and New Zealand screen creators, has opened applications for its 2026 Cultural Fund round, allocating up to $300,000 in total funding. Grants of up to $50,000 will support projects that use screen storytelling to enhance...

LTN and Appear have formed a partnership to deliver a scalable, IP‑native live video contribution and distribution solution for premium events. The offering combines Appear’s X Platform, which supports JPEG XS, JPEG 2000, AVC, HEVC and ST 2110 codecs, with LTN’s fully managed...

On March 9, 2026 the U.S. DOT and FAA unveiled the Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), selecting eight multi‑state projects to begin real‑world operations by summer 2026. The program gives manufacturers a structured pathway to fly in national...

The U.S. Army announced plans for an Army Data Operations Center (ADOC), described as a "9‑1‑1" for moving data across the globe. The center will consolidate and route information from partners, joint forces, and combatant commands, breaking down long‑standing data...

A University of Edinburgh longitudinal study of over 5,000 UK adolescents found that teens with ADHD face markedly higher rates of anxiety (≈25%) and depression (≈40%). The analysis identified low self‑esteem and parental mental‑health problems as the strongest mediators linking...

The Internal Revenue Service issued a six‑page notice proposing amendments to the tax‑exempt refunding bond regulations. The changes would formally include 90‑day Treasury certificates in the definition of tax‑exempt bonds, clarifying how proceeds moved from State and Local Government Series...
The U.S. Justice Department sued to block California’s electric‑vehicle fuel‑efficiency rules, arguing that federal CAFE standards preempt state action. A recent reconciliation bill stripped CAFE penalties for light‑vehicle fleets, effectively turning the standards into a voluntary program. The author contends...

On March 12, 1974 ABC aired a made‑for‑TV movie that marked Wonder Woman’s first appearance on American television, starring Cathy Lee Crosby as a modern, spy‑styled Diana Prince. The 74‑minute telefilm attracted a respectable audience despite a modest budget and...
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Republican lawmakers have asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to use executive authority to index capital gains on primary residences to inflation. Indexing would adjust the cost basis, potentially reducing taxable gains for long‑term homeowners, especially higher‑income sellers. The proposal builds...

Vodafone Greece announced a limited‑time support package that eliminates roaming and international calling charges for its Greek subscribers traveling to or residing in the Middle East. The waiver applies to ten countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates...

Marriott International reported a dip in Middle East travel demand as the Iran war curtails bookings, though the impact is confined to roughly 4% of its global room inventory and development pipeline. CEO Anthony Capuano emphasized that European and other...
Marks & Spencer has reopened its Anlaby Hull food store after a six‑week renewal, delivering a fresh market‑style concept across 14,000 sq ft. The revamp introduces a bakery and coffee counter, an expanded produce aisle featuring over 1,000 Yorkshire‑sourced items, and new...

During a Connecticut Public Health Committee hearing, more than a dozen physicians testified in favor of legislation that would reaffirm the state’s ban on non‑medical vaccine exemptions. The proposal amends the 1993 Religious Freedom Restoration Act to explicitly preserve the...

PlayDucky announced that its mobile sandbox game Melon Sandbox paid out more than $1 million to creators in 2025. The platform’s in‑game Workshop lets users upload mods and custom experiences, which other players purchase with the virtual currency Mels. Top‑earning creators...

Lee Steele is set to rejoin Nine’s Perth newsroom as a weekend weather presenter, combining reporting duties with on‑air forecasts. Steele previously spent a decade at Nine before moving to Network 10 in 2018, where she handled journalism and occasional...
Forward Defense director Joe Costa told AFP that U.S. air‑defense interceptor stocks could run short if a sustained conflict with Iran erupts. He warned that such a scenario would force the United States to reallocate missiles away from other theaters....

PBS will broadcast the feature documentary *Wilding* on April 22, 2026, across its television channel, website, and app. The film chronicles a 20‑year rewilding project on a 400‑year‑old English estate, where owners introduced native wildlife to restore soil health and...
ERI, a Fresno‑based electronics recycling firm, filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court against Revivn Public Benefit Corp., alleging theft of trade secrets. ERI claims Revivn poached senior employees, including former senior director Justin LeDoux and logistics director Ross...

Venice is set to welcome five major luxury hotel openings and reopenings in 2026, including Airelles Palladio, Orient Express Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, Four Seasons’ Danieli, Belmond’s Cipriani, and San Clemente Palace. Each property blends historic architecture with modern amenities such as...

H&M Group and EY have published a white paper urging a surge in financing for supply‑chain decarbonisation across the fashion and textile sector. The report outlines a structured framework that directs capital toward Scope 3 emissions reductions while protecting long‑term margins...

Formula 1’s 2026 technical package introduced driver‑activated overtake and boost modes, sparking on‑track battles like those at the Australian Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc likened the new boost to a Mario Kart mushroom, prompting a wave of similar comments from peers such as...
NASA's SPARCS CubeSat has returned its first ultraviolet images, proving the spacecraft’s camera and detectors work in orbit. The one‑year mission will continuously monitor far‑UV and near‑UV emissions from about 20 low‑mass stars, whose frequent flares influence the habitability of...

The Federal Court of Appeal dismissed Promotion in Motion’s appeal, upholding the earlier finding that its SWISSKISS marks are likely to confuse consumers with Hershey’s chocolate trademarks, particularly the KISS element. The court affirmed that the SWISS component is merely...

Is Google taking news publishers' traffic away? Sweet mother of media, are they ever. From 2023-2025, referrals from search dropped by almost HALF. Brutal. Insulting. Infuriating. And ironic given that Google is certainly training its AI answers on publishers' work. 🙄

Dr. Jeremy Dean reviews a free, web‑based depression treatment that incorporates evidence‑based CBT, behavioral activation, and mindfulness. Clinical trials cited in the article show remission rates on par with antidepressants and traditional therapy, while delivering no pharmacological side effects. The...

The FDA has released an online searchable table of 249 pharmaceutical quality‑related guidances, MAPPs, and compliance programs. Recent entries include the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Process Inspection compliance program (Sept 2025) and guidance on outsourcing facility inspections (Jan 2025). Topics span drug...
We've been looking at scenarios on the total volume of goods pumped through the economy, based on current geopolitical developments: Our general view is that the impact of high oil prices isn't as dramatic as one would initially fear in...
#WhatsNext? Slime #Robots. Could be responsible for advances in #MedTech #Healthcare and #Manufacturing and more. #Robotics https://t.co/kuuATvv0Bo
Square Enix released the final character trailer for Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy, introducing the Warrior of Light as a defensive supporter rather than a traditional DPS. The trailer showcases shield‑centric abilities such as Ultimate Shield and confirms veteran voice actor...

🆕 @ScienceMagazine An exciting new approach vs pancreatic cancer: "cancer interception" Considered ubiquitous, the pancreas in healthy adults has hundreds of PanINs of microscopic premalignant cancer that can be regressed in the experimental model https://t.co/erVtthSMjS https://t.co/2xHIYdIPrx
Data from New Street Research shows that the proposed combination of Astound Broadband and GFiber will have the biggest competitive overlap with AT&T, Comcast and Charter. @Light_Reading https://t.co/jUVW6Uq9gE
Having a major oil installation in the middle of the Empty Quarter (yes, its called that for a reason) is annoying, especially if you want to go out to eat after a long day of work, but its helpful when...
Cannot agree more. DO NOT end US oil exports. Our integration into the global oil market is essential. Protectionism would be a horrible idea right now.
"Invert, always invert." -Charlie Munger For example, "Why isn't Saudi buying any and all such drones from the US?" There are only a few possible answers; none of them fit with US investor consensus views. 🤔 BN 03/12 15:35 *SAUDI ARAMCO IN TALKS...

#CIOChat Q1: Algorithmic management used to mean gig platforms scheduling IT contractors. Now it’s everywhere: Collaboration tools assigning work, ticketing systems routing tasks, AI copilots triaging requests. Where are algorithms already managing work in your org today? https://t.co/Vt7ZVWHoh5
𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 We are pleased to announce that Chuck Brooks has joined the Steering Committee of the Cybersecurity and AI Governance Initiative (CAGI). https://t.co/2nY9Uw5xfI