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Conagra Brands announced a $220 million multi‑year expansion of its Fayetteville, Arkansas plant, aimed at boosting chicken production capacity and adding more than 100 jobs over the next five years. The facility, which already ships roughly 15 million cases of ready‑to‑eat meals annually under brands like Hungry‑Man and Healthy Choice, will see new capacity to support growth in its protein portfolio. Construction is slated to begin later this year, following a $30 million upgrade at a Missouri site. The move comes as Conagra reports a sizable Q2 loss and a 31% share‑price decline.
ABOUT YOU, a Zalando Group fashion retailer, has opened its marketplace to any fashion seller, removing minimum product‑count and revenue thresholds. The new self‑service Seller Center lets brands launch in as little as four weeks, with no onboarding fees. In the...
Researchers have introduced IDT‑R, an n‑type conjugated diradical semiconductor, to modify TiO₂ electron transport layers in perovskite solar cells. The material simultaneously passivates surface defects and raises intrinsic conductivity, addressing the long‑standing performance gap between TiO₂‑ and SnO₂‑based devices. Devices...
The UK government is urging food and farming firms to ready themselves for a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU, slated to cut paperwork and inspections that have hampered trade since Brexit. Ministers say the deal could...
DMG MORI Federal Services has secured a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s High‑Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program to improve laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing. The project, launched on February 23, 2026, partners the company...
Anode‑free batteries (AFBs) remove the traditional lithium‑metal anode, promising higher energy density, lower cost, and improved sustainability. The recent perspective reviews advances in both liquid and solid electrolyte AFBs, detailing plating/stripping mechanisms, degradation pathways, and performance metrics. It highlights critical...
Researchers have engineered an iron‑doped mesoporous silica nanoplatform (FOBA) that, when exposed to 808 nm near‑infrared light, uses the Y6 photothermal converter to heat and trigger a PEG gate, creating a transient solvent that enables in‑situ synthesis of the cytotoxic agent...
Researchers have integrated an electric field into electrohydrodynamic (EHD) bioprinting to orient fibrin‑alginate hydrogels, producing nanofiber alignment that directs myocyte organization. The conductive polymer‑enhanced constructs exhibit improved myotube differentiation and mimic native muscle conductivity. In vivo tests on rats demonstrated...
Iran’s shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has halted shipments of Japan’s used‑car exports that normally pass through the UAE’s Dubai Auto Zone hub. The UAE accounts for about 15% of Japan’s 2025 used‑vehicle exports, roughly 260,000 units, and the...
Empire State Development is allocating $2.36 million to six research projects aimed at reusing, retreading and recycling New York’s end‑of‑life tires. The investment includes $1.4 million of state funds through the NYS Waste Tire Program, which Remade Institute will manage. Projects span physics‑based...
Australia will expand the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme with a $32.7 million boost, making energy‑efficiency assessments available to homeowners and landlords from July. The scheme rates homes on a zero‑to‑10 star scale, but only about 30% of the existing stock...
The European Commission has reached a provisional agreement on the Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) and the accompanying Payment Services Regulation (PSR), setting a roadmap toward full implementation by 2026. The new rules broaden the definition of payment service providers, tighten...
Molex has launched the Cardinal Multi-Port High-Frequency Coaxial Assemblies, extending its test‑and‑measurement portfolio to 145 GHz. The new modules deliver phase‑matched connectivity and support data rates up to 448 Gbps, targeting AI back‑haul, 5G/6G, mmWave radar and terahertz imaging. Multi‑port configurations (1×4,...
Ireland retired its final coal‑fired power plant in 2025, making it the 15th European nation to operate without coal. The closure ends a decades‑long reliance on coal for baseload electricity and follows a broader EU push toward net‑zero emissions. Ireland’s...
Wizz Air warned that the Middle East conflict will cut its fiscal 2026 net income by roughly EUR 50 million, turning a projected €25 million profit into a €25 million loss. The hit stems from suspended flights to Israel, the UAE and Jordan and...
Researchers have engineered a recyclable magnetic nanosystem (Fe3O4/CeO2@BP) that integrates black phosphorus with iron oxide and cerium oxide to achieve rapid, ROS‑driven antibacterial activity in blood. The material can be magnetically retrieved, enabling repeated use across at least 20 disinfection...
The Nissan Leaf was crowned the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) after a vote by 86 female journalists from 55 countries. The award highlights the Leaf’s practical electric drivetrain, offering up to 386 miles on a 75 kWh...
The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop ferried roughly 82,000 passengers during the five‑day CONEXPO‑CON/AGG trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in early March 2026. The high‑volume ride‑share demonstrated the system’s ability to move large crowds quickly and at no...
Compliance in regulated sectors has long relied on disjointed systems, spreadsheets and point solutions that leave gaps in oversight. A new paradigm—end‑to‑end (E2E) compliance—promises a fully connected workflow that ties regulatory intelligence directly to internal policies, controls and documentation. By...
Capitec has launched an in‑branch Smart ID service in partnership with South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, deploying self‑service terminals that let clients apply for a Smart ID in under five minutes. The pilot has moved to a phased national rollout, targeting...
A new Federal Reserve study of U.S. bank failures from the Civil War through 1934 finds that bank runs are typically the final trigger for already insolvent institutions, while well‑capitalized banks can weather runs. Meanwhile, the latest macro data show...
Shell has signed a series of oil and gas exploration agreements with the Venezuelan government, covering offshore natural gas and on‑shore projects, and partnered with local engineering firm VEPICA, KBR, and Baker Hughes. The deals clear the path for the...
Citi has launched its first digitally native structured note on Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D‑FMI), marking a pioneering use of distributed‑ledger technology for wealth‑management products. The note, issued under English law by Citigroup Global Markets Funding Luxembourg, demonstrates a...
The Australasian Association of Private International Law (AAPrIL) has opened registration for its 2026 conference in Sydney on 16‑17 April. The two‑day event will be hosted at Ashurst Lawyers, Martin Place, and features panels on jurisdiction, digitalisation, regional cooperation, arbitration, and applicable...
In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink discusses the recent U.S. strikes on Iran, warning that without a clear strategy the conflict risks becoming a perpetual war and endangers Americans abroad. She recounts her experience reopening the...
Navi Technologies posted an Rs 126 crore loss for FY25, a marked improvement from the Rs 358.5 crore loss a year earlier, despite an 18% jump in revenue to Rs 2,565 crore. Interest income, which makes up 85% of total revenue, rose 21% while other income...
Kanpur Dehat’s One District One Product (ODOP) scheme has earmarked plastic utility items, especially PVC pipes, as the district’s flagship product. Local entrepreneurs like Jagpreet Singh have moved from raw‑material trading to full‑scale pipe manufacturing, supplying irrigation, garden and domestic...
The USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group completed its Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) on March 5, 2026, earning certification to deploy at a moment’s notice. Over a 28‑day cycle, Carrier Air Wing 7 executed 1,586 sorties, achieving 693 daytime and 682 nighttime arrested landings....
The Royal Television Society Technology Centre is hosting an event titled “Accessible by design—How inclusive production is transforming the screen industries” on 12 March. The program will showcase CAERUS, the world’s first wheelchair‑based camera system, and feature a panel with founder...
LifeVac has secured FDA De Novo classification, designating its suction anti‑choking device as a Class II medical device for second‑line treatment after failed basic life support protocols. The clearance confirms the device as a single‑use, non‑powered, non‑invasive tool suitable for adults and...
Etah district in Uttar Pradesh has positioned chicory as its One District One Product (ODOP). Farmers receive seeds and a guaranteed buyer, grow chicory as a cash crop, and deliver roots to local processing units. Processors clean, cut, dry and...
Pokeworks is expanding by emphasizing site quality over rapid rollout, leveraging a blend of demographic, psychographic and mobility data plus on‑the‑ground scouting. The brand’s lean, hoodless kitchen design reduces capital expenditures and enables flexible footprints from 350 to 1,500 square...
The 2026 procurement outlook emphasizes a shift to "permanent beta"—an operating mode that accepts continuous volatility as the norm. Traditional multi‑year roadmaps are giving way to iterative strategies that are constantly tested and refined. Procurement is repositioned as an early‑warning...
Smartphone-connected ultrasound devices could bring an interesting new layer to spinal diagnostics. A system like SpineUs combines a handheld ultrasound scanner with tracking software and AI-based reconstruction to create 3D visualizations of the spine’s surface in near real time. According to Verdure...
Californians: what prices are you seeing at the pump? Could be the right moment for @realDonaldTrump to issue $SOC EO. Getting oil through Hormuz past the Iranians easier than getting it to California past @CAgovernor et al.
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced it shot down a record 754 Ukrainian fixed‑wing drones in a single day. The claim also includes the interception of three guided aerial bombs and three U.S.-made HIMARS rockets. While the numbers cannot be independently verified,...
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Another Monday morning, more energy market turbulence. After fossil fuel prices stabilised somewhat towards end of last week they are reaching new highs. Renewable electricity does not as the sun & the wind don’t care much for what happens in...
Aisa Pharma announced positive Phase II data for AISA‑021, a once‑daily calcium channel blocker, in systemic sclerosis‑associated Raynaud’s phenomenon (SSc RP). The double‑blind, placebo‑controlled RECONNOITER trial enrolled 64 patients and showed a 22.1% reduction in weekly Raynaud attacks and a 155% placebo‑adjusted...
Qatar is pushing back the start of its new LNG expansion project to 2027 🇶🇦⚠️ The move comes after the Ras Laffan facility was hit with an Iranian drone attack This threatens to further curb global gas supply and push back an...
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Stellantis is injecting an additional £50 million into its Ellesmere Port facility to launch a dedicated assembly line for battery‑electric versions of the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and related midsize vans. The investment doubles the original outlay and follows the closure of the...
Connells Group, the UK’s largest estate‑agency network, has signed a partnership with property portal OnTheMarket, adding roughly 100,000 listings from its 1,263 branches. The deal follows CoStar Group’s recent investment in OnTheMarket and comes just two months after Connells renewed...
Alligator Automations has opened a new 4,000 sq ft office on the fourth floor of Teerth Business Center in Bhosari MIDC, Pune’s PCMC industrial belt. The facility consolidates the firm’s sales, marketing, controls, mechanical engineering and accounts teams under one roof. Designed to...
Hulu released the trailer and key art for “Dear Killer Nannies,” a Latin‑American drama that follows Juan Pablo Escobar’s childhood as the son of Colombia’s infamous drug lord. The series premieres on April 1, 2026 on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+...
Galdra Studios announced that Arcadia Fallen 2 will launch on the Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026. The visual‑novel sequel follows a mage student at the Seven Winds Academy, blending school life with a political magic crisis. Players can select from three magical...
The article argues that Iran’s air force, despite modern jets and drones, cannot secure decisive political outcomes on its own. It cites recent regional skirmishes and U.S. strikes to illustrate how air superiority offers tactical advantages but fails to compel...
Home equity line of credit (HELOC) rates average 7.20% and fixed home‑equity loan rates 7.47% for borrowers with 780+ credit scores and CLTV under 70%. Rates vary widely, with some lenders offering introductory HELOC rates as low as 5.99% for...
British drugmaker GSK has licensed worldwide rights to its experimental liver‑disease drug linerixibat to Italy’s Alfasigma for up to $690 million. The agreement includes a $300 million upfront payment, a $100 million tranche upon U.S. approval, $20 million upon European and UK clearance, and...
Money‑market accounts are still delivering double‑digit yields, with TotalBank Online topping the list at 4.01% APY for balances of $2,500 or more. Several online banks and credit unions, including Quontic, Brilliant Bank and Northern Bank Direct, offer 4% APY, while...
