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CMR Surgical’s new CEO, Massimiliano Colella, halted the planned U.S. debut of the first‑generation Versius robot, opting to wait for the upgraded Versius Plus platform. The second‑generation system secured FDA clearance for gallbladder‑removal surgery and is slated for a soft launch later this year. CMR has raised nearly $1.5 billion, positioning it as the most heavily funded VC‑backed surgical‑device firm. The move comes as Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and others prepare to challenge Intuitive Surgical’s dominance in the U.S. market.
Editor Brett Krutzsch invites readers to support The Revealer, a NYU‑published religion and media magazine, by offering five practical actions. He highlights a tax‑deductible donation to the Center for Religion and Media, podcast ratings, social sharing, free email subscription, and...
In the debut episode of the Healthcare Uncovered Show, hosts Joe Rettino and veteran health‑policy insider Wendell Potter discuss the rapid rise of giant insurance conglomerates like UnitedHealth, CVS/Aetna, and Cigna, describing them as Wall Street‑driven "chameleons" that have taken...
Solar stocks rallied sharply as SolarEdge and Enphase posted strong Q4 2025 results. SolarEdge reported a 70% revenue jump, 23.3% non‑GAAP gross margin and $43.3 million free cash flow, while Enphase delivered EPS of 71 cents and a 46.1% margin. Both...
Metamorphic AM has introduced Rapid Geometry Review, a service that provides expert Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) evaluation before production. The offering assesses structural logic, printability, material suitability, manufacturability, and missed geometric opportunities, aiming to cut risk and accelerate development....
In *Perez v. City of San Antonio*, a Fifth Circuit panel upheld San Antonio's plan to clear a river‑bend sacred to the Lipan‑Apache Native American Church, finding no substantial burden under the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act (TRFRA). Judge Andrew...
Siemens announced a verified AI‑driven cybersecurity solution for private industrial 5G networks, developed with Palo Alto Networks. The offering integrates Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure, the SINEC Security Monitor, and Palo Alto’s next‑generation firewall optimized for OT protocols, delivering IEC 62443‑grade protection...
Latitude59 has opened applications for its 2026 pitch competition, with a deadline of April 15, 2026. The event will take place May 20‑22 in Tallinn, featuring jurors, mentors, and regional angel networks. Last year attracted 407 applications from 48 countries,...
Wiss announced its new status as a Certified Netgain Implementation Partner, giving it the authority to deploy Netgain’s native NetSuite add‑ons directly within client ERP environments. The partnership enables Wiss to embed automation across critical accounting workflows such as fixed‑asset...
Giro Sport Design has teamed up with UK retailer VIA to extend its direct‑to‑retail footprint in Britain. Starting in 2025, the partnership will showcase a curated range of Giro road and gravel helmets and footwear, including 2026 launches, within VIA’s...
Theolytics, an Oxford‑based biotech, secured an €8 million non‑dilutive Horizon Europe grant to fund its phase 2 OCTOPOD‑IV expansion trial of THEO‑260, a novel oncolytic therapy for advanced ovarian cancer. The grant, awarded after a rigorous review, will finance the phase 2a portion...
Manufacturers: how do you know if cloud SCM enhancements fit your reality? Assess future state operating models and product capabilities against your workflows and data. It's about how the software truly works day-to-day. #SCM #Cloud https://t.co/K8BkrmvMyN
ISM and flatbed freight data are showing the same thing: the industrial economy is starting to ramp up. The war in Iran will also drive more strength in manufacturing, as military related manufacturing is approx 8% of all US domestic...
SUNRATE, a global payment and treasury platform, announced a strategic partnership with travel‑focused merchant‑account provider Repayd at ITB Berlin 2026. The alliance merges SUNRATE’s worldwide financial network with Repayd’s specialist travel payment infrastructure. Together they will deliver faster international payouts,...
At ITB Berlin 2026, Omio Group announced a dual‑track growth strategy focused on technology innovation and global expansion. The travel platform now serves over one billion users, with inventory from 3,000 partners in 46 countries, and aims to operate in...
The real question isn't whether AI changes legal work. It's whether lawyers use this moment to finally define themselves by what only they can do.
Christie & Co has been hired to market the Peel Hotels portfolio as chairman Robert Peel prepares to retire. The four properties – Crown & Mitre in Carlisle, George Hotel in Wallington, Bull Hotel in Peterborough and Caledonian in Newcastle...
Accor’s ALL loyalty program is running a limited‑time promotion that adds a 20% bonus when Japanese Rakuten members convert their points to ALL Reward points between March 2 and March 27, 2026. The standard conversion rate is 3,200 Rakuten points...
Hunter Point CEO Avi Kalichstein told Private Equity International that Japan’s general‑partner (GP) ecosystem, though still nascent, is gaining momentum. He highlighted a growing talent pipeline and an increasing appetite for partnership among Japanese firms. Kalichstein believes these dynamics will...
Netflix has secured U.S. streaming rights to the freshman NBC sitcom *Happy’s Place*, slated to debut on the platform on April 1, 2026. The series, created by Kevin Abbott and headlined by country star Reba McEntire, follows Bobbie inheriting a...
In 2025, Europe’s EMA, China’s NMPA, and Japan’s PMDA each granted first‑time approvals for novel large‑molecule therapeutics. Oncology accounted for the largest share of these approvals, while endocrinology—driven largely by GLP‑1‑based agents—was the second biggest category. The approvals span a...
Jefferies Financial Group disclosed a £100 million exposure to the collapsed UK lender Market Financial Solutions, prompting a 9% plunge in its shares that later stabilized but fell an additional 2%. The bank also faces lawsuits over a $715 million receivable tied...
Co‑op Live in Manchester has opened Europe’s first AI‑driven, frictionless self‑serve market, built with Oak View Group, AiFi and Boxbar Tech. Shoppers tap a cashless card, pick items, and leave while computer‑vision cameras track each purchase. The system is designed...
Nicolas Shamtanis and Stathis Xenos have launched Conexus IQ, a boutique advisory firm aimed at CFD brokers, prop firms, and broader fintech platforms. The duo leverages nearly two decades of experience in FX, CFDs, and social‑trading to help clients navigate a...
Italy’s new energy provisions could boost gas use, undermine renewables and storage competitiveness #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ekdqmPRdKr
Avalon Advanced Materials has rehired former COO Dave Marsh to lead a new preliminary economic assessment and refresh the feasibility study for its underground Nechalacho rare‑earths‑zirconium project in the Northwest Territories. The deposit contains 61.9 million metric tons of measured and...
CHC Helicopter’s Brazil unit has won Equinor’s crew‑change contract for the ultra‑deepwater Bacalhau field, commencing in February 2026. The agreement deploys an S‑92A helicopter from CHC’s Jacarepaguá base to transport personnel 185 km offshore. CHC highlights its local infrastructure, fleet upgrades,...
The Heritage Foundation’s 2026 Index of US Military Strength gave the U.S. Space Force a marginal overall grade, citing severe shortfalls in resources, capacity, and readiness for contested space operations. The report highlights deficiencies in communications, weather forecasting, space domain...
AdTonos is hiring a Programmatic Account Executive to manage high‑value partnerships and drive revenue across its product portfolio. The role targets candidates with three to five years of experience in programmatic sales or account management and reports directly to the...
Southco has launched the R4‑50 Rotary Latch with Dual Triggers, a heavy‑duty cab‑door solution for off‑highway and agricultural equipment. The latch offers independent interior and exterior actuation, a pre‑loaded hand lever that dampens vibration, and mechanisms to prevent accidental release....
Razer announced the White Edition of its BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed headset for both Xbox and PlayStation consoles. The new colorway retains the lightweight, wireless design and esports‑grade audio performance of the original model. It targets next‑generation console users seeking...
AutomationDirect has launched the STRIDE PRO Unmanaged+ industrial Ethernet switches, which extend basic unmanaged functionality with features like IGMP snooping, VLAN support, port monitoring, and alarm capabilities. The product line includes PoE, PoE+, and Gigabit models with up to 12...
Nu Deal: Inter Miami Joins MLS’ Top Tier for Stadium Naming Rights ⚽️https://t.co/cfqksyH7BG via @sportico @JustBirny
AutomationDirect launched the Sensy 2172L single‑point, 5510 shear‑beam, and 2782 tension/compression load‑cell series, targeting applications from small packaging scales to rugged industrial tanks. The cells are constructed from aircraft‑grade aluminum or stainless steel, offer built‑in overload protection, and achieve accuracies...
AutomationDirect has added the Schmersal PROTECT PSC1 safety controller to its catalog, offering two base models—PSC1‑C‑10 and PSC1‑C‑100. Both units deliver 14 safe inputs rated up to PL e or SIL 3, multiple safe outputs, and optional built‑in fieldbus support for EtherCAT,...
Kobrea Exploration Corp. has drilled 1,739 metres in three Phase 1 diamond holes at the El Perdido porphyry copper‑gold‑molybdenum prospect in Mendoza, Argentina, and has added a fourth hole 220 m east of the original pad. The initial holes reached depths of 603 m,...
Audible introduced the Read & Listen feature, letting users see synchronized text while listening to audiobooks within the Audible app. The tool differs from Whispersync by keeping both formats in a single interface, though users must purchase both the ebook and audiobook....
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Car and Driver’s 1990 test of the Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe highlights Cadillac’s push toward a driver‑focused luxury coupe. The Touring Coupe adds a stiffer suspension, a 180‑hp 4.5‑liter V8 and performance‑oriented gearing, delivering 0‑60 in 8.4 seconds and a...
N26 announced a new Centre of Excellence in Madrid, its second dedicated operations hub, to support its expanding Spanish workforce and coordinate banking, customer service, and process functions across Europe. The 2,000‑square‑metre facility complements the existing Barcelona tech centre and...
Because this world needed a countdown clock for the end of Section 122 tariffs: https://t.co/fhDXSjks01 https://t.co/MvpXbuNHh5
Laura DiBella, chair of the Federal Maritime Commission, says the agency must reinforce a global perspective after COVID‑driven supply‑chain shocks. She frames the FMC as evolving toward a consumer‑protection model that safeguards U.S. importers and exporters. DiBella stresses proactive investigations...
On March 4, 2026 Israel’s air campaign struck Tehran, Qom and key Iranian military sites, including the first recorded air‑to‑air kill by an F‑35 against an Iranian jet. Iran retaliated with roughly 40 ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. bases in...
"There is little US LNG producers can do to immediately replace lost Qatari cargoes" https://t.co/ZAZe4MzpoI "American export plants are running nearly full tilt with most cargoes locked into long‑term contracts." https://t.co/3nYYZwRyaA
American Airlines issued an internal memo, signed by its COO and chief commercial officer, accusing United Airlines of flooding Chicago O’Hare with flights to manipulate gate allocations under a unique lease provision. The memo’s omission of CEO Robert Isom raises...
EveryONE Medicines announced its shutdown just a week after the FDA released draft guidance for its new bespoke pathway targeting personalized genetic therapies. The guidance requires each individualized drug to be submitted as a separate application, a burden that the...
Emerald Holding acquired MJBiz, the premier cannabis B2B event, for $120 million in 2022, betting on a booming market. Since the purchase, exhibitor numbers have slumped from roughly 1,400 to 557 and attendance data has become opaque, reflecting a broader industry...
LitePoint, Aethertek and Metanoia have formed a three‑way partnership to fast‑track the development of next‑generation 5G FR2 open radio units (O‑RUs). The collaboration combines Aethertek’s beamforming phased‑array hardware, Metanoia’s O‑RAN‑compliant Split 7.2 SDR PHY, and LitePoint’s OTA test and validation platform....
Home prices in Chicago’s urban core have slumped, with the Loop losing nearly 40% since early 2020, while surrounding suburbs and exurbs surged 45%‑48%. The affluent North Shore suburbs posted the strongest gains, topping 60% appreciation. The urban‑exurban price gap...
