OHA: NAICS Code Should Be Diagnostic Imaging, Not Physicians Office
The SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals upheld the VA’s use of NAICS code 621512 – Diagnostic Imaging Centers – for a teleradiology contract, rejecting Tribal Providers’ push to reclassify it as 621111 – Offices of Physicians. The appellant failed to meet the pre‑ponderance‑of‑evidence burden required to prove a clear error in the contracting officer’s designation. OHA emphasized that the character of the services, specifically image production and electronic transmission, determines the appropriate code, not the location of the physicians. The decision highlights the rigorous proof needed for successful NAICS appeals.
Bobby Stewart Says Geophysx Could Make Jamaica a Source of Copper, Gold and Rare Earths
Geophysx Jamaica has finished a comprehensive island‑wide exploration program, sampling 45,000 rock, soil and stream specimens and flying over 20,000 line‑kilometres of airborne geophysical surveys. The data enabled the company to license anomalous ground and partner with majors such as...
What Does Your Grocery Store Say About Your Neighborhood?
A study of more than 32,000 grocery‑store openings from the 1970s onward links retailer type to subsequent home‑price performance at the ZIP‑code level. Trader Joe’s locations are in affluent, well‑educated neighborhoods and see home values rise 6% above the national average...
First, Last, Everything Season Two Launches Today
MacStories announced the launch of Season Two of its "First, Last, Everything" podcast, kicking off with Emmy‑winning YouTube creator Becca Farsace. The eight‑episode first season featured tech‑focused conversations with designers, developers, and creators, and the new season will deliver fresh...
How to Catch the Attention of Etsy’s Marketing Team
Etsy released a guide for sellers aiming to be featured in its marketing campaigns, such as Editor’s Picks and seasonal guides. The advice centers on discoverability, visual quality, brand storytelling, and buyer experience. Sellers are urged to maximize tags, use...
Defense Industrial Base Consortium Issues New Critical Minerals Request for Project Proposals
On February 27, 2026 the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) released a new Request for Project Proposals (RPP) focused on thirteen strategic and critical minerals, with Phase 1 submissions due March 20. The solicitation follows Executive Order 14241 and aims to diversify U.S....
Texas Backs Down After Accusing Agency of Religious Discrimination in Driver Handbook
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit claiming the Department of Public Safety illegally barred religious advertisements in the state Driver's Handbook. The handbook, however, contains no ads at all, and DPS confirmed it has never accepted advertising. Lacking...
Sunrise 2027 and the Next Generation of Barcoding Solutions
GS1 US’s Sunrise 2027 initiative aims to have every point‑of‑sale system read 2D barcodes, such as QR codes and DataMatrix symbols, by the end of 2027. The voluntary program pushes the retail sector beyond traditional 1D codes, unlocking richer data...
Press Release: Assaia Launches Airport Stand and Gate Optimization
Assaia has unveiled StandManager, an AI‑driven Resource Management System that continuously analyzes live airport data to allocate stands and gates in real time. The platform replaces static buffer times with predictive buffers, allowing dynamic re‑allocation when flights arrive early or...
Chiesi and Bespak Partner to Advance Carbon Minimal Inhaler Production With UK Manufacturing Site
Chiesi Group and inhalation CDMO Bespak have expanded their long‑standing partnership by increasing pressurized metered‑dose inhaler (pMDI) manufacturing capacity at Bespak’s Holmes Chapel, UK site. The move supports Chiesi’s Carbon Minimal Inhaler (CMI) program, which targets up to a 90 %...
FOX Entertainment Studios Signs Development Commitment with Frankie Quinones for New Comedy Series
FOX Entertainment Studios has entered a development commitment with comedian Frankie Quiñones to create an untitled scripted comedy series, where he will co‑write and star. The deal underscores FOX’s push for bold, creator‑driven voices across its scripted and unscripted platforms....
Kurin Prevails in Federal Appellate Court in Long-Running Litigation with Magnolia Medical Technologies
Kurin, Inc. secured a victory in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which affirmed a district‑court ruling that its Lock technology does not infringe Magnolia Medical Technologies' patents. The appellate decision removes legal uncertainty and validates...
Israel’s Former Intelligence Chief on the Iran War and the Future of the Middle East
Amos Yadlin, former head of Israeli military intelligence and veteran F‑16 pilot, is commenting on the escalating U.S.–Israel campaign against Iran. He draws on his experience in air strikes, cyber operations and strategic think‑tank analysis to assess the war’s trajectory....
Smartmatic Files Motion To Dismiss For “Vindictive And Selective Prosecution”
Smartmatic has filed a motion to dismiss a superseding indictment that accuses its UK parent, SGO Corporation, of FCPA violations, money‑laundering and bribery linked to a 2025 Philippines election official. The indictment is notable as the first corporate FCPA criminal...
An Unimpressive Reiki Study
Steven Novella critiques a recent U.S. randomized trial that examined Reiki, placebo Reiki (feiki), mindfulness, and a waitlist for chronic knee osteoarthritis. The study found Reiki reduced symptoms compared to waitlist but not versus feiki, rendering the primary outcome statistically...
Natural Gas Prices Weekly Update – JKM, TTF and Henry Hub (9 March 2026)
Natural gas benchmarks jumped sharply in early March as Middle‑East tensions disrupted LNG supplies. The Asian JKM spot price surged to the low‑$20s/MMBtu, while Europe’s TTF rose to $18.1/MMBtu and the U.S. Henry Hub reached $3.2/MMBtu. The spikes were driven...
Cinema, Meet the Creator Economy
Creator Camp, a digitally native media company, is reshaping film production by converting online creator followings into theatrical audiences. Its debut feature, *Two Sleepy People*, generated 2.5 times its production budget within a week, driven by an organic campaign that...
PROPTECH-X : Data & Digital Infrastructure (DDI) as a Project versus Treating It as a Platform
The article argues that commercial‑real‑estate owners should treat Data & Digital Infrastructure (DDI) as a long‑term platform rather than a one‑off project. A project mindset leads to isolated installations, vendor lock‑in, and limited ROI, while a platform approach creates a...
Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Genethon Confirms Two-Year Efficacy in Patients Treated with Its Drug Candidate GNT0004 at Therapeutic...
Genethon presented two‑year data from its dose‑escalation phase showing that GNT0004, administered at 3 × 10¹³ vg/kg, produced sustained functional gains and biomarker improvements in ambulatory DMD boys. Motor scores rose 9 points on the NSAA, the 6‑minute walk distance improved by...
Bondi Testimony Questions Congress Must Ask
The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about the Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, citing missed deadlines and problematic redactions under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. DOJ failed to meet...
US Solar Firm’s Lawyer Sentenced to 11-Year Prison Term for Ponzi Scheme Role | Reuters
Federal judge in Sacramento sentenced Ari Lauer, the outside counsel for DC Solar, to more than 11 years in prison for his role in a $912 million Ponzi scheme. Lauer pleaded guilty to 23 counts, including bank and wire fraud, just...
Are Google’s ‘Preferred Sources’ a Good Thing for Online News?
Google has rolled out its Preferred Sources feature in Australia and New Zealand, letting search users mark news organisations they want to see more often. Major outlets such as the ABC, News.com.au and RNZ are urging audiences to select them, turning...
☕ Morning Briefing — Wednesday, March 11, 2026
President Donald Trump unveiled a $300 billion oil refinery at the Port of Brownsville, the first major U.S. plant built in five decades, partnering with India’s Reliance Industries. The project will process 100% American shale, create thousands of South Texas jobs,...
NEW WEBINAR: Uniting Intake to Payment to Drive 2026 Performance
Ardent Partners and Zip are hosting a webinar on March 26 to show chief procurement officers how to bridge the intake‑to‑payment gap that hampers spend visibility and speed. The session, led by Andrew Bartolini and Nick Heinzmann, will outline a unified,...
Free Speech Unmuted: Equal Time, Stephen Colbert, and the Future of Political Broadcasting, with Stuart Benjamin
The Reason podcast episode "Free Speech Unmuted" examines whether the FCC will revive a broad interpretation of the Equal Time Rule, potentially reshaping political broadcasting. Host Vy Nguyen and legal scholar Stuart Benjamin discuss if broadcast television should retain its...
Cera’s 300 Billion Data Points to Accelerate Global Medical Research and Healthcare AI
Cera, Europe’s leading digital‑first home‑healthcare provider, announced it has surpassed 300 billion data points collected from more than 2.5 million patient visits each month. The dataset records symptoms, mobility changes, medication responses, nutrition, mood and behavioural signals, creating one of the world’s...
The Evolution of Shared Care Records: From Documents to Conversations
Shared Care Records (SCRs) have progressed from simple document‑exchange portals to intelligent, conversational platforms that actively assist clinicians and patients. The first generation provided read‑only visibility, while the second introduced structured, longitudinal data enabling real‑time contributions. A third phase turned...
Charles Barkley Producing a New Sports Comedy Podcast
Charles Barkley’s Round Mound Media is teaming with Justin Hartley’s ChangeUp Productions to launch a new sports‑comedy podcast, "So U Think U Can Sports?" The show, hosted by comedian Eliot Glazer, will feature interviews with players, coaches and owners, while...
McGuireWoods Adds Former SEC Regional Director and Leading Accountant & Auditor Defense Lawyer in L.A. – McGuireWoods
McGuireWoods announced the addition of Gary Leung, former SEC Los Angeles regional director, and Jodi Lopez, a nationally recognized accountant and auditor defense lawyer, as partners in its Los Angeles office. The hires expand the firm’s securities enforcement and regulatory counseling capabilities....
Bite-Sized Restaurants
Amelie’s French Bakery opened a 400‑square‑foot, no‑seating outlet in Plaza Midwood, a stark contrast to its typical 4,500‑square‑foot locations. The micro‑format targets pedestrian traffic and leverages delivery apps to meet demand for quick, convenient meals. COO Justy Martinez describes the...
I-77 Plans Would Cut Into Westside Parks, Greenways
The Charlotte County Commissioners learned that the proposed Interstate 77 express‑lane project would cut into public space at 11 west‑side parks and greenways, including Frazier and Wilmore. The plan adds toll lanes along an 11‑mile stretch from the South Carolina border...
Shareholder Activism in Life Sciences: Risks, Responses, and Outlook
Shareholder activism in life sciences has surged, with more than 320 public campaigns launched since 2020, driven by pre‑revenue business models and binary valuation tied to clinical milestones. Activists target roughly 75% of biotech firms that are still pre‑revenue, pressuring...
Improving Understanding of Risk Appetite
Insurance firms are turning to AI‑driven risk‑appetite scoring to streamline underwriting, achieving efficiency gains exceeding 30% across property and casualty lines. Traditional static documents like PDFs and spreadsheets fail to provide real‑time guidance, leading to misaligned submissions and slower quoting....
Wide Boundary News: The Iranian War, Rising Gas Prices, and the Single Point Failure
The latest Wide Boundary News episode examines the U.S. and Israeli military offensive against Iran and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of global oil and a significant share of LNG, sulfur...
How Do You Measure Up?
The Fifth‑Year Future of Competitive Advantage in Banking and Payments Global Report uses a peer‑based, real‑time benchmarking survey to evaluate how banks and payments firms are meeting corporate customer expectations. It covers real‑time and cross‑border payments, ISO 20022, SaaS migration, compliance,...
Booz Allen’s US$300M Andreessen Horowitz Investment and the Role of 3D Printing in National Security Innovation
In January 2026 Booz Allen Hamilton pledged a US $300 million capital commitment to Andreessen Horowitz, with an option to expand to $400 million, to back hard‑tech startups focused on AI, robotics and additive manufacturing. The partnership spotlights Firestorm Labs’ xCell, a containerized 3D‑printing...
Dr Haus Dermatology Launches New Consultant-Led Weight Management Service
Dr Haus Dermatology has introduced a consultant‑led medical weight‑management service, headed by endocrinologist Dr Edson Nogueira. Initial consultations occur in person at its Harley Street clinic, with optional video follow‑ups and home delivery of prescribed treatments. The integrated pathway combines...
Navigating the Patchwork of CME Requirements by State
Physicians practicing across state lines face a fragmented landscape of continuing medical education (CME) mandates, with requirements ranging from zero hours in Montana to 200 hours in Washington over four years. License renewal deadlines also differ widely, tied to birthdays,...
FCPA Enforcement Isn’t Dead; a Former Coal Executive Found Out the Hard Way
A federal jury in Pennsylvania convicted former Corsa Coal vice‑president Charles Hunter Hobson on two FCPA counts, conspiracy, money‑laundering and wire‑fraud charges, despite the 2025 Trump‑era pause on FCPA enforcement. The DOJ completed its review and proceeded, emphasizing that bribery...
Eurofins Biomnis Launches New Clinical LC‑MS/MS Method for the Detection of Cereulide Toxin in Stool Samples
Eurofins Biomnis has developed and validated a new LC‑MS/MS method to detect and quantify cereulide toxin in human stool samples. The assay meets ISO 15189 requirements, accounting for matrix effects, and delivers turnaround times suitable for routine clinical labs. Cereulide, linked...
Pharma Pulse: FDA Approval of Leucovorin Calcium for CFD and Persistent Inequities in OTC Naloxone Access
The FDA granted its first approval for a therapy targeting cerebral folate transport deficiency, an ultra‑rare neurological disorder, with Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) showing meaningful neurological improvements in 89% of patients. Meanwhile, over‑the‑counter naloxone prices have slipped by roughly $0.49 each...
Not CT: New Hampshire House Passes Bill to Restrict Teacher Speech in Classrooms
The New Hampshire House approved the Countering Hate And Revolutionary Leftist Indoctrination in Education Act, known as the CHARLIE Act, which bars teachers from covering critical race theory, LGBTQ+ topics, and concepts deemed Marxist. The legislation also permits parents to...
Global Entry Restored Back to Normal Operations — Supposedly
Global Entry, the U.S. trusted‑traveler program, was announced as restored on March 11, 2026 at 5 a.m. ET after a three‑week suspension caused by the federal government shutdown. The suspension began on February 22, 2026, while TSA Pre✓ was reinstated almost immediately following public pressure....
UPDATE: Trump Says Kushner Helped Convince Him to Go to War with Iran
President Trump told reporters that Jared Kushner was among a small group of advisers who persuaded him to launch major combat operations against Iran. Kushner, who holds no formal government role, participated in Geneva mediation while running his private‑equity firm...
Feds Raid Another Somali-Owned Biz Over Tax, Welfare Fraud Scheme in Lewiston
Homeland Security Investigations raided Bright Future Healthier You, a Somali‑owned behavioral health firm in Lewiston, after a federal probe uncovered a multi‑million‑dollar Medicaid interpreter fraud and tax scheme. The company billed MaineCare for interpretation services, receiving about $15.58 million between 2019...
FX Not Moving Forward With “Witness Protection” Series
FX announced it will not move forward with the “Witness Protection” pilot, a dark drama starring Alison Brie and an ensemble cast. The series was created by Hannah Fidell and Gina Welch, known for FX’s “Clipped”, and directed by Fidell. Despite the talent...
Josh Gates Returns with an All-New Season of "Expedition Files," Revealing Striking New Revelations Behind History's Biggest Mysteries
Discovery Channel announced the return of Josh Gates' series "Expedition Files" with a brand‑new season premiering April 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The season tackles a slate of high‑profile historical enigmas, from the disappearance of the USS Scorpion and the true story...
Restaurant Operators Need to Prepare for the Next Wave of GLP-1 Users
Research from the Food Away from Home Association shows that cheaper GLP‑1 medications will modestly reshape dining habits at quick‑service and family‑style restaurants. Currently 11% of consumers have tried GLP‑1s and another 22% are curious, with most users being Gen...
The Gulf Built Oil Pipelines to Avoid Hormuz. It’s Now Doing the Same for Data
Gulf nations are racing to construct six overland data corridors linking the region to Europe, routing traffic through Syria, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa. The most advanced, Saudi Arabia's SilkLink, secured an $800 million contract to lay 4,500 km of fiber...
When Ambition Meets Ambiguity: The Trends and Sentiments Shaping Biotech in 2026
ICON Biotech’s 2025 survey of 163 global biotech leaders, plus 100 Chinese executives, reveals shifting dynamics as China overtakes the United States in innovative trial volume and is projected to contribute 35% of FDA approvals by 2040. Funding remains scarce,...