Nintendo announced the upcoming Switch 2 title *Yoshi and the Mysterious Book* with a worldwide launch set for May 21, 2026. The new trailer reveals a story driven by a sentient book, Mr. E, that transforms island stages into creature‑filled chapters. Gameplay will let Yoshi eat enemies to acquire their abilities, such as riding bubble‑spitting frogs. The game marks Yoshi’s first original platformer since 2019 and coincides with Yoshi’s cameo in the *Super Mario Galaxy* movie releasing April 1, 2026.

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed Jesspreet Grewal’s claim that his termination and the removal of his photograph from a security company’s public‑facing pages constituted race‑based discrimination. The tribunal found Grewal’s allegations were “bald” and lacked a factual nexus...

Lindt & Sprüngli reports that U.S. consumers using GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs are buying premium chocolate at a markedly higher rate. Fifteen percent of households on GLP‑1s generate 17.5 percent of chocolate sales, with premium sales up 17 percent versus 6.5 percent for non‑users....

The World Meteorological Organization’s Observing Systems Capability Analysis and Review (OSCAR) database now serves as the definitive inventory linking quantitative weather‑and‑climate observation requirements to the actual capabilities of satellites and surface networks. Version 3.0, released in early 2026, adds advanced gap‑analysis tools...
Viasat and Space42 detailed their Equitays direct‑to‑device venture, outlining a potential constellation of up to 2,800 satellites spread across 60 orbital planes and three altitude layers. The network will operate in globally harmonized L‑ and S‑band mobile satellite service spectrum,...

QuickLink announced that its full StudioEdge product line will debut in North America at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The lineup includes the StudioEdge‑1,‑2,‑4 and the high‑end StudioEdge‑2110, positioned as a direct replacement for the discontinued Skype TX. The...

New research from the National Association of Realtors shows that the typical homeowner earns about 85% more than the typical renter across the United States. The disparity is most pronounced in smaller metros and college towns, where student and entry‑level...
ABC News Verify identified a network of at least 20 overseas Facebook pages, largely run from Vietnam, that publish AI‑generated, fabricated stories about Australian politics. The posts combine real and synthetic images, targeting figures such as Pauline Hanson and Senator Payman,...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is quietly pitching three new real‑estate taxes that could raise about $1.2 billion to help close New York City’s multi‑billion‑dollar budget gap. At the same time, the 32BJ‑SEIU union has begun contract talks with building owners, warning of a...

NASA researchers used the Hypersonic Materials Environmental Test System (HyMETS) and mass spectrometry to map how gases evolve inside thermal protection system (TPS) materials under high‑enthalpy conditions. The study identified an early release of absorbed water that creates localized stress...

Lundin Mining and BHP’s 50‑50 Vicuña joint venture in the Argentina‑Chile border region plans to produce an average of 395,000 tonnes of copper concentrate per year, alongside 711,000 ounces of gold and 22.2 million ounces of silver. The three‑stage development requires...

A CNN poll shows 59% of Americans oppose President Trump’s war against Iran, marking the lowest public support among recent U.S. military interventions. Professor Charles Walldorf argues the opposition stems from the absence of a compelling grand‑purpose narrative, unlike the...
A new model created by Adnane Osmane quantifies how a planet’s surface magnetic field accelerates particles in its radiation belts, establishing a universal upper limit. The model predicts that magnetic fields stronger than about 0.0004 tesla for protons (0.00004 tesla for electrons)...

Ochsner Health and the MD Anderson Cancer Center have launched a joint precision radiation oncology program in New Orleans, marking the first Southern U.S. facility to offer MR‑guided adaptive radiotherapy. The center leverages AI‑driven treatment planning and real‑time imaging to...

SAG‑AFTRA issued a Do Not Work Order for Capcom's upcoming title *Mega Man: Dual Override* after the studio failed to initiate the required signatory process. Voice actor Ben Diskin, who portrayed Mega Man in *Mega Man 11*, announced he will not return to the...

SAIC’s MG brand unveiled the MG4X, its first electric SUV equipped with a semi‑solid‑state battery. The SUV inherits the 53.95 kWh manganese‑based battery, delivering a CLTC range of at least 510 km (316 mi) and will feature a high‑resolution 15.6‑inch infotainment screen. Deliveries...

Construction on the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel, the centerpiece of the Gateway Program, has resumed across New Jersey, Manhattan, and the Hudson River after a court-ordered release of federal funds. The work had been halted in late January when the U.S....

Environmental coalitions have filed a new lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking Public Land Orders 5150 and 5180, which would open roughly 2.1 million acres in Alaska—including a 211‑mile Ambler Road corridor through Gates of the Arctic National Park—to mining...
Chicago’s ARC Music Festival announced a four‑day expansion for Labor Day weekend, September 4‑7, 2026, adding a new Midway stage. The 2026 lineup features a mix of global techno producers and Chicago house legends such as Green Velvet, Honey Dijon,...

New Jersey has launched a $150 million maternal‑health fund aimed at high‑risk pregnancies and expanding community health centers across the state. The initiative pairs public dollars with private investors to build regional perinatal care networks that leverage data analytics and tele‑health....
Patreon CEO Jack Conte warned that AI could devastate independent creators unless tech firms compensate them. He highlighted the lack of licensing infrastructure for creators compared with media companies and called for regulation or a rights‑management model similar to YouTube’s...
Protara Therapeutics reported a Q4 2025 loss of $0.37 per share, an improvement from the $0.48 loss a year earlier. The narrowing loss reflects higher clinical development spending as the company advances its lead cell‑therapy candidate, TARA-002, into Phase II...
Rush Truck Centers launched a comprehensive, one‑stop fleet solution portfolio, covering premium brands, parts, service, and financing. The offering includes 24/7 RushCare Concierge support, customizable maintenance plans, and a fleet of over 800 mobile service trucks. With more than 3,700...

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has finished a comprehensive renovation of all 297 guestrooms, completed in December 2025. The redesign draws on Hawaii Island’s coastal palette, organic textures, and native flora, featuring custom shoji screens that echo Pili grass....

Slay the Spire 2’s early‑access launch has drawn attention to a balance issue with the Silent character. Veteran player JapaneseExport, who logged over 10,000 hours on the original title, argues Silent’s Sly mechanic makes it the strongest option, allowing players to...

Free, ad‑supported TV streaming services are reshaping cord‑cutting, offering live news, on‑demand movies, and original content without subscription fees. Tubi emerges as the overall leader thanks to its expansive library, intuitive interface, and dedicated kids section. Pluto TV and The...

A new JAMA Ophthalmology study of 184,504 eyes shows glaucoma treatment decisions rise continuously with intra‑ocular pressure (IOP) rather than at a hard 22 mm Hg cutoff. Researchers examined over 1.8 million visits across seven academic centers and found odds of initiating therapy...
Neuland Laboratories announced that the first module of its new commercial peptide manufacturing facility will be operational by summer on its 17‑acre Bonthapally campus in India. The module adds 6,370 L of solid‑phase and liquid‑phase peptide synthesis capacity, ranging from 250 L...

Quintessa Haile, a home care aide at Help at Home, was named a 2025 Frontline Honors Award winner by Home Health Care News. In a recent interview she explained that personal caregiving for her mother sparked her commitment to the...

Cabo Verde Airlines will restart flights to the United States on March 31, linking the Cape Verde archipelago with Providence’s T.F. Green International Airport using a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The service marks the carrier’s first US operation since 2021 after a...
NUBURU’s subsidiary Lyocon has completed a proof‑of‑concept for a portable directed‑energy laser dazzler aimed at counter‑drone defense. The system employs multi‑wavelength lasers (green, blue, IR) delivering 1‑10 W of power in a rifle‑mounted, modular architecture for rapid field deployment. Early trials...

Comptroller Jonathan Gould reaffirmed the OCC's commitment to federal preemption of state banking rules, citing the agency’s Lincoln‑era origins. He announced an aggressive filing strategy of amicus briefs and court filings to solidify the OCC’s legal position. Gould dismissed criticism...

Netflix reported that the Lionsgate‑produced sci‑fi action film *War Machine* topped its global weekly streaming chart through March 8, amassing 39.3 million views and leading both the overall and English‑language movie rankings. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by *Bridgerton* season four...
Apyx Medical Corporation reported its fourth‑quarter FY25 results, posting a loss of $0.03 per share on $19.2 million of revenue. Revenue surged 34.8% year‑over‑year, propelled by the Advanced Energy and Original Equipment Manufacturing segments. The loss narrowed from $0.06 per share...

Smarsh introduced the Noise Reduction Agent, an AI‑driven tool that trims compliance alert volume by up to 60 % for small and mid‑sized financial firms. The solution suppresses low‑risk communications during ingestion, preserving audit‑ready records while cutting thousands of non‑actionable review...

The Vera Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) is poised to detect one to two meter‑scale near‑Earth objects each year, roughly doubling the current discovery rate for imminent impactors. Simulations of 343 historic fireballs show a median detection...
Researchers published a comparative study in Pediatric Research showing that procalcitonin (PCT) rises within 6‑12 hours of infection in very low birth weight infants, while C‑reactive protein (CRP) peaks later at 24‑48 hours. The data reveal that PCT offers higher...
A mock‑trial study published in Nature Health examined how jurors assign liability when radiologists use AI in interpreting CT scans. When AI flagged a brain bleed and the radiologist reviewed the image only once, 75% of jurors held the radiologist...
HBO’s new documentary “Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare,” directed by James Jones, revisits the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster through archival footage and first‑hand testimonies. The film underscores the frantic efforts of plant workers to avert a larger catastrophe and the lingering...

Zions Bancorp has restructured its technology leadership after longtime CTO Jennifer Smith departed, assigning CIO Margaret Mayer and chief transformation officer Ken Collins to jointly run the enterprise technology unit. The bank completed a decade‑long core systems modernization in 2024,...
Infiniti is preparing a 600‑horsepower version of its flagship QX80, branded as a Red Sport package slated for a spring 2027 launch. The upgrade will boost the current 450‑hp twin‑turbo V6 to roughly 600 hp while adding red brake calipers,...

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced that the SEC and CFTC will coordinate examinations and enforcement actions, ending the era of duplicative penalties for the same conduct. The agencies plan to share supervisory findings, involve self‑regulatory organizations such as the NFA...
USA Today announced Jamie Stockwell as its new vice president of news, replacing the traditional editor‑in‑chief title. Stockwell, a former deputy managing editor at The Washington Post and former executive at The New York Times and Axios Local, will start on March 30. She...

NASA researchers developed a high‑fidelity computational model of re‑entry parachute energy modulators (EM) at the fabric‑weave level using LS‑DYNA. The model represents each Kevlar and nylon thread as solid elements and includes a Python script that replicates the unit stitch...

Mercer Advisors is facing a second class‑action lawsuit after a ShinyHunters cyberattack exposed roughly 5.7 million client records, including names, contact details and partial Social Security numbers. The complaint alleges Mercer refused to pay the hackers’ ransom, prompting the group to...
The latest US Natural Gas Balance report shows inventories climbing by 0.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to a total of roughly 2.9 trillion cubic feet (Tcf). Production dipped about 1% as several key processing plants underwent scheduled maintenance, while demand...
Bad Bunny secured a federal court dismissal of a lawsuit alleging his track “Enséñame a Bailar” sampled Nigerian artist Dera’s 2019 song “Empty My Pocket.” Judge Otis Wright threw out the case with prejudice after the plaintiff failed to meet...

The Pentagon confirmed that roughly 140 U.S. service members have been injured in the ten‑day Iran war, with seven fatalities. Eight remain severely injured and are receiving top‑level care, while 108 wounded have returned to duty. President Trump has warned...
Nissan announced that CFO Jérémie Papin will step down after just over a year, citing personal reasons, and that long‑time Nissan alum George Leondis will assume the finance chief role on April 1. The change comes as the automaker pushes its Re:Nissan...
Synopsys unveiled its Electronics Digital Twin (eDT) Platform, a cloud‑based, open ecosystem that lets engineers create, deploy and manage digital twins of electronic systems. The platform is aimed at the automotive sector, promising up to 90% of software validation before...