Black Desert Online Continues 10th Anniversary and Tweaks War of the Roses for More Strategy, Tighter Map
Pearl Abyss updated Black Desert Online’s War of the Roses mode to prioritize strategy over sheer numbers, adding a third‑legion recruitment system for leaders and trimming Sanctums from ten to seven. The map redesign concentrates conflict toward the center, while new quality‑of‑life tools simplify market sales and map navigation. The changes coincide with ongoing 10th‑anniversary events, including Hot Time bonuses and the second Collect Anniversary Seal. All adjustments are detailed in the latest patch notes.
Introducing The Suite Talk Travel Show: The Prince of Travel Podcast
The Prince of Travel team has launched The Suite Talk Travel Show, a round‑table podcast aimed at Canadian travelers. The debut episode, released March 14, 2026, dives into Aeroplan’s shift to a revenue‑based elite status system, eUpgrade availability, and optimal...
FUT Secure Statement Win over MOUZ to Reach EPL Semi-Final
FUT pulled off a surprise 2‑1 victory over MOUZ in the ESL Pro League Season 23 quarter‑final, edging Dust 2 13‑11, dropping Overpass 10‑13 and clinching Mirage 13‑11. The young roster, which started the year ranked No. 50 in the VRS, has vaulted...
GlobalM to Showcase Live IP Media Transport at 2026 NAB Show
GlobalM SA unveiled major upgrades to its GMX Distributed Video Gateway at the 2026 NAB Show. The new GlobalM Device Control (GMDC) extends orchestration to encoder and decoder management via APIs. Edge processing services like frame‑rate and HDR‑to‑SDR conversion are...
In a Crisis, Travel Companies Count on Humans — Not AI
Travel firms invested heavily in AI‑driven customer service after COVID, but the February 28 Middle East airspace crisis exposed a stark gap between promises and reality. Over 43,000 flights were cancelled, forcing millions of passengers into long queues with human...
‘Dead Deer All Over the Place.’ Corn Spill on Minnesota Railroad Lures 100-Plus Whitetails to Their Deaths
A northbound freight train near Thief River Falls ruptured, spilling corn across an 80‑mile stretch of track in northern Minnesota. The sugary grain attracted white‑tailed deer, which gathered on the rails and were struck by passing trains, resulting in at...
Some States Are 'Decoupling' From OBBBA Tax Changes
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshaped the federal tax code, but state responses are split. Roughly half of the states automatically conform, while many Democratic‑led jurisdictions are decoupling to protect revenue, creating a patchwork of adoption dates. This...
Fake PoCs, Misunderstood Risks Cause Cisco SD-WAN Chaos
Cisco disclosed six new SD‑WAN Manager vulnerabilities, with CVE‑2026‑20127 receiving a perfect 10‑score and confirmed zero‑day exploitation for three years. Researchers warn that the focus on this high‑profile bug has eclipsed CVE‑2026‑20133, a 7.5‑score information‑disclosure flaw that can expose admin...
Bimatoprost Implant Reduces IOP, Improves Vision at 12 Months
SpyGlass Pharma’s Bimatoprost Drug Pad‑IOL System demonstrated significant intra‑ocular pressure (IOP) reductions and vision gains in a phase 1/2 trial of 104 patients with open‑angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension undergoing cataract surgery. At 12 months, the 78 µg dose lowered mean IOP 34%...
FDA Approves Cosentyx for Pediatric Hidradenitis Suppurativa
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Novartis' secukinumab, marketed as Cosentyx, for adolescents aged 12 and older with moderate‑to‑severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). This marks the first IL‑17A inhibitor cleared for a pediatric indication, extending the drug’s adult HS...
The Supreme Court Declines to Answer AI’s Authorship Question—For Now
The U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Thaler v. Perlmutter, leaving the D.C. Circuit’s ruling that works generated entirely by artificial intelligence lack copyright protection. This decision upholds the long‑standing requirement for human authorship under the Copyright Act. While the...
Travis Kalanick Debuts Plan for ‘Gainfully Employed Robots’
Travis Kalanick, Uber co‑founder, has unveiled Atoms, a rebranded version of his real‑estate firm City Storage Systems. Atoms will develop “gainfully employed robots” for the food, mining and transport sectors, leveraging CloudKitchens’ ghost‑kitchen platform. The venture expands beyond culinary automation...
‘Nation’s First’ Smoke Damage Standards Bill Wending Through California Legislature
The Smoke Damage Recovery Act (AB 1795) is moving through the California Legislature to establish a statewide framework for evaluating and remediating wildfire smoke damage in homes. Prompted by the 2025 Los Angeles fires, which generated over 42,000 insurance claims—including 13,000 smoke‑damage...
Associate Judge Can Decide Whether to Set Aside Default Judgment: BC Court of Appeal
The British Columbia Court of Appeal overturned its 1991 Euro Ceramics ruling, holding that horizontal stare decisis does not bind it to that decision. It confirmed that associate judges have jurisdiction to decide whether to set aside a default judgment...
Earlier Cholesterol Testing Can Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes, New Guideline Says
The American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and nine other medical groups released new guidelines urging cholesterol testing as early as age ten and aggressive LDL reduction beginning around age thirty. The recommendations aim to lower lifelong LDL...
Inkaterra Opens Luxury Retreat in Peru
Inkaterra has launched Inkaterra Cabo Blanco, a luxury eco‑resort on Peru’s northern Pacific coast featuring 13 ocean‑view suites with private terraces and plunge pools. The 1,000‑sq‑ft suites open onto a curved main pool and beachfront dining venues, offering high‑end amenities...
Failure to Meet Plausibility Requirement Dooms Patent Infringement Complaint Notwithstanding Simplicity of Technology at Issue
The Northern District of Illinois dismissed Kenny Mfg. Co.’s patent infringement complaint against Satori Home for failing to plausibly allege infringement. The court noted the complaint showed only a bracket base and arm, omitting the required two mounting locations. Even...
The USPTO Unchains Digital Designs
On March 13, 2026, the USPTO released supplemental examination guidance that broadens design‑patent protection to computer‑generated interfaces, icons, and immersive AR/VR designs. The new rules allow applicants to claim the digital design itself, provided the title and claim identify an...
Lawmakers Seek Watchdog Probe Into Former Acting CISA Chief’s Polygraph Failures
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has asked the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence inspectors general to investigate former acting CISA director Madhu Gottumukkala’s failure of two counter‑intelligence polygraph examinations and the...
Speed-to-Power: Energy Strategy in the Age of AI
AlphaSense’s 2026 Energy & Industrials Outlook highlights a "dirty pivot" toward speed‑to‑power as AI‑driven compute loads outpace traditional build timelines. With large‑frame gas turbines backlogged until 2027‑2028, utilities and hyperscalers are favoring modular gas solutions—solid‑oxide fuel cells, reciprocating engines, and...
Russia Aims to Reclaim Soviet Space Glory with 2036 Launch of Ambitious Venus Mission
Russia's Roscosmos announced the Venera‑D mission, a multi‑vehicle Venus probe slated for launch in 2036. The mission will deploy a lander, a balloon, and an orbiter to study the planet’s surface and atmosphere, including a search for microbial life in...
The FTC Is Mailing $47M in Checks to Renters—But Many Don’t Realize They’re Eligible
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing $47.2 million in checks to more than 444,000 renters who paid undisclosed fees to Invitation Homes between January 2021 and September 2024. Eligible tenants will receive an average of $106, with checks that must be cashed within...
Why Buyers Will Travel 500km to Buy a City Home Before They’re Priced Out
Chemical engineer Stephanie Lim drove 500 km from Gladstone to purchase a home in Brisbane before the market became unaffordable. She relied on parental assistance for the deposit while her regional job allowed her to save on rent. Lim plans to rent‑vest...
Toyota Issues Recall for 550,000 Highlander, Highlander Hybrid SUVs
Toyota announced a recall of 550,007 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs spanning model years 2021 to 2024. The defect involves the second‑row seatbacks, which may fail to lock due to an improperly balanced spring mechanism, potentially compromising passenger safety in...
3 Blue Protocol: Star Resonance Anime Crossovers Teased
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance will roll out three anime crossovers within the next two months. The first, based on Shangri‑La Frontier, launches on March 19, 2026, while a Fairy Tail crossover is slated for May 2026. A third, still undisclosed,...
US Rig Count Continues Cautious Climb
The Baker Hughes rig count rose to a four‑month high in the second week of March, marking the first modest increase since late 2023. The uptick reflects operators’ tentative response to soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict....
This Is Not A Drill: Alpine Is Crash-Testing The Next-Generation A110 For The U.S. Market
Alpine’s iconic A110 is currently undergoing U.S. crash‑test certification, signaling a possible market entry. CEO Philippe Krief has not confirmed whether the launch will feature the electric second‑generation model, a traditional gasoline version, or both. The original plan to introduce large...
Compounding Quality Center of Excellence | Instructor-Led Trainings
The FDA Compounding Quality Center of Excellence is launching a series of instructor‑led training courses, offered both in‑person and virtually, for outsourcing facilities, pharmacy compounders, and regulators. Each course costs $249 per participant and awards continuing‑education credits to pharmacists, technicians,...
Asian Buyers Eye Floating Russian Barrels After US Waiver
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury issued a one‑month waiver permitting the sale and purchase of Russian crude and refined products stored on floating vessels. The exemption, intended to alleviate market bottlenecks, sparked immediate criticism from European officials who argue it...
AMC Robotics and HIVE Announce Collaboration to Advance AI-Driven Robotics Compute Infrastructure
AMC Robotics (NASDAQ: AMCI) announced a strategic collaboration with HIVE Digital Technologies (TSXV: HIVE) to use HIVE’s GPU‑accelerated AI compute infrastructure for its expanding robotics development. The partnership already powers the Kyro™ quadruped robot, demonstrated at the Tokyo Security Show...
After Ukraine, FPV Drones Could Take on Arctic Warfare
First‑person‑view (FPV) drones that proved decisive in Ukraine are now being field‑tested in the Arctic by Norway and the United States during NATO’s Cold Response 2026 exercise. Norway awarded a $9.4 million contract for the American‑made Skydio X10D, equipping its long‑range...
UK: Sheffield Secures Funding for 186 Electric Buses
Sheffield will introduce 186 electric buses funded by £92.7 million in public money. The UK government contributes £33.4 million, while the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority provides £58.3 million and an additional £26 million for charging infrastructure and depot upgrades. This allocation represents 46 percent...
As Iran War Rages, Washington Opens a New Front in Ecuador
Amid the escalating war in Iran, the United States has launched a joint security initiative with Ecuador, providing training, intelligence, and equipment to President Daniel Noboa’s forces. The operation backs Noboa’s aggressive crackdown on protestors and criminal gangs, even as...
Kyivstar Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter Results
Kyivstar Group posted a robust fourth‑quarter, delivering $321 million in revenue, a 28.4% year‑over‑year increase. Telecom services generated $271 million while digital offerings surged to $50 million, marking a 619% jump and accounting for 15.7% of total sales. EBITDA rose 21.7% to $172 million...
Behind-the-Meter Data Center Proposed Outside Richmond, Virginia
LS Power is planning a 205‑acre, four‑building data‑center campus outside Richmond, Virginia, that could draw power directly from the adjacent Doswell natural‑gas plant via a behind‑the‑meter connection. The site will feature a GE Vernova LM6000 gas turbine and on‑site solar...
Fourth Circuit Removes Autonomy From Adults In Healthcare Ban Decision
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld West Virginia's ban on Medicaid coverage for gender‑affirming surgeries, extending the restriction from minors to adults. The ruling overturns a lower court finding that the 2004 statute violated anti‑discrimination laws and...
Ocean Carriers Employ Effective Capacity Management Despite Market Volatility
Ocean carriers have demonstrated effective capacity management by maintaining stable vessel utilization despite sharply volatile demand. The practice dates back to the 2008‑09 financial crisis when carriers laid up roughly 10% of global tonnage to rebalance supply. A recent Maersk...
Elder Scrolls Online Team Talks Dragonknight PTS Changes and Answers Community Questions on the Rework Process
The Elder Scrolls Online released its first class refresh with update 49, overhauling the Dragonknight’s abilities. Developers explained that skill swaps were guided by class identity, niche relevance, and mechanical depth, leading to the removal of legacy tools like Eruption. Public...
Cathay Pacific to Increase Fuel Surcharges on All Flights
Cathay Pacific will double its fuel surcharges on all routes starting March 18 2026, raising short‑haul fees to HK$290, medium‑haul to HK$541, and long‑haul to HK$1,164 per direction. The increase reflects jet‑fuel prices that have roughly doubled since March. Because the airline...
The IRS May Owe You Money From the Pandemic Years—But You Have to Claim It
A February 2025 U.S. Court of Federal Claims ruling in Kwong v. United States broadened the interpretation of IRC Section 7508A, extending tax filing, payment and refund deadlines to July 11, 2023. The decision means the IRS may have improperly...
Airline Caterer Gate Gourmet Inks 63K-SF Lease at Queens’ Inwood Logistics Center
Airline catering firm Gate Gourmet signed a 63,437‑square‑foot lease at the Inwood Logistics Center in Queens, while Chinese third‑party logistics provider Yanwen Express took an additional 23,800 square feet. The two deals total 87,237 square feet on the 10‑building, 1970s‑era...
CSS, NYA Take Part in Locomotive Upgrades
Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad (CSS) and New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) are advancing extensive locomotive rebuild programs under Anacostia Rail Holding. CSS plans to have 12 of its 13 road locomotives overhauled by the end of 2026, adding upgraded...
JAM Media’s John Rice: Why Children’s Brands That Don’t Own Their Audience Will Be Left Behind
John Rice, CEO of JAM Media, warned that the traditional broadcaster‑centric model for preschool animation is becoming obsolete as platforms cut budgets and demand more audience ownership. He highlighted the need for studios to build direct relationships with children and...
VA Ordered to Restore AFGE Contract Under Federal Judge’s Temporary Order
A Rhode Island federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to reinstate its master collective‑bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees’ National Veterans Affairs Council, covering over 300,000 workers. The order restores the...
Donkey Kong Bananza Devs Say the Elephant Transformation's Destruction "Probably Went Too Far," Say It Was a Coincidence Super Mario...
At GDC 2026 Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza team revealed that the game’s elephant transformation was intentionally over‑the‑top, with programmer Tatsuya Kurihara admitting it may have "gone too far" in its destructiveness. Producer Kenta Motokura clarified that the parallel elephant power‑up in Super Mario Bros. Wonder was...
Country Bank Selects CTO to Bolster IT Capabilities
Country Bank announced Ryan Stepalavich as senior vice president and chief technology officer, tasking him with steering the firm’s technology strategy. Stepalavich arrives with more than 26 years of IT experience, including 14 years in financial services, and a track...
Kenai: Off-the-Shelf Parkinson’s Progenitors with Precision Transplant Tech
Kenai, a new allogeneic cell‑therapy company, is developing off‑the‑shelf iPSC‑derived progenitor cells for Parkinson’s disease, paired with a precision brain‑delivery platform that uses real‑time functional imaging. The approach builds on Japan’s recent approvals of iPSC‑based Parkinson’s treatments and aims to...
Mississippi's Outlook Revised up to Stable by S&P
S&P Global Ratings lifted Mississippi’s general‑obligation bond outlook to stable from negative and reaffirmed its AA rating, citing structurally balanced budgets and healthier reserves. The state posted an 8% revenue surplus in fiscal 2025 and its cash‑stabilization reserve reached $667 million,...
Resource Plans Drive Clean Energy Value Creation for Investors
Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) are becoming a key lever for utilities to create long‑term shareholder value by building clean energy assets such as renewables, storage, and nuclear. Because regulated utilities earn a regulated return of 9‑11% while their true cost...
Greenlight Networks Accelerates Builds in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre
Greenlight Networks announced an accelerated fiber‑optic build‑out across Scranton, Wilkes‑Barre and surrounding Northeast Pennsylvania communities, backed by more than $24 million in new investment. The rollout follows its 2025 acquisition of Loop Internet, which added over 50 local employees and expanded...