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Garden Terrace by Edition Office – The Local Project
NewsMar 13, 2026

Garden Terrace by Edition Office – The Local Project

Garden Terrace, designed by Edition Office, is an elevated family home on a Melbourne floodplain that uses monumental timber supports to create a sculptural undercroft. The architects integrated a dense, rainforest‑inspired landscape, collaborating with Eckersley Garden Architecture to blend native...

By The Local Project
Thailand’s PM Underlines the Importance of HoReCa Trade Ties as Global Uncertainty Rises
NewsMar 13, 2026

Thailand’s PM Underlines the Importance of HoReCa Trade Ties as Global Uncertainty Rises

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul highlighted resilience, adaptability and cooperation as essential for sustainable growth in the HoReCa sector amid rising global trade uncertainty. He positioned Thailand as a regional hub linking ASEAN to worldwide markets, emphasizing cultural assets and...

By Hospitality Magazine (Australia)
Why Is SC Reviewing EPF Rules for Foreign Workers?
NewsMar 13, 2026

Why Is SC Reviewing EPF Rules for Foreign Workers?

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to review whether foreign employees must contribute to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) under the 1952 scheme after LG Electronics challenged the mandatory contribution rule. The dispute centers on Paragraph 83 of the...

By HR Katha (India)
Thousands of Chinese Boats Mass at Sea, Raising Questions
NewsMar 13, 2026

Thousands of Chinese Boats Mass at Sea, Raising Questions

Chinese fishing fleets gathered in the East China Sea in massive, geometric formations, involving up to 2,000 vessels. Satellite and AIS data captured parallel inverted L shapes and rectangles that persisted for 30 hours before dispersing. Experts interpret the coordinated...

By Yahoo Finance – Finance News
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates Game Developers Choice Awards
NewsMar 13, 2026

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Dominates Game Developers Choice Awards

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, swept the 26th Game Developers Choice Awards, securing the coveted Game of the Year trophy. The title added to its already extensive trophy cabinet, bringing its total...

By GamesBeat
Filming Underway on Deadliest Dinners
NewsMar 13, 2026

Filming Underway on Deadliest Dinners

Australian adventurer‑chef Mario Kalpou is filming "Deadliest Dinners," an eight‑part documentary series for Binge/Foxtel. The show follows Kalpou as he ventures into some of Australia’s most hazardous landscapes to hunt wild, often dangerous ingredients. He collaborates with Indigenous custodians and...

By TV Tonight (Australia)
Scientists Just Found a Way to 3D Print One of the Hardest Metals on Earth
NewsMar 13, 2026

Scientists Just Found a Way to 3D Print One of the Hardest Metals on Earth

Researchers at Hiroshima University and Mitsubishi Materials have demonstrated a laser‑based additive manufacturing process that can 3D‑print tungsten‑carbide‑cobalt (WC‑Co) cemented carbide with industrial‑grade hardness above 1400 HV. By using hot‑wire laser irradiation, the method softens rather than fully melts the material,...

By ScienceDaily – Nanotechnology
WheelsEye Posts Rs 243 Cr Revenue in FY25; Losses Remains Flat
NewsMar 13, 2026

WheelsEye Posts Rs 243 Cr Revenue in FY25; Losses Remains Flat

WheelsEye, a logistics SaaS provider, posted FY25 operating revenue of Rs 243.4 crore, a 17% increase from the prior year. Subscription services drove the growth, contributing 62% of total revenue and rising 20% year‑on‑year. Hardware costs, especially GPS devices, surged 68%, while...

By Entrackr
H3 Energy Opens Farm-Out Talks for Giant SA Oil and Gas Play
NewsMar 13, 2026

H3 Energy Opens Farm-Out Talks for Giant SA Oil and Gas Play

H3 Energy, an ASX‑listed explorer, has hired LAB Energy Advisors to launch farm‑out talks for its Alinya block in South Australia’s Officer Basin. The centerpiece, the Rickerscote prospect, is estimated to contain up to 4.3 trillion cubic feet of gas and...

By Sydney Morning Herald – Business
Utah Judge in Charlie Kirk Killing Case Weighs Media Access
NewsMar 13, 2026

Utah Judge in Charlie Kirk Killing Case Weighs Media Access

Utah District Court Judge Tony Graf is set to decide whether media will be allowed in the upcoming hearing on the murder case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors, Kirk’s widow, and news groups argue for open access, while the...

By Toronto Star
60 Minutes: Mar 15
NewsMar 13, 2026

60 Minutes: Mar 15

The latest 60 Minutes episode examines two stark developments: AI‑controlled drones that can hunt and kill without human input, and a high‑profile media showdown involving former security firm owner Micky Ahuja, who faces accusations of worker exploitation and sexual predation. The...

By TV Tonight (Australia)
State Transportation Funding Could Get Even Tougher as Oil Prices Rise
NewsMar 13, 2026

State Transportation Funding Could Get Even Tougher as Oil Prices Rise

Gas prices have surged to $3.59 per gallon amid Middle East conflict, straining the already inadequate gas tax revenues that fund U.S. transportation infrastructure. The federal gas tax, unchanged since 1993 and not indexed to inflation, is projected to run...

By Governing — Finance
Federal Government Pitches New Bill Increasing Law Enforcement’s Access to Information
NewsMar 13, 2026

Federal Government Pitches New Bill Increasing Law Enforcement’s Access to Information

The Canadian government introduced Bill C-22, an act aimed at enhancing law‑enforcement access to digital information. It creates two mechanisms – a confirmation of service demand and a subscriber information production order – to address Supreme Court rulings that require...

By Canadian Lawyer – Technology
Ulta Beauty CEO Announces TikTok Shop Launch, 11.8% Net Sales Jump: ‘We Got Our Swagger Back’
NewsMar 13, 2026

Ulta Beauty CEO Announces TikTok Shop Launch, 11.8% Net Sales Jump: ‘We Got Our Swagger Back’

Ulta Beauty announced it will launch a storefront on TikTok Shop next week, becoming one of the few multi‑brand retailers on the platform. The launch was revealed during the Q4 2025 earnings call, where the company reported an 11.8% rise...

By Glossy
Kyoto Xanadu Launches July 16 in Japan, Asia
NewsMar 13, 2026

Kyoto Xanadu Launches July 16 in Japan, Asia

Falcom announced that Kyoto Xanadu will launch on July 16 in Japan and Asia for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam. Prices are ¥7,920 for PS5, Switch and PC, while the Switch 2 digital‑only version costs ¥8,070, with a...

By Gematsu
Democratic Senators File War Powers Resolution to Check Trump on Cuba
NewsMar 13, 2026

Democratic Senators File War Powers Resolution to Check Trump on Cuba

Senate Democrats filed a war‑powers resolution demanding congressional approval before any U.S. attack on Cuba, aiming to force the president to pull troops from hostilities. The measure, introduced by Sens. Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego and Adam Schiff, could be brought...

By Toronto Star
How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies
NewsMar 13, 2026

How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies

The Iran‑Iran war has turned the Suez‑Oman shipping corridor into a high‑risk, high‑cost route, pushing container freight from $2,000 to $10,000. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is driving volatile oil and gas prices, while broader supply‑chain bottlenecks are...

By The New York Times – Business
AI Enabled Speech Therapy & Clinical Services Platform in Northern California
NewsMar 13, 2026

AI Enabled Speech Therapy & Clinical Services Platform in Northern California

Prime exits® and American Healthcare Capital are marketing a fully integrated AI‑driven speech‑therapy platform in Northern California. The business combines a proprietary assessment and autism‑intervention suite funded by over $2.28 million in federal and corporate grants with a profitable clinical services...

By HCB News (dotmed) – Healthcare Business News
$3.3 Million Revenue Successful Full-Service Ophthalmology Practice Based in Southern California
NewsMar 13, 2026

$3.3 Million Revenue Successful Full-Service Ophthalmology Practice Based in Southern California

A full-service ophthalmology practice in Southern California is listed for $4.5 million, projecting $3.3 million revenue in 2026. The practice delivers a balanced mix of exams, surgeries and in‑office procedures, with a 4.1‑4.2 star patient rating and strong referral networks. After recent...

By HCB News (dotmed) – Healthcare Business News
DC: Dark Legion Marks Its 1st Anniversary with a Three-Phase Event, Batman Death Metal, Rewards, and More
NewsMar 13, 2026

DC: Dark Legion Marks Its 1st Anniversary with a Three-Phase Event, Batman Death Metal, Rewards, and More

FunPlus marks the first anniversary of its DC: Dark Legion mobile strategy game with a limited‑time, three‑phase event running March 14‑27. The celebration introduces the Batman Death Metal storyline, a new multiversal threat, and a suite of new gameplay modes. Players...

By GamingonPhone
No Slowing Down – Metalworking Index Continues Climb
NewsMar 13, 2026

No Slowing Down – Metalworking Index Continues Climb

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) for metalworking rose 3.3 points in February, reaching 56.3 and confirming expansion. Five of the six component metrics are above the 50‑point threshold, with production and new orders both topping 60, matching early‑2022 peaks. The...

By Modern Machine Shop
Kenyan Banks Push Back Against South Sudan’s Minimum Capital Rules
NewsMar 13, 2026

Kenyan Banks Push Back Against South Sudan’s Minimum Capital Rules

Kenyan banks with subsidiaries in South Sudan are contesting a new recapitalisation directive that raises the minimum paid‑up capital for foreign banks to $20 million by end‑2025, $25 million by June 2026 and $30 million by the end of 2026. The Bank of South...

By The East African
Cymbiotika Lands in Ulta Just Months After Launching in Target
NewsMar 13, 2026

Cymbiotika Lands in Ulta Just Months After Launching in Target

Cymbiotika, the liposomal supplement startup, is launching on Ulta’s website on March 15 and in more than 1,000 Ulta stores on March 29, expanding its retail footprint after a Target debut last fall. The rollout introduces four products, including an NAD formula...

By Modern Retail
How Latin America Failed Venezuela
NewsMar 13, 2026

How Latin America Failed Venezuela

Over the past ten weeks the United States removed President Nicolás Maduro from power, sparking intense debate over the legality and necessity of the action. While Washington frames the move as a moral imperative against an authoritarian regime, critics argue it...

By Foreign Affairs
Weight Watchers Releases GLP-1 Results Report Demonstrating 61% Greater Weight Loss
NewsMar 13, 2026

Weight Watchers Releases GLP-1 Results Report Demonstrating 61% Greater Weight Loss

Weight Watchers unveiled a GLP-1 Results Report showing its integrated medical‑behavioral program drives 61.3% greater weight loss in the first month versus medication‑only users. Over 12 months, Med+ participants achieved a 21% average loss, maintaining 20.5% at 24 months. The...

By HIT Consultant
$1.64 Million Revenue Medicare Certified Hospice and Home Health Agency Serving Clients in Northern California
NewsMar 13, 2026

$1.64 Million Revenue Medicare Certified Hospice and Home Health Agency Serving Clients in Northern California

A Medicare-certified hospice and home health agency based in Southern California’s South County is up for sale, serving six Northern California counties. Founded in 2016, the firm generated $1.64 million in revenue in 2025 with an adjusted EBITDA of $238,770. Its...

By HCB News (dotmed) – Healthcare Business News
On Debuts Standalone South Korea Store in Seoul’s Hannam
NewsMar 13, 2026

On Debuts Standalone South Korea Store in Seoul’s Hannam

Swiss sportswear brand On opened its first standalone retail store in South Korea, located in Seoul’s Hannam district. The three‑level space showcases running gear on the ground floor and lifestyle, tennis, outdoor and kids’ products on upper levels, while a...

By Inside Retail Asia
Fashion Council, RM Williams Table ‘Globally Competitive’ Fashion Strategy
NewsMar 13, 2026

Fashion Council, RM Williams Table ‘Globally Competitive’ Fashion Strategy

The Australian Fashion Council and RM Williams unveiled a ten‑year National Manufacturing Strategy aimed at building a globally competitive fashion and textile sector in Australia. The plan responds to the industry's vulnerability, highlighted by Middle‑East conflicts, and seeks to shift the...

By Inside Retail Australia
Viral Photo Highlights A Silent Enemy Plaguing The US Navy
NewsMar 13, 2026

Viral Photo Highlights A Silent Enemy Plaguing The US Navy

A viral photograph of the Arleigh Burke‑class destroyer USS Dewey revealed extensive rust as the ship entered Singapore’s Sembawang port on February 18, 2025. The image sparked public concern about the U.S. Navy’s maintenance practices and highlighted corrosion as a long‑standing vulnerability. In...

By SlashGear
Stacked Uranium Horizons Revealed as QXR Digs Into Historical Drilling
NewsMar 13, 2026

Stacked Uranium Horizons Revealed as QXR Digs Into Historical Drilling

QX Resources has digitised and re‑interpreted historic drilling data from Tanzania’s Madaba project, revealing multiple stacked roll‑front uranium horizons across the Luwegu Basin. The new model shows mineralised sandstone seams that thicken and coalesce, confirming significant uranium presence at four...

By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
Someone Tested the MacBook Neo’s Gaming Chops, and the Results Ranged From ‘Miracle’ Scores to ‘Completely Unplayable’
NewsMar 13, 2026

Someone Tested the MacBook Neo’s Gaming Chops, and the Results Ranged From ‘Miracle’ Scores to ‘Completely Unplayable’

MacBook Neo reviewer Andrew Tsai benchmarked ten popular titles, revealing a split performance landscape. Native macOS games such as Control and the Resident Evil 2 remake sustained 50‑60 fps at 1080p, while Windows titles run through CrossOver often fell below 10 fps. The device’s A18 Pro chip...

By TechRadar
U.S. Launches Rescue Efforts After Military Refueling Plane Crashes over Iraq
NewsMar 13, 2026

U.S. Launches Rescue Efforts After Military Refueling Plane Crashes over Iraq

The U.S. Central Command confirmed that a KC‑135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, stating the loss was not caused by hostile fire. A second KC‑135 landed safely, and rescue teams are searching for survivors....

By CNBC – Markets
Bayada Eyes Expansion For Its Home Intensive Care Unit Program
NewsMar 13, 2026

Bayada Eyes Expansion For Its Home Intensive Care Unit Program

Bayada Home Health Care has launched a value‑based Home Intensive Care Unit (HICU) program delivering in‑home neonatal and pediatric intensive care. A pilot moving 80 children home cut rehospitalizations, achieved 97.6% reliability and saved over $250,000 per patient. The service,...

By Home Health Care News
Strategic Stakes Rise for Bangladesh as Iran Targets Gulf Neighbors
NewsMar 13, 2026

Strategic Stakes Rise for Bangladesh as Iran Targets Gulf Neighbors

Bangladesh’s economic lifeline to the Gulf hinges on 3 million migrant workers and $24 billion in annual remittances. Recent Iranian missile and drone attacks across GCC airspace have heightened security risks for these expatriates. The government is weighing a neutral diplomatic stance...

By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Grail Names New CEO as Bob Ragusa Retires
NewsMar 13, 2026

Grail Names New CEO as Bob Ragusa Retires

Grail announced that long‑time CEO Bob Ragusa will retire, handing the role to current president Josh Ofman. The transition follows a multi‑year succession plan designed to ensure leadership continuity. Ofman, who has overseen product launches and regulatory milestones, will assume...

By Endpoints News
Home Depot Exec Shares Insights Into New Delivery Tracker
NewsMar 13, 2026

Home Depot Exec Shares Insights Into New Delivery Tracker

The Home Depot will roll out the industry’s first real‑time delivery tracker for large and bulky items by the end of Q1 2026. The feature, embedded in the company’s mobile app and website, offers minute‑by‑minute GPS updates, route visibility, and estimated...

By Hardware Retailing
US Fintech Solifi Hires Jaggaer GC as First Chief Legal Officer
NewsMar 13, 2026

US Fintech Solifi Hires Jaggaer GC as First Chief Legal Officer

Solifi, a Minneapolis‑based secured‑finance software provider, appointed Kevin Smith as its first chief legal officer, a newly created C‑suite role. Smith arrives from Jaggaer after more than 25 years advising high‑growth tech firms on legal, risk and transactional matters. At...

By Global Legal Post (Technology)
MAHA Institute: Nix The Entire Childhood Vaccine Schedule
NewsMar 13, 2026

MAHA Institute: Nix The Entire Childhood Vaccine Schedule

The Make America Health Again (MAHA) Institute, a D.C. think tank linked to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced it wants to eliminate the entire U.S. childhood vaccine schedule until each shot is proven safe and effective. The group’s president, Mark Gorton, presented the stance...

By Techdirt
New Safety Kits Help Seafarers Prepare for Missile and Drone Attacks in Conflict Zones
NewsMar 13, 2026

New Safety Kits Help Seafarers Prepare for Missile and Drone Attacks in Conflict Zones

Maritime charity Stella Maris has begun distributing specialist safety kits to vessels calling at Ukrainian ports, aiming to protect crews from missile and drone attacks. The kits contain haemostatic tourniquets, pressure bandages, flash‑burn treatment, and multilingual emergency guidance, including shelter maps...

By Splash 247
Ethiopia Rolls Out Subsidies to Cushion Citizens From Global Oil Shock
NewsMar 13, 2026

Ethiopia Rolls Out Subsidies to Cushion Citizens From Global Oil Shock

Ethiopia announced a special fuel subsidy to blunt the impact of soaring global oil prices after the Strait of Hormuz closure. The government lifted diesel subsidies to 98 birr per litre and petrol subsidies to 73.56 birr, keeping domestic prices below $1...

By The East African
Nigeria’s Remote Tech Workers Spend up to ₦390,000 a Month on Power. It’s Still Not Enough to Work
NewsMar 13, 2026

Nigeria’s Remote Tech Workers Spend up to ₦390,000 a Month on Power. It’s Still Not Enough to Work

Nigeria’s remote tech workers are forced to spend up to ₦390,000 a month on petrol to run generators amid chronic power outages. Fuel costs have jumped 35% in weeks, with daily generator expenses reaching ₦10‑13k, while 84% of urban households...

By Techpoint Africa
Iran Vows to Keep Blocking the Strait of Hormuz
NewsMar 13, 2026

Iran Vows to Keep Blocking the Strait of Hormuz

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, still recovering from a U.S. strike, declared that Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, leaving roughly 1,000 vessels stranded in the Gulf. While the closure is driven by political retaliation, insurers have confirmed that...

By Seatrade Maritime
Industry-Backed TAFE Degree Aims to Grow Skills Across Manufacturing, Automation Sectors
NewsMar 13, 2026

Industry-Backed TAFE Degree Aims to Grow Skills Across Manufacturing, Automation Sectors

TAFE Queensland has introduced an Associate Degree in Applied Technologies, a higher‑education qualification designed to upskill workers in manufacturing, automation and digital technologies. The program was co‑created with industry leaders through the Queensland Future Skills Partnership, led by BHP Mitsubishi...

By Australian Manufacturing
Bluesfest Music Festival Collapses Amid Poor Ticket Sales
NewsMar 13, 2026

Bluesfest Music Festival Collapses Amid Poor Ticket Sales

Byron Bay's Bluesfest, a 36‑year‑old music festival, has been cancelled just weeks before its scheduled April 2‑5 run. Organizers cite poor ticket sales as the primary reason, marking the first cancellation in the event’s history. The line‑up featured high‑profile acts such...

By The Age – Books (Australia)
AEW PPVs Available via DAZN
NewsMar 13, 2026

AEW PPVs Available via DAZN

DAZN is adding All Elite Wrestling pay‑per‑view events to its global sports lineup, excluding India. The first title‑fight, AEW Revolution, streams on March 15, followed by Dynasty, Double or Nothing, and All In later in the year. Viewers can buy each event...

By Advanced Television
CCI Junks Complaint Against BookMyShow over Alleged Abuse of Dominance
NewsMar 13, 2026

CCI Junks Complaint Against BookMyShow over Alleged Abuse of Dominance

India’s Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint alleging that BookMyShow abused its dominant position in the online movie‑ticket market. The regulator defined the relevant market as online intermediation services for booking movie tickets and noted that while...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Companies
The Kill Line v Chinamaxxing: A Window Into How China and the US See Each Other
NewsMar 13, 2026

The Kill Line v Chinamaxxing: A Window Into How China and the US See Each Other

Chinese social media has popularized the "kill line" meme, portraying the United States as a precarious, dystopian economy, while U.S. Gen Z users embrace the "Chinamaxxing" trend, adopting Chinese lifestyle hacks. The kill line narrative has amassed over 600 million views on...

By The Guardian  Media
Kim Jong Un Tests Pistols at Weapons Factory
NewsMar 13, 2026

Kim Jong Un Tests Pistols at Weapons Factory

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a state weapons factory on March 13, 2026, where he personally tested pistols alongside his daughter. The visit was documented with images showing Kim aiming a rifle while surrounded by a drink, cigarettes and an ashtray....

By The Age – Books (Australia)
Belararox Expands Copper Exploration Footprint in Argentina’s Vicuña District
NewsMar 13, 2026

Belararox Expands Copper Exploration Footprint in Argentina’s Vicuña District

Belararox has added the 22 km² El Faro tenement to its TMT copper project in Argentina’s Vicuña District, extending the exploration corridor around the Toro South prospect. The new land adjoins Toro South, where drilling is testing a shallow epithermal target that...

By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)