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ULM Properties' Student Housing Bonds Downgraded to B3 by Moody's
NewsMar 12, 2026

ULM Properties' Student Housing Bonds Downgraded to B3 by Moody's

Moody's downgraded the University of Louisiana at Monroe student‑housing revenue bonds (Series 2019A) from B2 to B3, citing weak demand and an 85% occupancy rate. The debt‑service coverage ratio slipped to 0.98× as of December 2024, forcing draws on the debt‑service reserve....

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
With 70+ Unilateral Cameras, NBC Sports Is Ready To Tell the Story of PLAYERS Championship
NewsMar 12, 2026

With 70+ Unilateral Cameras, NBC Sports Is Ready To Tell the Story of PLAYERS Championship

NBC Sports is fielding more than 70 unilateral cameras alongside over 120 shared units for The Players Championship, supported by a 400‑person crew. The broadcast leverages drones, Virtual Eye and emerging AR technology to create immersive, data‑rich storytelling. Collaboration continues...

By Sports Video Group (SVG)
Leidos Secures $454.9m Contract to Modernise USAF Cloud One Platform
NewsMar 12, 2026

Leidos Secures $454.9m Contract to Modernise USAF Cloud One Platform

Leidos has secured a $454.9 million contract to modernize the U.S. Air Force’s Cloud One platform, a core hub for mission‑critical cloud services. The effort will integrate Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to boost security,...

By Airforce Technology
New-Car Affordability Challenges May Drive Used-Vehicle Demand
NewsMar 12, 2026

New-Car Affordability Challenges May Drive Used-Vehicle Demand

Used‑vehicle auction prices climbed 4% year‑over‑year in February 2026, with luxury models rising 4.1% and electric vehicles 1.8%. Rising auction costs are prompting major dealers such as AutoNation and Sonic Automotive to rely heavily on self‑sourcing through trade‑ins, lease returns...

By WardsAuto
FDA’s Labeling Resources for Human Prescription Drugs
NewsMar 12, 2026

FDA’s Labeling Resources for Human Prescription Drugs

The FDA provides a comprehensive suite of labeling resources aimed at industry staff who develop human prescription‑drug labeling, including DailyMed, Drugs@FDA, FDALabel, and Medication Guides. These tools grant access to over 140,000 labeling documents and detailed regulatory histories. The agency...

By FDA
New Xpeng G6 Now at UK Retailers Nationwide
NewsMar 12, 2026

New Xpeng G6 Now at UK Retailers Nationwide

Chinese EV maker Xpeng has launched its new G6 electric coupe‑SUV across all UK retailers. The model features an 800 V electrical architecture and a lithium‑iron‑phosphate battery that can charge from 10‑80 % in about 12 minutes, delivering up to 326 miles WLTP...

By Just Auto
With Record Backlog, Balfour Beatty Targets More  U.S. Data Center Jobs
NewsMar 12, 2026

With Record Backlog, Balfour Beatty Targets More U.S. Data Center Jobs

Balfour Beatty announced a strategic push into U.S. data center construction, leveraging its two‑decade experience in shells and cores. The firm reported a record £22.7 billion backlog and a 7.5% revenue increase to £10.8 billion for 2025, with pre‑tax profit jumping 51%...

By Construction Dive
Myopia Control Suitable for Adults, Pre-Myopes
NewsMar 12, 2026

Myopia Control Suitable for Adults, Pre-Myopes

At Vision Expo, optometrist Shalu Pal highlighted that myopia can continue to progress into adulthood, with 20‑40% of people in their 20s still experiencing significant eye growth. Recent data from a 2024 IOVS study showed an average progression of at...

By Healio
The $1.6 Million Weekend: Why Simple API Gateways Fail in the Agentic Era
NewsMar 12, 2026

The $1.6 Million Weekend: Why Simple API Gateways Fail in the Agentic Era

An enterprise AI contract‑review API that costs $1.58 per document exploded to a $1.6 million bill when exposed as an agentic API. An autonomous agent retried a single request thousands of times, and the pattern repeated across thousands of contracts, revealing...

By SD Times
Introducing Robot-to-Robot Communication: How Chef Robots Coordinate to Maximize Throughput
NewsMar 12, 2026

Introducing Robot-to-Robot Communication: How Chef Robots Coordinate to Maximize Throughput

Chef Robotics unveiled robot‑to‑robot (R2R) communication, allowing its Chef robots to exchange real‑time tray position data over built‑in wireless radios. The technology synchronizes multiple robots on a shared conveyor, letting downstream units know exactly when and where to deposit ingredients....

By RoboticsTomorrow
With Active Security Selection, Airport Bonds Can Add Ballast as Geopolitics Rattle Markets
NewsMar 12, 2026

With Active Security Selection, Airport Bonds Can Add Ballast as Geopolitics Rattle Markets

The airport municipal bond sector has demonstrated strong credit resilience, weathering crises such as 9/11, COVID‑19, and recent geopolitical turbulence. Federal relief via the CARES Act prevented mass downgrades, and General Aviation Revenue Bonds (GARBs) have maintained stable, investment‑grade ratings...

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Rust-Based VENON Malware Targets 33 Brazilian Banks with Credential-Stealing Overlays
NewsMar 12, 2026

Rust-Based VENON Malware Targets 33 Brazilian Banks with Credential-Stealing Overlays

Brazilian security firm ZenoX has uncovered VENON, a Rust‑based banking trojan that targets 33 banks and digital‑asset platforms. The malware uses DLL side‑loading, shortcut hijacking, and nine evasion techniques before delivering credential‑stealing overlays. Distribution relies on a PowerShell‑driven ZIP chain,...

By The Hacker News
MEDIA ADVISORY: AMAC Kicks Off 2026 AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum in Washington, DC — Nation’s Aviation Leaders Converge...
NewsMar 12, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY: AMAC Kicks Off 2026 AMAC Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum in Washington, DC — Nation’s Aviation Leaders Converge...

The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) will host its 2026 Economic Opportunity & Policy Forum in Washington, DC, from March 18‑20. The three‑day event gathers aviation leaders, policymakers, and small‑business owners to discuss Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions...

By Airport Improvement Magazine
Line of Duty Star's "Remarkable" Thriller with 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score Being Removed From Netflix
NewsMar 12, 2026

Line of Duty Star's "Remarkable" Thriller with 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score Being Removed From Netflix

Vicky McClure’s three‑part thriller *The Replacement* will disappear from Netflix on 19 March, ending a year‑long streaming window. The BBC drama, which debuted in 2017, has earned a perfect 100 % Rotten Tomatoes rating from eleven critics, drawing praise for its Hitchcock‑style tension and...

By Digital Spy – TV
Hearst Media Production Group Names New President
NewsMar 12, 2026

Hearst Media Production Group Names New President

Hearst Media Production Group announced that Bryan Curb will assume the role of president on July 1, succeeding retiring founder Frank Biancuzzo. Curb, currently executive vice president and general manager of educational and informational programming, brings over a decade of...

By World Screen
How the Shutdown Endangers America’s ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Behind the Scenes
NewsMar 12, 2026

How the Shutdown Endangers America’s ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Behind the Scenes

The ongoing partial government shutdown has sharply reduced demand for small defense sustainment suppliers, with one Texas OEM reporting a 76% drop in orders and a 44% workforce cut. Over 115 funded delivery orders worth millions sit idle, creating a...

By Breaking Defense
American Airlines Makes Payment Change some Will Appreciate
NewsMar 12, 2026

American Airlines Makes Payment Change some Will Appreciate

American Airlines has expanded its AAdvantage program to let members redeem miles for gift cards from retailers such as Target, Sephora, Chipotle and Starbucks. The new portal offers cards ranging from $10 to $50 at an approximate value of 0.7...

By TheStreet — Full feed
Playdigious Opens Pre-Registration for Roguelike Kingdom Builder 9 Kings on Android
NewsMar 12, 2026

Playdigious Opens Pre-Registration for Roguelike Kingdom Builder 9 Kings on Android

Playdigious announced Android pre‑registration for 9 Kings, a roguelike kingdom‑builder by indie studio Sad Socket. The game, early‑access on PC since May 2025, blends deck‑building, tower‑defense and strategy as players expand settlements and battle nine rival kings. Playdigious, known for mobile ports...

By DroidGamers
Dish Network Customers Cut Off From Gray Media Stations As Firms Fail To Reach Agreement
NewsMar 12, 2026

Dish Network Customers Cut Off From Gray Media Stations As Firms Fail To Reach Agreement

Katz Media Group’s recent two‑week membership drive generated more than $45,000 for the Broadcasters Foundation of America, bringing its cumulative contributions since the program’s start to nearly $550,000. The funds support the Stu Olds Memorial Fund, which provides emergency medical and...

By TVNewsCheck
From Strategy to Speed, Modex 2026 Keynotes Set the Pace
NewsMar 12, 2026

From Strategy to Speed, Modex 2026 Keynotes Set the Pace

Modex 2026, the premier manufacturing and supply‑chain conference, featured a high‑profile keynote lineup that blended corporate strategy with cutting‑edge technology. Home Depot CFO Richard McPhail discussed nearshoring and digitization as critical levers for supply‑chain resilience. Exponential strategist Salim Ismail illustrated...

By Modern Materials Handling
Kroenig on The Beacon of Liberty Podcast on the Truman Doctrine
NewsMar 12, 2026

Kroenig on The Beacon of Liberty Podcast on the Truman Doctrine

On March 12, Atlantic Council’s Matthew Kroenig appeared on The Beacon of Liberty podcast to discuss the Truman Doctrine. He traced the policy’s origins to post‑World War II fears of Soviet expansion and highlighted its role in shaping early Cold War strategy. Kroenig linked...

By Atlantic Council – All Content
Ex-Overwatch Director Reveals a Multiplayer Lovechild of Read Dead and Rust, Which I Hope Boasts Nude Shootouts
NewsMar 12, 2026

Ex-Overwatch Director Reveals a Multiplayer Lovechild of Read Dead and Rust, Which I Hope Boasts Nude Shootouts

Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan is spearheading Kintsugiyama's new multiplayer survival shooter, The Legend of California, slated for early‑access release this year. The game blends Red Dead Online’s western aesthetic with Rust‑style open‑world mechanics, offering biomes across gold‑rush‑era California, base...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
At Foundrae, Jewelry Is Meant to Be Discovered
NewsMar 12, 2026

At Foundrae, Jewelry Is Meant to Be Discovered

Foundrae’s Madison Avenue boutique replaces traditional glass cases with "Discovery Drawers," inviting shoppers to physically explore one‑of‑a‑kind pieces. Founder Beth Hutchens emphasizes tactile, experiential retail at a time when luxury buying is increasingly digital. The 11‑year‑old brand has rapidly expanded...

By The New York Times – Style
UK Confirm New Medium Helicopter Timeline for the First Time
NewsMar 12, 2026

UK Confirm New Medium Helicopter Timeline for the First Time

The United Kingdom has announced a definitive delivery schedule for its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme, with the first Leonardo AW149 expected in summer 2030 and the final unit arriving by autumn 2033. The £1 bn contract awards Leonardo UK 23...

By Airforce Technology
National Security Acquisition Overhaul: Industry Can Play a Positive Role
NewsMar 12, 2026

National Security Acquisition Overhaul: Industry Can Play a Positive Role

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is launching the most extensive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in decades, targeting simplicity, speed, and cost savings across the national security acquisition landscape. Legacy processes have been criticized for excessive complexity, lengthy...

By Federal News Network
Warm Springs Productions Launches Faith-Based Film & Television Banner
NewsMar 12, 2026

Warm Springs Productions Launches Faith-Based Film & Television Banner

Warm Springs Productions announced the launch of Steadfast Collective, a new faith‑based film and television banner. The banner will produce a range of formats—including docudramas, reality series, micro‑dramas and feature films—for global audiences. Executives Bridger Pierce and David L. Cunningham...

By World Screen
On-Site PPA for Industry: VSB Builds PV Rooftop System for Packaging Specialist Sealed Air
NewsMar 12, 2026

On-Site PPA for Industry: VSB Builds PV Rooftop System for Packaging Specialist Sealed Air

VSB Integrated Energy Solutions will install a 751 kWp photovoltaic rooftop system on Sealed Air’s Alsfeld packaging plant under a 20‑year on‑site power purchase agreement. Construction starts in spring 2026 with commissioning slated for the second half of the year. The...

By Renewable Energy Industry
Data Center Surge Could Spike Natural Gas Demand Beyond Forecasts, EIA Says
NewsMar 12, 2026

Data Center Surge Could Spike Natural Gas Demand Beyond Forecasts, EIA Says

U.S. data centers, especially those supporting artificial intelligence workloads, are projected to drive a sharp rise in electricity consumption, pushing natural‑gas‑fired power generation beyond the Energy Information Administration’s current forecasts. The EIA’s latest analysis highlights that gas will continue to...

By Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI)
Staged Rollouts Become Safety Evidence
NewsMar 12, 2026

Staged Rollouts Become Safety Evidence

Vehicle software updates are shifting from a single release mindset to staged rollouts that serve as safety evidence. Emerging regulations such as UN Regulation 156 and ISO 24089 require a software update management system, and a progressive rollout with measurable health gates...

By Autonomous Vehicle International
Sen. Blumenthal Announces Bill To Regulate Prediction Markets
NewsMar 12, 2026

Sen. Blumenthal Announces Bill To Regulate Prediction Markets

Sen. Richard Blumenthal introduced the Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act, targeting prediction‑market platforms that allow wagers on geopolitical events, insider trading, and underage gambling. The bill seeks to ban war‑related bets, impose consumer‑protection safeguards, and align these platforms with...

By Broadband Breakfast
Week of March 2 Evening News Ratings: Newscasts See Growth in Demo
NewsMar 12, 2026

Week of March 2 Evening News Ratings: Newscasts See Growth in Demo

ABC World News Tonight retained its position as the nation’s most‑watched evening newscast during the week of March 2, 2026, drawing 8.901 million total viewers and a 7% rise in the coveted Adults 25‑54 demographic. NBC Nightly News posted solid gains, up 2% in...

By Adweek  Television/Media
A Funding Rethink Can Help BBC Survive Crisis | Letters
NewsMar 12, 2026

A Funding Rethink Can Help BBC Survive Crisis | Letters

Letter writers argue that the BBC’s traditional TV licence fee is increasingly untenable, citing a 12.5% non‑compliance rate and a 30% drop in funding during 2024‑25. They propose replacing the licence with a hypothecated council‑tax levy, similar to Switzerland’s universal...

By The Guardian  Media
Weaker Conditions for Single-Family Built-for-Rent Housing
NewsMar 12, 2026

Weaker Conditions for Single-Family Built-for-Rent Housing

Single-family built‑for‑rent (SFBFR) construction slipped in Q4 2025, with starts falling to roughly 15,000 units, a slight decline from the prior year and contributing to a 19% drop in total 2025 starts versus 2024. The slowdown reflects higher financing costs...

By NAHB – Eye on Housing
AI Adoption, Innovation Lagging in Pediatrics
NewsMar 12, 2026

AI Adoption, Innovation Lagging in Pediatrics

In a Healio Community webinar, pediatric leaders James S. Barry, MD, MBA, Clara Lin, MD, and Ryan McAdams, MD highlighted that AI adoption in pediatrics lags behind adult medicine due to safety, privacy, and cost concerns. Most AI tools are...

By Healio
CRA Refused to Cancel TFSA Overcontribution Tax
NewsMar 12, 2026

CRA Refused to Cancel TFSA Overcontribution Tax

Canadian taxpayers continue to face TFSA overcontribution penalties, highlighted by a recent Federal Court case where the CRA’s denial of relief was upheld. The plaintiff had accumulated over $300,000 in excess contributions between 2021‑2023 and sought a waiver, arguing that...

By Financial Post — Personal Finance
How to (Not) Be a Pacific Power
NewsMar 12, 2026

How to (Not) Be a Pacific Power

Recent U.S. policy shifts have tightened visa rules for Pacific islanders while scaling back development aid, signaling a move toward militarized, strategic engagement. The United States now requires bonds for visitors from Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu and has placed partial...

By Foreign Policy
Middle East Conflict Might Create Supply Constraints, Raise in Aluminium Premiums in Mexico
NewsMar 12, 2026

Middle East Conflict Might Create Supply Constraints, Raise in Aluminium Premiums in Mexico

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, choking the primary aluminium supply chain that relies on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) smelters. Force‑majeure notices from Qatalum and Aluminium of Bahrain have driven premiums higher, with...

By Fastmarkets – Insights
Venonat | Pokémon Guide
NewsMar 12, 2026

Venonat | Pokémon Guide

The guide details Pokémon’s Venonat, covering its evolution into Venomoth at level 31, base stats, type match‑ups, and comprehensive location lists across all game generations. It outlines the creature’s abilities, hidden ability, catch rate, and EV yield, plus a full moveset...

By Pocket Tactics
Affordable Housing Operators Have an Insurance Problem
NewsMar 12, 2026

Affordable Housing Operators Have an Insurance Problem

New York City’s affordable‑housing operators are hit by soaring insurance costs and a disproportionate share of lawsuits. Although they represent only 20 % of the city’s multifamily stock, affordable and rent‑stabilized buildings account for 56 % of personal‑injury claims, making them three...

By The Real Deal – Tech
Impairments Drive Saga to 2025 Net Loss as Digital Still Climbs
NewsMar 12, 2026

Impairments Drive Saga to 2025 Net Loss as Digital Still Climbs

Saga Communications reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $6.9 million, driven by a $20.4 million non‑cash impairment that turned what would have been $8.2 million of profit into a loss. Full‑year results showed a $7.9 million loss versus a $3.5 million profit in 2024,...

By Radio Ink
How Lowe’s Tailors Its AI-Backed Mylow to Different Customers
NewsMar 12, 2026

How Lowe’s Tailors Its AI-Backed Mylow to Different Customers

Lowe’s rolled out its generative‑AI assistant Mylow a year ago and now handles roughly one million monthly queries from DIY shoppers and professional contractors. A dedicated version, Mylow Companion, equips store associates with instant product recommendations, cutting preparation time from...

By Retail Dive – Apparel & Luxury
First Major Borderlands 4 DLC Adds Story Content, New Character Later This Month on PS5
NewsMar 12, 2026

First Major Borderlands 4 DLC Adds Story Content, New Character Later This Month on PS5

Gearbox Software announced the first major Borderlands 4 DLC, “Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned,” launching on 26 March 2026 for PS5. The expansion adds a new story arc, the icy Whispering Glacier zone, and a fresh Vault Hunter named C4SH,...

By Push Square
Disney Sells Out 98th Oscars Ad Inventory, Pricing Up Double Digits
NewsMar 12, 2026

Disney Sells Out 98th Oscars Ad Inventory, Pricing Up Double Digits

Disney Advertising announced that its entire ad inventory for the 98th Oscars has been sold out, driven by strong marketplace demand after last year’s broadcast. The company raised 30‑second spot prices to $1.7‑$2.3 million, a double‑digit increase over 2024, and secured...

By Adweek  Television/Media
Bob Robertson Discusses Leveraging AI to Analyze Client Data
NewsMar 12, 2026

Bob Robertson Discusses Leveraging AI to Analyze Client Data

Bob Robertson addressed Legalweek 2026’s Day 3 session, highlighting how artificial intelligence can integrate, synthesize, and analyze disparate client data for law firms. He emphasized AI‑driven platforms that translate complex datasets into intuitive visualizations for attorneys. The discussion underscored real‑time...

By Jackson Lewis
First Look at Daniel Mays' New Crime Drama with Slow Horses Star
NewsMar 12, 2026

First Look at Daniel Mays' New Crime Drama with Slow Horses Star

ITV has released first‑look images for *Believe Me*, a four‑part true‑crime drama starring Daniel Mays as convicted serial rapist John Worboys. The series follows victims Sarah and Laila, portrayed by Aimée‑Ffion Edwards and Aasiya Shah, exposing how Metropolitan Police mishandled...

By Digital Spy – TV
Study Demonstrates Reliability of Real-Time Imaging Guidance in Robotic Bronchoscopy
NewsMar 12, 2026

Study Demonstrates Reliability of Real-Time Imaging Guidance in Robotic Bronchoscopy

Noah Medical’s MATCH 2 study, published in Respiratory Medicine, evaluated robotic‑assisted bronchoscopy (RAB) with embedded digital tomosynthesis (DT) and augmented fluoroscopy (AF) in 31 patients with peripheral lung nodules. The trial reported a 96.7% overall diagnostic yield and identical 96.7%...

By Imaging Technology News (ITN)
What Buyers Are Stressed About — and How Agents Can Help
NewsMar 12, 2026

What Buyers Are Stressed About — and How Agents Can Help

A Clever Real Estate survey of 1,000 recent homebuyers shows emotions heavily sway purchasing decisions. Thirty‑six percent admitted to acting against better judgment, and 76 percent overlooked red flags, leading to widespread post‑purchase regret—especially among first‑time buyers, where more than...

By Real Estate News (REN)
CBS, Nexstar To Televise California Gubernatorial Debates
NewsMar 12, 2026

CBS, Nexstar To Televise California Gubernatorial Debates

CBS Television Stations and Nexstar Media Group will each host a live televised debate for California's gubernatorial race in April. Nexstar's debate airs on April 22 from KRON’s San Francisco studio across six of its stations, while CBS’s debate follows...

By TVNewsCheck
Concord Acquires UK-Based Indie Label Ninja Tune Records
NewsMar 12, 2026

Concord Acquires UK-Based Indie Label Ninja Tune Records

Concord announced the acquisition of London‑based independent label Ninja Tune, bringing both its recorded‑music catalog and publishing arm Just Isn’t Music under Concord’s umbrella. The deal adds a roster that includes The Prodigy, Bonobo, Flying Lotus and many other electronic...

By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)