Kingshot’s First Year: $800m, 11 Months of Growth, but Backlash From Whales
Century Games’ mobile strategy game Kingshot marked its first anniversary with $811.9 million in gross player spending across Google Play and the App Store. The title posted explosive growth, rising from $5.9 million in March 2025 to a peak of $102.2 million in January 2026 – a 1,600% increase and 11 straight months of month‑over‑month gains. The United States drives 43% of lifetime revenue, while South Korea and Japan trail at 8% and 7% respectively. February 2026 saw the first revenue dip, down 9% to $93 million, amid bot‑farming allegations that sparked backlash from high‑spending “whale” players.
The Ever-Growing Importance of Certifications in Hospitality
Sustainability certifications such as Green Key, LEED, and GSTC are becoming essential credibility tools for hotels, with 83% of travelers indicating that sustainable travel matters and 45% saying certifications make properties more appealing. Research by EHL Hospitality Business School found...
Elis and John Go Commercial with BBC Podcast
The Elis James and John Robins podcast will launch a commercial feed on 7 April 2026, introducing advertising while its free version remains on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. The move follows the BBC Audio Release Policy, which permits independent producers to...
Trump Administration Unveils New Plan for some Homeless Veterans: Legal Guardianship
On March 11, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice signed a memorandum allowing VA officials to seek court‑appointed legal guardians or conservators for vulnerable veterans, including those at risk of homelessness. The initiative is presented...
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes Reach Record High: AAA
A new AAA Foundation report shows hit‑and‑run crashes hit a record high in 2023, accounting for nearly 15% of all police‑reported crashes. Pedestrians and cyclists were disproportionately affected, with one‑in‑four pedestrian fatalities and a similar share of cyclist deaths involving...
Authorized Generics, Pricing Transparency, and the Changing Economics of Dermatology Prescriptions
Dermatologists are grappling with rising drug costs, insurance hurdles, and patient adherence, prompting a shift toward authorized generics that mirror brand formulations at lower prices. Interviews with seven U.S. dermatologists at the AAD meeting reveal that cost dominates prescribing decisions,...
LLNL-Led Study Uses Machine Learning, Veterans’ Health Records to Identify ALS Drug-Repurposing Candidate
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and partners applied causal‑inference machine learning to electronic health records of more than 11,000 U.S. veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The analysis, published in The Lancet Digital Health, identified 27 existing medications that correlate with longer...
4 Self-Hosted Media Streaming Alternatives that Easily Replace Plex
Plex’s once‑dominant home‑media platform is losing steam as users cite rising fees and feature restrictions. Four self‑hosted alternatives—Jellyfin, Emby, Kodi, and Ampache—offer comparable streaming, live TV, and transcoding capabilities without the same cost burden. Jellyfin and Ampache are fully open‑source,...
Saga Communications Reports 9.3% Decline in 2025 Q4 Revenue
Saga Communications reported fourth‑quarter 2025 net revenue of $26.5 million, a 9.3% decline from the same period a year earlier. Digital revenue, however, surged 25.8% to $4.3 million, indicating a shift toward online platforms. For the full year, the company posted a...
A Simpler Form of DNA May Be Key to Non-Viral Gene Therapy, Study Suggests
Researchers have identified a streamlined DNA construct that could replace viral carriers in gene‑therapy applications. The study demonstrates that this minimalist DNA format delivers therapeutic genes with efficiency comparable to adeno‑associated viruses while eliciting a weaker immune response. Production of...
White House Outraged over New CBS News Hire
The White House expressed strong outrage after CBS News announced the hiring of Jeremy Adler, a former communications aide to Rep. Liz Cheney. Adler, who served Cheney during the Jan. 6 House investigation, previously worked for the Republican super‑PAC America Rising and...
Behind the Idea: Bloxx
Bloxx is a fintech platform that lets buyers secure a home with just a one‑percent deposit and fixed monthly payments, eliminating the need for a traditional mortgage. The model creates equity for homeowners while linking renters, builders, and institutional investors...
KrisFlyer and Accor Live Limitless Offering a Two-Way 50% Transfer Bonus
Accor Live Limitless and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer are reviving a two‑way 50 % transfer bonus from March 10 to March 31, 2026. The promotion adds a third point to every nine KrisFlyer miles transferred to ALL and gives 1.5 miles for every two ALL...
How Mars, Meta, Patagonia and L’Oréal Are Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: GreenBiz26
At GreenBiz26, sustainability leaders from Mars, Meta, Patagonia and L’Oréal detailed how they are measuring and cutting scope 3 emissions, which account for up to 90% of corporate carbon footprints. Mars reported a 16.4% supply‑chain emissions reduction since 2015 and launched...
Some Florida Distress Grows as Broader Foreclosures Waver
Foreclosure activity rose 20% year‑over‑year nationwide, marking the 12th consecutive month of increases, though monthly numbers slipped 4% from January. Florida’s distress deepened, with Lakeland posting the worst metro filing rate and Punta Gorda second‑worst. Completed foreclosures jumped 35% from...
FCA Regulatory Priorities Report – Retail Banking
On 12 March 2026 the FCA released its annual Retail Banking Regulatory Priorities report, replacing traditional portfolio letters. The guidance stresses filling cash‑access gaps, ensuring digital‑first transformations do not harm vulnerable customers, and meeting basic‑bank‑account rules. It also requires firms to sharpen...
Patient Education
The FDA emphasizes that generic medications are as safe and effective as brand‑name drugs while offering substantial cost savings. Over 90% of prescriptions in the United States are filled with generics, reflecting broad market acceptance. To address consumer questions, the...
Chef Gabriel Kreuther Is Embracing Wood-Fired Cooking at Saverne, His New NYC Brasserie
Chef Gabriel Kreuther launched Saverne, a 5,000‑square‑foot brasserie in Hudson Yards, on March 2. The restaurant features an open kitchen centered on wood‑fired grills using oak, cherry and apple wood. While retaining the precise technique and sourcing of his two‑Michelin‑starred eponymous...
Effective Presentation Strategies Every Retailer Should Know
Retailers are urged to treat store presentation as a strategic asset, shaping shopper pathways, lighting, and sensory cues to boost engagement. Research shows 90% of U.S. shoppers instinctively turn right, making that zone prime real estate for new or high‑margin...
Onboard Fire Extinguished on Aircraft Carrier in Red Sea, Navy Says
The U.S. Navy confirmed a non‑combat fire broke out in the main laundry room of the USS Gerald R. Ford while the carrier operated in the Red Sea under Operation Epic Fury. The blaze was quickly extinguished, causing no damage...
Cumulus’ Chapter 11 Reorganization Triggers Stay in Complaint Against Nielsen
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas has recognized that Cumulus Media’s recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy automatically stays the company’s antitrust lawsuit against Nielsen. The stay halts all litigation activities until the bankruptcy case progresses, and the court has ordered...
Black Light Tech Reveals Mineral Potential in Montana
American Pacific Mining applied a “fugitive calcite” black‑light technique at its Madison copper‑gold project in Montana. Using ultraviolet scanning in newly exposed underground workings, geologists identified fluorescing calcite veins that contain trace manganese and lead. The fluorescence data, plotted on...
Utilities Should Focus on the Fundamentals – Emerson’s Sally Jacquemin | DTECH Interview Studio
Emerson’s power‑and‑utility leader Sally Jacquemin warns utilities to cement core infrastructure before chasing advanced technologies like AI. She likens the process to laying a concrete slab before building a house, emphasizing that digital grid fundamentals are non‑negotiable. Emerson, fresh from its...
Be Brave: A Conversation with Infor at ITB Berlin
At ITB Berlin, Infor innovation strategist David Poprawka warned that hospitality must first rebuild its fragmented data foundation before AI can deliver value. He argued that the industry’s AI disappointments stem from legacy systems, not the technology itself. Infor showcased...
France’s Controversial Arms Exports to Serbia and Croatia
France has signed major Rafale fighter jet contracts with both Serbia (€2.7 bn) and Croatia (€1.1 bn), delivering the latest F4‑standard aircraft to Belgrade and upgrading Croatia’s fleet to F3. The deals revive historic Franco‑Serbian ties while deepening French defence industry exposure...
Keep Your Business Moving with Delegated Signing in Zoho Sign
Zoho Sign now offers delegated signing, letting users assign a colleague to sign documents on their behalf while preserving traceability. Delegates use their own credentials, and assignments can span up to 30 days within a six‑month window, with only one...
Officials Worry Salt Typhoon Apathy Is Killing Momentum for Tougher Telecom Security Rules
Two years after Chinese‑state linked group Salt Typhoon breached at least ten U.S. telecoms, officials say the public remains largely indifferent. The hack gave attackers access to call‑detail records for millions of Americans, yet most citizens cannot see a direct impact...
Two Plasma Donors Die at Private Canadian Clinics Under Federal Investigation
Two plasma donors died while donating at Grifols clinics in Winnipeg, prompting a federal investigation by Health Canada. The agency disclosed fatal adverse reactions reported in October 2025 and January 2026 and noted multiple compliance deficiencies at Grifols facilities, including...
Edison: Moving Ad Spend From TV to Podcast Improves Reach
Edison Research reports that moving just 5 percent of a TV‑heavy media budget into podcasts can dramatically boost audience reach. In a case study, a pharmaceutical brand shifted a small portion of its broadcast‑and‑cable spend to podcast ads, raising reach among...
Sky Sports’ New Rights Cycle for PGA TOUR Reshapes Production Operations
Sky Sports has entered a new PGA TOUR rights cycle, establishing a permanent production hub inside PGA TOUR Studios. The arrangement gives Sky two commentators and an on‑course reporter direct access to the world feed, while also providing permanent transmission...
Michael Harrison Discusses His Rock Radio Days (and More) on Video Podcast
Michael Harrison, a 59‑year radio veteran, pioneered the Album Oriented Rock (AOR) format in the early 1970s and helped shape progressive‑rock programming. He now splits his time between spoken‑word media, podcast appearances, and performing with classic‑rock band Gunhill Road. The...
FedEx Introduces Reusable Shipping Boxes for B2B Shipments
FedEx has launched a reusable shipping box system for B2B shipments, created with Returnity. The collapsible containers hold up to 50 lb, survive roughly 50 reuse cycles, and fit existing FedEx sorting equipment. FedEx says the solution can slash packaging costs...
Biotech Startups Use Funding Extensions to Sidestep Full Capital Rounds
Biotech startups are increasingly opting to extend existing financing rounds instead of launching fresh fundraising campaigns. By adding capital to current rounds, companies can secure needed cash while avoiding the dilution and valuation pressure of a full round. This approach...
Davidson Hospitality Group Makes Two Corporate Appointments
Davidson Hospitality Group announced two senior appointments, naming Andrew Houghton as Senior Vice President of Luxury Operations and Scott Harrell as Vice President of Acquisitions and Business Development. Houghton will manage relationships with owners and brands while directly overseeing Ragdale...
NSE Appoints 20 Merchant Bankers, 8 Law Firms for Proposed IPO
NSE has finalized appointment of 20 merchant bankers and eight law firms for its long‑awaited IPO. The syndicate includes domestic powerhouses like Kotak Mahindra Capital and global banks such as Morgan Stanley, while legal counsel features firms like Cyril Amarchand...
Steam Family Sharing Returns to Dune: Awakening, As Funcom Prepares for Migrations & More
Funcom has restored Steam Family Sharing for Dune: Awakening after a temporary suspension caused by widespread abuse. The studio cautions that any future misuse by shared accounts could still result in suspensions or bans for the primary holder. Meanwhile, the...
Social Media Addiction Trial Nears End. Society Long Ago Rendered Its Verdict.
A Los Angeles Superior Court case brings Instagram and YouTube to trial over alleged addiction‑driven design, filed by a 20‑year‑old plaintiff claiming mental and physical harm. Closing arguments began Thursday, yet courtroom attendance and media coverage remain sparse. The lawsuit...
Gino Van Ossel on RetailDetail’s Omnichannel Congress: “E-Commerce Is Not ‘Mature’; It Remains a Battlefield”
Retail expert Gino Van Ossel warned that e‑commerce, while technically mature, remains a fiercely contested battlefield. He highlighted that omnichannel is now the baseline, with supermarkets such as Delhaize and Colruyt expanding click‑&‑collect, subscriptions and home delivery to capture online...
5 Top Generative AI Use Cases in Procurement
Generative AI is reshaping procurement by automating document‑heavy tasks such as drafting RFPs, reviewing contracts, analyzing spend, assessing supplier risk, and supporting unusual purchase requisitions. The technology can produce first‑draft texts, flag non‑standard clauses, surface tail‑spend anomalies, and continuously monitor...
What Nobody Clutching Their Oscar This Weekend Will Tell You
At this year’s Academy Awards, industry observers noted that AI, streaming, and media fragmentation are reshaping the economics of acting. While the ceremony retained its traditional glamour, the underlying market dynamics are shifting, with digital platforms demanding more flexible talent...
FDA to Unify Agency’s ‘Fragmented’ Safety Surveillance System
The FDA launched the Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), a unified dashboard that merges seven previously fragmented safety databases into a single platform. Four databases are already live, with the remaining three slated for integration by May, covering drugs, vaccines,...
FDA to Unify Agency’s ‘Fragmented’ Safety Surveillance System
The FDA has launched the Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), a unified platform that merges seven previously fragmented safety‑surveillance databases. Four of those databases are live today, with the remaining three slated for integration by May 2026. The agency processes...
SEBI Proposes Streamlined Inheritance Process for Securities, Higher Claim Limits
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a consultation paper proposing a streamlined inheritance process for securities. The plan introduces a fast‑track “straight‑through processing” category for low‑value claims, setting thresholds at ₹10,000 for physical holdings and ₹30,000...
First Look: The Shepherd Mayfair
The Shepherd Mayfair, part of the Elegant Hotel Collection, will open in summer 2026 with 82 bespoke guestrooms and suites across six floors. Designed by Timothy Shepherd, the interiors reinterpret 18th‑century Mayfair mansions using warm timber, blue accents, and red...
FDA Clears Intravascular Device Billed as ‘World’s Smallest Camera’ as Physicians Share New Data
Vena Medical secured FDA clearance for its Vena MicroAngioscope System, marketed as the world’s smallest intravascular camera, for peripheral artery imaging. The device provides real‑time color images without X‑ray fluoroscopy by pairing a balloon distal access catheter with a saline...
Nielsen Deep Sixes Sigma Radio, Ad Monitor Terminates Soon
Nielsen announced the termination of its long‑standing SIGMA Radio service, effective March 31, 2026, with the final daily and weekly reports slated for April 1 and April 6. The service has been a cornerstone for broadcasters, advertisers, and agencies to verify radio ad...
Live Nation Slacks Reveal Employees Joking About ‘Stupid’ Fans
Internal Slack messages from Live Nation employees surfaced as exhibits in the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit, revealing jokes about "robbing" fans for parking and VIP upgrades. The exchanges, spanning 2021‑2023, describe fans as "stupid" for paying inflated fees and were...
Clean Energy ETF Sees Flows as Grid Buildout Hits Record
The United States logged a historic 50.3 GW of clean‑power installations in 2025, accounting for more than 90% of all new capacity added to the grid. Solar led the surge, delivering roughly half of the new capacity, while battery storage posted...
Green Banks Pivot to Survive Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
The Trump administration eliminated the $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, stripping green banks of their primary federal financing source. In response, a coalition of state and regional green banks formed U.S. Green Bank 50 (GB 50) to coordinate efforts and share...
Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development Set for April 27 to 30
The Caribbean Tourism Organization, together with the Belize Tourism Board, will host the 17th Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC 2026) in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, from April 27‑30. Under the “Tourism in Full Color” theme, the event will integrate Blue,...