Sodium-Ion Batteries Hit the Midwestern Grid in First-of-Its-Kind Pilot
Peak Energy and RWE Americas are launching the first sodium‑ion battery storage pilot on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) network in eastern Wisconsin. The passively cooled system, branded GS1.1, promises to cut the lifetime cost of stored electricity by about $70 per kilowatt‑hour, roughly half the cost of typical lithium‑ion solutions. Savings stem from eliminating active cooling, reducing maintenance, and mitigating degradation‑related over‑building. If successful, the project could accelerate broader adoption of sodium‑ion technology across the U.S. grid.
Navan Shareholder Suit Alleges Materially Misleading IPO Documents
Navan, a travel‑booking platform that raised $6.2 billion in its fall 2025 IPO, has seen its stock tumble nearly 60% amid earnings disappointments and executive turnover. A proposed class‑action filed in February accuses Navan and its senior officers of filing a...
Automating Procure-to-Pay in Legacy ERP Using ETLs
Manufacturers relying on legacy ERP platforms such as QAD Standard or SAP R/3 face costly, manual procure‑to‑pay (P2P) processes that waste millions annually. By deploying ETL pipelines to extract, validate, and load supplier, PO, receipt, invoice, and payment data, firms can...
TD Cowen: Takeaways From the Next-Gen Freight Rail Conference
At the Railway Age Next‑Gen Freight Rail Conference, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern CEOs reaffirmed confidence that their proposed merger will satisfy regulators and deliver cost savings, while the Surface Transportation Board signaled a push to accelerate environmental permitting and...
The Pediatrician Shortage Hitting Medicaid Families—And Why It Affects Us All
A growing shortage of pediatricians willing to accept Medicaid leaves nearly half of U.S. children in care deserts, especially in urban and suburban areas. Medicaid’s lower reimbursement rates force many practices to operate on razor‑thin margins, prompting closures of pediatric...
Banyan Tree Expands Wellness Offering
Banyan Tree is scaling its wellness portfolio by rolling out Connections Retreats and extending its signature Connections program to eight additional resorts. The new immersive, small‑group retreats debut in Montenegro’s Mamula Island and Bali’s Buahan in 2026, featuring Manduka‑aligned yoga...
Contrivian Becomes Authorized Reseller of Amazon Leo for State, Local Governments
Contrivian announced it has become an authorized reseller of Amazon’s Leo low‑Earth‑orbit satellite service, extending its portfolio of multi‑modal connectivity for U.S. state and local governments. The partnership allows Contrivian to embed Leo’s satellite links into its software‑defined network platform,...
SYOS Autonomous Uncrewed Heavy-Lift Helicopter Aces Trials, Now Ready for Serial Production
SYOS Aerospace announced its SA200 heavy‑lift uncrewed helicopter has successfully completed fully autonomous take‑off and landing trials from moving platforms, clearing it for serial production. The aircraft can lift up to 200 kg, fly 180 km (extendable to 300 km) and uses the...
Federal Judge Signals ICE Arrests in DC Not Meeting Probable Cause Standards
Federal Judge Beryl Howell expressed skepticism that ICE is adhering to her Dec. 2 order prohibiting warrantless immigration arrests without individualized probable‑cause assessments. The ACLU presented evidence that 26 of 33 recent arrests in Washington, D.C., lacked any escape‑risk determination, citing...
6 Key Takeaways | A Trademark Practitioner’s Guide to Using AI: Guidelines, Use Cases, and Ethical Considerations
Kilpatrick’s trademark team delivered a comprehensive guide on integrating AI into trademark practice, highlighting both efficiency gains and emerging legal risks. They examined how courts are scrutinizing AI training data for fair‑use defenses and how AI‑generated outputs can create direct...
Playboy Just Named Its First Openly Gay Editor-in-Chief. He Wants to Change the Brand’s Pornographic Reputation Amid a ‘Sex Recession’
Playboy announced Phillip Picardi as its chief brand officer and editor‑in‑chief, making him the first openly gay leader of the iconic men’s lifestyle brand. The appointment follows a broader editorial overhaul that includes a revived print edition, a Substack newsletter,...
FDA Merges Adverse Event Trackers Into One Database
The FDA announced a unified adverse‑event database that will eventually incorporate all of its existing reporting systems, including the vaccine‑side‑effect tracker jointly operated with the CDC. The new platform, called the Adverse Event Monitoring System, centralizes data from drugs, biologics,...
LPL Wins $820K Clawback From Broker Fired Over Viral Racist Comments
LPL Financial secured a clawback exceeding $820,000 from former broker Eileen L. Cure, who was terminated in 2021 after racist comments went viral on TikTok. An FINRA arbitration panel ordered Cure to repay $122,500 in promissory notes, plus $45,320 in...
Zhibao Technology Launches Drone Insurance Solution for Individual Operators, Strengthening Position in China’s Low-Altitude Economy
Zhibao Technology Inc. has partnered with Sichuan Fanmo Technology to launch China’s first online insurance product aimed at individual drone operators. The policy, priced at CNY 395 (USD 57) per year, offers full‑value coverage and can be activated within 15 minutes via...
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WEATHERING STORMS: OUTsurance Says War May Bruise Growth, but Its Risk Engine Is Built for Turbulence
Outsurance Holdings posted a 7.7% rise in normalised earnings to R2.324 bn for the six months to 31 December 2025, while its return on equity improved to 32.3%. The insurer’s claims ratio jumped to 58.6% as natural‑perils losses in Australia doubled, yet cost...
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: From Scarcity to Ambition — Reimagining Global Health Strategies
Traditional aid models are losing traction as funding shrinks and health needs grow, prompting a call for bold, sovereign leadership in global health. The High‑Level Council argues that ambition, not scarcity, should drive system design, emphasizing people‑centred, integrated services. Examples...
SK Keyfoundry Develops 450–2300V SiC Planar MOSFET Process Platform
SK keyfoundry has completed a silicon‑carbide (SiC) planar MOSFET process platform covering 450‑2300 V, achieving over 90 % yield and high reliability. The firm demonstrated the technology with a 1200 V MOSFET order from a new SiC design customer, targeting industrial equipment thermal‑efficiency...
FAA Steps Up Drone Enforcement in 2025
The FAA intensified drone enforcement in 2025, issuing fines and suspending or revoking licenses for unsafe and unauthorized flights near sporting events, emergency response operations, and restricted airspace. Penalties ranged from $1,771 to $36,770 across 18 violations, with the agency...
FDA Clears New Large-Bore Catheter for Challenging Stroke Cases
Toro Neurovascular has obtained FDA clearance for its Toro 88 Superbore Catheter, a large‑bore device engineered for challenging stroke interventions. The catheter promises enhanced support, trackability, and stability, addressing the time‑sensitive nature of neurovascular procedures. UCLA interventional neuroradiologist Dr. Satoshi Tateshima...
Porsche Plots ’Leaner’ Future as Full-Year Sales Slide
Porsche reported a 9.5% drop in 2025 sales to €36.27 billion and a 92.7% plunge in profit to $477.9 million, prompting a strategic reset. The automaker is accelerating its "Strategy 2035" plan, focusing on cost discipline, a "Value over Volume" mindset, and a...
Circana: Data-First Pricing Helps CPG Brands Diagnose Demand and Protect Profits
Circana’s new analysis shows that a data‑first pricing approach lets CPG brands replace intuition with measurable demand signals. By first reviewing promotion performance, firms can pinpoint subsidized sales and hidden inefficiencies. Elasticity measurement then reveals where price changes will affect...
Indiana Eyes Toll Bonds and a P3 for $6.5 Billion I-70 Project
Indiana has formally requested a federal waiver to toll Interstate 70, becoming the first state to seek permission under the FHWA’s pilot program. The six‑lane expansion and related upgrades carry a $6.5 billion price tag, with more than half expected to be...
Dassault Unveils Falcon 10X as First Flight Nears
Dassault Aviation has unveiled its new Falcon 10X business jet, positioning it as the company’s most ambitious entry into the ultra‑long‑range market. The clean‑sheet aircraft is slated for its first flight within weeks, marking the start of an intensive flight‑test campaign....
The Live Nation Settlement Has Industry Insiders Baffled
The DOJ reached a settlement with Live Nation‑Ticketmaster that stops short of a breakup, instead imposing a 15 % fee cap on tickets sold at Live Nation‑owned amphitheaters and requiring limited transparency for artists. The agreement also obliges Ticketmaster to open...
Tomorrow, The First Descendant Adds New Mission Board, Several Modules, a Sharen Rework, and More
Nexon’s *The First Descendant* will roll out a major update tomorrow, adding a Descendant Mission Board that aggregates daily and weekly events, a new Legion Laboratory infiltration operation, and the Crime and Punishment ultimate weapon. The update also rebalances Sharen,...
IEA Plans to Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil to Curb the Impact of War in Iran
The International Energy Agency announced it will release 400 million barrels of oil from members' emergency reserves, the largest drawdown in its history and more than double the 2022 release for Ukraine. The volume represents roughly 20 days of oil...
A ‘Seat At The Table’ For Law Departments Isn’t Enough Anymore
Legal departments have finally secured a seat at the executive table, but the rise of generative AI has exposed deep operational gaps. Speedy AI‑driven drafting shifts the bottleneck from legal judgment to the department’s operating model. Executives now demand consistent,...
ST Engineering iDirect Forms African Connectivity Partnership With Q-KON
ST Engineering iDirect and African satellite services firm Q‑KON announced a partnership to launch the Intuition Unbound platform across Africa. Q‑KON will provide satellite capacity and teleport facilities in South Africa, while iDirect supplies its scalable ground connectivity solution. The...
Booz Allen's Venture Arm Goes Across the Pond for Its Newest Investment
Booz Allen Hamilton’s venture arm has made its first investment outside the United States, backing UK‑based Hadean in a bridge round alongside Entrepreneurs First, Twin Track Ventures and the British Business Bank. Hadean, founded in 2015, builds AI‑driven digital wargaming...
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Trophies Revealed for PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly introduces a comprehensive trophy system, adding over thirty new achievements. Players can earn awards for completing any ending on Nightmare difficulty, mastering the revamped Photo Mode, and collecting in‑game items like documents...
McDonald’s Launching $3 Menu Items To Keep Lower-Income Customers, Report Says
McDonald’s announced a new value-focused menu that will debut in April, featuring items priced at $3 or less and $4 breakfast combos. The initiative follows a 3.6% same‑store sales dip and a 10% drop in visits from low‑ and middle‑income...
OCC's Gould Fleshes Out Goals for Core Provider Review
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is deepening its fact‑finding on the highly concentrated core banking‑software market, where three vendors serve more than 70% of banks. Comptroller Jonathan Gould said the agency is engaging both banks and...
Vermont Resort Explains Why Multiple Ski Lifts Are Closed
Sugarbush Resort in Vermont announced that several key lifts on the Mt. Ellen side are out of service. The North Ridge chair suffered an electrical monitoring circuit fault, while the Green Mountain Express experienced a blown main fuse. The Slide...
UBS Hits Impasse in Federal Court over Nazi-Era Controversy
UBS asked a federal judge to issue a clarifying order that the 1999 settlement with Jewish groups bars any new lawsuits or public statements about its predecessor Credit Suisse’s Nazi‑era activities. The hearing in Brooklyn ended without a ruling, as...
Swarm Aero Raises $35M Series A Financing
Swarm Aero announced a $35 million Series A round led by Two Sigma Ventures and Silent Ventures, bringing its total capital to $59 million. The financing includes participation from Khosla Ventures, Coatue, Founders Fund and several other investors. The company also unveiled an...
UK Government Launches Guidance on Pay Gap and Menopause Action Plans
The UK government released new guidance on March 4, 2026 requiring large employers (250+ staff) to publish gender pay gap action plans that also address menopause support. The requirement stems from the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will become mandatory after a voluntary...
STAKE Closes $8M Funding
Stake the Network for Renters closed an $8 million debt‑and‑equity round after reporting four‑fold revenue growth in 2025. The financing follows its acquisition of Lighthouse and UMoveFree, Texas’s largest apartment‑locating platform. Led by LAGO with participation from RET Ventures, Bluefield Capital, Hamilton...
Gomez Webinar To Focus On Telecom Act’s 30 Years
On March 17, FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez will host a three‑hour webinar commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The event features a panel of policy veterans who helped craft and implement the landmark law. Topics...
West Asia Conflict Could Hurt Agri Input Availability: UPL Executive
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have driven global fertilizer prices up 50‑80%, raising the cost of key agricultural inputs. Shipping rates, marine insurance and energy prices have also surged, creating pressure on agro‑chemical supply chains. UPL Group’s COO,...
LTL Segment Health Improving as Q1 Progresses
The less‑than‑truckload (LTL) market is showing a clear rebound in Q1 2026, highlighted by ArcBest’s tonnage per day rising 9.9% YoY in January and a 6% quarterly increase. ArcBest’s operating ratio is projected to improve by 100‑200 basis points, reflecting better...
The Political Narrative Around “Foreign-Owned Shipping Lines”
The term “foreign‑owned shipping lines” has entered political debates whenever freight rates spike or supply chains falter, suggesting that overseas carriers threaten national interests. In reality, the world’s largest container operators—MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag‑Lloyd, Evergreen and ONE—are privately held enterprises,...
Bell, Telus Reach Distribution Agreement for Oxygen True Crime, USA Network, New CTV Specialty Channels
Bell withdrew its April 2025 complaint after reaching a distribution agreement with Telus for five discretionary channels—Oxygen True Crime, USA Network, CTV Nature, CTV Speed and CTV Wild. The dispute originated from Bell’s claim that Telus favored Rogers’ new channels...
What Happened When ESA Simulated a Mission to Mars on Earth
The European Space Agency partnered with Russia’s Institute of Biomedical Problems to run MARS500, a ground‑based simulation of a 520‑day crewed Mars mission from 2010‑2011. Six international participants lived in sealed modules, experienced realistic communication delays, and followed a scripted...
Do You Dream of Opening a Resort on a Secluded Island? These ‘Accidental Hoteliers’ Did It — Here’s How.
Mark and Gwenn Snider, co‑founders of Little Gem Resorts, launched their first property, Winnetu Oceanside, in 2000 and have since built a small collection of boutique hotels. In 2019 they opened Lovango Resort & Beach Club on a half‑island in...
Centre Holds Back on Fuel Exports Ban Due to Logistics, Tax Hurdles as West Asia Conflict Rages
India has postponed a full ban on fuel exports despite a supply squeeze triggered by the Iran‑related West Asia conflict. The delay stems from logistical bottlenecks, the risk of breaching existing export contracts, and the need for a tax waiver...
Duffy Touts Safety Potential for Autonomous Vehicles
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a series of DOT regulatory moves aimed at creating a consistent national framework for autonomous vehicles, with a focus on safety and innovation. The agency approved updates to safety standards that strip away unnecessary requirements,...
Army Launching First Operational Makerspace in Europe
The U.S. Army’s 21st Theater Sustainment Command will open an Innovation Lab in Kaiserslautern, Germany on March 13, marking the first operational makerspace the Army has deployed in Europe. The 10,000‑square‑foot facility links frontline soldiers directly to Army Development Command and...
British Man Powers DIY Car with Discarded Vapes
British YouTuber Chris Doel assembled a makeshift battery pack from more than 500 discarded disposable vapes, creating a 50‑volt, 2.5 kWh pack. The pack powered a 2000‑era Reva G‑Wiz electric car for 18 miles, reaching speeds near 40 mph. Doel’s build required...
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Open Haitians to Deportation
President Donald Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower‑court order that maintains Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitian nationals. The request seeks to dismantle the legal shield that currently prevents their deportation, effectively ending the...
Audio Academy Mentoring Scheme Reveals 2026 Cohort
Audio Academy has announced its 2026 Mentoring Programme cohort, comprising 22 mid‑career professionals from across the UK radio and audio sector. The six‑month scheme pairs each mentee with a senior industry mentor, offering one‑to‑one guidance, seminars and leadership training. Supported...