News•Mar 4, 2026
Tanzania: Barrick, UDSM Build New Generation of Mining Professionals
Barrick Mining Corporation has launched a specialised capacity‑building programme at the University of Dar es Salaam to turn final‑year geology students into industry‑ready professionals. The curriculum blends academic theory with hands‑on field work, covering geothermal studies, petrology and advanced underground exploration technologies. Barrick experts deliver practical sessions that stress data integration, safety, ethics and community engagement. Early feedback shows graduates gaining practical skills and securing positions with Barrick and other global mining firms.
By AllAfrica – Mining
News•Mar 4, 2026
Accor Exec Warns AI Could Weaken Hotels’ ‘Human Connection’
Accor’s European and North‑Africa CEO Karelle Lamouche warned that while artificial intelligence drives pricing, personalization and marketing efficiencies, an over‑reliance could erode the human connection that defines hospitality. She highlighted risks such as disintermediation, commoditisation and loss of brand differentiation if...
By Skift – Technology
News•Mar 4, 2026
Syantra’s Breast Cancer Blood Test Isn’t Looking for Cancer at All
Syantra, a Calgary‑based biotech, is preparing to launch Onco‑ID, a breast‑cancer blood test that detects the body’s immune response rather than circulating tumor DNA. Using machine‑learning analysis of gene‑expression biomarkers, the test aims to identify cancer earlier than mammography and...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Mar 4, 2026
T-Mobile Wants $8 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand 5G Coverage to 99 Percent of Americans
T‑Mobile has proposed tapping roughly $8 billion of unused BEAD broadband funds to add about 6,000 new macro‑cell sites and push 5G coverage to 99 percent of Americans. The plan would allocate the surplus while preserving over $13 billion for traditional fixed‑line projects....
By Cord Cutters News
News•Mar 4, 2026
Former Blizzard CCO and Bonfire CEO Rob Pardo to Present Keynote Address at GDC Festival of Gaming
Rob Pardo, former Blizzard chief creative officer and co‑founder of Bonfire Studios, will deliver the keynote at the GDC Festival of Gaming on March 12. His talk, “An Odyssey in Building Games That Last,” will draw on his three‑decade career...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Mar 4, 2026
Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Dismantled in Global Takedown
A coordinated operation by Europol, Microsoft and dozens of security firms dismantled the Tycoon 2FA phishing‑as‑a‑service platform. The service, responsible for roughly 62% of Microsoft‑blocked phishing attempts, sent tens of millions of phishing emails to 500,000 organizations each month and...
By SecurityWeek
News•Mar 4, 2026
Delayed Publication of US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Prices for March 3
Fastmarkets announced a delay in publishing the United States sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) price data for March 3. The postponed release covers three benchmarks: base cost ex‑works in Houston, delivered price in Los Angeles, and delivered price in Chicago. These prices...
By Fastmarkets – Insights
News•Mar 4, 2026
EU Unveils Maritime Industrial and Ports Strategies to Boost Shipbuilding, Security, and Decarbonization
The European Commission unveiled two coordinated initiatives—the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and the EU Ports Strategy—to reinforce Europe’s shipbuilding capacity, secure port operations, and accelerate the sector’s shift to clean energy. Key measures include a Maritime Value Chains Alliance, a...
By gCaptain
News•Mar 4, 2026
Fear, Pressure and Economy Drive Rising Buyer Remorse
A new Best Interest Financial and Clever Real Estate survey finds two‑thirds of recent homebuyers—over three‑quarters of first‑time purchasers—experience buyer’s remorse, chiefly over paying too much or not negotiating hard enough. Emotional pressure, fear of missing out, and macro‑economic anxiety...
By Mortgage Professional America
News•Mar 4, 2026
Qnetic Raises $7.1 Million
Qnetic, a leading provider of long‑duration flywheel energy storage, closed a $5 million financing round, its biggest to date. Combined with a $2.1 million equity crowdfunding effort last year, the company has raised $7.1 million over the past twelve months. Early RegCF investors...
By VC News Daily
News•Mar 4, 2026
Introducing the 'Interplanetary Habitable Zone'
NASA astrobiologist Dr. Caleb Scharf introduces the Interplanetary Habitable Zone (IHZ), a multidimensional extension of the classic Goldilocks concept that incorporates power availability, radiation risk, transport difficulty, and material resources. His agent‑based simulation shows how a technological civilization might migrate...
By Universe Today
News•Mar 4, 2026
$185 Million Monarch San Antonio, TX Hotel Debuts With 200 Rooms Downtown
Hotel News Resource reports that the $185 million Monarch San Antonio, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, opened in the Hemisfair District with 200 rooms, including 28 suites. The 17‑story property offers upscale amenities such as a full‑service spa, a 550‑sq‑ft fitness...
By Hotel News Resource
News•Mar 4, 2026
How to Lead When You Can’t See the Way
Harvard Business School professor Linda A. Hill hosted an Executive Masterclass on March 4, 2026, addressing how senior leaders can navigate persistent uncertainty. The session framed today’s “fog” of geopolitics, rapid technology change, and evolving stakeholder expectations as a structural condition rather...
By Harvard Business Review
News•Mar 4, 2026
TAPP Engine’s 9Squid Launches Private Markets Platform for Credit Unions and CFIs
TAPP Engine’s subsidiary 9Squid Private Markets has launched an AI‑driven platform that lets credit unions and community financial institutions (CFIs) securitize loan portfolios. The solution embeds modern asset‑liability and liquidity management tools, turning securitization into a repeatable balance‑sheet strategy rather...
By Finovate
News•Mar 4, 2026
Qatar LNG Shutdown Sends Global Gas Markets Into Turmoil
Qatar Energy declared force majeure on its LNG exports, halting production at the Ras Laffan plant amid the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The shutdown, which affects roughly 20% of global liquefied natural gas, is expected to last at least...
By gCaptain
News•Mar 4, 2026
March Makeover: Save Up to 85% on Monoprice’s Streaming & Tech Essentials
Monoprice is running a March promotion offering up to 85% off a broad selection of streaming and tech accessories, including TV mounts, cables, and audio devices. Shoppers can also receive an extra 20% discount on select items using promo code...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Mar 4, 2026
No Injuries After Door Separates From Aircraft In Alaska
A Grant Aviation GA‑8 Airvan lost its left rear sliding door while en route from Eek to Bethel, Alaska, on Feb. 28. The aircraft continued to Bethel and landed safely with no injuries reported. The incident is being monitored by...
By AVweb
News•Mar 4, 2026
Defense Metals Conditionally Approved for Canadian Infrastructure Funding
Defense Metals received conditional approval for C$1.88 million from Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to build a 60‑km transmission line delivering up to 35 MW of hydroelectric power to its Wicheeda rare‑earth project in British Columbia. The Wicheeda deposit holds 25.5 million tonnes...
By MINING.com
News•Mar 4, 2026
MDA Space Reports Record Revenue Again in 2025, Driven by Satellite Manufacturing Progress
MDA Space posted a record C$1.63 billion in 2025 revenue, a 51% year‑over‑year jump, driven largely by its Satellite Systems division. That segment surged 85.5% to C$1.1 billion, fueled by contracts for Low‑Earth‑Orbit constellations with Globalstar and Telesat Lightspeed. Adjusted net income...
By Via Satellite
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News•Mar 4, 2026
Volkswagen’s Affordable Electric SUV Is Almost Here [Images]
Volkswagen is set to launch the ID. Cross, an affordable entry‑level electric SUV positioned below the ID.4. The model shares the MEB+ platform with the ID. Polo, features a single 208 hp front‑mounted motor and promises a WLTP range of up to 420 km....
By Electrek
News•Mar 4, 2026
LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM Locks in Season 4 Return Date on Netflix
Netflix has set the release date for Season 4 of the Emmy‑winning docu‑reality series Love on the Spectrum, slated for April 1, 2026. The show continues to follow autistic individuals navigating dating, mixing returning participants with new faces. Executive producers Karina Holden and...
By TV Blackbox
News•Mar 4, 2026
Envisioning the NextGen Pizza Restaurant Experience
Happy Joe’s is rolling out its first Arizona location, a NextGen prototype slated for spring 2026 near Tucson, that blends family‑focused entertainment—game room, golf simulator, fire‑pit patio—with a hybrid service model offering a value‑priced lunch buffet and full‑service dinner. CEO...
By FSR Magazine
News•Mar 4, 2026
Rate Moves Into Auto Lending via App
Retail mortgage lender Rate is adding auto loans to its mobile app through a partnership with Westlake Financial, enabling customers to apply for vehicle financing directly within the platform. The move builds on the Rate app’s 2023 launch, which already...
By National Mortgage News
News•Mar 4, 2026
Bendigo Viewers Face Long Wait for TV Return
Bushfires on Jan 9, 2026 devastated the Mount Alexander transmission site, cutting free‑to‑air TV for Bendigo’s regional viewers. Temporary transmitters restored only core channels at reduced power, leaving multichannels unavailable. Industry estimates a full rebuild will take up to six months...
By TV Blackbox
News•Mar 4, 2026
The Average 401(k) Balance Grew 11% in 2025: Why This Rally Is Lowering Default Risks for Homeowners
Fidelity’s analysis of nearly 25 million 401(k) accounts shows the average balance jumped 11 percent in 2025 to $146,100, marking a third straight year of double‑digit growth. The median balance stays modest at $34,400, but accounts with $1 million or more rose to...
By Realtor.com News
News•Mar 4, 2026
Lawmakers Question Intel’s Use of Tools From Blacklisted Chinese Firm
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators sent a letter to Intel CEO Lip‑Bu Tan questioning the chipmaker’s use of semiconductor tools from ACM Research, a Chinese subsidiary on the U.S. blacklist. The inquiry underscores national‑security concerns, especially after the U.S....
By The New York Times – Technology
News•Mar 4, 2026
Major Team Sponsor Is Disbanding Its Fighting Game Division After Nearly 10 Years
CAG Osaka, originally Cyclops Osaka, announced it will disband its fighting‑game division after nearly ten years and withdraw from Street Fighter League Pro‑JP 2026. The move will see top players Fenrich, Eita and Uryo leave the roster once their contracts...
By EventHubs
News•Mar 4, 2026
Tourism Emergency Procedures Activated in Israel and Gulf Region
Israel's Ministry of Tourism launched Operation “Roaring Lion,” activating 24/7 virtual assistance and shuttle services to expedite tourist departures via the Taba border crossing. Four land border crossings remain operational with specific hours, while Destination Management Companies retain full logistical...
By Recommend
News•Mar 4, 2026
This Week’s Comings & Goings
This week’s hospitality news is dominated by a series of senior‑level appointments across hotels, resorts, and related service firms. Trailborn Hotels & Resorts named Paul Eckert COO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts hired Amit Sripathi CFO, and Westgate Resorts added Jared...
By Lodging Magazine
News•Mar 4, 2026
Net Insight Nimbra Edge, Nimbra 400 Receive YouTube Live Encoder Verification
YouTube Live has added Net Insight’s Nimbra Edge software encoder and Nimbra 400 hardware appliance to its verified encoder list. The verification confirms compatibility with SRT and RTMP ingest, as well as sustained stability under fault conditions. Broadcasters can now stream...
By TV Tech (TVTechnology)
News•Mar 4, 2026
KEXP Builds Around Human Power
KEXP, a Seattle‑based non‑profit radio station, is overhauling its audio playout and asset management infrastructure across nine studios. The legacy Dalet Galaxy system is being replaced by OrangeLogic’s cloud‑based OrangeDAM for digital asset management and Broadcast Radio’s Myriad 6 on‑prem playout...
By Radio World
News•Mar 4, 2026
From Culture to Contactless: How Alliants Is Transforming Hospitality
Alliants CEO Tristan Gadsby and VP Gareth Fraser discussed how the company’s people‑first culture fuels its hospitality technology strategy. The firm emphasizes automating routine tasks with AI while empowering staff to deliver exceptional, contactless guest experiences, exemplified at Resorts World...
By Hospitality Net – Technology
News•Mar 4, 2026
FLASH-COMP Project Validates Integration Readiness for More Intelligent, Defect-Free LRI Approach
Three years after launch, the FLASH-COMP project has completed and validated a physical test bed for large composite liquid resin infusion (LRI) processes. The modular rig proved seamless integration of optical, thermal and process sensors with real‑time data acquisition, simulation...
By CompositesWorld
News•Mar 4, 2026
Aptar Beauty Launches NeoDropper Autoload, a Next-Generation Dropper with Automatic Filling and Precise Applicator
Aptar Beauty introduced NeoDropper Autoload, a next‑generation dropper for dermocosmetic and prestige skincare brands. The system combines a twist‑and‑push mechanism with an automatic refill applicator that delivers precise doses while preventing spills. Laboratory tests show microbial contamination four times lower...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Mar 4, 2026
Sky Advanced Materials Appoints Matrix Composite Materials as U.K. Distributor
Sky Advanced Materials has named Matrix Composite Materials as its exclusive UK distributor, bringing its high‑performance multiaxial carbon‑fiber fabrics to the British market. Sky’s tow‑spreading technology can spin 50,000 industrial fibers into lightweight reinforcements as thin as 75 g·m⁻², giving UK...
By CompositesWorld
News•Mar 4, 2026
Citrus County Latest Travel News: Fewer Canadian Snowbirds Visiting Florida’s Nature Coast
Citrus County’s traditional influx of Canadian snowbirds is waning, with recent tourism data showing fewer winter visitors from Canada. Analysts attribute the dip to a stronger U.S. dollar, higher airfare and fuel costs, and shifting preferences toward Mexico, the Caribbean,...
By Travel And Tour World
News•Mar 4, 2026
Novocomms and Synergy Announce a Collaborative “Metarray-to-Modem” Module Line with NXP to Accelerate 5G/NTN Development
Novocomms and Synergy Design unveiled a plug‑and‑play Metarray‑to‑Modem module line at MWC Barcelona, built on NXP’s LA12xx programmable PHY/DFE platform. The family targets 5G FR2 (26/28/39 GHz) and NTN Ku/Ka‑band deployments, promising faster hardware‑software integration and reduced time‑to‑market. By combining Metarray™...
By Microwave Journal
News•Mar 4, 2026
The Hawthorn by Galway Bay Joins Ireland’s Luxury Golf Hotel Collection
The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, a €60 million luxury resort, will open in May 2026 as Ireland’s first five‑star hotel in Galway in over two decades. The property features 114 rooms—including junior and penthouse suites—an 18‑hole championship golf course originally designed by...
By Travel And Tour World
News•Mar 4, 2026
2027 Chevy Silverado and Its New V-8 Engine Are Worth Waiting For
Chevrolet is set to unveil the 2027 Silverado, its first full redesign in eight years, preserving the iconic boxy exterior while introducing a unified glass dashboard that merges the digital gauge cluster and infotainment screen. The truck will sit on...
By Car and Driver
News•Mar 4, 2026
The Monarch, a Luxury Hotel in San Antonio, Offers Refined Accommodations and Culinary Excellence, Boosting Their Hospitality Sector in the...
The Monarch, a $185 million, 17‑story luxury hotel in San Antonio, opened under Zachry Hospitality and Hilton’s Curio Collection. Featuring 200 rooms—including 28 suites—its butterfly‑inspired design integrates natural materials, a $2 million La Mariposa art pavilion, and expansive public spaces. The property houses...
By Travel And Tour World
News•Mar 4, 2026
NYC, Boston, Philadelphia Travel Boom Latest: Historic Walking Tours Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
A walking‑tour operator has launched the Independence Trail Tours across New York City, Boston and Philadelphia, timed for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. The small‑group, guide‑led experiences weave through Revolutionary‑War landmarks such as Federal Hall, the Freedom Trail...
By Travel And Tour World
News•Mar 4, 2026
FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance for Expanded Capabilities of MR Injection System
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Bayer 510(k) clearance for its MEDRAD MRXperion injector, extending the device’s approved magnetic field compatibility to include 7‑Tesla MRI scanners. The clearance also adds Imaging Scanner Interface 2 (ISI2), enabling direct communication between...
By Imaging Technology News (ITN)
News•Mar 4, 2026
Perspective From Zebra Technologies: Pocket Automation – the Pragmatic Path to a Resilient Supply Chain in 2026
Zebra Technologies argues that by 2026 the most effective supply‑chain upgrade will be "pocket automation"—targeted, workflow‑level upgrades rather than full‑site, lights‑out factories. The approach promises ROI within 24 months, leveraging AI‑enabled handhelds, wearables and RFID to augment frontline workers. Incremental...
By Robotics & Automation News
News•Mar 4, 2026
Fujairah Oil Facility Catches Fire From Drone Debris
On March 3, 2026, debris from a drone intercepted by UAE air‑defence systems ignited a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. Authorities quickly contained the blaze, reporting no injuries and resuming normal operations within hours. The incident occurred as...
By MEED (Middle East)
News•Mar 4, 2026
What Builders Need to Know About E-Verify in 2026
Builders face a new compliance landscape as E-Verify becomes a prerequisite for most federal construction contracts in 2026. While the system can streamline hiring by confirming employee eligibility, it also exposes firms to government scrutiny of their workforce data. Errors...
By Littler – Insights/News
News•Mar 4, 2026
50 Years Ago Today: The 100th Episode of “The Waltons” Aired
On March 4, 1976, *The Waltons* aired its 100th episode, “The Firestorm,” marking a milestone for the Depression‑era family drama. The episode portrayed the Walton family rebuilding after a barn fire, underscoring themes of resilience and community that defined the...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Mar 4, 2026
From Skateboarding to 11 Locations: How Neen Williams Built NADC Burger
Neen Williams, a professional skateboarder turned strength coach, turned his online health‑focused content into NADC Burger, a fast‑casual chain now operating 11 locations. He first launched a line of spice blends to build audience trust, then partnered with Michelin‑starred chef...
By FSR Magazine
News•Mar 4, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: $1.76 Billion Powerball Winner’s Former Mountain Cabin Home Lists for $250K—500 Yards From Where He Bought the Winning Ticket
Theodore Struyck, who won a $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot, listed his former Frazier Park mountain cabin for $250,000, three months after gifting the $90,000 home to the Triumph Foundation, a spinal‑injury nonprofit. The property sits just 500 yards from the Midway Market where the...
By Realtor.com News
News•Mar 4, 2026
Brokers Note Rising Middle East Demand Following Outbreak of War
Cargo charter brokers report a surge in enquiries after the US‑Israel missile strikes on Iran triggered the grounding of major Gulf carriers. Qatar Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo and Etihad Cargo have largely halted scheduled flights, prompting shippers to seek ad‑hoc charters....
By Air Cargo News
News•Mar 4, 2026
Official Harry Potter Flagship Shop to Open on London’s Oxford Street
Warner Bros. Global Experiences announced a new Harry Potter flagship shop on Oxford Street, London. The 21,000‑square‑foot, two‑floor emporium will open in autumn 2026 at The Ribbon, 134‑140 Oxford Street. The store will feature immersive photo opportunities, interactive displays and...
By Retail Focus (UK)