MAG Opts for Airport Hive AODB Upgrade
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has chosen Azinq’s Airport Hive suite to replace its legacy operational systems at all three UK airports. The new platform will create a real‑time digital backbone, integrating flight data, boarding, A‑CDM, billing and reporting, and is designed for AI readiness. By unifying data across critical operations, MAG aims to boost operational efficiency and enhance the passenger journey. The partnership builds on an existing collaboration that has already delivered measurable integration benefits.
Re: Medical Training Prioritisation Bill Passes but Clarification Still Needed on IMGs, Leaders Say
The UK Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2026 passed, aiming to give preference to doctors trained within the country. Critics argue the bill’s wording unintentionally excludes refugee and asylum‑seeking physicians who have completed NHS‑funded training. Leaders of the UK National Refugee...
TikTok Shop Launches Fine Art Category
TikTok Shop has introduced a Fine Art category, enabling original artwork to be sold directly on the platform. The launch includes a live sale on March 11 featuring independent artist Sophie Tea, who will showcase a 20‑piece oil collection priced at...
India’s Promising New Counter-Terrorism Strategy
India's Ministry of Home Affairs released its first National Counter‑Terrorism Policy and Strategy, dubbed PRAHAAR, in February 2026. The eight‑page doctrine replaces a reactive, fragmented approach with a holistic, coordinated framework for the nation’s security agencies. It outlines unified command...
Dyne Plans Post-Prasad FDA Run as Duchenne Exon Skipper Sustains Benefit in Long Term Data
Dyne Therapeutics reported that its exon‑skipping candidate z‑rostudirsen sustained respiratory and cardiac benefits through 24 months in the Phase 1/2 DELIVER study for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The therapy maintained forced vital capacity, circumferential strain and left‑ventricular ejection fraction improvements compared with...
Evri Driving Academy Opens Its Doors to External Candidates
Evri, the UK’s leading parcel delivery firm, has opened its Driving Academy to external candidates seeking HGV licence training. In 2025 the academy helped drivers earn 113 new HGV licences, addressing a market where the Road Haulage Association forecasts a...
Government Launches Legal Advice Service for Rape Victims
The UK government announced a new Independent Legal Advisor (ILA) service for rape victims, providing specialist legal advice throughout the criminal justice process. The scheme is funded with £6 million over two years and will help victims understand their rights and...
EBay and Liberis Launch Flexible Growth Financing for UK Small Businesses
eBay UK has teamed with finance provider Liberis to launch Flexible Growth Financing, a new product under the Seller Capital programme that will be available to eligible UK sellers from 6 April 2026. The offering provides data‑driven, on‑demand working capital with limits...
Tunisia Issues Call for 300MW/150MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project
Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has opened a tender for a 300 MW solar plant paired with a 150 MW/540 MWh battery storage system near Bazma, covering 440 ha in the south. The bid deadline is 14 October 2026. This follows earlier initiatives, including...
Sumo Digital Partners with Arm to Explore AI-Powered "PC-Class" Graphics for Mobile Games
Sumo Digital has partnered with chip designer Arm to evaluate Arm’s new neural technology, which embeds AI‑powered accelerators within its GPUs. The collaboration aims to deliver "PC‑class" graphics on mobile devices by leveraging AI‑driven rendering techniques. Sumo is testing the...
Haelixa Appoints Infinited Fiber Founder Petri Alava to Board
Swiss traceability firm Haelixa has appointed Petri Alava, founder of Infinited Fiber, to its board to accelerate growth in DNA‑based supply‑chain verification. Alava previously led Infinited Fiber through a decade of development, securing more than €100 million in funding and €200 million...
Tower Hamlets Seeks Partners to Bring Forward 52,000-Home Pipeline
Tower Hamlets council is courting development and investment partners to deliver a 52,000‑home pipeline under its Future Places programme. The plan allocates up to 10,000 homes in south Poplar and Billingsgate, 3,300 across more than 40 council‑owned sites, and 1,100...
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[INTERVIEW] Creality CEO Pitches Long-Term Growth Story as It Prepares for IPO
Creality, the leading Chinese desktop 3D printer maker, is preparing for an IPO while shifting its narrative from product launches to market penetration. CEO Jack Chen argues the industry’s 20‑30% annual growth and untapped household adoption justify long‑term investor focus....
How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response
Network Rail has deployed drones across its East Midlands routes, enabling mobile operations managers to launch aerial inspections within minutes. Over a 90‑day trial the pilots logged more than 500 minutes of flight time, cutting incident assessment times and reducing...
Tokido Reveals His Top 5 Street Fighter 6 Characters Ahead of Capcom Cup 12 as Phenom Brings Back His Yearly...
Tokido revealed his Season 3 top‑five Street Fighter 6 characters ahead of Capcom Cup 12. His picks—Mai, Ed, Ryu, Blanka and JP—contrast sharply with last year’s list and reflect his focus on characters with strong specials. He dismissed Ken as bottom‑tier and labeled...
Prima Group Appoints Jan Wykrytowicz to Lead Prima+ VOD
Prima Group has appointed Jan Wykrytowicz as director of VOD and commercial services, effective April 1. In the newly created role he will lead the development of the prima+ streaming platform, expand subscription services, digital products and strategic partnerships, and devise new...
BOROS Joins Alter Ego
Jordanian rifler Mohammad “BOROS” Malhas has officially joined the Alter Ego CS:GO roster after a month on the sidelines and a brief stint with JiJieHao. The team, already in the CS Asia Championship closed qualifier, advanced to the upper‑bracket semi‑final...
Japan Commissions Fifth Taigei-Class Submarine
The Japan Maritime Self‑Defense Force has commissioned its fifth Taigei‑class submarine, JS Chogei, delivered by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The 3,000‑ton, 84‑meter vessel uses diesel‑electric propulsion powered by lithium‑ion batteries and incorporates a quieter hull and upgraded sonar compared with the older...
Market Spinning After 'Most Epic Price Reversal in Oil History'
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel before reversing sharply, marking what analysts call the most epic price reversal in oil history. The swing was driven by mixed signals about the U.S.–Iran conflict, including President Trump's comments and hopes of...
FinScan Teams with Nexus AML for Data-First AML Compliance
FinScan has partnered with Nexus AML to deliver a data‑first AML solution that blends real‑time data cleansing with AI‑driven operational services. The alliance targets the chronic data‑quality problem that 59% of compliance professionals say consumes most of their time. By...
US Designation of Afghanistan 'Regrettable,' Afghan Taliban Says
On March 10, 2026, the United States designated Afghanistan as a “state sponsor of wrongful detention,” demanding the release of two American citizens, Mahmood Habibi and Dennis Coyle. Afghan Taliban officials condemned the move as regrettable and urged a diplomatic solution through...
The Digital Signage Summit 2026 Sets the Global Agenda as Registration Opens for Landmark 20th Edition
Early‑bird registration is now open for the Digital Signage Summit 2026, the industry’s premier strategy forum celebrating its 20th anniversary. The two‑day event will take place May 20‑21 at the Hilton Munich Airport and convene senior leaders from retail, DOOH...
Q Collection Launches May 21
Aksys Games announced that Q Collection, a puzzle anthology featuring Q REMASTERED, Q2 HUMANITY and Q with VTUBERS, will launch on Nintendo Switch on May 21 for $29.99. The bundle offers over 1,800 gravity‑based puzzles across single‑player and up‑to‑four‑player modes. Pre‑orders are already live through...
This Spy Tool Has Been Quietly Stealing Data for Years
ESET researchers have uncovered a renewed Sednit campaign that relies on a dual‑implant architecture—BeardShell and the open‑source framework Covenant—each hosted on separate cloud providers for redundancy. The toolkit has been used to conduct long‑term surveillance of Ukrainian military personnel since...
This Wyoming Newspaper Ditched Its Police Blotter
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle stopped publishing its police blotter on March 1, 2026, replacing it with deeper reporting on crime trends and public safety. The eight‑person newsroom, after completing Poynter’s Transforming Crime Coverage course, instituted new policies to protect vulnerable sources...
OceanSound Hires TPG’s Laura Noisten to Lead Capital Markets
OceanSound announced the appointment of Laura Noisten, formerly of TPG, as head of capital markets. The move comes as the firm prepares for a significant expansion in size and operational complexity. Noisten will be tasked with building the necessary capital...
Can the Renault 5 E-Tech Make French Cars Cool Again?
Renault has revived the iconic 5 hatchback as the all‑electric 5 E‑Tech, positioning it as the most stylish French car in years. The EV is offered with 40 kWh and 52 kWh battery packs, delivering up to 250 miles of range and starting at...
Aalberts Reports the Progress of Its Share Buyback Programme 02 – 06 March 2026
Aalberts N.V. disclosed that between 2 March and 6 March 2026 it repurchased 166,300 shares for €5,602,990.88, at an average price of €33.69 per share. This transaction brings the cumulative buyback to 197,900 shares worth €6.72 million since the programme’s launch on 27 February...
Solar on New Builds More Attractive to House Buyers
A new E.ON UK survey of 2,500 adults reveals that 75% of potential homebuyers are more likely to choose a newly built house equipped with solar panels, making solar the most desired low‑carbon feature at 72% preference. Support for mandatory...
Executive Coaching Without Clear Purpose Is Just Conversation
Executive coaching only delivers impact when anchored to a clearly defined business purpose. CHROs must identify the specific leadership gap, transition or cultural challenge before any session begins. Research shows 61% of new executives feel unprepared, contributing to a 50‑60%...
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a systematic approach that converts a product's bill of materials, inventory status, and master production schedule into precise material and production orders. By automating the calculation of dependent demand, MRP ensures components are available exactly...
US Blacklists Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood, Puts Burhan Junta on the Spot
The United States announced that Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood will be listed as a foreign terrorist organization, accusing it of civilian attacks, obstructing peace efforts, and receiving training from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps. The designation, effective March 16, puts General Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan’s...
On Standing Rock, Local News Is Teetering
The Lakota Times shut down in January, leaving Standing Rock with only one other local outlet, KLND Radio, which itself faces a 50% funding cut. Independent newspaper the Teton Times, run by veteran journalist Avis Red Bear, survives on a...
How Time Turned Events Into Its Biggest Revenue Driver
Time has transformed from a legacy news brand into an events powerhouse, with event revenue projected to account for half of its total earnings in 2025, up from 28% in 2023. The company hosted 11 events in 2022 and will...
Clash Royale Celebrates 10 Years and $4.9bn in Player Spending After Resurgence
Supercell’s Clash Royale marked its 10‑year anniversary with a surge in player spending, reaching nearly $5 billion in lifetime revenue and $646.8 million in 2025 alone—a 149 % increase over the prior year. The game’s resurgence follows a series of in‑game overhauls, including...
Buc-Ee’s Is Loved by Shoppers—But It Got a Big Red Flag From the Better Business Bureau. Here’s What You Need...
Buc‑ee’s, the Texas‑based mega‑convenience store chain praised for its massive locations and high customer satisfaction, received an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau. The BBB cited nearly 90 complaints over three years—including overcharging, rude service and unresponsive refunds—and noted...
Meta Is Suing Scammers. Here Is What Affiliate Marketers Should Understand About It.
Meta has launched a series of lawsuits in Brazil, China and Vietnam targeting coordinated "celebrity‑bait" fraud schemes that use deepfakes and cloaking to sell bogus products and investments. The actions focus on two Brazilian individuals, a Brazilian supplement firm, a...
Illegal Mining and Child Labor Concerns Raised in Bas-Uélé Province
Congolese entrepreneur Obed Mutuale warned that illegal artisanal mining is booming in Bas‑Uélé province, with under‑age children increasingly employed at hazardous sites. During a Jan. 18‑25 visit, he called on the DRC central government to intervene urgently, citing weak state oversight...
Arsenal FC Launches Digital Media Platform
Arsenal FC has unveiled a dedicated digital media platform that delivers always‑on content, including videos, articles, and podcasts. The hub is designed to reach the club’s global fanbase with localized stories and behind‑the‑scenes access. By integrating data analytics, Arsenal aims...
NSE Tells Brokers to Disclose and Remit Excess STT Retained for FY24 and Earlier Years
India’s National Stock Exchange has issued a circular directing all brokers and sub‑brokers to disclose any Securities Transaction Tax (STT) collected but not yet deposited for FY 2023‑24 and earlier periods. The directive follows a notice from the Income Tax Department...
Philippine Marine BrahMos Force Stands Up Northern Luzon Unit
The Philippine Marine Corps activated the 273rd Marine Company at Camp Cape Bojeador, extending its BrahMos supersonic anti‑ship missile coastal‑defense regiment into Northern Luzon. The unit joins a three‑battery structure, each battery fielding two launchers, radar and command vehicles, and...
Works Starts on Business Case for Mass Rapid Transit in Greater Cambridge
The Cambridge Growth Company and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority have commissioned a Strategic Outline Business Case to assess a mass rapid transit (MRT) system for Greater Cambridge. Central government departments are funding the study, which WSP will execute,...
Chinese Launch Next-Gen Deepwater Multi-Purpose Offshore Engineering Vessel
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has launched a 126‑metre deepwater multi‑purpose offshore engineering vessel for China National Offshore Oil Corporation’s Shenzhen Offshore Engineering Technology Service. The ship features a 400‑ton crane, a 3,000‑ton cable reel, a 1,600‑HP trencher, a 12‑person...
Radiology Residency Costs Rising, Posing a Potential Barrier to Entering Profession
A new study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology shows radiology residency costs are climbing again after a pandemic‑induced dip. Diagnostic radiology applicants now spend about $3,800 on average, a 65% increase from the 2021‑2022 low, while...
Lime Has Launched a New Subscription Service in London to Make E-Bikes as Cheap as Public Transport – Here’s Everything...
Lime has introduced LimePrime, a £6.99‑per‑month subscription for London e‑bike users that caps the first 20 minutes at £1.70, cheaper than a single tube or bus fare. The plan also includes unlimited unlocks and 30‑minute vehicle reservations. Similar subscription tiers...
KNOT Returns to COSCO Zhoushan for Another Shuttle Tanker
Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) has placed an order for a 154,000 dwt, 279‑metre shuttle tanker at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry in Zhoushan, bringing its total contracts with the Chinese yard to fourteen. The vessel will feature DP2 dynamic positioning, bow‑loading...
How Brits Are Redefining Shopping Habits
Britons are reshaping retail, blending physical stores, online marketplaces, social commerce, and second‑hand platforms. Adobe Express’s survey of 2,000 consumers shows digital purchases grew 29% while visits to independent stores fell 23%, and second‑hand clothing trips rose to 29%. Social...
SS Innovations Raises $18.6M as Surgical Robot Nears US Market
SS Innovations announced an $18.6 million private placement to accelerate its global rollout, including a U.S. launch of the SSi Mantra surgical robot. The company filed for FDA 510(k) clearance in December, with a decision expected by mid‑2026, and aims to compete...
X1 Wind Gets DNV Certification for Floating Wind Platform Design
X1 Wind has secured a DNV Statement of Compliance for the basic design of its X100 floating offshore wind platform. The certification confirms the platform meets international standards for structural integrity, stability and hydrodynamic performance over a 25‑year service life....
The AI Tariff We Are All Going to Pay (And It’s Not Energy Prices)
The article warns that AI’s explosive compute needs are creating an "AI tariff" by monopolizing memory, storage and wafer capacity. DRAM prices have jumped up to 300% and SSD costs have doubled, pushing laptop prices 20‑30% higher. Hyperscalers have locked...