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ZTE Earnings Fall by a Third as Costs Soar
ZTE reported a 33.3% drop in net profit for 2025, falling to RMB 5.6 billion, even as total revenue rose 10.4% to RMB 133.9 billion driven by strong enterprise demand. The core carrier business continued to shrink, with revenue down 10.6% and operating margin slipping by 2.8 percentage points. Higher raw‑material and engineering costs pushed gross margin to 31.3%, an 11.9‑point decline. Meanwhile, R&D spending was trimmed by 5.3% to RMB 22.8 billion, and the company’s Hong Kong shares fell 4.25%.
Terraforming Mars Isn't a Climate Problem—It's an Industrial Nightmare
A new pre‑print by NASA JPL’s Slava Turyshev outlines five terraforming milestones for Mars and quantifies the massive resources required at each stage. To raise surface pressure to just 1 mbar would need roughly the mass of Mars’s moon Deimos, while...
Medidata, CRIO Boost Clinical Trials with Integration
Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand, has partnered with eSource specialist CRIO to automate clinical data flow from site systems into the Medidata Platform. The plug‑and‑play integration now serves over 2,500 research sites in roughly 30 countries, delivering near‑100% data accuracy and...
SL Green’s One Madison Is Fully Occupied
Harvey AI is adding more than 90,000 square feet to its existing lease at SL Green’s One Madison, bringing its total footprint to roughly 185,000 square feet. The expansion pushes the 1.4‑million‑square‑foot Class A tower to 100 percent occupancy, a milestone for the...
Shinji Mikami’s New Studio, ‘Unbound’, Is Building a ‘AAA Original IP’ for Consoles and PC
Shinji Mikami’s newly founded Unbound Games is quietly assembling a high‑end original IP for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC, powered by Unreal Engine 5. The studio, which launched in May 2023, currently employs about 50 developers and plans to triple its headcount...
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Lower CV Risk in Type 2 Diabetes, Regardless of GLP-1 Use
A prospective cohort of 98,261 U.S. veterans with type 2 diabetes found that each additional healthy lifestyle habit—such as a plant‑based diet, regular exercise, non‑smoking, adequate sleep, and stress management—significantly lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events. Participants reporting all eight...
A Guide to Identifying Cheating in Online Video Games in 2026
The 2026 cheating landscape in online games has been reshaped by generative AI, allowing virtually anyone to build sophisticated cheating tools. Traditional hacks such as wallhacks and memory manipulators persist, but new AI‑driven bots and "humanized" models now mimic realistic...
Burger King Names 2 New Agencies Following Viral Whopper Bite Moment
Burger King has tapped Mojo Supermarket as its U.S. social agency of record and Praytell as the public‑relations AOR, aiming to accelerate real‑time, culturally resonant content. The new partners quickly proved their impact with a viral video of President Tom...
A Mechanic Dropped an 8-Pound Socket Down a Missile Silo—And Nearly Caused America’s Chernobyl
In September 1980 a nine‑pound socket fell down the shaft of a Titan‑II ICBM at Missile Complex 374‑7 in Damascus, Arkansas, puncturing the missile’s hull and releasing hypergolic fuel. The vapor ignited, blowing the silo doors off and scattering the...
Airbnb Faces World Cup Shortfall in NYC — New Jersey Is Dominating
Airbnb’s ability to meet World Cup lodging demand in New York City is hampered by the city’s strict short‑term rental bans, driving visitors to seek accommodations across the Hudson River. In New Jersey, short‑term rental occupancy surged 169% on the...
NHAI-Backed Raajmarg InvIT to Launch ₹6,000-Crore IPO on March 11
Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (InvIT), backed by the National Highways Authority of India, is launching a ₹6,000‑crore IPO on March 11, priced between ₹99 and ₹100 per unit. The InvIT will own five toll‑road assets across Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu...
HPV-Related Precancerous Condition Tied to CVD Risk
Researchers analyzing nearly 30,000 Swedish women aged 15‑24 with prior cervical high‑grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) found a markedly elevated risk of cardiovascular disease compared with over 149,000 matched controls. Hazard ratios indicated a 20% increase in overall CVD, with...
Avicii’s Former Manager’s Defamation Lawsuit Against DJ’s Estate Dismissed
Swedish District Court dismissed former Avicii manager Arash “Ash” Pournouri’s defamation lawsuit against the DJ’s estate and family on procedural grounds. Pournouri alleged that a Netflix documentary and two posthumous biographies portrayed him as responsible for Tim Bergling’s mental illness...
The 9 Safest Cars to Buy Right Now, From the BMW X5 to the Toyota Camry, According to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has identified nine 2025 vehicles—from the BMW X5 SUV to the Toyota Camry sedan—as the safest options currently on the market. The list evaluates crash‑avoidance, occupant protection, and braking performance, factoring in advanced driver‑assist systems and real‑world handling....
Labor Law Updates Every Healthcare Employer Needs to Know
Healthcare employers are facing heightened labor activity, especially in unionized hospitals across the Northeast and New York City, prompting concerns over staffing ratios, wages, and broader workforce strategy. Littler Law is hosting a webinar on April 16, 2026, to dissect...
Nuclear Power for Commercial Vessels Central to ABS, HD Hyundai JDP
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has partnered with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to launch a joint development project for a nuclear‑powered electric propulsion system. The collaboration will produce a conceptual design, electrical...
Flowfinity Streams Unifies Remote Monitoring and Field Operations for Municipal Infrastructure
Flowfinity Inc. launched Flowfinity Streams, an industrial remote‑monitoring platform tailored for utilities and municipalities. The solution merges IoT sensor data, work‑order management, compliance reporting, and a no‑code workflow engine into a single environment. In a pilot with a major U.S....
It’s Time for Law Firms to Own AML
Law firms are facing mounting anti‑money‑laundering (AML) obligations as regulators view them as the weakest link in the compliance chain. Criminals increasingly exploit legal transactions, from onboarding to conveyancing, to mask illicit funds. The article argues that relying on banks’...
Garnica Launches EverPly Laminate on Plywood Solution
Garnica and Genesis Products unveiled EverPly+, a thermally fused laminate (TFL) panel built on Garnica’s void‑free Efficiency Poplar plywood. Showcased at KBIS 2026, the solution tackles traditional TFL issues such as thickness variability, core inconsistency, weight, and durability. Compared with...
Pre-Markets Down as Middle East Tensions Remain
Pre‑market trading is under pressure as the Iran conflict pushes WTI and Brent crude above $100 a barrel, lifting oil prices 78% year‑to‑date. Major indices are slipping, with the Dow down 1.16%, the S&P 500 off 1.05% and the Nasdaq losing...
Greater Las Vegas Area Housing Market Shifts to Buyers
The Las Vegas housing market tipped toward buyers in February 2026 as median single‑family prices slipped to $481,995, a 0.6% year‑over‑year decline, and condo prices fell 5.9%. Inventory rose sharply, with a 17.2% increase in listed single‑family homes and a...
Eurofima to Finance More Fleet Types in Revised Lending Framework
Eurofima has overhauled its lending framework to finance a broader range of rolling stock, adding new metro trains, light‑rail vehicles, infrastructure maintenance units, wagons and, in certain cases, locomotives for public service contracts. The revised terms extend financing horizons beyond...
India's Inter-Regional Transmission Capacity to Hit 143 GW by 2027: Shripad Naik
India’s inter‑regional transmission capacity is slated to rise to 143 GW by 2027 and 168 GW by 2032, supporting an anticipated peak demand of 388 GW in 2032. The National Grid will expand to 6.48 lakh circuit‑kilometres and boost transformation capacity to 2,345 GVA. Current...
Donut Lab Solid-State Battery Retains 97.7% Charge After 10 Days in Third Test
Donut Lab's third independent test by Finland's VTT confirms its solid‑state cell retains 97.7% of charge after a 10‑day idle period. The test measured a 26.5 Ah capacity at 1C and, after charging to 50% SOC, recovered 13.03 Ah, with only a...
The Psychology of Aerial Bombardment
A Dartmouth study of 23,000 U.S. air operations in Afghanistan (2006‑2011) finds that both lethal strikes and non‑lethal shows of force trigger a surge in Taliban attacks, lasting at least 120 days. The research introduces a reputational‑psychology theory: insurgents retaliate...
Towage Giant Delivers Record Results, Eyes Global Expansion
SAAM reported record 2025 results, posting $80.4 million net income and a 15% EBITDA rise to $216.9 million, driven by robust towage operations. Revenue grew 9% to over $526 million in the towage segment, delivering a 35.6% margin, while its Aerosan logistics unit...
Aviation Insurers Impose New Rules on Middle East Flights
Leading aviation insurers, including Germany’s HDI Global and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, announced new underwriting requirements for flights to several Middle Eastern countries. Operators must obtain advance notification and explicit insurer approval for destinations such as Iran, Iraq, Israel,...
Why Hotels Are Rethinking Traditional Cable TV
Hotel operators are reevaluating traditional coaxial cable TV as guest expectations shift toward streaming and seamless in‑room technology. Research shows Wi‑Fi remains a priority, but access to personal streaming apps now outranks linear television. Aging cable infrastructure incurs rising maintenance...
Supreme Court Takes On The Future Of DTC Wine Shipping
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to Arizona’s law that forces out‑of‑state wine retailers to maintain a physical storefront in the state before shipping to Arizona consumers. Critics argue the rule breaches the Dormant Commerce Clause...
Spain Competition Watchdog Investigates Insurers
Spain’s National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) has opened an investigation into the country’s insurance sector over alleged coordination on compensation claim coverage and the exchange of client information. The probe focuses on potential collusion that could distort pricing...
2017 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS Sport Shift UTV
Yamaha’s 2017 YXZ1000R SS Sport Shift UTV introduces a paddle‑shifted 5‑speed sequential transmission that eliminates the clutch pedal while preserving a manual‑like driving experience. The system adds automatic downshift and launch control, making high‑performance off‑road driving accessible to both novices...
CG Re Launches Aviation Practice
CG Re announced the launch of a dedicated aviation practice, expanding its reinsurance brokerage services into commercial airlines, aircraft lessors, OEMs, and emerging drone operators. The new unit will provide underwriting, risk‑management, and claims expertise, leveraging CG Re's global network...
TT-Line Switches Two RO/ROs to Bio-LNG
TT‑Line switched its Baltic ro‑ro ferries Nils Holgersson and Peter Pan to bio‑LNG in 2025, achieving a near‑zero emissions profile. The vessels, commissioned in 2022‑23 and powered by Everllence dual‑fuel engines, ran on renewable LNG without any performance loss. Tests...
Why Private Credit Stress Matters to the ILS Market: Corbett, Shuriken Capital
Brad Corbett of Shuriken Capital warns that mounting stress in private credit markets could spill over into the insurance‑linked securities (ILS) space. He identifies three transmission channels: correlated redemption pressure, tighter capital supply for new cat‑bond issuance, and a renewed...
BluGlass Enters AUS$1.25m Development Program with US Tier-1 Defence Prime for Visible GaN DFB Lasers and Gain Chips
BluGlass Ltd has secured a AUS$1.25 million, 14‑24‑month development program with a US tier‑1 defence prime to deliver visible GaN distributed feedback (DFB) lasers and gain chips. The initial AUS$560,000 purchase order will fund the first phase, with payments linked to...
Mercedes Considers Sharing South Africa Plant With China’s GWM
Mercedes‑Benz is in talks to share its East London, South Africa plant with Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor. The co‑manufacturing proposal aims to boost plant utilization as U.S. tariffs on Chinese vehicles increase. GWM has submitted a formal request to...
Amanda Meade Takes Us Inside the Kyle and Jackie ‘O’ Bust-Up – Podcast
The long‑running Kyle and Jackie O breakfast show was taken off the air after Kyle Sandilands was suspended for serious misconduct, sparking an on‑air bust‑up with co‑host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson. Both presenters are reportedly weighing legal options, while Jackie O...
PBS Aerospace Secured a Multi-Year Subcontract with Zone 5 Technologies to Expand US Turbojet Engine Production
PBS Aerospace, the U.S. arm of Czech PBS Group, landed a multi‑year subcontract with California‑based Zone 5 Technologies valued at several tens of millions of dollars. The agreement tasks the Roswell, Georgia plant—recently expanded with a $20 million investment—to produce the...
Live Nation Settles with DOJ in Deal that Seeks to Avert Breakup with Ticketmaster
Live Nation reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a high‑profile antitrust lawsuit that sought to split Ticketmaster from its parent. The agreement requires Live Nation to divest certain amphitheaters and to open its ticketing platform to...
First IPO From Gift City Rescheduled Amid Middle East ‘Uncertainties’; to Open March 16
XED Executive Development Ltd, the first company to list on India’s Gift City International Financial Services Centre, has postponed its IPO opening to March 16‑24, 2026 due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, specifically the Iran‑US‑Israel conflict. The dollar‑denominated offering,...
2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T 4-Door Aims For Broad Appeal, And Kind Of Succeeds
Dodge’s 2026 Charger Sixpack R/T 4‑door re‑enters the market as the brand’s most affordable performance sedan, powered by a 420‑hp Hurricane 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo inline‑six. It delivers 0‑60 mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 127 mph, while offering...
How Does Early Pregnancy Lower Breast Cancer Risk? Odd Cells Could Offer Clues
Researchers reported in Nature Communications that early pregnancy prevents the accumulation of a novel hybrid mammary cell type in mice. These cells, which produce the inflammatory cytokine IL33, increase with age in never‑pregnant females and are linked to tissue changes...
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Heads to Switch Next Month
XSEED announced that *Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta* will debut on Nintendo Switch on April 28, 2026, joining its existing PS4, Vita, and PC releases. Digital copies are priced at $29.99, while a Day One physical edition retails for $59.99 and...
Aldi Begins Renovations on Newly Acquired Florida Distribution Center
Aldi has launched a $35.1 million renovation of its Baldwin, Florida distribution center, converting the former C&S Wholesale Grocers site into a modern hub for perishable and dry goods. The upgrade, split between $22 million for 391,600 sq ft of refrigerated space and $13 million...
Gurit Composite Materials Play Central Role in Latest Shearwater Racing Catamaran Design
Gurit’s Ampreg epoxy, Spabond adhesive and Corecell M foam are at the heart of Zest Boatworks’ newest Shearwater catamaran, a 100% carbon‑fiber, foam‑cored racer celebrating the class’s 70‑year legacy. The vessel replaces the historic timber construction with a high‑stiffness, low‑weight...
Report: Texas Needs ‘Hundreds of Thousands’ of New Homes to Meet Demand
Realtor.com’s latest report finds Texas faces a severe housing shortfall, needing hundreds of thousands of new homes to keep pace with rapid population growth and in‑migration. Despite leading the nation in homebuilding, the state’s supply lagged for a second consecutive...
US Military Tested Device That May Be Tied To Havana Syndrome On Rats, Sheep
U.S. intelligence agents reportedly acquired a miniaturized microwave weapon from a Russian criminal network and secretly tested it on rats and sheep at a military facility. The animal experiments produced injuries that mirror the neurological symptoms reported by diplomats and...
Square, SumUp, Shopify: Data Streaming for Real-Time Point-of-Sale (POS)
Point‑of‑sale systems are evolving from simple cash registers into real‑time, connected platforms that handle payments, inventory, and customer insights. Mobile payment leaders Square, SumUp, and Shopify now offer SMBs enterprise‑grade POS capabilities, blurring the line between payment processors and commerce...
6 Steps to Finding an Executive Coach Who Fits Your Culture (and Fixes Your Blind Spots)
The article outlines a six‑step framework for selecting an executive coach that truly fits a company’s culture and leadership needs. It emphasizes starting with clearly defined coaching goals that tie directly to business outcomes, then narrowing the pool to coaches...
View Photos of the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T
Stellantis unveiled the 2026 Dodge Charger R/T, powered by the standard‑output Hurricane twin‑turbo 3.0‑liter inline‑six that also underpins the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wagoneer. The R/T delivers roughly 420 horsepower, about 130 hp less than the 550‑hp Scat Pack, and...