
Mario Tennis Fever Review: A Colorful Tennis Game with Shallow Content
Mario Tennis Fever arrives on the Nintendo Switch 2 as the latest entry in a three‑decade‑old sub‑series, offering bright, cartoony tennis with a roster of familiar characters and collectible rackets. The game’s Adventure mode functions more as a prolonged tutorial than a narrative experience, limiting its appeal beyond casual play. Core match mechanics are solid, featuring gauge‑filled special shots and diverse racket effects that keep matches lively. However, the overall package feels shallow, providing limited long‑term engagement despite its multiplayer variety.

EEOC Letter Cautions Corporate America to Discontinue Unlawful DEI Programs
On February 26, 2026 the EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas sent a warning letter to the Fortune 500, cautioning that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives could violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The notice echoes Trump‑era executive orders...

Twitch FPS Legend Shroud "Can't Believe" Marathon Is so Hard — "You Play ARC Raiders and It's Like You're Playing...
Bungie’s new extraction shooter Marathon has been hailed as far tougher than ARC Raiders, catching top Twitch FPS streamer Shroud off guard. The game’s aggressive PvP focus, short time‑to‑kill and lethal AI enemies create a hardcore experience unlike the more...
Prasad Out At FDA, Turning Critics’ Focus Back To Makary
Vinay Prasad, the FDA’s controversial biologics chief, has announced his departure, marking his second exit within a year. His resignation follows a public dispute over the agency’s handling of rare disease drug approvals, intensifying scrutiny of FDA decision‑making. Critics are...
1540 Broadway Secures 74K SF of New Office Leases
GFP Real Estate and BDT & MSD Partners announced that 1540 Broadway has secured over 74,000 sq ft of new long‑term office leases. Pandora Jewelry expanded its footprint to 55,872 sq ft across the 34th floor and an existing lease, while Woori Bank New York Agency signed...
[Perspectives] Cancer in Pregnancy: Navigating Two Medical Systems
A 37‑year‑old woman was diagnosed with triple‑negative breast cancer with lymph‑node metastasis at 29 weeks pregnant. Treated within Australia’s high‑standard health system, she faced the dual challenge of oncology and obstetric care. The piece highlights systemic complexities when cancer intersects...
[Correspondence] Call to Enhance Civilian and Military Blood Preparedness
In February 2026 the NATO Blood Panel met in Brussels and issued a correspondence urging both military and civilian blood services to improve surge capacity for future conflicts and crises. The authors note that whole blood, especially low‑titer O, is...
[Correspondence] Time to Change Internal Medicine Training for UK Resident Doctors
Internal medicine training (IMT) recruitment in the UK saw the median shortlisting score climb to 21 in 2026, up from 15 the previous year, as applicants self‑rate across expanded portfolio domains. A five‑point bonus now rewards candidates who apply exclusively...

Path of Exile's Mirage Expansion Update Is Live
Grinding Gear Games has launched the Mirage expansion for Path of Exile across PC and consoles, introducing the Mirage League—a revamped end‑game map system. Players now rescue Djinn trapped in parallel‑world map encounters, selecting wish modifiers that alter each run....
South Bow Eyes Increase in Oil Export Capacity to US
South Bow Energy is pursuing binding take‑or‑pay agreements from Canadian producers to fund a new pipeline spur that would add 450,000 barrels per day of crude to its Keystone system. The line would feed directly into the existing Keystone network,...
CMS Gives States Two Options To Transition To Six-Month Medicaid Eligibility Checks
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that beginning in 2027 states must move Medicaid eligibility checks from annual to six‑month intervals for the expansion population. States have two pathways: an immediate transition for all eligible beneficiaries or...

Planet Financial Grows 58% in Originations, 21% Servicing
Planet Financial Group reported a 58% jump in originations to $28.6 billion and a 21% increase in its servicing portfolio to $144.8 billion for 2025, achieved organically despite recent acquisitions. The growth was driven by strong retail retention (52% rise to $2.5 billion)...
Is Crimson Desert an RPG? Answered
Pearl Abyss positions *Crimson Desert* as an open‑world action‑adventure rather than a traditional RPG, omitting classic leveling and skill‑tree mechanics. The game still incorporates RPG‑style skills, equipment upgrades, and character growth earned through exploration and quest completion. Scheduled for a...

Fugazi Is Opening a Los Angeles Store
Fugazi, the Los Angeles‑born streetwear label founded by Trevor Gorji in 2017, is launching its second brick‑and‑mortar shop in West Hollywood. The brand’s first flagship opened in New York’s Lower East Side in 2024 and includes the le Gaz café, blending retail...
Qatar’s Al-Kaabi: Market Missing Giant LNG Shortfall
Qatar’s energy minister Khalid al‑Kaabi warned that the ongoing Middle‑East conflict is creating a far larger shortfall in liquefied natural gas (LNG) than market participants anticipate. Damage to export terminals and logistical bottlenecks are curbing Qatar’s ability to meet its...

Hospitals Can Use 2026 to Prepare for CMS TEAM Bundled Payment Risk
The CMS Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) is a mandatory five‑year bundled‑payment program affecting roughly 750 hospitals in 188 markets. 2026 serves as an upside‑only rehearsal year, but starting in 2027 up to 20 % of a hospital’s target reimbursement for...
Prolonged Disruption Turns Focus to Inventories
The International Energy Agency’s chief announced that global oil markets are currently well‑supplied, eliminating any immediate need to tap strategic inventories. While some regions continue to experience supply disruptions, the agency sees no justification for coordinated production cuts at this...
GLP-1 Drugs and 8 Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Lower Cardiovascular Risk
A large observational study of 98,261 U.S. veterans with type 2 diabetes found that using GLP‑1 receptor agonists together with six to eight healthy lifestyle habits lowered major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 43% compared with low‑habit, non‑GLP‑1 users. Both the...
Being at High Altitudes Could Help Blood Sugar Control: Here's Why
Researchers found that low‑oxygen environments cause red blood cells to multiply and increase GLUT1 expression, turning them into a powerful glucose sink. In mice, chronic hypoxia improved glucose tolerance and reversed hyperglycemia, an effect replicated by the experimental drug HypoxyStat...

Study Finds 7 Hours and 19 Minutes of Sleep May Be Best for Insulin Sensitivity
A cross‑sectional analysis of 23,475 adults identified 7 hours 19 minutes (≈7.3 h) of nightly sleep as the sweet spot for insulin sensitivity, measured by estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR). Sleep durations shorter than this point showed lower eGDR, while longer sleep was linked...

Oil Price at Two-Year High After Qatar Warns All Gulf Production Could Stop Within Days
Oil prices surged to a two‑year high after Qatar’s energy minister warned that all Gulf oil and gas exporters could cease production within days amid the escalating Middle‑East conflict. Brent crude rose above $93 a barrel, and the minister suggested...

Arizona Considers Legislation to Deter DEI Programs and Policies
Arizona's House Bill 2135, passed by the state House and pending in the Senate, would create a private right of action allowing employees to sue employers for violating state or federal prohibitions on DEI policies. The bill sets a minimum...

'The Court's Hands Are Tied': Major Insurers Avoid Antitrust Class Action
A federal judge granted motions by Aetna, Elevance Health, and UnitedHealth to compel arbitration, removing a pending antitrust class action from the courts. The ruling forces the dispute into private arbitration, a venue that typically limits discovery and collective redress....

Midwest Games Names Adam Orth as COO
Midwest Games, a publisher focused on non‑traditional gaming spaces, announced Adam Orth as its new chief operating officer. The company also appointed Cisco Maldonado and Charlotte Cook as executive advisers to steer publishing strategy. Orth brings operational expertise from previous...
Inside Trump’s Long-Term Economic Strategy, with EXIM Bank’s John Jovanovic
John Jovanovic, chairman of the U.S. Export‑Import Bank, outlined a long‑term economic agenda that aligns with former President Trump’s focus on export resilience and strategic stockpiles. He detailed Project Vault, a demand‑driven critical‑mineral reserve designed to curb just‑in‑time vulnerabilities. Jovanovic also...

EverQuest 2's Chronoportal Phenomenon Event Returns For 2026, Letting Players Tackle Old Foes
The Chronoportal Phenomenon anniversary event is back in EverQuest 2 for 2026, letting players travel through portals to relive classic dungeons and boss fights. New rewards include 11 shop items from Erben Delki and the “Essence of a Time Past” weapon...

Litigation Trends to Watch: 'Cashless ATM' Fees, Manager Misclassifications and ShinyHunters Cyberattack Trigger Suits
A wave of litigation is sweeping multiple industries, from fintech to health insurance and pharmaceuticals. Consumer groups are targeting cashless ATM transaction fees, while Aetna, Elevance Health and UnitedHealth secured court orders compelling arbitration of antitrust claims. The 1st Circuit...

‘Important to Balance’: As CMS Reviews Nursing Home Antipsychotic Measure, Agency Comments on Dilemma
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is actively reviewing its antipsychotic quality measure for nursing homes, aiming to distinguish appropriate from inappropriate prescribing. The agency’s latest hybrid method, which blends Minimum Data Set and claims data, has drawn...

Under Standstill Rule, Rogers Obligated to Freeze Movement of Corus Channels: Appeal Court
The Federal Court of Appeal rejected Rogers' challenge to two CRTC decisions that barred the cable operator from repackaging or removing Corus Entertainment’s Slice, Home and Flavour channels. The court interpreted the regulatory "standstill" rule as freezing all contract terms,...
Vinay Prasad, Controversial FDA Leader, to Again Depart Agency
Vinay Prasad, the controversial head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, will leave the agency in April after a tumultuous year marked by stricter vaccine guidelines and a new pathway for ultra‑rare gene therapies. His tenure saw...
Marx Realty Launches Expansion at Yonkers’ Cross County Center
Marx Realty has broken ground on a 58,000‑square‑foot expansion at Cross County Center in Yonkers, adding a 14,000‑sq ft single‑story building and a 44,000‑sq ft two‑story structure. The project includes a four‑acre park and boardwalk that will serve as the mall’s new...
Larger Retailers Are Launching Their Own Beauty Brands, While the Luxury Fashion Market Gap Widens
Listrak’s 2026 Beauty and Fashion Benchmarks report, analyzing 130 billion emails and SMS messages from 1,000 e‑commerce clients, forecasts major shifts in retail. Larger retailers such as Gap and Old Navy are launching proprietary beauty brands to capture growth, while AI‑enabled...

India’s Hidden Air Cargo Corridors Present Major Opportunity for Global Carriers
India’s air cargo exports are increasingly coming from Tier 2 and Tier 3 manufacturing centres, now accounting for about 35% of total shipments. Yet most international capacity remains concentrated at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, handling roughly 65% of cargo, leaving a...
Army’s FUZE Program Speeds Path to Fielding Emerging Tech
The Army’s FUZE Innovation Engine, launched in September, applies a venture‑capital‑style funding model to accelerate defense prototypes and move successful technologies from lab to field in months rather than years. By combining rapid financing with forward‑deployed acquisition officers, FUZE creates...
Which Basins Will Supply US LNG Build-Out? Maybe All of Them
U.S. LNG demand is set to surge, but the Haynesville Shale’s production is waning, forcing gas producers to look beyond traditional sources. Analysts argue that the upcoming export capacity will be fed by a mix of basins—including the Permian, Marcellus,...
US AI Boom Creates Big Market Opportunity for Renewable Gas
The United States is experiencing a rapid surge in artificial‑intelligence workloads, prompting a projected 30 percent increase in electricity demand by 2030. To satisfy this growth, utilities are turning to renewable natural gas (RNG) as a low‑carbon, dispatchable fuel for data...
BlackRock-AES Deal Highlights Gas' Edge Over Renewable Power
A BlackRock‑led consortium will take AES private in a $33.4 billion deal, valuing the power producer at roughly $70 billion. The transaction underscores private‑equity interest in regulated energy assets amid soaring electricity demand. It also highlights the competitive pressure gas and nuclear...
Market View: Ample Supply Mutes War's Impact on US Gas Prices
The war in the Middle East has driven global oil benchmarks to multi‑year highs, yet U.S. gasoline prices have remained relatively modest. Ample domestic crude output and record‑high gasoline inventories have insulated the U.S. market from the price shock. Retail...

How to the Solve the Final Puzzle in Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem’s final puzzle requires a full play‑through ending with Marie’s doll in the inventory, a condition triggered by a precise sequence of actions in the basement and care centre. Players must wait for blood to pool, survive a...

The Elder Scrolls Online Previews the DLCs Update 49 Will Integrate Into the Base Game
Update 49 launches next week, integrating four legacy DLCs—Dark Brotherhood, Thieves Guild, Orisinum, and Imperial City—directly into The Elder Scrolls Online base game. The content becomes free, accessible via the Collectibles > Stories menu, and includes new PvP/PvE zones, dungeons, and...

ITV's New Dalziel and Pascoe Reboot Gets Update as New Leads Unite for Set Photo Together
ITV has started filming a six‑episode reboot of the classic crime series Dalziel and Pascoe, featuring Kerry Godliman as Detective Inspector Andrea Dalziel and Nina Singh as Detective Sergeant Paige Pascoe. The production was announced on Instagram with a behind‑the‑scenes photo of...
Clear Height Completes Disposition of Elk Grove Village Industrial Property
Clear Height Properties and Harbert Management have completed the disposition of the Triangle Corporate Center, a multi‑tenant flex industrial asset in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The property, situated less than a mile from Interstate 90 and minutes from O’Hare Airport, offers...
Nike Teamed Up With IRAK To Drop An Air Force 1 “City Hero”
Nike has teamed with renowned graffiti artist Kunle Martins, known as IRAK, to release an all‑black Air Force 1 "City Hero" featuring a scratch‑away heel emblazoned with his hand‑style lettering. The sneaker is being sold exclusively through a SNKRS Stash...
Beyond Mining: Oklahoma Bets on Refining to Anchor US Critical Minerals Supply Chain
U.S. critical‑minerals strategy is shifting from mining to processing, and Oklahoma is positioning itself as a domestic hub for refining, smelting and magnet manufacturing. The state is courting major projects, including a $4 billion aluminum smelter by Emirates Global Aluminium at...

Best Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (March 6-8 2026)
This weekend’s Xbox Game Pass lineup highlights three standout titles: the classic Resident Evil 2 remake, the visually striking indie sequel Planet of Lana 2, and the genre‑defining deck‑builder Slay the Spire. While newer releases like Pokémon Pokopia and Slay the Spire 2...
Highmark Health Generates $28M in Value with Google AI
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh‑based payer‑provider, reported $27.9 million in generated value for 2025 from its Google Cloud‑built AI assistant, Sidekick. Employees have prompted the tool more than six million times, expanding active use cases to 74, up from 31 the previous...
Colliers Closes Sale of 748K-SF Industrial Facility Near KC Airport
Colliers has completed the sale of a 748,833‑square‑foot modern bulk industrial facility in Platte City, Missouri, within the Kansas City metropolitan area. The 2024‑built distribution center, featuring 36‑foot clear heights, 74 dock doors, 7 drive‑in doors, and 463 parking stalls,...
Defense Watch: Parts Framework, Canadian CCA, PWSA Ideas, Startup Raises
The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates the first 100 days of the U.S. “Epic Fury” operation against Iran cost $3.7 billion, highlighting unbudgeted munitions spending. The Pentagon is expanding framework agreements to secure F‑35 parts and other critical munitions,...
Fischersund Stages First Scented Concert in Paris
Fischersund, the Icelandic art‑perfume collective, staged its inaugural scented concert in Paris at Dover Street Market, unveiling the new fragrance Faux Flora No. 1. The immersive event blended live music, projected visuals, and a 5‑ml perfume vial to create a multisensory narrative inspired...

IRS Seeks to Scrap Basis‑shifting TOI Reporting Regulations
The Internal Revenue Service has issued proposed regulations to withdraw the basis‑shifting transaction‑of‑interest (TOI) reporting rules that were finalized in January 2025. The withdrawal would be treated as effective retroactively to Jan. 14, 2025, allowing taxpayers and advisers to consider the rules...