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EEOC Letter Cautions Corporate America to Discontinue Unlawful DEI Programs
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By National Law Review – Employment Law
Twitch FPS Legend Shroud "Can't Believe" Marathon Is so Hard — "You Play ARC Raiders and It's Like You're Playing...
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Windows Central
Prasad Out At FDA, Turning Critics’ Focus Back To Makary
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Inside Health Policy
1540 Broadway Secures 74K SF of New Office Leases
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Connect CRE
[Perspectives] Cancer in Pregnancy: Navigating Two Medical Systems
NewsMar 6, 2026

[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...

By The Lancet
[Correspondence] Call to Enhance Civilian and Military Blood Preparedness
NewsMar 6, 2026

[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...

By The Lancet
[Correspondence] Time to Change Internal Medicine Training for UK Resident Doctors
NewsMar 6, 2026

[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...

By The Lancet
Path of Exile's Mirage Expansion Update Is Live
NewsMar 6, 2026

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....

By MMORPG.com
South Bow Eyes Increase in Oil Export Capacity to US
NewsMar 6, 2026

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,...

By Energy Intelligence
CMS Gives States Two Options To Transition To Six-Month Medicaid Eligibility Checks
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Inside Health Policy
Planet Financial Grows 58% in Originations, 21% Servicing
NewsMar 6, 2026

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)...

By National Mortgage News
Is Crimson Desert an RPG? Answered
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Dot Esports
Fugazi Is Opening a Los Angeles Store
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Complex – Style
Qatar’s Al-Kaabi: Market Missing Giant LNG Shortfall
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Energy Intelligence
Hospitals Can Use 2026 to Prepare for CMS TEAM Bundled Payment Risk
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By HFMA – Healthcare Financial Management Association
Prolonged Disruption Turns Focus to Inventories
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Energy Intelligence
GLP-1 Drugs and 8 Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Lower Cardiovascular Risk
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Medical News Today
Being at High Altitudes Could Help Blood Sugar Control: Here's Why
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Medical News Today
Study Finds 7 Hours and 19 Minutes of Sleep May Be Best for Insulin Sensitivity
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Medical News Today
Oil Price at Two-Year High After Qatar Warns All Gulf Production Could Stop Within Days
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By BBC Business
Arizona Considers Legislation to Deter DEI Programs and Policies
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By National Law Review – Employment Law
'The Court's Hands Are Tied': Major Insurers Avoid Antitrust Class Action
NewsMar 6, 2026

'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....

By Law.com (ALM)
Midwest Games Names Adam Orth as COO
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By GamesBeat
Inside Trump’s Long-Term Economic Strategy, with EXIM Bank’s John Jovanovic
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Atlantic Council – All Content
EverQuest 2's Chronoportal Phenomenon Event Returns For 2026, Letting Players Tackle Old Foes
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By MMORPG.com
Litigation Trends to Watch: 'Cashless ATM' Fees, Manager Misclassifications and ShinyHunters Cyberattack Trigger Suits
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Law.com (ALM)
‘Important to Balance’: As CMS Reviews Nursing Home Antipsychotic Measure, Agency Comments on Dilemma
NewsMar 6, 2026

‘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...

By Skilled Nursing News
Under Standstill Rule, Rogers Obligated to Freeze Movement of Corus Channels: Appeal Court
NewsMar 6, 2026

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,...

By Cartt.ca (Canada)
Vinay Prasad, Controversial FDA Leader, to Again Depart Agency
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Healthcare Dive (Industry Dive)
Marx Realty Launches Expansion at Yonkers’ Cross County Center
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Connect CRE
Larger Retailers Are Launching Their Own Beauty Brands, While the Luxury Fashion Market Gap Widens
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By WWD
India’s Hidden Air Cargo Corridors Present Major Opportunity for Global Carriers
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Air Cargo Week
Army’s FUZE Program Speeds Path to Fielding Emerging Tech
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By GovernmentCIO Media & Research
Which Basins Will Supply US LNG Build-Out? Maybe All of Them
NewsMar 6, 2026

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,...

By Energy Intelligence
US AI Boom Creates Big Market Opportunity for Renewable Gas
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Energy Intelligence
BlackRock-AES Deal Highlights Gas' Edge Over Renewable Power
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Energy Intelligence
Market View: Ample Supply Mutes War's Impact on US Gas Prices
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Energy Intelligence
How to the Solve the Final Puzzle in Resident Evil Requiem
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By GamesRadar+
The Elder Scrolls Online Previews the DLCs Update 49 Will Integrate Into the Base Game
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By MMORPG.com
ITV's New Dalziel and Pascoe Reboot Gets Update as New Leads Unite for Set Photo Together
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Digital Spy – TV
Clear Height Completes Disposition of Elk Grove Village Industrial Property
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Connect CRE
Nike Teamed Up With IRAK To Drop An Air Force 1 “City Hero”
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Sneaker News
Beyond Mining: Oklahoma Bets on Refining to Anchor US Critical Minerals Supply Chain
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By MINING.com
Best Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (March 6-8 2026)
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Polygon (Gaming)
Highmark Health Generates $28M in Value with Google AI
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Colliers Closes Sale of 748K-SF Industrial Facility Near KC Airport
NewsMar 6, 2026

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,...

By Connect CRE
Defense Watch: Parts Framework, Canadian CCA, PWSA Ideas, Startup Raises
NewsMar 6, 2026

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,...

By Defense Daily
Fischersund Stages First Scented Concert in Paris
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By WWD
IRS Seeks to Scrap Basis‑shifting TOI Reporting Regulations
NewsMar 6, 2026

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...

By The Tax Adviser (AICPA & CIMA)