Pratt & Whitney Wins $256.3m Contract Modification for F135 Spares
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Military Engines unit secured a $256.26 million modification to contract N0001920D0013, adding advanced long‑lead materials for F‑135 propulsion system spares supporting the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The award covers depot lay‑in material, the global spares pool, and country‑unique spares for U.S. services, partner nations and foreign military sales customers, with work slated for completion by December 2029. The majority of production will occur in East Hartford, Connecticut (73.8 %), with additional work in Cromwell, Connecticut and other U.S. sites. This follows a recent $230.56 million contract for long‑lead components for F‑135 Lot 20, underscoring ongoing demand for engine support.
Frequency and Flightpath Join Forces to Streamline Podcast Monetization
Frequency and Flightpath announced a strategic partnership that integrates Flightpath’s predictive analytics with Frequency’s Premium Publisher Network marketplace. The combined solution gives podcast publishers real‑time inventory insights, enabling coordinated cross‑network sales and reducing unsold ad slots. By embedding forecasting directly...
The 3 Top Car Headaches Drivers Are Dealing With in 2026
JD Power’s 2026 Vehicle Dependability Study shows a record high in software‑related problems, with infotainment systems topping the list. Forty percent of owners received over‑the‑air updates in the past year, yet only 27% felt any improvement and OTA patches coincided...
IRS Dirty Dozen Adds New Capital Gains Scheme for 2026
The IRS’s 2026 Dirty Dozen list introduces a new entry targeting abusive undistributed long‑term capital gains claims filed on Form 2439. Scammers are inflating or fabricating these filings, often linking them to nonexistent or misrepresented investment funds and real‑estate trusts. The...
Northrop Grumman CIRCM System Selected for Germany’s CH-47 Chinook
Germany will acquire 47 Northrop Grumman Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) systems for its newly ordered CH‑47F Block II Chinook fleet, marking the first delivery of the technology to the country. The procurement supports NATO‑driven combat‑readiness upgrades and dovetails with a $876.42 million contract...
Brazil’s Moya Targets 2027 for First Heavylift Cargo Drone Services
Brazilian startup Moya announced it will begin operating its heavy‑lift cargo eVTOL service in 2027. The company highlights the rapid expansion of the global logistics market, which is expected to reach $5.951 trillion by 2030 with a 7.2% annual growth rate....
Can We Observe Earth-Like Exoplanets From Our Own Planet?
A hybrid observatory that pairs a space‑based starshade with large ground‑based telescopes such as the ELT can achieve the extreme contrast needed to directly image Earth‑like exoplanets. The study, led by Nobel laureates John C. Mather and Michel Mayor, demonstrates...
Supermarkets Hit by Falling Demand for Nitrite-Cured Bacon Due to Cancer Fears
UK supermarkets are experiencing a notable decline in nitrite‑cured bacon sales, dropping 7.3% over the 12‑week period to January 25, equating to a £18.7 million loss. At the same time, nitrite‑free bacon is gaining traction, with sales rising 21.7% to £9.4 million....
Nielsen Modernizes, Launching “mSurvey” For Digital Data Collection
Nielsen has introduced mSurvey, a digital diary system that modernizes how the company gathers listening habits from U.S. radio audiences. The platform replaces the legacy paper diaries and expands measurement to include podcasts, satellite radio, and digital music streams. By...
IRS Releases Proposed Regs on Trump Accounts
The IRS and Treasury have issued proposed regulations for the Trump‑account pilot program, which will deposit a one‑time $1,000 into accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028. The rules clarify the election process, eligibility criteria, and the new Form 4547...
China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself
China’s Communist Party frames its far‑reaching global actions as defensive, even as it expands military capabilities, maritime claims and economic influence. This self‑perception stems from a blend of historic victimhood and a belief in inherent peacefulness, which turns defensive intent...
2026 Future Leaders Awards: Early Bird Deadline Approaching
The 2026 Future Leaders Awards are opening their early‑bird entry window, offering a $100 discount for nominations submitted by March 13, 2026. The program highlights high‑performing employees under 40 who are reshaping home health and related care sectors. Winners receive dual press...
South Bow Confirms Open Season for New Pipeline to the U.S. Using Legacy Keystone XL Permits
South Bow Corp. has launched an open season for its proposed Prairie Connector pipeline, seeking binding commitments for 450,000 barrels per day of crude transport from Alberta’s Hardisty terminal to U.S. markets. The project will leverage existing Canadian permits originally...
South Korea and the Philippines Expand Ties in Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals
South Korean President Lee Jae‑myung visited the Philippines on March 3‑4, 2026, marking the 77th anniversary of diplomatic ties and signing ten memoranda of understanding across AI, cybersecurity, defense, and energy. The two leaders pledged deeper cooperation on critical minerals, leveraging...
Super Battle Golf Brings Chaos to the Green, Sells over 400,000 Copies
Indie studio Brimstone’s “Super Battle Golf” has taken the chaotic multiplayer niche by storm, selling over 400,000 copies in its debut week. The game blends whimsical golf mechanics with combat tools such as landmines, explosive balls, and orbital strikes, supporting...
Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Named Global Brand Ambassador For Iconic Denim Company
Hyunjin, a vocalist and dancer from K‑pop group Stray Kids, has been appointed as GUESS’s global brand ambassador. The partnership was unveiled on March 6 with a teaser that hid his face, followed by a full‑length Instagram campaign showcasing modern‑heritage denim...
Days After Being Vindicated for Reusing an Atlas Boss in Ark Survival Ascended, Its Biggest Modder Is Teasing Another
Renowned Ark Survival Ascended modder Nekatus recently faced community criticism after reusing a boss from the defunct game Atlas in the official Astraeos map pack. After explaining the decision as a pragmatic shortcut, the backlash softened and many supporters praised...
Market Turmoil Is Hitting Most Traditional Safe Havens. UBS Says This Is the Place to Hide
Geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Israel and Iran have rattled traditional safe‑haven assets, with gold and consumer staples slipping as oil prices breach $100 per barrel. UBS recommends pharmaceutical stocks as the new defensive refuge, citing their inverse link to...
Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month: The Current and Future Landscape
March marks Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, spotlighting a disease that affects over 85,000 new patients and 330,000 existing cases across eight major markets in 2026. GlobalData projects MM drug sales to rise from $25.5 bn in 2026 to $29.9 bn by 2032,...
Rapid-Repeat Pregnancy and HIV Vulnerability: Elona Toska, MSc, DPhil
Elona Toska presented a life‑course analysis of HIV risk among adolescent mothers, highlighting heightened biological susceptibility during pregnancy and breastfeeding and the structural drivers of rapid‑repeat pregnancies. While prevention of mother‑to‑child transmission programs have increased ART initiation, adherence drops postpartum,...
What Will Happen To DC Theatre Without A WaPo Theatre Critic?
In February, The Washington Post eliminated its entire arts and culture desk, including full‑time theatre critic Naveen Kumar, leaving Washington, D.C. without a dedicated regional theatre reviewer. Freelance pieces now fill the void, but coverage remains sparse. Thirty‑three local theatres...
Marathon's Vault Stash Is Too Small and Too Cumbersome
Marathon’s vault, the central inventory hub, begins with 160 slots, but high‑slot items like assault and sniper rifles consume eight slots each, quickly filling the space. The UI compounds the problem: identical icons for different implants force players to hover...
AWS Likely Behind Plans for $750m Data Center in Clinton, Mississippi
Amazon Web Services is poised to invest $750 million in a new data center on a 99‑acre site in Clinton, Mississippi, repurposing the former Milwaukee Tool facility. The city council approved a fee‑in‑lieu tax arrangement, though final approval from the Mississippi...
Mumps Infections Reveal that Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Are Resurging in the U.S.
Mumps cases have resurfaced in the United States, with at least 34 infections confirmed across 11 states and Maryland alone reporting 26 cases. The outbreak follows a decline in childhood MMR vaccination rates that accelerated after the COVID‑19 pandemic. While...
Aldi Expands Long-Term Supply Deals with British Growers
Aldi UK is expanding long‑term supply agreements with British growers, aiming to secure at least 50 % of its domestic produce by the end of 2027. The contracts, lasting two years or more, will be open to both large and small...
Qcells Resumes Solar Panel Production in Georgia After Customs Hurdles
Qcells announced that its Cartersville, Georgia plant has resumed solar‑panel assembly after customs‑clearance delays tied to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The facility will expand to integrate ingot, wafer and cell production, targeting a 3.3 GW annual capacity. By the...
Environmental Groups Urge Indonesia to Return E-Scrap Shipments
Environmental groups including the Basel Action Network, Nexus3 Foundation and Ecoton have sent an open letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urging the return of 914 containers of suspected illegal electronic waste seized at Batam’s Batu Ampar Port. The letter...
Martin Clunes 'Passes on the Torch' As He Appears in Doc Martin Remake Best Medicine
Martin Clunes makes a cameo in the U.S. adaptation “Best Medicine,” playing Dr. Robert Best, the father of the series’ lead. The show, a remake of the British hit “Doc Martin,” premiered on Fox earlier this year with Josh Charles starring...
Axel Springer to Buy UK’s Telegraph in £575m Deal, Financial Times Reports
Axel Springer has agreed to acquire the UK‑based Telegraph Media Group for £575 million, a deal reported by the Financial Times. The purchase follows a failed £500 million bid by Daily Mail owner DMGT that faced regulatory scrutiny. By adding the Telegraph’s...
Luca Drills 14g Gold that May Grow Mexico Mine
Luca Mining announced two high‑grade gold intercepts at its Tahuehueto mine, including 14.27 g/t gold over 7.6 m and 6.66 g/t gold over 13.2 m, both drilled just below existing underground workings. The hits occur within 30 m of Level 23, leveraging the mine’s current infrastructure...
After Trying Subtractive Runemixer, I Can't Unsee the Links Between RPG Element Systems and Colour Theory
Subtractive Runemixer, a free first‑person RPG on Itch.io, centers on a colour‑mixing rune combat system that feels like stirring paints on a palette. Players, as the automaton Caster, explore glitch‑infused dungeons of pink‑purple crystal and server‑farm aesthetics while battling enemies...
AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of First Chicago Insurance Group Members
AM Best upgraded the Long‑Term Issuer Credit Rating for First Chicago Insurance Company and United Security Insurance Company to “bb+” from “bb,” while affirming a B‑rated Financial Strength Rating. Both entities now carry a stable outlook for the Long‑Term ICR, replacing...
EpiciphAI: Reading Disease States From Blood’s Epigenetic Fingerprints
EpiciphAI, a Chinese pre‑seed biotech, is building a liquid biopsy that reads histone modifications on cell‑free chromatin to pinpoint a fragment’s tissue of origin and its disease state. Unlike most epigenetic tests that focus on DNA methylation, this platform targets...
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Enters Minnesota
Ollie's Bargain Outlet opened its first Minnesota store in Austin, about 100 miles south of Minneapolis, marking the retailer’s entry into its 35th state and a key milestone in its Midwest expansion. The Austin location continues Ollie's model of no‑frills,...
From Sir Lucian Grainge on AI and Downtown, to Create Raising $450M at a $2.2B Valuation… It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
Universal Music Group reported 9% year‑over‑year growth, highlighting AI partnerships and the integration of its Downtown Music acquisition. Create Music Group closed a $450 million financing round, valuing the company at $2.2 billion. Warner Music Group’s CEO framed AI as a new...
MISMO Releases VA, FHA Form Standards for Industry Use
The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) has elevated the data mapping for VA Form 26‑1820 and the HUD FHA Addendum to candidate recommendation status, making standardized XML datasets available for industry use. The VA mapping translates the loan disbursement report...
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Georgia Bill to Let Owners Sue Cities over Homelessness
Georgia’s House Bill 295 would let property owners sue cities or counties that adopt policies limiting enforcement of illegal camping, loitering, drug possession, shoplifting or sanctuary rules. The bill creates a civil cause of action, capping damages at the amount...
Furniture & Mattress Drops a Standalone Version of Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure on Mobile
Furniture & Mattress has released a standalone version of Arranger: A Role‑Puzzling Adventure for Android and iOS, priced at $9.99 with a try‑before‑you‑buy option. The new build runs at 60 fps, double the frame rate of the earlier Netflix Games release....
Methanol-Tolerant Microbial Strain Could Make Sustainable Biomanufacturing More Economically Viable
A UNIST research team engineered a methanol‑tolerant *Methylobacterium extorquens* strain that grows 1.7 times faster than conventional microbes at 2.5 % methanol. Using adaptive laboratory evolution, they identified recurring mutations in the metY and kefB genes that boost detoxification and energy...
Why the Future of Highway Food Might Look More Like a Food Court
Danish entrepreneur Daniel Baven’s Noahs platform turns convenience stores and service stations into on‑site food hubs using modular kitchens and a digital ordering stack. The system lets retailers host rotating food brands—pizza, tacos, sandwiches—without major capital outlay, essentially acting as...
Exercise Arctic Connect Validates Communication Across Alaska
Exercise Arctic Connect brought together more than 30 radio operators from 28 locations across Alaska to test high‑frequency communications. Participants from the Alaska National Guard, State Defense Force, Civil Air Patrol, and state emergency agencies validated HF pathways and refined...
Morris Brown To Anchor Innovation Space At Vine City Development: The Atlanta Deal Sheet
Resurgence Commercial Partners (RCP) is leading an 8‑acre mixed‑use project in Atlanta’s Vine City, anchored by a 30,000‑square‑foot innovation and learning center for Morris Brown College. The development will also feature a 100‑room boutique hotel, 200 mixed‑income rental units, and...
Survey: Private Pilot Flight Training Cost Passes $16,000
The 2026 State of Flight Training Survey from Redbird Flight shows the median cost to earn a private pilot certificate has risen above $16,000, with students typically completing training in about 24 weeks. The report also details median costs of...
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Opens Modern Italian Restaurant in Nashville
Indigo Road Hospitality Group has launched Indaco, a modern Italian restaurant in Nashville’s Germantown district. The venue seats 103 guests, features a street‑level patio, and offers a seasonally rotating menu of wood‑fired pizzas, hand‑rolled pastas, and locally sourced entrees curated...
Arbital Health Sees Rapid Adoption of Actuarial AI
Arbital Health announced rapid market adoption of its Merlin AI actuarial assistant, launched in October 2025. Leading payers and providers such as Arkos Health and CommuniCare have integrated the platform to monitor value‑based care contracts, forecast financial impact, and identify...
Lou Malntati’s Signs Lease in St. Charles, Illinois
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria has signed a lease for its 61st Chicagoland location in St. Charles, Illinois, slated to open in fall 2026. The 6,200‑square‑foot venue will feature a full‑service restaurant, bar, private dining, and outdoor patio with seating for about...
Lana Condor Is Finally Bringing Lara Jean To XO, Kitty In Season 3 — Watch Announcement Video
Netflix announced that Lana Condor will reprise Lara Jean in XO, Kitty Season 3, premiering on April 2. The eight‑episode third season follows Kitty’s final year at KISS, promising new memories, family ties in Korea, and unexpected plot twists. Several To All...
Nashville’s Present Tense Restaurant Reopens in New Space
Present Tense reopened March 6 in Nashville’s Wedgewood‑Houston neighborhood, moving into a deliberately intimate 40‑seat space with a dynamic patio. Co‑founders chef Ryan Costanza and sake sommelier Rick Margaritov pared the menu to about 12 dishes, offering both à la...
Wildcard Confirm nEMANHA Signing
Wildcard esports has completed the signing of Serbian in‑game leader Nemanja “nEMANHA” Đukić, filling the IGL vacancy left by Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz’s benching and Anthony “CLASIA” Kearney’s departure. nEMANHA arrives after a strong stint with illwill, where he helped the...
North Korean Agents Using AI to Trick Western Firms Into Hiring Them, Microsoft Says
Microsoft’s threat‑intelligence unit warned that North Korean state‑backed actors are leveraging AI tools—voice‑changing software, face‑swap apps, and synthetic name generators—to fabricate credible identities and secure remote IT positions with Western firms. Once hired, the impostors funnel salaries back to the...