Turkish Airlines Denies Reports of Iran Flight Cancellations Amid Regional Tensions
Turkish Airlines publicly refuted claims that it had halted all flights to Iran, confirming that daytime services remain operational. Evening departures from Istanbul to Tehran were cancelled, but the airline framed these as routine operational adjustments rather than a strategic pull‑back. The carrier’s reservation system continues to show available seats for Tehran and other Iranian destinations. Meanwhile, competitors such as flydubai and Lufthansa have trimmed or suspended their Iran routes amid heightened regional tensions.
Bloodborne Remake Reportedly Shot Down By FromSoftware As Bluepoint Games Scrambled For Ideas
Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake to Sony, but FromSoftware rejected the proposal. The decision aligns with Hidetaka Miyazaki’s reported reluctance to let external studios touch the title. After its God of War multiplayer project was cancelled, Bluepoint scrambled for...
Startup Space at 10: A Launchpad for the New Space Economy
The Startup Space pitch competition celebrated its 10th anniversary at SATShow Week, cementing its role as a premier on‑ramp for emerging space companies. Founded in 2015 to fill a gap for early‑stage firms, the event now draws about 400 attendees...
Toyota's 2027 WRC Prototype Looks Like Its Teasing a New GR Celica
Toyota has unveiled a camouflaged prototype for its 2027 World Rally Championship entry, spotted during shakedown runs in Portugal’s Algarve region. The new car complies with WRC’s upcoming spaceframe regulations, which replace production‑based bodies with standardized tubular frames and a...
Tax Implications of Adding a Spouse to a Deed: Rules and Tips
Adding a spouse to a property deed is a common estate‑planning move that changes legal ownership without necessarily triggering immediate federal income tax. The transfer is generally treated as a gift, but the unlimited marital deduction shields U.S. citizen spouses...
The History of Medium-Lift Launch Vehicle Development Schedules
Medium‑lift launch vehicles consistently miss original timelines, slipping two to seven years before first flight, with operational maturity typically requiring an additional 18 to 36 months. The article traces this pattern across four decades, highlighting Atlas V, Delta IV Medium, Delta II, Falcon 9,...
Celebrating Women Who Shape Travel Advisor Success
Travel advisor platform Travelsavers highlighted two senior women executives for International Women’s Day. Chief Sales Officer Kathryn Mazza‑Burney credits crisis‑driven customer service and agency‑focused consulting for reshaping the business model. Marketing head Nicole Mazza says the pandemic taught her that...
ASUS Launches ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG, TUF VG27AQE5A and ZenScreen MB16NCG/MB16FC Gaming & Portable Monitors
ASUS Korea unveiled four new monitors aimed at gamers and hybrid‑work users: the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG, TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A, and two ZenScreen portable models, MB16NCG and MB16FC. The OLED flagship delivers a 27‑inch QHD panel with a 280 Hz refresh...
Otello Corporation Share Buyback Program Status
Otello Corporation announced the latest tranche of its share buyback program, with Pareto Securities purchasing 108,440 shares between 23 and 27 February 2026 at an average price of NOK 17.75, representing a NOK 1.93 million outlay. Since the program’s launch on 9 February,...
Nordea Bank Abp: Repurchase of Own Shares on 27.02.2026
Nordea Bank ABP completed a share repurchase on 27 February 2026, buying 401,781 of its own shares for a total cost of €6.66 million. The purchases were executed on the Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen exchanges at a weighted‑average price of €16.57 per share....
A Major MVPD Merger Is Done: FCC OKs Charter-Cox Deal
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises’ residential cable, fiber, and managed‑IT businesses. The deal, signed in May 2025, will rebrand the combined consumer offering under the Spectrum name while adopting the Cox corporate...
Google Invests $500M in Dominican Republic Digital Port
Google announced a $500 million investment to build a 7,000 sqm international digital exchange hub in the Dominican Republic, complemented by a new submarine cable system linking the island directly to South Carolina and Virginia. The infrastructure will triple the nation’s direct...
Final Fantasy IV's First Live Letter Announced For 7.5 Patches, Heralding End Of Dawntrail Expansion
Square Enix will host the next Final Fantasy XIV "Letter from the Producer" live stream on March 14 at 4:00 a.m. PST. The broadcast, featuring Executive Producer Naoki Yoshida and Community Services Manager Toshio Murouchi, will preview content slated for patch 7.5,...
ViVE 2026: The Federal Policies and Priorities Shaping Healthcare IT
The federal government unveiled a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, allocating $10 billion per year to states for preventive care, workforce development, and technology upgrades. HHS also announced stricter enforcement of information‑blocking rules, creating a portal for patient‑data complaints. Simultaneously, officials...
Air Guard Cuts Tactical Air Control Units, Adds Cyber Operators
The Air National Guard will deactivate the 177th Air Control Squadron in Georgia and cut 83 positions across Georgia and Iowa, converting those roles to cyber operations. New cyber squadrons will be established at Fort Gordon, Ga., and the 132nd...
CNIPA Issues Letter on Identity of Foreign Inventors
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) clarified that its new inventor‑information rules, effective Jan. 1 2026, obligate Chinese inventors to provide a national ID but do not require foreign inventors to submit passport or other ID numbers at the filing stage. The...
NES Fircroft Bondco AS FY25 Annual Results
NES Fircroft Bondco AS released its audited FY25 annual results on 27 February 2026. The company directed investors to its investor‑relations website for the full report and to Oslo Børs NewsWeb for additional details. The filing satisfies Oslo Stock Exchange...
Beyond the Third Neighbor: Mongolia-US Ties in an Era of Great Power Competition
The United States and Mongolia marked 39 years of diplomatic ties while deepening their Strategic Partnership with flagship projects such as the $462 million MCC Water Compact and a USTDA‑backed aviation safety program. Mongolia’s recent accession to the Trump‑led Board of...
Larry Ellison Makes $173 Million Palm Beach Estate Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago His Official Residence
Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison officially shifted his primary residence to a $173 million oceanfront estate in Manalapan, Palm Beach County, filing a Declaration of Domicile in May 2023. The 16‑acre property places him just an 18‑minute drive from President Donald Trump’s...
UK Appoints Barclays Executive as Top Bank of England Regulator
The UK government appointed Katharine Braddick, a former regulator now Barclays group head of strategic policy, as the Bank of England's deputy governor for prudential regulation. Her five‑year term begins on July 1, 2026, succeeding Sam Woods. The move follows finance...
Sudden Attack Donates 20th Anniversary Pop-Up Store Proceeds to Support Descendants of Korean Independence Patriots
Sudden Attack celebrated its 20th anniversary with a pop‑up store in Seoul, generating roughly KRW 52 million from merchandise sales. Nexon pledged 100 % of the proceeds to Habitat for Humanity Korea, earmarking the funds for housing assistance. The donation funded home renovations...
KRAFTON to Host Large-Scale Fan Festival Celebrating PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ 9th Anniversary
KRAFTON announced a large‑scale fan festival to mark the ninth anniversary of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. The “PUBG 9th Anniversary Festival” will be held on March 28 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium under the theme “STILL HERE, ALLDAY.” The event will feature an...
AHA Shares Recommendations with ASTP/ONC on HTI-5 Proposed Rule
The American Hospital Association (AHA) submitted formal recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator (ASTP/ONC) regarding the Health Data, Technology and Interoperability (HTI‑5) proposed rule. The rule seeks to deregulate certification criteria,...
Matson Q4 Ocean Profit Stable
Matson reported marginally weaker fourth‑quarter results as container volumes slipped 2.3% year‑over‑year, driven by a 7.2% drop in China shipments amid ongoing trade‑war pressures. Ocean operating income dipped to $136 million on revenue of $704.2 million, but the company was partially offset...
Netmarble Union Accuses ZEMPOT of Forcing Recommended Resignations After Project Shutdown, Demands Job Security Plan
The Netmarble labor union alleges that ZEMPOT, a Netmarble affiliate, forced 13 employees into a “recommended resignation” scheme after a project was shut down. Workers were placed on standby, offered 80% of their wages or three months of consolation pay,...
Best Manufacturing and Packaging Automation Companies in 2026
Factory floors in 2026 are shifting from basic automation to intelligent, software‑defined systems. The article ranks the top five automation vendors—Hefestus, Rockwell Automation, Siemens Digital Industries, ABB Robotics, and Fanuc—highlighting each firm’s niche strengths such as high‑precision packaging, edge computing,...
IHG Platinum Elite: Room Upgrades, Late Checkout, Award Discounts, and More
IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite offers a balanced mix of perks and accessibility, delivering a 60 % points bonus, space‑available upgrades and Milestone Rewards. Travelers can earn the tier by completing 40 nights or accumulating 60,000 qualifying points, or obtain it...
Pocket.watch Expands Creator-Led Content Library with 8 New Digital Partners
Pocket.watch announced the addition of eight new digital creators—including Topper Guild, JJ & Mikey, and Lana’s Life—to its global distribution portfolio, collectively reaching over 132 million YouTube subscribers. The expansion pushes the company’s creator network to 1.5 billion subscribers and more than 1 trillion lifetime...
Podcast: Cybercab Dead on Arrival, Donut Lab’s Miracle Battery, Waymo Expands, and More
The latest Electrek Podcast recaps a turbulent week for Tesla, highlighting the departure of the Cybercab program manager and Elon Musk’s threat to halt the Giga Berlin expansion over a union vote. It also spotlights Donut Lab’s solid‑state battery that...
AHA Releases Agenda for New Healthier Together Conference
The American Hospital Association (AHA) unveiled the agenda for its first‑ever Healthier Together Conference, set for May 12‑14 in Dallas. The three‑day event will host more than 40 sessions delivered by nearly 200 speakers representing over 100 organizations from 20 states....
FBI Raids LAUSD Superintendent's Home in AI-Related Probe
Los Angeles Unified School District launched the “Ed” AI chatbot in March 2024, a high‑profile effort led by Superintendent Alberto Carvalho to place the district at the forefront of educational technology. The project hinged on a $6 million contract with Boston...
FAA Revokes StarFlite Aviation Air Carrier Certificate
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order revoking StarFlite Aviation’s Part 135 air carrier certificate after uncovering systematic falsification of pilot training records. Between 2019 and 2024, management entered false competency checks for at least ten pilots, including the chief...
Microsoft Testing Windows 11 Batch File Security Improvements
Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that add a new batch‑file security mode, letting administrators lock batch files in use via the LockBatchFilesInUse registry key or the LockBatchFilesWhenInUse manifest control. The change reduces the need for per‑statement signature validation, boosting script...
Which Streaming Stories Did You Miss This Week?
HBO Max announced it will launch in 12 Asia‑Pacific territories and simultaneously roll out in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, taking its footprint to more than 100 countries and over 130 million subscribers. The expansion adds markets such as...
Grab Razer’s Officially Licensed Pokémon-Themed Gaming Peripherals — Keyboards, Mice, and Headsets Celebrate 30 Years of the Franchise
Razer has unveiled an officially licensed Pokémon‑themed line of gaming peripherals to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The collection includes the BlackWidow V4 X keyboard, Cobra mouse and Kraken V4 X headset in a yellow‑black starter‑Pokémon scheme, priced between $59.99...
Jagex Introduces RuneScape Road to Restoration Plans for The Grand Exchange and Wants Your Feedback
Jagex has unveiled the next phase of its Road to Restoration series, focusing on the Grand Exchange—the player‑driven marketplace that has seen little change since its 2007 launch. The company acknowledges longstanding pain points such as sluggish transaction speeds, opaque...
Builders FirstSource Partners With Blitzy to Implement AI Software Development
Builders FirstSource (BFS) announced a strategic partnership with Blitzy AI, an autonomous software development platform designed for product development. The collaboration introduces an agentic software development lifecycle, enabling BFS to modernize its technology stack and accelerate delivery. Within the first...
Multifamily Lender Says Texas ICE Raids Taking Bite Out Of Occupancy
Arbor Realty Trust, a major multifamily bridge lender, reported that ICE immigration raids have sharply reduced occupancy in its REO apartment assets, now averaging 45% occupancy. The enforcement actions have hit properties in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Atlanta and parts...
Advocates Seek To Prohibit Trump Admin From Censoring ICE Reporting Tools
A free‑speech advocacy group has filed a federal injunction request to stop the Trump administration from pressuring Apple and Meta to remove ICE‑reporting tools. The lawsuit centers on the Eyes Up app and the Facebook group “ICE Sightings — Chicagoland,” both taken down...
Action Rogue-Lite Cryptical Path Heading to Nintendo Switch
Alchemy Games and Old Skull Games announced that their roguelite dungeon‑crawler Cryptical Path will debut on Nintendo Switch on March 4, 2026. The game uniquely lets players act as both hero and dungeon master, blending fast‑paced action with procedural level‑design....
What Is the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, and Why Is It Important?
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, home to the 3.2‑gigapixel LSST Camera, has begun its operational phase, issuing 800,000 real‑time scientific alerts in a single night. Its ten‑year Legacy Survey of Space and Time will image the entire southern sky every...
Account Manager
Acast, the leading podcast marketplace with over 140,000 shows and 3,300 advertisers, is hiring an Account Manager to drive revenue from agency and direct advertiser clients. The role will manage end‑to‑end podcast ad campaigns, develop strategic account plans, and provide...
Brampton Pressures Stellantis to Reopen Factory by Rezoning Land
The Brampton city council voted unanimously to rezone the Brampton Assembly Plant site exclusively for vehicle manufacturing, a move designed to pressure Stellantis into preserving the facility. The plant, idle after the 2024 Dodge Charger shift and a halted Jeep...
Sam Altman Aims to 'Help De-Escalate' Tensions with Pentagon as OpenAI Employees Voice Support for Anthropic
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sent an internal memo urging the company to help de‑escalate the growing dispute between rival Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Defense. Anthropic faces a Friday 5:01 p.m. ET deadline to decide whether to grant the Pentagon...
Third Purus Daughter Craft Undergoes Final Outfitting, Sea Trials to Come
Daughter Craft No. 3, commissioned by Purus, is in final outfitting ahead of sea trials, with Volvo Penta IPS drives now installed. The vessel features IMO Tier 3 exhaust after‑treatment to curb emissions and has undergone extensive CFD and tank testing for optimal...
Alleged Sexual Abuser Max Landis to Develop New G.I. Joe Movie for Paramount
Paramount is developing a new G.I. Joe film by commissioning two separate scripts—one from Danny McBride and another from Max Landis—and intends to fuse them into a single screenplay. Landis, whose career stalled after multiple abuse accusations, returns to a major studio project...
Driver Recruiters Turn to Agentic AI to Streamline Hiring
Driver recruiters are adopting agentic AI to streamline candidate engagement. Tyson Foods recently deployed AI agents that handle initial outreach, pre‑qualify drivers, and schedule calls, allowing its six recruiters to efficiently support a 2,800‑truck fleet. Industry leaders at the 2026...
Factor This Finance and Project Development Roundup: Ameresco, Atlas, Nextpower, OCI, Revolve
Jack Dorsey’s Block announced a 40% workforce reduction, citing AI efficiencies, and its stock jumped over 20%. Ameresco and Luminance completed a 5.74 MW landfill solar project in Rhode Island, generating $4.4 M in lease revenue. Atlas Renewable Energy secured a landmark...
Size-Shifting Nanoparticles Successfully Deliver mRNA Medicine to the Pancreas
Researchers have engineered size‑shifting lipid nanoparticles that grow from ~100 nm to >300 nm after intraperitoneal injection, exploiting a capsule‑filter mechanism that blocks entry into the liver and spleen while allowing passage to the pancreas. The enlarged particles deliver mRNA payloads—including CRISPR‑Cas9...
TMC 2026 Meeting to Spotlight New Era of Truck Technology
The Technology & Maintenance Council’s 70th annual meeting convenes in Nashville March 16‑19, featuring nearly 400 exhibitors across 350,000 sq ft. The event is split into education, exhibition, and voluntary standards tracks, with over 100 task forces shaping new recommended practices. Sessions...