RBC's U.S. Wealth Unit Defies Inflow Slump with Asset Surge
Royal Bank of Canada’s U.S. wealth management unit posted a 12% year‑over‑year asset increase to $777.2 billion in its fiscal Q1 2026, despite net new inflows dropping more than half to $4.9 billion. The division added roughly $180 billion in assets over the past three years and boosted revenue 12% to $1.93 billion. Growth was supported by strong market appreciation, aggressive advisor hiring, and the acquisition of several former UBS and JPMorgan teams. New product launches such as RBC Echelon and the commission‑free GoSmart platform aim to deepen client relationships.
Hungry Omaha Road Gobbles Two Vehicles In Spontaneous Sinkhole
A sudden sinkhole opened on Pacific Street in Omaha’s Aksarben district, swallowing a Ram 1500 pickup and a Jeep Cherokee while they waited at a red light. Bystanders rescued both drivers unharmed, and a crane later lifted the vehicles from the...
Federal Circuit Upholds Infringement Damages and Validity for Modular Artificial Tree Patent
The Federal Circuit affirmed Willis Electric’s $42.5 million verdict and upheld the validity of claim 15 of its modular artificial‑tree patent. The court rejected Polygroup’s motions, finding the district court correctly admitted the damages expert’s testimony and did not require limiting damages...
Liquid Swords Reveals Release Date for Samson: A Tyndalston Story
Liquid Swords, the studio founded by Just Cause creator Christofer Sundberg, announced its debut title Samson: A Tyndalston Story will launch on April 8 for PC. The action‑driven noir game will be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store....
Suno Investor Admits She Ditched Spotify for AI Music, Accidentally Undermining the Company's Fair Use Defense
Suno, the AI‑generated music platform, has reached $300 million in annualized revenue and 2 million paying subscribers in under two years. Investor C.C. Gong publicly said she shifted most of her listening from Spotify to Suno, claiming AI music offers a personalized, infinite...
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Southwest's Massive Expansion: 31 New Routes Launch Next Week [Map]
Southwest Airlines will launch 31 new routes between March 2 and 8, the most weekly additions among its peers. The rollout includes 25 domestic and six international services, five of which are brand‑new markets, marking the carrier’s first international flights from Indianapolis...
How RNA Binding Selectivity Arises From Disordered Regions
RIKEN scientists have shown that an intrinsically disordered region (IDR) of the DEAD‑box helicase DDX3X confers selective binding to specific mRNA structures, a mechanism uncovered using solution NMR spectroscopy. The discovery clarifies how DDX3X distinguishes target transcripts, linking its specificity...
BP Goes Big on Shale Oil Drilling
BP is reviving its U.S. shale operations through BPX Energy, targeting an 8% production rise to 500,000 barrels per day this year and 650,000 barrels per day by 2030, which would represent roughly 20% of the company’s total output. The...
Exclusive: Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan FHLB Bond Bill
Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑NV) and Todd Young (R‑IN) introduced the Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation (MINT) Act, restoring a 2008 authority that lets Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) members issue tax‑exempt bonds for community‑development projects. The bill expands the...
“Same Values, Same Mission, Same Ethics”: How the Houston Chronicle Chooses Creators to Work With
The Houston Chronicle is testing creator collaborations, beginning with food‑video creator Shawn Singh, to drive newsletter sign‑ups, pay‑wall subscriptions and social follows. Success is measured both by hard metrics and by the willingness to experiment and adopt a creator mindset....
Space Data Meets Ground Troops: The Calian-ADGA Training Partnership
Calian Group and ADGA Group have signed a three‑year partnership to create advanced land‑training simulators for the Canadian Army, embedding full C5ISRT networks into synthetic battlefields. Both firms bring deep satellite communications and secure simulation expertise, ensuring virtual environments mirror...
Chyron Releases Weather 2.3 With New Data and Automation Features
Chyron has launched Weather 2.3, the newest version of its broadcast‑grade weather‑visualization suite. The update adds UHD, 4K DCI and 2K DCI SDI outputs, a Virtual Globe 3D playlist, and support for custom aspect ratios such as square and portrait. Automation capabilities are...
Retail Atmosphere Starts with People, Not Shelves
Retail atmosphere is driven more by people than by shelves. While visual merchandising and layout influence perception, the article argues that staff behavior, eye contact, and consistent appearance create the emotional experience that customers remember. Human cues reduce decision stress...
Pilot Program Seeks To Turn Working-Class Homebuyers Into Senior Housing Landlords
NewCourtland is allocating $2 million to build at least seven mixed‑age homes on Philadelphia’s Bonsall Street, each featuring accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for seniors. Working‑class buyers will purchase the main units, receive down‑payment assistance, and rent the senior ADUs, creating a...
WeWork’s Adam Neumann Sparks Fury in Florida After Tearing Down Historical Church To Build His Wife’s New School
Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann’s real‑estate firm Flow purchased the 75‑year‑old Rader Memorial United Methodist Church in El Portal, Florida for $13.72 million and demolished it to make way for his wife Rebekah’s new private Jewish school, Student of Life, for Life...
GAO Says Tax Pros Helped Shape IRS Response to ERC Issues
The Government Accountability Office reported that tax practitioners shaped the IRS's response to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), prompting a two‑part voluntary disclosure program, an updated eligibility‑tool website, and new professional‑responsibility guidance. The IRS says it has closed nearly five...
Best Marathon Server Slam Graphics Settings for No Lag and Max FPS
Bungie's Marathon Server Slam is now live on PC and consoles, and players can fine‑tune graphics settings to achieve smooth, lag‑free gameplay. The author, using an AMD Ryzen 5600G and RTX 3060, recommends a 1080p resolution, Vsync off, a 60 FPS...
Spanish Tapas Concept Vya Opens in Southeast Portland
Vya, a new Spanish tapas and paella restaurant, opened this week in Southeast Portland’s Solterra Building. Chef Connor Gallaher, drawing on experience from Barcelona to Southeast Asia, delivers a menu that fuses traditional Spanish small plates with seasonal Pacific Northwest...
Ruby Slipper Announces New Limited-Time Menu
Ruby Slipper is rolling out a limited‑time spring brunch menu from Feb. 25 through Apr. 21 at all locations. The lineup blends colorful sweets like strawberry‑cheesecake beignets and a Fruity Pebbles‑crusted French toast with savory corned‑beef hash dishes and new cocktail‑style drinks....
MidDay Snapshot: Natural Gas Cash Slides on Weak Demand Indicators
Natural gas cash prices slipped on Thursday as the front‑month April NYMEX contract lost ground. Spot gas for Friday‑Saturday delivery fell 30.5 cents to $2.040 per MMBtu, reflecting unseasonably mild weather forecasts. The price decline was amplified by a razor‑thin storage...
‘Access Hollywood’s Emily Orozco Promoted To Correspondent In NYC Bureau
NBCUniversal has elevated Emily Orozco to correspondent for Access Hollywood’s New York City bureau. Orozco, an Emmy‑nominated journalist, joined the show in 2017 and has progressed from associate field producer to head of the NY bureau and coordinating producer. She...
Culinary Creative Group Shakes Up Leadership Team
Culinary Creative Group announced a leadership overhaul, naming Richard Flaherty as CEO, Blake Edmunds as culinary director, and Lauren Barash as its first vice president of marketing. Flaherty, former CEO of Punch Bowl Social and Wagamama USA, will steer national...
Sashi Bench Zyphon
Sashi announced the benching of 22‑year‑old rifler Rasmus “Zyphon” Nordfoss after a 14‑month stint on the starting roster, replacing him with 19‑year‑old Emil “Mol011” Sall Würtz on a trial basis. Zyphon was the team’s second‑highest overall rating in 2026 (1.02) and...
Telestream Unveils Production-Ready AI Capabilities Across Its Product Portfolio
Telestream unveiled a suite of production‑ready AI features across its Vantage, Vantage Cloud, EDC, Stanza and Qualify platforms. The rollout adds AI Caption with support for 128 languages, AI Qualify for automated lip‑sync and subtitle validation, AI Speech for real‑time...
Fundamentals of Position Feedback
Automation has shifted from simple limit switches to dynamic position‑feedback devices such as encoders and LVDTs, delivering continuous data across varying speeds. Encoders dominate motion‑to‑electrical conversion, with absolute models preserving position after power loss and incremental models tracking relative movement....
ACV Auctions Expands AI Tools as Q4 Revenue Rises
ACV Auctions reported Q4 2025 revenue of $184 million, a 15% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year revenue of $760 million, up 19% from 2024. The company narrowed its quarterly net loss to $20 million, improving by 23% versus the prior year, while selling 192,757...
DGCA Mandates 48-Hour Free Cancellation and Strict Refund Deadlines for Indian Airlines
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced new passenger charter rules that require airlines to offer a 48‑hour free‑cancellation window for tickets booked at least seven days before departure. The regulator also mandates refunds be processed within seven...
UAvionix Adds ForeFlight Integration, Autopilot Coupling To AV-30-C
uAvionix released AV-30-C software version 3.2.1, adding ForeFlight integration and autopilot coupling for certified aircraft. Pilots can sync a ForeFlight‑planned route to the AV‑30‑C and let the autopilot follow GPS‑steered waypoints, with in‑flight edits reflected instantly. The feature requires an...
Travel Disruption Hit Peru as Airports in Callao and Arequipa Face Over a Dozen Flight Cancellations and Several Delays by...
Peruvian travelers faced a wave of flight disruptions today as Jorge Chávez International Airport in Callao recorded 13 cancellations and 42 delays, while Rodriguez Ballon International Airport in Arequipa logged 3 cancellations and 6 delays. A total of 48 delays...
Geneva, Switzerland: IATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Diversity & Inclusion Awards to Celebrate Equity and Leadership in Global Aviation
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened nominations for its 2026 Diversity & Inclusion Awards, which will honor individuals and airlines advancing equity in aviation. The program features three categories – Inspirational Role Model for senior female leaders, High Flyer...
Nanochannel Method Makes Ion Membranes Twice as Strong for Clean Energy
University of Queensland researchers have introduced a nanoconfinement polymerisation technique that creates ultra‑thin ion‑exchange membranes with roughly double the tensile strength of conventional films. The method forces polymer chains to align within nanoscale channels, yielding dense, flexible membranes that can...
The Challenge of Adding Fiber to Poles
On February 5, 2026 the FCC issued a Memorandum and Order resolving a pole‑attachment dispute between Comcast and Appalachian Power Company (APCO). The FCC reaffirmed that attachers only pay the incremental cost of replacing a pole when the existing pole violates...
WBD Sees Revenues Drop 7 Percent in Q4
Warner Bros. Discovery reported a 7% year‑over‑year drop in Q4 total revenues, falling to $9.5 billion. All three core segments—distribution, advertising and content—declined, with advertising down 9% and content down 10%. The company posted a net loss of $252 million after accounting...
Nexstar Expects Tegna Purchase To Close By End Of Q2
Nexstar Media Group expects its $2.5 billion acquisition of Tegna to close by the end of the second quarter, aligning with the anticipated surge in political advertising ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The company reported Q4 net revenue of $1.29 billion,...
Jonathan Allan to Exit Channel 4
Jonathan Allan, who has been with Channel 4 for 15 years, will step down as interim CEO ahead of the arrival of new chief executive Priya Dogra in March. Allan’s tenure included roles as chief commercial officer, chief operating officer, and interim...
IHeartMedia Partners with Middle East State of Qatar for New Podcast Effort
iHeartMedia has signed a multi‑year partnership with Qatar’s Government Communications Office to build a state‑of‑the‑art podcast studio and launch original Arabic shows. The deal will also bring popular global podcasts to Arabic‑speaking audiences and deliver masterclasses for local talent. iHeart...
SlimeClimb Is a Terraria-Inspired, 2D Action-Platformer Where You Climb as a Slime
Handitap Studios' debut game SlimeClimb has launched globally on mobile after three years of solo development that nearly fell apart. The 2D action‑platformer tasks players with climbing as a slime through the underground world of Subterra, collecting coins, power‑ups, and...
LPs Highlight Red Flags Around Retail Capital Flowing Into Traditional PE
Retail investors are pouring unprecedented amounts of private wealth into traditional private‑equity funds, accelerating a shift that once belonged to institutional limited partners. This surge, driven by fintech platforms and low‑minimum‑investment products, has prompted seasoned LPs to flag potential red‑flags....
Thwack, Debt-Driven Driveabrawler Samson's Just Clocked Us with an Early April Release Date-Laced Punch
Swedish studio Liquid Swords announced that its debt‑driven action brawler Samson will launch on April 8, 2026. The game follows a leather‑jacketed protagonist who must brawl and crash cars through a gritty metropolis to stay ahead of mounting debts. Developers emphasize...
Project44 Launches AI Agent to Automate Freight Procurement
Project44 has introduced an AI Freight Procurement Agent within its Intelligent Transportation Management System to automate carrier selection, rate benchmarking, and negotiations across multiple modes. The agent replaces periodic bid cycles with continuous, AI‑driven sourcing using live market data, and...
Austin OKs $1.4 Billion of Bonds for Airport Expansion
City Council approved up to $1.4 billion in revenue bonds to fund Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport’s expansion. The bond issuance includes a $1.05 billion Series B tranche subject to the alternative minimum tax and a $350 million non‑AMT Series A tranche, targeting roughly 75% of a...
These ASX Resources Stocks Are Aiming to Hit FID in 2026
Australian junior miners on the ASX are converging on final investment decisions (FID) for projects slated for 2026. Aura Energy aims to secure a Q3 2026 FID for its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania, backed by a $20 million placement and...
Marine Corps Reaffirms JLTV Acquisition in Wake of Army Stop
Nearly a year after the U.S. Army announced it would cease procurement of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) as part of its transformation plan, the Marine Corps has reaffirmed its intent to continue acquiring the platform. The service plans...
Coco Robotics Launches New Autonomous Robots for Urban Deliveries
Coco Robotics unveiled Coco 2, its next‑generation autonomous delivery robot that moves beyond sidewalks into bike lanes and permitted roadways. The new platform halves delivery times and triples uptime, thanks to upgraded edge‑computing hardware and a dataset of millions of...
ARUP Creates Innovation Central Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories has unveiled the Innovation Central Laboratory, a dedicated hub for co‑development with pharmaceutical and biotech partners. The facility is designed to validate technologies and move next‑generation diagnostics from concept through to commercial readiness. It will host projects ranging...
IonQ Deploys Romania’s National Quantum Communication Infrastructure (RoNaQCI)
IonQ has rolled out Romania’s National Quantum Communication Infrastructure (RoNaQCI), creating a 1,500‑kilometer quantum‑key‑distribution (QKD) network that links six major cities. The system comprises 36 quantum‑secured links, accounting for more than 20% of Europe’s terrestrial quantum communications capacity. Leveraging wavelength‑division...
Vast and Axiom Awarded New Private Missions to ISS, Continue Work on Commercial Space Stations
NASA has awarded Private Astronaut Missions to Vast Space and Axiom Space for 2027, extending crewed flights to the International Space Station while both firms develop their own commercial stations. Vast will fly its first 14‑day ISS mission and launch...
Drug Trials Snapshots: KOMZIFTI
The FDA approved KOMZIFTI (ziftomenib) on November 13 2025 as an oral 600 mg capsule for adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) harboring an NPM1 mutation. Approval rests on the single‑arm KO‑MEN‑001 trial, which enrolled 112 participants across seven...
Butterfly Equity Changes Control After Partner Dispute
Butterfly Equity, a private‑equity manager with roughly $7 billion in assets under management, has undergone a control shift following an internal partner dispute. Co‑founder Adam Waglay has emerged as the sole decision‑maker, consolidating ownership previously shared among partners. The restructuring resolves...
Genesis Is Launching Its First Ultra-Luxury Minivan, but Most Buyers Won’t See It
Genesis is set to launch its first ultra‑luxury minivan exclusively for the Chinese market, with production slated for 2029 through local partners. The model is expected to be an extended‑range electric vehicle and will be built in China to avoid...