
Cassava Technologies, backed by Nvidia, has launched the Cassava Autonomous Network, an AI‑driven system that monitors and optimises Radio Access Networks across Africa. The platform replaces manual RAN adjustments with autonomous optimisation, claiming up to 75% efficiency gains and reducing minor‑issue repair times from four days to about 35 minutes. Built on Nvidia’s NIM microservices and an open‑source Network Configuration Blueprint, the solution is vendor‑agnostic, supporting legacy, hybrid and cloud‑native equipment. With internet users projected to double by 2030, the technology aims to boost coverage, quality and profitability for African mobile operators.

Senators John Boozman (R‑AZ) and Gary Peters (D‑MI) have introduced a bipartisan bill to extend Veterans Affairs burial benefits to veterans who die in hospice or other non‑VA health settings. The legislation builds on the 2023 Dole Act expansion, which...
Thom Browne, the New York‑based tailoring label, has launched its first partnership with sportswear giant Asics, creating a limited‑edition sneaker that blends the designer’s sleek aesthetic with Asics’ performance technology. The collaboration marks a strategic move for both brands: Browne...
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Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned Iran’s drone strike on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh as “cowardly” and a breach of international law, warning that such attacks could heighten regional escalation. The drones caused a fire and minor damage but no...

The GSMA released a position paper urging governments to modernise regulatory frameworks for direct‑to‑user Low‑Earth‑Orbit (LEO) satellite services. It highlights that existing rules are fragmented and often unsuitable for new satellite‑only offerings, creating uncertainty for operators and investors. The paper...
At a ViVE conference, CIOs from Christus Health, SSM Health and HCA Healthcare warned that variability, not scale, is the primary cost driver for large health systems. They highlighted governance gaps that allow endless project approvals but few rejections, leading...

Kansai Airports announced that the domestic section of Terminal 2 at Kansai International Airport will reopen on 1 April 2026 after a major renovation. The upgrade, started in August 2025, responds to sustained passenger growth on Peach Aviation’s domestic routes. Enhancements include self‑service baggage...

InformationWeek’s March 3 2026 podcast examined how companies can reengineer supply chains for resilience using AI and emerging technologies. CTO Lee Rossey of SimSpace and Zimana Analytics CEO Pierre DeBois discussed predictive analytics, digital twins, and strategic automation as key tools. They highlighted...

Satellite communications constellations are crowding the microwave bands used for weather monitoring, raising concerns about radio‑frequency interference (RFI). NOAA scientists warn that emissions from broadband satellites could corrupt data from instruments like the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) on JPSS...
Utility electricity rates in the U.S. have risen faster than inflation since 2022, driven primarily by higher natural‑gas prices, pandemic‑induced residential demand, and under‑invested transmission infrastructure. While data centers add load in specific markets, they do not align with the...

Edge computing is accelerating, prompting a shift from centralized data centers to distributed micro data centers at the edge. Grand View Research forecasts the U.S. edge‑computing market to hit $327.79 billion by 2033, growing at a 33 % CAGR. This restructuring creates...
IAMGOLD (IAG) is positioned to benefit from soaring gold prices and a strengthening macro backdrop. The company operates mines in the Americas and West Africa and is advancing its flagship Côté Gold project in Ontario. Recent restructuring and asset divestitures...

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (GBS) frames AI as a strategic lever rather than a quick fix, emphasizing that sustainable growth stems from modernizing data, applications, and infrastructure first. A decade‑long investment in these foundations now enables the insurer...

Inditex has signed Bershka for a 16,000 sq ft store in Metrocentre’s Red Mall, bringing its total footprint in the North‑East retail hub to over 65,000 sq ft alongside Zara and Stradivarius. The addition bolsters Metrocentre’s fashion offering as category sales rose 7.4% in...

Argyll has launched a £3.5 million refurbishment of the grade‑II‑listed Hudson House in Covent Garden, converting 14,000 sq ft across seven floors into 48 private serviced offices. The project, slated for completion in June, preserves Edwin Lutyens’ original marble floor and vaulted ceilings...

Roblox’s Bizarre Lineage introduces a tiered system for Stand personalities, which significantly affect player builds. The guide ranks personalities from S‑tier (Transcendent, Elegant) offering universal buffs, down to D‑tier (Cowardly) with limited value. Acquiring top‑tier personalities demands large amounts of...

HSBC upgraded Block (SQ) to a Buy, lifting its price target to $77, implying about 19% upside. The upgrade follows Block’s announcement of cutting more than 4,000 jobs, reducing its headcount to roughly 6,000 employees. HSBC’s analyst Saul Martinez highlighted...

Warner Music has signed a partnership with South Korean management firm MAINSTREAM, the agency behind artists Lee Young Ji and Kik5o. The deal focuses on talent development, music production and global promotion, with Warner Music Korea taking a leading coordination role. The...
FISSURE announced the cancellation of three upcoming tournaments – an April event in Shenzhen, China, and two July events slated for 2026 and 2027. The Chinese tournament conflicted with the IEM Rio kickoff, while the July dates fell during the...
Formula One has extended its Australian broadcast partnership with Foxtel‑owned Kayo Sports, launching a multi‑year deal from the 2027 season. Foxtel will pay roughly AUS $60 million per year, up from the previous A$45 million arrangement, to deliver every race, qualifying and practice...

LA Screenings, the premier international TV marketplace, will take place on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15, 2026. Organizers have selected the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection property in Beverly Hills, as the official venue. After reviewing more than...
Global Energy Monitor reports that oil and gas projects now require an average of 15.1 years from discovery to production, roughly three times the 4.9‑year pace of the 1960‑80 peak era. The longest lead times appeared between 2010 and 2020,...

Paramount‑Skydance has submitted a US$111 billion offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to combine two of the industry’s largest content libraries. Netflix announced it will not counter the bid, leaving Paramount‑Skydance as the sole serious suitor. The proposal would bring...

Celio has officially retired the Camaïeu name, rebranding its women’s line as Celio Women after previously promising to keep the label as “be Camaïeu.” The shift marks a strategic consolidation of the French retailer’s portfolio. Celio is also expanding its...

Additive manufacturing service provider 3D People has fully deployed AMIS Runtime across its London facility, integrating the programmable build preparation engine with its powder bed fusion lines. The automation covers file import, repair, intelligent nesting, slicing, and continuous re‑nesting, eliminating...

A recent Campaign analysis reveals that nearly 70% of women feel unconfident when confronted with typical marketing portrayals. The piece argues that "women-focused" campaigns often rely on outdated stereotypes, reducing a complex audience to a tidy segment. Brands are urged...

Chinese energy‑storage firms posted mixed 2025 results, with HyperStrong leading a 40% revenue surge and a 46% profit jump. Pylontech saw revenue jump 57% and profit double, yet operating margins fell sharply amid fierce competition. GoodWe returned to profitability thanks...

Kuehne+Nagel retained its position as the world’s largest airfreight forwarder in 2025, posting a 7% volume increase to 2.2 million tonnes, ahead of DSV’s 2 million tonnes despite DSV’s recent acquisition of DB Schenker. The Swiss carrier’s growth was driven by surging demand...
Rivian will equip its upcoming R2 SUV with GSMA SGP.32‑enabled eSIM technology and 5G connectivity through a partnership with German security firm Giesecke+Devrient and telecom operator AT&T. The SGP.32 specification allows remote SIM provisioning, letting Rivian use a single hardware...

EssenceMediacom, WPP Media’s merged agency, has been reappointed as Tesco’s media agency partner across the UK and Central‑Eastern European markets for another ten years. The renewal follows a formal review by Tuffon Hall Consultancy and expands the scope to include...

Kazakhstan's manufacturing PMI fell to 48.1 in February, down from 49.8 in January, indicating sector contraction. The decline reflects weaker domestic demand, higher tax pressure from a January VAT increase, and firms cutting staff, purchases, and inventories. Despite the downturn,...

European Sleeper announced that its Brussels‑Milan night train will launch on September 9, with tickets on sale from March 17. The service, delayed from an original June start due to extensive German infrastructure work, will run via the Gotthard corridor,...
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Iranian Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi announced that Iran’s intelligence services have "complete oversight" of U.S. and Israeli targets and can pinpoint the locations of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meetings on March 3. He accused the United States of serving Israel’s interests,...
A viral audio clip claiming a victim accused Bill and Hillary Clinton of abuse on Jeffrey Epstein’s island was proven to be AI‑generated. Forensic analysis by the University at Buffalo and ElevenLabs’ classifier flagged the recording as synthetic, noting uniform...
Nykaa has launched Nykaa Perfumery, a dedicated fragrance‑only retail format, with two 800 sq ft stores in Mumbai’s Oberoi Mall and Infiniti Mall. The stores combine immersive discovery tables, AI‑driven Fragrance Finder, and trained fragrance advisors to guide shoppers through a curated...

Jacksonville‑based startup MMI is preparing the first U.S. microrobotic surgeries to treat Alzheimer’s by clearing lymphatic drainage pathways in the neck. The FDA granted clearance for an initial safety cohort of 15 patients, with five slated for the first procedure...

Innovent’s pirtobrutinib, marketed as Jaypirca, received Chinese NMPA approval for adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma who have undergone at least one prior therapy, including a BTK inhibitor. The decision follows the phase‑III BRUIN CLL‑321 trial,...

Ram’s 2026 Lunar Edition returns for the 2500 Rebel and Power Wagon, offering a distinctive grey‑and‑black exterior paired with high‑end leather interiors. The special‑edition package, priced at $86,385 for the Power Wagon and $93,885 for the Rebel, adds copper‑orange contrast...

The Production Engineering of E‑Mobility Components (PEM) chair at RWTH Aachen launched the three‑year DigHy project, backed by €1.1 million from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space. The initiative aims to build a digital, scalable hydrogen infrastructure for the...
Vanson Bourne’s research with Xeneta shows that freight market intelligence can turn costly supply‑chain disruptions into predictable events. By delivering rate‑movement, capacity and transit‑time alerts, procurement teams can act before penalties, inventory gaps, or panic‑premium spot purchases arise. The study highlights...

Holland & Barrett reported an 11% rise in annual sales to £981 million, propelled by TikTok‑driven health trends and appetite‑suppressing products. Store revenue climbed to £731.3 million, and gross profit increased to £579.9 million. However, pre‑tax losses widened to £71 million, reflecting higher staff...

European journalists face a sharp rise in violence and intimidation, highlighted by a car bomb targeting Italian reporter Sigfrido Ranucci and four media workers killed in Russia’s war. The Council of Europe’s safety platform recorded over 2,300 alerts across 40...

Schletter Group installed its FS Duo steel mounting system at a 96 MWp solar PV farm near Udine, Italy, deploying 156,700 modules. The two‑post design stacks three modules vertically, boosting land‑use efficiency while delivering high structural stability. Driven hot‑dip galvanized steel...

The U.S. Army issued a sources‑sought notice for follow‑on Technical Assistance and Field Service Representative (FSR) support for the PAC‑3 missile‑defense system covering fiscal years 2027‑2029. The effort will provide integration, maintenance, and on‑call technical support for both PAC‑3 Cost...

Paradores Hotels & Restaurants and the Spanish Tourist Office (UK) hosted a trade event at Manchester Art Gallery on 26 February, unveiling the upcoming Parador de Ibiza. The gathering attracted over 30 UK travel agents, highlighting the network’s nearly 100...

Sofia’s Metropolitan Electric Transport (EAD) has issued a tender for 40 low‑floor LRVs with a guide price of €102.3 million and plans a second tender for an additional 38 units, bringing the total to 78 vehicles costing roughly €200 million. Bids are...
Estée Lauder announced a limited‑edition beauty collection with designer Diane von Furstenberg. The InCharge Collection features a new $85 fragrance, a $35 multi‑use sculpting blush stick, and a $45 glossy lip oil trio. The partnership leverages von Furstenberg’s fashion legacy and her long‑standing friendship...
The Children’s Place has broadened SVP Kristin Clifford’s responsibilities to include product operations, international and technical design, alongside her existing sourcing duties, effective February 24, 2026. The reshuffle also adds Kim Roy as executive director overseeing design, merchandising, planning and...

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is expanding its 62,000‑square‑foot Washington Broadcast Center with three new television studios, a dedicated podcast studio, and newsroom spaces. The facilities will integrate directly into BMG’s Tier‑1 control rooms, 24/7 master‑control, REMI workflows, and its private...

Hyatt’s World of Hyatt elite members—Globalist and Explorist—enjoy a special 24‑hour cancellation window, half the standard 48‑hour requirement. The benefit applies only at properties whose normal policy is 48 hours or less and excludes Vacation Club, Miraval, prepaid, and group‑rate...