News•Mar 3, 2026
Casino Group Communication
Casino Group announced it is negotiating with creditors to adapt and strengthen its financial structure, extending consent periods and discussing operational financing extensions. The company postponed its 2025 full‑year results to the end of March while statutory auditors engage with the board under French commercial code provisions. Stakeholders, including reference shareholder FRH and Term Loan B creditors, are considering a substantial equity injection under the Renouveau 2030 plan. New proposals from all parties will be disclosed after market close on 5 March, with a restructuring agreement targeted by June 2026.
By Euronext
News•Mar 3, 2026
SDA And The Outer Space Treaty: Why Worry About Legal Gaps In Space Tech?
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty, drafted when space activity was limited, now faces criticism for its vague language amid exploding low‑Earth‑orbit constellations, AI‑driven satellite services, and emerging directed‑energy weapons. Legal scholar Cybel Ekpa argues that these technological advances create gaps...
By Orbital Today
News•Mar 3, 2026
Guest Post: Words Matter. So Why Do Lyrics Generate Just 1% of Publishing Income?
Global music revenues are projected to hit $200 billion by 2035, yet lyrics— the core narrative element of songs—account for just 1 % of publishing income. Rio Caraeff argues that this disparity limits the industry’s growth potential, especially as lyrics drive superfans who...
By Music Ally
News•Mar 3, 2026
Peru Awards $US 420m Freight Line Construction Contract
The Peruvian government has granted a $420 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Power Construction Corporation of China for a 120‑kilometre freight railway linking the Chancay Pacific port with the central highlands. The line will traverse rugged Andean terrain,...
By International Railway Journal
News•Mar 3, 2026
Starz Narrows Financial Loss to Under $21 Million During Q4
Starz posted Q4 2025 revenue of $322.8 million, a 6.3% decline year‑over‑year, driven by a 12% drop in streaming‑related sales. Linear and other revenue rose 6.6% to $112.5 million, partially offsetting the shortfall. The operating loss narrowed dramatically to $4.7...
By The Desk
News•Mar 3, 2026
GMG Allocates Capital for Completion of New Graphene Manufacturing Plant
Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has secured an additional AU$1.4 million, raising total capital for its Gen 2.0 graphene plant to AU$2.3 million. The facility, designed to produce up to 10 tons of graphene per year, is slated to be completed and operational by mid‑2026....
By Graphene-Info
News•Mar 3, 2026
Trump Says Wars Can Be Fought ‘Forever’ With The U.S.’s ‘Virtually Unlimited’ Weapons Stockpiles
President Donald Trump asserted on Truth Social that the United States possesses a "virtually unlimited" supply of weapons, allowing it to fight wars indefinitely. He contrasted this claim with criticism of President Joe Biden for allegedly diverting resources to Ukraine....
By Forbes – Business
News•Mar 3, 2026
US Air Force Awards Oracle $88M to Expand Cloud One Modernization with OCI, AI Database
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Oracle an $88 million firm‑fixed‑price task order to expand its Cloud One modernization effort using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The contract authorizes OCI use across multiple classification levels, including Top Secret SCI and DISA Impact...
By ERP Today
News•Mar 3, 2026
DTC Partnership to Integrate Marine Tactical Radios Into Autonomous USVs
DTC, a Codan Company, has partnered with FLANQ to embed its low‑size, weight, and power (SWaP) marine tactical radios into FLANQ’s uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for European defense operations. The integration provides encrypted, high‑bandwidth command‑and‑control links that remain resilient in...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Myuna to Mine on with Eraring Contract Secured
Centennial Coal's Myuna Colliery in New South Wales has reached a new commercial agreement with Origin Energy. The three‑year deal guarantees the supply of thermal coal to Origin’s Eraring Power Station. The arrangement removes months of operational uncertainty and secures...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Mar 3, 2026
Renault S.A.: Disclosure of Trading in Own Shares From February 20 to February 25, 2026
Renault S.A. disclosed that it repurchased a total of 600,000 of its own shares between February 20 and February 25, 2026. The buyback was executed through an investment services provider on the Paris exchange (XPAR) at an average weighted price...
By Euronext
News•Mar 3, 2026
From Fundamental Understanding to Modification Strategies of Cobalt Molybdates in Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction
The review examines cobalt molybdate (CoMoO4) as a non‑noble metal catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), highlighting its abundant resources, bimetallic synergy, and structural flexibility. It contrasts the adsorbate evolution mechanism with the lattice‑oxygen participation mechanism, showing how Mo⁶⁺...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Immiscible Binary Organic Phase‐Change Composites with Segregated H‐BN Networks for Advanced Thermal Management (Small 13/2026)
Researchers Donghun Lee and Chae Bin Kim have developed immiscible binary organic phase‑change composites that self‑assemble into segregated hexagonal boron nitride (h‑BN) networks via particle‑stabilized emulsification. The melt‑mixed architecture achieves a thermal conductivity of 20 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ while maintaining shape stability above...
By Small (Wiley)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Another Anna’s Archive Link Goes Down as Portal Backtracked on Spotify Data Release
Anna’s Archive’s .li domain went offline, prompting users to seek alternative access points. The shadow library previously scraped roughly 86 million Spotify tracks—about 300 TB of audio and metadata—and has temporarily halted the release after intense legal pressure. Ongoing lawsuits from music...
By The Hindu – Books
News•Mar 3, 2026
Queensland LNP Adds Four-Hour Bundaberg Big Battery to Proposed Call-In List
Queensland’s planning minister Jarrod Bleijie has issued a call‑in notice for Iberdrola Australia’s up‑to‑500 MW Bundaberg Regional Battery after more than ten community and council requests raised safety, environmental and site‑suitability concerns. The council failed to issue a statutory decision, prompting...
By RenewEconomy
News•Mar 3, 2026
What Does Programmable Money Mean for Treasury Operations?
Programmable money embeds conditional logic into cash movements, turning treasury processes from batch‑based to event‑driven. It leverages a mix of digital instruments—CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenised deposits—to meet varied operational needs. AI‑guided payment libraries add automation while preserving governance, and quantum‑resistant...
By The Finanser
News•Mar 3, 2026
Zero-Hour Contracts Hit Record High as Pressure Builds on Employers Ahead of New Rights
A record 1.23 million workers are now on zero‑hour contracts, up 91 000 in the past year and 181 000 since mid‑2024. The surge is driven primarily by young workers and those outside full‑time education, with women slightly over‑represented. Employers face growing uncertainty...
By HRreview (UK)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Union Maritime Bulks up with First Newcastlemax Newbuilds
Union Maritime, a UK‑based tanker operator, is linked to its first Newcastlemax bulk carrier order, potentially securing up to four 215,000‑dwt vessels from China’s Wuhu Shipyard. The deal includes two firm ships and two options at roughly $76 million each, with...
By Splash 247
News•Mar 3, 2026
Nordic’s Finnish Gold Push Back in Motion with Drilling Restart
Nordic Resources (ASX:NNL) has restarted a 3,000‑metre diamond drilling campaign across its Kopsa and Kiimala Trend gold projects in Finland, allocating 1,500 metres to each target. The program follows a successful 6,000‑metre drill in 2025 that identified step‑out targets, and...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Mar 3, 2026
Dartbrook Gets Six-Year Extension
The New South Wales government has extended the development consent for the Dartbrook thermal coal mine by six years, now running until 5 December 2033. The extension secures the mine’s 6 Mtpa coal handling and preparation plant (CHPP) operations. The decision arrives amid...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Mar 3, 2026
Secure Agility Sets Sights on AI, Security, IoT and Telco-Led Growth in 2026
Secure Agility, a Sydney‑based tech services firm with roughly 100 staff and $70 million in annual revenue, is shifting from a low‑profile engineering focus to aggressive customer acquisition and national expansion. The company now offers production‑ready AI, IoT and cybersecurity platforms,...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Mar 3, 2026
CA Attorney General Comes Out Swinging Ahead of Live Nation Antitrust Trial Kickoff — Judge Rejects Last-Minute Stay Request, Jury...
A federal judge rejected Live Nation’s last‑minute bid to pause the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed as scheduled. Jury selection concluded with twelve jurors sworn in, setting the stage for a six‑week trial that will...
By Digital Music News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Iran War Heralds Era of AI-Powered Bombing Quicker than ‘Speed of Thought’
The U.S. military employed Anthropic’s Claude AI model in a massive strike campaign against Iran, launching roughly 900 attacks within the first 12 hours. Integrated with Palantir’s machine‑learning platform, the system accelerated the kill‑chain from target identification to legal clearance...
By The Guardian AI
News•Mar 3, 2026
Prabowo’s Peacemaker Campaign Now Extends to Iran
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto announced he is ready to travel to Tehran to mediate between Iran and the United States after the recent U.S.-Israel strikes. The foreign ministry framed the offer as a call for restraint, stopping short of condemning...
By Foreign Policy
News•Mar 3, 2026
Business Exchange
Copenhagen Optimization has installed two Better Airport modules at Brisbane Airport, delivering data‑driven forecasting and resource planning for security operations. The airport is simultaneously upgrading to CT Standard 3 screening, allowing passengers to leave laptops and aerosols in bags. Indonesia’s immigration...
By Airport World
News•Mar 3, 2026
UBB Reșița Elevates Metrology Training with Cutting-Edge Mitutoyo CMM
Babeș‑Bolyai University’s Faculty of Engineering in Reșița has equipped its research lab with a Mitutoyo MiSTAR 555 coordinate measuring machine, funded by the West Regional Development Agency. The CMM provides 2.2 µm accuracy over a 500 × 500 × 500 mm volume and comes with 20 educational...
By Metrology News
News•Mar 3, 2026
3D Scanning Metrology: A Guide to Accuracy and Resolution
The article explains how modern structured‑light 3D scanners, such as those from SMARTTECH3D, have replaced manual tools by delivering rapid, non‑contact measurements. It distinguishes accuracy—the closeness to true dimensions—from resolution, the density of captured points, and cites the VDI/VDE 2634 standard...
By Metrology News
News•Mar 3, 2026
Designing Telehealth for Every Age: What Providers Need to Know About Serving Older Adults
Telehealth’s rapid expansion has left older adults behind because most platforms ignore age‑related cognitive, sensory, and usability challenges. Studies show that while over half of seniors are interested in video visits, only a third feel comfortable using them, highlighting a...
By HIT Consultant
News•Mar 3, 2026
Bupa UK Picks Ace of Hearts to Work on Creative and Strategy
UK health insurer Bupa has selected the creative agency Ace of Hearts to lead its new advertising and strategic initiatives. The agency was chosen after a competitive pitch process coordinated by Ingenuity+, a specialist agency network. The partnership is expected...
By Campaign UK
News•Mar 3, 2026
AI to Develop Metals with Enhanced Durability for Naval Vessels
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Swansea University are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to create metal alloys that resist corrosion in harsh marine environments. Backed by a £42.5 million Defence Materials Centre of Excellence partnership that includes...
By UKAuthority (UK)
News•Mar 3, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Julia Garner Is Now a Global Brand Ambassador for Loewe
Julia Garner has been named a global brand ambassador for luxury fashion house Loewe, announced by the label’s new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. The Emmy‑winning actress, previously linked to Gucci, will front Loewe’s upcoming campaigns, reflecting the designers’ vision...
By WWD
News•Mar 3, 2026
Parallel Flight Receives FAA 44807 Exemption for Hybrid UAS
Parallel Flight Technologies secured a Federal Aviation Administration 44807 exemption, allowing its Firefly hybrid heavy‑lift unmanned aircraft system to operate commercially across the United States. The clearance opens the platform for industrial missions such as sensor integration, wildland fire management,...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Mar 3, 2026
All Hands on Deck as Travel Disruption Spreads in Asia
Airports across Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia cancelled dozens of flights as missile strikes in the Middle East disrupted air routes. Suvarnabhumi Airport halted 32 flights and set up dedicated waiting areas, while Singapore’s Changi and Kuala Lumpur International reported similar...
By TTG Asia
News•Mar 3, 2026
Ausenco Heads to Generation's Marathon Project in Ontario
Ausenco Canada has been selected as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) partner for Generation Mining’s Marathon gold‑copper‑zinc project in Ontario’s Sudbury Basin. The firm will handle front‑end engineering, equipment procurement, and construction management for the processing plant, underground...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Mar 3, 2026
Study Shows Syerston Scandium Potential
A recent study highlights the Syerston scandium oxide project’s potential as a new source of scandium. The Australian venture aims to produce 60 tonnes per annum of scandium oxide near Parkes, New South Wales. Scandium is deemed essential for next‑generation technologies...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Mar 3, 2026
Too Lost Launches Profile Defender to Shield Artists From AI-Driven Fakes
Too Lost has introduced Profile Defender, a real‑time monitoring tool that flags and removes unauthorized AI‑generated tracks from major streaming services. The feature responds to recent high‑profile incidents where fake releases appeared on Spotify under the names of Blaze Foley,...
By Digital Music News
News•Mar 3, 2026
How to Play WWE 2K26 Early (Which Versions Have Early Access?)
WWE 2K26 launches on March 13, 2026, with a seven‑day early‑access window for three premium digital editions. Four editions—Standard, King of Kings, Attitude Era, and Monday Night Raw—vary in price from $69.99 to $149.99 and bundle increasing numbers of DLC superstars, virtual...
By Game Rant
News•Mar 3, 2026
The One Centre Group Creates and Scales the Brands of Tomorrow with ‘Zephyr One’ Launch
The One Centre Group has rebranded its 2019 investment Zephyr Social as Zephyr One, joining its constellation of specialist branding firms. The 12‑person agency now offers commercial strategy, performance media, and creative services through its proprietary System One model. Founders...
By Campaign Brief
News•Mar 3, 2026
Feedback Meeting Was Reasonable Despite Employee's "Palpable Outrage"
A Queensland Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a temporary teacher at Tagai State College is not entitled to workers' compensation for a psychological injury claimed after a feedback meeting. The commissioner described the employee's reaction as driven by personal perception...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Mar 3, 2026
How North Carolina Attracted Amgen and Roche To Become a Next-Gen Obesity Drug Production Hotspot
North Carolina’s Holly Springs is becoming a hub for next‑generation obesity drugs as Amgen and Roche commit more than $3.5 billion to build manufacturing capacity. Amgen’s $1.55 billion rollout includes a new drug‑substance plant and a second facility slated for 2032, while Roche’s...
By BioSpace
News•Mar 3, 2026
Performance Shipping Orders Suezmax Pair in China
Performance Shipping, the Nasdaq‑listed Greek tanker owner, has signed contracts for two 158,000 dwt suezmax vessels with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. Each newbuild costs $81.5 million and is scheduled for delivery in October 2028 and May 2029. The ships will be Tier III, scrubber‑fitted and meet...
By Splash 247
News•Mar 3, 2026
OpenAI’s Ad Push Begins, and The Knot Is Co-Piloting
OpenAI has launched a trial ad platform inside ChatGPT, enlisting The Knot Worldwide as one of its first brand partners. The wedding‑planning service is testing ad performance, brand‑safety protocols, and data insights while also debuting its own app within the...
By Digiday
News•Mar 3, 2026
As Hold Cos Restructure, BBDO Reframes Client Relationships
Omnicom’s BBDO has created a global chief experience officer role to overhaul how it serves clients amid a wave of holding‑company mergers, AI hype, and industry distractions. The new chief, Daale Carter, is replacing traditional account management with a "business...
By Digiday
News•Mar 3, 2026
Agencies Grapple with Economics of a New Marketing Currency: The AI Token
Marketing agencies are confronting the economics of generative‑AI tokens as they embed large‑language‑model tools into campaigns. Tokens, which meter compute, can add up quickly—Coca‑Cola’s recent ad required millions of them—prompting agencies to devise new pricing structures. Some firms, like Merge...
By Digiday
News•Mar 3, 2026
WTF Is Meta’s Manus Tool?
Meta has embedded an AI agent suite called Manus into its Ads Manager, following a $2 billion acquisition of the Singapore‑based startup Butterfly Effect. The tool promises automated competitor analysis, audience research, campaign measurement and reporting across Facebook and Instagram. Early...
By Digiday
News•Mar 3, 2026
Bridging the Data Gap in Criminal Justice
Legislators in Tennessee and Georgia are introducing bills modeled on ALEC's Researcher Access to Data Act, mandating criminal‑justice agencies to share data with qualified researchers. The push follows a 2025 Tennessee comptroller report exposing severe data gaps, such as missing...
By Governing — Finance
News•Mar 3, 2026
Taiwan Doesn’t Have to Choose
Taiwan, home to 23 million people, sits at the nexus of global trade routes and the semiconductor supply chain, making its stability a linchpin for worldwide commerce. The Kuomintang (KMT) argues that the island should not be forced to align exclusively...
By Foreign Affairs
News•Mar 3, 2026
Navigating the FDA After the Storm To Advance Drug Candidates
After a wave of senior departures and a 3,500‑position cut, the FDA entered 2026 with a largely inexperienced workforce, raising uncertainty for drug developers. The agency’s new AI guidance, released in January, outlines best practices but emphasizes human oversight and...
By BioSpace
News•Mar 3, 2026
When Test Results Can’t Be Trusted: Solving Repeatability and Measurement Drift
Laboratories often assume test repeatability, yet subtle shifts in equipment, operators, and environment cause measurement drift that goes unnoticed until costly failures emerge. In paint labs, consistent pass results mask growing variability, leading to rework, delayed product launches, and regulatory...
By Quality Magazine
News•Mar 3, 2026
How Russia Is Intercepting Communications From European Satellites
Russia’s secret Luch 1 and 2 satellites have been conducting prolonged proximity and rendezvous operations (RPOs) against European geostationary communications satellites since 2014. By positioning themselves within five kilometres of targets, they can intercept downlink signals and potentially capture command uplinks. While...
By New Space Economy