News•Mar 1, 2026
People Are Drinking Less Than Ever. What’s Country Music to Do?
Alcohol consumption in the United States has slipped to just 54 percent of adults, a four‑point drop from 2024, prompting distilleries like Jim Beam and George Dickel to halt or scale back production. The decline is hitting Nashville’s long‑standing synergy between country music and spirit branding, as marketers struggle to find artists who still drink and consumers to buy celebrity‑linked bottles. At the same time, cannabis‑infused drinks are exploding, with THC tonics outselling traditional alcohol among Gen Z. Yet many songwriters argue that whiskey‑centric lyrics remain a staple of country storytelling.
By Rolling Stone
News•Mar 1, 2026
Monjur Introduces Monjur Pilot AI-Powered Legal Assistant For MSPs
Monjur, a Texas‑based legal‑tech firm, launched Monjur Pilot, an AI‑powered legal assistant designed for managed service providers (MSPs). The solution combines large language models with a retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) framework and a proprietary confidence‑scoring system to answer contract questions, redline...
By CRN (US)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Nokia Launches Doksuri AI-RAN Ready Radios to Boost 5G Performance, Energy Efficiency and Network Automation
Nokia unveiled Doksuri Remote Radio Heads, the latest evolution of its AirScale portfolio, built on the ReefShark System‑on‑Chip to embed AI capabilities directly in the radio layer. The new radios promise up to 30% better power efficiency, 25% lighter weight...
By TelecomLead
News•Mar 1, 2026
Clash of Clans' Dragon Duke Lands in a Fiery New Update, but You'll Need to Grind for Him First
Supercell’s latest Clash of Clans seasonal update, Dragon Escape, introduces the Dragon Duke, the game’s second aerial hero and sixth overall hero addition. The Duke gains a 50% attack‑speed boost and doubles his Royal Rampage passive when isolated, while also...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Mar 1, 2026
U.S. Army to Buy More AMPVs to Replace M113s Sent to Ukraine
The U.S. Army will spend $250 million to buy 50 Armored Multi‑Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) to replace the M113 armored personnel carriers it transferred to Ukraine. The procurement, slated for award before April, restores the Army’s combat‑vehicle inventory after sending roughly 900...
By Defence Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
U.S. Air Force Prepares Long-Term Support for U-2 Missions
The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information to identify contractors capable of sustaining the life‑support systems of its U‑2 high‑altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The RFI, released on February 26, 2026, targets depot‑level repair, engineering, and rapid spare‑parts support for pilot...
By Defence Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
Faster, Better, Stronger: Growth Awaits at the Newly Imagined National Hardware Show
The National Hardware Show has been rebranded as NHS Concept to Commerce, targeting the full product lifecycle from ideation to shelf. The 2026 Las Vegas event introduces dedicated pavilions for global manufacturers, brands, inventors and an AI‑driven Product Journey Experience...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Mar 1, 2026
In Real Life: Align Your Operation’s Digital and Brick-and-Mortar Presence
Retailers now have a digital twin that AI evaluates when generating search overviews. An optimized Google Business Profile serves as the new Yellow Pages, feeding AI the first impression of a store. Consistency of name, address, and phone across online...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Mar 1, 2026
Tight Connections: A Retailer’s Key to Success in the Fastener Category
The fastener aisle at Gus Bock’s Ace Hardware in northwestern Indiana has become a major revenue engine thanks to a close partnership with its fastener vendor. The vendor supplies planograms, color‑coded bulk bins, and an online ordering portal that give...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Mar 1, 2026
Hunt the Night Launch Trailer – New 2D Action RPG for Nintendo Switch
Japanese indie studios Dangen Entertainment and Moonlight Games have released Hunt the Night, a 2D action‑RPG for Nintendo Switch. Marketed as a “16‑bit Zelda × Bloodborne” experience, the game follows Vesper, a Stalker, battling nightmarish creatures across the ruined world of Medhram....
By Nintendo Everything
News•Mar 1, 2026
Will Prime Video Let AI Call a Live Sports Game?
Prime Video has rapidly integrated artificial intelligence into its platform, adding AI‑generated episode recaps, picture‑quality upgrades, and AI‑assisted features for live events like Thursday Night Football. The article speculates that by 2026 Amazon could push the envelope further by deploying...
By The Streamable
News•Mar 1, 2026
Why Telehealth Skills Belong at the Core of Clinical Education
Telehealth is moving from an optional service to a routine component of clinical practice, forcing health‑care educators to rethink curricula. The 2024 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Workforce Research Recap highlights soaring telehealth utilization and a skills gap...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Mar 1, 2026
Letters to the Editor: Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: Challenges and Treatment Approaches
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors revolutionized mood‑disorder treatment but often cause sexual side effects. A subset of patients experiences post‑SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD), where libido loss, erectile problems and orgasmic difficulties persist months or years after discontinuation. The underlying neurochemical mechanisms...
By Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience
News•Mar 1, 2026
U.S. Air Force Selects KIHOMAC for AN/FPS-117 Radar Support
The U.S. Air Force awarded KIHOMAC Inc. a $32.4 million, five‑year indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract to provide contractor logistics support for the AN/FPS‑117 long‑range radar under the Atmospheric Early Warning System program. The agreement, issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center,...
By Defence Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
Letters to the Editor: Responding to Correspondence on “Burnout and Ethical Awareness in Mental Health Professionals: A Correlational Study”
The authors respond to critiques of their correlational study linking burnout and ethical awareness among mental‑health professionals in Lahore, Pakistan. They acknowledge the purposive, non‑probability sampling limits generalizability but argue it was necessary given fragmented service delivery. Findings showed age...
By Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience
News•Mar 1, 2026
I Tested the Weird, Tiny, Low-Cost Electric Car Soon Coming to the US
Fiat is set to launch the Topolino, a $12‑13k electric quadricycle, in the United States later this year. Based on the Citroën Ami, the two‑seat vehicle offers a 5.5 kWh battery, about 45 km range, and a top speed of 28 mph, positioning...
By Electrek
News•Mar 1, 2026
Exploring Anticholinergic Burden in a Psychiatric Inpatient Population
A retrospective study of 250 psychiatric inpatients measured anticholinergic toxicity scores (ATS) at two seasonal points, finding an average total ATS of eight. Approximately 75% of patients in both winter and spring cohorts exceeded the clinically significant threshold of five,...
By Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience
News•Mar 1, 2026
Gut Microbiota as a Therapeutic Target for Chronic Pain Disorders
The article reviews emerging evidence that gut microbiota modulation could treat chronic pain disorders such as fibromyalgia, IBS, and temporomandibular joint disease. It links central neurobiological changes—reduced medial prefrontal white matter and altered default‑mode network connectivity—to dopaminergic dysfunction. Dysbiosis, especially...
By Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience
News•Mar 1, 2026
Xperi’s DTS AutoStage Portal Grows Again With 52 New Markets
Xperi has expanded its DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal by adding 52 U.S. markets, marking the second growth phase since November. The platform now reaches roughly 14 million vehicles and incorporates data from over 3,000 additional stations, representing 162,000 new in‑vehicle listeners....
By Radio Ink
News•Mar 1, 2026
Russia Promotes Krasnopol-M2 as Superior Guided Artillery Shell
Russia's state defense conglomerate Rostec promoted its Krasnopol‑M2 laser‑guided artillery shell as more accurate than Western equivalents, showcasing a pinpoint strike by an Msta‑S howitzer in ministry footage. The company claims internal statistics prove superior accuracy, faster detection‑to‑engagement cycles, and...
By Defence Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
New God Of War Franchise In Development At Sony Santa Monica
A former senior writer at Sony Santa Monica disclosed via LinkedIn that the studio is developing a new franchise within the God of War universe. The hint suggests the upcoming title may introduce fresh characters and possibly a new mythological...
By TheGamer
News•Mar 1, 2026
Russians Seek to Modernise the Remainder of Indian Sukhois
Russia has proposed a parallel upgrade package for the Indian Su‑30MKI fleet that lies outside the domestic Super Sukhoi programme. The offer includes installing the Russian AL‑41F1S engine, a new radar and other subsystems, while retaining integration with Indian weapons...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Global Tourism War Economy Seen From Amazing Thailand
The escalating Gulf conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is rippling through global tourism, prompting sentiment‑driven hesitation among long‑haul travelers while leaving Thailand largely insulated. Short‑term booking delays and modest fare increases are expected as airlines absorb higher...
By eTurboNews
News•Mar 1, 2026
Skuld P&I Cancels War Risk Cover in Mideast Gulf
Skuld P&I announced the cancellation of its war‑risk coverage for vessels operating in the Middle East Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, citing a deteriorating geopolitical climate after US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions. The notice...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Mar 1, 2026
UAE Fujairah Bunker Market Braced for Impact
Bunker traders in Fujairah, the Middle East’s largest marine fuels hub, are preparing for a sharp decline in demand after heightened Gulf tensions and unverified warnings of a Strait of Hormuz closure. Recent missile strikes near Fujairah and Jebel Ali have...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Mar 1, 2026
Arc Raiders Expedition 2 Project Release Countdown: Exact Date, Time, and More
Embark has announced the launch window for ARC Raiders’ Expedition 2 Project, set to open at 12 am PT (8 am UTC) and run for several days before closing. Players who opt in will have their account progress reset but earn permanent buffs...
By Destructoid
News•Mar 1, 2026
Borderlands Mexico: Canada, Mexico Draw Record Foreign Investment in 2025
Canada and Mexico posted record foreign direct investment in 2025, underscoring North America’s growing role as a manufacturing hub. Canada received $96.8 billion, the strongest inflow in 18 years, while Mexico attracted a historic $40.87 billion, a 10.8% year‑over‑year rise. U.S. investors...
By FreightWaves
News•Mar 1, 2026
What To Watch Sunday: Tracker And Watson Return, Marshals And DTF St. Louis Debut, Industry Finale, Actor Awards, And More
TVLine’s Sunday guide spotlights a busy March 1 lineup, with CBS moving its crime dramas Tracker and Watson to new time slots and launching the western‑meets‑SEAL series Marshals. HBO debuts the relationship‑drama DTF St. Louis, while Industry delivers its Season 4 finale on...
By TVLine
News•Mar 1, 2026
Vogue Editor Downgrades Herself From American First Class Due To Bad Service
Former Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa‑Johnson, an American Airlines Concierge Key member, downgraded herself from first class to business on a JFK‑London flight after experiencing substandard service and micro‑aggressions from a flight attendant. She highlighted being the only Black woman among...
By One Mile at a Time
News•Mar 1, 2026
FromSoftware Rumored To Be Unhappy With Demon's Souls Remake
Leaker NateTheHate has reignited speculation that FromSoftware has been quietly unhappy with the Demon's Souls PS5 remake, despite its strong sales and critical praise. The claim aligns with broader industry chatter suggesting internal dissatisfaction, even as the studio lauded the...
By TheGamer
News•Mar 1, 2026
Qatar March Sulphur Price Announcement Postponed
State‑owned QatarEnergy Marketing postponed its March Qatar Sulphur Price (QSP) announcement to 4 March, citing recent geopolitical developments. February’s QSP was set at $520 per tonne FOB, a modest $3 increase from January. The delay follows the US‑Israeli strike on Iran,...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Mar 1, 2026
UK Space Firm Skyrora Explores Buying Assets of Struggling Rival Orbex
Skyrora, a Glasgow‑based small‑satellite launch provider, announced a preliminary interest in acquiring select Orbex assets, including the Sutherland Spaceport, for up to £10 million. Orbex, the Inverness‑based micro‑launcher developer, entered administration after unsuccessful fundraising and merger attempts. The potential deal could...
By SpaceDaily
News•Mar 1, 2026
Chang'e-6 Farside Samples Reshape Lunar Impact History
Scientists using Chang’e-6 far-side samples have shown that lunar impact fluxes are statistically identical on the near and far hemispheres, validating a global cratering chronology. Radiometric ages of 2.8 Ga basalt and 4.247 Ga norite, combined with local crater densities, fit within...
By SpaceDaily
News•Mar 1, 2026
UAE Extends Mars Probe Mission Until 2028
The United Arab Emirates announced a three‑year extension of its Hope Mars probe, keeping the mission active until 2028. The orbiter has already transmitted ten terabits of atmospheric data, far surpassing its original one‑terabit target, and has also studied Deimos...
By SpaceDaily
News•Mar 1, 2026
Airtel, Google Partner to Launch Secure, Carrier-Backed RCS Messaging in India
Bharti Airtel and Google have teamed up to launch a carrier‑backed Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging platform in India, accessible via Google Messages on Android phones. The service combines Airtel’s network intelligence with Google’s RCS infrastructure and AI‑driven spam detection,...
By TelecomTalk (India)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Sailor Piece Race Guide
Sailor Piece’s race system assigns each character a unique set of stat buffs that influence health, damage, speed, and other core gameplay metrics. Rarity tiers—ranging from Common to Mythical—determine how often each race appears when players reroll. Higher‑tier races like...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Mar 1, 2026
Rebecca Evernden Takes Helm Of New UK Space Agency Ahead Of April Launch
Rebecca Evernden has been appointed Director of the newly restructured UK Space Agency, which will merge into the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in April. A decade‑long space policy specialist, she previously led legislation for vertical launches, helped...
By Orbital Today
News•Mar 1, 2026
Mystery Drama with Perfect Season and "No Shortage of Excitement" Lands New UK Streaming Home
Person of Interest, the 2010s sci‑fi mystery series created by Jonathan Nolan, is now streaming on Netflix UK with all five seasons available from 1 March. The show follows tech billionaire Harold Finch and ex‑CIA operative John Reese as they use...
By Digital Spy – TV
News•Mar 1, 2026
World of Warcraft Midnight Will Boost Profession Knowledge Gains to Counter Any Early Access Advantage
World of Warcraft Midnight entered early access, prompting Blizzard to announce a double knowledge‑gain boost for professions during the first full week after launch (March 3‑10). Knowledge points, which power profession specializations, will be awarded at twice the normal rate from...
By PCGamesN
News•Mar 1, 2026
Pune Power Infrastructure Boost: ₹1,100 Crore Investment for Improved Electricity Supply
The Maharashtra state government announced a ₹1,100 crore investment to upgrade Pune district’s power infrastructure, with ₹450 crore dedicated to the rapidly growing Pimpri Chinchwad area. The funding, part of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme, aims to address frequent outages, power theft, and...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Mar 1, 2026
This Switch 2 Game Might Be the Perfect One for Travel –for an Odd Reason
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse, a new mystery visual novel from Square Enix, launched on Switch, Switch 2, and PC just weeks after its Nintendo Direct reveal. The game follows Yuza Minakuchi as he investigates his parents’ disappearance on a rural island,...
By T3
News•Mar 1, 2026
Drone Attack on Burj Al Arab Hotel in Jumeirah, Dubai
Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab suffered limited exterior damage after the city’s air‑defence systems intercepted a hostile drone on March 1, 2026. Falling debris sparked a small fire on the hotel’s façade, which emergency crews quickly extinguished. No structural damage...
By eTurboNews
News•Mar 1, 2026
Israel Conducts Mass Air Raids on Iran
Israel has intensified its air campaign against Iran, dropping more than 1,200 bombs on military targets since the war began. Over 200 aircraft struck roughly 500 sites, focusing on radar, air‑defence networks and ballistic‑missile infrastructure, including a missile‑launch complex near...
By Defence Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
Retired U.S. General Slams U.S. Delay in Fighter Transfers to Ukraine
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula criticized Washington for postponing the transfer of advanced fighter aircraft to Ukraine, saying Russian rhetoric deterred both Biden and Trump administrations. He argued that early delivery of platforms such as F‑35s, F‑22s...
By Defence Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Third-Largest Coffee Chain in the U.S. Actually Sells Very Little Hot Coffee
Dutch Bros, founded by two Oregon dairy farmers, has become the third‑largest coffee chain in the United States, trailing only Starbucks and Dunkin’. The chain’s 1,140 locations serve roughly 90% of their beverages cold, focusing on highly customizable energy drinks...
By WSJ – U.S. Business (global/Asia spillover)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Fighting America With America’s Own Tech: Captured U.S. Weapons—Gifted by Russia—Fuel Tehran’s Last Stand
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has escalated retaliation after the February 28 U.S.–Israel strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, launching missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and Israel. The regime’s arsenal now includes over 3,000 ballistic missiles, a...
By Eurasian Times – Defence
News•Mar 1, 2026
Huawei to Unveil Industry’s First AI-Native Framework for Intelligent Operations at MWC 2026
Huawei announced that it will unveil the telecom industry’s first AI‑Native framework for intelligent operations at MWC Barcelona 2026, accompanied by a new generation of AI‑driven solutions. The framework is built around outcome‑oriented intelligence, digital‑twin‑network (DTN) and domain‑model driven architecture,...
By TelecomLead
News•Mar 1, 2026
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Could Be Going Live Soon
The PlayStation Store backend now lists title IDs for Grand Theft Auto 6, indicating that pre‑orders could go live soon. Rockstar continues to target a November 2026 launch while planning a major summer marketing push. The update follows months of silence,...
By TheGamer
News•Mar 1, 2026
Gulf Airspace Shutdown Strands ITB Berlin Travelers on Qatar Airways, Emirates and Others
A surprise US‑Israel strike on Iran triggered an immediate shutdown of Gulf airspace, leaving thousands of travelers—including ITB Berlin delegates—in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain stranded. Major carriers such as Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad scrambled to provide emergency...
By eTurboNews
News•Mar 1, 2026
Huawei to Launch Open-Source Project for A2A-T Software at MWC26
Huawei announced at MWC 2026 the launch of an open‑source project for its A2A‑T (Agent‑to‑Agent for Telecom) protocol software, including an SDK, Registry Center, and low‑code Orchestration Center. The A2A‑T protocol, built on the IG1453 beta and IG1453A meta‑model, aims...
By Telecom Review