A recent webinar examined the evolving economic partnership between the United States and Japan, highlighting trade, investment, and supply‑chain dynamics amid shifting global patterns. Experts discussed how post‑pandemic realignments and technological change are reshaping bilateral ties. The dialogue also addressed growing competition and cooperation in the Indo‑Pacific, especially concerning China’s expanding influence. Panelists identified emerging sectors where the two economies can deepen collaboration.
A virtual “Trade Winds” event on March 11, 2026 gathered top economists and policymakers to assess the resurgence of Western industrial policy. Speakers outlined a growing toolbox—including procurement preferences, subsidies, and public‑private partnerships—driven by competitiveness, innovation, and economic‑security concerns. The measures aim...

NASA has issued a request for information (RFI) to find an IBM Platinum Partner that will manage its extensive software portfolio. The agency intends to establish a five‑year blanket purchase agreement covering licenses, subscription support, expert lab services, and remote...

Australian streaming service Stan has acquired the exclusive rights to the six‑part psychological thriller *Gone* for the Australian market. The series, created by George Kay – known for *Hijack* and *Lupin* – follows elite headmaster Michael Polly, played by David...
Great Clips leveraged NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins as a brand spokesperson in a January 2026 promotion tied to the College Football Playoffs, offering a $9.99 haircut coupon. The 24‑day campaign generated an 11.6% sales lift and a 7.4% rise in...

The Orlando Magic has completed a full‑scale conversion of its Kia Center control room from legacy baseband to SMPTE ST 2110 IP‑based infrastructure, finishing just before the 2025‑26 season opener. Systems integrator Alpha, along with Anthony James Partners and Unity Systems...
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will conduct spring‑2026 trials of electric autonomous shuttles at Newark Liberty International Airport, partnering with Oceaneering, Ohmio and Glydways. The two‑week, non‑public tests simulate a high‑capacity shuttle network that could connect existing...

Onity Group announced the appointment of Aulene Wessel, a former executive vice president at Truist, as its new chief accounting officer. Wessel replaces Francois Grunenwald, who will exit after a transition period. Her résumé includes senior roles at SoFi, Silicon...
President Trump has signaled intent to resume explosive nuclear weapons testing, prompting advocacy groups to urge Congress to block related funding. The article highlights historical fallout from past tests, noting lingering health and environmental impacts. Experts claim no technical justification...
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke disclosed that he suffered a medical event aboard the International Space Station on Jan. 7, prompting an early return for Crew‑11. He praised his crewmates and NASA flight surgeons for stabilizing his condition and arranging a coordinated...

Minnesota’s broadband director, Bree Maki, warned that new NTIA requirements for BEAD participants – written pledges not to seek additional subsidies – are creating a chilling effect among providers, especially those using Universal Service Fund money. The uncertainty over potential...

Eidesvik Offshore has secured an additional contract extension from Aker BP for its 2012-built platform supply vessel Viking Prince. The extension adds roughly two months to the vessel’s hire, pushing the end‑date to the end of April 2026. This follows...

Rootstock’s 2026 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey shows five pivotal shifts in tech priorities. Workforce talent shortages have risen to become the leading barrier, increasing from 25% to 33% of respondents. AI investment is moving sharply toward supply‑chain execution and...

The China‑aligned threat group UnsolicitedBooker has begun targeting telecommunications providers in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The campaign employs two custom backdoors, LuciDoor and MarsSnake, delivered through phishing emails that embed malicious Office macros and loaders such as LuciLoad. These implants can...

Ponchorado, an indie title from Seal Games, is now available on Android. The game blends satirical Wild West survival‑action with roguelite mechanics, all rendered in a 1930s cartoon style. Players control Poncho, a forgotten stuntman stranded on an unfinished western...
Nordex SE posted record Q4 2025 results, with order intake rising 9.2% to €3.2 billion and revenue up 16% to €2.5 billion. EBITDA surged to €307 million, delivering a 12.1% margin, while net profit jumped to €184 million. Full‑year 2025 figures also broke records,...

EU members of the European Parliament rallied behind former commissioner Thierry Breton after the United States imposed visa restrictions on him for his role in shaping the Digital Services Act. Breton, who oversaw the DSA and other digital regulations, used...

P3 Digital Services announced a development program to build middleware that sits between Android Automotive OS and a vehicle’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). The platform will translate high‑definition map data from Android into a standardized ADASIS‑based protocol, enabling direct...

Venture capital in Africa is pivoting from fintech to solar microgrid projects as investors chase more predictable, asset‑backed returns. After a fintech boom between 2016‑2021, market saturation, rising customer‑acquisition costs and tighter regulation have eroded margins. Solar microgrids, backed by...

Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders is now officially Steam Deck verified, allowing handheld play alongside its PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC releases. Early builds strained portable hardware, but recent Server Slam optimizations have lifted performance to a playable...

Toronto‑based premium outdoor brand Roots has appointed Rosie Pouzar as its new Chief Commercial Officer, elevating her from Head of Omnichannel Growth. Pouzar, who previously led Sephora Canada’s retail expansion, will oversee commercial strategy, operations, and customer insight across Roots’...

The CinematicFX mod for STALKER 2 injects dramatic dust, smoke, and debris whenever bullets strike surfaces, turning previously muted impacts into visually striking events. Developed by Cazanu and available on Nexus Mods, the mod tailors particle effects to the material hit,...

Beamdog has released patch 2.7 for the Enhanced Editions of Baldur’s Gate 1, Baldur’s Gate 2, Icewind Dale and Siege of Dragonspear, currently available in the Steam beta and slated for GOG later. The update, the first since 2021, adds native Apple...

Nemours Children’s Health launched the Advanced Care at Home program, a virtual, technology‑enabled service that lets medically stable pediatric patients recover at home while receiving 24/7 clinical support. The model leverages Epic MyChart and a centralized command center to deliver...

Saudi Arabia’s largest oil shipper, Bahri, provisionally chartered five very large crude carriers as daily charter rates neared $200,000, the highest level since 2020. The vessels are slated to move Saudi crude to Asian markets, chiefly China, in the coming...
EU financial and non‑financial counterparties using ISDA SIMM must have filed an initial IM model application with their competent authority or the ECB, and those that have already applied need to submit an updated version by 31 March 2026. The update must reference...

BCNEXXT has integrated live HLG‑based HDR playout into its cloud‑native Vipe platform, supporting UHD 2160p BT.2100 HLG ingest and output. The solution lets broadcasters run HDR and SDR streams side‑by‑side, especially for live sports, while minimizing cross‑conversion steps. Vipe’s architecture...

The satellite ground segment is transitioning from rigid, hardware‑centric "stovepipe" architectures to software‑defined radio (SDR) platforms. By virtualizing modem functions on general‑purpose compute, operators shift spending from capital‑intensive hardware to cloud‑style operational expenditure, gaining near‑instant reconfiguration for beam‑hopping and frequency...
Surge Battery Metals, together with Evolution Mining, released the final assay results from its 2025 core drilling program at Nevada North Lithium Project. Infill drilling returned a 116‑metre interval averaging 3,752 ppm lithium, including a 32.1‑metre zone grading 4,521 ppm, confirming a...
SPS Commerce has launched MAX, an AI‑driven set of capabilities embedded in its supply‑chain network that currently operates in an advisory mode, surfacing anomalies and recommending actions within existing EDI workflows. The system is designed to improve supplier compliance, order...

Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter Marathon, owned by PlayStation, launches on March 5, 2026 for all platforms. Xbox Series X|S owners will automatically receive two exclusive Emerald‑themed weapon charms at launch. A free Server Slam demo runs from February 26 to...
Muvon Therapeutics, a clinical‑stage company developing regenerative muscle treatments, is confronting the translation gap between academic discovery and commercial manufacturing. The firm highlights three core hurdles: co‑developing evolving regulatory frameworks, automating novel manufacturing processes, and recruiting personnel with GMP expertise....
Redfin reports the median age of first‑time homebuyers fell to 35 in 2025, down from 36 the year before and from a 2018 peak of 38. Repeat buyers now have a median age of 47, a drop from the 52‑year...
Samsung Biologics has joined the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Vaccine Manufacturing Facility Network, committing to develop a ready‑to‑activate recombinant protein vaccine platform. Backed by a $20 million budget, Samsung will pre‑agree manufacturing processes, run simulated outbreak drills, and prepare...
Researchers at Iowa State University have unveiled a Taylor Vortex Fermenter‑Extractor‑Separator that combines fermentation, extraction and separation in a single unit. The concentric‑cylinder design creates Taylor vortices, delivering uniform mixing while minimizing cell damage. Higher mass‑transfer rates cut gas consumption,...

Dungeons & Dragons Online (DDO) marks its 20th anniversary, having evolved from a problematic 2006 launch into a resilient free‑to‑play MMO. The game shifted to a free‑to‑play model, briefly becoming the second‑most played Western MMO behind World of Warcraft, and...

United Therapeutics announced a partnership to launch a soft‑mist inhaler, targeting more efficient pulmonary drug delivery for its pipeline. The collaboration marks a strategic pivot away from traditional propellant‑based devices and positions United in the growing soft‑mist market. Investors reacted...
The composites sector saw multiple sustainability milestones in February. Gurit secured its third consecutive EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing it in the global 96th percentile for environmental performance. Shawmut Corp. joined the DOE Better Buildings & Better Plants program, committing to...
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker will add Kimimaro as its 47th DLC character, launching on February 27, 2026. The new hero brings bone‑themed Ninjutsu—Larch Dance, Clematis Dance, and the AOE Bracken Dance—along with a dedicated Bone: Dance tool. Kimimaro’s arrival...

A Montana federal judge dismissed the state’s TikTok ban on Feb. 20, 2026 after the law’s trigger clause was satisfied by ByteDance selling a majority stake to non‑Chinese investors. The sale, completed on Jan. 23, 2026, left ByteDance with a...

Microsoft’s February 2026 Xbox update rolls out 1440p, high‑bitrate cloud streaming for Game Pass Ultimate members on Series X|S, One X and One S consoles, expanding the service beyond PC and TV devices. The Xbox PC app receives subtle navigation sounds that enhance controller‑based...

Mobius Industries’ 2026 arts PR survey reveals publication closures (65%), AI concerns (55%) and budget cuts (52%) as the sector’s top worries. Respondents are split on AI, with half fearing misuse while the other half sees efficiency gains if regulated....

CCLEAR, a unit of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, unveiled a Reg CF compliance dashboard that aggregates filing data for nearly 9,000 crowdfunding issuers. The tool reveals that 31.4% of issuers are non‑compliant and only 4.1% are fully up‑to‑date with mandatory annual...
GlobalWafers has launched Phase II production at its Sherman, Texas silicon‑wafer fab, a $4 billion expansion that brings total regional investment to $7.5 billion. The 12‑inch wafer line will supply Texas Instruments, TSMC and other partners producing chips for Apple. The project receives...

The BBC issued a public apology after a presenter used a racial slur during the BAFTA awards ceremony, prompting a wave of criticism across social media and industry circles. The broadcaster’s mistake triggered calls for accountability from civil rights groups...

PowerSchool and Chicago Public Schools have agreed to a $17.25 million settlement to resolve a class‑action lawsuit accusing the ed‑tech firm of covertly recording student communications. The fund will be divided among more than 10 million potential class members and obligates PowerSchool...
Richard Pops will step down as Alkermes CEO on July 31 after a 32‑year tenure, remaining as board chair. COO Blair Jackson will succeed him and join the board during the transition. Under Pops, Alkermes shifted from drug‑delivery to commercial...
NASA rolled back the 322‑foot Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center’s launch pad to the Vehicle Assembly Building to address a malfunctioning helium pressurization system. The rollback follows a month‑long delay caused by hydrogen fuel...
Archer Aviation has filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas accusing Vertical Aerospace of infringing multiple patents tied to Archer’s Midnight eVTOL design. The complaint alleges that Vertical’s new Valo aircraft copies patented V‑tail, fuselage, wing, and flight‑control...

The new K’aresh zone revitalizes *The War Within* by swapping cramped tunnels for vertical, floating islands that demand true aerial navigation. While the Phase Diving mechanic initially hampers movement, the Reshii Wraps artifact later eases traversal. Narrative-wise, the zone finally...