CEO Hal Wolf received a tribal honor on the opening day of HIMSS26. The award recognized his leadership in advancing digital health solutions for federally recognized tribes. The ceremony took place during the conference’s pre‑conference forums, underscoring HIMSS’s emphasis on inclusive health technology. Wolf’s acknowledgment reflects broader industry momentum toward equity in health data access.

Milne AgriGroup has doubled its production capacity to 300,000 tonnes, creating Australia’s largest pelletised ruminant‑feed mill in Welshpool. The expansion, supported by a $5 million WA grant, enables the company to export formulated pellets across Asia and to supply 6,000 tonnes to South...

Facing a decline in Target’s beauty share, Walmart has aggressively repositioned itself as a premier beauty destination. The retailer expanded its assortment by adding over 1,200 new SKUs and launched dedicated in‑store beauty hubs, driving a 15% rise in foot...
Exercise is generally safe for most cancer patients and can be a powerful adjunct to treatment. Medical oncologists emphasize that even modest activity—walking, yoga, or light strength work—helps lower inflammation, fatigue, and improves sleep and mood. The American Cancer Society...
Maternal‑fetal specialist Dr. Cara Dolin confirms pregnant people can drink coffee, but only in moderation. The American College of Obstetricians recommends keeping caffeine below 200 mg per day, roughly one 12‑ounce cup of coffee. Exceeding this limit has been associated with...

U.S. solar installations fell 14% in 2025, though solar remained the largest source of new electricity generation, contributing just over half of added capacity. The decline follows aggressive policy shifts by the Trump administration, including cuts to federal renewable programs...
Based Bodyworks, a digitally native men’s grooming brand founded by influencer‑barber Lance Baker, has become a TikTok Shop sensation, posting roughly $5 million in U.S. sales in February and ranking fourth among beauty brands on the platform. The brand’s product line,...
Fabletics is debuting a denim collection after more than two years of development driven by member feedback, offering 11 styles for men and women with stretch‑focused fabrics. The line, priced between $79.95 and $174.95, will launch online and in 17...

OpenAI is rapidly assembling an internal advertising infrastructure, hiring engineers, product designers, and trust‑and‑safety staff to replace its current reliance on third‑party vendors. In the short term it is partnering with Criteo and The Trade Desk to bring advertisers into...

Singapore‑based home‑goods retailer Stacked Store will open the IMBA Store, a dedicated gift shop for the immersive IMBA art venue at Gardens by the Bay, on April 3, 2026. The shop, curated and operated by Stacked Store, will sell design‑focused keepsakes, collectibles...
Merck released phase III data from its Litespark‑011 trial, showing a potent HIF‑2α inhibitor that could reshape renal‑cell carcinoma therapy. Researchers at INSERM uncovered hypothalamic tanycytes as a primary mechanism for clearing pathological tau, opening new avenues for Alzheimer’s treatment....

Supreme Court struck down Trump-era IEEPA tariffs, prompting a flood of refund claims for roughly $175 billion collected. The U.S. Court of International Trade ordered the government to begin issuing refunds, but Customs and Border Protection requested a 45‑day setup period,...

Every Man Jack is positioning 2026 as a breakout year by launching a brand refresh that targets two distinct consumer personas—“Jack,” the seasoned grooming enthusiast, and “Jake,” the sustainability‑focused newcomer. The overhaul includes PET packaging for better recyclability, a sub‑$10...

Aquila has stepped out of stealth mode, securing state and federal contracts to deploy a healthcare data integration platform aimed at cross‑jurisdiction epidemiological and population‑health tracking. Led by Dr. Jaime Bland, the startup targets the 30% of U.S. hospitals that...

Starsand Island entered early‑access on February 11, 2026 as part of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox PC Game Preview. Developed by indie studio Seed Sparkle Lab, the title blends a Studio Ghibli‑inspired aesthetic with deep life‑simulation mechanics, including extensive character customization and five...

Travelers are increasingly prioritising value, convenience and self‑treating in airport duty‑free shops, according to the Duty Free World Council’s 2025 Global Shopping Monitor. Good value for money now drives 27% of shoppers, up from 25% a year earlier, while convenience...
The International Air Transport Association reported that 2025 saw 394 fatalities across eight fatal air crashes, up from 244 deaths in seven accidents in 2024. The surge is attributed to two high‑profile disasters – the Air India Boeing 787 crash in...

A British Columbia family has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company ignored internal warnings that a user was planning violent acts before the February Tumbler Ridge school shooting. The plaintiffs claim OpenAI banned the shooter’s first ChatGPT account...
Dubai’s hotel occupancy plunged to roughly 20 percent last week and is projected to dip into single‑digit levels as regional conflict deters travelers. Average daily rates have slashed about 50 percent week‑on‑week, prompting luxury resorts like FIVE Palm Jumeirah to launch ultra‑low‑price...
Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled a suite of safety and productivity upgrades for its entire wheel‑loader lineup at ConExpo‑Con/Agg. The large L350 now uses a D17 engine delivering up to 5% better fuel efficiency and Smart Control integration, while the midsize...

At the Australian International Documentary Conference, ABC executives defended using well‑known documentary hosts to draw audiences while also emphasizing a push for fresh faces. Kelrick Martin highlighted the network’s commitment to Indigenous talent, citing Miranda Tapsell’s recent presenter role. Jo...

The article argues that a retailer's first physical store should function as a laboratory rather than a pure concept launch. A true retail lab rigorously tests hypotheses about layout, merchandising, and customer behavior while also incorporating construction, supply‑chain, and delivery...

ONEUNIVERSE announced that its free‑to‑play dungeon crawler Dungeon Stalkers will cease operations on June 9, 2026. The game entered Early Access on August 13, 2025 and launched fully on October 28, 2025, with a planned but unreleased PS5 version. In‑app purchases and DLC sales were suspended...

Bangkok Bank announced it will indefinitely postpone the April 9 rollout of a 2,000 baht minimum‑balance requirement for its e‑Savings and Extra Digital accounts. The rule was intended to block scammers from using low‑balance accounts as money‑laundering mules. Senior executive Chaiyarit Anuchitworawong...

Orora has completed the first year of operation for its G3 oxy‑fuel glass furnace at the Gawler plant in South Australia. The $130 million upgrade, funded in part by a $12.5 million government grant, has cut natural‑gas use by 32% and eliminated...

Supermodel‑turned‑entrepreneur Kathy Ireland has filed a lawsuit against her longtime personal managers, Jason Winters and Erik Sterling, alleging a multi‑decade scheme that siphoned more than $100 million from her and her family’s finances. The complaint says the couple secured sweeping powers...

AKA Brands, the U.S. parent of Culture Kings and other youth fashion labels, posted a 4.4% revenue increase to US$600 million, driven by a 5.3% rise in U.S. sales and a modest 1.6% lift in Australian sales. The group expanded its...
Sidley Austin has hired Jeffrey Ross, the former finance chair of Debevoise & Plimpton, to bolster its global finance and private‑equity practice. Ross brings more than 20 years of leveraged finance experience, having advised on multi‑billion‑dollar transactions such as the $16.5 bn...

The New South Wales Labor government will launch a consultation on a new Workplace Protection Order (WPO) model aimed at shielding retail staff from harassment and violence. The initiative follows the October retail crime strategy and Operation Percentile, which has...

Oz Hair & Beauty, a family‑owned Australian retailer, has exceeded $100 million in annual revenue and is set to open its 30th store, with two additional locations planned in Perth. Founded in 1986, the company grew from a single Sydney outlet...
Legal AI platform Legora closed a $550 million Series D round, lifting its valuation to $5.5 billion. The round was led by Accel and featured a slate of existing and new investors, including Salesforce Ventures and Bain Capital. Proceeds will fund an aggressive...
Fossil‑fuel companies are spending roughly US$4 billion each year on communications and public‑affairs campaigns, dwarfing the renewable sector’s US$150 million budget by about 27‑to‑1, according to California Energy Commission chair David Hochschild. He highlighted that solar has become the single largest annual...
The first sod has been turned on Octopus Australia’s Blind Creek project, a $900 million DC‑coupled solar‑battery hybrid near Canberra. The facility will combine 300 MW of photovoltaic capacity with a 243 MW/486 MWh battery, enabling solar generation to be stored and dispatched during...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is considering shortening the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) compliance window for significant data fiduciaries from 18 months to 12 months. The proposal is still under review, with the government awaiting detailed...

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Pung v. Isabella County, a case that could reshape how just compensation is measured in tax‑foreclosure takings. Building on the Tyler decision, the Court is evaluating whether the auction sale price can...
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences unveiled a ferritin‑based biomimetic platform called FACE that links CD71 on CAR T cells to CD71 on leukemia cells, strengthening cell‑cell engagement without re‑engineering the CAR. In patient‑derived xenograft models, FACE‑augmented CAR T...
Australian influencers are popularising shared bank accounts between friends, a practice once limited to couples or family. Stephanie Leahy and housemate Phillip Gow have been using Up Bank’s “2Up” joint account since 2021 to pool income, track expenses and allocate...
Eastern Africa’s hubs in Addis Ababa and Nairobi are reshaping the continent’s aviation landscape, siphoning traffic from Middle‑Eastern gateways and driving the fastest‑growing sub‑region. The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) has lifted intra‑African connectivity from 14.5% to roughly 23%,...

New York’s 2025 legislative package introduces two transformative measures for trusts and estates. The Electronic Wills Act, effective 2027, permits fully electronic wills that must be signed by the testator (or authorized signatory) in the presence of two domiciliary witnesses...

Bahrain is launching a Wage Protection System (WPS) that obliges all employers to disburse salaries via licensed banks or Central Bank‑regulated payment providers, creating an electronic audit trail of wage payments. The reform replaces fragmented payment methods with a unified,...

The General Services Administration issued a five‑phase procedural guide to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in contractor‑owned systems, outlining concrete deliverables from preparation through continuous monitoring. A parallel FAR Council proposal would embed a standardized CUI clause, a new form,...
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 introduced the Wildfire Conversion for the Razor 9mm SMG, dramatically increasing fire rate, magazine capacity to 85 rounds, and bullet velocity. The conversion also penalizes ADS speed, reload time and damage range while making...
Coupette Corner Bistro & Bar opened this month inside the new Hannah St Hotel in Southbank, joining four other venues operated by The Mulberry Group. The bistro leans into the "good Australian hotel restaurant" trend, offering elevated casual fare built...
Mount Hope Mining completed a CSAMT geophysical survey at its Mt Solitary gold prospect in the Cobar Basin, mapping structural architecture to depths exceeding 500 m. The data refined the model of a structurally controlled gold system, highlighting the MS2 and...

Evrideo, the cloud‑native SaaS platform for broadcast operations, announced two senior‑level hires. Rob Malcolm joins as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product Officer, bringing over 25 years of SaaS and broadcast experience. Greg Willis becomes Vice President of Sales &...

A royal commission report released in March 2026 concluded that New Zealand’s Covid‑19 response was among the world’s most effective, crediting low death rates and aggressive elimination tactics. The inquiry focused on the 2021‑2022 shift from elimination to a suppression strategy,...
A federal judge granted Amazon a preliminary injunction blocking Perplexity AI’s Comet shopping assistant from accessing Amazon’s site. The court found Amazon likely to succeed on claims that Comet violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California’s data‑access statutes...
Duke University researchers discovered that resident tissue macrophages (RTMs) are essential for maintaining intraocular pressure (IOP) in mice. Fluorescent tagging showed that selective removal of RTMs clogged the eye's outflow pathway, causing fluid buildup and elevated IOP, while depletion of...

The article uses Carl Sagan’s match‑room metaphor to illustrate how litigants can ignite mutually destructive outcomes by focusing solely on legal victories. It argues that mediators must remind parties they are in a “room full of gasoline,” where a single...

The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance released FAQs on March 9, 2026 clarifying initial Section 16(a) reporting for directors and officers of foreign private issuers (FPIs) under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, which became effective March 18, 2026. The guidance outlines when Form 3 must...