News•Mar 11, 2026
Register: Risky Future AI Tools for MGAs ‘Demo Day’ on March 11
Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “AI Tools for MGAs” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for managing general agencies. The latest online event offers MGAs an opportunity to evaluate innovative and practical AI-powered products that promise to drive efficiency and modernization in the wholesale, program manager, and … Continued
By Carrier Management
News•Mar 11, 2026
Internet Outages in Russia to Last as Long as ‘Necessary’ to Ensure ‘Safety’: Kremlin
The Kremlin announced that mobile internet outages across Russia will persist for as long as necessary to protect citizen safety, attributing the disruptions to increasingly sophisticated Ukrainian cyber attacks. Outages have been documented in Moscow and western cities such as...
By The Straits Times â Technology (Singapore)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Omdia: More than Half of 45–54 Year Olds Now Watch Mobile Video While Watching TV
Omdia’s latest research shows that 52% of U.S. adults aged 45‑54 watch video clips on their phones while watching television, up from 39% in 2022. The trend is also rising among older groups, with 35% of 55‑64 year olds multitasking,...
By TTVNews (Latin America)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Drones Hit East Congo's Biggest City, Killing French Aid Worker, Rebels and UN Say
Drone strikes hit Goma, eastern Congo’s largest city, killing at least three people, including a French UNICEF aid worker. The M23 rebel group blamed the Congolese army for launching the drones, marking the first urban drone attack since the rebels...
By The Straits Times â Technology (Singapore)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Cintas Agrees to Buy Uniform Maker UniFirst in $5.5 Billion Deal
Cintas announced a $5.5 billion agreement to acquire uniform provider UniFirst. UniFirst shareholders will receive $155 in cash and 0.772 Cintas shares per UniFirst share, valuing each at roughly $310. The deal, pending shareholder approval, is slated to close in the...
By FashionNetwork (Worldwide)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Mortality Risk Similar with Tocilizumab, Rituximab in RA-ILD
An emulated target trial using the TriNetX database compared tocilizumab and rituximab in 1,194 rheumatoid arthritis‑associated interstitial lung disease (RA‑ILD) patients each over a five‑year follow‑up. The analysis found no statistically significant difference in all‑cause mortality (15.9% vs 17.7%) or...
By Healio – All News
News•Mar 11, 2026
Top 5 Travel Destinations in the USA with the Strongest Hotel Pricing Growth in 2026
Lighthouse’s H1 2026 report shows U.S. hotel pricing overall falling 6.6% YoY, yet five cities posted double‑digit gains. Park City, Utah led with a 19.9% increase, followed by San Jose, Tallahassee, Oakland and Lakewood. The growth stems from strong seasonal tourism, tech‑sector...
By Hospitality Net – Technology
News•Mar 11, 2026
Burnout Common but Regrets Are Not in Allergy, Immunology
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology presented the first allergy and immunology workforce survey since 1998, revealing that 41.7% of clinicians report burnout while most remain satisfied with their careers. Demographically, women now represent 39% of the specialty,...
By Healio – All News
News•Mar 11, 2026
Report: Montréal Seasonal Short-Term Rental Ban Risks Millions in Tourism Revenue
An independent analysis by Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton estimates Montreal’s seasonal short‑term‑rental ban will leave a deficit of more than 26,000 accommodation nights during the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix and UCI World Cycling Championships. The shortfall translates into over $19 million in lost visitor...
By Hospitality Net – Technology
News•Mar 11, 2026
Supermarket Income REIT Closes in on £1bn Value Target for Blue Owl JV
Supermarket Income REIT (SUPR) has more than doubled the value of its joint venture with Blue Owl Capital to £845 million, edging close to its £1 billion AUM target. The partnership, launched in April, added £398 million of acquisitions in the second half...
By Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
News•Mar 11, 2026
TAM Sports Expands Ad Monitoring Across Broadcast and Streaming Platforms
TAM Sports, the sports intelligence arm of TAM Media Research, has expanded its monitoring suite to track advertising on linear live broadcast as well as live streaming via Connected TV and mobile devices. The move broadens its cross‑platform analytics, which...
By afaqs! (India)
News•Mar 11, 2026
The Industrial eSIM Revolution: A Conversation with Pelion’s Alan Tait
At MWC Barcelona 2026, Pelion CTO Alan Tait outlined the shift toward an eSIM‑first architecture for industrial IoT, highlighting the transition from legacy SGP.02 to the emerging SGP.32 standard. He emphasized that the new specifications simplify global provisioning for diverse...
By IoT Now – Smart Buildings
News•Mar 11, 2026
Disney+ to Live Stream March Madness College Basketball in UK, Europe and Australia
Disney+ will stream every men’s and women’s March Madness game—134 matches—in Europe, South Africa, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. ESPN, Disney’s sports arm, holds international rights and will share 63 games with DAZN in selected markets. The agreement replaces the...
By SportsPro Media
News•Mar 11, 2026
7 Proven Ways Digital Guest Directories Can Transform the Way Guests Interact with Hotel Amenities and Services
Digital guest directories are evolving from static print guides into interactive platforms that shape the modern hotel guest journey. By delivering real‑time content, integrated booking links, and QR‑code access, they enable instant upselling of rooms, amenities, and local experiences. The...
By Hospitality Net – Technology
News•Mar 11, 2026
WTTC Forecasts The Iran Conflict Is Already Costing The Travel & Tourism Sector at Least US$600 Million Per Day
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates the Iran conflict is wiping out at least US$600 million in international visitor spending each day across the Middle East. Regional aviation hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Bahrain, which handle roughly...
By Hospitality Net – Technology
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News•Mar 11, 2026
Are Budget Airlines Actually Cheaper? We Did the Math, so You Don't Have To
Travel + Leisure examined whether low‑cost carriers truly save money as oil‑driven fare hikes loom. While budget airlines advertise rock‑bottom base fares, carriers like Spirit generate roughly $63 in ancillary revenue per ticket, often eclipsing the $45 fare itself. A side‑by‑side look...
By Travel + Leisure
News•Mar 11, 2026
Navigating the Regulatory Challenges for UK Insurers in 2026
UK insurers face heightened regulatory pressure in 2026, driven by the FCA’s Consumer Duty and broader compliance mandates. The FCA now expects firms to prove positive customer outcomes, not just procedural compliance, raising operational costs. Technology adoption, especially data analytics...
By RegTech Analyst
News•Mar 11, 2026
Repsol Focuses on US for Short-Term Upstream Growth
Repsol announced a €10 billion investment plan for 2026‑28, allocating roughly 34% of its upstream budget to the United States. The U.S. focus includes the Pikka Phase I project in Alaska, the Leon‑Castile offshore Louisiana assets, and unconventional plays in the Marcellus...
By Rigzone – News
News•Mar 11, 2026
Viagra Compound May Hold Promise for Treating Fatal Genetic Disease
Researchers have identified the erectile‑dysfunction drug sildenafil as a potential therapy for Leigh syndrome, a fatal mitochondrial disorder affecting roughly one in 40,000 births. In cell models, the compound corrected mitochondrial membrane potential and normalized gene expression, while treated mice...
By Science (AAAS) News
News•Mar 11, 2026
Early Data Show Benefits of GLP-1s in Breast Cancer
Early data presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium indicate that GLP‑1 receptor agonists, long used for diabetes and obesity, are linked to markedly lower breast cancer recurrence and mortality. Retrospective analyses of thousands of patients showed up to...
By Healio – All News
News•Mar 11, 2026
The Future of Procurement Technology: A Webinar on the 50/50, Hall of Fame and Future 5 Lists
The Hackett Group’s Solution Intelligence team will host a webinar on April 15 to unveil its 2025‑2026 Procurement Technology Recognition Lists. The lists—50 to Watch, 50 to Know, Future 5 and Hall of Fame—cover 117 vendors selected from an evaluation of roughly...
By Spend Matters
News•Mar 11, 2026
FDA Issues ‘High Risk’ Safety Alert for Radiology Device After 5 Serious Injuries
The FDA issued a high‑risk safety alert for Erbe USA’s flexible cryoprobes used in interventional radiology. The devices can rupture during activation because of insufficient adhesive, producing loud sounds that may cause tinnitus, temporary or permanent hearing loss, and burns....
By Radiology Business
News•Mar 11, 2026
LucidHealth Rebrands Its Teleradiology Services Division
LucidHealth announced it will rename its teleradiology services division to Lucid Teleradiology, aiming to boost brand visibility and clarify its service offering. The change coincides with appointing Dr. David West as practice president, reinforcing physician leadership. The division currently employs...
By Radiology Business
News•Mar 11, 2026
Landsec Reports Leasing Drive From AI and Tech Firms at MYO King’s Cross
Landsec reports that its premium flexible workspace MYO at King’s Cross has surpassed 60% occupancy within six months, driven primarily by AI and technology firms. More than ten tech companies, including Perplexity AI and PlanHat, have signed leases, and the...
By Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
News•Mar 11, 2026
National Highways Completes Restoration Work on 19th Century Riddings Viaduct
National Highways finished a major restoration of the 19th‑century Riddings Viaduct in November 2025, partnering with Balfour Beatty and its Historical Railways Estate team. The nine‑span skewed masonry arch, straddling the England‑Scotland border, received rebuilt stonework, repointed masonry, and restored railings...
By New Civil Engineer – Technology (UK)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Could the Iran War Trigger a Military Draft? Why Experts Say It’s Unlikely
The United States’ air campaign against Iran sparked speculation about a possible military draft, after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s remarks were interpreted as keeping the option open. President Trump later hinted a draft could be considered only for...
By Poynter
News•Mar 11, 2026
AI Agents Drive Automation in Financial Crime Compliance
AI agents are gaining traction in financial crime compliance, delivering measurable efficiency gains for banks. WorkFusion’s solutions have enabled Raymond James to automate over half of sanctions and PEP alerts, cutting manual effort by roughly 70%, while Valley National Bank’s...
By RegTech Analyst
News•Mar 11, 2026
Ghana Factory Aims to Put Savelugu on Sourcing Map
Northshore Apparel is constructing a large garment factory in Savelugu, northern Ghana, to showcase the town as a sourcing destination. The plant will produce both knitted and woven apparel—including T‑shirts, polos, hoodies, children’s wear and sportswear—for export markets. The investment...
By Apparel Insider
News•Mar 11, 2026
We're 62 and Plan to Sell Our $1.2 Million House to Retire, but Our Daughter and Grandkids Live With Us....
At age 62, a couple with $1.1 million savings and a $1.2 million home consider downsizing to fund retirement, but their daughter and two grandchildren currently live with them. Selling the house could generate roughly $500 k in equity, boosting their retirement portfolio...
By Kiplinger — Bonds
News•Mar 11, 2026
Netflix’s Forgotten 2-Part Near-Perfect Series Was Too Expensive To Survive Its $120M Budget
Netflix’s 2016 series *The Get Down* dazzled with Baz Luhrmann’s lavish 1970s hip‑hop aesthetic but was halted after one season due to its staggering $120 million budget. Production hurdles, including a showrunner departure and a reduced episode order, compounded low viewership, making the project...
By Collider
News•Mar 11, 2026
Spinal Stimulation Above and Below Injury Restores Leg Movement and Sensory Feedback in Clinical Trial
Researchers at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, and VA Providence demonstrated that simultaneous electrical stimulation above and below a spinal cord lesion can restore both leg movement and spatial sensory feedback in people with complete spinal cord injuries. In a...
By Medical Xpress
News•Mar 11, 2026
Antibiotics Can Affect the Gut Microbiome for Several Years, Study Shows
A new study published in Nature Medicine shows that a single course of antibiotics can alter the gut microbiome for up to eight years. Researchers linked Sweden’s national drug‑dispensing register with microbiome data from 14,979 adults, revealing lasting changes in...
By Medical Xpress
News•Mar 11, 2026
California DACA Recipient Sues Trump Administration over Her Deportation
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a 42‑year‑old DACA recipient, was deported to Mexico in February 2026 despite holding active DACA protection. Her attorneys filed a federal lawsuit demanding her immediate return, arguing the removal violated due process because she never...
By Los Angeles Times – Books
News•Mar 11, 2026
How J&J, Suntory and Toyota Cut Industrial Heat Emissions
Johnson & Johnson has allocated up to $40 million a year since 2005 to a carbon‑relief fund that finances low‑carbon retrofits, including a 2023 geothermal plant that slashed heating and cooling emissions at a Belgian site by roughly 30%. The company...
By GreenBiz – Buildings
News•Mar 11, 2026
5 Rewired Sessions for Digital Health Innovators Navigating the NHS
Digital Health Rewired returns to the NEC in Birmingham on March 24‑25, 2026, featuring a dedicated Health Innovation Network zone where eight AI‑focused innovators will showcase solutions for cancer, mental health, and missed appointments. The agenda includes the EMAP session...
By DigitalHealth.London
News•Mar 11, 2026
CMA Approves Robo‑Advisory Regulatory Framework
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority approved amendments to its Capital Market Institutions Regulations, establishing a formal regulatory framework for robo‑advisory services. The rules apply to licensed institutions managing investments and require advance CMA notification, algorithmic oversight, diversification standards, detailed disclosures,...
By Regulation Tomorrow (Norton Rose Fulbright)
News•Mar 11, 2026
What I Didn't Know About Health Care FSAs Could Have Cost Me: Don't Make the Mistake I Almost Made
An employee enrolled in a $1,000 health care flexible spending account (FSA) discovered that unused funds can be lost unless the plan offers a grace period or rollover. The author learned that his plan provides a $660 rollover but no...
By Kiplinger — Bonds
News•Mar 11, 2026
Investigation Finds Russian Military Veterans Aboard Sanctioned Oil Tankers
An OCCRP investigation uncovered that Russian oil tankers sailing the Baltic Sea have been crewed with two extra Russian men listed as supernumeraries. These individuals lack maritime credentials and are tied to the Wagner Group, Russian paratrooper units, or the...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Mar 11, 2026
How To Launch A Career As A Live Gaming Dealer
The online gaming boom has created a new profession: live gaming dealers who host casino games from broadcast studios for remote players. Dealers combine precise game handling with on‑camera presentation, following strict procedural rules while engaging a digital audience. Training...
By Onrec
News•Mar 11, 2026
DFSA Publishes Its Conflicts of Interest Thematic Review
In January 2026 the Dubai Financial Services Authority released a cross‑sector thematic review examining how Authorised Firms in the Dubai International Financial Centre identify, manage and monitor conflicts of interest. The review uncovered significant variability in standards across governance, identification,...
By Regulation Tomorrow (Norton Rose Fulbright)
News•Mar 11, 2026
QT Imaging Secures FDA Clearance for Updated Breast Acoustic CT Scanner
QT Imaging has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for an updated Breast Acoustic CT scanner, a 3‑D ultrasound tomographic system designed to improve visualization of posterior breast tissue. The new configuration features a tilted transmitter geometry that expands coverage near the...
By Hospital Management
News•Mar 11, 2026
How to Protect Food Supply Chains in Conflict Zones
Recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, driving up fertilizer and transport costs and threatening food logistics. Energy‑intensive supply chains face price spikes while key shipping lanes become bottlenecks, echoing disruptions from Ukraine and...
By Food Navigator (Europe)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Kainova Reports Positive Top Line Results From Phase I EPRAD Trial
Canada‑based Kainova Therapeutics announced positive top‑line results from its Phase I EPRAD study of DT‑9081, an oral EP4 receptor antagonist, in patients with advanced, recurrent and metastatic solid tumours. The trial, conducted at four sites in Belgium and France, met all...
By Hospital Management
News•Mar 11, 2026
AutoRek Debuts RegToolKit to Streamline Compliance
AutoRek has launched RegToolKit, a regulatory compliance platform that plugs into its existing reconciliation suite to help financial institutions map and evidence adherence to complex rules. The solution automatically refreshes rulebooks, links regulatory obligations to operational controls, and provides an...
By RegTech Analyst
News•Mar 11, 2026
Albanian-Finnish Startup Bliss Raises €232.4k to Build “AI that Understands the Cultural Layer of Mental Health”
Albanian‑Finnish startup Bliss secured €232.4k in angel funding to build culturally intelligent AI for mental health therapy. The capital, led by Keiretsu Forum, Finest Love VC and Plug and Play, will fund the launch of therapist‑trained digital companions and expansion...
By EU-Startups
News•Mar 11, 2026
New Data Confirms Radio’s Strong Grip on American Audio Habits
New research from FMR Associates and Eastlan shows radio’s weekly reach among adults 25‑64 held steady at 84% in 2026, slipping only two points since 2024. Traditional AM/FM still delivers roughly two‑thirds of primary listening, while streaming and app‑based radio...
By Radio Ink
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News•Mar 11, 2026
European Airlines Are Rolling Out New Rules on Personal Items—Here's How to Make Sure Yours Won't Get Checked
The European Union has passed legislation prohibiting airlines from charging passengers for personal‑item bags and carry‑on suitcases, while setting strict size limits—15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 inches for under‑seat bags and a 39.3‑inch length with a 15‑lb weight cap for suitcases. All EU carriers must...
By Travel + Leisure
News•Mar 11, 2026
Gut Microbe May Be Linked to Lupus Pathogenesis
Researchers presented data linking the gut bacterium *Rheuminococcus gnavus* to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis. The microbe’s prevalence rises with disease severity, and its lipoglycan provokes TLR2‑dependent thrombo‑inflammation in mouse models. Approximately 20‑40% of active lupus nephritis cases...
By Healio – All News
News•Mar 11, 2026
Cathay Pacific Says Surcharge to Rise as Fuel Prices Jump During Mideast War
Cathay Pacific announced it will raise fuel surcharges as jet fuel prices doubled in March following the Middle East conflict. The airline still expects to grow passenger capacity by about 10% in 2026, backed by an 11.9% revenue increase and...
By Hong Kong Free Press – News (Finance/Business coverage)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Freedom Means Choice
The FCC recently encouraged radio stations to broadcast patriotic programming in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary, suggesting content such as the national anthem, Sousa music, and pro‑America PSAs. The op‑ed argues that even well‑intentioned suggestions constitute compelled speech,...
By Radio Ink