News•Mar 9, 2026
Ford Patented A Smart Car Door That 'Brakes' Before It Hits Anything
Ford has filed a patent for a smart car‑door system that can brake the door before it contacts an obstacle. The concept combines accelerometers, proximity sensors and a compact mechanical brake made of levers, springs and pads to halt door movement. By detecting opening speed and nearby objects, the system intervenes only when needed, avoiding constant resistance. While the patent shows Ford’s interest in preventing door‑related injuries, it remains unclear if the technology will reach production models.
By Jalopnik
News•Mar 9, 2026
Mollywood (Malayalam) Box Office Collection & Verdicts 2026
Koimoi’s Mollywood box‑office verdict page now tracks Malayalam releases from 2024‑2026, listing worldwide and India collections, opening figures and profit verdicts. The data shows blockbuster performances such as Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra (₹305.17 cr worldwide, Super Duper Hit) and Thudarum (₹237.76 cr,...
By Koimoi
News•Mar 9, 2026
Exclusive: Ecofy Set to Raise Rs 380 Cr Led by British International Investment
Ecofy Finance, a climate‑focused NBFC, is raising Rs 380 crore in a Series B equity round led by British International Investment. The round includes Rs 220 crore from BII, Rs 70.5 crore from Finnfund, and continued backing from FMO and Green Growth Equity Fund....
By Entrackr
News•Mar 9, 2026
Why Gas Prices Rise Today for Oil Bought Weeks Ago
Philippine fuel retailers set pump prices based on the cost of the next shipment rather than the price they paid weeks ago, using a replacement‑cost accounting model tied to the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) benchmark. A mandatory 15‑ to...
By Manila Bulletin – Business
News•Mar 9, 2026
Black & Veatch to Provide Engineering Design for Power Plant in Taiwan
Formosa Heavy Industry Corporation selected Black & Veatch to engineer a new 2 × 1.2 GW H‑class combined‑cycle power plant in Mailiao, Taiwan. The gas‑fired facility will replace two coal units whose 25‑year PPA ends in 2025 and is expected to serve roughly 1.8 million...
By Power Technology
News•Mar 9, 2026
Vilnius-Based Food Supply Marketplace Saltz Raises €20 Million Series A, Plans 100+ Hires as It Expands Across Europe
Vilnius‑based Saltz secured a €20 million Series A round led by the EBRD, aiming to accelerate its pan‑European food‑supply marketplace. The funding will fund expansion into new markets, broaden supplier offerings, and support hiring over 100 staff by 2026. Saltz’s platform consolidates...
By EU-Startups
News•Mar 9, 2026
Valeura Lifts Output with Three Producing Wells at Thailand’s Manora Field
Valeura Energy completed an infill drilling campaign on Thailand’s Manora field, bringing three new wells online – two development wells and one appraisal well – on its 70% operated working interest. The added wells lifted average oil output from roughly...
By Offshore Engineer (OE Digital)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Testudo Expands AI Liability Capacity to $9.25m
Testudo, a Lloyd’s coverholder, has secured additional underwriting capacity from Atrium and QBE, raising the limit of its generative AI liability insurance to $9.25 million per insured. The expanded capacity broadens coverage for enterprises deploying generative AI, addressing a surge in...
By Fintech Global
News•Mar 9, 2026
A New Global Push Would Make AI Companies Pay for News
Artificial intelligence firms have trained on vast amounts of journalism without paying publishers, prompting a global push for statutory licensing. Europe is leading the effort, with a parliamentary vote slated for March 10 on a regime that would require automatic fees...
By Poynter
News•Mar 9, 2026
Place Audit Orders in Public Domain to Boost Trust: CIC to NFRA
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) to publish all orders, circulars, and policy decisions affecting audit practices on its website. The recommendation emerged from an RTI appeal concerning auditors' right to legal representation...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Mar 9, 2026
HS2 to Revise £2bn Fleet Contract with Alstom, Hitachi After Route Cuts Force Rethink on Train Length
The UK government is renegotiating its £2 billion HS2 rolling‑stock contract with Hitachi and Alstom after the northern leg beyond Birmingham was cancelled. The original deal for 54 trainsets, signed in 2021, now misaligns with a shortened network and may require...
By RailTech.com
News•Mar 9, 2026
Largest Shopping Center in the Netherlands Affected by Data Breach
Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, the country’s largest indoor shopping centre, disclosed a data breach that exposed personal information of loyalty‑program members and newsletter subscribers. The compromised database contained names, email addresses, phone numbers, postal codes and dates of birth,...
By Retail Detail (EU)
News•Mar 9, 2026
West Asia Tensions Pose Twin Challenges for Indian Paper Industry
West Asian geopolitical tensions are creating a dual challenge for India’s paper sector by driving up energy costs and threatening key export markets. In FY24‑25, the industry shipped $980 million of paper and paperboard, with roughly $290 million (30%) destined for West...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Mar 9, 2026
Thermocold Debuts Air-to-Water Heat Pump for Commercial Buildings
Thermocold has launched the AWA HP SEA/XEA, an air‑to‑water heat‑pump series for commercial buildings. The line spans 124‑644 kW heating and 128‑632 kW cooling capacities, delivers a COP of 3.05‑3.49, and can operate at outdoor temperatures as low as –15 °C. Units are...
By pv magazine
News•Mar 9, 2026
Alstom Supports Delhi Metro Pink and Magenta Line Extensions
Alstom and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation have inaugurated the Pink and Magenta line extensions, adding the Majlis Park‑to‑Maujpur and Majlis Park‑to‑Deepali Chowk sections as part of Phase IV. The Pink Line will become India’s first circular metro line and is equipped...
By Global Railway Review
News•Mar 9, 2026
E3D Updates Patent Pledge Now Targeting Commercial Infringement
E3D Online has revised its patent pledge, drawing a firm line between free, non‑commercial use and licensed commercial exploitation of its core extrusion technologies. The company now backs the policy with dedicated IP management, infringement insurance, and board‑level litigation reserves,...
By 3D Printing Industry – News
News•Mar 9, 2026
Four Borr Drilling Rigs’ Ops in Middle East on ‘Standby’
Borr Drilling announced that its four jack‑up rigs deployed across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar are on standby due to escalating hostilities in the Arabian Gulf. The Arabia III unit was shut down and its crew evacuated after a March 7...
By Offshore Energy
News•Mar 9, 2026
Managing Backup Withholding Risk in Tax Compliance
Backup withholding obliges payers to retain 24% of reportable payments when a payee’s Taxpayer Identification Number cannot be verified or the IRS issues a directive. Failure to apply the withholding exposes the payer to personal liability for the shortfall. The...
By Fintech Global
News•Mar 9, 2026
DG2: Defense Grid 2 - Aftermath DLC Finally Comes to PC
Defense Grid 2’s first expansion, Aftermath, finally lands on Steam, arriving twelve years after the original game’s launch. The DLC adds five advanced, story‑driven levels, new co‑op and PvP modes, and extensive language localisation. It also brings back Steam Workshop support...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Mar 9, 2026
Bristol Airport & Equilibrion Complete Feasibility Study for SAF & Hydrogen Production
Bristol Airport and Equilibrium have completed a feasibility study exploring large‑scale production of nuclear‑derived sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrogen in the South West of England. The study shows that Small Modular Reactors could supply both fuels, supporting the airport’s...
By Airport Industry-News
News•Mar 9, 2026
MOL Enters European Offshore Wind CSOV Market
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has partnered with Cyprus‑based Schoeller Holdings to jointly own two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), marking its first foray into the European offshore wind support market. The 96‑meter vessels, built at China’s CSSC Huangpu Wenchong shipyard,...
By Offshore Engineer (OE Digital)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Week in Review: Mango’s Logistics Centre Shows Where Fashion’s Real Scale Lies
Mango has unveiled a massive, highly automated logistics centre that spans roughly the size of 40 football pitches and can hold up to 7 million hanging garments. The hub centralises distribution for the brand, using conveyors, robotics and AI‑driven inventory systems...
By Just Style
News•Mar 9, 2026
Fleury Michon to Open First US Factory
Fleury Michon’s MarfoFMA division will open its first U.S. production plant in South Covington, Kentucky, investing over $37 million to convert a former White Castle distribution site. The facility will manufacture frozen meals for airline customers across the U.S., Canada and Europe, adding...
By Just Food
News•Mar 9, 2026
Hinen Releases Residential Off-Grid Inverter
Hinen has launched the N3300S, a 3 kW residential off‑grid inverter that merges a pure‑sine‑wave inverter with an integrated MPPT solar charge controller. The unit is offered in 2.4 kW, 3.0 kW and 3.3 kW variants and can deliver up to 6 kVA surge power...
By pv magazine
News•Mar 9, 2026
Real Estate Property Insurance Market Softens as Casualty Risks Create Headwinds
Lockton’s February 2026 market update shows commercial property insurance for real‑estate owners softening as competition drives 5‑15% rate cuts across most asset classes, with deeper discounts for catastrophe‑prone multifamily and hotel portfolios. In contrast, casualty liability pricing continues to climb,...
By Risk & Insurance
News•Mar 9, 2026
Britain Faces a Trillion-Dollar Tech Challenge
TechUK and TheCityUK hosted a summit urging UK tech firms to stay and scale domestically, targeting the nation’s first trillion‑dollar technology company by 2035. The Industrial Strategy calls for unprecedented capital inflows, with up to £190 bn of private funds expected...
By UKTN (UK Tech News)
News•Mar 9, 2026
As Newsroom Jobs Shrink, some Journalism Schools Teach Students to Go Solo
As newsroom positions dwindle, journalism schools are redesigning curricula to teach students how to operate as independent creators. Programs such as The New School’s newsletter course, Harvard Extension’s content‑creator class, and St. Bonaventure’s new content‑creation major embed entrepreneurship, digital design, and...
By Poynter
News•Mar 9, 2026
Inside the Legal Defense of Georgia Fort and Don Lemon
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon and independent journalist Georgia Fort were arrested and charged with conspiring to disrupt a St. Paul church service attended by an ICE regional director. Both plead not guilty, arguing they were present solely as reporters....
By Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Major League Rugby and OS Studios Partner to Set Benchmark for Rugby Storytelling
Major League Rugby (MLR) has entered a multi‑year partnership with OS Studios, appointing the media firm as its chief engine for broadcast production, social content, and fan‑engagement strategy. The collaboration leverages OS Studios' expertise in gaming, music, and creator culture...
By SportsPro Media
News•Mar 9, 2026
Hopkins Funds AI Research Across the Country to Support Aging Patients
Johns Hopkins’ Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research (JH AITC) has distributed $20 million in National Institute on Aging funds to 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, spawning 42 peer‑reviewed papers, seven market‑ready products and $11.7 million...
By Johns Hopkins Hub (Health)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Don’t Get Mad, Get Even: Why Advertising Needs a Revenge Arc
The article argues that advertising has lingered in an endless apology cycle and should adopt a "revenge arc"—a bold, corrective narrative that turns criticism into opportunity. It cites recent campaigns where brands responded to backlash with assertive messaging, generating higher...
By Campaign UK
News•Mar 9, 2026
Smile Arrives at Europe’s Spaceport
The ESA‑CAS Smile spacecraft landed at the Guiana Space Centre on 26 February after a two‑week sea voyage aboard the cargo ship Colibri. Over the next weeks the probe will undergo health checks, propellant loading and integration with the Vega‑C launch...
By European Space Agency News
News•Mar 9, 2026
Uncovered Records Reveal the Hidden Costs of Waymo Robotaxis on San Francisco Streets
San Francisco’s Transit Management Center has documented a rise in Waymo robotaxi incidents, including illegal lane changes, stalled vehicles, and near‑misses that can delay buses and emergency responders for up to an hour. The city created a dedicated "Driverless Car...
By Fast Company
News•Mar 9, 2026
Kelly: U.S. Maritime ‘Critical’ to National, Economic Security
Senator Mark Kelly is championing the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act, a 300‑page proposal aimed at overhauling the United States’ maritime strategy, rebuilding shipbuilding capacity, and creating a skilled workforce. The legislation highlights that more than 80% of U.S. imports...
By FreightWaves
News•Mar 9, 2026
It’s About to Be Hot Peptide Summer
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to direct the FDA to move roughly 14 previously banned peptides from the agency’s category 2 list to category 1, allowing pharmacy compounding and physician prescribing. The change would reverse a 2024 ban on...
By GQ
News•Mar 9, 2026
Uber SA Hosts Driver Appreciation Event, Announces Strategic Partnerships Package
Uber South Africa held its flagship “Heart of the City” driver appreciation event, honoring top earners and awarding the Driver of the Year an electric vehicle from fleet partner Valternative. At the event Uber unveiled a suite of strategic partnerships...
By IT News Africa
News•Mar 9, 2026
Truck Driver Uses Hacked Carrier Emails to Heist Cargo
A Jamaican immigrant, Romoy Forbes, is charged with a multi‑state cargo‑theft ring that used hacked email accounts of three truck‑load carriers to book and divert shipments. The scheme stole frozen snow crabs, blueberries and high‑value cologne, totaling over $1.1 million in...
By Transport Topics – Technology
News•Mar 9, 2026
Jeff Jarrett On WWE’s Slow WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales And His Role In A New Sports Video Game
Jeff Jarrett, veteran wrestler and Acclaim Entertainment brand ambassador, said WrestleMania 42 ticket sales appear sluggish, likely due to the event returning to Las Vegas and fan fatigue with recurring main‑event talent. Despite the ticket concerns, WWE’s parent company TKO...
By Forbes – Business
News•Mar 9, 2026
Superdrug Announces Solait Price Reductions in a Bid to Make Sun Protection More Affordable
Superdrug is slashing prices on its own‑brand Solait suncare line, with over 25 SKUs now reduced by up to £1. Core products such as SPF30 and SPF50 lotions and sprays now start at £4, positioning Solait as one of the...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Mar 9, 2026
US SEC’s Updated Enforcement Manual Enhances Transparency, Fairness
On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released the first comprehensive revision to its Enforcement Manual since 2017. The update codifies policy changes the agency rolled out over the past year, mirroring similar reforms at the CFTC...
By Regulation Tomorrow (Norton Rose Fulbright)
News•Mar 9, 2026
As Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Prepares to Close, I Tried Its Most Playful Dining Experience
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the two‑Michelin‑star venue at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, will shutter in January 2027 after more than a decade in London. The author experienced the restaurant’s “Topsy Turvy” tasting menu, which flips the traditional sequence by serving dessert...
By Elite Traveler
News•Mar 9, 2026
WeRide and Geely’s Farizon Prepare to Scale AV Production
WeRide and Geely’s Farizon have signed an expanded agreement to deliver 2,000 next‑generation Robotaxi GXR units beginning in Q3 2026, boosting WeRide’s global fleet to over 2,600 vehicles by year‑end. The GXR runs WeRide’s Gen8 autonomous system with a 600‑metre...
By Automotive World – Autonomous Driving
News•Mar 9, 2026
Fugro Nets Geotechnical Survey Contract for Ireland’s Oriel Wind Farm
Fugro has been awarded a geotechnical survey contract for the Oriel offshore wind farm off County Louth, Ireland. The survey will underpin foundation design for 25 turbines delivering 375 MW, positioning Oriel as one of Ireland’s first commercial‑scale offshore projects. Fugro’s...
By Offshore Engineer (OE Digital)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Jenoptik Acquires Lithuanian ITS Business
Jenoptik’s Smart Mobility Solutions has acquired a Lithuanian intelligent‑transport‑system (ITS) business, integrating it with its long‑time partner Fima. The deal designates Fima’s Latvian subsidiary as a regional hub for sales, service and project management across the Baltics. The combined entity...
By ITS International
News•Mar 9, 2026
The Colossus Next Door: Will the German Baltic Sea Survive Poland's Mega Hotel?
The Gołębiewski "Gołębiewski" mega‑hotel in Pobierowo, Poland, plans 1,200 rooms for up to 3,000 guests but remains unfinished after pandemic setbacks, construction disputes and the founder’s death, with the final environmental permit still pending. Its size dwarfs the largest German...
By Euronews – Business
News•Mar 9, 2026
Pinsent Masons Allies with China Commercial Law Firm in Qianhai
Pinsent Masons has secured government approval to launch a joint venture with China Commercial Law Firm (CCL) in Shenzhen’s Qianhai Free Trade Zone. The partnership, named the China Commercial Law Firm and Pinsent Masons LLP, Qianhai Joint Operation Office, combines...
By Global Legal Post (Technology)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Morgan Stanley Says This Undervalued Brazilian Digital Bank Can Double
Morgan Stanley launched coverage of Brazil’s digital lender Agibank, assigning an overweight rating and a $21 price target that suggests roughly 100% upside from its recent IPO price of $12. The analyst team highlighted the bank’s deep discount to peers...
By CNBC – ETFs
News•Mar 9, 2026
Roche's Oral SERD Flunks Phase 3 Breast Cancer Test
Roche’s oral SERD giredestrant failed to meet its primary endpoint in the phase 3 persevERA trial, showing no significant improvement over letrozole when combined with palbociclib in first‑line HR‑positive, HER2‑negative advanced breast cancer. The company now limits U.S. filing to ESR1‑mutated...
By pharmaphorum
News•Mar 9, 2026
Bold Penguin Adds Foxquilt to Insurance Marketplace
Bold Penguin has partnered with digital managing general underwriter Foxquilt to bring admitted commercial general liability coverage into its Bold Penguin Terminal marketplace. The integration enables agents with Foxquilt market access to quote and bind policies directly through the platform,...
By Fintech Global
News•Mar 9, 2026
New 2026 Aito Report Extols Specialist Travel Sector's Resilience
The 2026 AITO Travel Insights report shows the specialist travel market remains robust, anchored by over‑50s who account for 93% of travelers and typically spend £2,500‑£5,000 per trip. Despite economic caution, 85% still view holidays as essential and 70% say...
By TTG Media