News•Mar 9, 2026
One Nation Senator Who Hates Renewables, Backs Nuclear, Owns Shares in Solar-Battery Company
One Nation senator Tyron Whitten disclosed a 0.00913% stake in Sky Energy Investments, a Victorian solar‑battery firm, despite his public opposition to large‑scale renewable projects. Whitten repeatedly argues that nuclear, coal and gas are cheaper than renewables and has labeled renewable‑driven climate policies a "hoax." The company he invests in markets its batteries as enabling large‑scale clean‑energy deployment, a direct contrast to his rhetoric. Modeling of the Coalition’s nuclear plan suggests households may be forced to switch off rooftop solar to accommodate new nuclear plants.
By RenewEconomy
News•Mar 9, 2026
Airtel Lines up $1 Bn Investment for Data Centre Arm Nxtra
Bharti Airtel's data‑centre subsidiary Nxtra Data is raising $1 billion to expand capacity to a gigawatt scale. The round includes $300 million each from Airtel and private‑equity firm Carlyle, and a $400 million commitment from Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed’s Alpha Wave Global. Funds will...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
News•Mar 9, 2026
European Survey Highlights Gaps in Care for Women with Hormonal Migraine
A European Migraine and Headache Alliance survey of 5,410 women revealed major gaps in diagnosing and treating hormonally linked migraine. Forty‑two percent of respondents had never received a formal diagnosis, and 35% reported that doctors never discussed their symptoms. While...
By ACNR (Advances in Clinical Neuroscience & Rehabilitation)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Exxon & Chevron Jump While Berkshire Drops on Sunday Night
Exxon Mobil and Chevron jumped 3.6% and 3.5% respectively in after‑hours trading as WTI crude surged past $100 per barrel, boosting expectations for higher earnings and cash flow. Berkshire Hathaway fell 1.3% despite its Chevron stake, weighed down by a...
By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
News•Mar 9, 2026
Why China’s Critical Mineral Dominance Is Still Disrupting US Supply Chains
American companies continue to wrestle with critical mineral shortages even after China temporarily lifted its export ban on gallium, germanium and antimony. China still controls the bulk of heavy rare earths and other essential raw materials, creating bottlenecks for U.S....
By South China Morning Post – Global Economy
News•Mar 9, 2026
“No Bookings at All”: Ravaged by Conflict, How Are Business Owners in the Middle East Navigating Their Shattered Tourism Industry?
The ongoing US‑Israel‑Iran conflict has pushed tourism in the Middle East to the brink of collapse, with hotels reporting 70‑75% cancellations and some businesses receiving only a handful of bookings in a year. Entrepreneurs like chef Fadi Kattan in Bethlehem...
By Adventure.com
News•Mar 9, 2026
To Penalize Iran, Azerbaijan Could Interdict Its Caspian Sea Trade
Iran’s president pledged to cease attacks unless provoked, after the IRGC launched an Arash‑2 drone strike on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan airport that injured civilians. Azerbaijan responded by sealing its land border with Iran and hinted it could extend restrictions to Iranian...
By The Maritime Executive
News•Mar 9, 2026
Buc-Ee's New Gas Pump Rule Sparks drama...and It's Not About Parking
Starting March 1, 2026 Buc‑ee’s will require customers using credit or debit cards to pay for fuel at the pump, while cash payments can still be pre‑paid inside the store. The new rule, posted on pump signage, aims to streamline traffic flow...
By Yahoo Finance – Finance News
News•Mar 9, 2026
Predictive Preventive Care Among 3 New Initiatives Announced to Strengthen Healthcare Affordability in Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Health unveiled three new measures to curb rising healthcare costs as the nation becomes a super‑aged society. From 2027, MediSave withdrawal limits will rise to S$700 for basic chronic care and S$1,000 for complex cases, while the...
By Human Resources Online (Asia)
News•Mar 9, 2026
JAKKS Pacific Partners with Ironmouse for the First Major US Line of Official Merch
JAKKS Pacific announced a licensing partnership with VTuber Ironmouse to launch the first major U.S. line of officially branded merchandise. The collection will span figures, plush toys, collectibles, tech accessories, and cosplay gear, sold through direct‑to‑consumer sites, Ironmouse’s own storefront,...
By Dot Esports
News•Mar 9, 2026
New Ultra-Low-Cost Technique Could Slash the Price of Soft Robotics
Oxford engineers have unveiled an ultra‑low‑cost method to fabricate soft‑robotic actuators using vacuum‑sealed plastic pouches and a laser cutter. The process creates functional actuators in under 10 minutes at a material cost of less than $0.10 each. Demonstrations include a...
By Tech Xplore Robotics
News•Mar 9, 2026
Redcastle Grade Control Drilling Delivers up to 397g/T Gold
Redcastle Resources completed a comprehensive grade‑control program at its Redcastle Reef deposit, delivering exceptionally high‑grade intersections, including a 1‑metre interval of 397 g/t gold. The campaign comprised 327 reverse‑circulation holes over 13,539 m, with 23 holes returning grades above 20 g/t, demonstrating widespread...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 "Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle)" DLC Launches March 12th, 2026
CyberConnect2’s Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will drop its Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) DLC on March 12, 2026, available either as part of the Infinity Castle – Part 1 Character Pass or as a standalone purchase. The sequel builds on the original title, which has...
By GoNintendo
News•Mar 9, 2026
BWET: Has Already Tripled Investor Capital, But Is It Still Worth Investing In?
Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) has seen investor capital triple in 2026, driven by a sharp rally in oil freight rates linked to Middle East tensions. However, analysts argue its performance is overly dependent on the Strait of Hormuz conflict,...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Mar 9, 2026
AI Can Predict Risk of Serious Heart Disease From Mammograms
Researchers at Emory University used artificial intelligence to evaluate arterial calcium visible on routine mammograms, linking it to future cardiovascular events. The study examined 123,762 women without prior heart disease and found that mild, moderate, and severe breast arterial calcification...
By Medical Xpress
News•Mar 9, 2026
Marathon Runner Shell Tier List: All Runner Shells Ranked
Marathon’s latest tier list ranks its Runner Shells for solo and squad play, placing Assassin and Recon in the top S‑Tier for solos and squads respectively. The list highlights each Shell’s strengths—such as Assassin’s invisibility, Recon’s intel, and Destroyer’s firepower—while...
By Dot Esports
News•Mar 9, 2026
EBay Sponsors Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK
Sky Media has named eBay as the headline partner for the UK launch of Saturday Night Live, bringing the American comedy brand to British screens on March 21. The deal centers on eBay Live, the platform’s interactive shopping experience, with eBay‑branded...
By Advanced Television
News•Mar 9, 2026
Manufacturing First: Surfboard Fins Made From Recycled Wind Turbine Blades Launch in Australia
ACCIONA and Australian surf‑fin maker Bolero Surf have launched the world’s first commercially available surfboard fins made from recycled wind‑turbine blades. The fins, unveiled at the 2026 Aussie Boardriders Battle, are produced locally under the Turbine Made initiative, which converts...
By Australian Manufacturing
News•Mar 9, 2026
Morning Headlines 3/9/26
Epic Systems has launched a series of lawsuits targeting patent trolls and other entities it deems harmful to the healthcare software ecosystem. The company’s legal offensive seeks injunctions and damages to safeguard its multi‑billion‑dollar portfolio. Simultaneously, industry observers note a...
By HIStalk
News•Mar 9, 2026
Why Developers Are Choosing Battery-Centric DC Coupling for Big Solar and Storage in Australia
Developers in Australia are increasingly adopting battery‑centric DC‑coupled architectures for utility‑scale solar‑plus‑storage projects. The design places the battery and its grid‑forming inverter at the core, using DC/DC converters to integrate PV, which reduces harmonic emissions, lowers connection study costs, and...
By RenewEconomy
News•Mar 9, 2026
Managing Conflicts of Interest in Bangladesh’s Ship Recycling Sector
Bangladesh’s ship‑recycling sector, a key source of steel and jobs, is overseen by the Bangladesh Ship Recycling Board (BSRB) created under the 2018 Ship Recycling Act. The board’s fourteen‑member composition includes three representatives from yard owners, and a quorum of...
By The Maritime Executive
News•Mar 9, 2026
NHS England Pauses New Prescriptions of Cross-Sex Hormones for Under-18s
NHS England has temporarily stopped new prescriptions of cross‑sex hormones for 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds after an evidence review deemed the existing research on benefits and harms “really weak.” The pause applies only to new cases; current patients will continue treatment...
By BBC News – Health
News•Mar 9, 2026
Princess Polly Expands Into New Markets with Eight New US Stores
Princess Polly announced eight new U.S. store openings, with four locations slated for the second half of 2026 and four more slated for early 2027. The new stores will debut in Houston and Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Florida; Edina, Minnesota; Jacksonville,...
By FashionNetwork (Worldwide)
News•Mar 9, 2026
SBG Systems Releases Firmware 6.0 to Advance UAV Navigation & Sensor Fusion
SBG Systems has launched Firmware 6.0 (v6.0.5585‑stable) for its Ekinox, Apogee, Quanta and Navsight navigation suites. The update adds a fixed‑wing UAV motion profile with full air‑data support, and opens integration to external cameras, LiDAR or radar for position and...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Mar 9, 2026
Last Oasis Launches Season 6 Chapter One With Weekly Map Burns and Event Tiles
Donkey Crew has launched Last Oasis Season 6 Chapter One, a "transformative" update that re‑centers the game on its original survival roots. The season runs on a seven‑week map rotation, with tiles burning each week to balance populations and keep the world...
By MMORPG.com
News•Mar 9, 2026
Why This Rural Health System Is Scaling AI for Point-of-Care Decision Making
Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico is expanding its use of GW RhythmX’s AI‑powered precision‑care platform, now deployed with 200 primary‑care clinicians across its nine‑hospital system. The tool, embedded in the Epic EHR, surfaces clinical insights and evidence‑based recommendations at...
By MedCity News
News•Mar 9, 2026
Puma Bets on Direct Sales Playbook of New Top Shareholder, China’s Anta
Puma reported a record €645.5 million net loss for 2025, driven by a 13% sales decline and heavy discounting in its wholesale‑dominant model. CEO Arthur Hoeld blamed over‑exposure to retail channels and has begun pulling inventory back from stores, while cutting...
By KrASIA
News•Mar 9, 2026
Lawsuit Seeks To Strike Down Florida License Plate Frame Ban After Man's Arrest For Having One On Rental Car
Florida’s new license‑plate statute, effective October 2025, criminalizes any alteration that impairs legibility, upgrading violations to a second‑degree misdemeanor. The law led to the arrest of Demarquize Dawson after a rental‑car frame partially covered the state’s "S" on his plate. Ticket Toro...
By Jalopnik
News•Mar 9, 2026
Spain's Migrants Welcome Amnesty: 'It Will Help Us in Every Way'
Spain's government unveiled a regularisation programme that will grant one‑year renewable residency visas to up to half a million undocumented migrants, with applications open from early April to late June. The measure is pitched as both humanitarian and economic, aiming...
By BBC Business
News•Mar 9, 2026
X Tests New Ad Format that Includes Product Mention Links
X is piloting a new ad format that automatically attaches product‑mention links to user posts, as seen with a Starlink CTA under a tweet. The format blends ads with organic content without compensating users, aiming to avoid skewed incentives. X...
By Social Media Today
News•Mar 9, 2026
Taylor Rose First to Hit Landmark of 1,000 Consultant Solicitors
Taylor Rose became the first law firm to exceed 1,000 consultant solicitors, with AIIC reporting 1,009 fee‑earner consultants and 600 employed staff at the end of 2025. The hybrid model drove a 25 % increase in turnover and a 60 % rise...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Women Lawyers “Still Not Talking to Each Other”
Women lawyers are exiting firms at the senior associate level because they feel isolated and lack open peer communication, according to coach and former solicitor Mandy Rees. Rees founded the Next Generation Women in Law network to create confidential spaces...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Top TVNZ Shows
TVNZ’s latest six‑month results reveal 1News At Six as the clear leader across both its TVNZ+ streaming app and traditional broadcast, attracting 726,000 viewers and nearly 20 million streams. News programmes such as Seven Sharp and Breakfast also rank among the...
By TV Tonight (Australia)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Digital Summary Integrated in Healthdirect Australia’s Video Calls Nationwide
Healthdirect Australia has launched a Patient Consult Summary (PCS) application within its video‑call platform, which handles more than 150,000 virtual consultations each month. The tool lets clinicians create and share concise, plain‑English summaries instantly via typing, speech‑to‑text, or copy‑paste, and...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Hong Kong, Canada to Create Testbed for Agetech
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Toronto have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a Joint Research Centre on Healthy Ageing and AgeTech. The centre will conduct cross‑border pilots in hospitals, long‑term care homes and community...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Mar 9, 2026
“Participation More Important than Stars” In Law Firm LinkedIn Posting
Law firms that encourage broad LinkedIn participation outperform those relying on a few star accounts, according to TBD Marketing’s first social media barometer. The study measured firm, influencer, social army, and leadership scores, finding that firms like Hogan Lovells and Ashurst...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Irish Banks Launch P2P Payments Service
Ireland’s three largest retail banks—AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB—are rolling out Zippay, a peer‑to‑peer mobile payment service developed by Nexi, starting 10 March. The app, embedded directly within each bank’s existing mobile platform, will initially reach a potential user base...
By Finextra
News•Mar 9, 2026
Middle East Conflict May Put Rs 200–250 Crore of IPL Ad Spends at Risk
The ongoing Middle East conflict threatens to erase between Rs 200 crore and Rs 250 crore of advertising spend from Gulf brands in IPL 2026, which is projected to generate roughly Rs 4,900 crore in ad revenue. Airspace closures and security concerns have prompted several Middle Eastern...
By afaqs! (India)
News•Mar 9, 2026
It's Time To Lower Expectations For Gaming's Milestone Anniversaries
2026 marks an unprecedented cluster of gaming franchise milestones, from Pokémon’s 30th to Resident Evil’s 30th and Zelda’s 40th. While Pokémon leverages a relentless release cadence to dominate fan attention, many legacy series face longer gaps between titles, sparking debate...
By DualShockers
News•Mar 9, 2026
Iraq's Top Shia Cleric Denounces the War Against Iran, But Implies Moderation
Ali al‑Sistani’s office issued a rare statement condemning the military aggression against Iran. The declaration frames the conflict as a violation of international law, stresses civilian casualties, and urges diplomatic resolution. It also serves as a warning to Iraqi political...
By RUSI
News•Mar 9, 2026
Programming
AMC Networks has renewed Jonathan Glatzer’s drama “The Audacity” ahead of its Season 1 debut on April 12, with a world premiere slated for SXSW. The History Channel will launch the 20‑part documentary “World War II With Tom Hanks” on May 25, airing three...
By Cablefax
News•Mar 9, 2026
Logic‑gated Nanomedicine Activates STING to Boost Metastatic Tumour Immunotherapy
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have engineered a logic‑gated nanoparticle that releases a STING agonist only under acidic pH and hypoxic conditions typical of metastatic tumor sites. The dual‑stimuli‑responsive system triggers robust innate immune activation while sparing healthy...
By Nature Nanotechnology
News•Mar 9, 2026
Banishers: Faiths Entwined Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (March 2026)
Adventure MMORPG Banishers: Faiths Entwined, developed by EYOUGAME (US), has released a set of active redeem codes on March 8 2026 offering exclusive in‑game rewards. The article lists six current codes, explains the straightforward redemption process via the Perks menu, and notes...
By GamingonPhone
News•Mar 9, 2026
Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Heritage Commerce Corp reported a strong deposit surge of $160.7 million in Q4 2025, with 95% of the growth coming from non‑maturity accounts, while loan balances slipped $37 million due to higher payoffs. Net interest margin rose to 3.44% as funding costs...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 9, 2026
Insurers See Climate Risk as More than Underwriting Issue- #Wealth #AssetManagement #AssetFinance
A new MSCI Institute report finds insurers increasingly view climate‑driven physical risk as a systemic financial threat rather than merely an underwriting issue. Surveyed insurers rate their own preparedness higher than the sector’s, with notable gaps in Asia‑Pacific where only...
By The Asset – ETF tag
News•Mar 9, 2026
ACCO Brands Corp (ACCO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ACCO Brands reported full‑year net sales of $600 million, a 4.4% increase, driven by a 7% rise in U.S. revenue that now represents two‑thirds of the business. Q4 sales matched guidance at $164 million, but gross margin slipped in the quarter as...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 9, 2026
BETA Technologies Inc (BETA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Beta Bionics reported a 54% jump in 2025 net sales to $100.3 million, with Q4 revenue climbing 57% to $32.1 million. Gross margin improved to 55.4% for the year and 59% in Q4, driven by scale and a growing pharmacy channel that...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 9, 2026
Zevra Therapeutics Inc (ZVRA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Zevra Therapeutics reported Q3 2025 net revenue of $26.1 million, driven primarily by $22.4 million from its FDA‑approved NPC therapy MyPlayFa. The company narrowed its net loss to $0.5 million, a dramatic improvement from a $33.2 million loss a year earlier, while cash and...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 9, 2026
Anixa Biosciences Inc (ANIX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Anixa Biosciences reported $131.7 million in cash, no debt, and a cash burn of $7.1 million in Q1 2026, extending its runway to over three years. Operating expenses fell sharply, with R&D down 55% YoY and G&A reduced by 32%, reflecting the end...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Mar 9, 2026
MacroGenics Inc (MGNX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MacroGenics reported 2024 revenue of $150 million, up from $58.7 million, largely fueled by $85 million in milestone payments from its Incyte partnership. The company posted a net loss of $67 million versus $9.1 million a year earlier, while cash and marketable securities fell to...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts