AOOA’s ‘Get Drizzling’ Returns with Chef-Led Push to Drive Olive Oil Usage
The Australian Olive Oil Association has relaunched its ‘Get Drizzling’ campaign for Autumn 2026, running from mid‑March to mid‑May. The two‑month, social‑first initiative pairs paid digital media with short‑form creator content to make olive oil a finishing step in everyday cooking. High‑profile chefs such as Khanh Ong, Darren Robertson and Tom Walton, alongside food creators, will deliver six‑ and 15‑second videos across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Funding from Conga Foods, Acesur International and the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional Organisation underpins the push to embed olive oil deeper into Australian kitchens.
I Tried Replacing Steam with Google Play Games on My PC — It's Not Even Close
Google Play Games is positioning itself as a PC gaming alternative to Steam, touting a catalog of over 200,000 titles and a "buy once, play anywhere" promise. In practice, most of those titles are mobile‑first, and the PC‑compatible subset is...
Deprescribing Diabetes Medications Can Be Feasible and Safe when Lifestyle Medicine Is Integrated Into Primary Care
A retrospective chart review of 650 type 2 diabetes patients in two primary‑care practices found that deprescribing glucose‑lowering medications was feasible and safe when lifestyle medicine was incorporated. Using a structured deprescribing framework, 41 patients (6.3%) had medication doses reduced or...
Saudi Arabia Trades Oil Barrels for Batteries
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its shift from oil to energy storage, earmarking $64 billion in mining revenue by 2030 and targeting 48 GWh of domestic battery capacity. The kingdom aims to challenge China’s dominance by developing lithium‑metal technology and exploiting its own...
Four Alternative End States in Iran – the Only Good One Becomes Unlikely
U.S. and Israeli air strikes have crippled Iran's missile and nuclear sites but failed to achieve a decisive regime change. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has demonstrated a resilient “mosaic defence” that keeps the state intact, steering the outcome...
Third US Aircraft Carrier Heads to Middle East as Iran War Continues
The US Navy dispatched a third aircraft carrier strike group, the USS George H.W. Bush, to the Middle East as operations against Iran continue. The carrier left Norfolk on March 31, escorted by Arleigh Burke‑class destroyers, and is expected to arrive...
From Free Rider to Innovator: How China Became a Global Pharmaceutical Powerhouse
China has transformed from a pharmaceutical free rider into a leading innovator, largely after the 2016 National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) reform. The policy slashed prices by 50‑60% while guaranteeing near‑universal coverage, prompting a five‑fold rise in annual clinical trials...
Doctor Who's Recently Unearthed Missing Episodes Confirm Release Date on BBC iPlayer - and It's Very Soon
BBC confirmed that two long‑missing Doctor Who episodes will be streamed on iPlayer at 6 a.m. on 3 April. The restored installments, “The Nightmare Begins” and “Devil’s Planet,” originate from the 1965 serial ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’ and feature William Hartnell’s first Doctor...
Depleted Oil Fuel Fund to Apply for Loan
Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund, facing a 42.1 bn baht (≈$1.14 bn) deficit, is set to seek a loan of up to 40 bn baht (≈$1.1 bn) from commercial banks. The request follows the formation of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s new cabinet, which restores full borrowing...
Acast Signs Abbie Chatfield Podcast in Multi-Year Deal
Acast has inked a multi‑year exclusive partnership with Australian media personality Abbie Chatfield, bringing her podcast “It’s A Lot” back to the platform. The show already attracts over 500,000 monthly listens and has amassed nearly 40 million downloads since its 2020...
PGL Bucharest 2026: Teams, Prize Pool, Schedule, and More
PGL Bucharest 2026 returns to Romania with 16 teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool, split evenly between players and organizations. The field combines eleven VRS‑ranked invites and five qualifiers, with several late replacements after initial drop‑outs. The tournament uses...
Tehran Power Outages Raise Alarm as Iranians Fear Strikes on Critical Infrastructure
U.S. airstrikes have repeatedly knocked out electricity in Tehran, marking a shift toward targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure such as power grids, a pharmaceutical plant, universities, and fuel depots. Iranian officials denounce the attacks as illegal and express deep mistrust of...
Mortal Online 2 Proposes New PvP Flagging System Required For Criminal Activity
Mortal Online 2’s development team announced a major overhaul of its PvP flagging system, introducing an opt‑in "Aggressive Flag" that replaces the existing Local Grey and Criminal Actions toggle after a 30‑second warm‑up. The change aims to curb abuse ranging from...
FaZe to Attend HLC Belgrade PRO*
FaZe Clan announced they will compete at the HLC Belgrade PRO tournament in Serbia from April 3‑5, a $30,000 LAN event that serves as a final qualifier for the IEM Cologne Major. The move follows an early exit from DraculaN Season 6,...
Snapchat Users Travel More than Non-Users
Snapchat’s partnership with research firm Suzy reveals that its users travel more frequently than non‑users, with 87% taking at least one leisure trip annually – 1.2 times the rate of the broader population. Snapchatters are also 1.5 × more likely to...
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Continue to ‘Crush Iran's Terror Regime’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel will keep pressing its military campaign against Iran, insisting the effort to "crush Iran's terror regime" is far from finished. The statement follows a joint Israeli‑U.S. strike on February 28 that killed Iran’s supreme...
What Does LTX Mean On Michelin Tires?
Michelin uses the LTX badge to group a line of tires aimed at light‑truck, SUV and crossover applications. The family, which includes the LTX A/T2, LTX M/S2, LTX Trail and Defender LTX Platinum, is marketed as all‑season, all‑terrain, offering comparable...
‘It’s About Showing up Better’: Herd MSL and Publicis Groupe Unveil Elevate AI Search Offering
Australian agency Herd MSL, together with Publicis Groupe ANZ, has launched Elevate, an AI‑driven search visibility and authority service. Elevate combines category‑level search intelligence, AI‑optimized content structuring, and earned‑owned authority building to help brands shape how they appear in AI‑generated...
Top Democrat Presses DHS Secretary Mullin on Judicial Warrants
Secretary Markwayne Mullin, sworn in as DHS head, faces Senate scrutiny over whether he has rescinded the 2025 guidance that let ICE and Border Patrol agents enter homes using administrative warrants instead of judicial ones. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal asked...
Beyond Meat Bets on ‘Less Controversial’ Products to Recover From All-Time Sales Low in 2025
Beyond Meat, now rebranded as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, reported a record‑low 2025 revenue of $275.5 million, a 15.6% decline year‑over‑year. Gross profit collapsed by 82% and operating losses more than doubled to $332.7 million, including $38.9 million in trademark damages. A...
NFL Approves Sale of 7% of Las Vegas Raiders at over $11 Billion Valuation
The NFL approved the sale of a 7% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, valuing the franchise at $11.1 billion. Controlling owner Mark Davis sold the portion to Egon Durban of Silver Lake and Michael Meldman, who must pay a 10% flip‑tax...
News Wrap: Judge Orders Halt to Trump's White House Ballroom Construction
A federal judge halted the Trump administration's $400 million White House ballroom project, siding with a preservationist group and stating the president lacks statutory authority over historic properties. The injunction is delayed 14 days to allow for an appeal. In a...
Reactivation of Dormant Regulatory T Cells Alleviates Asthma Symptoms in Mice
Researchers at Henan Academy, Zhengzhou University and Shenzhen University demonstrated that activating the Dectin‑1 receptor on regulatory T cells (Tregs) can reverse their dormant, senescent state and restore anti‑inflammatory function. Using the small peptide KQS‑1, they epigenetically up‑regulated FOXP3 and...
Give Mainframe Your Feedback on Proposed Pax Dei NPC Aggro Fixes, From Endless Chases to Chain Aggro
The Pax Dei team announced a series of proposed fixes to NPC aggro behavior in its dungeons, inviting community feedback via Discord. Changes aim to stop endless chases, reduce chain‑aggro from entire rooms, and enforce line‑of‑sight for sound detection. Adjustments include...
People of Note "Sorry Girl" Official Song Clip
Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios announced People of Note, a turn‑based RPG musical, for the Nintendo Switch 2 launching on April 7 2026. A new song clip highlights the game’s hybrid blend of narrative role‑playing and rhythm‑inspired combat. Players guide pop singer Cadence...
Supreme Court Sides with Therapist Challenging Colorado Ban on Conversion Therapy
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8‑1 decision siding with Colorado therapist Kaley Chiles, finding that the state’s ban on conversion therapy for minors likely infringes the First Amendment. Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion, emphasizing that the law...
DRAM Price Rally Pauses in March, Seen Resuming in Second Quarter
The year‑long rally in DRAM prices paused in March as pre‑negotiated contracts locked the average 8 Gb DDR4 price at $13, ending 11 months of double‑digit growth. First‑quarter DRAM prices still surged 100‑115% versus the prior quarter, reflecting strong demand. TrendForce...
Are Media Taps Rachel Fountain as Head of Vodcasts
Are Media has created a new Head of Vodcasts position and appointed Rachel Fountain to lead it, signaling the publisher’s accelerated push into video‑led storytelling. Fountain, a former ABC, News Corp, Deadset Studios and Nine executive and founder of Fountain...
Doubt Cast on Effectiveness of Widely Used 'KT-Tape' For Joint/Muscle Pain and Mobility
A pooled analysis of 128 systematic reviews covering 310 randomized trials and 15,812 participants examined the effectiveness of kinesio taping for musculoskeletal disorders. The data suggest KT‑tape may provide immediate to short‑term pain relief and functional improvement, but the evidence...
More Siblings May Ease Midlife Grief After a Mother's Death, Study Suggests
A Finnish cohort study of 1.3 million adults found that having more siblings dampens the rise in psychotropic medication purchases after a mother’s death. Only children showed the steepest increase, especially women, with a 5.1‑percentage‑point jump compared to childless peers. The...
Genetic Variants Involved in Rapid Immune Response Linked to Earlier Breast Cancer Onset in BRCA1 Carriers
Researchers identified damaging variants in innate immunity genes, especially those governing natural killer (NK) cell activation, as strong modifiers of breast cancer onset in women carrying the BRCA1 185delAG mutation. An analysis of 321 Ashkenazi Jewish carriers showed that these...
The New Volkswagen Atlas Gets More Refined
Volkswagen unveiled the 2027 second‑generation Atlas, its flagship three‑row SUV, featuring a retuned 2.0‑liter four‑cylinder engine that now produces 282 horsepower and 253 lb‑ft of torque. The cabin receives a major refresh with a standard 12.9‑inch touchscreen, optional 15‑inch display,...
Albanese Government Reaches Deal with $550b AI Giant in Legal Battle with Trump
Anthropic, the $380 billion AI firm, signed a formal AI‑safety memorandum of understanding with Australia’s Albanese government, committing to share research, conduct joint safety evaluations, and provide Economic Index data on AI adoption. The pact includes roughly US$2 million in Claude API...
US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says US Will Leave Iran ‘Very Soon’, Tells Countries ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’; Iran...
President Donald Trump told the nation the United States will pull its forces out of Iran within the next two to three weeks, declaring the operation has already achieved regime change. Britain announced it will increase air‑defence assets in the...
Telechips Advances Network Gateway Chip Business, Seeks Global Customers
Telechips is accelerating its network gateway chip business, launching proof‑of‑concept projects with select global customers as it seeks a profitability turnaround. The company is simultaneously expanding AI‑integrated automotive semiconductor offerings for ADAS and autonomous driving, while upgrading its in‑vehicle infotainment...
OR Expands EV Services Amid Oil Price Volatility
PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) announced a $1.76 bn (58 billion baht) investment plan through 2030, earmarking up to $1.15 bn for its oil and electric‑vehicle (EV) operations. The company aims to expand its EV charging network to serve 7,000 motorists daily...
Prediction Markets, Pardons Spark Questions over Who's Profiting From Trump's Presidency
The report highlights a surge in prediction‑market betting on a potential U.S.–Iran cease‑fire, with users poised to collect up to $1 million after President Trump announced a suspension of strikes. Simultaneously, lobbying firms earned $5.2 million lobbying for presidential pardons, a figure...
AFL 26 Now Available on Switch 2 Digitally, Physical Release Announced
Big Ant Studios and the Australian Football League announced that AFL 26 is now available digitally on the Nintendo Switch 2, with a physical Game‑Key Card version slated for a later date. The title arrives ahead of its planned 2026 launch window,...
Study Finds Many Psychotherapists Lack Training for Eating Disorders in Boys
A binational study of 259 outpatient psychotherapists in Canada and the United States found widespread gaps in knowledge, confidence, and formal training for treating eating disorders and muscle dysmorphia in boys and men. More than a quarter of clinicians reported...
Ubisoft Launches Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence on Mobile
Ubisoft has released Tom Clancy’s The Division Resurgence, a free‑to‑play third‑person RPG shooter for iOS and Android. The title is set in a massive urban open world that bridges the narrative gap between The Division and The Division 2. Available worldwide,...
HHS Officials’ Year in Purgatory Is Ending
The Department of Health and Human Services has finally acted on a year‑old plan, issuing letters that reassign senior officials who have been on administrative leave since spring to positions within the Indian Health Service. Recipients have until April 8 to...
131 Hospitals Sue HHS over DSH Cuts: 5 Notes
More than 130 hospitals have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, challenging a 2023 CMS rule that changes how disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments are calculated. The rule counts Medicare Advantage Part C patient...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘If It’s Tuesday It’s Murder’ On Hulu, A Comedic Mystery About Members Of A Tour...
Hulu’s new Spanish series *If It’s Tuesday It’s Murder* follows a mismatched tour group that discovers a fellow traveler dead in a Lisbon hotel and decides to solve the case before returning to Madrid. The show mixes dark humor with...
Every Electric Car Discontinued In 2026 (So Far)
U.S. electric‑vehicle sales have slumped after the September 2025 expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit and the imposition of 25% tariffs on many imported models, prompting several manufacturers to pull plug on under‑performing cars. Volvo will cease the EX30 after...
US Strips Citizenship From Couple in Trade Theft Case, Part of Trump Immigration Push
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department successfully revoked U.S. citizenship from Yu Zhou and Li Chen, a Chinese‑born couple convicted of conspiring to steal pediatric medical trade secrets. A San Diego federal judge ruled their naturalization was obtained through misrepresentation, meeting...
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The Forgotten Endpoint: Security Risks of Dormant Devices
Consultants are left holding corporate laptops long after projects pause, creating hidden entry points into enterprise networks. A Kensington study shows 76 % of IT leaders faced device theft and 46 % suffered breaches from unsecured hardware. Organizations repeatedly fail endpoint visibility,...
Trump Says US Could End War in Iran in Two to Three Weeks
President Donald Trump announced that the United States could end its month‑long military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks, stating a withdrawal does not require a formal Iranian deal. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the coming days...
Massachusetts Legislators Skeptical Of Prohibitionist Ballot Initiative
Massachusetts legislators are scrutinizing ballot initiative No. 25‑10, which would repeal adult‑use cannabis sales and revert the state to prohibition. The proposal, backed by the out‑of‑state‑focused Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts, faces fierce opposition from local operators, equity advocates, and the...
Pancreatic Fat Linked to Greater Heart and Metabolic Health Risks in Children and Adolescents with Obesity
Researchers at Holbæk University Hospital measured pancreatic fat in 283 obese children and adolescents using magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The study, presented at the European Congress on Obesity, found that higher pancreatic‑fat levels were associated with elevated BMI, waist‑to‑height ratio, diastolic...
TYK2 Protein Suppresses Breast Cancer Metastasis by Sensing Extracellular Stiffness, Research Finds
Researchers at UC San Diego discovered that the inflammatory protein TYK2 acts as a metastasis suppressor in breast cancer by sensing extracellular matrix stiffness. On soft matrices, TYK2 remains on the cell membrane and blocks invasion, while stiff environments cause...