Traffic Safety Expo Is Like SEMA For Safety Equipment, And It's Filled With Cool Tech That Keep Roads And Workers...
The American Traffic Safety Services Association’s Traffic Safety Expo in Houston showcased a suite of new safety technologies aimed at reducing fatalities in road‑construction zones, which claim 50 to 150 lives annually. Highlights included the Alpha Overwatch LiDAR‑based intrusion alarm, deformable water‑filled crash cushions, and work trucks equipped with automated debris‑clearing and cone‑setting features. Demonstrations emphasized how these tools protect both workers and drivers by detecting hazards and absorbing impacts. The expo positions these innovations as the next wave of protective infrastructure for the nation’s highways.
Why Iran Thinks It's Winning
Iran’s leadership claims victory a month into a war against the United States and Israel, citing its ability to disrupt global oil markets despite enduring more than 16,000 airstrikes. The regime’s asymmetrical tactics—drone attacks on refineries, threats to close the...
CMS Report Finds Rise in Premiums for 2026 Marketplace Enrollees
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported that average out‑of‑pocket premiums for Health Insurance Marketplace enrollees jumped from $113 in 2025 to $178 in 2026, a $65 monthly increase. The rise follows the expiration of the enhanced premium tax...
Hospitals in New York, New Mexico Receive Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence
The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Performance Excellence was granted to two hospitals—one in New York and one in New Mexico—recognizing their superior patient safety, leadership, and operational performance. Administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the...
Researchers Break Down the Digital Habits of Science Influencers
A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior examined 1,200 videos from 60 science influencers across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to identify the communication styles that drive engagement. The analysis found that TikTok rewards short, highly objective clips with...
Final Fantasy XI Tutorial Quest Updates Arrive in the MMORPG in April
Square Enix announced that the April 6, 2026 version update for Final Fantasy XI will overhaul the game’s tutorial, adding a dedicated quest that introduces the Records of Eminence system. The update also lets every player reset and replay the...
Supercell Signals a “Rethinking” For Clash Royale as New Head of R&D Hunt Points to Bigger Gameplay Changes
Supercell announced it is searching for a new Head of Research and Development to steer Clash Royale, a game it describes as being at an "inflection point" after years of incremental updates. The job posting emphasizes a "creative bar" and a...
Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law
Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, have asked the Treasury for any communications that might show Elon Musk urged the administration to suspend the Corporate Transparency Act. The 2021 law requires companies to disclose ownership information to combat money...
Collectible Labubu Maker Pop Mart Signs 7K-SF Lease at 680 Fifth Avenue
Pop Mart, the Chinese maker of Labubu plush toys, has signed a lease for a 7,000‑square‑foot store at 680 Fifth Avenue, marking its fifth New York City location. The corner spot at West 54th Street joins existing outlets in Times...
STAT+: Doctors Without Borders Calls Gilead ‘Unconscionable’ for Refusing to Sell HIV Prevention Drug to the Organization
Doctors Without Borders has condemned Gilead Sciences for refusing to sell its long‑acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir directly to the humanitarian organization. The company had previously negotiated a limited‑supply request, while a separate deal with the Global Fund aims to...
Payers’ Prior Authorization Denial Rates Go Public: 5 Notes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized an Interoperability and Prior Authorization Rule that obliges payers to publish annual aggregated prior‑authorization metrics, with the first set due March 31 for calendar‑year 2025. The rule also shortens decision timelines to seven...
Live: Israel Intends to Apply Gaza 'Model' In Lebanon
Israel’s defence minister announced that the IDF will seize security control of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, applying the same demolition and displacement tactics used in Gaza. The plan explicitly bars the return of the roughly 600,000 displaced...
Disney Limiting Disney Springs Bus Riders During Busy Times
Disney is now restricting its complimentary bus service between Disney Springs and Walt Disney World resorts during peak periods such as spring break and major holidays. Cast members at the bus loop entrance are checking resort identification cards, allowing only...
JPMorgan Must Face Wells Fargo Lawsuit over Troubled $481M Loan
A Manhattan federal judge rejected JPMorgan Chase’s attempt to dismiss Wells Fargo’s breach‑of‑contract lawsuit over a troubled $481 million commercial‑real‑estate loan. Wells, acting as trustee for investors, alleges JPMorgan knew the Chetrit Group’s 2019 loan was based on overstated net operating...
Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish Joins Just Dance+ March 31st, 2026
Ubisoft announced that Billie Eilish’s new single “Birds Of A Feather” will be added to the Just Dance+ streaming catalog on March 31, 2026. The track will be available through Just Dance+ subscriptions tied to the 2023, 2024 and 2025...
Europe Needs a 21st-Century Containment Strategy Toward Russia
Europe is debating whether to resume diplomatic talks with Russia as several EU capitals, notably France, Germany and Belgium, signal openness to engagement. At the same time, NATO is reshaping its command and burden‑sharing model, urging European allies to assume...
Monster Hunter Stories 3 "Accolades" Trailer
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, earning strong critical scores after a pre‑launch demo generated buzz. The game returns players to the Rider role, letting them raise and bond with iconic Monsties while navigating...
This American SUV Drives Like an Alfa Romeo—And Costs Just $25,000
The Dodge Hornet, a performance‑focused compact SUV built on the Alfa Romeo Tonale platform, was discontinued after only three model years, leaving a large inventory of used vehicles. Original pricing ranged from $31,000 for the GT to $45,000 for the...
Foam Flies over Aviation Fire Truck Privatised Funding Bid
Airservices Australia announced a plan to restructure financing for its aviation firefighting fleet by introducing hybrid funding models, including a potential sale of assets to a sovereign wealth fund. The United Firefighters Union of Australia’s Aviation Branch condemned the move,...
Audacy Crowns Kenyon As Its Latest Regional President
Audacy has promoted Detroit market manager Debbie Kenyon to Regional President for its Central U.S. markets, adding Chicago, Cleveland, Madison, Milwaukee and Minneapolis to her portfolio. The move is part of Audacy’s ongoing “Content‑First” restructuring aimed at leveraging scale while...
Tishman Speyer Acquires Central London Office Building in Off-Market Deal
Tishman Speyer has completed an off‑market purchase of a prime office building in central London, underscoring the firm’s aggressive push into Europe’s most resilient commercial market. The transaction, though undisclosed in price, reflects the growing appetite for core assets that...
Washington Governor Signs High-Earners Income Tax; Challenges Expected
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6346, imposing a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million. The levy, slated to begin on 2028 income with payments due in 2029, is projected to generate $3‑4 billion annually and affect roughly 21,000...
IAB Recognizes Future Video Outcomes From Agentic
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released a whitepaper titled “AI‑Powered Video Outcomes: Agentic AI,” outlining how autonomous AI systems will reshape video planning, optimization, measurement, and creation. The report notes that 69% of analytics teams are scaling AI and 44%...
Adam Lewis, General Manager, Talent and Workforce Management, Viventium — Founder, Apploi
Health care hiring remains a primary engine of U.S. job growth, projected to add 693,000 positions by 2025. Without those additions, the broader economy would lose roughly 570,000 jobs, highlighting a stark labor gap. Viventium’s acquisition of Apploi positions the...
NYC Denies 9/11 Ground Zero Toxin Records Request as Advocates File New Lawsuit
New York City has again refused a Freedom of Information Law request for records on the toxic environment at Ground Zero, even though the Department of Environmental Protection previously turned over 68 boxes of related material. Survivor advocates, led by...
Voca Keep Major Dream Alive with Fragadelphia York Win
Voca captured the Fragadelphia York 2026 trophy, defeating Fisher College 3‑1 and pocketing an $8,250 grand prize. The win propelled the American squad four places up the VRS, placing them in the Cologne Major invite range according to HLTV. Voca’s...
Advertising Firm Building ‘Wow’ Factor
Wow Media Inc., founded by Scott Krantz, is installing 30 motion‑picture "EON" booths along Inglewood’s major sports corridors, joining its existing 23 large‑format billboards. The network launches by May 1, just before the FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium, and is...
ARC Raiders Gets a Big Flashpoint Free Update Tuesday as ARC Threat Escalates
Embark Studios released a free Flashpoint update for ARC Raiders on Tuesday, adding new mission arcs, higher‑level challenges, and fresh enemy types to address the escalating ARC threat. The patch targets players who have reached the game’s maximum level of...
Michigan Marijuana Industry Files Second Lawsuit Over 24% Tax
Michigan’s cannabis industry filed a second lawsuit challenging the state’s 24% wholesale tax, arguing it creates a tax‑on‑tax structure that pushes the effective sales tax above the constitutionally capped 6%. The suit, brought by growers, retailers and the Michigan Cannabis...
The Chrysler Building’s Next Chapter Could Be Residential
Jeffrey Gural’s GFP Real Estate is in advanced talks to acquire the Chrysler Building’s ground lease, opening the door to a potential residential conversion of the iconic Art Deco skyscraper. The current lease costs about $32.5 million annually and is projected...
Letter: It’s All About the Branding
In a recent Radio World letter, K.M. Richards argues that the FCC’s mandatory station identification rule is outdated. He notes that call letters now function mainly as a regulatory tracking tool, while stations rely on memorable branding to attract listeners....
Throne and Liberty Delays New Battleground Map, Dungeons, and Brooch Accessory Update to Next Week
The upcoming Throne and Liberty live‑service update has been pushed from April 2 to April 9. The patch will still deliver a new Battlegrounds map, a Brooch accessory slot, and two co‑op dungeons, but the week‑long delay is intended to ensure a...
Advertisers Battling Meta Over Metrics Blast '11th-Hour' Arbitration Bid
Advertisers who sued Meta in 2018 over allegedly inflated ad‑reach metrics are now challenging the platform's last‑minute bid to force most class members into arbitration. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals must decide whether Meta waived its arbitration clause by...
DRIPFED.TV Launches with Homegrown Push Into Social First Series
Sydney‑based Fat Poodle has launched Dripfed.TV, a premium vertical‑studio streaming service built for mobile and social platforms. The platform delivers daily episodes under 90 seconds across Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, blending scripted and unscripted short‑form series. Its debut slate includes...
Visa-DOJ Discovery Dispute Goes to Judge
The Justice Department’s antitrust suit, filed in September 2024, accuses Visa of monopolizing debit‑card payments. Visa has asked U.S. District Judge John Koeltl to compel the Treasury Department to produce pay.gov debit‑transaction records, arguing the agency is a relevant party....
AAT Kings Is Rewarding Top-Performing Trade Partners With Exclusive Tour
AAT Kings is relaunching its A‑LISTERS ON LOCATION incentive, rewarding top‑performing travel agents who book guided holidays and short breaks between Jan. 1 and July 31, 2026 for travel departing by March 31, 2027. Two agents per region will be selected based on highest passenger...
CNBC: Brent Oil Heads for Record Monthly Surge…
Brent crude is on track for a record‑breaking monthly surge, with prices climbing past $100 per barrel for the first time. The rally reflects tightening global supply, driven by OPEC‑plus output cuts and heightened geopolitical tensions in key producing regions....
The Clever Engineering Of Shipping The Chevy Vega By Train
Chevrolet’s 1971 Vega was marketed as an inexpensive compact, but its reputation suffered due to quality issues. To keep overall costs low, GM partnered with Southern Pacific to create the Vert‑A‑Pac railcar system, which allowed up to 30 cars per...
CriticalPoint Wins Case
CriticalPoint Partners secured an arbitration ruling that former vice presidents Phillipe Didisheim and Chapin Newhard must return $1.18 million earned from competing firms they launched using the bank's confidential client data. The arbitrator also issued an injunction prohibiting any further use...
Texas Health Resources CEO to Retire, Successor Named
Barclay Berdan, CEO of Texas Health Resources, will retire in September after four decades with the system, having overseen major clinical, digital, and operational transformations since taking the helm in 2014. The board has appointed senior executive vice president and...
ACA Enrollment at 23.1 Million in 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported ACA enrollment at 23.1 million for 2026, a 5% dip from the 2025 peak but still 8% above 2024 and 41% higher than 2023. New consumer sign‑ups fell 13% to 3.6 million, while returning...
AI Pushes B2B Ecommerce Toward Fewer Platforms as Budgets Shift
Artificial intelligence is prompting B2B ecommerce leaders to trim fragmented software stacks and invest in unified, AI‑enabled platforms. Redpoint Ventures reports that 45% of CIOs are redirecting spend toward AI while 54% are consolidating vendors, targeting systems that blend ecommerce,...
E*Trade in Talks to Lead SpaceX IPO for Retail, Report Says
Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade unit is negotiating to become the primary conduit for retail investors in SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, potentially outpacing rivals Robinhood and SoFi. SpaceX may set aside as much as 30% of the offering for individual investors, a move...
Heineken Leads Alcoholic Beverage Sports Sponsorship Spending in EMEA for 2025
Heineken spent $163.93 million on 43 sports sponsorship deals in EMEA during 2025, representing 26.5 % of all alcoholic‑beverage brand spend in the region. Soccer accounted for the bulk of the investment, delivering 72.4 % of total sponsorship value. Europe dominated the market,...
Billions Are Flowing Into Munitions, but There Are Limits to How Quickly the U.S. Can Replenish Its Stockpiles
The U.S. has poured roughly $25 billion into its munitions industrial base, yet high‑cost precision weapons like Patriot missiles and Tomahawks remain expensive and slow to produce. Operations in Iran and Ukraine have driven munitions spending to about $1 billion per day,...
With Jackie Lombard and AEG Presents, JCDecaux Showcases in France and Around the World Céline Dion’s Return to the Stage
JCDecaux, the world’s leading out‑of‑home media group, launched a multi‑city teaser campaign for Céline Dion’s long‑awaited return, displaying iconic song titles on flagpole screens across Paris’s busiest streets. The climax arrived at 9:10 p.m. on the Eiffel Tower, where the artist’s...
Willis Launches $50M Excess Casualty Facility
Willis Towers Watson’s retail broking arm unveiled a $50 million excess casualty facility aimed at filling the U.S. market’s shortage of large‑limit umbrella coverage. The Willis Excess Liability Lineslip offers up to $25 million of lead umbrella protection with an additional $25 million...
Brent Slips as G7 Signals Action to Steady Volatile Oil Market
Brent crude slipped 0.5% to $112 per barrel on Monday after the Group of Seven finance ministers signaled they are ready to intervene to steady volatile energy markets. The decline followed a brief rally that had pushed Brent close to...
Live in the Booth: AST SpaceMobile President Scott Wisniewski Talks Spectrum Strategy and Defense Potential
AST SpaceMobile President and Chief Strategy Officer Scott Wisniewski highlighted the recent launch of the BlueBird 6 satellite, a new agreement with European carrier Orange, and the company’s evolving spectrum strategy. He announced that AST secured its first Space Development Agency...
Interesting (To Me): American Admirals Clubs Are Getting Citi Branding
American Airlines will begin displaying Citi branding at the entrances of its Admirals Club lounges starting in April 2026, beginning with locations in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Miami. The move expands the exclusive credit‑card partnership between American and Citi,...