Airbus’ Uncrewed Bird of Prey Interceptor Autonomously Engages Kamikaze Drone with Frankenburg Missile
Airbus demonstrated its Bird of Prey uncrewed interceptor in northern Germany, where the drone autonomously located and engaged a simulated kamikaze threat using a Mark I air‑to‑air missile from Frankenburg Technologies. The prototype, derived from a Do‑DT25 platform, carried four lightweight missiles and successfully neutralised the target, showcasing autonomous detection, classification and fire‑and‑forget engagement. The system is designed to integrate with Airbus’ Integrated Battle Management System (IBMS) and NATO’s air‑defence network, with an operational version planned to carry up to eight missiles. Further live‑warhead flights are slated for 2026 to commercialise the capability.
The Dosing Problem That Precision Medicine Has Yet to Solve
Only about 45% of cancer patients receive a dose within the optimal therapeutic window, leaving many under‑dosed or over‑dosed. True Dose is introducing an at‑home capillary blood‑spot kit that lets patients collect finger‑prick samples for therapeutic drug monitoring, with results...
Satellite 2026 – NTN and Flat Panel Arrays
Satellite 2026, the industry’s largest gathering in Washington, D.C., highlighted non‑terrestrial networks (NTN) and flat‑panel arrays as the year’s hot topics. Major announcements included Airbus Defence and Space teaming with Greenerwave to deliver low‑power, multi‑orbit flat‑panel antennas, and Kymeta unveiling the...
Lilly Races to Become First Longevity Big Pharma
Eli Lilly has signed a deal with AI‑focused biotech Insilico Medicine valued up to $2.75 billion, with $115 million paid upfront and the remainder tied to milestones. The agreement grants Lilly an exclusive worldwide license to several preclinical oral candidates and access...
Bone Health in Oncology: Closing Gaps, Reducing Costs, and Unlocking Biosimilar Value
At the MASCC/ISOO 2025 meeting in Seattle, experts highlighted persistent gaps in bone health management for oncology patients, especially those with breast and prostate cancer. They emphasized that underuse of bone‑modifying agents leads to preventable skeletal‑related events, increased mortality, and...
ESIM and iSIM for IoT: Remote Provisioning, Flexibility and Scale
Embedded SIM (eSIM) and integrated SIM (iSIM) are reshaping IoT connectivity by allowing carriers and enterprises to provision cellular profiles over the air. eSIM uses a dedicated chip, while iSIM embeds SIM functions directly into the device’s main processor, cutting...
How Do Non-Mydriatic Retinal Cameras Improve Eye Exams
Non‑mydriatic retinal cameras capture high‑resolution images of the eye’s back without dilating the pupil, eliminating the need for stinging drops and post‑exam visual blur. The technology speeds image capture to a few seconds, allowing clinics to see more patients while...
SCP Hotels Achieves Significant Sustainability Milestones Through ‘Every Stay Does Good’
Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels announced that its Every Stay Does Good program has achieved a net carbon‑negative footprint, removing more than 1 million pounds of CO₂e annually. The company reported a 45 % waste‑diversion rate, diverting 156,521 pounds of waste, and...
Connected Vehicles and the Shift to Real-Time Transportation Execution
Connected vehicle technology is evolving from isolated telemetry tools to a core component of real‑time transportation execution. By integrating telematics data directly into TMS, warehouse systems, and control towers, shippers can adjust routes, update delivery commitments, and coordinate inventory on...
In a More Anxious World, European Media Outlets Turn to Positive News
Amid war‑driven headlines, European publishers are countering news fatigue by spotlighting positive stories. France’s Libération introduced a “Ça va mieux en le lisant” label and daily push notifications, while Spain’s The Objective launched a dedicated Positive vertical and podcast. Both...
Devon Energy’s Gaspar Sees Good Things Ahead, Stemming From His First Year and the Imminent Merger with Coterra Energy
Devon Energy CEO Clay Gaspar reflected on his first year, highlighting a three‑pillar strategy that sharpened culture, organic growth, and portfolio optimization. He explained that the recently announced merger with Coterra Energy is a strategic fit that delivers scale and operational...
AI Tops Insurance Executive Priorities as Regulatory Concerns and Market Volatility Reshape the Risk Landscape
The International Insurance Society’s 2026 Global Priorities Report shows artificial intelligence has become the top strategic focus for insurers, with 71% of executives naming it the leading issue across all business categories. Regulation now eclipses cybersecurity as the primary political‑legal...
Next Steps on a Much Improved Basel III Endgame
The revised Basel III endgame proposal released this month marks a major step toward finalizing U.S. capital reforms. It introduces a suite of improvements, including the removal of the output floor for internal market‑risk models, enhanced cross‑product netting under SA‑CCR,...
How Resilient Cork-Rubber Rail Pads Extend Ballast Life and Reduce Maintenance
Amorim Cork Solutions has introduced cork‑rubber composite rail pads that enhance load distribution and vibration damping between rails and sleepers. The hybrid material offers consistent stiffness across temperature extremes and can survive millions of compression cycles, extending ballast life and...
Vienna Welcomes Second Miiro Hotel
Miiro Spittelberg, the group’s second Vienna property, opened in the culturally vibrant Spittelberg district with 132 guestrooms and suites designed by Archisphere. The hotel features the Italian‑inspired Poco pizzeria and bar, a large hand‑painted ceiling mural by Vienna artist Flow So Fly,...
Czechia’s SŽ Targets Foreign Suppliers with Procurement Shake-Up
Czech infrastructure manager Správa železnic (SŽ) will host its first "Suppliers Day" on April 14 to unveil a new procurement framework that breaks large rail contracts into discipline‑specific tenders. The shift aims to lower entry barriers for foreign and smaller...
Building a Better Supply Chain: PubMatic on the Future of Programmatic Performance with Amazon Ads
PubMatic has integrated Amazon Ads’ Dynamic Traffic Engine (DTE) across its global supply‑side platform, adding demand‑side signal intelligence to its existing traffic‑shaping tools. The partnership aims to prioritize high‑value bid requests, delivering up to a 10% lift in eCPM and...
From Mach 0 to 6: This Engine May Power China’s Future Fighter Jets and Missiles
China’s research team has completed a prototype of a contra‑rotary ramjet engine that can operate continuously from a standstill to over Mach 6, potentially replacing the dual turbine‑ramjet setups used in current hypersonic aircraft. The design uses two compressor rotors rotating...
Former Manufacturing Firm CFO’s Case Against CBIZ Moves Closer to Trial: Trial Balance
Former AmeriTex CFO Christopher Podlasek is suing accounting firm CBIZ, which acquired Marcum in a $2.3 billion deal, alleging a low‑ball valuation that deprived him of more than $25 million for his 1.5% equity stake. A federal judge on March 24 rejected CBIZ’s...
Zenobē Set to Double the Number of Australian Electric Trucks
UK‑based fleet‑leasing firm Zenobē announced a A$100 million (≈US$66 million) investment to double Australia’s electric‑truck stock from roughly 1,000 to 2,000 units by the end of 2026. The capital will fund new heavy‑duty EVs, charging stations, battery‑swap services and free fleet‑planning support...
This $300K Porsche 911 Restomod Swaps Gas Engine For Electric Motor
Kindred Motorworks will launch an electric conversion of the classic Porsche 911, dubbed the G‑Series 911, with production slated for early 2027. The restomod replaces the original flat‑six with a rear‑mounted 375‑horsepower motor and a 62.2 kWh battery, delivering 225 miles...
How Forty Five Ten Is Rebuilding Its Brick-and-Mortar Footprint Post-Covid
Luxury multi‑brand retailer Forty Five Ten, which shuttered all locations during the 2020 pandemic, has reopened its brick‑and‑mortar presence with a new 4,800‑sq‑ft boutique in Fort Worth, Texas. The store launched on March 21 inside the Museum Palace shopping center,...
‘It’s Dangerous, and That’s the Message’: Aussie Study Finds Vaping Likely Causes Cancer
An Australian scientific review concluded that vaping likely increases the risk of lung and oral cancer, marking the most definitive link to date. The analysis relied on short‑term laboratory and human exposure studies because long‑term cohort data are unavailable. While...
The 10 Coolest IoT Connectivity Companies: The 2026 Internet Of Things 50
The 2026 CRN IoT 50 highlights ten connectivity firms reshaping enterprise IoT in the AI era. AT&T’s $5.75 billion acquisition of Lumen’s Quantum Fiber adds 4 million fiber sites, targeting 60 million locations by 2030. Other leaders include Aeris with over 100 million devices, Myriota’s...
Oakland Drafts First Revision of General Plan Since 1998
Oakland has issued the draft of the second phase of its General Plan update, the first comprehensive revision since 1998. Phase one already delivered a Downtown Specific Plan that outlines infrastructure, jobs, and housing strategies for key districts. The new...
Sprouts’ CEO Says the Chain Needs to Be a Better ‘Value’ for Shoppers
Sprouts Farmers Market missed its 2025 sales targets as price‑sensitive shoppers slowed comparable‑store growth and transaction volume. The chain is now emphasizing "value" through clearer product pricing, health‑trend relevance, and convenient ready‑to‑eat options. A newly launched loyalty program will gather...
Hormuz Closure Triggers ‘Havoc’ for Project Logistics Supply Chain
The near‑total closure of the Strait of Hormuz has slashed vessel transits by 97% in the past 25 days, halting all traffic on March 25. The paralysis is driving sky‑high insurance premiums, causing carriers to refuse quotes for cargo entering the...
York Space Systems Secures PExT Mission Extension Through 2027 Following BARD Success
York Space Systems announced that NASA and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have extended the Polylingual Experimental Terminal (PExT) mission through 2027 after the BARD mission met all primary objectives. The PExT payload, hosted on a York S-CLASS bus, demonstrated...
Centre Approves NMPA’s Proposal to Redevelop Berth No. 9
India’s Union government has approved the New Mangalore Port Authority’s plan to redevelop berth 9 on a PPP DBFOT basis, with an estimated cost of ₹438.29 crore (≈ $53 million). The upgrade will raise the berth draft from 10.5 m to 14 m, with provisions for...
Stryker Restores Most Manufacturing After Cyberattack
Stryker announced that most of its manufacturing sites and critical production lines are back online roughly two weeks after a March 11 cyberattack disrupted order processing, shipping, and manufacturing. The company restored its electronic ordering system for customers and is reconciling...
Reeves Urges G7 to Reject Protectionism as Hormuz Crisis Escalates
The Strait of Hormuz blockade, now in its second month, has halted the flow of roughly 21 million barrels of oil per day—about 20% of global consumption—and disrupted 30% of the world’s nitrogen‑based fertilizer trade, sending Brent crude sharply higher. British...
CBS News Bolsters Investigative Team With Washington Post, Free Press Reporters
CBS News is expanding its investigative unit by hiring former Washington Post reporter Daniel Gilbert and Free Press reporter Gabe Kaminsky, while moving producers Laura Geller, Jake Rosenwasser and Callie Teitelbaum onto the team. The hires support Bari Weiss’s mandate...
Relief for Stranded Seafarers, Directorate General of Shipping Extends Validity of Crew Certificates by Three Months
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has granted a three‑month extension to the validity of crew certificates, including safety and firefighting training, for Indian seafarers stranded in the Western Persian Gulf. The move directly benefits 485 Indian officers and engineers...
Global Hotel Alliance Looks at India to Drive Growth
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) announced that its Indian membership base surpassed one million, a 53% increase over the previous year, driven largely by its long‑standing partnership with luxury chain The Leela. The alliance’s Discovery loyalty program saw a 25% year‑over‑year rise...
Car Deal of the Day: Lexus LBX Is a True Junior Luxury SUV for Just £215 a Month
Lexus is offering its smallest SUV, the LBX, on a two‑year lease for just $274 per month after an upfront payment of $3,666. The compact hybrid pairs a 1.5‑litre three‑cylinder engine with an e‑CVT, delivering 136 bhp and an impressive 62.7 mpg...
Request for Comments on Texas PUCT Draft Report Regarding Transmission Cost Recovery in the ERCOT Region
The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) released a draft report on 16 March 2026 proposing six changes to how wholesale transmission costs are recovered in the ERCOT market. Key proposals include replacing the four‑coincident‑peak (4CP) methodology with a broader set of peaks...
ALDI Rolls Out New Website Using Instacart's Enterprise Technology
ALDI U.S. has launched a redesigned website and mobile app powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro enterprise platform. The partnership makes Instacart the exclusive fulfillment provider for ALDI’s online channels, delivering same‑day delivery and curbside pickup in as fast as an...
Seabed Preparation Starts Ahead of Construction of New Dutch Offshore Wind Farm
Seabed preparation has begun on the OranjeWind offshore wind project off the Dutch coast, with Jan De Nul launching a filter‑layer installation campaign. The rock‑installation vessel Simon Stevin will lay the first erosion‑protection layer by May, clearing the way for 53 Vestas V236‑15 MW...
Driving the Future of Make-Up: How Eurofins C&PC Turns Testing Into a Strategic Advantage
Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care is positioning scientific testing as a strategic advantage for makeup brands, moving beyond mere regulatory compliance. The firm offers advanced analytical, clinical, and emotional evaluation services that verify ingredient safety, performance claims, and consumer sentiment....
Road Taxes and Funding by State, 2026
A new analysis shows that only two states—Maryland and New Jersey—cover 100% of highway spending through road‑use taxes and fees, while the other 48 states and the District of Columbia rely on general funds. In FY 2023 the national average of...
Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center Opens
Colwen Hotels and XSS Hotels have completed a multi‑year renovation of the historic Castle Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts, unveiling the Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center. The property anchors the new Framingham Hotel Collection, a three‑brand campus that includes a...
From Strategy to Practice
The article outlines BEYOND’s evolving methodology for measuring and reducing embodied carbon in interior fit‑outs, emphasizing real‑project quantities, transparent baselines, and reliable carbon factors. It highlights case studies where early design collaboration and material choices—such as low‑carbon carpet, reused partitions,...
How Amex Exploits New AI Tools
American Express is rolling out artificial intelligence across its operations, from engineering to sales and customer service. The company reports that roughly 11,000 engineers using AI have reduced coding time by more than 30%, while travel advisors in 19 countries...
Glystn Just Landed Stagwell, Influential, Weber Shandwick – CEO Ethan Fassett Says the Agency Intelligence Race Is On
Glystn, the San‑Francisco AI social‑intelligence platform, has inked enterprise partnerships with three of the five largest public agency holding companies—Stagwell Marketing Cloud, Influential and Weber Shandwick. The integrations embed Glystn’s app and its Model Context Protocol directly into agency workflows, turning...
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[Audio] Subject Matter Eligibility Challenges in Post-Grant Proceedings — Patents: Post-Grant Podcast
The Post‑Grant Podcast episode hosted by Andy Zappia and Nick Gallo examines how Section 101 subject‑matter eligibility intersects with post‑grant review (PGR) practice. It outlines the nine‑month filing window, the broad estoppel effect, and strategic considerations for raising eligibility challenges at...
Amy’s Drive Thru Shutters Final Location
Amy’s Drive Thru, the nation’s first organic vegetarian quick‑service chain, closed its final location at San Francisco International Airport on March 25, 2026, ending a seven‑year airport presence. The SFO site will be replaced by The Melt, a local fast‑casual concept. Amy’s...
Top-Paying Healthcare Settings for Travel Nurses and How to Land Them
Travel nurses can command top-tier pay by targeting high‑acuity settings such as trauma centers, intensive care units, operating rooms, and specialized labor‑delivery or NICU units. Specialized certifications like CCRN, TNCC, and RNC‑OB dramatically increase bargaining power, while geographic flexibility lets...
Kardigan Blood Pressure Drug Proves Hypothesis Despite Split Phase 2 Readout
Kardigan reported that its experimental hypertension drug tonlamarsen achieved a 67% average reduction in the angiotensinogen biomarker after five monthly doses, confirming target engagement. However, the Phase 2 trial showed no statistically significant difference in office systolic blood pressure between the...
Fermentation Growth Collides with Manufacturing Shortage – iFAB Aims to Fix It
The iFAB accelerator in central Illinois secured a $51 million federal grant and $30 million state contribution to build a precision‑fermentation hub. Partnering with corn giants ADM and Primient, iFAB creates contract‑manufacturing pathways that let startups use large‑scale facilities instead of building...
Spotify For The Body: Personalized Health Scans With Sensor-Driven Data
Spotify co‑founder Daniel Ek has launched Neko Health, a full‑body scanning startup, with its first U.S. clinic slated for New York. The service combines advanced imaging of vascular, organ and metabolic systems to flag serious conditions, reporting 1.2% of scans...