Where Winds Meet’s Hexi Expansion Chapter 2 Trailer Showcases Gameplay in Liangzhou
Everstone Studio announced that Chapter 2 of the Hexi expansion for Where Winds Meet will launch on April 2, featuring the snow‑covered Liangzhou region and a new lightning‑summoning boss. The update follows the free Hexi expansion released earlier this month, which added Mystic Skills, Taichi and Moonleap Morph across PC, PS5, iOS and Android. Players unlock the new chapter by completing the Qinghe Campaign quest, gaining access to new cosmetics, poems and the Gilt‑Fin Collection. Early impressions praise the first chapter and anticipate further content like the Heng Blade.
What the Netflix–Warner Music Deal Really Means for Artists and Brands
Warner Music Group has signed a multi‑year, first‑look agreement with Netflix, giving the streamer priority access to documentary series and films about WMG’s legendary and contemporary artists. The partnership taps Netflix’s growing reputation for premium music documentaries and provides Warner...
Olaplex to Salt & Stone: All the Beauty M&A Deals of 2026 so Far
The first quarter of 2026 has seen a surge in beauty‑industry mergers and acquisitions. Henkel announced the purchase of hair‑care innovator Olaplex, while Estée Lauder Companies completed a full acquisition of Indian luxury brand Forest Essentials. Private‑equity firms are deepening...
Unlocking the True Potential of Carbon Capture Means Diversifying the UK’s Approach
The UK government has pledged at least £22bn (≈$28bn) to fund eight large‑scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, most of which rely on conventional amine‑based technology and are slated for commissioning around 2029. Critics warn that the long lead...
Astrotalk Taps Everyday Uncertainties in New Ad Films
Astrotalk has launched a three‑film digital campaign for the IPL, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, that spotlights everyday dilemmas in relationships, careers and finances. Each short film shows a character turning to the Astrotalk app for a personalized astrological reading to...
Homeless Populations in Need of Stronger Hospice Support
Morning Light Inc., an Indiana nonprofit, is tackling the hospice gap for aging homeless individuals by providing free housing alongside end‑of‑life care. In 2023 the organization cared for 51 hospice patients, averaging 58 days per stay, within its 12‑room facility....
The Staggering Cost of Connecting Every South African Household
South Africa requires between R108‑billion and R142‑billion (≈ $5.7‑$7.5 billion) to deliver 100 Mbit/s broadband to every household by 2035, according to a DBSA‑commissioned Digital Infrastructure Investment Study. The study, led by Networks Anonymous strategist Pieter Grootes, breaks costs into new‑build, replacement and...
How Today’s PV Buyers Can Navigate ITC Uncertainty, Supply-Chain Risk and Verification Challenges
The Inflation Reduction Act’s solar investment tax credit has been tightened by H.R. 1, limiting eligible projects to those that start construction by July 4 2026 and finish within four years. The law also expands eligibility to require detailed traceability, ownership disclosure, and...
Hikvision Introduces LinkVu: An Integrated IoT & Networking Solution for SMB Installers
Hikvision has launched LinkVu, a cloud‑managed IoT and networking suite aimed at small‑ and medium‑size business installers. The platform consolidates switches, routers, access points, cameras and other devices under the Hik‑Partner Pro mobile app. Integrated tools such as the HPP...
X Advertiser Boycott Lawsuit Dismissed
A U.S. federal court dismissed the lawsuit accusing X, formerly Twitter, of colluding with major advertisers to withhold ad spend. The complaint named consumer‑goods giants Unilever and Mars, along with the World Federation of Advertisers, alleging a coordinated boycott of...
Metasports Appoints Head of Marketing to Scale Hitwicket Globally
Metasports has appointed Manoj Kadarla as head of marketing to drive the global expansion of its flagship cricket strategy game, Hitwicket. Kadarla will oversee user acquisition, brand development, partnerships, and social strategy across Metasports’ portfolio. The hire leverages his eight‑year...
NESO Outlines Operability and Markets Strategy
NESO released its annual Operability Strategy Report and Electricity Markets Roadmap, charting how Britain’s power system will achieve Clean Power by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050. The documents detail operational safeguards and market reforms needed to integrate ever‑higher shares...
Rolls-Royce SMR, Studsvik Sign MoU to Boost SMR Supply Chain
Rolls‑Royce SMR and Swedish nuclear services firm Studsvik have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation across Studsvik’s full suite of nuclear services for small modular reactors. The MoU will evaluate Studsvik’s capabilities in fuel qualification, plant life management,...
India Boosts Renewable Push Amid Gas Supply Disruptions, Minister Says
India’s junior power minister announced an accelerated approval process for wind‑power and battery‑storage projects as the war in the Middle East creates a natural‑gas shortfall. Although gas contributes only about 2% of generation, it supplies roughly 8 GW during peak demand,...
United Spirits Ropes in Virat Kohli for Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water Campaign
United Spirits, Diageo’s Indian arm, launched a new campaign for its Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water brand featuring cricket legend Virat Kohli. The film, set to a re‑recorded KISS track by YUNGBLUD, portrays Kohli in multiple roles to reinforce the “Keep...
Capital A Eyes U.S. and Hong Kong Listing, Names New Deputy CEO
Capital A announced plans for dual stock‑market listings, targeting a Hong Kong IPO in July‑August and a U.S. listing for its AirAsia Next entity by year‑end, contingent on clearing its PN17 distressed status. The company also appointed former CIMB executive...
Top ICT Tenders: SASSA Looks to Modernise WAN
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a tender to modernise its wide‑area network across 461 offices in all nine provinces. The agency seeks a secure, resilient SD‑WAN solution that integrates its existing APN service, provides automated failover,...
Unicycive Therapeutics Announces Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Unicycive Therapeutics reported FY 2025 results, highlighting the FDA’s acceptance of its oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) New Drug Application resubmission with a PDUFA target date of June 29 2026. The company is preparing commercial operations for a potential Q3 2026 launch, while its cash balance...
Joy Personal Care Launches Hydra Refresh Gel TVC Featuring Sanya Malhotra
Joy Personal Care introduced a television commercial for its Hydra Refresh Gel, featuring Bollywood star Sanya Malhotra. The ad positions the gel as a lightweight, fast‑absorbing solution for skin hydration during India’s hot, humid summer. Executives from RSH Global highlighted the...
AI Helps Discovery Life Thwart Fraudulent Claims
Discovery Life, the JSE‑listed insurer, has embedded in‑house artificial intelligence and machine learning into its claims operation, enabling rapid identification of the less than 0.5 % of claims that appear fraudulent. In 2025 the company paid roughly $605 million in claims, of...
MS Dhoni Joins Kuku as Investor and Brand Ambassador of Microdrama App
Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni has invested in Kuku and taken on the role of brand ambassador for its microdrama app, Kuku TV. The AI‑driven storytelling platform, founded by three IIT alumni in 2018, boasts over 350 million installs across its...
John and Brenda Romero Say the Industry Feels ‘Crashier’ than the North American Game Crash of 1983 Did
John and Brenda Romero say today’s games industry feels more “crashier” than the 1983 North American video‑game crash. They cite widespread layoffs, even after hits like Battlefield 6, and note Romero Games’ staff drop from 110 to nine after Microsoft pulled...
'We're Keen to Deploy More and More AI Use Cases': Quint CLO Sheraz Afzal
Quint Group’s chief legal, risk and compliance officer Sheraz Afzal marks his five‑year anniversary, highlighting the firm’s aggressive AI rollout across legal workflows. He notes that AI now automates routine tasks such as financial‑promotion approvals and answers basic HR and contract...
ASU’s Cronkite School and Poynter Institute Launch Training Collaboration to Support Journalists and Media Professionals
Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and the Poynter Institute have announced a collaboration to embed Poynter resources into the school’s CronkitePro professional training platform. The partnership will give journalists access to Poynter’s WriteLane podcast, a media job...
MAN Truck & Bus Italia Marked 40 Years with Record Performance and Expansion Plans
MAN Truck & Bus Italia celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2026 while posting a record turnover of €617 million (about $672 million), the third consecutive annual high. The subsidiary now commands a 10.2% share in the six‑tonne‑plus truck segment and a 2.4%...
Adani Green Commissions 951 MW Solar, Hybrid Capacity in India
Adani Green Energy Ltd. commissioned 951 MW of renewable capacity in western India, comprising 926 MW of solar and 25 MW of hybrid projects across Baiya, Rajasthan and Khavda, Gujarat. The plants began commercial operation on March 30 after receiving clearances. This addition lifts...
Withdrawal Is Mandatory Where a Client Persistently Breaches Court Orders
In Canada, a lawyer who repeatedly advises a client to stop violating court orders faces ethical duties that may compel withdrawal. The Federation of Law Societies’ Model Code prohibits lawyers from assisting dishonest conduct and requires them to report up...
UK Cyber Group Joins PSG’s Innovation Accelerator
London‑based Nothreat, an AI‑driven cybersecurity startup founded in 2023, has been selected for PSG Labs, the accelerator run by French football giant Paris Saint‑Germain at Station F. The programme offers startups business mentorship, product testing in professional sports, and fundraising support. Nothreat...
Becoming Electric Lit’s Deputy Editor Is My Dream Job. Reading Got Me Here
Katie Henken Robinson, a longtime reader of Electric Literature, is stepping into the role of incoming Deputy Editor. Her journey from a coffee‑shop‑bound college student to a senior editorial position underscores the magazine’s commitment to free, inclusive literary content. Robinson...
CVS Begins Rollout Of Smaller ‘Pharmacy-Only’ Stores
CVS Health announced the launch of its first pharmacy‑only store in Chicago and plans to open nearly 20 similar locations by year‑end. The new format, about 3,000 square feet, focuses on prescription fulfillment, vaccinations and a curated OTC assortment, cutting...
Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton on What Makes His Stores Industry-Leading
Superdry’s new Oxford Street flagship, rebranded as a "reimagined space," combines the core label with partner concepts such as a Bench collaboration and vintage Ralph Lauren and Carhartt displays. Founder‑CEO Julian Dunkerton argues that today’s shoppers need immersive, differentiated experiences...
Agibot Reaches 10,000 Humanoid Units Built as Real-World Demand for Robots Accelerates
Agibot announced the production of its 10,000th humanoid robot, a milestone that underscores a rapid shift from niche pilots to large‑scale commercial deployment. The company accelerated production from 5,000 to 10,000 units in just three months, a four‑fold speed increase...
NCC Orders Telcos to Compensate Users for Poor Network Service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered mobile network operators to compensate subscribers with airtime credits when service quality falls below prescribed standards. Compensation will be calculated based on users' average spending and the specific locations of outages, and must...
WestJet Flight Attendant Reported ‘Imminent Risk’ of New Seating Configuration: Report
A WestJet flight attendant submitted a five‑page safety hazard report on Dec. 5, 2025, warning Transport Canada that the airline’s newly densified 180‑seat cabin posed an imminent risk. The report detailed a Nov. 29 flight where a large passenger became physically trapped...
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Receives Kayoola Electric Coaches
Kiira Motors Corporation delivered two 13‑metre Kayoola electric coaches to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority on March 26. The coaches, which underwent a 13,000‑km test trip from Uganda to South Africa and back, demonstrated reliability across varied road conditions. Intended for...
Xbox Store Update Makes Purchasing Xbox Games Easier with Two New Options
Microsoft has added two mobile‑wallet payment options—Google Pay and Apple Pay—to the Xbox digital store. The new methods are currently available in the United States and United Kingdom, with Apple Pay limited to mobile devices and Google Pay also supported...
Ferroglobe May Halt Operations if Not Afforded Reduced Electricity Tariffs
Ferroglobe South Africa warned it could shut all smelters if reduced electricity tariffs are not secured by 1 April. Electricity costs have surged more than 900% since 2007, now exceeding 50% of production expenses and eroding profitability. CEO Marco Levi said...
Starbucks Announces Plans for 500 New Stores Across the UK
Starbucks announced a plan to open 500 new stores across the United Kingdom over the next five years, with more than 75 locations slated for this financial year. The expansion follows the recent closure of 10 UK sites, including six...
Colruyt Is Selling Emergency Food Kits
Colruyt will start selling a 24‑hour emergency food kit on March 31 at about 80 Belgian stores, responding to consumer and government calls for short‑term self‑sufficiency. The basic package delivers roughly 3,100 calories and includes vegetarian meals, energy bars, drink powder,...
Just Touching Your Phone At A Red Light Can Get You A Ticket In These Strict US States
A growing majority of U.S. jurisdictions now enforce "no‑touch" cellphone laws, prohibiting drivers from handling phones even at red lights unless mounted. The Governors Highway Safety Association reports 33 states, D.C., and several territories have such bans, with fines ranging...
Consumer Sues Manufacturers for Conspiring to Inflate HVAC Prices
A federal lawsuit filed in Michigan accuses the seven largest U.S. HVAC manufacturers of colluding to keep commercial and residential equipment prices artificially high since the pandemic. The complaint says the firms used public statements, industry meetings, and an AHRI‑run...
TotalEnergies Made $1bn Profit From Middle East Oil Bet as War Disrupts Prices
TotalEnergies earned over $1 bn (€868 m) profit by snapping up roughly 70 Middle East crude cargoes in March as war‑related disruptions choked the Strait of Hormuz. The profit stemmed from a sudden narrowing of the Dubai crude benchmark after S&P Global Platts suspended...
Aggreko on Energy Security for Mines in Africa & the Strengthening Case for Hybrid Power
Aggreko warns African mine operators that soaring diesel prices, driven by recent Brent crude spikes from $92 to over $113 per barrel, are inflating energy costs and exposing operations to fuel‑price volatility. The company advocates hybrid power—combining solar PV, battery...
Toyota Global Output Drops 3.9% in Feb. On Weaker Output in Japan, China
Toyota reported a 3.9% drop in global production for February, delivering 749,673 vehicles, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. The slowdown was driven by an 11.5% plunge in Chinese output and a 2.6% dip in domestic Japanese production, both...
NAFFIC, AWARE Claim First China-EU DPP for Textiles
Mandatory digital product passports (DPPs) will be required for all textile products sold in the EU from 2027, and NAFFIC and AWARE have launched the first China‑EU compliant DPP for a recycled‑polyester garment. The passport records every step—from post‑consumer plastic...
François-Louis Michaud to Take up His Role as Chair of the European Banking Authority
François‑Louis Michaud has been appointed Chair of the European Banking Authority, taking office on 16 April 2026 after a Council selection on 26 February and European Parliament confirmation on 10 March. He previously served as the EBA’s Executive Director since September 2020, bringing supervision experience...
History Written as CCS Technology Starts Operating on Board FPSO
Yinson Production has commissioned the world’s first post‑combustion carbon capture and storage (CCS) unit on its FPSO Agogo, operating off Angola. The system, built with Azule Energy and Carbon Circle, runs on the open‑source CESAR1 amine solvent, designed for low‑energy...
Commission Opens Infringement Procedures Against Member States for Failing to Transpose EU Directives
On 27 March 2026 the European Commission opened infringement procedures against dozens of EU Member States for not fully transposing three key directives: the European Single Access Point (ESAP) Omnibus Directive, the amended Capital Requirements Directive VI, and the e‑Evidence Directive. Formal letters...
New Mac Mic Land Chief Exec Unveils 35,000-Home Expansion Plan
Mac Mic Land, a family‑owned land‑promotion firm, announced a plan to provide land for more than 35,000 homes across the United Kingdom. The company will increase its portfolio from 62 to 85 sites within six months under new chief executive...
Family Confirms a Missing American Airlines Flight Attendant Was Found Dead in Colombia
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation renaming Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The bill includes an initial $2.75 million for signage and branding, though lawmakers have asked for up to $5.5 million. The Trump Organization has...