FTC Targeting Dealers for Advertising Unavailable Cars
The Federal Trade Commission has intensified oversight of automotive advertising, targeting dealerships that keep vehicle listings online after a sale. In mid‑March, the agency’s Bureau of Consumer Protection sent letters to 97 dealership groups warning that such ads may breach six prohibited practices. While no specific removal deadline was set, the FTC noted each lingering listing could incur a civil penalty of up to $50,000. The action reflects a broader push to eliminate deceptive online marketing that misleads shoppers seeking specific models.
Missouri Ice Rink Facility Defaults on Revenue Bonds
The Maryland Heights‑owned Centene Community Ice Center has drawn on its debt‑service reserve to meet a March principal payment on its $50.2 million Series 2018A revenue bonds and has defaulted on the $5.5 million Series 2018B subordinate bonds. Outstanding principal on the Series A bonds...
JLL Secures $74.5 Million in Refinancing for Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Central Virginia
JLL Capital Markets arranged a $74.5 million, three‑year refinancing loan for the 267,294‑square‑foot Shops at Stonefield shopping center in Charlottesville, Virginia. The center, anchored by Trader Joe’s and featuring tenants such as L.L. Bean, lululemon, Sephora and a 14‑screen Regal Cinema, is 98 percent...
Granite Wins $495M in Southern Border Work
Granite Construction has been awarded a $495 million contract from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to build the LRT‑4 Webb‑Zapata project in southern Texas. The scope covers 27 miles of tactical infrastructure, including roads, fencing, bridges, culverts, low‑water crossings, and extensive electrical...
M80's Major Hopes Take a Hit After Loss to HEROIC Academy at ROG JOURNEY
M80 was eliminated by HEROIC Academy in the quarter‑finals of ROG Journey Spring, a tournament that feeds into the Americas Major rankings. The upset, against a VRS‑ranked 115 team, knocked M80 three places in the ranking and removed potential points...
SEC Approves Amendment to NMS Plan to Further Reduce the Costs of the Consolidated Audit Trail
The SEC approved an amendment to the National Market System Plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), granting exemptive relief from certain Rule 17a‑1 requirements. The changes let participants stop creating interim linkages, delete data older than three years, and relax...
Presurance Holdings Reports 2025 Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Presurance Holdings reported a sharp decline in Q4 2025 gross written premiums, falling 42% to $7.9 million as the company completed its exit from commercial lines, which generated zero premium in the quarter. Personal lines premium increased 12.7% year‑over‑year, now representing...
Trump Doonbeg Private Cottage Jumps in Value as Club Declares Record Membership
A four‑bed cottage at Donald Trump’s Doonbeg golf resort sold for €895,000 (about $980,000), marking a 70% price jump since 2021. The club announced record membership growth, with joining fees of €25,000 ($27,000) set to rise to €30,000 ($33,000) next...
E-Power Inc. And Raytel Electronics Announce Strategic Alliance to Launch Next-Generation 800G and 1.6T High-Speed Optical Modules for U.S. AI...
E-Power Inc. and Raytel Electronics have formed a strategic alliance to co‑launch 800‑gigabit and 1.6‑terabit optical modules for U.S. AI data centers. The partnership blends Raytel’s high‑speed optical technology with E‑Power’s microgrid and anode‑based storage solutions, creating a combined data‑flow...
New Transcend Ships Strengthen River Cruise Expansion
Transcend Cruises has inked a new‑build agreement with Den Breejen Shipyard for two additional river vessels, expanding its fleet to four ships by 2028. The company’s inaugural ship, Connect, is slated for a July 2026 launch as the first river...
Carolina Commercial Invests $18 Million to Renovate Biggs Park Mall in Southeastern North Carolina
Carolina Commercial has launched an $18 million renovation of the 250,000‑square‑foot Biggs Park Mall in Lumberton, North Carolina. The project adds new anchors T.J. Maxx, Burlington and Five Below, while converting the former 40,000‑square‑foot JCPenney space for these tenants. Existing retailers such as Shoe Show,...
I Played Dark Souls For The First Time In 2026 And It Really Is The Best Ever
Bee Wertheimer recounts her first experience with Dark Souls: Remastered in 2026, describing initial frustration that gave way to mastery after persistent play. She highlights how the game’s steep difficulty curve forces players to learn patterns, ultimately rewarding perseverance. By...
Immersion Corporation Receives Nasdaq Staff Additional Delinquency Notice
Immersion Corporation received an additional Nasdaq delinquency notice on March 24, 2026 after failing to file its Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2026, adding to earlier missed filings for July and October 2025. The company requested a hearing, which...
Blue Reflection Quartet Game Compilation Announced
Koei Tecmo unveiled a full remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, slated for a March 12, 2026 launch on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Early preview footage highlights a new hand‑holding mechanic that lets the twin protagonists calm each other...
Before Ace Combat 8 Soars Onto PS5, Watch the Series' Evolution in Neat New Trailer
Bandai Namco released a fresh trailer previewing Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the next installment in the long‑running aerial combat franchise, ahead of its 2026 launch on PlayStation 5. The video walks viewers through the evolution of the series, from...
Navy to Commission Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798)
The U.S. Navy will commission the USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), the 25th Virginia‑class fast‑attack submarine, on March 28 in Boston Harbor. The ceremony features senior officials including Navy General Counsel David Denton, Governor Maura Healey, and sponsor Sheryl Sandberg. Massachusetts is...
Bud Williamson Adds Another Hudson Valley FM Translator
Bud Williamson, owner of Classic Hits “WALL Radio,” is expanding Hudson Valley Public Radio’s footprint by acquiring an FM translator from K‑LOVE Inc. The new translator will serve listeners between Albany and Catskill, filling a coverage gap in the Mid‑Hudson...
Ex-FCC Commissioners, Consumer Groups Back FCC in Supreme Court Filing
The Supreme Court will hear a consolidated case on the FCC’s authority to levy civil penalties after the agency fined Verizon, AT&T and T‑Mobile nearly $200 million for exposing customers’ location data. Former FCC chairs Reed Hundt and Tom Wheeler, joined...
Turns Out That Advertisers Not Wanting To Fund Neo-Nazi-Adjacent Content Isn’t An Antitrust Violation
A federal judge dismissed X Corp's antitrust lawsuit against advertisers and the GARM coalition, ruling the claim lacked any antitrust injury. The court clarified that antitrust law protects competition, not individual competitors, and that advertisers’ choice to avoid extremist content...
Empire Pulls ‘Buy Canadian’ Grocery Signage
Empire Company Limited is removing its “Buy Canadian” signage from all its grocery banners, including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Foodland and Thrifty Foods. The shift follows a decline in patriotic buying as inflation hit 5.4 percent in February, prompting shoppers to prioritize...
Rubio Rejects Zelenskyy Claim of US Land-for-Security Proposal.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that Washington is demanding Ukraine cede the Donbas region in exchange for security guarantees. Rubio called the allegation a lie and said the United States has not set such...
College Athlete Challenges NCAA Eligibility Rule
A University of California football senior, Aidan Keanaaina, has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA, challenging its Five‑Year Rule that caps eligibility at four seasons within five years. Keanaaina argues the rule suppresses competition and limits his ability...
CreditSights Winnie Cisar on Credit Risk, Junk Bonds
Winnie Cisar highlighted that less than 10% of private credit is owned by retail investors, making the asset class vulnerable to redemption pressures. Recent redemption requests expose a liquidity‑mismatch risk, especially as private credit has historically provided crucial funding to...
Inclusive By Design: Rethinking Private And Public Spaces
Facility leaders are shifting from merely aesthetic offices to universally designed spaces that serve employees, visitors, vendors, and clients alike. The article outlines how inclusive design goes beyond ADA compliance, embedding equity, flexibility, and intuitive use into every touchpoint—from entryways...
Pantheon Looks At Warrior As First Part Of Combat And Progression Progress Updates
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen revealed a sweeping overhaul of its Warrior class, expanding the base ability kit through level 50 and introducing two distinct masteries—Bastion and Warlord. Weapon and combat skills will now have greater impact, while Battle Points will...
This iPhone Charger From Anker Comes with a Nifty Smart Display - and It's on Sale
Anker’s Nano 45W Smart Display charger is on sale for $28, a 30% discount on the black and white models, with blue and orange versions at $30. The compact charger features a tiny touchscreen that shows real‑time power delivery and battery...
Using AI-Powered Recruitment Platforms Can Compound Your Liability for Discrimination
AI‑driven recruitment platforms are increasingly screening out disabled applicants, as illustrated by a software engineer with multiple sclerosis who was automatically rejected after requesting accommodation. Ontario’s new law, effective Jan. 1 2026, forces employers with 25+ staff to disclose AI use but...
Judge Orders Chicago Transit Funding Restored as Rail Projects Avoid Demobilization
A federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Transit Administration to resume processing $2.1 billion in grant payments for the Chicago Transit Authority, overturning a freeze imposed after a new disadvantaged business‑enterprise (DBE) rule. Judge Thomas M. Durkin...
How to Make Your Next Plant Visit Count
Senior leaders often treat plant visits as routine tours, but without a clear purpose they can become performance‑driven showpieces that hide real issues. The article urges executives to set specific objectives, communicate expectations with plant leadership, and frame the visit...
DND’s $51.7 Billion Plan for 2026-27 Includes a New Space Rocketry Challenge
Canada’s Department of National Defence unveiled a $51.7 billion CAD (≈$37.7 billion USD) 2026‑27 plan that earmarks new resources for space defence. The plan includes a $25 million CAD (≈$18 million USD) Space Rocketry Challenge for 2026‑27, rising to $50 million CAD (≈$36 million USD) annually,...
Slay the Spire 2's Worst Character Just Got Much Better
A new beta‑branch patch for Slay the Spire 2 restores the zero‑energy cost of the Prepared card, addressing player outcry over its recent nerf. The change revives the discard‑driven engine of Sly decks, which many consider the game’s weakest character archetype....
Houthis in Yemen Announce Entry Into the Conflict if Any Alliance Joins the US and Israel
The Yemen‑based Houthis warned they will join Iran against any coalition that aligns the United States and Israel, threatening to block the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait. Saudi Arabia has hinted it may intervene, raising the prospect of a direct Houthi‑Saudi confrontation. A...
Supermicro Servers With Nvidia GPUs Sold To China Military-Linked Universities: Report
Supermicro sold AI‑focused servers equipped with Nvidia A100 GPUs to four Chinese universities, including two with direct military ties. Reuters documents show two additional universities attempted similar purchases, citing ties to the People’s Liberation Army and missile‑technology programs. The sales...
War, Shutdowns, Fuel Shocks: Travel’s Most Brutal Month in Years
March 2026 became one of the travel sector’s toughest months as the Iran‑Israel conflict forced airspace closures and massive flight cancellations across the Middle East. Emirates suspended Dubai departures while carriers such as Swiss and airBaltic halted service to Tel Aviv....
Wyldheart Preview: An Old-School RPG Experience Worth Playing
Wayfinder Studios, a new indie formed by former AAA developers, is set to launch *Wyndheart*, an action‑RPG that mimics classic tabletop gameplay in a video‑game format. The title focuses on bite‑sized campaigns lasting roughly a dozen hours, catering to players...
Clothing Supplier Intradeco Sells Miami-Dade HQ for $49M
Intradeco Apparel sold its Miami‑Dade headquarters warehouse to Seagis Property Group for $48.8 million, translating to roughly $244 per square foot across a 200,175‑square‑foot facility. The property, located in the Flagler Station Business Park, was originally purchased by Intradeco in 2001...
Uveitis Findings Determine Referral Urgency
At the Sunshine Eye & Retina conference, ophthalmologist Dr. Sumit Sharma outlined a tiered referral framework for uveitis based on specific ocular findings. Same‑day referrals are mandated for necrotizing retinitis, immunocompromised patients with posterior disease, and hypopyon accompanied by severe pain or...
3 Reasons Every Foodservice Operator Needs to Know How to Read a P&L
Restaurant operators who can read their profit and loss (P&L) statements gain a real‑time scorecard rather than a tax‑only report. Monthly close cycles let owners compare actual results against budgets and spot variances instantly. This visibility uncovers hidden cost leaks...
Deal Insurance Gets Pricier After Years of Decline: Marsh
Transactional risk insurance premiums are climbing after years of decline, as a wave of larger, more complex M&A deals revives demand for protection. In 2025, Marsh’s report shows average representations and warranties (R&W) premiums rose 16% in North America, 8%...
Toys “R” Us Canada Launches Sale Process
Toys “R” Us Canada has filed to start a formal sale process, seeking court approval in April 2026 with bids expected in May and a potential closing by mid‑July. The retailer’s footprint has shrunk from 81 stores in 2021 to just...
Ceconomy Says Austria May Block JD.com’s Purchase Offer
Ceconomy announced that Austrian authorities may block JD.com Inc.'s €2.2 billion (~$2.5 billion) offer to acquire the German consumer‑electronics retailer. The Austrian Federal Ministry of Economy has expressed doubts about the transaction’s approvability and refused to join a joint solution‑finding process. Ceconomy...
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[Obituary] Alan R Hinman
Alan R. Hinman, a pioneering epidemiologist and former CDC Assistant Surgeon General, died on Jan 26, 2026 at age 88. He led the CDC Immunization Division, tightening school vaccine mandates and slashing measles cases, and later directed the National Center for Prevention Services....
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[Comment] New Hope for Neurotrophin Targeting in Osteoarthritis Pain?
Osteoarthritis (OA) remains a massive global health challenge with no disease‑modifying drugs and only modestly effective analgesics. The anti‑NGF monoclonal antibody, introduced in 2010, delivered unprecedented pain relief but was halted in 2021 after the FDA and EMA flagged joint...
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[Editorial] Politicisation of the US FDA: Eroding Integrity and Trust
The editorial warns that increasing political interference is eroding the US Food and Drug Administration’s integrity and public trust. With a 2026 budget of $6.8 billion, the FDA remains the world’s most influential drug regulator, tasked with safeguarding safety while accelerating...
More than $6 Million in Federal Defence Funding Bound for Alberta
The Canadian government announced more than CAD 6.1 million (≈ USD 4.5 million) in defence‑related funding for Alberta. The money is split between space‑data firm Wyvern (≈ USD 2.1 million) for hyperspectral maritime monitoring, the University of Alberta (≈ USD 2.2 million) to create the DEFENDS commercialization centre, and CANDO (≈ USD 111 k)...
Detroit Cops Suppressed Evidence
A federal judge ruled that Detroit police officers deliberately suppressed exculpatory evidence in a criminal case, breaching the constitutional Brady obligation to disclose favorable material. The court ordered the immediate release of the withheld evidence and signaled possible sanctions against...
Iran War Spikes Energy Prices – UK Homes Ditch Fossil Fuels Fast
UK homeowners are accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels as energy price spikes tied to the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict drive demand for solar panels, heat pumps, and electric‑vehicle chargers. Octopus Energy reported record March enquiries, with solar sales up 54%...
A 'Federal Property Reinsurer' Would Benefit State and Local Governments
Researchers from Brookings propose a federal property reinsurer, dubbed US Re, to backstop severe catastrophe risk for U.S. homeowners insurers. By absorbing the most expensive events, the entity could lower premiums, which rose 28% inflation‑adjusted from 2017‑2024, and keep insurers in...
Monsters & Memories Continues Sending Beta Invites, Introduces a PvP-Only Beta Lottery
Monsters & Memories launched its latest open playtest and continued distributing beta invites, reaching a fifth wave of 200 spots. The studio added a separate PvP‑only beta lottery that will run after the open test ends on March 30. Players may...
The Simpsons' Former Boss Reveals Moment the Show Was "Almost Cancelled"
Former Simpsons writer‑producer Mike Reiss revealed that Fox executives nearly pulled the plug on the series after viewing the unaired pilot, which they called catastrophic despite a $13 million budget. The network’s disappointment stemmed from weak jokes, subpar animation and background...