Pinnacle Medicines Raises $89M Series B
Pinnacle Medicines announced the closing of an oversubscribed $89 million Series B financing, co‑led by LAV and Foresite Capital. The biotech firm leverages a proprietary platform that blends physics‑based molecular simulations, AI‑driven design, and advanced peptide chemistry to create oral peptide therapeutics. Its pipeline targets validated pathways in immunology and cardiometabolic diseases, aiming for first‑in‑class, orally administered drugs. Existing investors such as OrbiMed participated alongside new backers, underscoring strong market confidence.
Warehouses Face $100K-Hour Downtime Risk as Cloud Outages Mount
Cloud‑based warehouse management systems have become essential, but outages are proving costly. Synergy Logistics reports that 84 % of warehouses experienced a significant cloud disruption in the past two years, with downtime costing $5,000 to $100,000 per hour. The study highlights...
This Star Geo Wants You to Forget Everything You’ve Heard About Early Stage Exploration
Veteran geologist Steve Beresford argues early‑stage exploration is actually low risk and urges investors to stop fearing it, especially as junior miners chase world‑class copper and other discoveries. Australian juniors sit on a record‑high cash pile of roughly $7.9 billion USD and...
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The Link Between Lithium and Weight Gain
Lithium remains a cornerstone mood‑stabilizer for bipolar disorder, but roughly one‑quarter of patients report weight gain, typically 10–26 lb. Recent meta‑analyses show lithium’s impact on weight is modest compared with antipsychotics such as olanzapine or quetiapine, and often comparable to placebo....
Drafting a Cease and Desist Letter: What to Include and Avoid
Cease‑and‑desist letters are a primary tool for addressing alleged misconduct such as IP infringement, contract breaches, or trade‑secret misappropriation before litigation. Effective letters require precise identification of parties, accurate factual descriptions, and clear, specific demands backed by solid legal authority....
Creation Completes Construction of $250 Million Park Algodon Mixed-Use Development in Phoenix
Creation has finished building the $250 million Park Algodon mixed‑use project in Phoenix, covering 86 acres with 1.3 million sq ft of Class A industrial space and a 7‑acre retail destination. The first industrial phase, developed with Clarion Partners, includes four buildings totaling 725,000 sq ft, while a second‑phase...
Why Prices For D.C.-Area Retail Properties Are Spiking Right Now
Retail property prices in the Washington, D.C. metro are soaring, with the average price per square foot jumping 27.2% in 2025—far above the 12.3% national increase. The surge follows a 30% decline in 2023‑24 and is fueled by strong consumer...
AI Is Essential—So Why Are Manufacturers Still On Spreadsheets?
Fictiv’s 2026 State of Manufacturing report shows 95% of leaders deem AI vital and 98% are exploring automation, yet only 2% doubt productivity gains. While large firms pilot AI quickly, 42% abandoned projects in 2025, highlighting a widespread pilot‑to‑production gap....
World Cup 2026 to Test Mobile Networks Across North America
The 2026 World Cup will stretch mobile networks across the United States, Canada and Mexico as 16 stadiums host millions of fans. Ookla data shows U.S. venues delivering the fastest median mobile download speeds, with Canadian sites trailing and Mexican...
Tinubu Determined to Strengthen Power Sector, Shettima Vows at NELMCO Office Inauguration
Vice‑President Kashim Shettima used the inauguration of NELMCO’s new headquarters to reaffirm President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to overhaul Nigeria’s power sector. He highlighted a data‑driven, transparent approach and urged private and international investors to join the reform agenda. NELMCO, which recently generated...
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Update Available
Gear.Club Unlimited 3 received a substantial patch that adds two new handheld graphics profiles—a “balanced” mode targeting 40 FPS and a “battery‑life” mode capped at 30 FPS—to extend playtime on the Nintendo Switch. The update also lets players switch graphics settings independently...
Partial Knee Replacement Had Higher Patient Satisfaction vs TKA
A recent analysis of 105 knees shows that partial knee arthroplasty delivers higher patient satisfaction and greater range of motion than total knee arthroplasty, though it carries a higher re‑operation rate. The cohort included 56 partial and 49 total procedures...
Nvidia’s New AI Tool Is Giving Female Game Characters a Makeover – and Gamers Are Pushing Back
Nvidia unveiled DLSS‑5, an AI‑powered upscaling system that promises sharper, more photorealistic game visuals. In demo footage, the tool not only enhanced resolution but also altered the appearance of Grace Ashcroft, a female protagonist in Resident Evil Requiem, giving her...
New MARAD Advisory Urges Ships to Disable AIS Tracking in Red Sea as Houthi Threat Lingers
The U.S. Maritime Administration issued a new advisory urging U.S.-flagged vessels transiting the Red Sea, Bab el‑Mandeb, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Somali Basin to consider turning off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders. MARAD warns that Houthi militants...
Get a $1,250 Gift Card if You Buy an Actual Car From Amazon
Amazon Autos is rewarding Prime members with a $1,250 Amazon gift card when they purchase a new vehicle through its online platform. Shoppers must complete checkout by March 31, 2026 and pick up the car by April 3, 2026. The...
At Non-TSA Airports, Wait Times Are Minutes, Not Hours
During the ongoing TSA federal shutdown, a handful of U.S. airports that rely on private security contractors—namely San Francisco International, Kansas City International, and Sarasota International—have kept average security wait times under ten minutes, with SFO even dipping below one minute...
News Diaries: How a Minnesota Mom and Minister “Blew Past” Her Screen Time Limits when ICE Came to Her City
Nieman Lab has launched a new “News Diaries” series that interviews everyday people about how they find and consume news. The first entry features Sophie, a Minneapolis minister and mother, who describes how the federal Operation Metro Surge intensified her...
Hiring Slowdown, Wage Growth Create Mixed Outlook for Comp: NCCI
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) reports that hiring slowed dramatically in 2025, with only 116,000 net job gains—the weakest pace outside a recession since 2003. Despite the weak labor market, rising wages kept workers‑compensation payroll growth near pre‑pandemic...
Opentech Powers New Money Transfer Solution PayInit AG for Viseca, Cornèr Bank
Italian fintech Opentech will power PayInit AG, a new peer‑to‑peer money‑transfer platform being built by Viseca Payment Services and Cornèr Bank. The solution leverages Opentech’s OpenPay Send technology to move funds across Mastercard and Visa schemes, linking cards, digital wallets,...
Form Energy and Crusoe Reach Deal for 12 GWh of AI Data Center Batteries
Form Energy and Crusoe have signed a capacity agreement to supply 12 GWh of iron‑air batteries for AI data centers, with deliveries beginning in 2027. The deal secures reserved volume, pricing and terms, and production will occur at Form Energy’s West...
Album-Centric Record Deals Come Under Growing Scrutiny
The music industry is re‑examining album‑centric record contracts as streaming platforms and social media prioritize single tracks. Data shows that hit singles now generate a larger share of revenue than full‑album sales, prompting labels to question the profitability of traditional...
17 JRPGs You Can Add To Your Collection For Cheap During All Of The Spring Game Sales
Spring sales across PlayStation, Nintendo eShop, and Steam are offering deep discounts on a curated list of 17 JRPGs. Prices range from $9 to $49, with many titles marked down 50% or more, including classics like Dragon Quest XI and...
Illinois Employers Stiff Employees With Interchange Fee Prohibition
The Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), passed in 2024 and slated for July implementation, will exempt taxes and tips from the standard 2% swipe fees that merchants pay on credit, debit, and gift‑card transactions. Proponents argue the measure reduces...
Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors
Surety underwriters are tightening criteria as U.S. contractors chase larger megaprojects and face rising labor and material costs. They focus on three pillars—capital, capacity, and character—requiring strong profitability, liquid balance sheets, and disciplined growth. Digital tools are helping evaluate smaller...
Uproxx Makes Play for TV Ad Spend With TikTok-Ready Shows
Uproxx TV debuted at NewFronts, positioning itself as a top‑10 entertainment property on connected TV with over 160 million monthly viewers, more than half of whom watch on traditional TV screens. The company is launching creator‑driven shows like “Love, Songs,” leveraging...
Summerhill Village / TANDEM Design Studio
Summerhill Village, designed by TANDEM design studio, delivers 49 medium‑density apartments around a generous communal courtyard in West Footscray. The project prioritises community, sustainability and dignity, offering dual or triple aspect units that provide natural cross‑ventilation and daylight. Durable, low‑maintenance...
European Football Returns to Aussie Pubs in New Broadcast Deal
Foxtel Business has signed an exclusive agreement with beIN SPORTS to distribute its three linear channels across Australian pubs and clubs, ending a six‑month blackout of major European football and top‑tier tennis. The package restores live rights to LaLiga, Serie...
Nude Foods Market Scales Zero-Waste Grocery Model After Shark Tank Appearance
Female‑founded Nude Foods Market, a Colorado zero‑waste grocer, landed Shark Tank investment from Kevin O’Leary and Robert Herjavec after its March 11 appearance. The company now operates two brick‑and‑mortar stores in Boulder and Denver, offers over 1,500 packaging‑free items with 40% locally...
Conflict of Interest Does Not Automatically Extinguish Attorney-Client Privilege
The Federal Circuit reversed a district court order that forced Norton’s counsel, Quinn Emanuel, to disclose privileged communications with a former employee, Dr. Dacier, after finding a conflict of interest did not automatically terminate attorney‑client privilege. Columbia University’s suit over...
NCC Unveils Framework to Curb Fraudulent SIM Activities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a stakeholder consultation on its new Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) aimed at blocking fraudulently registered SIM numbers. The framework proposes amendments requiring a 14‑day notice before a line is churned and...
Tesla (TSLA) Publishes Q1 2026 Delivery Consensus: 365,645 Vehicles Expected
Tesla’s internal consensus forecasts 365,645 vehicle deliveries for Q1 2026, an 8 % year‑over‑year rise that mainly reflects a rebound from a deliberately throttled Q1 2025. The prior quarter’s low figure stemmed from a Model Y production pause for the Juniper refresh, so the...
Movers & Shakers: ADF’s Disciplinary Tribunal Renewal
Justice Andrew Coleman has been appointed to the Defence Force Discipline Appeal Tribunal, marking a renewal of the military’s top disciplinary body. Coleman, a Supreme Court of NSW judge since October 2024, brings extensive legal experience from Sydney and London. The...
Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Is Now Available in Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Live launched the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion today, adding new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards such as Mega Zygarde ex and Mega Clefable ex. Two Battle Pass decks—Mega Zygarde ex at login and Decidueye ex through play—are also introduced, alongside a new Learning...
Crimson Desert Guide – The Best Armor Sets And How To Get Them
The guide highlights the top armor sets in Crimson Desert, focusing on Frostcursed, Blackwing, and Unyielding Warrior collections. Each set’s pieces are detailed with defense stats, special resistances, and specific acquisition locations such as treasure chests, boss drops, or crafting...
Crimson Desert Guide – The Best Weapons And How To Get Them
The Crimson Desert guide lists the most unique weapons across all classes, from the Kylus Dagger to the Frozen Anguish longsword, and shows where to obtain them. Many top-tier items are hidden in treasure chests behind environmental puzzles, while a...
5 Best Servo Drives for Factory Automation Systems
The article reviews the five leading servo drives for factory automation, highlighting Harmonic Drive’s integrated actuator, Yaskawa’s Sigma‑7 auto‑tuning, Mitsubishi’s high‑axis Melservo‑J5, Siemens’ TIA‑integrated Sinamics, and Allen‑Bradley’s single‑cable Kinetix 5500. Each solution is evaluated on precision, reliability, integration ease, and manufacturer...
Verizon Customers Get a Budget-Friendly Unlimited 5G Escape With This $10/Month Plan
Noble Mobile is offering Verizon Wireless customers a limited‑time promotion that provides three months of its unlimited No Bull plan for just $10 per month, after which the price rises to $50 per month, taxes included. The plan delivers unlimited...
The Natural “Biological Clock” Of Stroke Recovery
The ESPRESSO trial tested whether adding 90 minutes of high‑intensity hand and arm therapy each day for the first two weeks after stroke improves recovery. Sixty‑four participants received either immersive video‑game‑based or conventional therapy alongside standard care, but three‑month outcomes...
Axa XL Offers Pollution, General Liability Package Policy
Axa XL introduced an environmental combined form that bundles pollution insurance with general liability coverage. The package offers primary limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, with optional excess up to $25 million for certain businesses. It includes lead excess,...
UK Deepfake Detection Report Forecasts Continued Growth for Sector
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology released a report outlining rapid expansion in the deep‑fake detection market, noting a 380% increase in providers since 2017 and U.S. firms leading the sector. In the UK, 83% of vendors are...
USA Cycling Is Getting Into the Used E-Bike Market
USA Cycling announced a two‑year partnership with Upway, the online marketplace for certified refurbished e‑bikes. The collaboration gives USA Cycling members exclusive discounts and provides a trusted platform for buying and selling used e‑bikes, spanning cargo, road, mountain and gravel...
Amazon Big Spring Sale: High-Lumen Olight Flashlights at Low Prices
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is offering steep discounts on Olight’s lineup of flashlights, with savings of up to 30 percent. Pocket‑sized EDC models such as the BatonTurbo and I3T are now priced under $13, while high‑lumen options like the Marauder...
Baobab Studios Acquires Roblox Title Rights for Film and TV Development
Baobab Studios announced it has secured exclusive film and television rights to three of Roblox’s most‑visited titles—Natural Disaster Survival, Barry’s Prison Run, and Deepwoken. The trio accounts for nearly 10 billion visits, demonstrating sustained, multi‑generational engagement. Baobab will develop animated feature...
Why Vivobarefoot Is Opening Its First U.S. Flagship Store in SoHo
Vivobarefoot is launching its first U.S. flagship store in SoHo, occupying a 1,500‑square‑foot space at 248 Lafayette Street. The store will showcase the brand’s biophilic, nature‑inspired design that mirrors its London and Bristol locations, offering a sensory, plant‑rich environment. Shoppers...
Welldoc® Honored with 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award
Welldoc® received the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award from the Business Intelligence Group, marking its third consecutive win in the Health Product category. The award highlights Welldoc’s responsible, outcomes‑driven AI that combines clinical precision with regulatory compliance. The company’s platform...
Aon Affinity Unit, CNA Offering Midwives Malpractice Cover
Aon Affinity’s Nurses Service Organization and CNA have introduced a professional liability policy specifically for certified midwives and certified nurse‑midwives. The coverage protects prenatal, postnatal, gynecological, and labor‑and‑delivery services performed in hospitals or clinical settings. Limits are set at $1 million...
After Years of Trying, Moniepoint Breaks Into Kenya with Sumac Acquisition
Moniepoint has secured a foothold in Kenya by acquiring a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank, gaining an immediate deposit‑taking licence. The acquisition follows a stalled attempt to buy Kopo Kopo and comes days after Moniepoint bought Nigerian restaurant‑software firm...
US Natgas Storage Falls by 54 Bcf
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 54 billion‑cubic‑foot (Bcf) draw in natural‑gas inventories for the week ending March 20. Net working gas fell to 1,829 Bcf, tightening the supply balance ahead of the summer heating season. The draw reflects higher demand from...
Trailer Orders Slow as Fleets Shift Priorities
U.S. trailer orders fell sharply in February, down 26% year‑over‑year to about 13,200 units and 43% from January, as manufacturers work down peak‑season backlogs. ACT Research and FTR both reported similar declines, with FTR noting a 31% YoY drop to...
Dejero, Eutelsat, Others to Offer `Field to Air’ Demo at NAB Show
At NAB 2026, Dejero and partners demonstrated a live “Field to Air” workflow that spanned multiple exhibition booths, delivering a continuous real‑time signal from capture to broadcast. The demo combined Dejero’s TITAN Command system, which blends 5G cellular and Eutelsat’s...