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 screen time and shifted her primary communication to the Signal app. She also says she will increase donations to public radio and is more mindful about what her children hear from local broadcasts. The interview highlights how a high‑profile immigration enforcement action reshapes local news habits and family media strategies.
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...
Where to Stream the PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE 2026 in Australia
ESPN has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the 2026 Pakistan Super League across Australia and New Zealand, delivering all 44 matches live on Disney+ and through Foxtel, Kayo, Fetch TV and Sky NZ. The T20 tournament features a host of Australian...
Festo Unveils New Adaptive Gripper for ‘Faster, Gentler and More Hygienic Picking’
Festo has launched the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft‑gripping solution designed for high‑speed, hygienic handling in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics production. The gripper delivers up to 0.5 kg payloads while withstanding 15 G acceleration, and its low‑air‑volume design enables multiple...
Trump DOT Rolls Out $488M Port Funding Push to ‘Restore Maritime Dominance’
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced $488.6 million in grants under the Port Infrastructure Development Program, marking the latest federal push to modernize America’s ports. At least 25 % of the funding – about $122 million – is earmarked for smaller...
New Honeywell-DoW Deal to Scale up Defence Technology Production
Honeywell Aerospace has entered a multi‑year supplier framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War, committing $500 million to expand production of navigation, Assure electronic‑control, and electronic‑warfare components for the U.S. munitions stockpile. The deal is part of the DoW’s Acquisition...
HII Announces ROMULUS USV Site Expansion, Introduces HYPR Initiative
HII announced an expansion of its Breaux Brothers assembly facility in New Iberia, Louisiana, to enable serial production of its ROMULUS uncrewed surface vessels ranging from 20 to 190 feet. The company introduced the High‑Yield Production Robotics (HYPR) initiative, which...
FTC Settles with AI Startup Accused of Bilking Customers
The Federal Trade Commission settled with AI startup Air AI, banning the firm and its owners from marketing or selling business opportunities that claim AI‑driven growth. The settlement includes an $18 million judgment, though most of it is suspended, and a...
ODNI Is Building a Framework to Boost Spy Agencies’ AI Adoption
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is drafting a policy framework and standards to speed AI adoption for cybersecurity and other technologies across the U.S. intelligence community. The initiative adds network modernization, a shared authorization repository, a...
Some Antiseizure Medications May Be Safer than Others During Pregnancy
Researchers analyzing U.S. insurance claims from 2000‑2021 found that prenatal exposure to valproate and possibly zonisamide increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, while levetiracetam, lamotrigine, and phenytoin showed no such associations. The study evaluated 14,993 pregnancies exposed to...
Final Fantasy X: 10 Moments That Hit Harder After Seeing The Ending
The article lists ten Final Fantasy X moments that acquire deeper emotional weight once the game’s ending is understood. Key revelations—such as Sin being Tidus’s father Jecht, the Yevon church’s hidden complicity, and Auron’s status as an unsent—re‑contextualize earlier scenes. By...
Oil Prices Rise as Wall Street Swings to Doubt on Iran Talks
Oil prices jumped on March 26 as Brent crude rose 4.8% to $101.94 a barrel, driven by renewed doubts over the Iran‑U.S. cease‑fire talks and heightened tension in the Strait of Hormuz. The rally pushed the S&P 500 down 1.2%, the Dow...
New Zealand’s Credit Card Surcharge Ban May Not Happen After All
New Zealand’s proposed ban on in‑store credit‑card surcharges, slated for May, is effectively dead after the ACT Party withdrew its support. The legislation, introduced last year, faced opposition from Retail NZ, which warned businesses would shift costs to prices. While...
Take a Look at These Chaotic TSA Lines Across the US
A federal government shutdown has left the Transportation Security Administration severely understaffed, creating chaotic lines at security checkpoints nationwide. Wait times at major hubs have spiked, with some travelers waiting up to 45 minutes before clearing screening. Airlines are reporting...
Waymo Has Doubled Its Weekly Ridership In Under A Year
Alphabet’s Waymo announced it is now completing 500,000 paid robotaxi trips each week, doubling its weekly ridership in under twelve months. The surge follows expansion into four new markets—Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando—bringing its U.S. footprint to ten cities....
Gulf War I Was a Pyrrhic Victory
The 1990‑1991 Gulf War expelled Iraqi forces from Kuwait but left the coalition’s strategic goals only partially fulfilled. While the U.S.-led campaign succeeded militarily, it failed to dismantle Saddam Hussein’s regime, allowing Iraq to retain significant capabilities. The conflict’s aftermath...
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Donkey Kong Bananza Has a Big-Brained Approach to Asset Recycling
Nintendo’s GDC 2026 presentation unveiled a Maya‑to‑Houdini pipeline that lets developers convert existing 3D models into runtime‑voxelized, destructible terrain. Programmer Tatsuya Kurihara demonstrated the system using a Void Kong head sculpted as a voxel shrine, confirming the tool supports both purpose‑built...
SEGA Releases New Wave of Sonic Adventure 2 Merch
SEGA has unveiled a new line of Sonic Adventure 2 merchandise, featuring a Shadow‑themed tee, a key‑art canvas print, and a Sonic versus Shadow bomber jacket. The collection is now available through the official SEGA Shop, targeting fans of the 2001...