Goldman Says the US Could Lose 10,000 Jobs a Month This Year as the Oil Shock Ripples Through the Economy
Goldman Sachs warns that the recent oil price shock could erase about 10,000 new jobs each month in the United States through the end of 2026. The bank projects the unemployment rate climbing to roughly 4.6% by year‑end, driven by weaker consumer spending and a muted hiring response in sectors like leisure, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and education. While higher oil prices traditionally boost energy‑sector employment, efficiency gains mean those gains will be limited this cycle. The broader inflationary pressure from rising fuel costs threatens to further dampen household demand and overall economic growth.
Pan-Cancer Variance Decomposition Nominates Translationally Actionable Therapeutic Antigen Candidates Across 33 Cancer Types
Researchers applied a genome‑wide variance decomposition across TCGA’s 60,656 genes and 33 cancer types to prioritize therapeutic antigens, moving beyond traditional mean‑expression screens. The analysis yielded 17 candidates that met functional dependency, safety, and immune‑cold criteria, with three highlighted: CRIPTO/TDGF1,...
Recordati Says It's Received a $12B+ Takeover Bid
Italian pharmaceutical group Recordati announced it has received a takeover proposal valued at more than $12 billion. The bid, disclosed in a press release, comes from an undisclosed consortium of investors. Recordati, known for specialty drugs and generics, said the offer...
Four Big Changes Landlords Need to Get Ready for in 2026
From April 2026, landlords with rental income over £50,000 must submit quarterly digital tax returns under Making Tax Digital, with penalties of up to $51,200 for repeated late filings. The Renters’ Rights Act, effective 1 May 2026, abolishes no‑fault evictions, caps rent‑increase...
50 Years Ago, Karen Quinlan’s Coma Sparked the Movement for Patients’ Rights Near the End of Life
March 31, 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Quinlan decision, which affirmed a constitutional right to refuse life‑sustaining treatment. The ruling shifted end‑of‑life decision‑making from physicians to patients and their families, establishing patient autonomy as...
Avianca to Operate More than 8,300 Flights During Holy Week Travel Season
Avianca will operate more than 8,300 flights and provide over 1.4 million seats between March 27 and April 6, covering a network of 150+ routes to 80+ destinations in 27 countries across the Americas and Europe. The schedule targets the Holy Week travel...
US Sells 7-Year Notes at 4.255% vs 4.252% WI
The U.S. Treasury auctioned $44 billion of 7‑year notes at a 4.255% yield, just 0.3 basis points above the when‑issued rate, a tighter tail than the 2.0 bps and 1.3 bps seen in recent 2‑year and 5‑year sales. Meanwhile, 2‑year yields surged 8.8 bps...
Lenders: Chase Affordability Gains Before Rates Climb Further
In February, 30‑year fixed mortgage rates slipped below 6%, pulling the industry average to 5.98% and nudging the Mortgage Bankers Association's Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI) down to $2,061. The modest decline reflected lower borrower payments despite slightly larger loan...
Lost‘s Sonya Walger Is God of War’s Freya
Sonya Walger, known for Lost and For All Mankind, has been cast as the Vanir goddess Freya in Prime Video’s upcoming God of War series. The adaptation already features Ryan Hurst as Kratos, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Ed Skrein...
New Vice President of Culinary to Champion Culinary Experiences for SSP America
SSP America announced Brian Kumrow as its new Vice President of Culinary, tasked with shaping the company’s food strategy across a growing network of airport restaurants. Kumrow brings more than 15 years of multi‑unit culinary leadership, most recently overseeing 220...
Domestic Production Capacity of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets to Reach 5,000 Tonnes by 2030: Govt
India aims to boost domestic rare‑earth permanent magnet output to 5,000 tonnes by 2030, up from a current 4,000‑tonne demand that is expected to double. A pilot neodymium‑iron‑boron project and a new samarium‑cobalt plant in Visakhapatnam, initially producing 500 tonnes,...
Canada’s Alkan Air Adds Three King Air 350s Medevacs
Alkan Air is leasing three King Air 350 turboprops from Yukon First Nations Air Leasing Limited Partnership, with the partnership granting YFNAL LP a 75% stake in each aircraft. The three planes were added to Alkan’s certificate in October 2025, expanding a fleet...
V Rising Developer Is Making Its "Most Ambitious" Vampire Game yet, and Players Want It to Be an MMORPG
Stunlock Studios announced it is moving beyond V Rising to develop a new, more ambitious vampire title within the same universe. The studio says V Rising’s content is now complete and will shift resources to a fresh project that abandons its current...
Prism Quattro Is a New Distribution Option
Adventure 33 introduced Prism, a purpose‑built global audio broadcasting ecosystem designed to replace traditional satellite distribution. The flagship Quattro receiver is a four‑channel, stereo‑capable 1RU appliance co‑engineered with Angry Audio. Prism’s architecture routes audio across five independent network layers, eliminating single...
Solicitor Claims He Was Left ‘Firefighting’ as Staff Left over Being Denied Working From Home
Solicitor Joseph McNally is suing Ferrys Solicitors LLP for an alleged sham redundancy after his Dublin practice was merged into the firm in early 2023. McNally claims staff left the Ballymun office when remote‑work requests were denied, forcing him into "firefighting" to retain upset...
TwitchCon Has New Rules to Keep Streamers and Fans Safe
Twitch announced a suite of safety rules for TwitchCon 2026 in Rotterdam and San Diego, including optional lanyards that signal a "no‑camera" preference, a ban on walk‑ups, mandatory reservations for meet‑and‑greets, and stricter penalties for violations. Streamers who breach the...
A Praiseworthy Deal Gives Great Plains A Big Bump
Great Plains Christian Radio Inc., owner of KJIL‑FM 99.1 in Copeland, Kansas, announced a pending purchase of nine full‑power FM stations and five translators from The Praise Network Inc. The assets span small towns across Eastern Colorado and Kansas, extending the...
The State of Streaming Codecs 2026
2025 reshaped streaming video economics as content‑side patent pools and high‑profile settlements brought codec royalties into the CFO’s purview. Access Advance launched a VDP pool with capped fees and de‑minimis waivers, while Nokia’s settlement with Amazon proved that patent owners...
How to Upgrade Your Progress Level Fast in CookieRun: OvenSmash
CookieRun: OvenSmash’s Progress Level ties individual Cookie upgrades to an account‑wide experience meter, rewarding players with Crystals, Soul Chips, and random boxes. Each Cookie level grants Progress Points, and higher‑level Cookies yield increasingly larger point bonuses. Balancing upgrades across the...
The Iran War Has Already Unleashed a $25 Billion Energy Repair Bill
The ongoing Iran conflict has already generated an estimated $25 billion in energy‑sector repair costs, according to industry analysts. Damage to key oil refineries, pipelines and the strategic Kharg Island hub is forcing Iran to divert resources toward emergency reconstruction. The...
Streamticker: The Biggest Streaming Mergers and Acquisitions of 2025
The 2025 Streamticker roundup chronicles a wave of high‑value mergers reshaping streaming, advertising, and infrastructure. DIRECTV’s acquisition of INVIDI strengthens addressable TV ad solutions, while Outbrain’s $1 billion purchase of Teads creates a $1.7 billion omnichannel ad platform. DAZN’s $2.2 billion buy of...
Testing the Xpeng G9 Performance – the Learning Curve Is Steep
Xpeng has refreshed its G9 SUV for Europe, replacing NMC cells with LFP chemistry while keeping almost the same usable capacity and adding power. The Performance version now delivers 423 kW, a WLTP range up to 585 km and a 525 kW peak...
Tech Issues Continue to Haunt 911 Systems
A Idaho Legislative Oversight report warns that the state’s 911 call‑centers and radio networks will reach end‑of‑life within two years, prompting a call for a unified statewide program. The analysis notes that 88% of U.S. emergency centers suffered a technology...
Collectly Acquires AI Automation Startup Pledge Health to Streamline Pre-Service Workflows
Collectly, an AI‑driven patient financial platform that has processed over $1 billion for more than 3,000 facilities, announced the acquisition of Y Combinator‑backed Pledge Health. The deal adds upstream pre‑service automation—coverage verification, cost estimates, and prior‑auth readiness—to Collectly’s existing post‑visit billing suite....
Streaming Year in Review 2026
In 2025 YouTube cemented its role as the dominant TV platform in the United States, overtaking mobile devices and capturing 12.5% of all TV usage, while its Shorts, live streams, and licensed long‑tail titles attracted a broad demographic. Meanwhile, Paramount Skydance...
China's CNOOC Tempers Production Growth, Spending Trajectory
China National Offshore Oil Corp.’s listed arm CNOOC announced a modest 0.3%‑1.6% rise in oil and gas output for 2026 and plans to keep capital spending flat or lower. The guidance marks a sharp deceleration from the rapid expansion of...
China Unicom Bets on AI Cloud Services to Break Telecoms Revenue Ceiling
China Unicom is accelerating AI deployment across consumer, enterprise, and home services, targeting 2026 as a launch point for new revenue streams beyond traditional voice and data. Its flagship AI Cloud Phone, built with Huawei, already has 18 million users and...
Steve Jobs Meets Brain Rot: Inside Apple’s Bold New Social Strategy
Apple unveiled the $599 MacBook Neo on March 4, positioning it as an affordable, color‑rich laptop aimed at Gen Z. Simultaneously, the company erased its existing TikTok library and relaunched the channel with 15 curated videos that blend Y2K nostalgia, brain‑rot aesthetics, and...
UAE Advances Alternative Trade Route to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is fast‑tracking a new trade corridor that connects its eastern Khorfakkan port in Sharjah to Saudi Arabia’s Dammam, allowing cargo to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The corridor combines maritime access via the Gulf of Oman...
Poll: U.S. Voters Want PBM and Insurance Reform—And Strong Biotech
A new Biotechnology Innovation Organization poll of 1,000 U.S. voters shows eight in ten would back leaders who lower drug costs by reforming pharmacy‑benefit managers, insurers, and the 340B program. Across party lines, 88% support passing PBM rebates directly to...
Former Vornado Exec to Face Embezzlement Trial in April
Former Vornado Realty Trust leasing executive Jared Solomon has been indicted on federal fraud charges for embezzling more than $9.5 million over a 15‑year period. Prosecutors allege he created fake brokerage firms, submitted fraudulent invoices, and funneled the proceeds into a...
Ugandan Farmers Use British Court to Try to Stop Oil Pipeline
Ugandan farmers, represented by UK law firm Leigh Day, have filed a letter before action in a British court seeking to halt the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). They allege the $5.6 billion project, now 80% complete, violates Uganda’s constitution...
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Mzinho: "I Was so Happy that I Stepped up [vs Spirit]"
Ayush “mzinho” Batbold delivered a man‑of‑the‑match performance, posting a 1.85 rating as MongolZ defeated Spirit 2‑0 to secure a playoff spot at BLAST Open Rotterdam. The 18‑year‑old also led the group stage with a team‑high 1.16 rating, highlighting his rapid...
AYARA Platform to Develop 50 Business Hotels Across Saudi Arabia by 2029
AYARA Platform, backed by a $1 billion partnership between Patel Family Office and Abdel Hadi A. Al‑Qahtani & Sons, will develop 50 branded business hotels across Saudi Arabia by 2029. The vertically integrated model will deliver 5,000‑7,000 rooms using modular construction and in‑house furnishings. Projects target...
Stereoelectroencephalography in the Presurgical Evaluation of Drug–Resistant Epilepsy: Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Efficacy and Safety in 71 Procedures
A retrospective review of 71 drug‑resistant epilepsy patients undergoing stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) showed that the technique confirmed the pre‑implantation hypothesis in 85% of cases. SEEG‑guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RF‑TC) was performed in 52% of patients, yielding seizure improvement in 73% at 12...
Phenylalanine-Associated Ocular Risk Stratification in Early-Treated Children with Phenylketonuria: A Cross-Sectional Study
A cross‑sectional study of 33 early‑treated PKU children found ocular abnormalities common, linked to higher serum phenylalanine. Comprehensive eye exams revealed anterior and posterior segment issues. ROC analysis defined phenylalanine thresholds that predict elevated ocular risk. Findings suggest metabolic control...
A Comparison of the ABC and AIMS65 Scores in Predicting Outcomes in Patients with Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Retrospective...
A retrospective multicenter analysis of 2,009 U.S. patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding found the ABC risk score outperforms AIMS65 in predicting in‑hospital mortality, achieving an AUC of 0.793 versus 0.661 (p<0.0001). Each one‑point rise in the ABC score increased...
What IT and Academic Leaders Need to Know About Collegiate Esports
A new Voice of Intercollegiate Esports (VOICE) study provides the first large‑scale data on how collegiate esports programs affect student outcomes. Participants posted average GPAs above 3.3 and a 94.8% intent to graduate, with graduation rates hitting 85.9%, well above...
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Launches Unleaded Avgas
Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) has begun dispensing Swift Fuels UL94, an unleaded avgas, alongside traditional 100LL leaded fuel. A state‑backed subsidy ensures the unleaded option is priced the same as leaded fuel, and the airport will reimburse up...
Easter Returns in Old School RuneScape, Jagex Makes Series of PvP Quality of Life Tweaks
Old School RuneScape’s Easter event runs through April 15, featuring a new holdable pet rock called Archibald and a quest to retrieve a runaway chocolate egg. Jagex also rolled out a suite of PvP quality‑of‑life tweaks, including meta‑aligned gear changes,...
BCRED Issues CLO Following Redemptions, Turbulence in NAV
BCRED, a business development company, issued a new collateralized loan obligation (CLO) to shore up its balance sheet after a wave of investor redemptions. The move follows a 0.4% drop in February NAV, marking the BDC’s first monthly loss in...
EUDR: Is Cloud Cover a Problem for Compliance?
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires traceability of commodities back to their original plots, prompting firms to rely on satellite monitoring. Cloud cover can create temporary gaps in optical imagery, but the regulation’s monthly‑to‑annual assessment cadence means these gaps rarely...
The Effects of Three Different Pilates Methods on Pelvic Floor Muscle Function: A Randomized Comparative Interventional Study
A randomized trial compared Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, and a home‑based exercise regimen in 48 healthy women over ten weeks. Both Reformer and Mat Pilates produced statistically significant improvements in pelvic floor muscle strength and endurance, as well as core...
NK23 MySpot Resistance Spot Welder Now Available in North America
Koyo Giken’s NK23 MySpot resistance spot welder is now available in North America through International Technologies, expanding its reach to U.S. manufacturers. The machine features a redesigned horizontal gun and optional dual‑arm vertical gun that access deep boxes and narrow...
Valneva to Participate in Multiple Events at the 26th World Vaccine Congress in Washington DC
Valneva SE announced its participation in the 26th World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C., from March 31 to April 2, 2026. The company’s CEO, Thomas Lingelbach, and senior executives will present data on the chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ® and join a...
Transgene to Deliver an Oral Presentation on Its Individualized Neoantigen Therapeutic Vaccine TG4050 at the World Vaccine Congress
Transgene (Euronext: TNG) will deliver a 30‑minute oral presentation on its individualized neoantigen therapeutic vaccine TG4050 at the World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C. on April 1, 2026. TG4050, built on the AI‑driven myvac® platform, targets patient‑specific tumor mutations. Phase 1 data in...
HVS Insights: Navigating Uncertainty - The Middle East Crisis and Its Effect on India’s Hospitality Industry - By Mandeep S...
The escalation of the Middle East crisis in February 2026 has led to more than 40,000 flight cancellations or reroutes, forcing airlines onto longer, fuel‑intensive paths. Brent crude has surged past $100 per barrel, pushing fuel costs to 30‑40% of...
Renfe Issues Tender for up to 40 350km/H Trains
Spanish rail operator Renfe has launched a tender for up to 40 high‑speed trainsets capable of 350 km/h, with an estimated total value of €1.78 billion (about $1.94 billion). The initial order covers 30 trains worth €1.36 billion (~$1.48 billion) and includes options for an...
New UPS Distribution Center in Taiwan Doubles Capacity, Productivity
UPS unveiled its largest Asia‑Pacific logistics hub, a $100 million, 872,000‑sq‑ft automated distribution center in Taiwan. The facility, located three miles from Taoyuan International Airport, more than doubles UPS’s warehouse footprint in the country and serves high‑value sectors such as semiconductors...
JN Port Cargo Traffic Hits Record 100 Million Tonnes in FY26
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA) reported a record 100 million metric tonnes of cargo handled in FY 26, with container traffic surpassing 8 million TEUs. The port also launched the JJS service, a new rotation connecting Indian terminals with key West Asia ports, inaugurated by MV SSF Dynamic....