NASA Awards Intuitive Machines a $180.4 Million CLPS Contract
NASA has awarded Intuitive Machines a $180.4 million contract under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program for its fifth task order, dubbed IM‑5. The mission will deploy a larger Nova‑D lunar lander to the South‑Pole ridge Mons Malapert, delivering seven science and technology payloads. Payloads include NASA’s nanosensor platform, radiation dosimeter, laser retroreflector, and an Australian rover, among others. The contract builds on Intuitive Machines’ earlier IM‑1 and IM‑2 successes and positions the firm for upcoming IM‑3 and IM‑4 flights.
Mecha Franchise PATLABOR Returns to PS5 in First Game for Over 20 Years
Patlabor The Case Files marks the franchise’s first PlayStation 5 title, arriving more than two decades after the last console entry on PSP in 2005. Developed by Chime Corporation and published by Good Smile Company, the game promises over 20...
Harbert Buys 535-Bed Liverpool PBSA Asset From Blacklight
Harbert European Real Estate (HERE) has purchased the 535‑bed Limelight student‑housing complex in Liverpool from Blacklight Capital Partners. The asset, spanning 162,554 sq ft, was previously marketed for over £61 million (approximately $78 million) but the final price remains undisclosed. Since opening in 2024,...
Mixed Fortunes for DRC Minerals as Copper, Gold, and Tin Prices Decline While Tantalum Gains
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s weekly mineral price bulletin for March 23‑28 2026 shows a broad slide in several key exports, with copper falling to $12,718 per tonne and gold dropping to $164 per kilogram. Zinc, tin, silver and nickel also...
NSW, Qld to Adopt New Building Code in May 2027
New South Wales and Queensland will adopt the 2025 update of the National Construction Code (NCC 2025) on 1 May 2027, giving the construction sector just over a year to adjust. The NCC 2025 introduces modest changes, including commercial energy‑efficiency, water‑management, fire‑safety, condensation control,...
Space Force Exercise Aims to Solidify Responsive Space Processes
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command completed its second Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) exercise, Victus Diem, using a tabletop and field‑training simulation rather than an actual launch. The drill demonstrated that payload processing, checkout, and encapsulation can be completed...
Ford Didn't End Up Where You'd Expect In JD Power's New EV Satisfaction Study
JD Power’s 2026 EV Customer Satisfaction Study placed Ford’s Mustang Mach‑E at the top of the mass‑market segment with a 760‑point score out of 1,000. The study evaluated ten satisfaction categories, from battery range to service experience, and found 96%...
First Gen Bullish on 2026 Amid Geothermal Energy Push
First Gen Corp., the Philippines‑based Lopez Group utility, posted an 8% profit increase in 2025, with attributable recurring net income rising to $264 million and revenue climbing 6% to $906 million. The company now operates 1,700 MW across hydro, geothermal, solar and wind...
SM Prime Partners with Government to Ease Metro Manila Commute
SM Prime Holdings is partnering with Philippine government agencies to turn its malls into transport hubs, easing Metro Manila commuting. The company will invest roughly P300 million (about $5.5 million) in a covered pedestrian bridge linking LRT‑2 Antipolo Station to SM City Masinag,...
SM’s Geothermal Energy Arm Revs up Expansion
Philippine Geothermal Production Co. (PGPC), the geothermal arm of SM Investments, announced a P3 billion (~$54 million) funding round to explore six new steamfields across Luzon. Drilling has already started at Mt. Labo and Mt. Malinao, with projects expected to take five...
DigiPlus Backs Further Tightening of Gaming Regulations
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. announced its support for a tighter regulatory framework for the Philippines’ digital entertainment sector, joining a technical working group to draft new legislation. The proposed rules would tighten payment‑channel oversight and impose stricter marketing restrictions to boost...
Parents Should Monitor Children '24/7' On Roblox, Says Developer
Roblox, the leading UK gaming platform for 8‑12‑year‑olds, sees over 80 million daily users, with roughly 40% under 13. An independent developer, speaking anonymously, warned that the platform’s safety tools, including the UK‑wide age‑verification launched in January 2026, are insufficient and urged...
Fusion Power Plant Possible by 2045 with Massive Effort, Says Science Academy
Germany’s National Academy of Science and Engineering (Acatech) says the country could have a commercial fusion power plant by 2045 if it dramatically accelerates the program. Achieving this would demand massive investment—tens of billions of dollars—expanded training, industrial‑scale component manufacturing,...
Sert Invests 50 Million Euros in Data Centre Development Fund AiOnX
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (Sert) has committed €50 million (≈ $54 million) to AiOnX’s data‑centre development fund through a mandatory convertible loan. The loan carries a 7.25% cash coupon, equating to roughly €3.6 million ($3.9 million) per year, and is expected to lift AiOnX’s distribution...
Why Early Case Evaluation Changes Outcomes
Early case evaluation—reviewing evidence and risks immediately after an incident—is reshaping personal injury practice in Dallas. By pinpointing liability, costs, and strategic options at the outset, lawyers can craft stronger negotiation positions and avoid unnecessary motions. The approach trims litigation...
Air Force Officials Say They’re Beating Cost Goal for CCA Drones
The Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program has surpassed former Secretary Frank Kendall’s target of delivering drone wingmen at roughly one‑third the cost of an F‑35, achieving unit costs at or below $34 million. Semi‑autonomous drones such as the YFQ‑44A...
Makor Resources Launches Zambia Expansion with $30 Million Copper Exploration Strategy
Makor Resources announced the launch of its Zambia expansion, committing US$2‑3 million this year and planning US$20‑30 million over the next few years to explore district‑scale copper assets. The portfolio covers five key corridors—Kasempa, Mkushi, Mumbwa, Kitwe and Ndola—aligned with Zambia’s goal...
Ambitious Firm Expands After Acquiring Long-Established Letting Agency
Orlando Reid has acquired the long‑established lettings agency Bergins in South Manchester, adding more than 250 properties to its portfolio. The Bergins team will stay on board to maintain continuity for landlords and tenants. This marks Orlando Reid’s first acquisition...
Ido Berniker: Inside the World of Luxury Real Estate Power Deals
Ido Berniker, founding member of Mercer Partners International, is a leading advisor to ultra‑high‑net‑worth investors in luxury real estate. He has brokered marquee deals at New York’s 220 Central Park West and London’s 1 Hyde Park, leveraging deep insight into global...
Returning: Living Black, The Point.
Australia’s longest‑running Indigenous current‑affairs series, Living Black, returns on April 20 with 14 new episodes, marking its 23rd year and 33rd season. The program will tackle topics such as police use of commercial DNA databases, music‑therapy rehabilitation for Western Australian...
Private Credit Takes Flight: Redefining Airport Infrastructure Finance Beyond Equity
Private credit is emerging as a key financing tool for airport infrastructure, complementing traditional private‑equity models. Unlike equity investors, credit providers supply debt without taking ownership, reducing risk exposure for both parties. The trend is driven by public‑private partnership structures...
Temporary Workers in the NHS Need a Stronger Voice
A new National Guardian review finds that roughly two‑thirds of temporary NHS staff in England feel they have no voice, with fear of losing shifts the primary deterrent to speaking up. Ethnic minority temps report even higher levels of silence,...
Walmart Isn’t Just a Retailer Anymore — It’s an Advertising Powerhouse
Walmart’s advertising division, Walmart Connect, has evolved into a major revenue engine, posting $4.4 billion in 2024—a 27% jump from the prior year. The platform capitalizes on Walmart’s massive first‑party shopper data, delivering ads across its e‑commerce site, in‑store screens, and...
Social Media Liability: Meta Ordered to Pay Millions in Total Damages
A federal jury found Meta and Google liable for causing teen mental‑health harm, ordering the companies to pay combined damages in the millions. The verdict stems from a class‑action lawsuit alleging that algorithmic feeds amplified harmful content to minors. Both...
Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Intercepts at Kalayi Prospect, Expanding Resource Potential
Rome Resources announced its latest drilling at the Kalayi prospect in the Bisie North project, delivering the widest tin intercept to date. Hole KBDD033 returned a 20‑metre interval averaging 1 % tin, while nearby holes KBDD032 and KBDD025 showed 5 metres at...
Privacy Considerations Training
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Information Policy is hosting a virtual Privacy Considerations Training on July 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST. The two‑hour session focuses on how agencies can protect personal data while complying with the Freedom of...
Continuing FOIA Education Training
The U.S. Department of Justice is hosting a free, two‑hour virtual training on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST. The session, updated on March 24, 2026, is aimed at federal employees, public...
Exemption 1 and Exemption 7 Training
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Information Policy is hosting a virtual training on FOIA Exemptions 1 and 7 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST. The two‑hour session will walk participants through the legal nuances of protecting classified national‑security information...
Exemption 4 and Exemption 5 Training
The Department of Justice’s Office of Information Policy is hosting a virtual training on June 17, 2026 to clarify FOIA Exemptions 4 and 5. The two‑hour session runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST and is open to agency staff, attorneys, and transparency professionals. Exemption 4...
Meet Keith – the AI-First Law Firm Looking to Transform Conveyancing
AI‑first law firm Keith has secured $2.5 million in seed funding to launch a fully automated conveyancing platform this summer. The firm will use a network of 38 specialized AI agents to handle up to 80% of the transaction workflow, aiming...
London Lettings Market Shows Early Signs of Spring Recovery
Foxtons reports that London’s lettings market is showing early signs of a spring‑time rebound after a winter lull. While renter registrations remain below last year’s levels, they have risen from winter lows and budgets are broadly unchanged, indicating stable affordability...
LSB Introduces Hierarchy in Lawyers’ Ethical Duties
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has issued a new statutory policy that explicitly ranks lawyers' duties, placing the duty to the court and the requirement for independence and integrity above the duty to act in a client’s best interests when...
PE-Backed Firm Sees Capping Billable Hours as Key to Growth
IDR Law, a Yorkshire‑based probate specialist, caps solicitors at 25 billable hours per week and has posted 40% annual growth over the past two years. The firm processed more than 20,000 inheritance disputes, generates roughly 500 referrals monthly, and secured a...
Thinktank Proposes New ‘Starter Deposit’ Scheme for First-Time Buyers
The Resolution Foundation’s new report proposes a government‑funded “Starter Deposit” equity loan that would provide up to $3,800 toward a five‑percent down payment for priority first‑time buyers. It identifies roughly one million low‑ and middle‑income households that struggle to meet...
Inside India Newsletter: Ikea Has High Hopes for the Country as It Stares at a Global Slowdown
Ikea is accelerating its India expansion as global sales dip, targeting 30 stores—including small‑format outlets—within five years. The retailer plans to raise locally sourced product content from 30% to 50% by 2030, leveraging the India‑EU free‑trade agreement to turn the...
‘Tonight Show’ Warm-Up Act Apologizes to BTS for North Korea Crack at Taping | Report
Seth Herzog, the warm‑up act for The Tonight Show, made a joke implying a BTS member was from North Korea, prompting immediate backlash from the group’s fanbase. Fans flooded social media demanding an apology before the live taping. Herzog later...
Beyond the Water’s Edge: How Are Embassies Adapting in an Increasingly Fractious and Data-Dense World?
Embassies are reemerging as critical security and intelligence hubs amid rising geopolitical tension. Nations such as China are building fortified compounds like the contested Royal Mint Court site in London, while the US and France are expanding modest “mini‑embassies” across...
Sachin Malik: How First-Party Data Is Redefining Precision Advertising
First‑party data has become a strategic asset as third‑party cookies disappear, reshaping advertising infrastructure. Sachin Malik, Block’s VP of revenue strategy, cites his experience at Uber, Walmart Connect, and Block’s Cash App and Afterpay to illustrate how transaction‑level signals turn...
Octopus Boss: We've Seen a 50% Rise in Solar Panel Sales Since Start of Iran War
Octopus Energy chief Greg Jackson told the BBC that solar‑panel sales have jumped 50% since the Iran‑Israel war began, with heat‑pump sales up 30% and electric‑vehicle enquiries rising over a third. The surge reflects households hedging against higher energy bills...
Apple’s MacBook Neo Could Upend India’s Mid-Range Laptop Market, Say Experts
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, priced at $599 globally and $499 with student discounts, with an Indian launch price of Rs 69,900 (about $840). The device retains premium features such as an aluminum body, 13‑inch Liquid Retina display, long battery...
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Navigating the SEC's Cooling-Off Rule in Securities
The SEC’s so‑called cooling‑off rule is actually Regulation M, which imposes a quiet period between filing a preliminary prospectus and the public sale of new securities. During this window, issuers and underwriters cannot market the offering, helping to prevent premature hype...
Strong Growth Drives Swan Hellenic Antarctic Seasons
Swan Hellenic reported a 53% jump in guest numbers and a 66% increase in net revenue for its 2025‑2026 Antarctic season, underscoring rapid growth in luxury expedition cruising. Bookings for the 2026‑2027 season are already at 65% of capacity, 20%...
The Hidden Costs of Traditional 3D Tools and the Smarter Way to Build Interactive Experiences
Traditional real‑time 3D tools impose hidden financial, operational, and organizational costs that stall adoption across design, marketing, and training teams. The primary pain points are developer dependency, lengthy iteration cycles, and the need for multiple licensed software stacks. Unity Studio,...
Blueleaf Commissions 300MWp Hybrid Power Project in India - #BeltAndRoad #Economy #Infrastructure
Blueleaf Energy has commissioned the 300‑MW‑peak Pachora Hybrid Power Project in Madhya Pradesh, marking its flagship wind‑solar development in India. Valued at 1,900 crores (approximately $230 million), the plant will generate about 600 million kilowatt‑hours per year—enough for over 550,000 households—and sells power...
#ThisWeek on MarkLives MEDIA: Being Bruce Whitfield • #NextWeek: Real-World Brand Experiences Return
Veteran broadcaster Bruce Whitfield is launching a new News24 business series that will interview South Africa’s economic leaders and explore growth sectors. The program aims to provide in‑depth analysis and elevate public discourse on the country’s post‑pandemic recovery. Meanwhile, KLA’s...
Jan Metzger Leaves Citi for Standard Chartered- #CapitalMarkets #Finance
Standard Chartered has hired Jan Metzger as global head of coverage banking for its corporate and investment banking division, based in Hong Kong. Metzger arrives from Citi, where he co‑led investment banking for Asia and oversaw major M&A and capital‑market...
Big Spinning Machines: State Seeks Partners for Syncon Rollout at Former Coal Hub
Victoria’s energy minister has launched an expression of interest for three large synchronous condensers in the Latrobe Valley, targeting the former Hazelwood coal terminal. The state already invested $480 million AUD (≈$317 million USD) in a syncon near Ararat, which is expected...
LEO Satellite Operators Could Be Beyond Australian Data Laws
Australia’s Cyber Security Centre, together with international partners, warned that commercial low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite operators can deliver connectivity to Australian users without a local footprint, leaving data outside the reach of domestic privacy laws. The advisory highlights that LEO constellations...
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OpenAI abruptly shut down its Sora video‑generation app, terminating a three‑month, $1 billion equity partnership with Disney that licensed 200 iconic characters. The move underscores a pattern where AI firms invoke fair‑use defenses for training data, then abandon high‑profile brand deals...
Got One of Those Weird Fake Microsoft Security Warning Screens
A fake Microsoft security warning overlay appeared in the Brave browser, locking the screen and preventing normal navigation. The pop‑up, triggered by malicious ads—often from Facebook—forced the user to terminate the browser via Task Manager. Upon restart, the warning did...