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Consumers Increasingly Turn to AI Chatbots for Health Information: Report
NewsMar 24, 2026

Consumers Increasingly Turn to AI Chatbots for Health Information: Report

A recent Rock Health survey of 8,000 U.S. adults shows that one in three consumers have turned to AI chatbots for health information, a usage rate that has doubled over the past year. ChatGPT dominates the market with a 23%...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
The French TV Show That Paints Celebs in a Good Light (Literally) Is Going Viral — Here’s How to Stream From...
NewsMar 24, 2026

The French TV Show That Paints Celebs in a Good Light (Literally) Is Going Viral — Here’s How to Stream From...

French daytime talk show "Quotidien" has gone viral in the U.S. because its sophisticated lighting makes celebrity guests look flawless. Hosted by Yann Barthès since 2016, the program features A‑list stars such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and Timothée Chalamet. The show airs...

By WWD
Smith Calls for New Southbound Pipelines, Says U.S. Could Call 'First Dibs' On Canadian Oil Exports
NewsMar 24, 2026

Smith Calls for New Southbound Pipelines, Says U.S. Could Call 'First Dibs' On Canadian Oil Exports

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told CERAWeek attendees that Canada can fill the United States’ oil‑gap by adding roughly 2.5 million barrels per day of southbound pipeline capacity. She reiterated Alberta’s goal to double crude output to about eight million barrels per...

By Financial Post – Commodities
Smith Calls for New Southbound Pipelines, Says U.S. Could Call ‘First Dibs’ on Canadian Oil Exports
NewsMar 24, 2026

Smith Calls for New Southbound Pipelines, Says U.S. Could Call ‘First Dibs’ on Canadian Oil Exports

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urged the construction of new southbound pipelines capable of moving roughly 2.5 million barrels per day of crude to the United States, positioning Canadian oil as a solution to lingering U.S. import gaps. She reiterated Alberta’s ambition...

By Financial Post — Deals
Power Equipment Maker Forgent, Holders Offer 30 Million Shares
NewsMar 24, 2026

Power Equipment Maker Forgent, Holders Offer 30 Million Shares

Forgent Power Solutions and its shareholders are launching a secondary offering of 30 million shares, less than two months after the company's IPO. Investors linked to Neos Partners will sell 20.7 million shares while Forgent itself will issue 9.31 million shares. Priced at...

By Bloomberg — Business
Lilith Games’ Ace Trainers, Now Renamed to Clash of Critters, Opens Global Pre-Registration on Mobile
NewsMar 24, 2026

Lilith Games’ Ace Trainers, Now Renamed to Clash of Critters, Opens Global Pre-Registration on Mobile

Lilith Games’ publishing arm FARLIGHT has opened global pre‑registration for its newly rebranded casual title, Clash of Critters, formerly Ace Trainers. The game, soft‑launched in South Korea, will launch worldwide on May 22, 2026 for Android and iOS. It features...

By GamingonPhone
Practical Case Study: IT Strategic Planning Framework for Transforming IT From Reactive to Proactive
NewsMar 24, 2026

Practical Case Study: IT Strategic Planning Framework for Transforming IT From Reactive to Proactive

The case study outlines a practical IT strategic planning framework that shifts IT functions from reactive firefighting to proactive delivery. It integrates quantitative assessments, stakeholder workshops, prioritized roadmaps, and governance into a repeatable discipline. By converting planning into an operational...

By CIO Index (All Stories)
Rural New Mexico Hospital Deploys AI Scribe
NewsMar 24, 2026

Rural New Mexico Hospital Deploys AI Scribe

Artesia General Hospital in rural New Mexico has integrated Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot AI scribe into its TruBridge electronic health record. Physicians report noticeably faster clinical documentation compared with legacy dictation tools, freeing up time for patient interaction. The hospital cites...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Accommodations for Pregnant College Students Under Title IX
NewsMar 24, 2026

Accommodations for Pregnant College Students Under Title IX

Title IX requires colleges to accommodate pregnant, lactating, and postpartum students without discrimination. Institutions must provide standard accommodations—such as lactation spaces, flexible break schedules, and larger workstations—without demanding medical documentation for each request. When students return from pregnancy‑related leave, schools must...

By National Law Review
Brain Volume in Bipolar Disorder Increases During Depression and Shrinks During Remission
NewsMar 24, 2026

Brain Volume in Bipolar Disorder Increases During Depression and Shrinks During Remission

A two‑year longitudinal MRI study of 62 bipolar disorder patients and 62 healthy controls tracked gray matter volume in the right exterior cerebellum. Patients who did not experience new manic or depressive episodes showed significant cerebellar volume loss, while those...

By PsyPost
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Joins CBS Series ‘Einstein’ As Series Regular
NewsMar 24, 2026

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Joins CBS Series ‘Einstein’ As Series Regular

Oscar‑nominee Aunjanue Ellis‑Taylor has been added as a series regular to CBS’s upcoming drama Einstein, portraying Captain Frost, a seasoned police officer counting down to retirement. The show, starring Matthew Gray Gubler and Melissa Fumero, joins CBS’s 2026‑27 broadcast lineup...

By Deadline
Skilled Nursing Dealbook: Nursing Homes Change Hands in South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi
NewsMar 24, 2026

Skilled Nursing Dealbook: Nursing Homes Change Hands in South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi

A New York private‑equity firm bought a 181‑bed skilled nursing facility in South Carolina, planning to lease it to a regional operator. A New Jersey‑based operator acquired a 120‑bed Florida facility and a 100‑bed Mississippi property, both with high occupancy...

By Skilled Nursing News
A Virtual Lifeline: Nursing Homes Push Telehealth Reform, Highlight Access in Rural Facilities, Say Waivers Create Uncertainty
NewsMar 24, 2026

A Virtual Lifeline: Nursing Homes Push Telehealth Reform, Highlight Access in Rural Facilities, Say Waivers Create Uncertainty

Telehealth has become essential for rural nursing homes, a fact underscored by the recent government shutdown that exposed reliance on temporary waivers. Operators like Care Initiatives use virtual platforms for psychiatry, therapy, and after‑hours care, while advocacy groups push the...

By Skilled Nursing News
FFXIV's Pre-Patch Moogle Treasure Trove Event Returns With Fat Cat Parasol And Miner Pickaxe Earrings
NewsMar 24, 2026

FFXIV's Pre-Patch Moogle Treasure Trove Event Returns With Fat Cat Parasol And Miner Pickaxe Earrings

Square Enix has launched the pre‑patch Moogle Treasure Trove event for Final Fantasy 14, running from March 31 to April 28 ahead of Patch 7.50. Players earn a Mogpendium, complete tasks, and receive Irregular Tomestones to redeem new cosmetics such as the Miner’s Earring,...

By MMORPG.com
The 6 Best AI Content Detectors in 2026
NewsMar 24, 2026

The 6 Best AI Content Detectors in 2026

AI‑generated text is proliferating across emails, articles, and subtitles, prompting a surge in detection tools that differentiate machine‑written from human content. After extensive testing of over 18 solutions, Zapier identified six top performers—Sapling, Winston AI, ZeroGPT, GPTZero, Copyleaks, and Pangram—each excelling...

By Zapier – Blog
CLLIX Apartments & Hotels Expands Flexkeeping Rollout Following Pilot Success at Brisbane Skytower
NewsMar 24, 2026

CLLIX Apartments & Hotels Expands Flexkeeping Rollout Following Pilot Success at Brisbane Skytower

CLLIX Apartments & Hotels will extend Flexkeeping, a Mews‑owned operations platform, to more than 20 Australian properties after a successful pilot at Brisbane Skytower. The pilot delivered a 413% return on investment, saved 112 hours of room‑allocation work each month...

By Hospitality Net – Technology
Kakobola Hydropower Plant Commissioned to Expand Electricity Access in Kwilu Province
NewsMar 24, 2026

Kakobola Hydropower Plant Commissioned to Expand Electricity Access in Kwilu Province

The Democratic Republic of the Congo inaugurated the 10.5 MW Kakobola run‑of‑river hydropower plant in Kwilu Province, under President Félix Tshisekedi’s patronage. The facility connects Kikwit, Gungu and Idiofa, extending reliable electricity to more than 400,000 residents. Integrated generation, transmission and...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Anthropic's AI Piracy Settlement Is Getting Close to Final Approval
NewsMar 24, 2026

Anthropic's AI Piracy Settlement Is Getting Close to Final Approval

Anthropic is nearing final court approval of a landmark settlement that resolves the Bartz v. Anthropic copyright case. The company will pay $1.5 billion, distributing $3,000 to each qualifying author, after nearly 100,000 claims were filed. The agreement requires Anthropic to...

By CNET – Gaming
Dead by Daylight "Blood Moon Event 2026" Kicks Off March 26th, 2026
NewsMar 24, 2026

Dead by Daylight "Blood Moon Event 2026" Kicks Off March 26th, 2026

Dead by Daylight is launching its annual Blood Moon Event on March 26, 2026, running through April 16. The limited-time event introduces Blood Generators, new unlockable cosmetics, and community challenges that reward collaborative play. Players can earn exclusive items by...

By GoNintendo
Cobb County, Ga., Eyes Federal Grant for World Cup Security
NewsMar 24, 2026

Cobb County, Ga., Eyes Federal Grant for World Cup Security

The Cobb County Police Department is set to receive a $10.68 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to purchase counter‑unmanned aircraft systems (C‑UAS) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The funding will equip the department with radar‑camera...

By Government Technology – Public Safety/Justice
Government Fails to Offer Fair Deal to CUPE Long Term Care Workers; Union Prepares for Strike
NewsMar 24, 2026

Government Fails to Offer Fair Deal to CUPE Long Term Care Workers; Union Prepares for Strike

The Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Lead Table for long‑term care workers in Nova Scotia announced a bargaining impasse after the provincial government presented the same contract proposal for the fifth time. Union leaders called the offer unfair and said...

By Financial Post — Deals
Alamo Title Company V. WFG National Title Company of Texas, LLC: Texas Business Court Takes Broad View of Jurisdiction in...
NewsMar 24, 2026

Alamo Title Company V. WFG National Title Company of Texas, LLC: Texas Business Court Takes Broad View of Jurisdiction in...

The Texas Business Court ruled it has subject‑matter jurisdiction over Alamo Title’s claim against WFG National Title, interpreting the statute’s plain language to include actions “relating to” intellectual property. The court also held that future damages count toward the $5 million...

By National Law Review
Japan to Deploy Troops for ‘Biggest’ Balikatan Drills to Date
NewsMar 24, 2026

Japan to Deploy Troops for ‘Biggest’ Balikatan Drills to Date

Japan’s Self‑Defense Forces will deploy combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II, joining the United States in the upcoming Balikatan 2026 exercises. The deployment follows the 2023 Reciprocal Access Agreement that streamlines joint training and...

By Naval News
US LNG Export Project Developers Navigate Supply Chain Woes
NewsMar 24, 2026

US LNG Export Project Developers Navigate Supply Chain Woes

US LNG export developers are confronting acute supply‑chain bottlenecks as they scale a rapidly expanding project pipeline. A shortage of high‑capacity turbines and a thin pool of skilled Gulf Coast labor are forcing firms to rethink construction schedules. Executives at...

By Energy Intelligence
Warframe Video Details the Quality of Life Changes in the Upcoming Shadowgrapher Expansion
NewsMar 24, 2026

Warframe Video Details the Quality of Life Changes in the Upcoming Shadowgrapher Expansion

Digital Extremes will launch The Shadowgrapher expansion for Warframe on March 25, introducing the 64th Warframe, Follie, and a new Follie's Hunt mode. The update also bundles extensive quality‑of‑life tweaks covering clans, missions, UI, and weapon handling. Additional content includes Atragraph...

By GoNintendo
Exotec Rolls Out Skyfleet Program to Scale Decathlon Warehouse Automation Across Europe
NewsMar 24, 2026

Exotec Rolls Out Skyfleet Program to Scale Decathlon Warehouse Automation Across Europe

Exotec has launched the Skyfleet program, rolling out standardized robotic warehouse solutions to seven Decathlon logistics sites across five European countries. Each site features 150‑200 Skypod robots, up to 200,000 items processed daily, and full automation of inbound and outbound...

By Robotics & Automation News
Star Trek Online Releases Documentary-Style Video and Four Ships From Star Trek: Enterprise
NewsMar 24, 2026

Star Trek Online Releases Documentary-Style Video and Four Ships From Star Trek: Enterprise

Star Trek Online celebrates its 16th anniversary with a new Enterprise ship bundle released on PC, and slated for console launch on April 7. The bundle adds four starships from the 2001‑2005 series, each with unique visual variants, and can also...

By MMORPG.com
Pan American Announces Revised PEA for the La Colorada Skarn Project, Positions La Colorada as a Future Top-Tier Silver Mine
NewsMar 24, 2026

Pan American Announces Revised PEA for the La Colorada Skarn Project, Positions La Colorada as a Future Top-Tier Silver Mine

Pan American Silver released a revised Preliminary Economic Assessment for its 100% owned La Colorada Skarn Project in Zacatecas, Mexico, outlining a 15,000‑tonne‑per‑day plant and a 37‑year mine life. The plan combines newly identified high‑grade veins with the existing skarn deposit,...

By Financial Post — Deals
Grifols Approves IPO of Its US Biopharma Business
NewsMar 24, 2026

Grifols Approves IPO of Its US Biopharma Business

Spanish plasma‑based drugmaker Grifols announced approval for a U.S. initial public offering of a minority stake in its U.S. biopharma business. The parent will keep its primary listing in Spain and retain majority control of the unit. Proceeds from the...

By PharmaLive
Microsoft and Nvidia Launch AI Partnership to Speed up Nuclear Power Plant Permitting and Construction — Simulation Tools and Generative...
NewsMar 24, 2026

Microsoft and Nvidia Launch AI Partnership to Speed up Nuclear Power Plant Permitting and Construction — Simulation Tools and Generative...

Microsoft and Nvidia have teamed up to embed generative AI, digital‑twin simulation, and Nvidia’s Omniverse platform into every stage of nuclear power plant development, from design through operations. The collaboration targets the decades‑long permitting bottleneck and fragmented engineering data that...

By Tom's Hardware
Baltimore Sues xAI over Grok Deepfakes
NewsMar 24, 2026

Baltimore Sues xAI over Grok Deepfakes

Baltimore filed a municipal lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, accusing the company of violating the city’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by marketing its Grok AI assistant without warning about deep‑fake risks. The suit follows reports that Grok’s image generator produced roughly...

By Engadget Earnings
From Points to Practical Value: Why Financial Utility Is Rewriting Retail Loyalty
NewsMar 24, 2026

From Points to Practical Value: Why Financial Utility Is Rewriting Retail Loyalty

Retail loyalty is shifting from points‑based emotional incentives to financial utility that delivers immediate, measurable savings. Consumers now favor cash‑back, instant discounts, embedded financing, and automated benefit reimbursements over symbolic rewards. The trend is most pronounced in grocery and pharmacy...

By Total Retail
136 Hospitals with 5+ Magnet Designations
NewsMar 24, 2026

136 Hospitals with 5+ Magnet Designations

Approximately 2% of the nation’s 6,093 hospitals have earned Magnet designation five times or more, placing 136 facilities in an elite group. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has recognized 657 hospitals worldwide, with 136 achieving five or more designations and...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Erdene Announces 2025 Results - Provides Bayan Khundii Gold Mine and Exploration Update
NewsMar 24, 2026

Erdene Announces 2025 Results - Provides Bayan Khundii Gold Mine and Exploration Update

Erdene Resource Development completed construction of the high‑grade Bayan Khundii Gold Mine in Q3 2025 and began production in September, selling 7,434 oz of gold at a weighted‑average $4,187 per ounce, generating roughly $31 million in gross revenue. The mill operates near its 85,000‑oz...

By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
General Conditions: How They Are Evaluated in a Builder’s Risk Claim
NewsMar 24, 2026

General Conditions: How They Are Evaluated in a Builder’s Risk Claim

The article clarifies how general‑conditions costs are evaluated in builder’s risk claims, separating truly incremental expenses from fixed or duplicated overhead. It presents three typical claim scenarios—repair‑period costs, delay‑only costs, and combined repair‑and‑delay costs—and explains why only incremental or extended...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Swiss Federal Supreme Court Grants Jordan Chiles Request for Review of CAS Award
NewsMar 24, 2026

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Grants Jordan Chiles Request for Review of CAS Award

The Swiss Federal Supreme Court granted American gymnast Jordan Chiles a review of the Court of Arbitration for Sport award that stripped her 2024 Olympic bronze medal. The court applied Swiss arbitration law and invoked Article 190(a) of the Swiss Private...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
The Ampace Andes 1500 Is the First Power Station That Keeps Up With My Family’s Outdoor Activities
NewsMar 24, 2026

The Ampace Andes 1500 Is the First Power Station That Keeps Up With My Family’s Outdoor Activities

The Ampace Andes 1500 portable power station delivers 1,462 Wh of LiFePO₄‑based storage and 2,400 W continuous AC output, positioning it as a premium solution for serious outdoor enthusiasts. It charges to full capacity in just 55 minutes via AC and can replenish...

By Popular Mechanics
Iran Is Testing a Selective Strait of Hormuz Strategy that Could Deliver Another Shock to Oil Markets
NewsMar 24, 2026

Iran Is Testing a Selective Strait of Hormuz Strategy that Could Deliver Another Shock to Oil Markets

Iran is testing a selective passage strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only certain vessels to transit the waterway. Analysts describe the approach as a calibrated tactic that balances political leverage with economic self‑preservation. By targeting specific ships, Tehran...

By MarketWatch – Top Stories
United States Joins Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile, Jamaica and More Countries Offering Inclusive Tourism to International Tourists: Now...
NewsMar 24, 2026

United States Joins Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile, Jamaica and More Countries Offering Inclusive Tourism to International Tourists: Now...

The United States has officially joined Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile, Jamaica and other nations in a coordinated push for inclusive tourism, emphasizing accessibility for international visitors. Leveraging the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. is upgrading airports, hotels,...

By Travel And Tour World
How a Robot Named Bear Is Making Solar Farm Maintenance Safer and More Efficient
NewsMar 24, 2026

How a Robot Named Bear Is Making Solar Farm Maintenance Safer and More Efficient

Australia’s CSIRO has adapted mining‑grade robots into an autonomous platform called Bear to patrol large‑scale solar farms. In initial trials the robot mapped terrain, identified panel defects and compared its findings with human inspections. Equipped with LiDAR, RGB and thermal...

By RenewEconomy
EBA Consults On Draft Guidelines And RTS On Initial Margin Model Authorization
NewsMar 24, 2026

EBA Consults On Draft Guidelines And RTS On Initial Margin Model Authorization

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened consultations on draft guidelines and regulatory technical standards (RTS) for authorising internal initial‑margin models under EMIR 3. The proposals target counterparties whose monthly average non‑centrally cleared OTC derivatives exceed €750 billion (about $818 billion USD), requiring...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Infineon and DG Matrix Partner to Drive Solid-State Transformer Technology for AI Data Centers and Industrial Power Applications
NewsMar 24, 2026

Infineon and DG Matrix Partner to Drive Solid-State Transformer Technology for AI Data Centers and Industrial Power Applications

Infineon Technologies is partnering with solid‑state transformer specialist DG Matrix to provide its latest‑generation silicon‑carbide (SiC) power devices for the Interport multi‑port platform. The collaboration boosts the efficiency, power density and reliability of DG Matrix’s SST systems, which target AI...

By Semiconductor Today
2025 FLSA Litigation Metrics & Trends
NewsMar 24, 2026

2025 FLSA Litigation Metrics & Trends

Seyfarth Shaw’s Wage and Hour Litigation team released its 2025 FLSA litigation metrics, highlighting a 12% rise in federal wage‑and‑hour cases and a 9% increase in settlements compared with 2024. The report notes a surge in remote‑work overtime disputes and...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Geekplus Launches RoboShuttle V5 to Enable Fully Autonomous Warehouse Picking
NewsMar 24, 2026

Geekplus Launches RoboShuttle V5 to Enable Fully Autonomous Warehouse Picking

Geekplus unveiled the RoboShuttle V5 at LogiMAT 2026, upgrading its tote‑to‑person system with a native Robot Arm Picking Station for fully autonomous warehouse picking. The solution claims 99.99% accuracy, up to 700 units per hour, and a plug‑and‑play rollout in as...

By Robotics & Automation News
Haad Thip Turns  to Returnable Glass
NewsMar 24, 2026

Haad Thip Turns to Returnable Glass

Haad Thip Plc, the exclusive Coca‑Cola bottler for 14 southern Thai provinces, is targeting a rise in returnable glass bottle (RGB) revenue to 6‑7% of total sales this year, up from roughly 3% in FY2025. The move aims to offset...

By Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)
UF Health Taps New Vice President of RCM Business Support
NewsMar 24, 2026

UF Health Taps New Vice President of RCM Business Support

Peter Thompson has been appointed vice president of revenue cycle management business support at UF Health in Gainesville, Florida. He previously served as vice president of client services at BuoyFi, a medical‑debt‑management firm, and as executive vice president of business...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Force Majeure and LNG Contracts
NewsMar 24, 2026

Force Majeure and LNG Contracts

Recent attacks on Gulf LNG facilities, including Qatar's Ras Laffan plant, have driven JKM prices above $25 per MMBtu and tightened supply for Asia, which absorbs 86% of Hormuz‑transiting cargoes. In Europe, TTF prices have surged past $64 per MWh,...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Time Is Running Out to File Real Property Tax Complaints in Ohio for Tax Year 2025
NewsMar 24, 2026

Time Is Running Out to File Real Property Tax Complaints in Ohio for Tax Year 2025

The March 31, 2026 deadline closes the window for filing real‑property tax complaints in Ohio for tax year 2025. Nine counties must reappraise their 2025 assessments, while eleven are required to update values. These assessments, dated January 1, 2025, determine the property‑tax bills paid throughout...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
Federal Offshore Critical Minerals Leasing Gains Momentum Near CNMI
NewsMar 24, 2026

Federal Offshore Critical Minerals Leasing Gains Momentum Near CNMI

On March 18, 2026 the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued an Area Identification Recommendation covering more than 69 million acres offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, effectively doubling the original 35.5‑million‑acre request for information. The recommendation advances Executive...

By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)