Driver Behavior, Not Mileage or Road Conditions, Emerges as Dominant Factor in Commercial Vehicle Collisions
Motive’s 2026 AI Road Safety Report, analyzing 1.2 billion hours of dash‑cam video across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, finds driver behavior—not mileage, road conditions, or external factors—to be the chief predictor of commercial‑vehicle collisions. The data shows a 9.5% year‑over‑year drop in severe crashes and a 7.7% decline in injuries, especially among long‑haul, heavy‑duty fleets. Collision risk spikes dramatically at 3 a.m., around dusk, and during early‑morning hours, driven largely by drowsiness, aggression and distraction. State‑level results vary, with Florida cutting collisions by 42.6% while Rhode Island saw a rise despite low baseline volumes.
Preservation Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Renovation of Kennedy Center
A coalition of eight preservation groups has sued the Trump administration over the planned two‑year closure and renovation of the Kennedy Center. The plaintiffs argue the renovation could involve demolition and structural changes without required reviews by the National Capital...
Pay Up, Or Lose Your License, FCC Orders Maria Guel
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered the owner of a cluster of Spanish‑language evangelical stations, led by Maria Guel, to settle overdue regulatory fees or face revocation of KZAM‑FM’s broadcast license. The Wichita Falls Class A FM, purchased for $122,000 in...
FiDi Condo Building Changes Hands in Secret $93M Sale
Eenhorn, a Grand Rapids‑based real‑estate investor, purchased the 62‑unit 1 Park Row condominium tower in Manhattan’s Financial District for $93 million. The building, originally developed by Circle F Capital, had been plagued by construction delays and a $50 million loan dispute before the sale. Units,...
FAA Updates GNSS Interference Guide Months After First Release
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued Version 1.1 of its GPS/GNSS Interference Resource Guide, just three months after the initial release. The update adds detailed cockpit instructions for spotting interference, such as time shifts, map anomalies, and false terrain alerts. It...
GTA 6 Seems Set on Delivering Perfection, but Do Gamers Really Need This Obsessive Level of Detail? I Think So
Rockstar Games is nearing the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, slated for November 19, after roughly eight years of full development. Leaked information reveals a procedural breakable‑glass system and potentially hundreds of thousands of NPC dialogue lines, underscoring the studio’s obsession...
Does Your Android Auto Keep Disconnecting? What to Do About It - for Now
Android Auto users are reporting frequent disconnections on both wired and wireless links, primarily affecting Google Pixel devices and Samsung Galaxy S26 phones. The issue surfaced after the March Pixel software drop and has spread across multiple phone generations. Temporary work‑arounds...
Takeover Chatter Swirls Around Jefferies with Japan’s SMFG a Rumored Suitor
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is reportedly assessing a bid for U.S. investment bank Jefferies, prompting a modest rally in the lender’s stock. Jefferies shares have slumped 34% this year after exposure to bankrupt auto‑parts maker First Brands, though...
U.S. Marine Corps Destroys Drone Target With MADIS System
The U.S. Marine Corps recently employed its Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) to destroy a hostile drone during a live‑fire training exercise. The successful interception demonstrated MADIS’s ability to engage small, low‑observable aerial threats in real time. The test...
Crocs Steps Into Caledonia Park
Crocs has signed a lease for a 1,754 sq ft outlet store at Caledonia Park in Scotland, slated to open in April. The outlet will showcase the brand’s core and seasonal collections, including clogs, sandals, slides and a dedicated Jibbitz™ charm personalization...
Italy's Repossi Opens Harrods London Boutique
Italian jewellery house Repossi opened a boutique inside Harrods in London on March 24, 2026, showcasing its Antifer, Serti sur Vide and Berbere collections. The launch features a Harrods‑exclusive Berbere Chromatic ring crafted in yellow gold with green lacquer. Creative direction by...
Zoic Studios Names Raphael A. Pimentel Director of Animation
Zoic Studios has named Raphael A. Pimentel as its new Director of Animation, overseeing animation for feature films, episodic series, commercials, and experiential projects. Pimentel arrives from Luma Pictures, where he directed animation teams in Los Angeles, Melbourne, and Vancouver...
Nepal Rolls Out Integrated Digital System, Faces Acceptance Problem with Nagarik App
Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs has linked its Centralized Citizenship Management Information System with the National Identity Management Information System, creating a unified digital platform for citizenship certificates and national ID cards. The integration is live at 12 pilot service...
Adobe, Nasdaq and Samsung Are 2026 Digiday Video and TV Awards Finalists
Finalists for the 2026 Digiday Video and TV Awards highlight a shift toward immersive, audience‑driven storytelling, with brands treating video as a core business engine. Adobe’s “Great Big Giant MAX Creator Challenge” earned 36.3 million interactions and a 6 % engagement rate,...
How to Solve the Bluemont Manor Strongbox Puzzles in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert’s Bluemont Manor introduces two strongbox puzzles that test players’ button‑press timing and wheel‑rotation logic. The northern box unlocks the Oath of Darkness earring after a specific five‑step button sequence, while the southern box requires precise scroll counts on...
Top 8 Locked in After Harry and Wanwue Depart AUSTRALIAN IDOL
Australian Idol’s Tuesday episode featured a double elimination, sending Harry Lamb and Wanwue Tarpeh home and cementing a Top 8. The show has now shifted entirely to public voting, removing judges from the final decision‑making process. The remaining contestants—Charlie Moon, Harlan...
Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne Celebrates Renovation With Beachside Event
Miami’s iconic Ritz‑Carlton Key Biscayne has reopened after a $100 million, 25‑year‑overdue renovation. The beachside celebration, hosted by developer Gencom, showcased a redesigned resort featuring open‑air architecture, expanded dining venues, a 30,000‑sq‑ft spa, and new family‑focused amenities such as a Ritz...
Cannondale Parts Ways with UK Distributor
Cannondale has terminated its UK distribution agreement with Saddleback, opting for a direct‑to‑dealer model under Pon.Bike UK. Starting 16 April, retailers will access Cannondale products through Pon.Bike’s B2B platform, with the Pon.Bike sales team handling backorders and future inventory. The partnership,...
Berg Insight Sees Steady Growth for Public Transport ITS in Europe and North America Through 2030
Market research firm Berg Insight projects the public‑transport intelligent transport systems (ITS) market in Europe to rise from roughly $2.9 billion in 2025 to $3.6 billion by 2030, and North America from about $1.3 billion to $1.8 billion, reflecting a mid‑single‑digit CAGR of about...
Ninja Explores Riyadh Listing as Saudi Market Holds Steady Despite Tensions
Saudi quick‑commerce startup Ninja, founded in 2022, is weighing a Riyadh IPO after posting roughly $1 billion in 2025 revenue and targeting $1.6 billion in 2026. The company secured $250 million of funding in 2025, lifting its valuation to $1.5 billion and joining Saudi...
OpenAI’s Sora Is Headed to that Great Data Center in the Sky
OpenAI announced it will discontinue its AI video‑generation product Sora, shutting down both the consumer app and the developer API. The decision follows low user adoption, high compute costs, and mounting controversy over harmful deep‑fake content. OpenAI is redirecting resources...
Priority Health Appoints Brian Steele, DO, as Chief Medical Officer
Priority Health announced the appointment of Brian Steele, DO, as senior vice president and chief medical officer, effective April 6, 2026. Steele will oversee the health plan's clinical, pharmacy, and population‑health programs, aiming to deepen value‑based care and improve member...
Rocco DiSpirito’s Italian-American Brasserie, Bar Rocco, Is Now Open in New York City
Bar Rocco, a 108‑seat Italian‑American brasserie helmed by celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, opened this month in the Kimpton Era Midtown hotel adjacent to Rockefeller Center. The venue offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring steaks, pastas, seafood, and inventive cocktails. It...
Tubi Announces F1 Altcasts, New Content, and More Ad Types
Tubi unveiled a suite of new ad formats at IAB NewFronts, including the interactive Scene Sense overlay and pause‑time carousel ads that tie messaging to on‑screen content. The streamer also announced original creator‑driven series aimed at Gen Z and a partnership...
IKEA Plan and Order Point Has Opened in Kingsway West Retail Park
IKEA opened its first Plan and Order Point in Dundee on March 23, offering a dedicated space for kitchen, bedroom and living‑room design consultations. The 2,500‑sq‑ft venue showcases ten kitchen concepts, eight PAX wardrobe solutions and a curated selection of...
March 24 Business Watch: Helium Capacity Taken Out in Qatar; Novartis to Pay $2 Billion for Small Molecule
Missile strikes in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone knocked 14% of the complex’s helium capacity offline, removing roughly 5% of global supply. Novartis agreed to pay $2 billion for Synnovation Therapeutics' PI3Kα inhibitor portfolio, bolstering its oncology pipeline. Ecolab announced a...
MIFF 2026: Early Bird Applications Open for 37°South Market
Early‑bird applications for the Melbourne International Film Festival’s 37°South Market are now open until 13 April, with discounted rates for producers seeking financing. The four‑day market will take place in August in Melbourne, offering one‑on‑one meetings, pitch sessions, and roundtables that...
Capital One Venture Vs. Capital One VentureOne: Which Card Delivers More Value?
Capital One’s Venture and VentureOne cards target everyday spenders and travelers, differing mainly in annual fee and rewards structure. Venture offers a $95 fee, a 75,000‑mile sign‑up bonus, a $250 travel credit, and 2 Miles per dollar on general purchases, while...
DPIIT Partners with Blue Star to Boost Startup Innovation in Manufacturing
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Blue Star Limited to accelerate startup innovation in India’s manufacturing sector. The partnership targets emerging technology domains such as HVAC, digital solutions, advanced...
Iran Wiped 50 Israeli Firms’ Data, Hacked Cameras, Official Says
Iran-linked hackers have intensified cyber operations against Israel since the recent war, wiping data from more than 50 small Israeli firms and breaching dozens of security cameras. Israel's National Cyber Directorate confirmed that critical infrastructure such as energy grids, banks...
OpenAI Set to Raise About $10 Billion From MGX, Coatue, Thrive
OpenAI is close to securing roughly $10 billion from a new venture round, bringing its latest fundraising total to about $120 billion. The round values the company at approximately $730 billion post‑money. Abu Dhabi‑based MGX, Coatue Management and Thrive Capital are leading the...
Hyatt’s AI Captures Customers Sooner, Improving Sales and Productivity
Hyatt has revamped its website with a generative‑AI interface that lets travelers search by intent—such as desired climate or amenities—rather than the traditional city, date and room type fields. The AI‑driven experience captures interest earlier in the booking journey, boosting...
Energy Costs Are Crushing Americans From Three Sides at Once
U.S. households face a perfect storm as gasoline prices hit $3.91 per gallon—a 30% jump this year—while residential electricity rates climb to 18.05 cents per kilowatt‑hour, a 21% rise since 2022. Natural‑gas costs remain elevated, and the surge is fueled...
Mines Add to Escalating Threat Environment in Strait of Hormuz
Windward AI’s latest daily update warns that Iranian naval mines have been placed in the Strait of Hormuz, adding a covert, sub‑surface danger to an already constrained waterway. The mines, both moored and limpet‑style, use magnetic and acoustic sensors to...
Laguna Beach Is Having a High-School Reunion on the Roku Channel
Roku Channel will air a Laguna Beach reunion on April 10, marking the series' 20‑year anniversary. The special is moderated by Casey Wilson and features most of the original cast, including Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari. Notable absences are Spencer...
SPA Taps Former Matchbox Exec SAMANTHA TURI for Commercial Role
Screen Producers Australia (SPA) has appointed Samantha Turi, former Director of Business & Legal Affairs at Matchbox Pictures, to lead its newly created commercial strategy role. Turi brings over a decade of experience negotiating rights and structuring deals across scripted...
Cribbs Continues to Expand Dining Offering with Loungers Letting
Cribbs Mall in the South West has secured Loungers’ Picaro Lounge, signing a 15‑year lease for a 4,600‑sq‑ft space in its food court. The new venue, part of Loungers’ 250‑location chain, aims to attract Gen Z diners with its brunch...
Public Finance Attorneys in Demand in Competitive Lateral Recruiting Environment
Public‑finance law firms are facing a surge in lateral hiring competition, with firms like Nixon Peabody actively recruiting partners and associates to deepen their benches. Recruiters describe the market as “near‑unprecedented,” emphasizing attorneys who bring existing client relationships and niche expertise....
Tesla Sold ‘Self-Driving’ Software for $10,000. Now It Faces a Legal Fight
Tesla is being sued in Australia after selling its Full Self‑Driving (FSD) software for about AU$10,100 (≈US$6,600) to owners of Model 3 and Y vehicles equipped with older HW3 hardware that cannot access the feature’s full capabilities. Owner Andy Young filed...
Montperia Files Plans for Borough Park Mixed-Use Project
Woodside‑based developer Montperia Group has filed a rezoning application to build a 13‑story, 150‑unit mixed‑use development at 900 60th Street in Brooklyn’s Borough Park. The project, spanning 108,000 sq ft, will feature 35‑42 permanently affordable units for households earning 60‑80% of area median income, 5,500 sq ft...
Laser Eye Surgeons Should Be Vigilant for P. Lilacinum Infection
Three patients developed fungal keratitis after laser eye surgery at a New York clinic in December 2024, with Purpureocillium lilacinum confirmed in two cases. The infections prompted the clinic to halt procedures and triggered a health‑department review that uncovered incomplete...
Triggerfish Animation Studios Selects Bristol for UK Base
Triggerfish Animation Studios has opened a new UK base in Bristol, occupying the Royal Talbot Buildings. The location leverages Bristol’s UNESCO City of Film status and strong animation ecosystem, and is backed by a £25 million (≈$32 million) Creative Places Growth Fund...
Exhibitor Viewpoint: Broadcast Bionics at the NAB Show
Broadcast Bionics, the maker of audience‑engagement platform BionicStudio, is gearing up for the 2026 NAB Show with several product upgrades. The company has embedded Augmented Intelligence tools that automate transcription, summarization and topic detection, and is rolling out BionicStudio on...
Why the Best Hedge Against Global Chaos Is a Very Large Hotel Company
IHG CEO Elie Maalouf told investors at the Berlin hotel forum that constant uncertainty demands scale and diversification. He noted that Europe continues to generate the bulk of IHG’s travel demand, while the company is chasing faster growth in eastern...
Tycoon God Game Sintopia Is Black & White Above, Dungeon Keeper Below, and It's Releasing in April
Team 17 and Piraknights announce Sintopia, a hybrid god‑simulation and management game launching on April 16. The title positions players as middle managers of Hell, balancing automated sin‑processing factories below with a bucolic surface world of plant‑based humans above. Players can influence...
Star of Popular BBC Crime Series Compared to Inspector Morse Confirms Exit Ahead of New Season
Gerran Howell, who played DC Simon Evans in BBC's crime‑drama Ludwig, has confirmed he will not return for season two. The first season, debuting in 2024, earned praise and drew comparisons to the classic Inspector Morse series. BBC has confirmed...
Poland Faced a Surge in Cyberattacks in 2025, Including a Major Assault on the Energy Sector
Poland recorded a dramatic rise in cyber activity in 2025, logging roughly 270,000 attacks—2.5 times more than the previous year. The most serious incident was a destructive infiltration of a combined heat‑and‑power plant on Dec. 29, affecting services for about 500,000...
Can An Electric Snowmobile Become The Tesla Of Winter Tourism?
Taiga Motors, a Canadian firm, has launched three electric snowmobile models aimed at European ski resorts seeking to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions. To date, the company has shipped roughly 2,000 units across France, Norway and other Alpine markets. While the upfront...
The Marsden Point Refinery Probably Wouldn’t Be the Saviour Shane Jones Is Telling You It Is. Here’s Why
New Zealand’s Marsden Point refinery shut in 2022 was a private business decision, not a direct government order as some politicians claim. The plant had supplied up to 70% of the nation’s fuel before closing, but relied on imported Middle‑Eastern...
RAC Could Jump-Start London’s IPO Engine with Bumper £5bn Float
Roadside assistance provider RAC is preparing a potential £5 billion ($6.4 billion) flotation on the London Stock Exchange, marking the largest UK IPO in years. Private‑equity owners CVC Capital Partners and Silver Lake are reportedly lining up to sell their stakes, which...