Actabl Launches Integration Connecting ProfitSword Budgets with Hotel Effectiveness to Streamline Hotel Portfolio Labor Planning
Actabl announced an integration that links ProfitSword labor budgets directly to Hotel Effectiveness labor‑planning tools, allowing financial targets to flow automatically into operational schedules. The connection eliminates the manual reconciliation that typically separates finance and operations, cutting hours of work and reducing errors. By providing a unified labor view across properties, the solution helps hotel chains spot variances, control one of their largest expenses, and maintain consistent staffing standards. Early adopters such as Hospitality America are already reporting faster, more accurate labor planning.
‘Merger Synergies’: CBS News Fires Workers, Shutters 100 Year Old CBS Radio
CBS News, now owned by Larry Ellison after his 2025 acquisition, announced a 6% workforce reduction, cutting roughly 60 employees, and the shutdown of the century‑old CBS News Radio service. Management framed the moves as a strategic realignment to address...
Can Central Asia Become a New Hub in the Global Fertilizer Market?
Central Asian states are mobilising substantial resources to become a new fertilizer hub, with Kazakhstan targeting 6 million tonnes of potash by 2028, Uzbekistan scaling green ammonia, and Turkmenistan expanding phosphate output. The region’s existing gas‑chemical complexes, such as KazAzot and...
Jury Awards $22.5M Verdict in Pregnancy Accommodation Lawsuit
An Ohio jury held Total Quality Logistics 90% responsible for a wrongful‑death claim after denying a high‑risk pregnant employee’s request to work from home, awarding $22.5 million of a $25 million verdict. The employee, Chelsea Walsh, sought remote work based on doctors’...
RES Group to Deliver Asset Management Services at Nala Renewables’ 217MW Solar-Plus-Storage Portfolio
RES Group has secured an asset‑management mandate for Nala Renewables’ 217 MW solar‑plus‑storage portfolio operating across Lithuania, Belgium and Greece. The agreement covers both photovoltaic and battery‑energy‑storage system (BESS) assets, aiming to maximise long‑term value through integrated operational services. RES builds...
European Scripted TV Production on Downward Trend as Shorter Seasons and Episode Runtimes Define New Normal
European scripted TV production is entering a downturn, with the European Audiovisual Observatory reporting fewer episodes per season and shorter episode runtimes after a growth peak in 2022. The shift reflects a broader market correction as streaming platforms curb original‑content...
Rohde & Schwarz Amplifiers Enable High-Field Immunity Testing Expansion at IB Lenhardt Lab
IBL Lab GmbH, the DAkkS‑accredited EMC test facility of IB Lenhardt AG, has upgraded its high‑field immunity testing with a suite of Rohde & Schwarz amplifiers, including the BBA300‑FG180 covering 6‑18 GHz. The new configuration, featuring direct antenna mounting, pushes field strengths beyond...
Montreal's MET Airport to Launch Commercial Flights This Summer
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) will open a new 21,000‑square‑metre terminal on June 15, 2026, adding nine boarding bridges and a 900‑seat lounge. The facility will initially host Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation, offering coast‑to‑coast Canadian routes and space for future...
India Launches Six Textile Export Support Centres
India announced the establishment of six Textile Export Facilitation Centres across key production clusters, including Surat, Karur, Ichalkaranji, Jaipur, Varanasi and Ludhiana. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to lift the country's textile exports to $100 billion by 2030....
Slovakia Deploys 243 MW of Solar in 2025
Slovakia installed 243 MW of new solar capacity in 2025, bringing cumulative photovoltaic capacity to 1.357 GW. The additions comprised 124 MW residential, 102 MW commercial‑industrial and 17 MW utility‑scale, largely fueled by the Green for Households subsidy and EU Resilience and Recovery Fund support....
Australia and EU Agree Sweeping Trade Deal in Face of Global Uncertainty
Australia and the European Union have signed a sweeping free‑trade agreement valued at about A$10 bn ($7 bn), ending eight years of negotiations. The pact eliminates almost all tariffs on Australian agricultural products and expands cooperation on defence, critical minerals, and space....
Akiem Orders First Battery-Electric Vectron
Akiem, a European rolling‑stock leasing firm, signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 80 battery‑electric dual‑mode Vectron locomotives, including a firm order for 50 units and an option for 30 more. The locomotives replace the diesel engine...
Build with ReFiBuy Opens Commerce Intelligence Engine to Developers
ReFiBuy announced early‑access to Build with ReFiBuy, a developer platform that exposes its Commerce Intelligence Engine via REST API, MCP server and CLI. The service lets brands, retailers, partners and AI‑agent builders enrich, distribute and monitor product catalogs for AI‑driven...
Fatty Liver Breakthrough: A Common Vitamin Shows Promise
Researchers at UNIST and partner institutions identified microRNA‑93 as a central driver of metabolic‑associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) and demonstrated that vitamin B3 (niacin) can suppress this molecule, restoring SIRT1 activity and reducing liver fat in mice. The study, published in...
Radiopharmaceutical Clinical Trials in 2026: How to De-Risk Isotope Supply, Imaging Variability, and Regulatory Pathways
Radiopharmaceutical clinical trials are becoming a high‑velocity segment in 2026, but they remain vulnerable to three predictable bottlenecks: isotope supply chain fragility, imaging variability, and regulatory pathway selection. Axcellant, a boutique CRO with an integrated imaging core lab, demonstrates that...
Global Invacom and SatWave Arrays Inc. Sign MoU for Commercial Production of Next-Gen FPA
Global Invacom Group and Satwave Arrays have signed an MoU to co‑develop a motorised, pan‑and‑tilt flat‑panel antenna capable of operating across Ka/Ku‑band LEO, MEO and GEO satellites. The antenna will be compact, lightweight and ruggedised for defense and commercial use,...
PBH Opens Wine & Books Concept Resort in the Algarve
Portuguese hotel group PBH launched the Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort on March 1, 2026, investing roughly €12 million ($13 million) to rebrand the former VidaMar Algarve property. The 250‑room luxury retreat sits within the protected Reserva Natural dos...
Airtel Tests Starlink to Connect 4G Phones Even Without Network Signal
Airtel Africa successfully tested Starlink Mobile, allowing standard 4G phones to connect directly to SpaceX’s satellite constellation in areas without terrestrial signal. The trial demonstrated messaging, WhatsApp calls, and financial transactions over satellite links. Airtel plans to roll out the...
At Sweden’s Book Industry Day, Print, Audio, and Pricing Collide
Sweden’s 2025 book market showed a rare reversal, with print sales climbing 7% to capture roughly 68% of total revenue, while the overall market exceeded SEK 5 billion (about $535 million). Government subsidies of SEK 304 million (≈$32.5 million) for school book access helped fuel the...
The Hidden Cost of Cybersecurity Specialization: Losing Foundational Skills
Cybersecurity teams are increasingly specialized, but this focus erodes the foundational understanding needed to see the full risk picture. The loss of context leads to misaligned tool choices, fragmented risk communication, and slower incident response. Bryan Simon argues that without...
Molecular Solar Battery Stores Energy for Days, Yields Hydrogen on Demand
Researchers at Ulm University and Friedrich‑Schiller‑Universität Jena have created a water‑soluble redox copolymer that functions as a molecular solar battery, achieving over 80% charging efficiency and storing energy for several days. The stored electrons can be released on demand as...
Menstrual Hormones May Worsen ADHD Symptoms in Medicated Women
A pilot study of thirty adult women with ADHD who take amphetamine‑based stimulants found that symptom severity and negative mood spike during the menstrual phase, while mid‑follicular days show milder symptoms. Daily medication dosages remained unchanged across the cycle, indicating...
Synthetic DNA Manufacturing Hub Set Up in Boston by Artis BioSolutions
Artis BioSolutions, a San Diego‑based advanced therapies firm, has launched a synthetic DNA manufacturing hub in Boston using Syngoi Technologies' proprietary enzymatic platform. The new site complements its GMP manufacturing facility in Watertown, creating a bi‑continental network with an existing...
Sony Music Acquires Nordic Dance Label One Seven Music, Taps Co-Founder Janus Barnewitz as New MD of Sony Music Denmark
Sony Music Entertainment has acquired the Nordic dance label One Seven Music and appointed its co‑founder Janus Barnewitz as Managing Director of Sony Music Denmark. The deal builds on a 14‑year partnership, though financial terms were not disclosed. Barnewitz, who previously led disco:wax...
How To Determine What Paid Media Channels Are Right for You via @Sejournal, @Timothyjjensen
Choosing the right paid‑media channel is critical for new advertisers. The article outlines a decision framework that starts with clear business goals, brand familiarity, and product‑market fit, then moves to data availability, conversion tracking, budget size, and creative assets. It...
Up To 17-Hour Nonstop Flights: Cathay Pacific's 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026
Cathay Pacific will launch ten new ultra‑long‑haul routes in 2026, highlighted by a 17‑hour‑plus nonstop service between Hong Kong and Dallas/Fort Worth. Daily departures rise 9% to 174, though the combined network remains below its 2018 peak after merging Cathay...
Why Digital PR Is Essential for Modern Businesses
Digital public relations has moved from a nice‑to‑have tactic to a strategic imperative as consumers spend the majority of their time online. Unlike traditional PR, digital PR blends storytelling, influencer outreach, and SEO to secure high‑authority backlinks and media placements...
U.S. Home Prices Barely Budged in February
U.S. home prices in February barely moved, rising just 0.1% month‑over‑month—the slowest pace in seven months—while year‑over‑year growth stood at 1.9%. The Redfin Home Price Index shows price gains in only a handful of metros, with 16 of the nation’s...
Biotech Investors Set to Meet with Key Congressional Panel
A bipartisan congressional commission focused on maintaining U.S. leadership in biotechnology will host a meeting with leading biotech investors next week. The investors, representing venture capital firms and industry funds, aim to discuss policy gaps, funding mechanisms, and regulatory hurdles....
Powering Up: How Sentry Equipment Has Lasted 100 Years in Manufacturing and What It Has Planned for 100 More
Sentry Equipment, a century‑old, employee‑owned manufacturer, celebrated 40 years as an ESOP while expanding beyond traditional power‑generation equipment. The company has diversified into water and wastewater infrastructure, acquiring Rebuild‑it Services to rebuild aging treatment assets. Internally, Sentry invested in fiber‑optic...
U.S. And Japan Agree On Quadrupling SM-3 Missile Production In Japan
The United States and Japan agreed to quadruple production of Standard Missile‑3 Block IIA missiles in Japan after a summit between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The deal builds on Raytheon's $8.4 billion contract expansion and aims to...
AiStrike Launches Continuous Detection Engineering at RSA 2026
AiStrike unveiled Continuous Detection Engineering at RSA 2026, a platform that shifts security operations from reactive alert triage to proactive, detection‑as‑code optimization. The solution claims up to a 90% reduction in alert noise by continuously validating and refining detection rules...
The Sunset Hotel in Vancouver Re-Launches
The Sunset Hotel in downtown Vancouver has reopened under independent local management after Sonder’s 2025 wind‑down. The 50‑suite, apartment‑style property offers nearly 600 sq ft. suites with full kitchens and private balconies. Situated about 2.5 km from BC Place, it aims to capture demand...
United’s 250-Plane Order Includes More Lie-Flat Seats — and Snack Bars
United Airlines announced a $250‑plus aircraft order slated for delivery by 2028, featuring the custom‑designed A321 Coastliner and the long‑range A321XLR. The new narrow‑bodies will carry additional lie‑flat Polaris suites, expanded Premium Plus seats, and economy‑class snack bars, signaling a push...
Beyond AI: How 3D Surgical Intelligence Is Expanding Radiology’s Clinical Impact
Radiology is extending its diagnostic role by delivering patient‑specific 3D surface models that surgeons can manipulate for pre‑operative planning. Studies show these digital models reduce operating‑room time, lower complication rates, and improve surgical predictability across orthopedics, oncology, and reconstructive procedures....
Ramon.Space, Ingrasys Aim To Fly Prototype Orbital Data Center In 2027
Ramon.Space and Taiwan‑based Ingrasys announced plans to launch a prototype orbital data‑center in 2027, with additional flights slated for 2028. The partnership builds on a 2023 agreement to produce radiation‑hardened electronics in high volume, aiming to create scalable computing infrastructure...
More Home Sellers than Buyers, a Lot More
Redfin data reveals a record housing imbalance in February, with 630,000 more sellers than buyers – a 30 % year‑over‑year increase and the widest gap since 2013. Despite mortgage rates near four‑year lows, demand remains muted, turning most U.S. metros into...
FlareFlow to Present Inaugural Vertical Drama Love Fan Awards in Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)
FlareFlow will serve as presenting partner for the inaugural Vertical Drama Love Fan Awards, slated for April 23 at Los Angeles’ El Portal Theatre. The ceremony, created by Jen Cooper, will honor English‑language vertical drama released in 2025, with all nominations and winners decided...
Xona Targets Real-Time Threat Response in OT Remote Access
Xona Systems unveiled an Active Defense capability that automatically reacts to suspicious behavior during OT remote‑access sessions. The feature links detection platforms to session‑level enforcement, enabling actions such as step‑up authentication, access limitation, or session termination in real time. Initially,...
Appcharge Reaches $1 Billion in Annualized DTC Transaction Volume | Exclusive
Appcharge announced that its customers’ direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) transaction volume has reached $1 billion as of March 23, 2026, up from $500 million in July 2025. The Tel‑Aviv‑based firm raised a $58 million Series B round in August 2025 to expand its web‑store and revenue‑pipeline tools for game developers....
What OpenAI’s 4% Checkout Fee Means for the Future of Commerce
OpenAI has added a 4 % checkout fee for Shopify merchants selling through ChatGPT, aiming to offset its roughly $400 million monthly cash burn. The fee undercuts Amazon’s 8‑15 % referral rates, positioning OpenAI as the first platform to monetize the emerging agentic...
Winning the Energy Transition on Oʻahu: It’s Not About Technology
Oʻahu’s clean‑energy roadmap is technically viable, with solar, batteries, district cooling and limited wind meeting the island’s roughly 6,000 GWh annual demand. The real obstacles are land‑use constraints, a fragmented regulatory and interconnection process, and high electricity costs that threaten affordability....
TRA Budapest 2026
The Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026 will take place in Budapest, Hungary from 18‑21 May 2026. As Europe’s flagship transport research and innovation conference, TRA brings together academia, industry, policymakers and civil society to discuss all transport modes and mobility...
After Its Shock Cancellation, "One of the Best" Fantasy Series Is Set for a Comeback – with a Twist
Amazon abruptly cancelled "The Wheel of Time" in May 2025 despite the series earning 81%‑97% Rotten Tomatoes scores and strong fan enthusiasm. One year later, IP owner iwot Studios announced a partnership with Arcane producer Thomas Vu and Initiate Entertainment...
Presidio Endeavor Sharpens Wisconsin National Guard Readiness
The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs hosted the inaugural Presidio Endeavor wargame on March 11‑12, bringing together the state National Guard’s joint Army and Air staffs, emergency management officials, U.S. Northern Command and the National Guard Bureau. Designed by wargame...
By the Numbers: FY2025 Dredging Stats Released
The Dredging Contractors of America reported $1.8 billion in FY2025 federal dredging awards, all performed by U.S.-owned, U.S.-crewed Jones Act vessels. While large channel expansions tapered, core maintenance dredging stayed steady, and 74% of projects incorporated beneficial use of material for...
CoMotion Miami 2026
CoMotion Miami 2026, the seventh edition of the mobility conference, will take place April 28‑29 in Miami, Florida. The two‑day event promises panels, workshops, demos, and networking sessions featuring leading thought‑leaders, policy makers, and transport agencies. Attendees will include founders,...
Advance Metals Expands Gold Footprint at Happy Valley with Strong Maiden Drilling Results
Advance Metals Limited announced that its maiden regional drilling at the Happy Valley Project in Victoria has identified new gold mineralization zones beyond the core deposit, expanding the known 13‑km trend. The Queen of the Hills prospect returned up to...
How Far Has AM in Healthcare Really Come? Find Out at RAPID + TCT 2026
The RAPID + TCT 2026 Healthcare Conference track highlighted how additive manufacturing (AM) is moving from theoretical potential to concrete production in medicine. Speakers covered scaling custom orthotics through standardized workflows, navigating FDA‑driven documentation via OEM collaborations, and using bioprinting to create...
Nephila Capital’s Flagship Syndicate 2357 Reports 48% Higher Profit for 2025
Nephila Capital’s flagship Lloyd’s Syndicate 2357 posted a 48% profit jump in 2025, delivering $235.6 million versus $159 million the prior year. Gross written premiums fell to about $465 million from $610 million as the syndicate scaled back capacity and closed legacy exposures. After...