HPE Struggled With Asset Sale Required in DOJ Antitrust Deal
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is attempting to sell its Instant On networking business to satisfy a U.S. Justice Department antitrust condition tied to its planned acquisition of Juniper Networks. Court records show that the assets attracted only modest bids ranging from $1 million to $15 million, indicating limited investor interest. The divestiture is part of a June settlement that remains under attack by a coalition of states claiming it insufficiently protects competition. HPE’s ability to complete the sale will influence the timing and certainty of the Juniper takeover.
Asheville Regional Airport Begins TSA Support Drive
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) announced a community‑driven support initiative for its Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who are working without pay due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown. Approximately 96 TSA team members at AVL are affected, prompting the...
CoinPoker Levels Up High-Stakes Scene with Rake-Free $10,000 World Championship
CoinPoker announced its 2026 Heads Up Cash Game World Championship, running from April 6 to May 3, 2026. The tournament features both No‑Limit Hold’em and Pot‑Limit Omaha formats with $50/$100 minimum blinds, a $10,000 buy‑in and a 50% contribution match on player...
SWISSPORT’S MATCHBOX PLATFORM ACHIEVES ISO 27001, 27017 AND 27018 CERTIFICATIONS
Swissport’s Matchbox, a cloud‑based travel document validation platform, has earned ISO 27001, ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 certifications, confirming its information‑security, cloud‑security and privacy controls. The platform already validates more than four million passengers with 100% accuracy on inadmissible traveler...
Worshippers of Cthulhu for Xbox Series Launches March 27
Crytivo and Crazy Goat Games announced that the Xbox Series X|S version of the Lovecraft‑inspired city builder Worshippers of Cthulhu will launch on March 27, 2026. The title first entered Early Access on PC in October 2024 and received a...
Coal India Board Approves up to 35% Divestment in SECL via OFS and up to 25% in Mahanadi Coalfields
Coal India Ltd's board approved selling up to 35% of its stake in South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) via an Offer for Sale and issuing fresh equity up to 10% of post‑issue capital. It also cleared a divestment of up...
UBS Curbs Sale of Some FX Products to Swiss Clients After Losses
UBS Group AG has been barred from offering range target profit forwards (RTPFs) to Swiss retail clients after the products caused deep losses for a small group of investors last year. The bank now limits RTPFs to professional investors and...
BlueOval SK Delays Layoffs at Kentucky Battery Plant
Ford and SK On are winding down their $11.4 billion BlueOval SK battery joint venture, prompting a delay in the planned layoffs at the Glendale, Kentucky plant. The initial cut of roughly 1,500 workers, slated for mid‑February, has been pushed back, with...
Hosted PBX in Hospitality: What Hotel Owners Should Re-Evaluate in 2026
Hotel operators are re‑examining their hosted PBX deployments as 2026 brings new operational demands. While hosted systems eliminated on‑site hardware, many still mirror legacy PBX architectures, limiting flexibility for modern integrations. Cost predictability is eroding due to scaling licensing fees...
STALKER 2 DLC Reveals Its Main Characters
The upcoming STALKER 2 DLC reintroduces the fan‑favorite character Zulu, the hard‑drinking Duty mercenary first seen in STALKER: Call of Pripyat. Alongside Zulu, the expansion will spotlight Mavka, a Freedom faction stalker whose backstory remains largely untold. Early footage reveals new...
For CSX, Drones Are An Important Item In The Toolbox
CSX has turned drones from a proof‑of‑concept into an enterprise‑wide asset, now operating over 250 unmanned aircraft across its rail network. More than 350 employees hold FAA Part 107 certifications, enabling eight departments to leverage aerial data for inspections, mapping and...
Bridging the Gap: AML Regulations and ESG Requirements in Harmony
Financial institutions are increasingly aligning anti‑money laundering (AML) regulations with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements, recognizing that both risk domains overlap. Recent regulatory updates, such as the AML Act of 2020, embed ESG considerations into sanctions screening, SAR reporting,...
What CFPB Servicer Complaints Are Signaling to Mortgage Brokers Right Now
Mortgage servicer complaints surged in 2025, with the CFPB receiving 24,616 filings, up from the previous year. Trouble‑during‑payment complaints rose to 12,652 and struggle‑to‑pay complaints reached 5,962, reflecting growing borrower stress. Industry experts link the uptick to higher delinquencies, especially...
CIM Hits Celebrity-Backed Goodtime Hotel With $150M Foreclosure Suit
CIM Group has filed a $150 million foreclosure lawsuit against the owners of Miami Beach’s Goodtime Hotel, alleging default on a loan that was originally $164 million and later reduced to $152 million. The hotel, a 266‑room property developed by Eric Birnbaum, Michael...
PDP’s Wireless Guitar Controller Has Returned to Its Best Price to Date
PDP's Riffmaster wireless guitar controller, originally priced at $129.99 and later $149.99, is now on sale for $99.99 across major retailers. The discount applies to Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 versions. The controller features color‑coded fret buttons, a built‑in...
Mayor Moreno, Regional Leaders Share Details of Master Plan for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Mayor Helena Moreno and regional leaders unveiled the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Master Plan, a ten‑year roadmap to accommodate projected growth to 8.6‑9.7 million departing passengers. The plan calls for a second terminal, 10‑15 new gates, upgraded roadways,...
McDermott Vessels Earn ISO 50001 Certification for Offshore Energy Efficiency
McDermott has secured ISO 50001 energy‑management certification for three offshore vessels—DB32, DB50 and DLV2000—extending the standard previously applied to its fabrication yards. The 2025 certification required vessel‑specific baselines, real‑time fuel monitoring and a plan‑do‑check‑act framework verified by third‑party auditors. By embedding...
AI Anomaly Detection Gains Traction Offshore as Aker BP Deploys Cognite–NVIDIA Solution
Industrial software firm Cognite has embedded NVIDIA’s NV‑Tesseract time‑series AI models into its data platform, creating a combined solution for offshore anomaly detection. Aker BP is the first major operator to deploy the system, extending predictive‑maintenance monitoring to wells, heat...
Judge Throws Out News Publishers' Monopoly Claims Against Google
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by Helena World Chronicle and Emmerich Newsapers that alleged Google monopolizes the online news market. The court found the publishers’ claim of a 66% market share unreliable, noting the...
Virginia Presses To Reinstate Social Media Time Limits
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is urging the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals to lift a district‑court injunction that halted enforcement of a state law requiring social‑media platforms to verify users’ ages and limit minors under 16 to one hour...
SEAI Announces €20.5 Million in Government Funding for 34 National Energy Research Awards
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has awarded over €20.5 million (approximately $22.3 million) to 34 national energy research projects and fellowships for 2025. The funding, split between 25 RD&D projects and nine Energise Fellowships, targets offshore wind, green hydrogen, carbon...
Netflix Nabs Psychosexual TV Drama ‘The Decorator’ From Cody Behan & Stacey Sher
Netflix has secured the psychosexual drama series “The Decorator,” beating ten other bidders in a competitive auction. The show, based on Cody Behan’s short story, will be set in the cut‑throat world of luxury interior design in Los Angeles and is entering...
Harriet Walter, Anne Reid & Freddie Fox Join Sharon Horgan’s HBO Series ‘Youth’
Sharon Horgan’s new HBO comedy series Youth has added three seasoned British actors—Harriet Walter, Anne Reid and Freddie Fox—in recurring roles. The show follows a 50‑year‑old divorcee navigating sex, love, aging parents and an adult son. Horgan not only stars...
Maraenui: New Medical Service Hopes as Trust Renovates Napier Clinic
Ahuriri District Health is renovating a long‑vacant clinic on Geddis and Longfellow avenues in Maraenui, Napier, to launch new health services aimed at the local Māori community and broader residents. The project stems from the 2008 Waitangi Tribunal settlement that...
Apex Legends Patch Adds New Vortex Shields After Player Does 2 Million Damage in a Single Match, and I Don't...
Respawn’s Aftershocks patch for Apex Legends introduces Vortex Shields that bounce incoming fire back at attackers, powered by collected EVO, alongside new EMP blast and nine Wildcards. The update also shifts the Elysium landing zone to Olympus’ northeast corner and...
Everlane Partners With Masters of Flax Fibre for Fully Traceable Collection
Everlane has teamed up with Masters of Flax Fibre to launch a fully traceable linen collection sourced from cooperative farms in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The linen is grown without irrigation or GMOs and uses a 100 percent mechanical, zero‑waste...
Don Lemon Is Ready to Stand up for Press Freedoms. Are the Rest of Us?
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, now an independent journalist, used a First Amendment Week appearance at Loyola Marymount University to call for journalists to defend press freedoms after his recent arrest in Minnesota. He was detained while covering an anti‑ICE...
CrossCountry, UWM Vie for Two Harbors in Bidding War
Two Harbors said CrossCountry’s unsolicited $10.70‑per‑share cash offer is superior, but a higher $10.75 cash bid from an unnamed party is also on the table. The REIT would receive a $25.4 million fee if the pending $1.3 billion all‑stock merger with United...
Audacy/Philadelphia Head David Yadgaroff To Retire
Audacy announced the retirement of David Yadgaroff, its senior vice‑president and market manager for Philadelphia, ending a 36‑year career in radio. Yadgaroff joined the company in 2015 after a long tenure at CBS Radio, where he oversaw KYW‑AM, WYSP‑FM and...
Help Me, I'm Actually Excited for Dutton Ranch
Paramount+ has unveiled the official trailer for *Dutton Ranch*, the long‑awaited Yellowstone spin‑off starring Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly as Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton. The nine‑episode series follows the couple as they relocate to Texas after selling the family...
Fidium Expands Presence in Flexential’s Texas and Minnesota Data Centers
Fidium announced an expanded on‑net presence at Flexential’s data centers in Dallas, Plano and Minneapolis‑St. Paul, adding high‑capacity fiber connectivity to its portfolio. The deal unlocks 100 G and 800 G wavelength services, Ethernet, dark fiber, and Construction‑as‑a‑Service offerings for enterprise and hyperscaler...
Basel Committee Technical Amendment on the Standardized Approach to Operational Risk
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued a final technical amendment to the standardized approach for operational risk, clarifying the treatment of rental income from investment properties. The amendment, published on 23 March 2026, will be mandatory from 1 April 2029 and is incorporated...
Behind the Mic: NBC Sports Announces MLB Opening Day On Air Lineup, Featuring Orel Hershiser, Al Leiter and More.
NBC Sports unveiled its MLB Opening Day doubleheader analyst lineup for March 26, pairing former players Al Leiter, Neil Walker, Orel Hershiser and Luis Gonzalez with play‑by‑play veterans Matt Vasgersian and Jason Benetti. The games will air on NBC and the streaming service Peacock, with...
Albertsons Files Subpoena for McMullen’s Testimony
Albertsons has issued a subpoena compelling former Kroger chief Rodney McMullen to testify in its antitrust lawsuit over the aborted $24.6 billion merger. A Delaware Chancery Court deposition is slated for April 8‑9 to assess whether Kroger exercised the required “best efforts” to...
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Safety Review Update of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone (Somatropin) and Possible Increased Risk of Death
The FDA updated its safety review of recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin) after the French SAGhE study raised concerns about a possible increased risk of death. The agency identified significant design flaws in the study and found no supporting evidence...
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Exel Composites announced that its Erlanger, Kentucky factory has earned ISO 14001 certification, confirming a robust environmental management system. The certification validates the plant’s waste‑reduction, energy‑efficiency and chemical‑use initiatives and embeds the Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act (PDCA) cycle into daily operations. It aligns the...
Exclusive — Dying Light: The Beast Adds 7 Xbox Achievements with Free Restored Land Version
Techland is releasing a free “Restored Land” mode for Dying Light: The Beast on March 26, 2026, adding a persistent map, a permadeath option, and a Roadkill Rallies mini‑game. The update introduces seven new Xbox achievements, including a 100‑point “Unbeatable”...
The Country Hotel 45 Minutes From London That’s Perfect for Spring
Coworth Park, a Dorchester Collection country estate near Ascot, offers a luxury countryside retreat just 45 minutes from London. The 240‑acre property features 70 upscale rooms, the UK’s only hotel with its own polo fields, and a carbon‑negative spa with...
Harry Potter TV Series Set Videos Reveal Platform 9¾ & The Leaky Cauldron
New set videos released by HBO showcase a meticulously rebuilt Platform 9¾ at King’s Cross and the iconic Leaky Cauldron pub for its upcoming Harry Potter series. The footage, shared on X, highlights practical set work that aims to match the...
Cybersecurity as a Team Sport
Cybersecurity is shifting from isolated defenses to a collaborative model, especially in the hospitality sector where data breaches can damage brand trust and revenue. Attackers now operate in coordinated groups, sharing tools and tactics, prompting defenders to form trusted information‑sharing...
Court Allows Discovery Into Insurer’s Use of AI to Deny Claims
A Minnesota federal court granted plaintiffs discovery into UnitedHealth’s AI system nH Predict, which the insurer uses to evaluate and deny post‑acute care claims. The ruling required production of documents describing the AI’s development, functionality, and oversight, while limiting some financial...
Source Logistics Selects IFS Softeon WMS, Supported by Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, to Accelerate Rapid Nationwide Expansion
Source Logistics, a fast‑growing 3PL with 25 warehouses and over 5.8 million square feet of FDA‑ and SQF‑compliant space, has selected IFS Softeon’s warehouse management system to power its nationwide expansion. The Softeon platform offers multi‑tenant architecture, strong API integration and...
UK Government Commits up to £9m to Support Mossmorran's Future
The UK Government announced up to £9 million (approximately $11.5 million) to help secure the future of the Mossmorran ethylene plant site in Fife after its closure. The funding is contingent on viable investment proposals and the identification of commercial partners. A...
Psychosocial Factors Do Not Affect Cancer Risk
A large meta‑analysis of 421,799 Europeans found psychosocial stressors do not increase overall cancer risk. The study examined five psychosocial factors—including perceived support, distress, neuroticism, relationship status and recent loss—across breast, colorectal, lung, prostate and alcohol‑related cancers. No associations emerged...
Space Tech: SpinLaunch – The Disruptors
SpinLaunch is developing a kinetic‑launch system that uses a 100‑meter vacuum chamber to spin payloads, potentially cutting rocket fuel and structural mass by up to 70 %. The company raised $30 million in a Series C round, bringing total funding to $203 million, and...
Sea Cloud Cruises Unveils 2027–2028 Sailings with Savings and European Itineraries
Sea Cloud Cruises announced its 2027‑2028 sailing season, featuring luxury small‑ship voyages on the tall vessels Sea Cloud Spirit and Sea Cloud II. The lineup emphasizes European itineraries, including Irish, Scottish, French Atlantic, and Mediterranean routes. Guests who book by...
59 Years Ago Today: Bewitched Celebrated Its 100th Episode on ABC
On March 23, 1967, ABC aired the 100th episode of the sitcom *Bewitched*, titled “Charlie Harper, Winner.” The episode marked a peak in the series’ popularity, pulling 32.1 million viewers—a figure that dwarfs modern network averages. Over its eight‑season run, *Bewitched*...
Bloomberg Intelligence: Oil Dives on Trump Comments (Podcast)
Oil prices plunged more than 5% after President Donald Trump suggested his team was discussing an end to the Iran conflict, a claim Tehran denied. The comments temporarily eased geopolitical risk premiums, prompting a sharp sell‑off in crude futures. In...
INWIT Slashes Outlook on Towers Conflict with TIM and Fastweb+Vodafone
Italian tower owner INWIT slashed its 2026 revenue outlook after TIM, Fastweb and Vodafone announced a 50:50 joint venture to build 6,000 new 5G towers, a move that conflicts with existing master services agreements. The announcement sent INWIT shares down...