InnovMetric Enables Data Acquisition From FARO CREAFORM 3D Scanners
InnovMetric and FARO CREAFORM have fully integrated data acquisition from FARO’s auto‑referencing multiline 3D scanners into PolyWorks | Inspector. The integration lets users capture and visualize scan data in real time within the same inspection software, preserving existing workflows and templates. It responds to OEM demand for reduced training and faster deployment of handheld scanners alongside traditional CMMs. The partnership reinforces a unified metrology solution that spans acquisition, analysis, and quality‑control without switching platforms.
India Also Has a 'Strait of Hormuz' To Counter China's Border Aggression
India’s geographic position gives it a maritime “Strait of Hormuz” by leveraging the Malacca Strait to threaten China’s oil supply. Analysts estimate that roughly 80% of China’s crude passes through this chokepoint, making a blockade a potent asymmetric deterrent. Recent...
March 20, 2026 Zimmerman/Batchelor Podcast
Robert Zimmerman’s new title *Genesis: the Story of Apollo 8* chronicles the historic 1968 mission that first took humans around the Moon. The book is now released in three formats—print, ebook, and audiobook—each with a foreword by Valerie Anders and a...
She Built the Page
The Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Property section honors the women whose columns have defined its tone for over a decade. Writers like Tessa Prieto, Isabel Berenguer Asuncion, and Dr. Chat Fores infused design with social nuance, while attorneys Ma. Soledad Deriquito...
Pee Safe Scales Offline and Quick Commerce to Expand Reach to over 50 Million Women
Pee Safe, a women’s hygiene brand, is scaling its offline footprint from 50,000 to 200,000 stores to reach 50 million Indian women. Quick commerce, now contributing about 30% of revenue, has surged from 8% over two years, complementing e‑commerce and brick‑and‑mortar...
TECNO Partners with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026 Helmet Branding Deal
TECNO Mobile has secured a branding partnership with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026, placing its logo on the back of the team’s helmets. The deal expands the #TECNOGotYourBack platform into a high‑visibility, live‑broadcast environment. It also includes a slate...
Should BA’s Domestic Flight Network Be Driven by Potential Avios Credit Card Sign-Ups?
A recent analysis of ex‑AA CEO Doug Parker’s comments shows American Airlines lost market share by ignoring local co‑branded credit‑card revenue when trimming routes in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. In the U.S., airline‑issued cards generate billions, and the...
Supreme Court Quashes Copyright Case Against Sujoy Ghosh over Kahaani 2, Calls Allegations Baseless
India’s Supreme Court has set aside criminal proceedings against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, quashing a copyright infringement case linked to his 2016 film Kahaani 2. The bench found the plaintiff’s complaint baseless, noting no substantive comparison between the alleged script “Sabak” and...
FPIs Pull Out ₹35,475 Cr This Week From Indian Markets, March Outflows Hit ₹88,180 Cr
Foreign portfolio investors withdrew ₹35,475 crore from Indian equities this week, taking March’s cumulative outflow to ₹88,180 crore – the highest monthly net withdrawal recorded in 2026. The sell‑off accelerated after a Monday outflow of ₹10,827 crore and ended with a Friday dump...
Iran Ready to Let Japanese Vessels Transit Hormuz, Kyodo Reports
Iran has signaled willingness to permit Japanese‑flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit for global oil shipments. The offer follows phone talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Japanese officials amid heightened tensions from the...
Britain Must Be More Vigilant to the Risk of Sabotage by Hostile States
Britain is urged to heighten vigilance against sabotage by hostile states after a series of unexplained disruptions at ports, power substations and other critical sites. The government plans a sweeping risk‑assessment of energy, transport and digital infrastructure, coupled with tighter...
Barry FitzGerald: Rumble Glitters with More than Gold in a Battered Sector
Gold junior stocks have slumped more than 30% as the sector wrestles with the steepest price retreat in six years, yet the metal still trades about 35% above its 2025 average. Rumble Resources (ASX: RUM) has fallen to a $53 million...
The $190 Million Military Contract That Makes Rocket Lab America’s Hypersonic Test Pilot
Rocket Lab secured a $190 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, the company’s largest launch deal to date. The agreement funds 20 HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) flights over four years, making the suborbital Electron variant the primary...
Has The Madison Season 2 Been Canceled or Renewed?
Paramount+ has officially renewed the neo‑western series The Madison for a second season. Production wrapped in September at a 450,000‑sq‑ft campus in Fort Worth, Texas, and the episodes are considered a continuation, possibly labeled as “Part 2.” While the streaming service...
Bits: Singapore Adds Second Gatwick Flight, Avios / Nectar Caps Removed, New Hilton Hotels
Singapore Airlines is adding a second daily Gatwick‑Singapore service for the summer, expanding from three‑times‑weekly to daily flights between March and September. The new routes will be operated by Airbus A350‑900s with 253 seats across three cabins. Meanwhile, Avios has...
Inspection Equipment Trends Rebound as Machinery Orders Surge in 2025
U.S. metalworking machinery orders rebounded in 2025, reaching $5.74 billion—a 22.5% increase over 2024—and added roughly 1,700 units, up 8.5%. While overall machinery spending recovered, inspection equipment displayed a persistent value‑unit divergence, with prices climbing even as unit orders fell. 2025...
Modern Retail Podcast: AI-Generated Review Summaries Could Upend Online Shopping
Generative AI is now creating condensed summaries of customer reviews that appear in AI‑powered search results such as Gemini, ChatGPT and Rufus. The Modern Retail Podcast discusses how these bot‑written snippets reshape product discovery and can strip essential context from...
€4,900 Electric Car Catching On In Europe
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor has introduced its compact T03 model at a striking €4,900 price point in Italy, thanks to generous local incentives. The T03 surged to fourth place in European electric‑vehicle sales in February 2026, outpacing many higher‑priced rivals....
Invalid Force Majeure Notice? Get Your Termination Strategy Right
The Commercial Court overturned GAFTA’s award in Olam Global Agri v Holbud, finding Olam’s force‑majeure claim invalid and confirming Holbud’s repudiatory breach. The court held that Holbud must prove it could have performed the contract to recover damages, and that...
Penalties, PARs, and Psychological Claims: Recent New York Workers’ Compensation Decisions
Recent New York workers‑comp rulings sharpen the limits on carrier liability and penalties. The Court of Appeals in Gonzalez held that attorneys cannot recover fees on late‑fee penalties, preserving the 20% surcharge for carriers. The 3rd Department upheld a $145,000...
The Triple‑Play – Adaptability, Cross‑Border Tools and Regulatory Capital, March 2026 - Four Lessons Learned in the Face of Constant...
The author reflects on a multi‑firm, multi‑practice legal career, distilling four lessons: engage recruiters only when truly considering a move, trust mentors who prioritize your interests, let evolving client needs shape your practice, and continuously expand beyond your comfort zone....
Massachusetts Construction Industry Continues to Wait While Prompt Payment Law Is Put to the Test
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is hearing J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction, a dispute that could redefine how the state’s Prompt Payment Act (PPA) is applied to high‑value private construction projects. The PPA automatically deems payment applications approved when...
Virginia Tightens the Screws on Non-Competes – Again
Virginia's General Assembly passed Senate Bill 170, which will become law pending the governor's signature, and dramatically narrows the enforceability of non‑compete agreements unless severance is disclosed. The bill renders any non‑compete unenforceable for employees terminated without cause who receive...
Kinsale Capital: Strong Business Fundamentals Support Upgrade To Strong Buy At Lower Price
Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) has been upgraded to Strong Buy as its underwriting discipline and profitability remain solid despite a soft insurance market. The insurer posted a 71.7% combined ratio and a 26% return on equity, outpacing peers. Valuation has...
Hongkongers Are Suffering as Oil Prices Spike. There’s a Better Way to Help Them.
Oil prices have surged amid the Iran war, sharply raising fuel costs for Hong Kong’s truckers, cab drivers and commuters. Lawmakers have urged the government to introduce temporary fuel subsidies to ease the burden. The opinion piece argues that subsidies...
CMPDIL IPO: Coal India Arm Sees 7% Subscription on Day 1
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL), a Coal India subsidiary, launched a ₹1,842‑crore offer‑for‑sale IPO on March 21, 2026. The issue attracted a 7% overall subscription on day one, with retail investors at 10% and non‑institutional investors at 5%. CMPDIL...
Open-World Adventure Game CookieRun: New World Announced for Console, PC, and Mobile
South Korean developer Devsisters unveiled CookieRun: New World, an open‑world adventure built on Unreal Engine that will debut on console, PC and mobile in 2029, marking the franchise’s 20th anniversary. The announcement came alongside a slate of new titles, including...
Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 2 Update: Pawan Kalyan Actioner Struggles to Cross Rs 50 Cr Mark
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, earned Rs 9.25 crore on its second day, bringing the two‑day Indian gross to Rs 51.92 crore. The film opened with a strong Rs 34.75 crore on day one but saw a sharp slowdown on day two. Over 3,400 shows were...
A Model For HHS: New Mexico Measles Outbreak Was Curtailed With Mass Vaccination Campaign
New Mexico curtailed a measles outbreak with a coordinated mass‑vaccination effort, ending with only 99 cases compared with Texas’s 762. The state saw a 55 % surge in MMR vaccinations from January to September, driven by data‑driven targeting, mobile clinics, and...
Chance the Rapper Defeats Pat the Manager’s Claims in Chicago Contract Trial
A Chicago jury rejected former manager Pat Corcoran’s $3.8 million claim against Chance the Rapper, finding no enforceable oral "sunset" agreement. The jury also upheld Chance’s 2021 countersuit for fiduciary breach, but awarded only $35 in damages, far below the $1 million...
Regulators Monitor Rising Debt; Banking System Holds Firm
The Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) affirmed that the Philippine banking system remains resilient, backed by strong capital and liquidity. However, the council warned that rising corporate debt, expanding consumer credit, and growing exposure to large conglomerates could heighten systemic...
Nordeco Urged to Block Davao Light’s Takeover of Assets
Nordeco, a long‑standing electric cooperative in Davao, retains franchise rights until 2028 on the mainland and 2033 on Samal Island, giving it legal standing to challenge Davao Light’s asset takeover. A recent court ruling granted Davao Light temporary possession of...
Queensland GPs Face Barriers in Supporting Voluntary Assisted Dying, Study Finds
New research led by Queensland University of Technology examined 12 Queensland general practitioners during the first year of the state’s voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation. The study found GP involvement varied widely, from none to more than 50 cases, and...
Hormuz Shock Hits India's Oil Lifeline
India’s crude oil imports plunged 23% in the first half of March as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed, sharply curtailing Gulf deliveries. Refiners responded by nearly doubling purchases from Russia, which now accounts for about 44% of total imports,...
Industrial Diesel Gets Costlier by ₹22/Litre Amid Iran War
State‑run oil firms raised bulk diesel prices by roughly ₹22 per litre, a 25 percent jump, to cushion soaring crude costs linked to the Iran war. Retail premium petrol saw a modest ₹2 per litre increase while regular grades stayed unchanged....
Maybe Cleaning a Cabin in the Woods Is a Bad Idea In Horder Trailer
"Hoarder" is an upcoming indie title that starts as a cleaning simulation before spiraling into existential horror. Players clear a trash‑laden cabin, only to discover a Lovecraftian undersea abyss beneath the basement. The game blends physics‑based trash sorting, resource gathering,...
XiaoZhuo Flagship Store / Offhand Practice
Emerging fashion label XiaoZhuo opened its flagship store in a 1930s heritage garden house on Shanghai’s Wukang Road. The 760 m² renovation preserves the historic façade while introducing a continuous green path that links two outdoor yards and five storeys, blurring...
Crimson Desert Cracked By Pirates
Pearl Abyss added Denuvo anti‑tampering to Crimson Desert just days before launch, yet pirates released a functional crack within roughly 24 hours. The bypass employed a new Hypervisor method, previously used to crack titles like Borderlands 4 and Like a Dragon:...
Veteran-Turned Tik-Tok Star Appears on ABC's 'Shark-Tank' To Share 'Remento'
Navy veteran and TikTok personality "Patriotic Kenny" appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" to showcase Remento, a digital storytelling platform that turns recorded video and audio memories into hardcover books with QR-linked media. Remento announced it has surpassed one million user‑generated...
ACM Radio Awards 2026 Winners Revealed: See the Full List
The Academy of Country Music announced its 2026 Radio Award winners at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, highlighted by B‑Dub’s historic double victory as National Daily and Weekly On‑Air Personality of the Year. Veteran personalities such as Chris Carr...
HBO’s Comedy ‘Comeback’: Amy Gravitt On Being First To Satirize AI With Valerie Cherish’s Return, “Full Slate”, ‘Big Bang’ Spinoff...
HBO revived Lisa Kudrow’s satire *The Comeback* for a third season, debuting 11½ years after its second installment and more than two decades after the original. The new season tackles AI‑generated scripts and the 2023 WGA strike, positioning the show...
Judge Sentences Driver in Deadly West Portal Crash to 2 Years Probation, No Prison Time
An 80‑year‑old San Francisco driver, Mary Fong Lau, was sentenced to two years of probation after crashing into a bus stop at roughly 70 mph, killing a family of four. Superior Court Judge Bruce Chan also revoked her driver’s license for at...
Saros Dev Explains How the PS5 Game Is More Approachable, Customisable Than Returnal
Housemarque released a new video outlining how its upcoming PS5 exclusive Saros diverges from the studio’s previous roguelike, Returnal. The game introduces a permanent progression system using Lucenite, allowing players to unlock lasting buffs and abilities. A Carcosan Modifiers system...
Multi-Method Synergistic Determination of the Development Height of the Water-Conducting Fractured Zone in the 82209 Working Face
Researchers at Lijiayao Coal Mine applied a multi‑method system to pinpoint the water‑conducting fractured zone height above the 82209 near‑horizontal working face. Empirical formulas yielded a broad 56.09‑135 m range, while key‑strata theory estimated 66.9 m. Field boreholes measured 64.52 m and 113.58 m,...
Palantir AI System Wins Key Pentagon Status, Reuters Reports
Palantir Technologies’ Maven AI system has been designated a “program of record” by the U.S. Department of Defense, according to a Reuters report citing a letter from Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. The status will streamline Maven’s deployment across all...
Cambodia Boosts Fuel Imports From Singapore, Malaysia
Cambodia is ramping up fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia to offset shortages triggered by the ongoing Middle‑East conflict. After a peak where roughly one‑third of its 6,300 stations temporarily closed, closures have fallen to 5.77 %. Imports of gasoline and...
Feds Rip California Law Regulating Oil and Gas Drilling
The U.S. Justice Department has sued California over Senate Bill 1137, which bars new oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of homes, schools and hospitals on federal land. The government seeks a preliminary injunction, arguing the law infringes federal...
Predictive Value of Pericoronary Adipose Tissue Attenuation Index and Left Main Coronary Artery Angle for High-Risk Plaques in Patients with...
The study assessed pericoronary fat attenuation index (FAI) and left main coronary artery (LMCA) angle as predictors of high‑risk plaques in left‑dominant coronary artery disease using coronary CT angiography. Among 106 patients, 45 exhibited high‑risk plaques and showed significantly higher...
Fox News Tries to Get Gavin Newsom’s Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed
Fox News has moved to dismiss Governor Gavin Newsom's $787 million defamation lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court. The suit stems from host Jesse Watters questioning Newsom’s denial of a recent call with former President Donald Trump, which Fox claims was based...
I'm a Kidney Surgeon: Here's Why I Hope I Never See You
Australia faces a silent chronic kidney disease (CKD) epidemic, with one in seven adults showing early markers yet remaining undiagnosed. Rising rates of diabetes, hypertension and obesity are driving an 86 % projected surge in dialysis demand by 2032, straining already...