Noted Test Pilot of SpaceShipOne, Michael Melvill, Passed on March 19
Mike Melvill, the first commercial astronaut and test pilot of SpaceShipOne, died on March 19. He piloted the historic September 29, 2004 flight and the follow‑up October 4 mission that secured the Ansari X Prize for Burt Rutan’s team. Those flights proved a privately funded, reusable spaceplane could reach space and win a $10 million prize. His passing closes a chapter on the pioneers of modern private spaceflight.
South Korean Rocket Failed 33 Seconds In — Now Engineers Know Why
South Korean startup INNOSPACE’s HANBIT‑Nano rocket broke apart 33 seconds after liftoff from Brazil’s Alcântara Space Center on 22 December 2025. A joint investigation with Brazil’s aerospace accident agency CENIPA identified a mis‑compressed sealing component in the forward chamber plug as the...
Pre-Chemotherapy Exercise Demonstrates Potential to Alleviate Cancer-Related Fatigue
A recent clinical trial found that a structured pre‑chemotherapy exercise program significantly reduced cancer‑related fatigue. Participants who completed a 12‑week supervised regimen reported fatigue scores up to 30% lower than controls. The study, involving 150 early‑stage cancer patients, also showed...
‘The 1980s Called’: CMS to Phase Out Fax, Mail
CMS finalized a rule that phases out fax machines and snail‑mail for healthcare claims documentation, establishing national standards for electronic exchange of clinical records. The Administrative Simplification Final Rule is projected to save the industry about $781 million each year, though...
Warehouse Leasers Seek Cheaper Properties Away From Ports
Industrial tenants are moving large‑scale distribution from coastal port markets to cheaper inland logistics hubs, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Port‑proximate markets captured only 19% of U.S. industrial net absorption in 2025, the lowest share in 15 years, while overall...
A Gas Plant Proposal for Rural Virginia Gets Local Land Use Approval
Fluvanna County’s Board of Supervisors approved a 4‑1 vote for Tenaska’s 1.5‑gigawatt Expedition Generating Station, a natural‑gas plant, granting a special‑use permit, higher smokestack allowances, and restrictive covenants. The deal promises roughly $250 million in tax revenue and includes a $5 million...
Texas Rail Grade Separation Projects Obtain New Funding
The Texas Transportation Commission approved $160.4 million for rail‑grade‑separation projects across the state. Funding, sourced from the Off‑System Rail Grade Separation State Fund, will support five initiatives in San Antonio, Houston, Laredo and Amarillo. The projects aim to eliminate road‑rail conflicts,...
The Dummy Server and the Chip War
A federal indictment unsealed on March 19, 2026 accuses three men, including Super Micro co‑founder Wally Liaw, of diverting roughly $2.5 billion in AI‑focused servers containing Nvidia GPUs to China. The scheme relied on dummy servers with swapped serial‑number stickers, staged in...
Aligning IT & Clinical Teams: How to Reduce Friction and Improve Communication
Healthcare IT teams are increasingly pivotal in software assessment, purchase, and implementation, yet friction often arises when clinical and IT priorities clash. Early involvement of IT can surface technical constraints—such as data transfer protocols—before contracts are signed, avoiding costly redesigns....
Wicked: For Good Is Finally Streaming This Weekend — and so Is Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
This week’s streaming slate adds several high‑profile titles across major platforms. Peacock launches the musical‑inspired film Wicked: For Good, while Starz debuts the third Now You See Me installment, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Netflix continues the Peaky Blinders...
The Startup That Cracked the Code for Commercial Thermal Batteries
Fourth Power, founded by MIT professor Asegun Henry, announced a breakthrough thermal‑battery design that uses molten metal as the heat‑transfer medium stored in carbon bricks. The system operates at 1,900‑2,400 °C, delivering markedly higher power density and allowing the unit to...
How To Find And Beat Every Boss In Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 adds four boss encounters, with three active at launch: Dark Voyager Echo, Ice King, and Dread Punisher Squibbly. Each boss drops valuable loot, and Dark Voyager Echo already provides a mythic shotgun, while the other two currently...
Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad as April 1 Launch Window Approaches
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission progressed as the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft were rolled out to Launch Pad 39B on March 20, marking the start of final pre‑launch activities. The crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and...
5 WTC Plans on “Pause” Due to Rising Costs: Port Authority
The Port Authority announced that the 5 World Trade Center residential tower, slated for 1,200 apartments with a third affordable, is on pause as developers grapple with soaring construction costs and geopolitical headwinds. Costs have risen roughly 50% since the...
US Resin Shippers Look to Tap New Customers Amid Iran War
U.S. resin exporters are seeing a surge in container bookings as the Iran‑Israel conflict disrupts the Middle East’s dominant plastics supply chain. On March 16, Vizion recorded 6,191 daily export bookings, nearly double the 3,500‑4,500 range typical for 2026. The first...
The Last of Us Season 3: HBO Show Casts 2 Important Characters
The Last of Us Season 3 adds two pivotal characters, with Michelle Mao joining as Seraphite Yara and Kyriana Kratter as Lev, the 13‑year‑old transgender boy who serves as Abby’s moral compass. The casting aligns the show more closely with Naughty...
What Should Take The Bachelorette’s Time Slot?
Disney-owned ABC pulled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette after new domestic‑violence allegations and a viral bar‑stool incident. The network now faces a vacant Sunday night slot and must quickly replace the show to protect advertising revenue. The article...
Trump Admin Targets 1 Million Acres of California Public Lands for Drilling, Putting Yosemite’s Backyard at Risk
The Bureau of Land Management, under the Trump administration, has released two plans to open more than one million acres of California public lands to oil and gas drilling and fracking, including areas adjacent to Yosemite, Sequoia, and other national...
Defense Watch: Railgun Testing, DOGE Endures, FAMM Engines, Faster FMS
The U.S. Navy restarted railgun testing at White Sands, gathering high‑velocity firing data for future Trump‑class battleships. The Pentagon’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team reported $5 billion in FY‑27 savings, while senior leaders warned that NATO allies must assume most...
AI in Pharmacy: Why Pilots Stall at Hospitals
Artificial intelligence is gaining traction in hospital pharmacy operations, yet many health systems remain stuck in small pilots. Dr. Bickkie Solomon argues that treating AI as a narrow IT project overlooks broader operational and governance needs, causing initiatives to stall....
People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another
Lawyers with common surnames frequently receive calls, emails, and mail intended for other attorneys, with roughly a third of inbound inquiries being misdirected. The confusion stems from limited naming options for firms and geographic overlap, leading clients to assume the...
HBO’s The Last Of Us Casts A Cis Actor To Play Its Trans Lead
HBO announced that Kyriana Kratter, a cisgender actress, will portray Lev, a transgender boy, in the third season of its adaptation of The Last of Us. The casting decision has ignited criticism because Lev’s gender identity is pivotal to the storyline...
Starwood Pays $4M an Acre to Build Data Centers
Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors approved the sale of a 42‑acre parcel at the county police training campus to Starwood Capital Group for $166.8 million. The Miami‑based developer intends to build a data center, though site entitlements are still pending. County...
Work Allocation in Practice: Where Law Firms Should Begin
Law firms are urged to replace ad‑hoc staffing with structured work‑allocation systems, beginning with a small pilot led by a respected partner. The article recommends focusing on junior associates, using low‑tech tools such as spreadsheets or capacity reports, and assigning...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Prediction Has Fans Girding Their Loins
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is slated for a May 1, 2026 release and early tracking predicts a domestic opening of just over $55 million. The sequel reunites the original cast, adds high‑profile names like Lady Gaga, and has already amassed 14 million...
Pokémon Pokopia Player Builds a Stunning Recreation of Pokémon Red/Blue's Kanto Region
In Pokémon Pokopia, player Quenca has begun a meticulous recreation of the original Kanto region from Pokémon Red and Blue, reproducing the map up to Viridian City. The project leverages the game’s Palette Town sandbox, combining pre‑fabricated structures with hand‑crafted...
Fullbay’s 2026 Report: Heavy-Duty Shops Face Structural Technician Shortage
Fullbay’s 2026 State of Heavy‑Duty Repair report reveals record revenue growth, with $5.04 billion in service orders and a 68 % net new revenue increase since 2023, despite rising labor costs. The industry faces a structural technician shortage as wages jump 14 %...
Gods, Death & Reapers Announces Alpha 6 Playtest Taking Place End Of April
Gods, Death & Reapers announced an Alpha 5 playtest scheduled for April 30 1:00 a.m. PDT through May 4 9:00 a.m. PDT. The test follows the smaller Alpha 4.1 playtest held in December and will be accessible through the Wolcen Studio Playtest Program. Existing invited players can join automatically via...
The British Army Is Winding Down Its Land Rover Fleet
The British Army announced it will phase out its fleet of Land Rover vehicles by 2030, ending over 70 years of service. Around 5,000 Land Rovers are still in use as of 2025, but they have been increasingly supplemented by...
Wheatstone to Demo Mix Engine, Virtual Console at NAB Show
Wheatstone will demo two new products at the 2026 NAB Show. The VMX mixing engine provides a single backend for multiple LXE, Glass, Strata consoles and WheatNet IP facilities. The VML virtual broadcast console runs in any HTML5 browser on...
Wayfair Is Clearing Out Grilling Gear up to 60% Off During Its Spring Cyber Week Sale
Wayfair’s Spring Cyber Week sale offers deep discounts on nearly 300 outdoor cooking products, with price cuts of up to 60%. The promotion features a wide range of grills—including gas, charcoal, pellet, and electric models—plus pizza ovens, flat‑top griddles and...
Indian Fertilizer, Specialty Chemical Industries Hit by US-Iran War
The United States‑Iran conflict has shut the Strait of Hormuz, choking the flow of liquefied natural gas that underpins India’s ammonia imports. Ammonia shortages forced Alkyl Amines Chemicals and Balaji Amines to suspend production of key amines, while fertilizer makers...
14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Right Now
Peacock’s original slate now includes 14 standout series ranging from reality‑competition "The Traitors" to true‑crime dramas like "Dr. Death" and "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy." The ad‑supported tier costs $11 per month, with an optional bundle that pairs Peacock...
This Is Alfa Romeo's Porsche Boxster Rival That Never Happened
Former Alfa Romeo designer Manuel Diaz revealed a 2008 sketch for a mid‑engine sports car meant to rival the Porsche Boxster. The concept, featuring Alfa’s signature trilobe grille and sleek convertible lines, was intended to position Alfa against premium rivals...
Amazon Big Spring Watch Deals Are Already Ticking
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs March 25‑31, offering early discounts on a wide range of watches. Discounts span 14% to 51% on premium and mid‑tier brands such as Breitling, Seiko, Citizen, Alpina, and Timex. The event is open to all...
Why a Small Town in Tennessee Is at the Center of a Renewed Global Arms Race
BWXT, a nuclear‑technology firm, secured a $1.6 billion federal contract to expand a munitions plant on the outskirts of Jonesborough, Tennessee, to refine depleted uranium for nuclear weapons. The project, which would emit up to 250 pounds of radioactive dust per year,...
Oil Surges as Iran War Escalates
Oil prices surged as the Iran‑U.S. conflict entered its third week, pushing Brent crude above $112 per barrel, the highest level since July 2022. The near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 20% of global oil shipments, and...
Court Doesn’t Buy Employer’s Defense for Not Complying with Race Bias Settlement
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Echols County School District could not invoke qualified immunity after allegedly failing to implement the hiring‑policy changes required by a 2020 race‑discrimination settlement. The district had submitted an outdated 2013...
MISUMI, Oishii Farm Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership
MISUMI Group Inc. has signed a strategic partnership with U.S. vertical farming pioneer Oishii Farm Corporation. Through its recently acquired subsidiary Fictiv, MISUMI will provide mechanical components for Oishii’s Ametalas Farm, leveraging AI and robotics to fine‑tune temperature, humidity, lighting...
Is There Romance in Crimson Desert? Everything You Need to Know
Crimson Desert, an open‑world action title, does not include any traditional romance mechanics. The narrative centers on protagonist Kliff and other characters, emphasizing honor, personal struggle, and world‑building rather than love interests. While the game’s structure resembles titles like Red...
Sweet Goodbye: Entravision Board Member To Exit
Entravision Communications announced that board member Lara Sweet will depart, ending her tenure that began in October 2023. Sweet, who also serves on the board of data‑science firm MediaAlpha and previously held the Chief People Officer role at Snap Inc.,...
Amex Platinum Card® Cardholders: Get Up to 10¢ Off Each Gallon of Gas via Walmart+ Gas Discount
American Express Platinum Cardholders can receive a monthly statement credit of up to $12.95 when they enroll the Walmart+ membership on the card, effectively making the $12.95‑per‑month service free. Walmart+ offers a gas discount of up to 10¢ per gallon...
Pluto TV Is Celebrating William Shatner’s 95th Birthday with a Star Trek Marathon
Pluto TV is celebrating William Shatner’s 95th birthday with a week‑long Star Trek takeover, launching a pop‑up category from March 20 to April 3 that features six dedicated channels. On March 22, the Star Trek Channel runs an all‑day marathon, the Motion Pictures...
Panda Express Allegedly Kept Accused Harasser, Fired Women Who Complained
A federal lawsuit filed in Chicago accuses Panda Express of repeatedly transferring a cook accused of sexual harassment while firing two women who reported him. The plaintiff, Esmeralda Contreras, alleges the harasser was protected as a top performer and that...
Delta Air Lines Grounds Airbus A319 After Cabin Loses Electrical Power Inflight
Delta Air Lines flight 521, an Airbus A319‑100, lost cabin electrical power during its final approach to Dallas/Fort Worth, prompting an emergency landing. The loss was traced to a malfunctioning integrated drive generator, and the aircraft was taken out of...
Two Louisiana Bills Would Bolster Hospice, Health Care Oversight
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing two bills aimed at tightening health‑care oversight. Senate Bill 273 would require hospice facilities to produce clearer care plans, improve provider‑family communication, and document patient‑care decisions more thoroughly. House Bill 554 seeks to double civil monetary...
VideoAmp Widens Cross-Platform Planner To Sirius XM, NCM
VideoAmp has broadened its VXP cross‑platform planner by adding first‑party data integrations with satellite radio giant Sirius XM and in‑theater advertising network National CineMedia (NCM). The move unifies audio and cinema audience metrics within a single planning tool, giving marketers a more...
NBAA Study Examines Aviation Workforce Gaps, Safety Impact
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee released a study examining how workforce shortages affect business aviation safety. Fifty‑three percent of respondents identified pilot shortages as the most acute issue, with maintenance and safety management also impacted. While 62%...
How The Eurofighter Typhoon Stacks Up Against The Sukhoi Su-35 In 2026
The Eurofighter Typhoon and Russia's Su‑35 remain the premier fourth‑generation multirole fighters in 2026. Over 600 Typhoons are in service with NATO and Gulf states, while roughly 80‑100 Su‑35s operate for Russia and export customers. The Typhoon’s latest Captor‑E AESA...
Researchers Uncover Gut-Liver Serotonin Pathway that Limits Nanoparticle and Viral Delivery
Scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China identified a gut‑liver serotonin signaling axis that governs the rapid clearance of nanomedicines and viral vectors. The pathway links intestinal commensal bacteria to hepatic Kupffer cells, where serotonin amplifies phagocytic...