After Layoffs, Lost Ark Teases Roadmap To Assure Players Content Is Still Coming Despite 'Times Like These'
Lost Ark’s development team announced that, despite a recent round of layoffs affecting the studio and broader Amazon Games cuts, new in‑game content remains on schedule. A forthcoming roadmap video will outline updates slated for April, May and June, including expanded Shadow Raids, new equipment, a Snowflake Argos shop, the Kadarum Isles, an Abyssal raid, and the next Ark Pass. The announcement follows the “Ends of the Abyss” update that concluded Chapter 1’s story quests. Community feedback from over 11,000 surveys was cited as a factor in keeping the live‑service roadmap alive.
Maxed Out: Ruddy Iced Out Of Nexstar-TEGNA Debate
Newsmax founder Chris Ruddy testified at a February Senate Commerce Committee hearing to oppose Nexstar Media Group’s $4.5 billion merger with TEGNA. He aimed to present himself as a Capitol Hill influencer after failing to sway President Trump and FCC Chairman...
NJ Supreme Court Rules Employer Can't Swap Wages for Free Apartment
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that employers cannot replace lawful wages with informal benefits such as a rent‑free apartment. The decision arose from Sergio Lopez’s claim that Marmic LLC stopped paying him after an invalid Social Security number...
Teledyne to Demonstrate Integrated Satcom Capabilities at SATShow Week 2026
Teledyne Technologies will showcase its end‑to‑end satellite communications portfolio at SATShow Week 2026 in Washington, DC, booth 2729. The exhibit features live demos of the EV10AS940 ADC employing non‑uniform sampling and a 16‑core radiation‑tolerant Arm Cortex‑A72 processor running real‑time AI...
March 27 Looks Like a Make-or-Break Day for American Travelers and the Partial Government Shutdown
Partial government shutdown, ongoing since Feb. 14, is now impacting TSA operations as employees risk missing pay on March 27. The staffing shortfall is causing airport security wait times to climb across the United States. Lawmakers from both parties face pressure to...
Court Rules Amazon Cannot Exclude Mandatory Pre-Shift Screenings From Pay
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the state’s Minimum Wage Law requires payment for mandatory pre‑shift activities, rejecting the federal Portal‑to‑Portal Act exemption. The decision stemmed from a lawsuit by Amazon warehouse workers who were unpaid for COVID‑19 health screenings...
Embridge Consulting Named Exclusive UK Public Sector Reseller for Unit4 in Five-Year Agreement
Embridge Consulting has been appointed the exclusive UK public‑sector reseller for Unit4 under a five‑year agreement. The deal pairs Unit4’s AI‑enabled, people‑centric ERP platform with Embridge’s Business Transformation as a Service (BTaaS) delivery model to accelerate finance and HR modernization...
Otello Corporation Share Buyback Program Status
Otello Corporation announced that between 16 and 20 March 2026 Pareto Securities purchased 97,200 shares at an average price of NOK 17.05, representing a NOK 1.66 million outlay. Since the program’s launch on 9 February 2026, the company has bought a total of...
Samsonite Leans on Ecommerce Growth as Wholesale Demand Weakens
Samsonite posted a modest rebound in Q4, with sales rising 2.2% to $963.3 million, though full‑year revenue slipped 2.5% to $3.5 billion. Ecommerce revenue surged 12% year‑over‑year to $145.5 million, lifting its share of total sales to 15.1% in the quarter. Direct‑to‑consumer channels...
The Gym Kitchen Gives Chicken Bites Snacking Offer a Recipe and Packaging Refresh –
The Gym Kitchen, a high‑protein challenger brand, has refreshed its Chicken Bites range with new BBQ and Chicken Tikka recipes and a grab‑and‑go bag format now sold nationwide in Tesco. Each 45‑gram pack delivers 9 grams of protein, positioning the snack...
DJI Flip Now Cheaper than Many Beginner Drones
DJI has slashed the price of its Flip drone to $309, making it the cheapest option in its lineup and undercutting many entry‑level competitors. The controller‑free bundle runs the aircraft via the DJI Fly app, while optional controller bundles remain...
CIM Group Sells 177,434-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Dallas
CIM Group has sold Best Buy Plaza, a 177,434‑square‑foot shopping center in North Dallas, anchored by Best Buy and fully leased to national retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Total Wine. The property, built in 1995 on roughly 15 acres, was...
Ferrari Is Recalling the 12Cilindri Because the Window Tint Is Too Dark
Ferrari announced a recall of 80 12Cilindri models sold in the United States because the rear and side window tint is too dark to meet federal safety standards. NHTSA documents show the glass fails to provide the required 70 percent...
SpaceX Still at Odds on Sharing Rules with SES, Viasat
SpaceX is intensifying its fight with incumbent satellite operators over proposed FCC rule changes that would raise power limits for low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) broadband constellations in the 10.7‑12.7 GHz, 17.3‑18.6 GHz and 19.7‑20.2 GHz bands. The company contends that existing equivalent power flux density...
Aldi Is Recruiting 10 UK Parents to Help Shape Its Family Products
Aldi has launched a new Aldi Parent Panel, recruiting ten UK parents to advise on its family‑focused products and services. Selected participants will complete short surveys throughout the year and receive up to £400 in Aldi vouchers and free Mamia...
Iraq Advises Foreign Firms to Curb Output
Iraq has instructed international oil companies operating in the country to curb output, invoking force majeure retroactively to March 3 because export routes through Basrah are effectively blocked. The loss of roughly 3.4 million barrels per day of export capacity follows a...
Terror Groups Under Increased Scrutiny in DNI’s Annual Threat Report
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s 2026 annual threat report places foreign Islamist terror groups at the top of U.S. security concerns, spotlighting Hezbollah and Iranian‑backed militias as persistent threats to American and allied interests. While Israel’s recent...
Cleaning up Rail Grinding
RailTechnology has launched its Silent Track (ST) rail‑grinding system, a spark‑free, water‑efficient solution designed for confined urban tunnels. The electric‑powered unit uses oscillating, water‑cooled abrasive stones to achieve full rail coverage in a single pass, eliminating diesel engines and hydraulic...
Damm Adds Fridge Packs to UK Retail as Demand Grows for Spanish Lager and No/Low Segments
Damm is introducing fridge‑pack formats of its Estrella Damm 0.0 % and Damm Lemon beers to UK retail, beginning with Morrisons on 23 March and expanding to Tesco in April. The 10‑pack sizes aim to meet rising demand for low‑ and no‑alcohol lagers, especially Spanish...
Big Fortnight of Action on 7 SPORT Led by Golden Slipper and Maurie Plant Meet
Seven Network is rolling out a two‑week sports blitz, kicking off with the Golden Slipper Stakes and William Reid Stakes – five Group 1 races broadcast live from Rosehill and Caulfield. Jockey James McDonald, just one win short of Damien Oliver’s record, will...
War’s Disruption Does Not Cure Contract Breach: Wasel & Wasel
A Dubai court recently ruled that war‑time disruption does not excuse a breach of contract, citing a case that stemmed from the Sudanese civil war. The decision, highlighted by law firm Wasel & Wasel, underscores that force‑majeure cannot be automatically...
Roku's Ad-Free Streaming Service Was Already a Great Deal - Now It's Adding Disney Movies
Roku’s ad‑free streaming service Howdy, priced at $3 per month, is expanding its catalog with new licensing agreements that will bring Disney movies, Warner Bros. titles, and Sony content. The service currently offers a mix of older films and TV shows...
New Satellite Constellations Could Ruin the Night Sky, Astronomers Warn
Astronomy groups are alarmed after SpaceX and Reflect Orbital filed FCC applications for massive satellite constellations—up to one million AI‑data satellites and 50,000 reflective mirrors. The proposals would dramatically increase visible objects in low‑Earth orbit, potentially brightening the night sky...
Insurers Denied $105 Million in Collateral From Texas Oil Driller
A Texas federal judge denied surety insurers U.S. Fire and Pennsylvania Insurance a request for $105 million in collateral from offshore driller W&T Offshore, finding their claim of imminent financial harm speculative. The insurers had previously demanded $250 million—far exceeding W&T’s cash...
Targeting Insomniacs, Sleep App ‘Rest’ Hijacks TikTok Shop Broadcasts in the Early Hours
Rest, a subscription sleep‑coach app that uses AI and cognitive‑behavioral therapy, launched its "Late Night Mistakes" awareness campaign on March 9 by hijacking TikTok Shop live broadcasts during the 2‑3 a.m. window. The brand partnered with roughly two dozen creators who received...
Aldi Marks One Year of Free Period Products with 1.4 Million Milestone
Aldi celebrates the first anniversary of offering free period products in every UK store, having supplied 1.4 million items to customers and staff. The program, launched in March 2025, aims to combat period poverty by providing tampons and pads without codes or...
FBI, CISA Issue PSA on Russian Intelligence Campaign to Target Messaging Apps
The FBI and CISA released a joint public service announcement warning that Russian intelligence‑linked hackers are conducting a global phishing campaign against commercial messaging apps. The attackers impersonate Signal support staff to coax verification codes, compromising accounts of current and...
Pump-and-Dump Lawsuit Alleges Scammers Weaponized a Real Advisor's Stolen Identity
A class‑action lawsuit alleges that micro‑cap firm Concorde International Group and its gatekeepers facilitated a pump‑and‑dump scheme by stealing a registered advisor’s identity. The company’s Nasdaq IPO surged to $31 before crashing 80% within a day, driven by fake social‑media...
Podcast: Tesla Turns to Energy, BMW I3 EV Makes a Splash, Donut Lab Update, and More
The latest Electrek Podcast highlights Tesla’s aggressive expansion into clean energy, reporting a potential $2.9 billion purchase of Chinese solar equipment and confirming its role in LG’s $4.3 billion LFP battery contract for Megapack 3. It also flags regulatory pressure on Tesla’s Full...
Getting Bang for the Buck From AI: Insight From Privia Health
Privia Health, a publicly traded physician‑management firm, has embarked on a systematic AI rollout across its revenue cycle after interviewing roughly 30 vendors. The company piloted tools for denials management, accounts‑receivable follow‑up, prior authorizations, coding and patient demographics, then began...
Texas Grid Rethinks Rules as Data Centers Surge
Texas grid operator ERCOT is overhauling its interconnection process to cope with a surge of data‑center, crypto‑mining and other large‑load projects that total over 200 GW of pending requests. The new "Batch Zero" framework groups all projects of 75 MW or larger...
FINRA Bars Ex-Pruco Broker Who Took $500k+ Commissions From Forged Clients’ Signatures
FINRA barred former Pruco Securities broker Avinesh Shankar after uncovering a scheme in which he used electronic signature software to forge client signatures on 115 annuity applications. The fraudulent filings generated $511,609 in advanced commissions that were never tied to...
Best Xbox Game Pass Games to Play This Weekend (March 20-22 2026)
Polygon highlights three standout Xbox Game Pass titles that never received sequels: Sunset Overdrive, Immortals of Aveum, and Quantum Break. Each game offers unique gameplay—over‑the‑top parkour and chaos, magic‑based FPS combat, and a hybrid live‑action narrative experience. The article argues...
NASA Selects University Finalists for Technology Concepts Competition
NASA announced 14 university teams as finalists in the 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) competition. The challenge asks students to devise rigorous concepts for lunar and Martian operations across four mission themes, from communications to power...
Santander Brasil Taps B3 CEO Gilson Finkelsztain to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Santander Brasil announced that Gilson Finkelsztain, currently CEO of Brazil's stock exchange B3, will take over as its chief executive by July, succeeding Mario Roberto Opice Leão. The transition, outlined in a U.S. SEC filing, will occur after Leão steps...
Spice Exporters Brace for Tough Times as US Buyers Stay Away
Indian spice exporters are confronting a sudden halt in US buyer outreach after the Iran war erupted, threatening a $500 million annual trade stream. The suspension of early‑year call‑ons has stalled order flow, while soaring freight, insurance and war‑risk surcharges inflate...
Registration Discounts for Healthier Together Conference Available Until March 31
The American Hospital Association has opened early‑bird registration for its inaugural Healthier Together Conference, with discounted rates available until March 31. The three‑day event will take place May 12‑14 in Dallas and will concentrate on community health, care‑delivery transformation, and reducing health‑outcome...
DoubleDown (DDI): Gaming Growth Amid Competition
DoubleDown Interactive reported Q4 2025 revenue of $95.8 million, up 17% year‑over‑year but missing consensus, while full‑year revenue hit a record $359.9 million driven by acquisitions. Earnings per share surged to $9.72 versus the $0.61 estimate, though net profit fell to $24.1 million...
Deep-Sea Mining Rules Face Delays Despite Urgent Push
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has yet to finalize its mining code, leaving deep‑sea mining without a binding international regulatory framework. ISA Secretary‑General Leticia Carvalho urged completion by year‑end, but the March 19 meeting adjourned without a clear timeline. Meanwhile, the...
Ecolab Buys CoolIT Systems for $4.75 Billion. It’s All About AI for the Struggling Stock.
Ecolab announced a $4.75 billion all‑cash acquisition of liquid‑cooling specialist CoolIT Systems, expanding its portfolio beyond traditional chemicals. CoolIT’s AI‑focused cooling technology targets the booming data‑center and artificial‑intelligence server market. The deal gives Ecolab immediate entry into a high‑growth, recurring‑revenue segment....
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP): Smart Electric Life Launch and Robust FY2025 Earnings
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) unveiled the Smart Electric Life platform, consolidating 39 energy‑related services that were previously scattered across seven government and utility agencies. The digital hub features tools such as “Find My Benefits,” bill‑simulation calculators, and the Plus...
Koreins Call Out More Brokers in Vornado Feud
The Korein family, owners of the land beneath 1 Penn Plaza, filed a lawsuit accusing several top Manhattan brokers of refusing to represent them against Vornado Realty Trust due to fear of losing Vornado's lucrative business. They allege brokers such as Doug...
HCMC Launches Excellence in Hospital Capacity Management Award
Health Care Management Corporation (HCMC) announced the launch of the Excellence in Hospital Capacity Management Award, targeting hospitals that excel in patient flow and resource optimization. The award will assess candidates on data‑driven strategies, measurable outcomes, and innovative practices, with...
IIHS Will Begin Rating The Safety Of Cargo Vans, Work Trucks, And Other Commercial Vehicles This Spring
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced it will debut occupant‑protection safety ratings for cargo vans, work trucks and other commercial vehicles this spring. The initial ratings will assess equipment such as airbags and advanced seatbelts, with crash‑avoidance testing...
AI Is Now the Decisive Factor in Cyber Conflict
AI has become a decisive factor in cyber conflict, especially across the Asia‑Pacific region. Deep‑fake and generative AI have driven social‑engineering incidents up 53% year‑over‑year and fraud claims up 233%. By 2025, AI‑driven threats are projected to affect 56% of...
How Smart GovCons Increase Win Probability Before the Draft RFP Drops
Government contractors are shifting from post‑RFP hustle to disciplined pre‑RFP marketing, embedding capture, business development, and proposal teams months before a draft solicitation appears. By monitoring agency signals such as RFIs, industry days, and policy trends, firms craft win themes...
SightGlass DOT Myopia Control Lenses Show No Link to Astigmatism
SightGlass Vision’s DOT (Diffusion Optics Technology) lenses were shown in two 12‑month trials—North American CYPRESS and Chinese CATHAY—not to increase astigmatism in children compared with control spectacles. The studies also confirmed that DOT lenses slow axial length growth and spherical...
In the Iran Crisis, the IMF’s Voice Is Urgently Needed
The IMF has been slow to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the Iran crisis and the de‑facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, despite its mandate to safeguard global financial stability. Standard IMF publications such as the World Economic Outlook...
Hyundai Casper Lounge Is A Gussied-Up Electric City Car That I Need Like I Need Air To Breathe
Hyundai unveiled the Casper Electric Lounge, an upscale trim of its compact city EV. The model adds genuine leather seats, a 10.25‑inch screen, ventilated front seats and a premium sound system, plus bold 17‑inch alloy wheels. It is powered by...
James Bond Frontrunner Replaces The Bear Star in "Sweeping" Netflix Drama
Aaron Taylor‑Johnson has been confirmed as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming drama "Enigma Variations," replacing Jeremy Allen White. The series, adapted from André Aciman’s novel, is described as a sweeping portrait of masculinity, sexuality, and modern love across ten years....