NRG Eliminate B8 From BLAST Open Rotterdam
NRG eliminated B8 from the BLAST Open Rotterdam lower bracket, winning both maps 13‑6 on Inferno and 13‑9 on Ancient. The U.S. roster, led by Michael “Grim” Wince (42‑27) and Josh “oSee” Ohm (37‑23), dominated early rounds and never looked back. B8’s Ukrainian lineup struggled to recover after NRG’s force‑buy and aggressive play. NRG now advances to face the loser of the Aurora‑FURIA match in the next lower‑bracket round.
Interview: Jem Walters, CTO, Vanquis
Jem Walters, former Virgin Money CIO and co‑founder of the Snoop app, became CTO of Vanquis in September 2023 to lead a sweeping digital overhaul. He is consolidating three legacy technology stacks into a unified Salesforce‑based platform while building a Snowflake‑powered...
Starling Bank Rolls Out “UK’s First Agentic AI Financial Assistant”
Starling Bank announced the launch of the UK’s first agentic AI financial assistant, dubbed Starling Assistant, to automate everyday banking tasks. The voice‑enabled tool can set up savings goals, allocate funds across dedicated spaces, and schedule bill payments through natural...
India Steps up Regional Energy Diplomacy, Supplies Bangladesh with Diesel
India will deliver 45,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh by April, with 5,000 tonnes already shipped via the 131.5‑km India‑Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline. The move comes as global fuel prices surge amid the Iran‑Israel conflict and reflects New Delhi’s self‑styled role...
ACSM’s Offshore Support Vessel Undergoing ‘Major’ Upgrade
ACSM, now part of the Prysmian Group, is refitting its 2003‑built offshore support vessel Genesis at a Portuguese shipyard. The upgrade includes a Heila active‑heave‑compensation crane and enhancements to its 200 HP UHD WC ROV system. At 90.20 meters, Genesis will continue...
Bosch Presents Electric Powertrain for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Off-Highway Machiner
Bosch Engineering unveiled an 800‑volt electric powertrain at LogiMAT 2026, targeting heavy‑duty intralogistics equipment such as forklifts, truck tractors and port transporters. The SMG230 motor delivers 188 kW continuous power and up to 550 Nm peak torque, while a silicon‑carbide inverter pushes...
Nigeria's Binani Air Certifies for Scheduled Operations
Nigeria's Binani Air obtained an air operator’s certificate for scheduled domestic flights from the NCAA on 17 March. The certification marks the first fully woman‑owned airline in Nigeria, led by Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani. Binani Air already holds an...
Lyten to Establish a Lyten Industrial Hub in Poland
Lyten announced plans to evaluate a new industrial hub in Gdańsk, Poland, with a feasibility study scheduled for 2026. The hub would combine the company’s advanced battery‑energy‑storage manufacturing with AI‑powered data centre capacity, mirroring its recently launched Swedish site. Lyten’s...
Sport Klub to Exit Bosnia as Arena Sport Expands Lineup
Sport Klub channels will cease broadcasting in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 1 April 2025, replaced by an expanded suite of Arena Sport services. The change follows Telekom Srbija’s February 2025 acquisition of Sport Klub’s rights, licences and assets from United Group across the Western Balkans....
MPs Committee: This Is What Ails SHA
The National Assembly health committee warned that Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) is financially unsustainable, collecting roughly Sh7.4 billion monthly but spending Sh7.2 billion on operations. Only about 5 million of the 29 million registered members actually remit premiums, creating a large funding gap....
Sony to Wind Down Pixomondo, Consolidate VFX Work at Imageworks
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced it will wind down Pixomondo, the award‑winning visual effects and virtual production studio it bought in 2022. The closure will affect several hundred staff, with many slated for transfer to Sony Group and the remainder facing...
Miami Beach Considers Suing State over Bill to Allow Water Park
Miami Beach officials are weighing a lawsuit after the Florida legislature passed HB 399, a bill that preempts city zoning and lets the Fontainebleau hotel add a water park without Historic Preservation Board approval. The City Commission instructed the city attorney...
New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Talks Theme Park Prices
Josh D’Amaro, Disney’s new CEO, addressed theme‑park pricing at the March shareholder meeting, highlighting a $50 ticket option for children aged 3‑9 and a flexible pricing philosophy. He noted that U.S. park attendance slipped 1% year‑over‑year while overall park revenue...
Jaguar Land Rover's Cyber Bailout Sets Worrying Precedent, Watchdog Warns
The UK government provided Jaguar Land Rover with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee after a ransomware attack that the Cyber Monitoring Centre estimates cost up to £1.9 billion to the British economy. The cyber watchdog warned that rescuing a single firm without clear criteria...
Buy Chevron, as Its Middle East Exposure Is Lower than Rival Exxon's, Says HSBC
HSBC upgraded Chevron to Buy, lifting its price target to $215, implying roughly 7% upside from the latest close. The bank highlighted Chevron’s markedly lower exposure to Middle‑East oil—under 200,000 barrels per day versus Exxon’s 900,000+—as a key risk buffer...
Serbia Secures US Sanctions Waiver for Its NIS Oil Firm, Energy Minister Says
Serbia secured a U.S. Treasury waiver extending sanctions relief for the Russian‑owned Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) until April 17, 2026, allowing continued crude oil imports amid the war on Iran. The waiver comes as Serbia imposed a ban on crude and...
Depth Over Diversification: Inside 9shines’ Focused Category Strategy
9shines Label, founded in 2017, has built a D2C nightwear and comfort‑wear business around a single, well‑defined category. By prioritising breathable fabrics, inclusive sizing up to 7XL and functional details, the brand enjoys a near‑50% repeat purchase rate. Its hybrid...
The Non-Domiciled CDL Crackdown Is Law. Fleets Have 4 Problems.
On March 6 California revoked 13,000 CDLs and on March 16 the FMCSA enacted a rule limiting CDL eligibility to H‑2A, H‑2B and E‑2 visas, stripping DACA, asylum and refugee holders of eligibility. Up to 200,000 drivers—about five percent of the U.S....
Tata Motors to Raise ICE Vehicle Prices by 0.5% From April 1
Tata Motors announced a 0.5 percent weighted increase in prices for its internal‑combustion‑engine (ICE) vehicles, effective April 1, 2026. The hike varies by model and variant and aims to offset rising input, commodity and logistics costs. This move reflects the broader pricing...
CIRO to Return Misconduct Funds to Investors Starting April
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) will roll out a Disgorgement Distribution Program on April 1, 2026, enabling funds seized from broker misconduct to be returned to affected investors. The initiative distributes disgorgement penalties on a prorated basis, with claimants given at least...
‘Ukraine’s Voice in the World’: How the Kyiv Independent Keeps Ongoing War in the Headlines
The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s premier English‑language newsroom, has expanded from 19 staff in 2021 to 85 employees in 2026 while operating under full‑scale war. It sustains itself financially through a reader‑driven model—70% of revenue comes from a 28,000‑strong global subscriber...
Kent Meningitis Outbreak May Have Peaked as UKHSA Reports Slowdown in Cases
The UK Health Security Agency reported that the meningitis outbreak in Kent appears to have peaked, with only two new cases reported on Friday. To date, 18 confirmed and 11 probable cases have been recorded, totaling 29 infections, of which...
Robinson Helicopters and Their Accelerated Path to FAA Autonomous Certification
Robinson Helicopter is pursuing FAA autonomous certification by retrofitting its proven R44 and R66 helicopters with autonomy systems. By certifying only the autonomy stack and control changes under Part 27, the company avoids the extensive airframe and propulsion validation required by...
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UAE Says It Dismantled 'Terrorist Network' Funded by Iran, Hezbollah
The United Arab Emirates announced it has dismantled a terrorist network allegedly funded by Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, arresting several operatives. The cell used a fictitious commercial front to launder money, finance terrorism and threaten national security. Lebanon’s foreign ministry...
Landmark Workday Case Signals New AI Hiring Risk
Workday lost a pivotal lawsuit, Mobley v. Workday, after U.S. District Judge Rita Lin dismissed the company's Age Discrimination in Employment Act defense. The case centers on alleged bias embedded in Workday's AI‑driven hiring tools. Legal experts view the ruling...
Canada January Retail Sales +1.1% vs +1.5% Expected
Canada’s retail sector posted a modest 1.1 % year‑over‑year increase in January, falling short of the 1.5 % consensus but still delivering solid growth after a 0.4 % decline in December. Total sales reached C$70.7 billion, with vehicle sales surging 2.0 % and e‑commerce expanding...
Estonia Opts for Smart, Adaptable and Cooperative Solutions in the Face of Russian Threat
Estonia is prioritizing smart, adaptable and cooperative defence solutions as the Russian threat looms. With a population of 1.3 million and the EU’s third‑smallest GDP, it has narrowed procurement and focused on joint ventures. Its domestically produced equipment is now being...
Oil Whipsaws as War Risk and Emergency Supply Measures Collide
Oil prices swung sharply this week as escalating war risk in the Middle East collided with a series of emergency supply measures. WTI fell to $94.13, down 3.98%, after traders weighed tanker delays in the Strait of Hormuz against strong...
The Race to Stabilize Oil Markets as the Iran War Expands
The Iran‑Israel conflict is spilling into global oil markets as strikes target both the Hormuz corridor and Iran’s Kharg Island export hub. U.S. officials have responded with a Jones Act waiver, Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdowns, and the prospect of releasing...
Venezuela’s Security State Hardens as Sanctions Relief Lifts Oil Hopes
Venezuela has reshuffled its security leadership, appointing intelligence chief Gustavo González López as defense minister, signaling tighter military and surveillance control. The change coincides with limited U.S. sanctions waivers that have eased pressure on PDVSA, prompting a rally in PDVSA‑linked bonds...
NTSB Issues ‘Rail Propulsion Power Systems’ Safety Alert
The National Transportation Safety Board issued a safety alert highlighting critical failures in electric propulsion power systems across aging U.S. rail networks. Investigators documented electrical arcing, fires and smoke caused by water‑intruded cables, worn third‑rail contacts, and corroded connectors, often...
System Shock Remake Patch 2.1 Brings Performance Improvements, Feature Parity to All Platforms, and More
Nightdive Studios rolled out the System Shock remake Parity Patch v2.1, delivering performance and feature parity across Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation, Xbox and PC. The update boosts the original Switch to up to 900p docked and 30 fps, while Switch 2 runs at 1440p/60 fps...
Orthogonal Tri‐Modular Coiled‐Coil Assembly for Programmable Multi‐Cargo Display on Escherichia Coli Nissle 1917
Researchers have engineered a tri‑specific scaffold cell (TriSC) platform in the probiotic strain *Escherichia coli* Nissle 1917 that uses three orthogonal coiled‑coil motifs to create a programmable, reversible surface. The system enables simultaneous, selective attachment of multiple nanobody cargos and...
Mindray North America Enters Ventilator Market
Mindray North America announced the launch of its SV900 and SV700 ventilators, marking the company’s entry into the U.S. respiratory‑care market. As the world’s second‑largest acute‑care ventilator supplier, Mindray is expanding its critical‑care portfolio with devices that combine invasive, non‑invasive...
Ukraine Downs Russian Ka-52 Helicopter with FPV Drone
Ukrainian forces reported that an FPV drone destroyed a Russian Ka‑52 attack helicopter near Pokrovsk, supported by video and photos. The strike was credited to the 59th Separate Assault Brigade, which uses low‑cost, first‑person‑view drones as improvised strike platforms. The...
Damen Launches Tenth Island Class Ferry for BC Ferries
At Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries was launched, completing a four‑vessel order and bringing the total to ten vessels in the class. The new ship, Island K ‘asa, adds roughly 200 vehicle...
US Department of Transportation Announces $21 Million in Tribal Road Safety Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $21 million in FY2025 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund grants, supporting 84 projects across 61 tribes in 13 states. Funding will enable safety plans, roadway‑departure countermeasures, infrastructure upgrades such as guardrails and multi‑use pathways,...
Ghana’s Parliament Ratifies Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa Mining Lease
Ghana’s Parliament has formally ratified Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa mining lease, granting the company exclusive rights to develop a lithium mine and processing plant. The 15‑year lease, renewable under Ghanaian law, incorporates the new 2025 royalty regulations, aligning fiscal terms with...
‘The Barriers I Encountered Were Never Dramatic, They Were Cumulative’
Women in Solar+ Europe featured Delfina Muñoz, CEA research director, who argues that diversity is a catalyst for faster, fairer clean‑energy innovation. She describes how everyday micro‑biases accumulate to create barriers for women, and stresses that inclusion must be embedded...
T-Mobile Magenta Status: Get Benefits With Hilton, Car Rental Agencies, Streaming Services, and More With Your Phone Plan
T‑Mobile’s Magenta Status program, available to most smartphone subscribers, unlocks a suite of travel and entertainment perks at no extra charge. Members receive a 15% discount on Hilton hotel stays, up to 40% off bookings through T‑Mobile Travel, and a...
How We Deliver Energy Matters More Than Sources
The article argues that reliable power delivery, not just source mix, is the critical challenge for global energy systems. Abu Dhabi showcases a converged model that blends natural gas, over 45% renewables, and AI‑driven platform AD.WE to manage electricity and...
Government Unveils Rs 20000 Crore Credit Guarantee Plan for MFIs
The Indian government announced a Rs 20,000 crore credit guarantee scheme aimed at micro‑finance institutions (MFIs) to alleviate liquidity pressures. The programme applies to all bank‑sanctioned loans up to June 30, 2026 and imposes a 2 % rate ceiling above the marginal cost of funds....
Ryanair Opens Biggest In-House MRO at Madrid Barajas, Spain
Ryanair has inaugurated its biggest in‑house maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre at Madrid‑Barajas Airport, marking the airline’s largest dedicated facility to date. The new hub consolidates maintenance for its Boeing 737‑800 fleet, allowing Ryanair to perform more work internally...
NYS Targets Tobacco Companies
The New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Control has issued an RFP for a public‑relations firm to design a statewide campaign exposing the tobacco industry’s role in the ongoing epidemic. The initiative will spotlight the industry’s impact...
How to Get Mage Hand in Esoteric Ebb
Esoteric Ebb, the March 2026 indie RPG from Christoffer Bodegård and Raw Fury, lets players acquire the versatile Mage Hand cantrip early in the adventure. To obtain it, players must first secure the Comprehend Language spell—either buying the 100‑crown scroll from...
Elyse Myers on Why Making ‘Something Cool’ Is Better Than Going Viral
Elyse Myers, a TikTok creator with 7.1 million followers, emphasizes authenticity over curated personas, even as she sets strict personal boundaries around family content. She selects brand partnerships based on creative control, using a simple metric—whether she’s proud enough to show...
Construction Starts on Next Section of Kenyan SGR
President William Ruto inaugurated the next 264km phase of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway, extending the line from Naivasha westward to Kisumu with an 8.7km spur to the new Kisumu Port. The route will then push another 107km to the Malaba...
Why Technical Due Diligence Is Becoming the Backbone of Europe’s Solar-Storage Boom
Europe’s hybrid solar‑plus‑storage projects are scaling rapidly, turning isolated PV and battery assets into integrated systems that deliver firm capacity and grid services. The added electrical, mechanical and digital interdependencies raise failure risks, making superficial technical due diligence a liability....
Air Cargo Backlogs Build as Mid East Disruption Cuts Capacity and Scrambles Networks
Air cargo backlogs are mounting as Middle East airspace closures have stripped roughly 20% of global air‑freight capacity, equivalent to over 500,000 tonnes. Qatar Airways Cargo has resumed limited freighter services under a temporary authorisation, while other regional carriers operate...
3 in 5 Americans Fear AI Could Replace Jobs, Making It Harder to Afford Homes
A Redfin‑commissioned Ipsos survey of 4,000 U.S. adults finds that 59% believe advances in artificial intelligence will eliminate jobs and make home ownership less affordable, while only 30% think AI will boost the economy and housing access. The same respondents...