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This Brand Broke the Biggest Rule of E-Commerce—And Made Customers 3.5x More Valuable
NewsMar 20, 2026

This Brand Broke the Biggest Rule of E-Commerce—And Made Customers 3.5x More Valuable

Huckberry’s newsletter, launched 15 years ago, includes external links to curated stories, defying the e‑commerce rule against outbound links. The brand treats customers as community members, offering entertainment, education, and connections beyond its product line. This content‑first approach yields customers...

By Fast Company
TMC Welcomes Mark Kennedy as Its 67th General Chairman
NewsMar 20, 2026

TMC Welcomes Mark Kennedy as Its 67th General Chairman

The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) introduced Mark Kennedy, corporate vice‑president of equipment at Knight‑Swift Transportation, as its 67th general chairman and treasurer. Kennedy, a TMC member since 2015 and former vice‑chairman, highlighted the council’s role in...

By Transport Topics – Technology
SteamOS Update Preview Brings "Initial Support" For the Steam Machine, Plus New Power and Bluetooth Tricks for Steam Decks
NewsMar 20, 2026

SteamOS Update Preview Brings "Initial Support" For the Steam Machine, Plus New Power and Bluetooth Tricks for Steam Decks

Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview, adding initial support for the upcoming Steam Machine and a suite of enhancements for Steam Deck users. The update introduces a new graphics driver, OBS and Discord integration, variable refresh rate improvements, and preliminary hibernation...

By Rock Paper Shotgun
Hire Misfire
NewsMar 20, 2026

Hire Misfire

Noah Shachtman, former Rolling Stone editor, announced his new role as a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, sparking criticism over his handling of a 2022 Rolling Stone story about FBI raid on ABC producer James Gordon Meek....

By Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)
Business Supplier Fined £500k and Director Forced to Quit After Ofgem Investigation
NewsMar 20, 2026

Business Supplier Fined £500k and Director Forced to Quit After Ofgem Investigation

Ofgem fined Farringdon Energy £525,000 and forced its director to resign after uncovering serious mismanagement dating back to 2021. The supplier overcharged 159 business customers a total of £347,717 and kept advance payments as early termination fees despite not delivering...

By Energy Live News
AI Booking Tool Shows that Travel Demand From Disabled Passengers Is Higher than Thought
NewsMar 20, 2026

AI Booking Tool Shows that Travel Demand From Disabled Passengers Is Higher than Thought

Transreport has launched Ask PA, an AI‑assisted agent embedded in its Passenger Assistance system and delivered via WhatsApp, to let disabled and older travellers ask accessibility questions and book assistance 24/7. Early usage data shows travel demand from these passengers is...

By Railway Gazette International
Benefits Lessons to Learn From a Brutal Flu Season
NewsMar 20, 2026

Benefits Lessons to Learn From a Brutal Flu Season

The 2024‑2025 flu season has been unusually severe, with the CDC reporting 78 million cases, over a million hospitalizations and 67 000 deaths. Antiviral prescriptions are up 24% compared with the previous year, and Evernorth’s MD Live saw a 400% surge in flu‑related...

By Employee Benefit News
Kayhan Targets Investors, Insurers with Expanded Orbital Intelligence Platform
NewsMar 20, 2026

Kayhan Targets Investors, Insurers with Expanded Orbital Intelligence Platform

Kayhan Space unveiled Satcat Terminal, an AI‑driven platform that translates orbital data into business insights for investors and insurers, echoing the functionality of a Bloomberg Terminal for space assets. The service draws on a catalog of more than 36,000 tracked...

By SpaceNews
HMM Jumps Onto Feeder Vessel Commissioning Bonanza
NewsMar 20, 2026

HMM Jumps Onto Feeder Vessel Commissioning Bonanza

South Korean carrier HMM commissioned ten 2,800‑TEU feeder vessels at Hyundai Heavy Industries for $550 million, with delivery slated for late 2028. The company also secured a December 2025 order for twelve additional feeder ships from China’s Huanghai Shipbuilding, comprising five...

By The Loadstar
Investor Chicken Little and the AI Sales Channel: OpenAI Insurance Apps Trigger Uncertainty
NewsMar 20, 2026

Investor Chicken Little and the AI Sales Channel: OpenAI Insurance Apps Trigger Uncertainty

OpenAI’s platform now hosts consumer‑facing insurance apps from Tuio and Insurify, prompting a 9% drop in insurance broker equities, which Goldman Sachs labeled “overdone.” Analysts argue the apps merely surface existing carrier APIs and underwriting flows, sending users back to...

By Carrier Management
Re: Prognostic Score for Predicting Respiratory Admissions Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care: Development and Validation...
NewsMar 20, 2026

Re: Prognostic Score for Predicting Respiratory Admissions Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care: Development and Validation...

Physicians Di Micco and Siniscalchi commend the BLISS prognostic score, which estimates two‑year respiratory admissions for COPD patients in primary care. They argue that real‑world outcomes are heavily influenced by acute comorbidities such as pulmonary embolism, COVID‑19, and cancer, as well...

By BMJ (Latest)
PS Plus Subscribers Are Losing Access to At Least 2 Games in April 2026
NewsMar 20, 2026

PS Plus Subscribers Are Losing Access to At Least 2 Games in April 2026

The PlayStation Plus “Last Chance to Play” update reveals that EA Sports PGA Tour and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will leave the Extra tier in April 2026. Both games were added in 2025 after earning roughly 75 scores on OpenCritic. Their removal precedes the April 21 refresh...

By Game Rant
Cyngn Brings Autonomous Forklift Models Into Isaac Sim
NewsMar 20, 2026

Cyngn Brings Autonomous Forklift Models Into Isaac Sim

Cyngn announced that its high‑fidelity autonomous forklift models are now integrated into NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim, an open‑source simulation platform for autonomous systems. The models, exported as Functional Mock‑up Units, exchange two‑way data with Isaac Sim’s virtual surfaces, mirroring real‑world dynamics....

By Engineering.com
5 Tips for More Reliable Shipping Operations
NewsMar 20, 2026

5 Tips for More Reliable Shipping Operations

The article outlines five practical steps to make shipping operations more reliable: ensuring order accuracy, standardizing procedures, leveraging third‑party logistics (3PL), maintaining precise inventory records, and setting clear deadlines. Each tip targets common pitfalls such as mis‑picks, inconsistent packing, and...

By FinSMEs
Report: Sports Rights Holders Need to Diversify Beyond Live Content
NewsMar 20, 2026

Report: Sports Rights Holders Need to Diversify Beyond Live Content

Altman Solon’s second‑part Global Sports Survey reveals a widening monetisation gap for sports rights owners as audiences increasingly consume non‑live formats. The study of 6,000 fans and 250 executives shows 42% of viewers are very willing to pay for live events...

By TVBEurope
Amey to Deliver Consultancy Services for Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme
NewsMar 20, 2026

Amey to Deliver Consultancy Services for Northern Powerhouse Rail Scheme

Amey has secured a multi‑disciplinary railway consultancy contract with Network Rail for the Leeds‑to‑Sheffield segment of the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The work, delivered under Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework, will provide provisional design solutions to increase capacity,...

By Railway-News
NXP Unveils Third-Generation RFCMOS Automotive Radar Transceiver
NewsMar 20, 2026

NXP Unveils Third-Generation RFCMOS Automotive Radar Transceiver

NXP Semiconductors introduced the third‑generation RFCMOS automotive radar transceiver TEF8388, an 8‑transmit/8‑receive (8T8R) device capable of supporting imaging radar sensors with up to 576 antenna channels. The chip maintains power consumption comparable to legacy 3T4R solutions while offering scalable configurations...

By Just Auto
Government Unveils US $53 Million RELIEF Scheme to Support Exporters Amid Middle East Disruptions
NewsMar 20, 2026

Government Unveils US $53 Million RELIEF Scheme to Support Exporters Amid Middle East Disruptions

The Indian government launched the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme, allocating Rs 497 crore (US $53 million) to shield exporters from Middle‑East conflict‑driven disruptions. The program, administered by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation, offers extended export obligations, stable insurance premiums,...

By Apparel Resources – Business News
LinusBio Expands Its Laser-Powered Hair Test to Help Rule Out Autism in Older Children
NewsMar 20, 2026

LinusBio Expands Its Laser-Powered Hair Test to Help Rule Out Autism in Older Children

LinusBio has broadened its ClearStrand‑ASD hair‑based screening to children up to ten years old, extending beyond the original under‑48‑month validation. The test analyzes a single strand of hair with proprietary robotics and laser technology to detect metabolic patterns linked to...

By HIT Consultant
Genentech Culls Muscle-Preserving Drug in Genetic Diseases, Raising Questions About Obesity Trial
NewsMar 20, 2026

Genentech Culls Muscle-Preserving Drug in Genetic Diseases, Raising Questions About Obesity Trial

Roche’s Genentech has halted the Phase III development of its muscle‑preserving therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The decision follows disappointing efficacy signals and safety concerns that emerged in late‑stage trials. The program also included an...

By Endpoints News
Somalia Denies Baidoa Flight Halt, Calls Claims Propaganda
NewsMar 20, 2026

Somalia Denies Baidoa Flight Halt, Calls Claims Propaganda

Somalia’s Civil Aviation Authority says commercial flights between Mogadishu and Baidoa continue without restrictions, rejecting media claims of a suspension. The denial comes after reports that the South West State’s capital cut ties with the federal government amid a constitutional...

By ch-aviation News
Members Of Congress Caught Skipping TSA Lines During Shutdown Chaos
NewsMar 20, 2026

Members Of Congress Caught Skipping TSA Lines During Shutdown Chaos

A viral video revealed Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace slipping past long TSA security lines at Washington National Airport while the nation’s checkpoints operated without paid staff during the ongoing government shutdown. The footage sparked bipartisan outrage, highlighting...

By Live and Let’s Fly
First Phase of München Westtangente Tram Route Inaugurated
NewsMar 20, 2026

First Phase of München Westtangente Tram Route Inaugurated

Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft inaugurated the first 1.5 km segment of the Westtangente tram corridor on February 28, adding three new stops along Fürstenrieder Straße. The section, served by Route 14, links Agnes‑Bernauer‑Straße with Ammerseestraße and closes a long‑standing gap in Munich’s historically radial tram...

By Railway Gazette International
Appeal Court Ruling Boosts BCSC Bid to Recover Millions From Fraudster
NewsMar 20, 2026

Appeal Court Ruling Boosts BCSC Bid to Recover Millions From Fraudster

The British Columbia Court of Appeal upheld a Supreme Court order that compels convicted fraudster Earle Douglas Pasquill to surrender all withdrawals from two Life Income Fund (LIF) accounts to the BCSC. The decision confirms that provincial pension legislation does...

By Wealth Professional Canada – ETFs
Listed Firms Risk 30% Share Plunge Amid Rising Cyber Attacks
NewsMar 20, 2026

Listed Firms Risk 30% Share Plunge Amid Rising Cyber Attacks

JSE‑listed companies face the risk of a 30% share‑price plunge after a cyber‑attack, as weekly cyber incidents in South Africa jumped 36% year‑on‑year to 2,145. Response speed dramatically influences losses: incidents contained within hours limit share erosion to 4%, while...

By ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
Thousands of Magento Sites Hit in Ongoing Defacement Campaign
NewsMar 20, 2026

Thousands of Magento Sites Hit in Ongoing Defacement Campaign

A coordinated defacement campaign has compromised over 7,500 Magento sites in just three weeks, leveraging an unauthenticated file‑upload flaw across Open Source, Enterprise and B2B deployments. Threat actors are posting plaintext files, often bearing the handle “Typical Idiot Security,” to...

By SecurityWeek
US Shippers Back Rail Access Shake-Up as Merger Fears Grow
NewsMar 20, 2026

US Shippers Back Rail Access Shake-Up as Merger Fears Grow

The Surface Transportation Board has issued a proposal to repeal Federal Rule 49 CFR Part 1144, which currently restricts reciprocal switching for shippers seeking alternative rail service. The change is backed by major shipper groups, the American Chemistry Council, and...

By The Loadstar
Braves Home Opener Heading To Gray-Owned Stations
NewsMar 20, 2026

Braves Home Opener Heading To Gray-Owned Stations

The Atlanta Braves confirmed that their 2026 home opener on March 27 against the Kansas City Royals will be simulcast on the team’s own BravesVision platform and Gray Media’s network of local television stations across the six‑state Braves Country. The...

By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
Drone Delivery’s Breakthrough Moment Has Arrived
NewsMar 20, 2026

Drone Delivery’s Breakthrough Moment Has Arrived

Matternet has launched pilot drone deliveries for Dave’s Hot Chicken in Southern California and for NHS hospitals in London, showcasing both food and medical logistics. The FAA’s pending Part 108 rule would lift the line‑of‑sight requirement, enabling larger autonomous fleets. Retail...

By Business Traveller (UK)
Transocean, Noble, COSL, Seadrill, and Valaris Pinpointed as Rig Backlog Powerhouses
NewsMar 20, 2026

Transocean, Noble, COSL, Seadrill, and Valaris Pinpointed as Rig Backlog Powerhouses

Westwood Global Energy’s latest RigLogix analysis identifies Transocean, Noble, COSL, Seadrill and Valaris as the five offshore drilling firms holding the largest floating‑rig backlog for 2026. The overall backlog fell 25% in 2025 versus 2024, largely because Brazil awarded few...

By Offshore Energy
Zimbabwe: Court Halts Mining On Ariston Estate, Declares Claims Illegal in Landmark Environmental Ruling
NewsMar 20, 2026

Zimbabwe: Court Halts Mining On Ariston Estate, Declares Claims Illegal in Landmark Environmental Ruling

Zimbabwe's High Court has nullified two mining certificates on Ariston Holdings' Kent Estate, declaring them illegal. Justice Philda Muzofa ruled the certificates were issued before the syndicate obtained a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate, making them void. The court ordered...

By AllAfrica – Mining
Sunstate Bank Adds Investing to Online Banking with InvestiFi
NewsMar 20, 2026

Sunstate Bank Adds Investing to Online Banking with InvestiFi

Sunstate Bank announced a partnership with InvestiFi to embed stock, ETF and digital‑asset investing directly into its online banking platform. The integration lets account holders trade and allocate funds from their checking accounts while accessing InvestiFi’s Guided Investing robo‑advisor and...

By Fintech Global
Heating Oil Market Study
NewsMar 20, 2026

Heating Oil Market Study

On 20 March 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a market study examining the retail supply of heating oil for domestic use. The authority is seeking comments from interested parties by 8 April 2026 and plans to publish its final findings...

By UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Learning From Section 230: No Immunity for AI
NewsMar 20, 2026

Learning From Section 230: No Immunity for AI

Brad Carson, president of Americans for Responsible Innovation, testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, warning that Congress should not grant AI the same broad immunity that Section 230 gave to social‑media platforms. He argues that Section...

By Institute for Family Studies (Blog)
Media Barons Are Cutting Back, but The Walrus Can’t Afford To
NewsMar 20, 2026

Media Barons Are Cutting Back, but The Walrus Can’t Afford To

The Washington Post announced a sweeping newsroom reduction, cutting more than 300 jobs—about one‑third of its staff—and eliminating entire beats such as sports, books, and several foreign bureaus. Owner Jeff Bezos framed the move as a "strategic reset" aimed at...

By The Walrus (General feed)
7Air Appoints Juan Nunez as Chief Operating Officer
NewsMar 20, 2026

7Air Appoints Juan Nunez as Chief Operating Officer

7Air has promoted Juan Nunez to chief operating officer and accountable executive, a year after securing FAA certification. Nunez, who previously led flight operations at 7Air and served as director of operations for the FAA, will oversee regulatory compliance and...

By Air Cargo News
Three Accidents in C. Java Toll Roads During ‘Mudik’, Three Dead
NewsMar 20, 2026

Three Accidents in C. Java Toll Roads During ‘Mudik’, Three Dead

Three separate bus-related accidents occurred on Central Java toll roads during the Idul Fitri mudik period, resulting in three fatalities. The deadliest crash involved a Mitsubishi Expander colliding with a stationary PO 27 Trans bus on the Batang‑Semarang toll road, killing the driver and...

By The Jakarta Post – Business
Channel 4 Unveils New Sponsor of The Great British Bake Off
NewsMar 20, 2026

Channel 4 Unveils New Sponsor of The Great British Bake Off

Channel 4 announced that Autotrader will become the new sponsor of The Great British Bake Off, taking over from Waitrose after a two‑year partnership. The deal kicks off with the 2026 broadcast season, aligning the automotive marketplace with the show’s...

By Campaign UK
Hanin’s Unveils New 3D Printing Lineup with Elastomer and SJF Systems at TCT Asia
NewsMar 20, 2026

Hanin’s Unveils New 3D Printing Lineup with Elastomer and SJF Systems at TCT Asia

Chinese 3D‑printing firm Hanin introduced two new systems at TCT Asia 2026. The LCD‑L298 is a commercial‑grade elastomer printer that uses a COB light source and Fresnel lens to deliver uniform exposure across a 294 × 160 × 400 mm build volume. The industrial‑grade SJF‑P380 employs...

By 3D Printing Industry – News
Battle for Hormuz Shakes Markets as Oil Swings and Treasury Yields Climb
NewsMar 20, 2026

Battle for Hormuz Shakes Markets as Oil Swings and Treasury Yields Climb

A US‑led air and naval campaign targeting Iranian forces aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil conduit, prompting heightened market volatility. Oil prices have swung as traders balance expectations of increased output against the risk of prolonged...

By Wealth Professional Canada – ETFs
Clean Winter Air Drives Major Irradiance Surplus Across China and Taiwan in February
NewsMar 20, 2026

Clean Winter Air Drives Major Irradiance Surplus Across China and Taiwan in February

February delivered a stark East‑Asia solar divide: southern China and Taiwan recorded record‑high irradiance, driven by exceptionally clean air and persistent clear skies, while maritime Southeast Asia suffered 10‑20% below‑average irradiance due to heavy rainfall and enhanced tropical convection. In...

By pv magazine
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star Completes Operation Deep Freeze 2026 Mission
NewsMar 20, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star Completes Operation Deep Freeze 2026 Mission

U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker USCGC Polar Star completed its 2026 Operation Deep Freeze mission after 55 days below the Antarctic Circle, covering 14,000 miles. The cutter rescued the cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II, cut a seven‑mile ice channel, and escorted the...

By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
Appeal Finds NICE Must Reconsider Alzheimer's Drugs
NewsMar 20, 2026

Appeal Finds NICE Must Reconsider Alzheimer's Drugs

NICE has agreed to revisit its June 2025 rejection of Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab) and Eisai’s Leqembi (lecanemab) for NHS reimbursement. The appeal will send the dossiers back to the appraisal committee to re‑examine clinical benefits, long‑term data, infusion costs and unpaid...

By pharmaphorum
Wuthering Waves Twitch Drops Event: Here’s How to Claim the Free Rewards
NewsMar 20, 2026

Wuthering Waves Twitch Drops Event: Here’s How to Claim the Free Rewards

Wuthering Waves has launched a Twitch Drops event tied to its V3.2 update, running from March 19 to April 16, 2026. Players must link a Twitch account to their Kuro account and watch any drop‑enabled stream until the progress bar...

By GamingonPhone
UK Letting US Use Its Bases Is ‘Participation in Aggression’, Iran’s Foreign Minister Tells Yvette Cooper – UK Politics Live
NewsMar 20, 2026

UK Letting US Use Its Bases Is ‘Participation in Aggression’, Iran’s Foreign Minister Tells Yvette Cooper – UK Politics Live

Reform UK is poised to win additional English councils in May 2026, and a new Grantham Institute report shows the party has already stripped climate‑change targets from seven local authorities. The analysis warns that this retreat could undermine the UK’s national...

By The Guardian – Environment
MOL Buying Into Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt and Newbuild C-CSOVs
NewsMar 20, 2026

MOL Buying Into Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt and Newbuild C-CSOVs

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is purchasing a stake in Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt, the Hamburg‑based joint venture with Schoeller Holdings, and acquiring shares in four construction‑commissioning service operation vessels (C‑CSOVs) under construction. The vessels, ordered from China’s CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding,...

By Offshore Energy
New Release Roundup: Fortnite, Taimanin Squad, Goritaire, and More
NewsMar 20, 2026

New Release Roundup: Fortnite, Taimanin Squad, Goritaire, and More

A fresh wave of mobile titles is reshaping the app store landscape, highlighted by Fortnite’s long‑awaited return to Google Play alongside a new Battle Royale season. The lineup also includes Clover Games’ anime‑styled Heavenhells, Kong Software’s historically‑inspired Three Kingdoms: Grand...

By PocketGamer.biz
U.S. Air Force Looks to Buy More Dronebuster 4 Systems
NewsMar 20, 2026

U.S. Air Force Looks to Buy More Dronebuster 4 Systems

The U.S. Air Force has opened a market survey to procure three additional Dronebuster 4 handheld counter‑drone systems from DZYNE Technologies. The handheld electronic‑warfare device detects and disrupts small unmanned aerial systems, including “dark drones,” by jamming control links and navigation...

By Defence Blog
Canadian Solar Falls Into the Red: Q4 2025 Revenue and Margins Plummet – Stock Takes a Hit
NewsMar 20, 2026

Canadian Solar Falls Into the Red: Q4 2025 Revenue and Margins Plummet – Stock Takes a Hit

Canadian Solar posted a Q4 2025 revenue of $1.2 billion, roughly 20% lower than a year earlier and beneath analyst forecasts. The company swung to an $86 million net loss, with EPS falling to –$1.66 from a profit of $0.48 a year ago....

By Renewable Energy Industry