Airlines That Let You Extend Elite Status for Life Events (New Kid, Illness, School, and More)
Airlines are increasingly allowing elite members to pause or extend their status when major life events—such as a new child, serious illness, job change, or school enrollment—reduce travel frequency. Currently, eleven carriers, including Aegean, Alaska, Delta, and Qantas, have published policies that grant extensions ranging from six months to 18 months, often contingent on documentation. Most programs limit the number of extensions and apply only to status earned organically, not through promotional invitations. The benefit helps travelers retain hard‑earned perks without restarting qualification cycles.
Hades 2 and Date Everything Lead Gayming Awards 2026 Nominations
The sixth annual Gayming Awards announced their nominees, with Supergiant Games' Hades 2 and Sassy Chap Games' Date Everything each earning three nods across 14 categories. Hades 2 joins five other titles—Ball x Pit, Blue Prince, Ghost of Yōtei, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and South...
David Ellison Sends Letter to CA Lawmakers Outlining Plan to Keep Hollywood Jobs Local (Exclusive)
David Ellison, head of Paramount, wrote to California lawmakers outlining how the planned Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger will protect and expand Hollywood jobs. He pledged each studio will maintain a 15‑film annual slate, a 45‑day theatrical window, and longer VOD windows,...
Why Verily Raised $300M to Become an Independent Precision AI Health Giant
Verily has closed a $300 million Series X Capital‑led round and re‑incorporated as Verily Health Inc., shifting Alphabet from a controlling owner to a significant minority shareholder. The funding will accelerate its AI‑native precision health platform, Verily Pre, aimed at unifying fragmented...
Kioti Debuts Its First Ever Mini Excavators
Kioti unveiled three mini‑excavators—the MX 350A, MX 350AE and MX 570A—at ConExpo 2026, with a spring market launch slated. The models extend Kioti’s compact‑equipment portfolio beyond tractors and UTVs, offering 23 hp and 48 hp power options, load‑sensing hydraulic pumps, and premium cab amenities. Operating weights...
Former Judges Practically Begging D.C. Circuit To Do The Right Thing In Anthropic Case
Former state and federal judges filed a 149‑signatory amicus brief urging the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to invalidate the Pentagon’s designation of AI firm Anthropic as a supply‑chain risk. The brief argues the Department of Defense exceeded its statutory...
Our New Study Explores How AI Can Reduce the Climate Impact of Air Travel.
Google and American Airlines integrated AI contrail forecasts into the airline’s flight‑planning system. In a trial of 2,400 scheduled transatlantic flights, routes that followed the AI‑generated avoidance plans saw a 62% drop in contrail formation compared with a control group....
‘Star Wars’ Launch Marks Fortnite’s Most In-Depth Creator IP Integration Yet
Epic Games announced on March 19 that Fortnite creators now have access to a suite of Disney‑licensed Star Wars assets, including characters, force powers, sound effects, and vehicles such as droid battle tanks. Creators can begin building and testing experiences immediately, but...
PlanetPlay Rallies Games Industry for Global “Battle for the Habitats” Campaign
PlanetPlay has unveiled the "Battle for the Habitats" biodiversity campaign, running from Earth Day (April 22) to World Environment Day (June 5). Partnering with the Rainforest Alliance and Oceana, the initiative targets over 100 PC, console and mobile titles and aims to...
Spirit Spoil malbsMd's Liquid Debut 2-0 in BLAST Rotterdam Opening Round
Spirit defeated Liquid 2‑0 in the BLAST Open Rotterdam opening round, marking the debut of Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa for the Czech squad. Danil “donk” Kryshkovets led Spirit with a 1.99 rating on Mirage and continued his dominance on Ancient. Liquid’s...
Why I Stopped Accepting Workarounds in Perioperative Care
An anesthesiologist recounts a recent case where missing pre‑operative documentation forced a last‑minute delay for a pancreatic endoscopy, exposing the hidden costs of workarounds in peri‑operative care. He argues that these shortcuts are symptoms of broken systems rather than clever...
Virgin Limited Edition to Open Hotel Near Marrakech
Virgin Limited Edition, part of the Virgin Hotels Collection, announced a new 37‑suite luxury hotel set on a 10‑hectare private agricultural estate near Marrakech, slated to open in 2027. The project, developed with local real‑estate firm Sazanes Immobilier, blends Moroccan...
How the US Copied a Cheap Iranian Kamikaze Drone and Used It to Bomb Iran
The United States reverse‑engineered Iran’s cheap Shahed loitering‑munition drone to create the Low‑Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (Lucas). By December 2025 a squadron of Lucas drones was operating in the Middle East, targeting Iranian sites. Each Lucas unit costs roughly...
Latest White House Cybersecurity Strategy Talks Crypto, AI, Quantum
The White House released President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America in mid‑March, outlining six policy pillars that target critical‑infrastructure protection, emerging‑technology superiority, and a broadened offensive cyber posture. Notably, the strategy calls for securing supply‑chain integrity, promoting U.S.‑made hardware, and...
Free Play Days Has Five Free Xbox Games to Play This Weekend
Microsoft’s Free Play Days weekend (March 19‑22) makes five titles free to play. Game Pass subscribers can access Totally Reliable Delivery Service and Hell Let Loose, while Sea of Thieves, Trailmakers and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite are free for all Xbox...
Zhongfu Shenying Launches T1200 Carbon Fibre
Zhongfu Shenying unveiled its T1200 carbon fibre, a high‑performance material, at JEC World 2026, claiming the world’s first production of this grade. The company can initially produce 100 tonnes annually, with a scalable target of 200 tonnes to meet demand. T1200 is aimed...
Studies Show Increased Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems with Seizure and Mental Health Medicine Lamotrigine (Lamictal) in Patients with Heart...
The FDA has issued a safety communication indicating that lamotrigine (Lamictal) may increase the risk of serious arrhythmias in patients with existing heart disease. The agency ordered in‑vitro studies after reports of abnormal ECGs, chest pain, loss of consciousness, and...
JSW Cement Adds 2.50 MTPA Capacity in Rajasthan
JSW Cement has commissioned a greenfield integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, adding 2.5 MTPA of cement grinding capacity alongside a 3.3 MTPA clinkerisation unit. The facility brings the company's total grinding capacity to 24.1 MTPA and clinker capacity to 9.74 MTPA, positioning it...
Prime Video Unveils Biggest India Originals Slate Yet
Prime Video announced its largest‑ever Indian Originals slate, featuring close to 55 series and films across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The lineup introduces diverse formats, including India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series and new seasons of hit franchises like Farzi...
FCA Regulatory Priorities Report 2026: Wholesale Markets and Wholesale Buy-Side
On 19 March 2026 the FCA published its first Regulatory Priorities reports for wholesale markets and wholesale buy‑side, part of a new series of nine annual reports that replace traditional portfolio letters. The wholesale‑markets agenda stresses operational resilience, liquidity management, T+1 settlement,...
Perplexity and b.well Connected Health Partner for AI-Powered Medical Records Search
Perplexity AI has partnered with b.well Connected Health to let users securely link their electronic health records to the search engine. b.well’s extensive FHIR‑based network spans over 2.4 million providers and 350+ health plans, providing cleaned, standardized data through its 13‑step...
Legacy PLC Maintenance Prevents Memory Loss Due to Battery Failure
A wastewater plant suffered a 15‑hour shutdown after a dead battery erased the program from an older PLC’s volatile RAM. The incident highlights how legacy controllers still rely on battery backups, making routine battery replacement and health monitoring essential. Maintaining...
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Renews Exclusive Rights and Distribution Agreement with A+E Networks for Podcasts Cold Case Files, I Survived, American...
PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) announced the renewal of its exclusive sales and distribution agreement with A+E Networks for five flagship podcasts—Cold Case Files, I Survived, American Justice, City Confidential, and Ancient Aliens. The five shows have amassed more than 200 million combined...
Ecreso AiO Adds Native APTmpX and Enhanced Security
WorldCast Systems released version 3.4.0 for its Ecresco AiO Series transmitters, adding native APTmpX V2 support and a suite of security upgrades. The update embeds MPX compression at 300‑600 kbps with RDS, integrates LDAP authentication for enterprise directory sync, and adds Syslog...
IOSCO Proposes Good Practices Concerning OTC Commodities Derivatives Markets
On 19 March 2026 IOSCO released a consultation report proposing good practices to reinforce Principles 12, 15 and 16 of its commodity derivatives framework. The focus is on improving access to OTC position data, enhancing information sharing between regulators and...
Now Available: 2026 Directory of U.S. Merchant Acquirers
TSG has launched its 2026 Directory of U.S. Merchant Acquirers, a subscription‑only research tool sponsored by Deluxe Merchant Services. The guide profiles more than 300 merchant acquirers, representing over $13.5 trillion in processing volume, 550+ sponsor‑bank ties, and 55+ proprietary processing...
Bee Garden Codes March 2026
Pocket Tactics released the latest Bee Garden promotional codes for March 2026, including TRADING, DEVSAREBACK, BEEGARDEN, and RELEASE. Each code grants two daily spins, a luck fountain, and either arcade tickets or a silver charm. The article outlines a three‑step redemption...
FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA Requires Post-Market Safety Trials for Long-Acting Beta-Agonists (LABAs)
The FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication requiring manufacturers of long‑acting beta‑agonists (LABAs) to complete five post‑market, randomized, double‑blind trials evaluating LABA plus inhaled corticosteroid therapy versus corticosteroid alone. Four adult and adolescent studies will each enroll 11,700 patients, covering...
Victor LaValle Adaptation The Terror: Devil in Silver Arrives on AMC+ and Shudder in May
AMC announced that the next entry in its horror anthology, The Terror: Devil in Silver, will debut on May 7, 2026, on both AMC+ and Shudder. The series adapts Victor LaValle’s novel The Devil in Silver, with LaValle co‑writing and...
The Last Caretaker’s New Major Update, Curiosity Wakes, Adds Sharks with Laser Beams on Their Heads
The Last Caretaker’s third major update, Curiosity Wakes, is now live on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It introduces a space‑contact Council of Humanity, new enemy types such as Ram Sharks, Laser Sharks and ArchAngels, and cooperative tools like...
Eastern Pacific Completes Second Bound4blue Wind Power Install
Eastern Pacific Shipping and bound4blue have finished their second eSails installation, fitting three 22‑metre wind‑propulsion sails on the new‑build MR tanker Pacific Sunstone in China. The first project, a retrofit on Pacific Sentinel, showed an 8% net power reduction and...
Terabase Automated Solar Construction Platform Is Ready for Its Full Market Debut
Terabase Energy announced the commercial launch of its automated solar construction platform, Terafab V2, following successful deployments on five pilot projects. The system combines AI, advanced robotics, and a Manufacturing Execution System to pre‑assemble modules on torque tubes, achieving two‑minute...
Getting Better Outcomes In Space: How Will the UK Embrace the Challenge?
At Space‑Comm London, a panel of government and industry leaders warned that space has become a core national security arena, with satellite jamming and anti‑satellite weapons now routine. Speakers stressed the need for the UK to protect its interests by...
Artemis Moon Missions Take Center Stage at Wichita Engineers Week Banquet
Alicia Dwyer Cianciolo, a veteran NASA systems engineer, outlined the Artemis program’s Human Landing Systems (HLS) at the Wichita Engineers Week banquet. She explained that Artemis III will now be uncrewed, while Artemis IV remains on track for a crewed lunar south‑pole landing...
SpiderOak Wins New UAS Systems Contract
SpiderOak has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems PMO to conduct supply‑chain analysis and cybersecurity assessments for vendors in the Drone Dominance Program. The company will apply its Advanced Cyber Threat & Resilience Assessments (ACTRA)...
Tax Time Can Be Stressful—The Right Account Can Keep Your Money Growing
The article highlights how solopreneurs can alleviate tax‑season stress by switching to a high‑interest, zero‑fee business account, specifically citing EQ Bank’s offering of up to 2.25% annual interest. It explains that inflation erodes cash value when funds sit in low‑...
This Week’s MPN Video Podcast: Disney’s New Era, Oscars Fallout and March Madness Gambling Traps
David Bloom and Daniel Frankel discuss Disney’s next chapter under new CEO James Marshmello, including a rumored Roblox acquisition and a debate over spinning off legacy TV assets. They also dissect the Oscars’ rating slump, Conan O’Brien’s controversial hosting, Timothée Chalamet...
Eileen Collins on What It Takes to Become Space Shuttle Commander
Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and later command a Space Shuttle, appears on SpaceNews’ Space Minds podcast to discuss the habits and leadership principles that propelled her career. Hosted by David Ariosto, the episode blends personal anecdotes with...
The Compliance and Security Risks of Uncontrolled Hotel Communication
Hotel staff increasingly rely on personal messaging apps, creating fragmented communication channels that jeopardize guest data and operational efficiency. This lack of centralized control makes it difficult to track conversations, enforce access policies, and meet regulatory standards such as GDPR...
Janet Jackson Signs Global Deal with Believe Music Publishing
Janet Jackson has signed a long‑term global publishing administration agreement with Believe Music Publishing, transferring her entire songwriting catalog to the newly launched division. The deal, announced on March 19, 2026, adds a high‑profile legacy catalog to Believe’s portfolio, which...
Daybreak and The Heroes Journey Creators Settle Lawsuit, $3.5 Million in Damages Possible if Deal Violated
Daybreak Games settled its lawsuit against the EverQuest emulator The Heroes Journey and its creators, Kristopher Takahashi and Alexander Taylor. The agreement bars the developers from distributing or promoting any EverQuest‑related emulator, with a $3.5 million damages clause if they breach...
Energean, ExxonMobil, Helleniq Energy Explore Block Offshore Greece
Energean, ExxonMobil and Helleniq Energy have notified Greece’s hydrocarbons agency that they will move to the second phase of exploration in Block 2 of the Ionian Sea, marking the first offshore test drilling in the country in four decades. The joint...
LinkedIn Launches New Logic Puzzle Game Patches
LinkedIn has introduced Patches, a spatial‑logic puzzle game launching on March 19 2026. The title builds on the success of Zip and draws inspiration from the Japanese Shikaku puzzle, offering simple mechanics that grow harder throughout the week. LinkedIn Games reports millions...
On-Site with ICON: A Closer Look at 3D-Printed Homes
ICON, a 3D‑printing construction firm, is completing a 12‑home neighborhood in Austin’s Mueller district in partnership with large builder Lennar. The gantry‑style printer extrudes a proprietary on‑site concrete mix, allowing simultaneous installation of structural ties, openings, and reinforcement while the...
Exxon Consortium for Guyana Floating Production Continues As Planned
Exxon Mobil’s Guyana consortium is close to completing the Errea Wittu FPSO, a floating production, storage and offloading vessel that will add up to 250,000 barrels per day from the Uaru field. The new unit follows the Yellowtail project, which now...
Amazon to Invest over 5 Billion Euros in Poland
Amazon announced a €5 billion investment in Poland between 2026 and 2028, adding to the €10 billion it has already spent since 2012. The funding will support a new 200,000‑square‑meter fulfillment center in Dobromierz equipped with 5,000 robots, expanding its logistics footprint...
USDA Proposes Delaying Poultry Industry Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed delaying the poultry grower‑payment and capital‑improvement rule until December 2027, pushing back its original July 2026 effective date. The rule, part of a Biden‑era effort to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act, would...
Say It So People Hear It
Effective communication is a strategic tool for lawyers, not just a delivery of facts. Tailoring tone and structure to each audience—clients, opposing counsel, and judges—builds trust and credibility before any substantive dispute begins. Clear themes, disciplined wording, and concise follow‑ups...
Adam Krueger, Grubhub
Adam Krueger, a senior leader at Grubhub, oversees the end‑to‑end business for merchant advertising, promotions, and monetization. Leveraging more than 15 years of marketplace growth experience and a lifelong connection to the restaurant industry, he built Grubhub’s operational and advertising...
These 6 Restaurant Chains Will Close Hundreds of Units This Year
Six publicly traded restaurant chains announced large‑scale closures in 2026, targeting a combined 1,000‑plus under‑performing units. Wendy’s plans to shutter roughly 300‑350 stores, Papa John’s 300, Pizza Hut 250, Jack in the Box 50‑100, Noodles & Company about 35, and Darden will wind down Bahama Breeze with 14...