Higher Oil Prices Lead to More USA Production in EIA Forecast
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s March Short‑Term Energy Outlook raised its 2027 crude oil production forecast by about 0.5 million barrels per day, citing higher West Texas Intermediate prices. The agency now expects average output of 13.61 million bpd in 2026 and 13.83 million bpd in 2027, up from the February outlook. Higher price assumptions—$74 per barrel in 2026 and $61 in 2027—are projected to boost drilling, especially in the Permian where new pipeline capacity supports growth. A modernized modeling system will deliver more granular, well‑level forecasts.
EcoNavis Launches Tool to Gauge Savings From Propeller Boss Caps
EcoNavis has launched an online savings calculator that estimates fuel savings from retrofitting ships with its Eco Boss Cap. The tool requires only basic vessel data and projects annual savings across varying bunker price scenarios. With bunker costs up more than 150 %...
U.S. Senate Lawmakers Urge ‘Seedance 2.0’ AI Video Model Shutdown Following Copyright Infringement
U.S. Senators Peter Welch and Marsha Blackburn wrote to ByteDance demanding the shutdown of its Seedance 2.0 AI video model, citing rampant copyright infringement. Within 24 hours the tool generated viral deep‑fake scenes featuring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Stranger Things, and...
Ani Gujrathi Joins Otelier as Chief Technology & Product Officer
Otelier has appointed Ani Gujrathi as chief technology & product officer, consolidating its engineering, product, data, UX and cloud operations under a single leader. Gujrathi arrives with more than two decades of B2B SaaS experience, most recently scaling Conexiom to...
Russian Hackers Exploit Zimbra Flaw in Ukrainian Govt Attacks
Russian state‑backed APT28 leveraged the high‑severity Zimbra Collaboration Suite flaw CVE‑2025‑66376, a stored XSS that enables unauthenticated remote code execution, to target Ukrainian government entities. The vulnerability was patched in early November, yet attackers continue to exploit unpatched installations. The...
Ondas’ Sentrycs Supports Airspace Protection at World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos
Ondas Inc.’s Sentrycs subsidiary deployed its Cyber‑over‑RF (CoRF) solution within Swisscom Broadcast’s DroneDefence system to protect the lower airspace at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos. The technology delivered continuous detection, identification and electronic mitigation of rogue drones while...
Lion One Chooses Rapid-Deploy Evaporator to Address Excess Mill Water
Lion One Mining has selected a rapid‑deploy evaporator system to tackle the chronic excess water issue at its processing mill. The modular unit can be installed within weeks, allowing the operation to quickly reduce water discharge without lengthy shutdowns. Early...
Agentic Hospitality Launches AI Connectivity Platform for Hotel Reservations
Agentic Hospitality unveiled the TravelOS Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, an AI connectivity platform that links hotel central reservation and property management systems directly to AI assistants and conversational interfaces. The middleware streams real‑time availability, rates, and policies into AI...
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Biomimetic Drone Patrolling Our Coastlines in the Guise of a Seagull
Guard From Above unveiled the Seagull Evo, a sub‑1.5 kg fixed‑wing drone that replicates a seagull’s silhouette and flight dynamics for covert maritime surveillance. The platform carries electro‑optical or infrared payloads, flies up to 59 minutes, and can launch by hand...
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[UPDATED] OIG Exposes ‘Alarming’ Misuse and Masking of Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes
The Office of Inspector General released two reports exposing extensive misuse of antipsychotic drugs in U.S. nursing homes, especially among dementia patients. Facilities frequently prescribed these medications as chemical restraints and deliberately misdiagnosed residents with schizophrenia to evade Medicare quality...
AWG Deploys AI-Powered Shopping Assistant
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has rolled out SmartMeals, an AI‑powered meal‑planning and shopping assistant developed with Breez AI. The tool is now live in nearly 100 independent grocery stores and offers personalized recipes, budget‑smart recommendations, and custom‑branded experiences. SmartMeals has driven...
Illinois Will Return to Market with a $1.4 Billion GO Deal
Illinois is set to re‑enter the municipal bond market next week with a $1.4 billion general‑obligation issuance. The proceeds will fund accelerated pension‑benefit payments, the Rebuild Illinois capital program, IT upgrades and other infrastructure projects. The deal includes a $200 million taxable...
FDA Approves Linerixibat for Cholestatic Pruritus in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to GSK’s linerixibat (Lynavoy) for treating cholestatic pruritus in patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). The decision rests on the GLISTEN phase‑3 trial, which demonstrated a statistically and clinically significant reduction...
IATA Urges EU to Review Emissions Trading System to Protect Aviation Competitiveness
The International Air Transport Association is urging the European Union to overhaul its Emissions Trading System, arguing that the current scheme threatens aviation competitiveness and adds costly complexity. IATA recommends full alignment with the ICAO‑led CORSIA framework for all international...
To Make Video Games for Gen Z, Be Authentic
Sharon Tal Yguado of Astrid Entertainment warned that studios aren’t losing Gen Z—they’re simply engaging with games differently. The younger cohort favors social, sandbox‑style titles like Roblox and Fortnite over high‑priced AAA releases, and they consume gaming content on TikTok and...
Netflix and Arrow Films Announce Stranger Things: The Complete Series, a 4K Blu-Ray Boxset that 'Fans Will Be Delighted to...
Netflix and Arrow Films announced a four‑edition Stranger Things Complete Series box set, launching in late July to mark the show’s 10th anniversary. The collections will be available on 1080p Blu‑Ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu‑Ray, covering all 42 episodes across...
UGCon Wants to Be the Definitive Conference for User-Generated Content Creators
UGCon is debuting on May 21‑22 at Topgolf Las Vegas, targeting the fast‑growing user‑generated content (UGC) sector in gaming. The conference will spotlight UGC on platforms such as Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft, emphasizing brand and intellectual property integrations within virtual...
San Diego to Lower Speed Limits on 20% of Its Streets
San Diego City Council approved a resolution to lower speed limits on roughly 20% of the city’s streets, covering about 679 miles. The changes follow a new California law that gives municipalities flexibility to reduce limits in crash‑heavy corridors, high...
Winter Storms Underscore Data Center Threats to Grid Reliability, Affordability
Winter storms in January exposed how rapidly expanding data centers are straining the U.S. electric grid, especially in the PJM region where peak demand jumped 4,400 MW. The Union of Concerned Scientists warns that uncontrolled data‑center growth, combined with aging transmission...
Env Zero and CloudQuery Complete Merger to Create a Unified Cloud Intelligence Platform
env zero, a leading IaC governance platform, has merged with CloudQuery, a cloud asset management specialist, forming a unified cloud intelligence solution under the env zero brand. The combined offering merges continuous cloud asset discovery with automated infrastructure provisioning, promising end‑to‑end lifecycle...
Loyalzoo Unveils Integrated CRM and Advanced Loyalty Functionality for New MX™ POS Smart Terminals
Digital loyalty specialist Loyalzoo has partnered with POS provider Priority to embed its CRM directly into the new MX™ POS terminals. The built‑in solution gives merchants immediate access to customer data, AI‑powered segmentation and tiered loyalty programs without separate installations....
U.S. Auto Safety Agency Deepens Probe Into Tesla’s Self-Driving Technology
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has widened its investigation into Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (FSD) system, now covering about 3.2 million vehicles across multiple models. The probe zeroes in on the “degradation detection” feature that should alert drivers when camera‑based perception...
Pitch Update: Morrisons, Aviva, Taco Bell, Qatar Airways, Irn-Bru, Branston, Ineos, KP Snacks and More
Campaign’s weekly Pitch Update spotlights new advertising pitches and wins across a diverse roster of brands, including Morrisons, Aviva, Taco Bell, Qatar Airways, Irn‑Bru, Branston, Ineos and KP Snacks. The roundup highlights agencies vying for creative contracts, recent campaign launches,...
Easy Delivery Co. Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26
Easy Delivery Co., a quiet‑driving indie title from Oro Interactive and Sam C, will debut on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android on March 26. The game originally launched on PC via Steam in September 2025 and has sold over...
Saipem FlatFish Underwater Drone Completes Petrobas Test Campaign
Saipem’s FlatFish underwater drone has successfully completed Functional Acceptance Tests for Petrobras, confirming its autonomous inspection capabilities. The tests, conducted in Saipem’s Trieste facility, demonstrated pipeline, structural, cathodic protection, and wall‑thickness assessments without human control. Petrobras has now approved the...
Square’s Latest Deals Show Its POS Directions As It Seeks More Merchants
Square announced two strategic partnerships: Chicago seafood retailer The Fish Guy adopted an e‑commerce service powered by eGrowcery and linked to Square's payments platform, while Australian chain The Pancake Parlor migrated its fractured tech stack to Square's POS in just...
DHL Expands White-Glove Logistics for Construction of AI Data Centers
DHL announced a major expansion of its North American data‑center logistics network, adding ten dedicated warehouses that will total more than seven million square feet by 2026. The new sites are purpose‑built for hyperscale and colocation operators constructing AI‑focused data...
How We Protected the UK and Space in February 2026
In February 2026 the UK National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) logged 66 re‑entries, most of which were satellites, while collision alerts for UK‑licensed assets dropped to 2,117, the lowest figure of the year. The in‑orbit population rose to 33,165 objects,...
TAVR-MET: Early Signs Point to Less Postprocedural Valve Dysfunction With Tirzepatide
Patients with obesity undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) who received tirzepatide before and after the procedure experienced significantly lower rates of subclinical leaflet thrombosis (HALT) and paravalvular leak. In the randomized TAVR‑MET trial of 260 patients, tirzepatide reduced HALT...
Starbreeze Lands New Partner to Adapt Payday Series for Film and TV
Starbreeze Entertainment announced a partnership with VICE Studios to develop film and television adaptations of its Payday franchise. The deal follows an earlier, now‑unclear collaboration with Stockholm Syndrome and retains full IP ownership for Starbreeze. While Payday 3 underperformed, Payday 2 outshone...
Lowe’s Expands Partnership with RELEX and Accenture
Lowe’s announced an expanded partnership with RELEX Solutions and Accenture to create a unified, AI‑driven inventory replenishment platform covering its entire product assortment, stores and distribution centers. The collaboration builds on RELEX’s existing seasonal‑business support and adds automated ordering, stock‑out...
Human Fall Flat Is Coming to Switch 2 Today
Human Fall Flat arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 today, priced at $19.99, marking the game’s 10th‑anniversary push onto the new console. Existing Switch owners can upgrade for $4.99, gaining five previously unavailable stages and full access to future updates. The Switch 2...
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Claws of Awaji Switch 2 Review - Stunning Views and a Stifled Storyline
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows – Claws of Awaji, the Switch 2 DLC, expands the feudal‑Japan setting onto the island of Awaji. The expansion delivers gorgeous scenery, aggressive combat with both Yasuke and Naoe, and introduces a bo staff weapon. Storywise, it follows...
Large Specialty Practice Uses Agentic AI to Strengthen Patient Engagement
Dermatology Partners, a large physician‑owned dermatology group, deployed EliseAI's agentic voice AI to handle its 2,000‑4,000 daily inbound calls. The system integrates with AdvancedMD and Modernizing Medicine EHR, allowing the AI to schedule appointments and capture simple clinical tasks. Early...
Ex Boss Brings Whistleblowing Legal Action Against Battersea Power Station
Former Battersea Power Station CEO Don O'Sullivan has filed a whistleblowing claim alleging serious financial misreporting and unfair dismissal by the Malaysian‑owned development company. The London South Employment Tribunal has scheduled the case for a final hearing in 2029, reflecting...
Home Depot Announces 12 New U.S. Store Openings in 2026
Home Depot announced plans to open 12 new U.S. stores in 2026, spanning eight states. The rollout begins in spring with locations in Buckeye, Arizona; Leander, Texas; and Naples, Florida, followed by a larger fall wave across California, Texas, Tennessee,...
Nigerian Firms Embrace Kit-Based EV Assembly for Cost Savings
Nigerian firms are increasingly using kit‑based assembly to produce electric vehicles, with Saglev Micromobility partnering with China’s Dongfeng to build 18‑seat electric vans. The approach sidesteps high import duties on fully built EVs, making electric vans, minibuses and three‑wheelers more...
Biosimilar CT-P43 Matches Ustekinumab in Treating Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
A phase‑3, double‑blind trial of over 500 patients showed the ustekinumab biosimilar CT‑P43 achieved equivalent PASI75 response at week 12 and maintained comparable PASI50/75/90 rates through week 52. Safety, adverse‑event profiles, and antidrug‑antibody incidence mirrored those of reference ustekinumab. Patients who switched...
Super Copper Discovers New High-Grade Copper Zones at Cordillera Cobre Project, Chile
Super Copper Corp. announced Phase 1 exploration results from its Cordillera Cobre Project in Chile, uncovering two previously unknown high‑grade copper zones with surface assays up to 7.13% Cu and 98.7 g/t Ag. Across 102 rock grab samples, 24 exceeded 1% Cu...
HBO Max Offering Discounted ‘Saver Plans’ Ahead of U.K. and Ireland Launch on March 26
HBO Max is set to launch in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, 2026, introducing a suite of discounted “Saver Plans” that bundle the streaming service with TNT Sports. The plans offer monthly savings of £8.99 to £10.99, require...
Perfect Storm or Long Overdue Reckoning?
A wave of regulatory reforms—including CAA 2021, CAA 2026, Department of Labor PBM disclosure proposals, and FTC enforcement—are reshaping employer‑sponsored health plans. The changes expand ERISA disclosure requirements to any service provider influencing plan costs, forcing PBMs to reveal rebates,...
“A Tale of Two Halves”: The Mobile Mavens Weigh in on GDC 2026
GDC 2026 rebranded as the Festival of Gaming and recorded noticeably lower attendance, a trend linked to heightened U.S. political tensions and travel restrictions stemming from conflicts in Iran and the broader Middle East. The Expo floor contracted, leading many...
Patients Harmed as Covid Pandemic Brought NHS Close to Collapse, Inquiry Finds
The Covid‑19 inquiry finds the NHS was on the brink of collapse as pandemic waves overwhelmed hospitals and ambulance services. Critical shortages of oxygen, PPE and staff forced intensive‑care ratios to deteriorate, while the “Stay Home, Protect the NHS” slogan...
Canada and Peru Formalize Critical Minerals Collaboration
Canada and Peru have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and sustainable mining. The agreement, signed in Lima, outlines joint investment in traceability, decarbonisation, regulatory reforms, environmental best practices, and workforce development. It builds on...
How Biometrics and QR Codes Will 'Kill the Clipboard'
CMS is piloting a new patient‑centric data exchange model that uses biometric authentication to unlock electronic health records and QR codes to transmit them securely. Amy Gleason, administrator at U.S. DOGE Service and CMS strategic advisor, outlined how the approach...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Switch 2 Launches March 26
Ember Lab announced that the Switch 2 version of Kena: Bridge of Spirits will launch on March 26, with pre‑orders now live via the Nintendo eShop. The port bundles the Anniversary DLC, adds accessibility features, and introduces a New Game+ mode featuring...
ProRail CEO John Voppen to Step Down From Dutch Infrastructure Manager
ProRail CEO John Voppen will step down in July after nearly six years leading the Dutch rail infrastructure manager. Voppen, who spent over 20 years in the rail sector and held senior roles at ProRail and European rail bodies, will...
Hapag-Lloyd to Invest $1 Billion Across Indian Maritime Verticals
German carrier Hapag‑Lloyd announced a $1 billion investment programme to expand its presence in India’s maritime sector. The plan includes re‑flagging four container ships to the Indian registry and taking a stake in the Vadhavan deep‑water harbour project north of Mumbai....
How Snow Derailed Olive Garden’s Traffic Growth
Olive Garden posted a 3.2% same‑store sales increase in Q3 FY2026, marking its sixth straight quarter of growth, but traffic slipped 0.4% due to severe winter storms. At the peak of the snow, up to 40% of locations were temporarily...
McDonald’s Must Face Black Ex-Execs’ Harassment, Retaliation Claims
A federal judge in Chicago ruled that two former McDonald’s vice presidents can pursue hostile‑work‑environment claims after alleging racial slurs and retaliation, while dismissing their promotion‑discrimination claims for insufficient evidence. The plaintiffs, Black women, say they were demoted and ultimately...