So, What Can You Use Your HSA/FSA Money For?
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) let employees spend pre‑tax dollars on qualified medical costs, and many retailers now classify beauty and wellness items as eligible. HSA balances typically roll over year‑over‑year, while most FSAs expire unless a grace period or rollover is offered. Retailers signal eligibility with a Flex symbol or online lists, and some products require a short medical‑necessity questionnaire. By planning purchases—sunscreens, acne treatments, LED masks, and even sleep wear—users can avoid losing unused funds.
China, Russia Discuss Boosting Transport Links as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Shipping
Amid heightened Middle East conflict disrupting traditional maritime corridors, China and Russia convened the inaugural China‑Russia Logistics Business Forum in Moscow to explore deeper logistics cooperation. The dialogue emphasized expanding the Arctic Northern Sea Route, leveraging ports such as Arkhangelsk...
‘Zombie’ Second Mortgages Spur New Battles in California, Maryland
State lawmakers in Maryland and California are confronting “zombie” second mortgages—old loans sold to collectors that can trigger foreclosures despite statutes of limitations. While Maryland’s consumer‑protection bill passed the House unanimously, it stalled in the Senate after aggressive lobbying from...
F&B Is a Recipe for Success
Hotel food and beverage (F&B) has evolved from a basic amenity to a strategic differentiator that shapes a property’s identity and profitability. Curated dining concepts, entertainment, and experiential programming turn hotels into destinations that attract both travelers and local patrons....
How to Buy Avios for Just 1.3¢ Each Through March 30
Finnair has relaunched its Avios promotion, offering Plus members up to a 40% discount that brings the price down to roughly 1.3¢ per Avios through March 30, 2026. Members can buy a maximum of 200,000 Avios annually, with the deepest discount applied...
Total Football Returns with a Closed Beta for Android in the SEA Regions
Total Football’s closed beta launched on Android from March 16‑22, 2026 across six Southeast Asian markets. Published by VNGGames and originally released by Gala Sports in 2022, the test adds a cleaner UI, new Manager Rank, Live Match and Simulated Ranking modes,...
Are Pig Organs the Future of Transplantation?
The United States faces a transplant shortage of over 100,000 patients, prompting research into xenotransplantation using genetically engineered pig organs. Recent cases—David Bennett’s pig heart in 2022, Lawrence Faucette’s in 2023, and Tim Andrews’ pig kidney in 2025—demonstrate feasibility, with...
Brands Briefing: Inside Cotopaxi’s Plans to Double Its Store Count by 2029
Cotopaxi, the outdoor‑gear brand known for its socially‑driven products, announced a plan to double its North American store footprint from 20 to 40 locations within the next three years. CEO Lindsay Shumlas said the expansion will push physical‑store sales—currently under...
How Congress Can Grow the Space Supply Chain
Demand for satellite constellations, lunar missions and private launches is surging, but the space supply chain lags behind, creating costly delays. The Aerospace Industries Association and PwC released a report outlining gaps and policy fixes, including a two‑way demand‑signaling system...
Lilly Gets Lone Sell From HSBC Ahead of Deeper Weight Loss Drug Price Cuts
Eli Lilly shares fell after HSBC issued a lone sell rating, the second bearish call in a year, citing overinflated expectations for its weight‑loss drugs. Analysts led by Rajesh Kumar downgraded the stock to a sell‑equivalent rating and lowered the...
Disney Trades at a Historically Low Valuation. Sarat Sethi Sees a Great Buying Opportunity
Disney’s shares are trading at a sub‑15 price‑earnings multiple, the lowest level since early 2019, making the stock appear historically cheap. The parks and experiences segment posted $3.31 billion profit on $10.01 billion revenue, beating consensus and driving high‑single‑digit operating‑income growth. Streaming...
How to Manage Construction Waste During Hotel Renovations
Renovations refresh hotel rooms but create significant construction waste, from drywall to wood and packaging. A structured waste assessment, sorting stations, and disciplined procurement can curb landfill disposal and lower costs. Aligning waste strategies with ESG goals turns compliance into...
BOEM Issues Notice of Intent for Offshore Well Stimulation Work
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed update to the Santa Clara Unit Development and Production Plan, which would allow hydraulic fracturing on 16 existing wells...
California High-Speed Rail Authority Issues RFQ
The California High‑Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering architectural and engineering (A&E) services. The IDIQ will be awarded to three distinct pools—minor works for small businesses,...
Seasats Quickfish USV Completes 8-Day Continuous Sea Trial
Seasats announced that its Quickfish autonomous surface vessel successfully completed an eight‑day continuous sea trial, demonstrating over‑35‑knot top speed and multi‑week on‑station endurance. The hybrid jet‑electric propulsion and a dedicated payload bay for UAV launch set it apart from other...
Sai Parenteral’s IPO to Open on March 24; to Raise ₹285 Crore via Fresh Issue
Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer Sai Parenteral announced its initial public offering, set to open on March 24, 2026. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to ₹285 crore and an offer‑for‑sale of roughly 3.16 million equity shares, with a price band of...
How to Match the Right Forklift to Your Workplace Needs
Choosing the right forklift starts with a clear picture of the job, not the machine. Operators must assess load weight, lift height, aisle dimensions, terrain and duty cycle before comparing models. Power source—electric, LPG or diesel—should align with indoor versus...
NVIDIA and Persistent Systems Partner to Bring ‘Agentic AI’ to Drug Discovery
Persistent Systems has partnered with NVIDIA to bring Agentic AI to the healthcare and life‑sciences sector, focusing on computational drug discovery. Leveraging NVIDIA’s full AI stack—including AI Enterprise, BioNeMo, the NeMo Agent Toolkit, and NIM microservices—Persistent built GenMolVS, a generative...
Fortnite Returns to Google Play Worldwide This Week
Fortnite will return to Google Play on March 19, ending a six‑year absence after its removal for breaching app‑store rules. The comeback follows Epic Games' settlement with Google that reduces the standard 30% in‑app purchase commission to 20%, with an...
Refurbed Hits €3 Billion GMV as Refurbishment Becomes Mainstream
refurbed has crossed €3 billion in cumulative GMV in under a year, following a €50 million funding round and its first profitable year. The marketplace expanded into 12 additional European countries, doubling its footprint and reaching an addressable market of roughly 486 million...
FlySafair Introduces Apple Pay & Google Pay for Faster Flight Bookings
FlySafair has added Apple Pay and Google Pay to its mobile app, enabling one‑tap flight purchases. The new options, powered by South African payments infrastructure firm Stitch, aim to streamline checkout and enhance security. The functionality is live in the...
CEAT’s ₹1,300-Cr Chennai Plant Expansion Takes Cumulative Investment to ₹4,800 Crore
CEAT Ltd is injecting an additional ₹1,300 crore into its Chennai tyre plant, lifting total outlay to ₹4,800 crore and surpassing its original ₹4,000 crore pledge. The expansion will boost passenger‑car radial (PCR) output by roughly 35 lakh tyres a year, taking capacity to...
Executive Interview Series: Petru Metzger, CEO at Payforge
Petru Metzger, CEO of Payforge, emphasized three core convictions shaping his company: deep payments domain expertise, outcome‑driven execution, and AI‑enabled development. He argues that true differentiation comes from unifying strategy, analytics, and engineering rather than siloed modernization projects. The interview...
CMS Implements Enhanced Oversight for MAC MBI Lookup Tools
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is tightening oversight of Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) MBI lookup tools to combat hospice fraud. The agency will now match MBI searches against submitted claims using National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) and may...
On the Move: Global Strategy Group Ups Padilla
Global Strategy Group promoted Marissa Padilla to partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where she will oversee client work, thought leadership, and new‑business initiatives across healthcare, tech, and advocacy. Ballard Partners added Rich Haslewood as a partner, tapping his deep...
FERC Approves SPP Merger of Interconnection, Transmission Planning
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved Southwest Power Pool’s Consolidated Planning Process, merging generation interconnection with transmission planning. SPP will launch its first CPP window in April and introduce the GRID‑C rate, giving developers upfront cost certainty for network upgrades....
A Military-Industrial-Financial Complex Is Rising in America
President Eisenhower’s warning about the military‑industrial complex is being revisited as venture capitalists, private‑equity firms, and Wall Street banks pour capital into defense innovation. A new Pentagon investment‑banking unit is courting financiers, while Silicon Valley’s a16z launched a defense‑focused fund...
Idemitsu Solar + Storage Project Designed for California Peak Demand
Idemitsu Renewables’ Azalea Solar and Storage Project entered commercial operation on December 31, delivering 60 MW of photovoltaic generation and a 38 MW AC/152 MWh battery system in Kern County, California. The facility is tied to a long‑term power purchase agreement with Sonoma Clean Power...
NEWSMAKER | Denmark Premier’s Greenland Stand Faces Election Test
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is making her defiant stance against U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland the centerpiece of her campaign for the March 24 election. After a historic defeat in municipal polls, her Social Democrats have rebounded from a...
Top 6 Energy Efficient Home Improvements for 2026 (Plus a Bonus)
The article outlines six practical, energy‑efficient home upgrades for 2026, plus a bonus project, aimed at cutting utility bills amid volatile fossil‑fuel prices. Half of the recommendations can be implemented for under $100, making them accessible to most homeowners. Improvements...
The 2026 Convergence: Big Tech, Agentic AI and the Restructuring of the Global HealthTech Ecosystem
In early 2026 the world’s leading technology firms launched agentic health AI platforms, shifting from passive information retrieval to proactive health stewardship. Microsoft introduced Copilot Health, aggregating data from over 50,000 U.S. hospitals and dozens of wearable ecosystems, while Amazon...
Uganda: Copper Is the New Oil, but Will Uganda Be Norway or Nigeria?
Global demand for copper and other transition metals is set to triple by 2030, prompting a scramble for new sources. Uganda’s dormant Kilembe copper mine and newly identified mineral belts could supply millions of tonnes of copper and rare‑earth elements....
Opinion: Public Media Must Invest in Its Technical Future
Public media stations face a looming shortage of skilled engineers as seasoned staff retire and new talent pipelines lag behind. The article argues that hiring retired military communications specialists and establishing formal engineering apprenticeships can close the gap. It also...
STV Revenue Falls 6% Amid Advertising Weakness
STV reported a 6% drop in group revenue to £176.9 million for 2025, with advertising revenue falling 10% to £89.3 million and adjusted operating profit plunging 44% to £11.6 million. The decline was driven by weaker national linear ad sales, while studios revenue...
Big Tech Purchases of Carbon Credits Explode Amid AI Race, with Microsoft Leading the Way
Big Tech firms are rapidly scaling purchases of carbon credits to offset the soaring emissions from AI‑driven data center expansion. Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft increased permanent removal credits from 14,200 in 2022 to an estimated 68.4 million by 2025, according...
Xbox Game Pass Loses Another Two Games in March 2026
Microsoft announced that two titles – Mad Streets and Peppa Pig: World Adventures – will exit Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on 31 March 2026. Both games were highlighted for their easy achievement paths, allowing players to earn full Gamerscore...
3 Finalists Announced for 2026 Hermes Award
The 2026 Hermes Award finalists are Festo, Schaeffler and Ziehl‑Abegg, each showcasing breakthrough automation technology. Festo presents integrated fluid‑handling manifolds with embedded sensors, Schaeffler offers compact high‑torque actuators for humanoid robots, and Ziehl‑Abegg delivers a rare‑earth‑free synchronous elevator motor. The...
Easter Holidaymakers Switching From Dubai to Spain as Flights Fill Up
British holidaymakers are rapidly rebooking Easter trips away from Dubai after the Iran‑related conflict disrupted Middle‑East airspace. Demand has jumped for “reassuring” destinations such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Caribbean and other Atlantic spots, with Portugal bookings up 42% and...
Norway and UK Plan Joint Acquisition of up to 30 New Joint Commando Craft
Norway and the United Kingdom are evaluating a joint purchase of up to 30 new Joint Commando Craft for coastal operations in the North Atlantic and High North. The 24‑meter, 60‑ton vessels will provide greater speed, endurance, survivability and sensor...
Top Aces Wins $33.2m Contract for Argentina F-16 Pilot Training
Top Aces’ U.S. subsidiary won a $33.2 million contract to train Argentine Air Force pilots on the newly acquired F‑16 fleet. The two‑year program, managed by the U.S. Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron, includes classroom instruction, simulator work and live‑fly...
Raytheon Secures Potential $212.12m ROTHR Contract for US Navy
Raytheon has been awarded a $40.25 million cost‑plus‑fixed‑fee contract to operate and maintain the U.S. Navy’s relocatable over‑the‑horizon radar (ROTHR) at the Forces Surveillance Support Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. The agreement includes a one‑year base period with four optional one‑year extensions,...
India’s Scrappage Network Runs at 25% Capacity: Gadkari in Rajya Sabha; Experts Flag Weak Economics
India’s authorised vehicle‑scrapping network, built for 1.3‑1.6 million units a year, is operating at roughly 25 % capacity, with only 279,792 vehicles processed in FY 26. A backlog of 4.5‑5 million old vehicles and a low scrappage rate of under 3 % stem from weak...
Elbit America Wins US Army HUD Contract for Air Soldier System
Elbit Systems of America secured a $49.9 million contract from the U.S. Army to supply colour head‑up displays for the Air Soldier System, covering UH‑60 Blackhawk and CH‑47 Chinook helicopters through December 2030. The firm‑fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/quantity agreement includes post‑production support and hinges...
Azara Healthcare Joins MEDITECH Alliance to Integrate Population Health Platform
Azara Healthcare has entered the MEDITECH Alliance, linking its Azara DRVS population‑health platform with the MEDITECH Expanse electronic health record. The integration is aimed at community and critical‑access hospitals, offering an out‑of‑the‑box data aggregation layer that combines clinical records, claims...
EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in February 2026
In February 2026 the European Commission and the CHMP granted marketing authorisations and positive opinions for a slate of innovative therapies spanning COVID‑19, oncology, cardiology, immunology and rare diseases. Notable approvals include Moderna’s mNEXSPIKE COVID‑19 vaccine, Hansoh’s Aumseqa for EGFR‑mutated...
Porsche Shares Battery Production Insights for the Cayenne Electric
Porsche has moved battery module assembly for the Cayenne Electric in‑house, operating a new Smart Battery Shop in Horná Streda, Slovakia. The plant assembles 32 LG Energy Solution prismatic cells into modules, which are combined into a 113 kWh pack without a...
Center for Radiology Education to Provide Medical Imaging Scholarships at John Patrick University
The Center for Radiology Education (CRE) announced a nationwide scholarship initiative for students enrolling in medical imaging programs at John Patrick University (JPU). Up to 5,000 scholarships worth as much as $10,000 each will be awarded in 2026, targeting a...
Thor Wind Farm Begins Powering Danish Grid
RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm, a 1.1 GW project off Denmark’s west coast, has begun feeding electricity into the Danish grid after the first turbine was installed. The venture, owned 51% by RWE and 49% by Norges Bank Investment Management, is...
LBA Hospitality Adds Two Hotels in Mississippi to Portfolio
LBA Hospitality has added two Hilton Garden Inn properties in Mississippi— a 90‑room hotel in Hattiesburg and a 70‑room hotel in Biloxi—to its management portfolio. The Hattiesburg addition expands LBA’s presence in a market where it already operates two hotels,...
El Pollo Loco Adds Big Experiences to Loyalty Program
El Pollo Loco is enhancing its Loco Rewards loyalty program with new seasonal limited‑time offers, early access to menu items, personalized promotions, and exclusive experiences. A partnership with Coca‑Cola adds a contest where members purchasing two combos by April 9 can...