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Nigerian Afrobeats hitmaker Asake told YouTuber Korty EO that he walked out of his father's house at 15 to chase music, despite his dad's firm opposition. He added that the bond with his father endures, even after public disputes and a recent luxury‑car surprise.
Three peer‑reviewed psychology studies published today identify present‑moment sufficiency, reduced external validation, and strategies to curb doomscrolling as the most effective levers for boosting personal happiness. Researchers argue that shifting mindset, lowering the need for others' approval, and managing information...
Scientists at Washington University identified a brain‑originating leptin pathway that caused adult male mice to shed an average of 19.3% of body mass in nine days, despite identical food intake. The discovery suggests a neuro‑centric route to depleting diet‑resistant fat,...
BitFuFu Inc. secured the Mining Service Provider of the Year award at the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards. The accolade spotlights the company’s 26.4 exahash per second (EH/s) global hash‑rate, 463 MW of power capacity and a balance sheet holding 1,830 BTC,...
Anarock Group says the Strait of Hormuz blockade is inflating construction inputs by up to Rs 150 per square foot, prompting developers to raise South Mumbai luxury flat prices by roughly 5%. The shock stems from higher steel, aluminium and freight...
BASF announced the purchase of 898,477 shares at an average price of €44.48, bringing its total buyback to 18.48 million shares since November 2025. The move comes as other German firms such as CEWE and Dexus also execute share repurchases, underscoring...
Lands' End disclosed a joint venture with WHP Global to monetize its intellectual property, a move that helped the company post a 4.7% increase in Q4 revenue to $462.4 million and push its shares higher. The partnership aims to expand brand...
India’s wholesale pharmaceutical market is seeing 10‑15% price increases as the Iran‑US war disrupts key raw‑material imports, while Nigeria’s manufacturers caution that prolonged supply‑chain shocks could trigger shortages of essential medicines. Industry bodies in both countries have appealed to governments...
VR Resources Limited obtained a Nevada BLM Notice of Intent drill permit for its New Boston porphyry project, authorizing eight drill sites and a 1,500‑metre program. The fast‑track approval underscores the project's scale and strategic infrastructure, positioning VR for a...
Primus Partners has appointed Neelu Khatri, a founding member of Akasa Air, as an independent director on its board. The move brings more than three decades of defence, aviation and consulting experience to a firm that is scaling its AI‑focused...
S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its S&P 500® to Trade[XYZ] for a perpetual futures contract on the Hyperliquid blockchain, creating the first officially authorized 24/7 on‑chain derivative tied to the benchmark. The product targets eligible non‑U.S. investors and leverages...
Draftwise announced a strong first‑quarter performance, reporting that its AI contract‑intelligence platform now recovers an average of 3,100 non‑billable hours per law‑firm client annually and unlocks millions of dollars in new revenue. The growth is fueled by new features, geographic...
Canaccord lowered its price target for Neuronetics (NASDAQ:STIM) to $3 from $7, maintaining a Buy rating as the stock trades around $1.18, down 75% year‑to‑date. The downgrade coincides with the appointment of Dan Reuvers as CEO and a mixed fourth‑quarter...
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) granted its seal of approval to Microsoft Azure Government Community Cloud High despite earlier internal criticism, while CrowdStrike announced a suite of new GovCloud capabilities. The twin moves underscore a rapid shift toward...
Harness announced that Workday will adopt its AI Software Delivery Platform to accelerate agentic AI releases, a deal unveiled on March 19, 2026. The partnership follows a strategic collaboration between Harness and Wipro, underscoring growing demand for AI‑native DevOps solutions.
Wipro Limited launched a new AI‑focused hub in Gujarat International Finance Tec‑City (GIFT City) on March 19, 2026, starting with 150 ready‑to‑deploy seats and the ability to expand to 500. The centre aims to accelerate AI‑first transformation for global banking,...
The 1 EME Centre in Secunderabad will conduct an open induction rally from April 6 to April 12, 2026, to select boys aged 8‑14 as sports cadets for the Army Boys Sports Company. Selected cadets will receive free boarding, lodging,...
Freedom House reported the United States fell to 81 points on its Freedom in the World index, the lowest score since the survey began in 1972 and equal to South Africa. The drop reflects growing executive power under President Donald...
BlackRock Asset Management Canada disclosed March 2026 cash distributions for more than 70 iShares ETFs listed on the TSX and Cboe Canada. Payouts range from $0.033 to $0.469 per unit, with record‑date holders on March 26 receiving cash on March...
Global investors are shifting into Malaysia, recording just US$80 million net equity sales this month while the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI fell only 1.2%. The move is driven by Malaysia’s political stability, current‑account surplus and status as a net oil‑gas exporter...
Ryan Cullen, a 27‑year‑old from North Ayrshire, was located in Benidorm after disappearing on March 18 while solo travelling without a phone. His sister Donna Cullen confirmed contact with a “lovely lady” who had found him, and the family is...
Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) signed a deal to serve as the Premium Airport Partner for the Airport 360 Expo 2026, scheduled for April 23‑24 in Mumbai. The partnership, sealed by NMIAL CEO Capt. BVJK Sharma and Media Fusion...
Applause Entertainment, the Aditya Birla Group‑backed studio, has struck an exclusive partnership with micro‑drama platform Story TV to co‑produce and distribute a premium microdrama slate, including a vertical adaptation of the romantic‑thriller "Hello Mini." The deal leverages Story TV’s 50 million‑plus...
The Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve both kept policy rates steady, prompting the yen to climb roughly 0.4% against the dollar and leaving the greenback largely flat. The moves come amid heightened oil‑price volatility from the Middle‑East...
NTPC Limited and Octopus Energy Group signed a non‑binding memorandum of understanding at the Bharat Electricity Summit to jointly explore electricity distribution, renewable generation, EV charging and digital platforms in India, the UK and other markets. The deal comes as...
Corporate bond yields rose Tuesday as credit spreads showed early signs of widening amid the Iran war. The Morningstar US Corporate Bond Index spread, which had narrowed to 0.83 percentage points before the conflict, is now inching higher, signaling renewed...
Bunge Global SA announced the pricing of a $1.2 billion senior unsecured note offering, split into $500 million of 4.8% notes due 2033 and $700 million of 5.15% notes due 2036. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment,...
Intuitive Machines announced fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $44.8 million, well below Wall Street forecasts, while unveiling an $800 million acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems and a $943 million backlog. The company now projects 2026 revenue of $900 million to $1 billion and positive adjusted EBITDA.
iQIYI finished a $207.8 million repurchase of its 6.50% convertible senior notes due 2028, leaving only $259,000 of principal outstanding. The move reduces the company's debt load but comes as its shares trade near a 52‑week low and analysts flag a...
Caleres Inc. reported fourth‑quarter 2025 net sales of $695.1 million, an 8.7% year‑over‑year rise, and delivered earnings per share better than its own guidance. The footwear retailer highlighted double‑digit owned e‑commerce growth and a seamless Stuart Weitzman integration as key drivers, while...
BTQ Technologies announced that its Bitcoin Quantum testnet v0.3.0 now runs the first working implementation of BIP 360, a quantum‑resistant Pay‑to‑Merkle‑Root output type. The rollout, backed by over 50 miners and more than 100,000 blocks, triggered a 7.12% drop in...
The European Space Agency’s Council meeting in Interlaken approved a record €22 billion budget for 2026‑2030, endorsed the EPIC crew‑flight concept to the International Space Station and the ESA‑JAXA RAMSES asteroid‑defence mission. At the same time, Cyprus became an associate member...
Mastercard announced a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin‑infrastructure provider, for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The deal gives Mastercard a ready‑made on‑chain payments platform, positioning it to bridge traditional card networks with crypto assets as...
Security firm OX Security uncovered a GitHub‑based phishing operation that lures OpenClaw contributors with a fake $5,000 $CLAW token airdrop. The scheme embeds obfuscated JavaScript that silently drains connected crypto wallets and erases forensic traces, while the project’s founder has...
San Diego County’s Behavioral Health Services has been awarded a $99.5 million state grant to fund a new Behavioral Health Wellness Campus on Rosecrans Street. The $210 million project will add up to 140 treatment beds, expand crisis care for 70 clients,...
TripAdvisor has placed Northumberland’s Bamburgh Beach third on its worldwide ‘One of a Kind’ beaches list, ahead of famed Hawaiian stretches. The ranking spotlights the beach’s castle‑framed dunes and dog‑friendly appeal, promising a surge in visitor interest to the UK’s...
Astrology columnist Eugenia Last released her March 14 daily horoscope for Virgo, advising readers to reject hype and adopt practical, minimalist strategies. The guidance aligns with a broader trend in personal‑growth content that favors concrete planning over sensational promises.
The Odisha Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the non‑profit Watershed Support Service and Activities Network (WASSAN), launching a five‑year, Rs 247.024 crore programme to conserve and commercialise forgotten foods and neglected crops in 25 biodiversity‑rich...
CBeebies Parenting Helpline’s early‑years specialist Christina Lydon told listeners that a single routine—designating a calm moment such as bedtime and asking a specific question—can coax children into sharing their school experiences. The advice follows a request from Welsh comedian Robin...
Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23, extending postpartum Medicaid coverage for low‑income families from 60 days to a full year, effective July 1, 2026. The legislation, known as 2025 Wisconsin Act 102, requires state approval from the federal HHS and is...
Lamborghini delivered a record 10,747 cars and earned $3.7 billion in revenue in 2025, yet operating income slipped to $885 million, down from $962 million, as a 15% US import tariff and a delayed electric‑vehicle rollout squeezed margins. The automaker shifted its first...
About 35 fathers attended the 'Pints & Ponytails' workshop at the Lucky Saint pub in London, where professional stylists taught them to braid their daughters' hair. The event, organized by Secret Life of Dads, highlights a growing push for fathers...
Kingfisher plc has signed a multi‑year deal with Google Cloud to embed Vertex AI Search for Commerce and proactive AI shopping agents across its B&Q, Castorama and Brico Dépôt e‑commerce platforms. The move aims to replace keyword search with conversational discovery...
Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, presented a masterclass at SXSW that distilled seven concrete creativity lessons for writers, directors and any creator seeking peak performance. The session, joined by key members of the Pluribus...
Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) unveiled a 400‑page manifesto that labels agriculture a “National Occupation,” proposes cold‑storage facilities in every district and promotes natural, poison‑free farming. The food‑policy package aims to reshape Tamil Nadu’s agricultural landscape ahead of the 2026 state...
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd unveiled phases 1 and 2 of its Mahindra Rainforest mixed‑use township on LBS Marg, Kanjur, Mumbai, with a projected gross development value of about Rs 3,000 crore. The launch underscores the firm’s focus on premium, sustainability‑driven housing in...
SHEIN is opening a four‑day Festival House pop‑up on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles from March 26‑29, featuring festival‑ready collections and in‑store discounts of up to 30%. The event follows a Vancouver pop‑up and is backed by a new survey of...
Reuters announced it has identified the elusive street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, who changed his name to David Jones in 2008. The claim revives a decades‑long mystery, while a north‑London builder insists he is not the artist.
The UK government announced a £2.5 billion steel strategy that aims to raise domestic steel use from 30% to 50%, cut import quotas by 60% from July 2026 and levy a 50% tariff on excess imports. The plan, championed by Business...
The Texas Bankers Association (TBA) announced its endorsement of Ascribe, a national valuation provider, granting its 400 member banks access to insured, competitively priced appraisal services. The partnership aims to streamline risk management and compliance for Texas lenders.
