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Rebellions Secures $400 M Funding, Valued at $2.34 B Ahead of IPO
Rebellions, the South Korean AI‑inference chip maker, closed a $400 million financing round that lifts its valuation to $2.34 billion. Led by Mirae Asset and the Korea National Growth Fund, the capital will fund U.S. expansion, new AI infrastructure products and preparation for a public listing later this year.
Consultants Stress Capital Commitment When Retirement Recordkeepers Choose Tech Partners
Consultants Jeffrey Snyder and Scott Parry warned retirement recordkeepers that the decisive factor in selecting a technology platform is the provider’s long‑term capital commitment. Their remarks, aired on three syndicated programs, underscore a growing consulting focus on vendor investment and...
Kalshi Defends Event‑Trading Model as Derivatives, Not Sportsbook, Amid $2.7M Weekly Fees
Kalshi is pushing back against state regulators who label its sports‑related binary contracts as gambling, insisting the platform matches traders rather than taking bets. The dispute, involving $2.7 million in weekly fees and courts in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Jersey, could...
Whoop Secures $575 M Series G at $10.1 B Valuation, Accelerating Corporate Wellness Push
Whoop closed a $575 million Series G financing that lifts its valuation to $10.1 billion. The round, led by Collaborative Fund and backed by sovereign wealth funds, health institutions and star athletes, will fund a 600‑person hiring spree and overseas expansion, underscoring rising...
Kansai University and Transcosmos Team Up to Boost Data‑Science Skills for DX Talent
Kansai University’s Faculty of Business Data Science and Tokyo‑based transcosmos signed a partnership on March 2, 2026 to launch joint project‑based learning and a DX Talent Development Program. The collaboration seeks to produce industry‑ready data‑science professionals who can drive digital...
AI ‘Supervisor‑Class’ Agents Get $65 Million Boost as Startups Target DevOps Automation
Sycamore announced a $65 million seed round to build an enterprise‑wide AI agent platform that can write code, design systems and orchestrate DevOps pipelines. The funding, led by Coatue and Lightspeed, underscores growing investor confidence in “supervisor‑class” agents that promise to...
Fiber‑Optic Study Shows Tilling Erases Soil Water Capillaries, Boosting Case for No‑Till Farming
Researchers at the University of Washington and Harper Adams University deployed distributed acoustic sensing along a 20‑year outdoor field lab to demonstrate that conventional plowing destroys soil capillary networks that retain moisture. The findings give quantitative backing to regenerative, no‑till...
Russian Oil Tanker Delivers 730,000 Barrels to Cuba Amid U.S. Blockade
A Russian-flagged tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of crude arrived in Havana, breaking a U.S.-imposed oil blockade that has left most of Cuba without fuel. The delivery, welcomed by a beleaguered population, underscores the geopolitical tug‑of‑war between Moscow, Washington and Havana.
Target Forces Shoppers to Own AI‑made Purchases in New Gemini Terms
Target revised its terms on March 22 to treat purchases initiated by Google Gemini's AI shopping agent as authorized by the customer. The change anticipates a rollout that could let the bot recommend and complete orders, raising new risk and...
RedotPay Secures ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, Boosting Trust in Stablecoin Payments
RedotPay announced it has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its information‑security management system, a milestone that validates its security‑first culture and enhances credibility with global banks and payment institutions. The certification, granted by SGS, signals robust controls for the fintech’s...
Waymo Co-CEO Says Robotaxi Tech Will Move Into Personal Cars
Waymo co‑CEO Dmitri Dolgov announced that the company’s autonomous driving system, currently used in its robotaxi fleet, will eventually be installed in privately owned cars. The comment follows a 2025 partnership with Toyota and a recent milestone of 500,000 paid...
Uber and Rivian Commit $1.25 B to Launch Autonomous Rides in Miami by 2028
Uber announced a $1.25 billion investment in Rivian to field 10,000 autonomous R2 SUVs in Miami starting in 2028, with a roadmap to 25 U.S. cities by 2031. The partnership marks the first major driverless‑taxi rollout in South Florida, directly challenging...
Sen. Tammy Baldwin Urges Defense Health Agency to Probe Delayed TBI Care for Iran‑war Soldiers
Sen. Tammy Baldwin has written to the Defense Health Agency, demanding an investigation into delayed medical care for soldiers wounded in the March 1 Iran‑related drone attack. She cites at least two Wisconsin reservists facing weeks‑long waits for neurologist appointments...
FBI Labels Michigan Synagogue Attack a Hezbollah‑Inspired Terrorist Act
The FBI has classified the March 12 truck attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as a Hezbollah‑inspired act of terrorism. Special Agent Jennifer Runyan detailed the suspect’s online jihadist propaganda, weapons purchases and direct ties to the Iran‑backed...
New Hampshire’s Secret Role in Northeast Public Health Data Consortium Raises Transparency Concerns
New Hampshire officials have been quietly involved in the Northeast Public Health Collaborative since its inception, even though the state was omitted from the public announcement. Internal emails reveal the state’s continued participation in leadership calls and data‑sharing initiatives, highlighting...
Study Shows 10,000 Qubits Could Break RSA‑2048, Threatening Global Encryption
A peer‑reviewed study posted to arXiv on March 31 claims that a fault‑tolerant quantum computer needs only about 10,000 qubits to run Shor’s algorithm against RSA‑2048, and as few as 26,000 qubits could break the standard in seven months. The paper...
Portal Space’s Mini‑Nova Payload Launches, Demonstrating Maneuverable Spacecraft Tech
Portal Space Systems successfully placed its Mini‑Nova payload into low‑Earth orbit as part of SpaceX’s Transporter‑16 rideshare. The tissue‑box‑sized instrument will spend six months attached to Momentus’ Vigoride‑7 to validate the “brains and critical power systems” for the company’s upcoming...
MegazoneCloud Teams with AVITA to Deploy Physical AI Avatars and Autonomous Robots for Enterprises
MegazoneCloud and AVITA signed a strategic partnership in Seoul to co‑develop physical AI services that blend autonomous robots with AI avatars. The deal aims to roll out solutions such as AVACOM and AvaTraining across retail, finance and public‑sector environments, marking...
Google Deploys AI‑Enhanced Ransomware Detection to All Drive Users
Google announced that its AI‑powered ransomware detection and recovery suite is now enabled for all Google Drive users. The upgrade claims to spot 14 times more infections, automatically pause syncing, and offer 25‑day version restores, marking the company’s biggest consumer‑level...
BingX Launches ‘Access More. Go Further.’ VIP Upgrade, Promising $1.4 Million Quarterly Airdrops
BingX announced a major upgrade to its VIP program called “Access More. Go Further.” The new tier structure offers free trials, a lower‑entry BingX Elite level and a guaranteed $1.4 million in quarterly Xpool token airdrops, while Q3‑2025 data showed the...
Lantern Pharma Narrows Q4 Loss, Schedules FDA Type C Meeting for LP‑300 in May 2026
Lantern Pharma Inc. posted a narrower fourth‑quarter net loss and saw its stock rise 26.3% to $1.56. The company also confirmed a mid‑May 2026 FDA Type C meeting for LP‑300, its phase‑2 lung‑cancer therapy, underscoring a pivotal regulatory milestone for...
Scholar Rock’s Apitegromab BLA Resubmission Boosts Stock 11% in Pre‑Market
Scholar Rock Holding Corp. resubmitted its Biologics License Application for apitegromab to the FDA, adding a second U.S. fill‑finish site to secure supply. The move lifted the shares about 11% in early trading and positions the company for a PDUFA...
Eli Lilly to Acquire Centessa in $7.8 B Deal, Stock Jumps 45%
Eli Lilly agreed to buy Centessa Pharmaceuticals for up to $7.8 billion, paying $38 per share in cash plus a contingent value right worth up to $9 per share. The announcement lifted Centessa’s Nasdaq price 45% to a 52‑week high, underscoring...
Jimini Health Raises $17 Million to Expand AI‑Driven Mental‑Health Chatbot
Jimini Health announced a $17 million seed round to accelerate its AI‑driven mental‑health chatbot, Sage. Backed by investors such as M13 and Town Hall Ventures, the funding will help the startup embed clinician‑supervised AI into large behavioral‑health systems, signaling a new...
Travel Expert Names Mallorca and Four Others Among 2026’s Hottest Destinations
Travel specialist Lauren Taylor unveiled a curated list of the seven hottest destinations for 2026, highlighting Mallorca, Colombia, South Korea, Georgia and the United States. The rankings reflect growing demand for sustainable luxury, cultural immersion and niche experiences as travelers...
Spiritual Leaders Promote ‘Internal Chametz’ as Passover Mind‑Cleaning
Rabbanit Leah Sarna and therapist Dashti are championing a new practice that frames Passover’s physical cleaning as a mental detox, calling it “internal chametz.” The movement links ancient ritual to modern self‑care, encouraging Jews to identify and release ego, guilt...
University of Minnesota Study Finds Extroverts May Out‑listen Introverts, Upending a Popular Myth
Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School published a study in the Journal of Vocational Behavior that overturns the belief that introverts are naturally better listeners. Across four experiments, extroverts were found to have a modest perceived advantage, prompting...
Lancet Study Shows Fortified Foods Prevent 7 Billion Nutrient Gaps, Could Triple Impact
A Lancet Global Health study led by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) reports that current large‑scale food fortification prevents nearly 7 billion micronutrient gaps each year at a cost of $0.18 per person. Researchers say expanding programs could triple...
UK Tightens EYFS Safer‑Sleep Rules After Tragic Infant Death
Early education minister Olivia Bailey has announced amendments to the EYFS statutory framework that embed stricter safer‑sleep requirements, a move prompted by the 2022 death of nine‑month‑old Genevieve Meehan. The changes, slated for September, shift guidance from NHS references into...
King Charles III Launches England’s 2,800‑km Coast Path, World’s Longest Managed Trail
King Charles III officially inaugurated the King Charles III England Coast Path on 19 March 2026 at Seven Sisters, Sussex. The new 2,800‑km trail, the longest managed coastal walking route in the world, promises unprecedented long‑distance access for the 10 million people living in England’s...
Study Finds 20% of Australian Maternal Deaths Within Five Years Are Preventable
A new analysis of more than 1.7 million live births in New South Wales reveals that 20% of maternal deaths occurring within five years of childbirth could have been avoided. The study, led by Dr Louise Makarious, points to suicide, accidental poisoning...
Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off Political ‘Land of Hope & Dreams’ Tour in Minneapolis
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band launched the “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour” with a show at Minneapolis’ Target Center, debuting the protest anthem “Streets of Minneapolis.” The tour, billed as political and topical, will travel to...
India's Rajya Sabha Debates Legal Paternity Leave After MP Raghav Chadha's Push
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha called on the Indian government to enact a statutory right to paid paternity leave during a Rajya Sabha session, noting that only central government employees currently receive 15 days. The proposal targets the 90%...
RHS Rolls Out Emergency Water‑Conservation Plan for UK Gardens Amid Record Drought
The Royal Horticultural Society announced an emergency water‑conservation program that will add rain gardens and rain‑water storage across its five flagship gardens. The plan, prompted by the driest spring in a century, aims to cut garden water use and guide...
Suffolk Jiu‑Jitsu Champion Bea Fernandes Returns to Competition Four Months After Birth
Former European jiu‑jitsu champion Bea Fernandes stepped onto the mat just four months after delivering her daughter, aiming to silence skeptics who doubted a post‑pregnancy comeback. Running Roots Gym with partner Ben Wyard, she balances motherhood, coaching and elite competition,...
Eileen Gu Urges Women to "Create Your Own Pond" For Career Breakthroughs
Olympic freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu, one of the world’s highest‑paid female athletes with $23.1 million in 2025 earnings, advised women at the Shift gala to “create your own pond” rather than fitting into existing molds. Her message blends sport, education...
Texas A&M Uncovers Brain Stress Pathway that Fuels Addiction, Spotlighting Meditation's Role
Researchers at Texas A&M University identified a direct neural link between the brain's stress centers and habit‑forming regions, showing alcohol blocks this communication. The finding clarifies why stress can trigger addictive behavior and raises the prospect of meditation‑based stress management...
Andre Chiang Opens 1887, a Historic French‑Style Restaurant at Singapore’s Raffles Hotel
Chef Andre Chiang has opened 1887, a French‑rooted fine‑dining venue inside Singapore’s historic Raffles Hotel. The 42‑seat restaurant revives Victorian-era dishes, offers up to 60 courses and showcases original silverware, signaling a bold return for the Michelin‑starred chef to the...
Three NCAA Champions Shatter National and American Records at 2026 Championships
Josh Liendo, Rex Maurer and Josh Bey each broke a major record at the 2026 NCAA Championships in Atlanta, highlighting a surge in performance standards across sprint, medley and breaststroke events. Their achievements underscore shifting training philosophies and the growing...
Gerontologist Aubrey De Grey Says Medicine Could Outpace Aging Within Two Decades
Aubrey de Grey, founder and CSO of the Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation, told listeners of Longevity Technology Unlocked that emerging therapies could rejuvenate people in their 60s back to a biological age of 40, buying roughly 20 years for further...
Feng Chen Wang Wins Visionary of the Year at Shanghai's New Wave Fashion Awards
Feng Chen Wang was named Visionary of the Year at the inaugural New Wave Fashion Awards during Shanghai Fashion Week, a prize backed by luxury houses Dior and Moncler. The win highlights the growing influence of Chinese designers and signals...
Gabrielle Goliath Stages Cancelled South African Pavilion Independently at Venice Biennale
Gabrielle Goliath will show her ongoing 'Elegy' project at the Chiesa di Sant’Antonin in Venice from May 5 to July 31, after South Africa’s government pulled the official pavilion from the 2026 Biennale. Backed by the Bertha Foundation and Ibraaz,...
John Green Announces First Adult Novel, Set for 2027 Release
John Green, the bestselling author of YA hits like "The Fault in Our Stars," announced his first adult novel, scheduled for publication in 2027. The move marks a notable expansion of his literary portfolio and could influence trends in crossover...
Russia Moves to Slash VPN Use, Targets Apps Including Telegram
Russia's digital minister Maksut Shadaev announced a package of measures to curb VPN usage, including mandatory blocking by platforms, a proposed data surcharge, and the removal of custom VPN apps from the Apple App Store. The crackdown coincides with intensified...
AI Surge Pressures TSMC, Gives Samsung a Shot at Advanced Chip Lead
A wave of AI-driven chip orders is squeezing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) foundry capacity, prompting customers to look beyond its 70% market share. Samsung Electronics is poised to win new advanced‑node business as it ramps up 2‑nanometer production and...
Agios Pursues Accelerated FDA Approval for Mitapivat as Sickle‑Cell Therapy, Shares Jump 21%
Agios Pharmaceuticals announced it will seek accelerated U.S. approval for its oral drug mitapivat to treat sickle‑cell disease, prompting a 21.7% rise in its shares. The company has already filed a confirmatory trial proposal with the FDA and is preparing...
Trump Administration Pushes ‘God Squad’ to Exempt Gulf Oil Drilling From Endangered Species Act
The Interior Department’s Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” voted to exempt all federal oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act protections. The move, driven by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s national‑security claim,...
Brunico Communications to End NATPE, Kidscreen and Realscreen Summits by 2027
Brunico Communications announced it will discontinue its U.S. television‑industry conventions—including NAT PE, Kidscreen and Realscreen summits—by 2027. The decision, driven by shrinking content budgets and ongoing consolidation, shifts the company’s focus to its trade publications and the Banff World Media Festival.
Ghana Rolls Out Nationwide Digital Mapping to Modernise Land Records
Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources announced a country‑wide digital mapping rollout, funded by 67% of the Lands Commission’s internally generated revenue. The initiative, overseen by a new Land Banks and Digitisation Secretariat, seeks to digitise legacy records, cut...
Litify Unveils ACE, an AI‑Driven Agentic Case Expert to Automate Legal Workflows
Litify introduced Litify ACE, an AI‑powered Agentic Case Expert that autonomously drives legal workflows, reduces administrative burden and speeds case resolution. The platform‑wide feature promises to turn case data into real‑time actions without adding new tools, marking a shift toward...