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Crimson Desert Dev Confirms Boss Rematches, Hard Difficulty, Enemy Territory Recapture, and a Whole Lot More Is Coming Soon
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has outlined a number of significant changes coming to the game in the coming months, each addressing various community complaints that were highlighted recently. Here's everything you need to know.
China’s Huatai Is Seeking to Start Securities Business in Japan
Huatai Securities Co., one of China’s largest brokerages, is preparing to start a securities business in Japan as a revival in the country’s financial markets draws firms from around the world.
Elk Grove seeks to develop master plan for auto mall
A city request for proposals is looking for firms that can help develop a master plan for Elk Grove's auto mall and make it better.
US software stocks fall as Anthropic's new AI model revives disruption fears
U.S. software shares tumbled on Thursday after Anthropic held back the wide release of a powerful AI model over concerns it could expose hidden cybersecurity vulnerabilities, deepening investor fears about the threat to traditional software firms.
Scientists just found a hidden “drain” inside the human brain
A hidden waste-removal pathway in the brain has finally been caught in action. Using cutting-edge MRI scans, researchers discovered that fluid flows along the middle meningeal artery in a slow, lymphatic-like pattern—very different from blood. This confirms the presence of a previously unknown drainage hub in humans. The finding could transform how scientists approach brain aging, injury, and diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Strait of Hormuz traffic still stalled despite US-Iran ceasefire
Movements are dominated by smaller, risk-tolerant operators, while mainstream oil majors and large global shipping firms remain absent.
iOS 26.4.1 enables Stolen Device Protection by default for enterprise
Apple confirms that Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default for enterprise devices updating from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1.
Secretly Distribution acquires music data and analytics firms Entertainment Intelligence and Babel Ops
Babel Ops was founded in 2020 by Erik Gilbert and Greg Delaney, who previously co-founded Entertainment Intelligence in 2014.
Africa CDC Secures Over US$300 Million to Advance Africa’s Global Health Security Agenda at the Lyon One Health Summit in Lyon (France)
Lyon / Addis Ababa / Brussels, 8 April 2026 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes the outcomes of the One Health Summit held in Lyon, France, that affirms a decisive shift: Africa is no longer at the margins of global health—it is shaping its future. Africa CDC expresses its […]
Africa CDC Secures Over US$250 Million to Advance Africa’s Global Health Security Agenda at the Lyon One Health Summit in Lyon (France)
Lyon / Addis Ababa / Brussels, 8 April 2026 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes the outcomes of the One Health Summit held in Lyon, France, that affirms a decisive shift: Africa is no longer at the margins of global health—it is shaping its future. Africa CDC expresses its […]
Cold hard truths on climate change
These data-driven firms are turning atmospheric chaos into actionable intelligence:
Microsoft explains why it still can’t fully kill Control Panel in Windows 11
Microsoft is phasing out the Control Panel in Windows 11 in favor of the Settings app, but the transition is careful due to old drivers.
Sacramento County confirms 2 additional measles cases
Both children are 'in isolation and recovering,' county health officials said.
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
Biotech layoffs return: Mass. life science firms cut 745 jobs in Q1
Biotech job cuts return: 14 companies cut 745 jobs in Q1
NYC business leader warns exodus is brewing over Zohran Mamdani's tax hike crusade: 'Exploring options'
Apple Confirms Its Impressive MacBook Pro Offer
The MacBook Pro M5 has an impressive discount in the Apple Store.
Big Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX’s I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk’s Grok
Mr. Musk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
WHO’s head of emergencies reaffirms support to Lebanon’s health system amid escalating needs
Lebanon’s health system continues to function despite the mounting pressures of conflict, displacement and repeated attacks on health care – but without urgent action and sustained international support, access to essential health services is increasingly at risk.
Palumbo family business secrets revealed in settlement agreement with IDOT
It turns out there were more connections than previously known between Sebastian "Sam" Palumbo, his construction firms and a road-building group overseen by relatives known as Builders Companies. But the firms insist those ties didn't violate Palumbo's agreement not to participate in state or federal contracts following a 1999 guilty plea in a racketeering case.
McKinsey's new AI leadership playbook: flatten teams and move faster
McKinsey and other consulting firms are using AI to streamline management structures — what some call The Great Flattening.
Clock is ticking on law's billable hour, says Cleary Gottlieb lawyer
For decades, elite corporate law firms have relied on the billable hour to fuel profits. Can the model survive the age of AI?
Slay The Spire 2 Dev Confirms New Character, Modes Are Coming
Mega Crit's Casey Yano revealed some fresh new info on Slay the Spire 2's early access roadmap, alongside the team's reaction to its success
Science confirms torpedo bat works as well as regular bat
Lab tests show the much-hyped torpedo bat offers no real power advantage over traditional designs, with only a slight shift in the sweet spot that may suit certain hitters.
Fernando Mendoza's pro day confirms his QB1 status for 2026: Here's how he stacks up to past top QB prospects
Size, arm talent and composure were on display in a pro day that confirmed his status as the next No. 1 overall pick.
Rams' Puka Nacua reportedly enters holistic care facility to 'focus on personal growth' amid off-field concerns, lawyer confirms
PlayStation Plus Confirms Free Game Line-Up For April
Some great games lined up for this month!
Russian governor orders firms to select workers to join military
The order, signed by Ryazan's governor, instructs companies to select two to five workers who might be candidates for contract military service.
Sentiment improves among Japan's big firms, but Iran war clouds outlook
Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved in the three months to March, according to a closely watched survey released on Wednesday, a sign that increasing economic uncertainty from the Middle East conflict has yet to hit morale.
Oregon CB confirms various pre-draft meetings with Raiders
A University of Oregon cornerback recently confirmed multiple pre-draft meetings with the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL confirms TMRW Sports partnership for new flag football league
Ariel Investments, Silver Lake and Sixth Street are among the institutional investors backing the project.
White House reaffirms support for surgeon general pick after Trump remarks
After President Trump said Sunday that “we have a lot of great candidates” when asked about Casey Means’s nomination, the White House reiterated its support for her.
More leaked images show the biggest iPhone 18 design change in greater details
Another iPhone 18 leak confirms Apple’s biggest design change this year.
It Never Ends: Eidos Montreal Confirms Mass Layoffs Including Veteran Studio Head
Deus Ex in absentia
NFL confirms flag football partnership with Tiger Woods' TMRW Sports, backed by Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Serena Williams
Op-Ed | Fueling NYC’s $50 billion engine: How women business owners can grow and scale
Over the last decade, the number of women-owned firms in NYC has grown by 43%, becoming a powerful force in the city’s economic momentum. Over the past
Eurozone Business Confidence Falls on Iran War
Confidence among firms and consumers tumbled in March as the war in Iran dealt a fresh blow to already fragile sentiment.
Health care jobs growth is stagnating at the biggest for-profit firms
Major health insurers are trimming jobs, and Medicaid cuts could soon force hospitals to lay off workers.
German firms trapped between U.S. and China, study finds
German companies are so deeply tied to both the United States and China that they cannot decouple from either without severe economic costs, according to a study by the University of Sussex and King's College London seen by Reuters on Monday.
Ad firms, contractors and nonprofits from south Louisiana win national, regional recognition
Here are some of the recent awards and special recognitions received by leaders at south Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups.
BBB outlines steps for choosing a cleaning service: compare firms, interview, verify
Homeowners and business operators looking to hire cleaning services should take several steps to ensure they choose a reputable and reliable provider.
Microsoft confirms it retired “This is an Xbox” campaign because it “didn’t feel like Xbox”
Microsoft retires "This is an Xbox" campaign It looks like Microsoft is finally changing. Microsoft has confirmed that its "This is an Xbox"
Stocks tumble, Dow confirms correction territory, as Middle East tensions drag
U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday, with each of the three major indexes closing at their lowest levels in over seven months and the Dow confirming it was in correction territory
Microsoft Issues Statement On Why 'This Is An Xbox' Campaign Has Been Retired
MS spokesperson confirms it's been nixed by the new Xbox boss
Maryland Small Business Will Appeal After District Court Affirms Department of Labor Courts That Hand Down Ruinous Fines
WASHINGTON—The Institute for Justice (IJ) will appeal on behalf of C.S. Lawn & Landscaping, a Maryland small business owned by Chuck Saine, after a federal […]
Intel officially confirms Core Ultra 9 290K Plus will not be released
Core Ultra 9 290K Plus officially scrapped As we have exclusively revealed in early February, Intel has canceled its plans to launch the 24-core Core
Humans Had Dogs Before They Had Farming, Ancient DNA Confirms
New research pushes the first genetic evidence of dogs back by 5,000 years and suggests that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired dogs from one another.
Google confirms Android Auto fixes for Pixel, Galaxy users facing connection problems
Some Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy users have been running into problems with Android Auto as of late, but fixes...
Pharma bribery corrupts health care, puts patients at risk, new review warns
Sham clinical studies, slush funds and shell companies: A new review shows how pharma firms allegedly bribed their way to drug approvals and sales.
How AI agents are changing cybersecurity jobs and cutting workloads
Cybersecurity firms are being tasked with implementing AI agents across their teams. But the technology's capabilities remain limited.
'We Will Do It' — Marvel Rivals Dev Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Version in the Works
Marvel Rivals is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to its developers in an interview with IGN. We just don't know when.
U.S. Business Activity Hits 11-Month Low as War Drives Prices Higher
U.S. business activity growth slowed to an 11-month low in March while prices surged, according to a preliminary S&P Global survey released Tuesday. S&P’s composite output index, based on its surveys of services and manufacturing firms, fell to 51.4 from 51.9 in February. That was its weakest readi
Mad Mercs are back: AMG confirms Black Series GT is officially coming
And it’ll be a homologation car for the next-gen GT3 car
Home heating oil firms squeezed as diesel, crude prices surge amid Middle East tensions
It's a volatile market for home heating oil businesses. Rising oil and fuel costs after a brutal winter have customers calling and asking for help.
Video: Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin to take over the Homeland Security Department in a 54-to-45 vote on Monday.
Epic says it has uncovered rot in patient record sharing. Will HHS act?
A recent Epic lawsuit revealed a company allegedly posed as a provider to access patient records for law firms, prompting a call for increased oversight.
How firms' heavy AI investments could affect your paycheck
Companies are investing heavily in AI, and layoffs aren't the only option for offsetting those costs.
Nvidia Confirms DLSS 5 Is Re-Drawing Games, and That Sucks
Nvidia has confirmed that the new DLSS 5 algorithm is redrawing games based on a 2D image input and motion data. That's not great!
Microsoft confirms a major Windows 11 update with faster Explorer, reduced Copilot, and more
Windows 11 in 2026 will bring taskbar fixes, better performance, lower RAM usage, and fewer updates as Microsoft responds to user feedback.
Mark Cerny Confirms Frame Generation "Should Be Seen At Some Point On PlayStation Platforms"
"I look forward to discussing this more in the future!"
Google confirms AI headline rewrites test in Search results
Publishers face new risk as Google tests AI-written titles in Search, rewriting tone and intent to better match queries and boost engagement.
Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 will get AirDrop support via Quick Share ‘soon’
As expected, Samsung has just confirmed plans to launching AirDrop support via Google’s Quick Share on its Galaxy S26 series...
Spiking diesel prices force WA businesses to make tough choices
Drivers, trucking firms and other shipping companies worry the rise in diesel prices will reignite inflation and force many operators out of business
Michigan confirms measles outbreak in Washtenaw County: What to know
An initial case was identified in an unvaccinated adult who visited sites in Ypsilanti and Canton earlier this month. Since then, two more related cases have been reported.
Unilever Confirms Talks on McCormick Offer for Food Business
Unilever Plc said it’s in discussions to sell its food business to McCormick & Co. in a major shift for the maker of Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
New Business Licenses: 3.20.26
Chesterfield reports several new construction and contracting firms, including a custom garage builder. (BizSense Pro required)
Jeff Bezos aims to raise $100 billion to buy, revamp manufacturing firms with AI, WSJ reports
Jeff Bezos is in early discussions to raise $100 billion for a new fund that would acquire manufacturing companies and seek to use AI to drive and speed up automation, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
SK pharmteco Reaffirms Three-Business-Unit Strategy, Strengthens Global Gene Therapy Business Unit with Funding Commitment
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SK pharmteco today announced a significant funding commitment to support strategic initiatives within its viral vector business, while reaffirming its long-term growth strategy across three business units: small molecule, peptides, and viral vectors. SK pharmteco is sharpening its strategy to provide pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners with the financial strength, technical rigor, and operational infrastructure needed for long-term
Stalled train blocks Brazos County business, homes for nearly a week
Union Pacific confirms mechanical issues caused the delay; train expected to move soon
Goldman Sachs says small businesses are embracing AI, but fewer than 1 in 5 are good at actually integrating it
Most small firms embrace AI, but few know how it can help their business.
iOS 26.4 fixes iPhone keyboard accuracy, here's how
Apple confirms iOS 26.4 improves keyboard accuracy by fixing a bug that caused missed keystrokes during fast typing.
EU Inc proposal seeks to rival US in innovation by easing startup creation
The European Commission proposed on Wednesday allowing firms to set up in as little as 48 hours and operate according to a single set of rules across the 27-nation EU in a bid to narrow the gap with the United States in innovative startups.
How lawyers got their hands on thousands of private patient records
The nation’s largest health records company, Epic Systems, has sued multiple firms including GuardDog Telehealth, alleging they had improperly accessed personal medical records.
Five new cases of meningitis in Kent, UK Health Security Agency confirms
Two people have died in the outbreak - a 21-year-old university student and Juliette, a sixth form pupil at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Faversham.
Jasmine Crockett confirms member of her security team killed by Dallas police
She said the man, Diamon Robinson, had gone by a different name during his employment. Police said he had "multiple felony warrants" and a parole violation warrant.
APAC Buy-Side Firms Embrace AI, Automation To Optimize Business Processes | Insights
In this new survey of 50 buy-side firms across Asia-Pacific, Bloomberg and WatersTechnology reveal an industry that has moved decisively past experimentation and into live, production-grade adoption of AI and automation.
Sony Confirms PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Upgrades for Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Even Former Xbox Console Exclusive Hellblade 2
Sony has confirmed an array of games set to benefit from PlayStation 5 Pro's upgraded PSSR visual boost, which launches more broadly via a new system software update available later today.
GREDF seeks proposals for managing Quincy Regional Sports Complex
The Great River Economic Development Foundation is seeking qualified firms to submit a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for management, operations, and maintenance services for the Quincy Regional Sports Complex.
Exclusive: OpenAI courts private equity to join enterprise AI venture, sources say
OpenAI is in advanced talks with private equity firms including TPG , Advent International, Bain Capital and Brookfield Asset Management to form a joint venture that would distribute its enterprise products across the firms' portfolio companies and beyond, four people familiar with the matter said.
Small Businesses Are Pushing Back Against Private Equity
Touting local and family-owned credentials, Main Street companies say they’re fending off sometimes multiple inquiries a day from PE firms.
Howie figures it out and Eagles lock up Dallas Goedert for a ninth season
Dallas Goedert is returning to the Eagles on a one-year deal, a league source confirms to NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Indigenous knowledge confirms what scientists observe: Large birds are disappearing
Many Indigenous peoples and local communities live in close contact with nature and learn to identify the wildlife around them from an early age. New research published in the International Journal of Conservation draws on that knowledge to better understand a scientifically documented trend: large bird populations are shrinking. Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares, an ethnobotanist with the […]
Parallels Confirms MacBook Neo Can Run Windows in a Virtual Machine
Parallels Desktop virtualization software is compatible with the new MacBook Neo, according to an update from the company – but Windows VM performance will depend on your intended use case. From Parallels' updated knowledge base article: Parallels Desktop runs on MacBook Neo in basic usability testing. The Parallels Engineering team has completed initial testing and confirmed that Parallels Desktop installs and virtual machines operate stably on MacBook Neo.
Wall St whisperers help financial firms navigate Iran conflict risks
The day before U.S.-Israeli air strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader on Saturday February 28, many Wall Street firms were expecting military action thanks to a growing industry of ex-military and national security advisors who were warning the signs were clear.
Virginia Department of Health confirms three rabid animals in Bedford, Campbell counties
The Virginia Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday that three rabid animals had been located in the Central Virginia Health District.
WHO confirms 18 attacks on healthcare sites in Iran
March 11 () - The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that it has verified 18 attacks on healthcare centers in Iran since the start of the U. and Israel war on Iran on February 28, which has...
Microsoft Confirms SQL Zero-Day Security Vulnerability—Here’s The Fix
Microsoft has confirmed that a hacker who successfully exploits a zero-day SQL vulnerability could gain system administrator privileges. Here’s how to fix it.
GDC confirms return to San Francisco in 2027
Festival of Gaming is remaining in California despite enduring cost concerns and anxiety from overseas visitors
How AI is creating a new boom for consultants
Artificial intelligence was once expected to disrupt the consulting industry. Instead, as The Wall Street Journal writes, it is fueling new demand for consultants—at least for now. Major AI developers including OpenAI and Anthropic are partnering with firms such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture and Deloitte to help companies integrate AI into their operations. […]
Valve Confirms Steam Frame is Still Coming This Year, Now Marked as "coming soon"
Valve’s upcoming standalone VR headset Steam Frame is still shipping sometime this year, the company says, as it is now marked as “coming soon” on the Steam backend. In a hardware news update last month, Valve announced that Steam Frame, Steam Machine, and Steam Controller are all being affected by the wider RAM and storage component shortage. […]
Consulting firms say AI agents are upending the company org chart
As a torrent of AI agents enter the workforce, consulting firms are predicting a new "Great Flattening" of the corporate management structure.
Ending UK customs relief on low-value imports could push up prices, BCC says
Business group warns of harm to small firms and trade as it calls for phased end to ‘de minimis’ exemptions
Shots fired at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home, suspect taken into custody
Multiple shots were fired toward Rihanna's Beverly Hills home on Sunday afternoon, LAPD confirms. The "Umbrella" singer was home at the time of the shooting, according to news reports, but no one at the residence was harmed, the LAPD confirmed.
Department of Health confirms measles case in Oahu visitor, issues exposure alert
Officials say the visitor had recently arrived in Hawaii from a region of the continental United States with known measles transmission.
College sports needs Congress to fix NIL, Trump says, while promising executive order
President Donald Trump said on Friday the soaring cost of college football programs is hurting collegiate sports in general, and vowed to issue a fresh executive order on the topic within a week.
Microsoft confirms Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox console
The next-generation of Xbox is official.
Xbox CEO confirms next-gen 'Project Helix' console will play PC games
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is gearing up to spill the beans on Microsoft’s next-generation console.
Xbox's next console "Project Helix" codename revealed — CEO Asha Sharma re-affirms new Xbox-PC hybrid is on the way
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console comes into focus, as Asha Sharma re-affirms commitment to first-party hardware.