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Rocket Lab reported record Q2 revenue of US$234m and a US$2.4b backlog, while CEO Peter Beck highlighted data centres in space as a growth opportunity following the company's US$8b acquisition of satellite operator Iridium.
Bathla ordered to fix critical defects as liquidation looms
Sydney developer Bathla Group, in voluntary administration with $3.3B debt, has been ordered to fix 12 serious defects at a Kembla Grange development within 8…
HighStarKist's tuna supply chain linked to forced labor on fishing vessels
A Global Labor Justice report alleges that Taiwan-flagged fishing boats supplying StarKist tuna engage in forced labor and worker abuses, raising questions abo…
HighMan arrested for strangling wife in Kagoshima mountains
A 58-year-old man in Kagoshima Prefecture has been arrested and admitted to strangling his 57-year-old wife to death and abandoning her body in the mountains.…
HighSophisticated RTX 4090 Counterfeit Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
A specialist identified an expertly crafted fake RTX 4090 with laser-etched counterfeit chips, revealing industrial-scale GPU fraud that evades visual detectio…
HighEl tipo fijo domina las nuevas hipotecas pese a la subida del euríbor
El 88% de las hipotecas formalizadas en julio fueron a tipo fijo, reflejando cambio de preferencias de compradores españoles que priorizan estabilidad sobre ta…
HighLa fidelización aseguradora comienza antes de firmar la póliza
Expertos del sector asegurador debaten que la fidelización inicia en el primer contacto, no en la firma de póliza. La comunicación clara sobre coberturas y el…
HighCarlyle Group CEO Schwartz: Three Years Into Six-Year Transformation Plan
Carlyle Group CEO Harvey Schwartz presents at Bernstein conference, discussing three years into a planned six-year strategic transformation focused on operatio…
MediumFour Pacific nations plan massive ocean corridor to protect Coral Triangle waters
Four Melanesian countries are establishing the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, connecting marine protected areas across one of Earth's richest ocean reg…
HighCasku 3D: 3D scanning cuts cranial asymmetry treatment time from 8 months to 3
Chilean startup Casku 3D uses 3D scanning and printing to create personalized helmets for treating infant cranial asymmetries, reducing treatment time from 8 m…
HighSizable Energy prueba almacenamiento de energía marina en Calabria
La startup italiana Sizable Energy inició pruebas de un sistema de almacenamiento de energía marina basado en presión hidrostática frente a Calabria, buscando…
HighMicrosoft Patches Record 974 Vulnerabilities, Including Two Active Zero-Days
Microsoft released a record 974 security patches in September 2026, including fixes for two actively exploited Windows zero-day vulnerabilities, marking the la…
HighTake-Two confirms GTA 6 on track, projects $8B revenue for next fiscal year
Take-Two confirms GTA 6 will not be delayed and projects $8 billion in revenue for the next fiscal year, signaling strong investor confidence in the highly ant…
HighSpain eyes global tourism hub status as WTTC considers London exit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is considering relocating its headquarters from London to Madrid, positioning Spain as a potential global tourism hub…
MediumRockstar Co-Founder Backs Physical Game Releases If Consumers Demand Them
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser expressed support for physical game disc releases, stating companies should provide them if consumers demand it, amid ongoing de…
HighPortugal opens commercial rent support applications for pandemic-hit businesses
Portugal launches €150M commercial rent subsidy program for businesses with 25%+ revenue losses. State covers 30-50% of monthly rent up to €12,000 total per es…
HighYukon grapples with cychlorphine surge as new opioid evades detection tests
Harm reduction advocates in Whitehorse report cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times more potent than fentanyl, is driving a surge in severe overdoses. The…
HighUber's African retreat exposes ride-hailing's economics problem
Uber is withdrawing from Nigeria and Uganda as rising operational costs and driver commissions make the ride-hailing model economically unviable in these marke…
HighMeta settles US lawsuits over children's social media addiction for up to $18 billion
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle US lawsuits alleging the company deliberately designed addictive features targeting children, marking a landmark…
HighHonor Magic Vs Foldable Smartphone Launches With Slimmer Design, Stylus Support
Honor unveiled the Magic Vs foldable smartphone with improved hinge design, lighter weight, and stylus support. The device features upgraded specs including Sn…
HighTata Sons Leadership Limbo: Noel Tata Delays Chandrasekaran Reappointment Over Strategic Gaps
Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata delays N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as Tata Sons CEO pending resolution of three critical issues: group strategy, SP Group e…
HighTaylor Farms recalls jalapeño products over salmonella contamination fears
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products due to potential salmonella contamination, marking the company's second major food safety incident following a summer le…
HighIHG expands Vignette Collection with three Hari Hotels across Singapore, London, Hong Kong
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Harilela Group announced a landmark three-hotel portfolio deal converting The Hari properties in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore into…
HighTasmania's smelter closures could shift $33M in network costs to households
Closure of major Tasmanian industrial facilities like Liberty Bell Bay smelter could force households to absorb transmission costs, potentially raising power b…
HighSony reportedly halts PC game releases, according to Jason Schreier
Jason Schreier reports Sony has officially informed employees that the company will no longer release games on PC, marking a significant shift in the publisher…
MediumEl detox digital emerge como nicho de negocio con startups innovadoras
Startups innovadoras capitalizan la demanda de desconexión digital con soluciones que van desde teléfonos minimalistas hasta aplicaciones y retiros off-grid, o…
HighOpenAI pausa entrenamientos avanzados de IA para reforzar seguridad y alineación
OpenAI ralentiza el entrenamiento de modelos avanzados de IA para reforzar seguridad y alineación tras detectar riesgos críticos en ciberseguridad. Sam Altman…
HighNintendo announces Star Fox for Switch 2 amid fan skepticism over remakes
Nintendo has announced a new Star Fox game for Switch 2 launching in June, sparking fan criticism about the company's reliance on remakes and reboots of classi…
MediumXP Inc. posts R$1.33B Q4 profit, 10% YoY growth amid asset expansion
XP Inc. posted R$1.33 billion net profit in Q4 2025, up 10% year-over-year, with customer assets reaching R$2.08 trillion and annual profit growth of 15%.
HighGoogle announces Chrome performance improvements
Google has announced performance improvements to Chrome browser, delivering faster speeds for users. The update represents the company's continued optimization…
MediumPersona 4 Revival Unveils Rise Kujikawa Support Role Ahead of Feb 2027 Launch
SEGA Publishing Korea revealed detailed gameplay mechanics for Rise Kujikawa in the upcoming RPG 'Persona 4 Revival,' launching February 2027, featuring suppor…
HighFour Common Cluttering Mistakes—and How to Fix Them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares practical strategies for organizing kitchens, wardrobes, toys, and paperwork to reduce household clutter and improve mental…
HighLight Lens Lab's 75mm f/2 SP-II Brings Vintage Cinema Optics to Modern Cameras
Light Lens Lab announced its 75mm f/2 SP-II M-mount lens, drawing from classic 1900s Cooke Speed Panchro cinema optics. Preorders open March 1 with shipments b…
HighSix Flags St. Louis closes early on opening day after brawl involving 100 people
About 100 juveniles engaged in multiple brawls at Six Flags St. Louis on opening day, forcing early park closure. Police detained roughly six individuals with…
HighTriple Flag Raises 2026 Gold Guidance After Steppe Gold Settlement
Triple Flag Precious Metals increased its 2026 gold equivalent ounce guidance following a settlement agreement signed by its subsidiary with Steppe Gold.
MediumBlack Desert Unveils Agent Class and Level 75 Cap at 2026 Heidel Ball
Black Desert's 2026 Heidel Ball event announced a new Agent class using guns and grenades, a comprehensive level cap increase to 75, and Edania Part 2 content…
HighBlackRock CEO Fink warns of NYC exodus if conditions worsen under Mamdani
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink expressed concern about New York City's future under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, warning the firm may relocate resources if conditions worse…
HighOptiak lleva orden y eficiencia a la IA empresarial con una plataforma modular y eco-friendly
Optiak, startup española de IA, recauda 4 millones de euros para lanzar una plataforma que centraliza y optimiza el uso de herramientas de inteligencia artific…
HighQualcomm Signals Double-Digit Price Increases to Customers
Qualcomm is notifying customers of double-digit price increases across its product portfolio, signaling rising costs in the semiconductor supply chain.
HighTelstra outage cripples Victoria's trains, emergency services as 100 trains halt
A major Telstra network outage has halted V-Line train services across Victoria and disrupted emergency call routing, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerab…
HighLa defensa de Mangione pide excluir pruebas clave en juicio por asesinato del CEO de UnitedHealthcare
La defensa de Luigi Mangione solicita desestimar pruebas obtenidas durante su detención, argumentando violaciones constitucionales. El juicio por el asesinato…
HighBungie 'Very Close to Shutting Down' Before Sony Acquisition, Ex-CM Says
A former Destiny community manager revealed Bungie was on the brink of closure before Sony's 2022 acquisition, with the studio's survival now dependent on the…
MediumUK locksmith scams surge 147%: how 'bait-and-switch' cons exploit desperate homeowners
UK locksmith scams have surged 147% in early 2026, with rogue operators using Google ads and bait-and-switch tactics to charge vulnerable customers thousands o…
HighEBay Forecasts Strong Quarterly Revenue on High-Value Category Growth
eBay forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue as momentum builds in high-value product categories, signaling resilience in the e-commerce marketplace sector.
HighSony Did Not End Destiny 2 to Seek Revenge on Bungie, Despite Studio Turmoil
Sony-owned Bungie faces significant layoffs following Destiny 2's final update, amid speculation about the studio's financial viability and Sony's acquisition…
MediumNubank promove Livia Chanes a CEO da América Latina
Nubank reorganiza estrutura na América Latina e promove Livia Chanes a CEO regional, poucos dias após obter autorização para operar como banco no México com 15…
HighFabricantes se preparam para escassez de memória que pode durar até 2027
Fabricantes independentes de telefones e laptops enfrentam escassez de chips de memória que deve durar até 2027, forçando redesenho de produtos e repassando cu…
HighCEO da Anthropic exorta empresas de IA a abrandarem desenvolvimento de modelos
Dario Amodei, CEO da Anthropic, exortou empresas de IA a moderarem o ritmo de desenvolvimento de modelos para gerir melhor os riscos associados, dias após um i…
HighPichai's Formula: Embrace Discomfort, Surround Yourself With Better Talent
Google CEO Sundar Pichai reveals his philosophy on professional growth, emphasizing discomfort, surrounding oneself with talented peers, and following passion…
HighWilliams Lake First Nation Seeks Input on Community Trails Master Plan
Williams Lake First Nation is creating a trails master plan through community consultation, seeking member input on trail uses and public access to guide recre…
HighCNG Prices Rise Across India; Delhi Rate Hits Rs 79.56 Per Kg
Indraprastha Gas Ltd raised CNG prices across India effective December 17, citing increased input gas costs. Delhi's CNG price climbed to Rs 79.56/kg, marking…
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