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Mullin under microscope by Senate colleagues over temperament, stolen valor and ICE in tense DHS confirmation hearing
A typically friendly setting for one of their own turned tense on Capitol Hill Wednesday with senators grilling Markwayne Mullin for roughly three hours as he vies to become President Donald Trump’s next Department of Homeland Security chief.
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.
How one Baton Rouge political consultant is using AI to gain a competitive edge
As artificial intelligence tools proliferate across industries, Baton Rouge political consultant Mary-Patricia Wray says the technology is giving her firm a meaningful competitive advantage. Wr… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in
Tim Scott says he will run for reelection in 2028, breaking promise that ‘22 would be his last run
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott confirmed he will run for a third term, despite the South Carolinian’s previous pledge to term-limit himself.
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.
Trump nominee Mullin expected to get quick confirmation to replace Noem at DHS
Republicans almost certain to push through appointment following the ousting of Noem amid public backlash to her aggressive immigration approach
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.
That major MediaTek security flaw may have affected more Android phones than initially reported
Security firm Trustonic has pushed back on claims that its software is vulnerable on MediaTek chips.
Firm That Planned Trump’s Jan. 6 Rally Received No-Bid Contracts
This administration has given the company, staffed by the president’s allies, multimillion-dollar contracts it was guaranteed to win.
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.
BrightSpring Health (BTSG) Climbs 7.8% on Double-Digit Growth Outlook
BrightSpring Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG) is one of the 10 Stocks That Made Millionaires Today. BrightSpring rallied for a second day on Tuesday, jumping 7.81 percent to finish at $42.10 apiece, as investors welcomed the company’s reaffirmed growth outlook for this year. In a shareholders’ meeting on the same day, BrightSpring Health Services Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG) […]
Stada Hunts for Major Consumer Health Deal After Record Profit
German pharmaceutical firm Stada said it’s ready to make a major consumer health acquisition as it books record profit and transitions to new ownership.
Nigeria’s old guard still holds the cards in a young nation
Many younger voters backed Bola Tinubu’s rival in the 2023 election but the president retains a firm grip on power
Science is finally confirming the most mysterious symptoms of endometriosis
Studies are showing that the inflammatory condition can impact organs across the body, not just those involved in reproduction.
Kiki Shepard dead: Longtime 'Showtime at the Apollo' co-host was 74
Kiki Shepard, best known for co-hosting the variety show 'Showtime at the Apollo,' has died, her representative confirmed. The Harlem theater remembered Shepard as a 'true Apollo legend.'
WATCH LIVE: Sen. Markwayne Mullin testifies in confirmation hearing for DHS secretary
Colorado voters will decide whether to ban trans kids from gendered sports, outlaw gender-affirming surgery for children
Voters will also be asked whether to make child sex trafficking punishable by life in prison without the possibility of parole
New DHS nominee, same Trump agenda? What to expect from Markwayne Mullin
Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a confirmation hearing for DHS secretary amid controversies over immigration, a partial shutdown, and disaster relief.
Manatt Recruits Nixon Peabody Entertainment Group Chief Heisler
Entertainment lawyers Ellie Heisler, Jessica Boardman, and Mike Lawhead joined Manatt, Phelps & Phillips as partners in Los Angeles, the firm announced Tuesday.
PR firm solo operators use AI to support their strategic services
Boutique PR agency solopreneurs use AI to streamline tasks, allowing focus on client strategy and creative work.
Trump’s Nominee to Run NSF is Unqualified, Conflicted, and a Threat to Science
If O’Neill is confirmed as NSF’s director, the Trump administration will further tighten its control over an agency created by Congress to be independent in its work to advance science.
Court filings shed light on McGlinchey debts, assets as firm is dissolved in bankruptcy
Documents filed in the McGlinchey Stafford bankruptcy case shed new light on the New Orleans firm’s financial situation in the wake of its surprise decision early this year to shut
Mark Travis Joins the IBG Business Leadership Team
Today, IBG Business, an award-winning M&A advisory firm, announces that Mark Travis has joined the firm's leadership team as its newest Principal and Managing Partner. Mr. Travis is the founder of Skylight Intermediaries, a Certified Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Advisor, and manages IBG's New York office.
Good vibes only? The science behind optimism and manifestation
Psychologist Deepika Chopra says that optimism isn’t about being positive all the time. It’s about staying open, curious and resilient. In her new book, The Power of Real Optimism, she explains the science behind optimism and evidence-based manifestation, and how affirmations done the right way can lead to success. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit
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.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.0.0 out now, patch notes
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch just got a new firmware update with version 22.0.0 and here are the patch notes including Friend List notes.
McKee nominates Beacon Bank president to chair R.I. Life Science Hub
If confirmed by Senate, William Tsonos would replace Neil Steinberg, who stepped down in July 2025.
Samsung admits 'some variation' will be seen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra's screen brightness due to Privacy Display — but it should be 'negligible'
A confirmation and reality check
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.
Two dead, 11 others infected in meningitis outbreak linked to English university
Two young people have died amid an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in southern England, with 11 other cases also confirmed.
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.
Reed Smith Hires Entertainment, Media Lawyer Malphettes in Paris
Agathe Malphettes joined Reed Smith as a partner in its entertainment and media industry group in Paris, the firm announced Monday.
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.
Alibaba CEO takes helm of new AI-focused business group
Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu will head its newly formed Alibaba Token Hub business group, which will focus on building artificial intelligence work platforms for enterprises, the firm said in a statement on Monday.
Alibaba CEO takes helm of new AI-focused business group
Alibaba Group Chief Executive Eddie Wu will head the newly formed Alibaba Token Hub (ATH) Business Group, the firm said in a statement on Monday. The new group will comprise existing Alibaba units Tongyi Laboratory, MaaS Business Line, Qwen Business Unit, Wukong Business Unit, and AI Innovation Business Unit. Alibaba said its mission would be to "create, deliver, and apply tokens," and it would focus on building AI-native work platforms for enterprises.
Akin, an Elite Global Law Firm
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Akin announced today that Molly (Brimmer) Lolli has joined the firm as a senior policy advisor in Washington, D.C., further strengthening the firm’s market leading health policy…
Robotics firm Intuitive Surgical says cyberattack compromised business, customer data
The company said an intruder accessed employee information, customer contact details and other records.
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.
Nina Garayan Announces Business Protection Services
California attorney Nina Garayan expands her firm's offerings to guide businesses with comprehensive legal strategies and brand protection.Unite...
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
How to watch Selection Sunday for the NCAA bracket release
Indiana enters Selection Sunday firmly on the wrong side of the bubble. Here’s how and when to watch the selection show.
Bill Cassidy faces another MAHA fight with his reelection on the line
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy in February weighed possible political peril against a long career in medicine, ultimately casting the critical vote to confirm known vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy as the president’s Health and Human Services secretary.
Inside our swing voter project (Politics+)
Swing voters will play a pivotal role in this year's midterms, and we wanted to hear directly from them. So NPR has partnered with Engagious (a messaging group led by Rich Thau) and Sago (a market research firm) to run focus groups — once a month in a different swing state. How do these focus groups work? And what have we learned from them so far? In today's bonus episode, Mara Liasson and Ashley Lopez pull back the curtain on the project. To unlock this and other bonus content, and get sponsor-free listening, sign up for NPR Politics Podcast+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Regular episodes haven't changed and remain available every weekday!
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
Family-owned real estate firm made Detroit investments at key moments
The Farbman Group once owned the Fisher Building and now manages over 35 million square feet and is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Jared Kushner Solicits Funds for His Firm While Working as Mideast Envoy
President Trump’s son-in-law is trying to raise $5 billion or more from foreign governments and others for his private equity firm.
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 […]
Carter's relationship included dinner with OSU leaders, business lobbying
Former Ohio State President Ted Carter tried to leverage his leadership roles to help a woman he was involved with romantically, sources confirmed.
Health officials confirm measles case in Las Vegas convention attendee
Health officials say they have a confirmed case of measles in a recent Las Vegas convention attendee.
Scientists confirm existence of molecule long believed to occur in oxidation
In the journal Science Advances, scientists in Sweden and the U.S. report the first-ever direct observation of a type of short-lived molecule that has shaped decades of thinking in atmospheric chemistry, ...
Google Zero-Day Alert For 3.5 Billion Chrome Users—Attacks Underway
Google has confirmed an emergency Chrome security update amid reports that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities.
Xbox Gaming Copilot Coming to Consoles This Year
Microsoft has confirmed that the Gaming Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year.
NVIDIA, Intel join Microsoft for Advanced Shader Delivery, confirmed for Lunar/Panther Lake and GeForce RTX 50
Intel and NVIDIA promote Advanced Shader Delivery Advanced Shader Delivery is currently supported through the Xbox PC app, while Intel and NVIDIA say they
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.
8 first responders hospitalized after West Bloomfield temple attack
Henry Ford Health confirmed that eight first responders are being cared for at two of its hospitals after an attack at a West Bloomfield temple.
2 additional cases of measles, possible 3rd case confirmed in Colorado outbreak in Broomfield
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Eagles re-signing free agent punter Braden Mann
The Eagles are re-signing punter Braden Mann to a four-year deal, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon.
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.
Secret of Pittsburgh marketing firm: Getting the story right
In what is perhaps the most unlikely beginnings of a career, Russell Bynum started out by painting portraits of horses. He advertised in horse magazines...
Watch Atlassian CEO explain AI-driven layoffs in video message
Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes explained the company's 1,600 layoffs in a four-minute video as the software firm pivots more heavily toward AI.
📸 Mexico’s national team send message to Malagón
This afternoon, the severity of Luis Ángel Malagón's injury was confirmed: a ruptured Achilles tendon, which will keep him off the field for at least six months. With the imminent absence of the Am...
Whooping Cough Continues Wyoming Spread - Wyoming Department of Health
Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) officials are concerned about the ongoing, active spread of pertussis (whooping cough) across the state. Kaylyn Friesen, vaccine-preventable disease epidemiologist with WDH, said there have been 26 confirmed pertussis cases in Wyoming so far this year. “While roughly two-thirds of the reported cases have been among Fremont County residents, pertussis […]
Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
Voting technology firm Smartmatic asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal money laundering indictment saying the case is political retaliation tied to President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election.
Valve responds to NY Attorney General lawsuit: "We have serious concerns with the alterations the NYAG claims are necessary to make to our games"
Valve has responded to New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the firm, stating it does not believe t…
Kalshi Still Needs Sports, Even as Courts Close In
Monthly trading volume on Kalshi hit $10.4 billion in February, a record for the company, and the firm is set to outperform that number this month.
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.
Joseph L. Moore on Why Minority-Owned Businesses Need Trusted Risk Advisors as Growth Expands Across the U.S. Middle Market
His firm specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance consulting, along with safety strategy and loss control advisory for businesses operating in the middle market.
Exclusive | Trump Ordered Justice Department Reversal on Law Firm Sanctions
‘I never signed off on that,’ the president told aides in the Oval Office, expressing displeasure with Justice Department leadership.
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.
‘The moon is safe’: asteroid is not on collision course, scientists confirm
ESA’s Planetary Defence team allay fears 100-metre-wide object could hit Earth’s moon and disrupt satellites
Golden Nugget owner in talks to buy out Caesars Entertainment
Reports emerged today confirming that billionaire Tilman Fertitta is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Caesars Entertainment for around $7 billion, outbidding a rival proposal from investor Carl Icahn’s firm ...
Intel Launches "Arrow Lake Refresh": Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, New Binary Optimization Tool
Intel today announced the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus desktop processors in the Socket LGA1851 package. These chips are drop-in compatible with existing Intel 800-series chipset motherboards, with some boards needing UEFI firmware updates. Both chips are based on the current "A...
Apple Just Transformed the CarPlay Experience in iOS 26.4 Beta 4
iOS 26.4 beta 4 adds a CarPlay Music privacy confirmation screen; new emojis like Bigfoot arrive, with small heat reports on some devices.
Minerva Neurosciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Updates
Initiation of confirmatory Phase 3 trial with roluperidone for negative symptoms of schizophrenia is planned for Q2 2026, with topline data anticipated in 2H 2027BURLINGTON, Mass., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minerva Neurosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NERV), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of therapies to treat central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today provided business updates and reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Decembe
Xbox hardware teased at GDC, just one week after PC/console hybrid Project Helix was first confirmed
Microsoft has posted a set of photos giving us a small teaser for some unspecified work-in-progress Xbox hardware.
Easterly Asset Management to buy Olstein fund business
Easterly Asset Management has agreed to acquire the fund management operations of Olstein Capital Management, a firm established by Robert A. Olstein.
A massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami
A long-running debate about the Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea has finally been resolved. Scientists now confirm it formed when a roughly 160-meter asteroid struck the seabed about 43–46 million years ago. New seismic imaging and rare shocked minerals in rock samples provided the crucial proof. The impact would have sent a massive plume skyward and unleashed a tsunami over 100 meters (330 feet) high.
Apple reveals MacBook Neo battery cycle limit
Apple has updated its support documentation to confirm the maximum battery cycle count for the new MacBook Neo. Here are the details.
Hours After Announcing Donald Glover as Yoshi in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo Has Now Revealed Its New Yoshi Game Release Date
It's been a busy 24 hours for Yoshi fans. Following confirmation that Donald Glover will voice the elastic-tongued dinosaur in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, we now know the release date for Yoshi's next game.
KPMG is giving cash prizes to staff who make AI breakthroughs
The Big Four firm KPMG is using cash prize incentives to encourage consulting employees to experiment with AI.
BV Investment Partners Announces Investment in Moxe Health
BV Investment Partners ("BV"), a middle-market private equity firm focused on tech-enabled business services and solutions, today announced it has made a majority investment in Moxe Health ("Moxe"), a leading EHR-neutral clinical data exchange platform. BV is partnering with CEO, Mike Coyne, CFO/COO, Katie Mallett, Founder, Dan Wilson, and the broader Moxe leadership team to support the company's next phase of growth.
CVC sports empire signs €3.5bn debt deal after stake sale falters
Private equity firm agrees financing with KKR and Pimco after failing to convince investors to commit to large equity deal
Microsoft boss Nadella vows to "always" invest in video games following Xbox leadership change
The CEO says that the company is "long" on the sector; his comments come amid concerns about the future of the firm's games business
Anthropic executives say Pentagon blacklisting could hit billions in sales, harm reputation
Anthropic executives said the U.S. government's blacklisting of the AI firm could cut its 2026 revenue by multiple billions of dollars and cause reputational harm.
Source: Offensive tackle Vederian Lowe, 49ers agree to two-year contract
Offensive tackle Vederian Lowe agreed to a two-year free-agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area.
California warns public to avoid sick seals after bird flu
California health officials are warning people to avoid sick or dead marine mammals along the coast after bird flu was confirmed in northern elephant seal pups.
Golf club firm owned by Trump’s sons merges with drone manufacturer
Merger to take drone firm public is latest business move by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr as father is in White House
Steven Roth sells former Queens department store to Northwell Health for $236M
Two of New York’s frequent real estate shoppers just made a $236 million deal on an abandoned department store in Queens.The seller was Steven Roth, who acquired the 340,000-square-foot retail property in 1995 after a battle for control with now-President Donald Trump. Roth and partners stand to reap a nearly $150 million gain from selling the building near the Long Island Expressway to Northwell Health. The deal was disclosed Monday by Alexander’s Inc., a real estate firm Roth runs that is named after the big-in-its-time department store that once operated in the building. Alexander’s filed for bankruptcy in 1992 and closed all 11 of its locations. The site later became a Sears. It has been vacant since Burlington and Marshalls moved out last year.
GDC confirms return to San Francisco in 2027
Festival of Gaming is remaining in California despite enduring cost concerns and anxiety from overseas visitors
Shell to offload Jiffy Lube, Premium Velocity to Monomoy Capital for $1.3 billion
Shell said on Monday it will sell its subsidiaries Jiffy Lube and Premium Velocity Auto to an affiliate of private equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners for $1.3 billion, as the oil major continues to shed non-core assets under CEO Wael Sawan's strategy to focus on higher-return businesses.
HIMSS26 sees the convergence of AI governance and cybersecurity resilience
The industry's anxiety is concentrated at this intersection, says Phil Sobol of health IT consulting firm CereCore. Here's what hospital and health system IT leaders can be doing to tackle the challenges.
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. […]
Are Smart Beds Worth It? A Certified Sleep Science Coach Weighs In (2026)
These tech-packed beds can adjust firmness, track your sleep, and regulate temperature automatically.
Yomiuri: Daito Trust Construction Aims to Expand U.S. House Flipping Business
Japanese major real estate firm Daito Trust Construction Co. is strengthening its overseas operations. In an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, Yutaka Amano, senior executive officer and general manager of the company's Business Development Headquarters, revealed that the firm plans to bring net sales up to 100 billion yen for its U.S. operations.
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.
Nvidia-backed UK AI firm Nscale raises $2 billion in funding round
Nvidia-backed British artificial intelligence group Nscale has raised $2 billion at a valuation of $14.6 billion, the company said on Monday.