Monthly Archives: March, 2026
FP McCann fined £110,000 after subcontractor death
Concrete specialist FP McCann has been fined £110,000 after a subcontractor died at its quarry in Larne, Northern Ireland. William Houston, a dumper-truck driver at the Loughside Quarry, died on 23 April 2023 after being hit by a 45-kilogram stone, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) said in a statement. Houston had
Unpicking a landmark shift in building safety accountability
Elizabeth Weeks is a partner specialising in dispute resolution at Rosenblatt Law Those following the interpretation and implementation of the 2022 Building Safety Act (BSA) will note the Supreme Court’s grant of permission to appeal in Triathlon Homes LLP v Stratford Village Development Partnership (SVDP) . To recap, the Supreme Court granted permission for SVDP
Metaplanet ($MPJPY) Raises $255M to Buy More Bitcoin With ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ Strategy
Japan’s most aggressive Bitcoin treasury company just got more aggressive. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich announced that the Tokyo-listed firm has raised approximately $255 million from global institutional investors through a placement of new shares priced at a 2% premium, paired with fixed-strike warrants at a 10% premium. If those warrants are fully exercised, that unlocks
Charles Hoskinson Calls for Revote in Liqwid DAO Dispute
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson calls for a revote over the distribution of NIGHT tokens linked to the DeFi lending protocol Liqwid. In a March 15 livestream from Wyoming, he said project insiders should step aside from the voting process to keep the decision fair. Meanwhile, the dispute involves about 18.81 million NIGHT tokens, worth close to
Malaysia Renews $76 Million Film Rebate Fund at Filmart, Bets on Bigger Role as Regional Production Hub
Malaysia used the opening day of Hong Kong’s Filmart to make a pitch to international producers: the money for its screen-production incentive isn’t going away. Malaysia’s National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) told industry attendees that its flagship Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI) cash rebate has been extended for another five years, backed by a renewed
PS5 Pro Upgraded PSSR Upscaler Coming to Multiple Games This Week
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 day ago / 2,665 Views Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for PlayStation 5 Pro will be rolling out for multiple games on March 16 at 10:00 pm PT / March 17 at 1:00 am ET / 5:00 am UK. "Today’s PS5 system software update introduces broad
The Cromwell to Shut Down Rooms During Transition to The Vanderpump Hotel
The Cromwell has kicked off a transformation process associated with its upcoming rebrand. As a result, its hotel will soon temporarily cease accommodating guests, officials announced. The Hotel Will Temporarily Turn Down Guests The Cromwell, which is a Caesars Entertainment-operated property on the famed Las Vegas Strip, will temporarily cease accepting guests due to its
7 Nostalgic Anime From The 1990s That Are Still Loved
1990s was one of the greatest decades for the anime industry, with several iconic films and series that are still loved even now. For many viewers growing up in the 1990s, anime wasn’t simply a form of entertainment, as it held a special place in everyone’s heart. The animation styles of almost every series and
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Martin Scorsese has officially joined the AI camp and it’s not what anyone expected
Martin Scorsese has partnered with AI startup Black Forest Labs to use generative AI for storyboarding Martin Scoresese Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com Hollywood’s complicated romance with artificial intelligence just got a whole lot more interesting. Martin Scorsese, the 83-year-old director behind Goodfellas, Raging Bull, and The Departed, has signed on as a partner and adviser
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Trump quietly signs a downsized AI executive order asking companies to voluntarily submit models for review 30 days before release
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing a voluntary framework for government review of frontier AI models before public release, ending weeks of internal White House conflict over how aggressively to regulate the technology. The order, titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security,” was signed privately without the usual livestream or public ceremony, a
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Poland will introduce a “sovereignty test” for government tech purchases as Tusk warns AI dependency has reached dangerous proportions
TL;DR Polish PM Donald Tusk announced a “sovereignty test” for significant government technology purchases and annual IT independence reports, warning that Poland’s dependency on foreign digital infrastructure demands urgent policy action. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that Poland will introduce a “sovereignty test” for significant government purchases of technology solutions, warning that the
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How small businesses can leverage AI
Case study Sam Finnegan-Dehn works in fundraising for a charity, but he moonlights as a math and philosophy tutor for university students from his home in London. Through this part-time business, he can leverage his degrees in philosophy and share his love of the subject with clients. But meeting with students is only a fraction
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Deezer Latest Earnings Report Is Mostly Uninteresting. But Buried In the Financials Is a Curious AI Detection Deal
Music Photo Credit: DeezerMusic Deezer reports lower revenues and...