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Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike

Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears Thursday of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets.

Director plans to put Val Kilmer back on screen thanks to AI

The late American film star Val Kilmer could soon be "acting" on the big screen again after allowing a director to use AI tools to produce his likeness for an upcoming film, media reports said Wednesday.

Social media addiction trial jury deliberations continue

Jurors will return to court here on Thursday to continue deliberations in a civil trial accusing Meta and YouTube of harmfully hooking young internet users.

Xypex 2025 International Best Project Awards - Winners Announced

Xypex announces 2025 award winners recognizing excellence in concrete durability, engineering performance, and crystalline waterproofing technology.

Brookville DMAX Expansion Highlights the Project Work Behind a Major Ohio Manufacturing Investment

BROOKVILLE, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / General Motors' Duramax Engine Plant (DMAX) expansion in Brookville has become one of the region's most significant industrial projects, tied to a $920 million investment supporting Duramax diesel engine production for GM heavy-duty truck programs, including Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD models. Public reporting has described the Brookville work as adding about 1.1 million square feet to the existing facility which was previously approximately 250,000 square feet. Notably, the project has created and supported hundreds of local jobs as the site expands its manufacturing footprint in southwest Ohio. This expansion quadruples the current facility size and is designed to create over 800 jobs, supporting high demand for diesel trucks.

Datavault AI Reports First Profitable Quarter, Record Revenue Growth, and Reiterates $200M (~400% YoY Growth) Full Year 2026 Revenue Target

2025 Business HighlightsQ4-25 revenue of $33.8 million drives profitable quarterQ4-25 GAAP Operating Profit of $4.2 millionQ4-25 Adjusted EBITDA of $8.1 millionFY-25 revenue increases 1,362% YoY to $39.1 millionStrong year-end balance sheet with $116 million in working capitalReiterates FY-26 revenue target of $200 million, representing a nearly 400% YoY increase from FY-25Management to host a live investor webcast this morning at 8:30 a.m. ET

U.S. Polo Assn. Unveils 2026 Spring-Summer Global Collection, Inspired by Coastal Charleston, South Carolina

Seasonal and Seaside Styles Debut Alongside U.S. Open Polo Championship Capsule

Datavault AI Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire NYIAX, Combining AI-Driven Data Monetization with Institutional-Grade Market Infrastructure

Pending acquisition will integrate NYIAX's blockchain-enabled exchange platform, built on globally recognized financial market technology and jointly owned patents to power next-generation digital marketplaces.

Powerverse and Teltonika Energy Partner to Unlock Intelligent Home Energy & Flexibility

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Powerverse has partnered with Teltonika Energy, part of the Teltonika group, a multinational leader in IoT innovation, to deliver an AI-driven home energy ecosystem that enhances user experience, unlocks flexibility services and drives long-term customer value.

Messi scores 900th career goal in Inter Miami cup clash

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday, scoring for Inter Miami in their CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with Nashville.