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Mideast energy shock rattles eurozone rate-setters

The energy shock unleashed by the Middle East war will top the agenda at Thursday's European Central Bank meeting, as fears grow of a major hit to the eurozone economy.

Scotland's Laidlaw extends tenure as Hurricanes coach

Clark Laidlaw extended his coaching contract with New Zealand's Wellington Hurricanes into a fourth year Thursday with the Scot saying, "there's loads to develop".

Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville.

Japan coach says Australia 'massive favourites' in Asian Cup final

Japan coach Nils Nielsen insists hosts Australia will be "massive favourites" in Saturday's Women's Asian Cup final, but his team's near-flawless progress to the title match suggests otherwise.

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