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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares – March 02

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the “Company”) Purchase of own sharesLONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / The Company announces that on 27 February 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence each through Goldman Sachs International (“GSI”) on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company’s…

Genflow Biosciences PLC Announces Receipt of First Tranche of Grant

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS DEEMED BY THE COMPANY TO CONSTITUTE INSIDE INFORMATION AS STIPULATED UNDER THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) NO. 596/2014 AS IT FORMS PART OF UK DOMESTIC LAW PURSUANT TO THE EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) ACT 2018, AS AMENDED. UPON THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT VIA A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE, THIS INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED TO BE…

Research Finds AI’s Energy Use Is Driving Concern

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–FYFN – SambaNova, builders of the fastest chip for agentic AI, today released research highlighting the mounting concerns over the energy demands of AI data centres and the impact on households and national power grids. As AI deployment accelerates, business leaders and consumers are aware that legacy, GPU-based infrastructure is not built for the efficiency and…

The Last SIM Card Businesses Will Ever Need – emnify Introduces a Programmable SGP.32 Connectivity Model

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–IoT connectivity is shifting from physical SIM logistics to software-driven control. With the GSMA’s SGP.32 standard, connectivity can now be managed programmatically across the full device lifecycle – from factory provisioning to in-field optimization.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260301694215/en/emnify: The last SIM card you will ever needemnify, a global leader in…

Quectel Expands Mid-tier 5G Portfolio with New RedCap 3GPP Release 17 Variants

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, today announces the expansion of its 5G RedCap portfolio with the launch of the RM255C-GL for global markets and the RG255C-NA for the North America market, further strengthening its mid-tier 5G offering for worldwide deployments.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260301754857/en/Quectel expands mid-tier…

Thales sets a world first in quantum-safe security for 5G networks

MEUDON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–Quantum computing has the potential to break today’s encryption methods in the future, putting mobile communications, personal data and critical infrastructure at risk. For telecom operators, this is not a distant theoretical issue: 5G networks underpin everything from smartphones and connected vehicles to emergency services, industry and national infrastructure.This press release features multimedia. View the full…

Samji Electronics Selects MaxLinear’s Sierra Single-Chip Radio for High-Performance Macro O-RU

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–MaxLinear, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXL), a leading provider of wireless infrastructure solutions, today announced that Samji Electronics has selected MaxLinear’s Sierra single‑chip radio system‑on‑chip (SoC) to power its next‑generation Macro Open RAN Radio Unit (O‑RU) (SNOO2‑44N28). Designed for the demanding requirements of modern macro cellular networks, Samji Electronics’ new SNOO2‑44N28 O‑RU harnesses the Sierra radio SoC to…

Teledyne FLIR Defense Signs Memorandum of Understanding with STORM Adapt Group at EnforceTac 2026

OSLO, Norway–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–Teledyne FLIR Defense, a global leader in intelligent sensing and unmanned systems, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with STORM Adapt Group during the EnforceTac 2026 exhibition.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260301241027/en/Teledyne FLIR Defense’s unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms SkyCarrier and…

Quectel Showcases Advanced mmWave Radar Solutions for Smarter, Safer Vehicles at MWC Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, is showcasing its latest automotive-grade mmWave radar solutions at MWC Barcelona in Spain, highlighting innovations that enhance vehicle safety, convenience and intelligent sensing capabilities.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260301424839/en/Quectel showcases advanced mmWave radar solutions for smarter, safer vehicles at MWC BarcelonaAt the…

Première mondiale : Thales ouvre un nouveau chapitre de la sécurité post-quantique pour la 5G

MEUDON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–mars 2, 2026–L’informatique quantique aura le potentiel de compromettre les méthodes de chiffrement actuelles, mettant à terme en danger les communications mobiles, les données personnelles et les infrastructures critiques. Pour les opérateurs télécoms, il ne s’agit pas d’un enjeu théorique lointain pour les réseaux 5G, qui soutiennent déjà les smartphones, les véhicules connectés, les services d’urgence, l’industrie et…

Bidgely to Showcase AI-Powered Energy Intelligence at IDC European Utilities Xchange

LOS ALTOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–Bidgely will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming IDC European Utilities Xchange, taking place March 2 – 3 in Valencia, Spain. Through a series of executive roundtables, interactive workshops and fireside chats, Bidgely will demonstrate how European energy retailers and Distribution System Operators (DSOs) can transform raw smart meter data into a definitive layer…

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Airlinq Form Strategic Partnership for Global IoT

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. (formerly NTT Communications Corporation; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Katsushige Kojima; “NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS”) and Airlinq Inc. (Headquarters: California, USA; CEO: Sunil Kaul; “Airlinq”), a global provider of AIoT solutions and Autonomous Connectivity Management Platform (CMP) 1, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the delivery of global IoT-connected solutions across…

NTT DOCOMO, StarHub, and ServiceNow keep travelers connected with autonomous roaming resolution using ServiceNow CRM

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–Mobile World Congress: NTT DOCOMO, StarHub, and ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, today introduced a joint initiative to keep travelers connected with autonomous roaming resolution using ServiceNow CRM. The companies have been developing the industry’s first inter-carrier operational model on the ServiceNow AI Platform, helping carriers identify and resolve roaming issues faster and…

East Range Police Sergeant suddenly passes away

Sergeant Siebert and K9 Tac HOYT LAKES, Minn. – East Range Police say K9 Sergeant Cody Siebert suddenly passed away. In an announcement East Range Police said, “less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain infection” Sergeant Siebert passed away. He previously worked in Babbitt. Statement from East Range Police: It is with an extremely heavy heart we…

Trump says that Iran’s supreme leader is dead

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, saying his passing is “the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country.” The death occurred after a joint U.S. and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. Trump in his…

US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government’

Satellite image from Airbus shows smoke billowing from the compound of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979….

MN Power launches ‘smart sphere’ technology

DULUTH, Minn.– Innovative technology is taking over how Minnesota power lines will be operated, with simple, 8 pound, ‘smart spheres’ and drones. The sphere sensors installed using drones provides real time data on weather, temperature, and line conditions. They send the data back, using cellular, and satellite connections, and they’re powered by the lines themselves. Having this upgrade to power…

Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota from being arrested and deported

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge on Friday extended an order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported, saying a Trump administration policy turns the “American Dream into a dystopian nightmare.” U.S. District Judge John Tunheim granted a motion by advocates for refugees to convert a temporary restraining order that he issued in January into a…

PWHL teams place Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose on long-term IR

United States’ players celebrate after a women’s ice hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) (AP) – Olympians Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose have all been placed on long-term injured reserve by their PWHL clubs after sustaining injuries…

Sexual Assault investigation between students at Bay View Elementary in Proctor

Proctor Public Schools logo PROCTOR, Minn. – Proctor Public Schools Superintendent Tim Rohweder has sent a note to parents about a sexual assault investigation at Bay View Elementary School. Rohweder’s message: As Superintendent of Proctor Public Schools, I want to inform our Bay View Elementary families of a serious matter that has been brought to our attention. The district has…

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

FILE – Neil Sedaka poses for a portrait in New York, Monday, April 30, 2012. NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the million-selling singer and songwriter, has died. His many hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Calendar Girl” and “Oh! Carol,” a lament for his high school sweetheart, Carole King. Among those covering his work were Elvis Presley,…

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. is in talks with Havana and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover of Cuba” without offering any details on…

Strong winds coming through Northland knocking out power

DULUTH, Minn. – The strong winds coming thought the Northland in the afternoon of February 27, 2026 are knocking out power. Minnesota Power was reporting nearly 2000 customers without power with a majority of those outages in Duluth, Cloquet and Moose Lake along with Eveleth and the Chisholm-area. Lake Country Power is reporting more than 1200 customers without power from…

City of Superior appeal’s judge ruling in DoorDash tasing case

Image from Body camera video of Ian Cuypers confrontation (February 28, 2024) SUPERIOR, Wis. – The City of Superior is appealing a judge’s “summary judgment” issued in Mid-February in the case of a DoorDash driver being tased. The incident happened back in February of 2024. A federal judge ruled that Superior Police Officer Taylor Gaard violated the Fourth Amendment Rights…

St. Louis County Attorney Kim Maki to seek second term

Kim Maki DULUTH, Minn. —  St Louis County Attorney Kim Maki has announced she is running for a second term. In a press release on Friday, Maki said she was seeking reelection to continue her commitment to preserving and defending the rule of law, prosecuting crime without fear or favor, protecting vulnerable citizens, and providing sound legal counsel to the…

Duluth family child care provider has license temporarily suspended after alleged child injury

Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Logo DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is immediately suspending the license of of Duluth based Child Care Provider, Kali Ames. The suspension pertains to child care activities at 912 West 9th Street, Duluth. The letter to Ames says, “This immediate suspension is based on a determination…

Attorney general announces indictments against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church

Cities Church is seen in St. Paul, Minn. where activists shut down a service claiming the pastor was also working as an ICE agent, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that 30 more people have been indicted for allegedly taking part in an anti-immigration…

Bill Clinton tells lawmakers he ‘did nothing wrong’ and saw no signs of Epstein’s abuse

FILE – Former President Bill Clinton speaks in the Cash Room of the Treasury Department during an event for the anniversary of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund,, Nov. 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton started his deposition before members of Congress investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday by telling them he “did…

Bayfield County snowmobile crash leaves one dead, one critically injured

NAMAKAGON TWSP, Wis. —  One person is dead after a snowmobile crash in Namakagon Township in Bayfield County. According to officials, on February 25  at around 4:35 p.m., they received reports of a snowmobile crash on Trail 70. Once on scene, they found a 39-year old man who was pronounced dead. Initial investigation shows that the snowmobile was traveling west…

Scouting America will alter its policies to maintain support from the US military, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scouting America will alter several policies at the urging of the Pentagon, including a requirement that members use “biological sex at birth and not gender identity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. Some of the changes mirror what the organization suggested to the Defense Department in January, which included discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge and introducing a…

American Heart Association kicks off ‘Hard Hats with Heart’ Campaign

DULUTH, Minn. — The American Heart Association hosted its inaugural kickoff to the ‘Hard Hats with Heart’ Campaign. It’s all about improving the health and well-being of construction workers by promoting healthy food options, encouraging physical activity during breaks, and educating employees on the signs of heart disease. The American Heart Association says 343,000 construction workers have already been diagnosed with…

UW-Superior hosts spring career fair

SUPERIOR, Wis.– It was a packed house Thursday at UW-Superior for their ‘all majors’ career fair. The Yellowjacket Union was full of booths at the spring career fair. Students got to check out opportunities ranging from jobs in law enforcement to positions at assisted living facilities. With graduation season approaching landing that first real-world job is key. But simple networking…

Minnesota March Foodshare Campaign matching Salvation Army donations

DULUTH, Minn.– Minnesota’s food-share campaign is coming up in March. And the Duluth Salvation Army is doing its part to get donations to help feed people in need. During the month of March to April 6th, the Salvation Army will be proportionally matched through the Minnesota Foodshare March Campaign. At this time, they are highlighting their medical food shelf. It…

US women’s hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory

American rapper Flavor Flav, center, attends the skeleton mixed team competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP) – The United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate winning the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The rapper reposted a note on his X…

Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in St. Paul, denounces President Donald Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community “garbage” and dismissing the state as a “hellhole.” ST. PAUL, Minn., (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz denounced the Trump administration’s latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a “retribution”…

Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project

Work continues on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished…

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s crimes and doesn’t recall meeting him

FILE – Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative, Sept. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told U.S. House lawmakers on Thursday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes at the start of two days of depositions…

Twin Ports clothing swap promotes style and sustainability

SUPERIOR, Wis. — Many refreshed their wardrobe without spending a dime at a community clothing swap in Superior. Ritual Marketplace opened its space for the event hosted by Jill Joyce and Tiersa Wodash. Transforming its space into a hub for sharing style and sustainability. From shoes to jewelry, and outerwear to hats, there was something for everyone, with no minimum…

Food Farm hosts 10th annual Great Rutabaga Giveaway

DULUTH, Minn. — Food Farm hosted its 10th annual Great Rutabaga Giveaway at Whole Foods Co-op-Denfeld. The event celebrated local farming in the Northland, highlighting how fresh produce can be grown and stored nearly year-round, even during Minnesota winters. Community members stopped by to grab a free rutabaga, pick up recipe cards, and take home carrot seeds as they prepare…

Minnesota Braver Angels works to bridge political divide

DULUTH, Minn. – Braver Angels, a non-partisan national organization, is spreading its initiative locally, aimed at bringing people together across political divides. Formerly known as Better Angels, Braver Angels was founded in 2016 in New York and has since expanded to chapters across multiple states, including the Northern Minnesota Braver Angels Alliance. The nonprofit is dedicated to political depolarization, bringing…

Duluth Schools Superintendent court filing points to ICE vehicle ‘near’ school

John Magas DULUTH, Minn. – A statement from Duluth Schools Superintendent John Magas filed in federal court points out one specific incident of ICE officers near a Duluth School. Magas’s filling reads, “On December 19, 2025, an ICE vehicle was observed near one of our high schools for approximately an hour. The school district received a call from community members…

Texas grand jury rejects indictments in deadly shooting of US citizen by federal immigration agent

US Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent badge (AP) – A grand jury on Wednesday rejected indictments over the fatal shooting last year of a U.S. citizen by a federal immigration agent during a traffic encounter in Texas, prosecutors said. The shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez on March 15, 2025, by a Homeland Security Investigations agent wasn’t publicly disclosed by the Department…