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HARMAN und Viasat ermöglichen Sprachanrufe über Satellitenkommunikation

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mrz 2, 2026–MWC Barcelona 2026 – HARMAN, führender Anbieter von Automotive-Technologien und Tochtergesellschaft der Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., gibt heute eine neue Kooperation mit Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), einem weltweit führenden Anbieter von Satellitenkommunikation, bekannt. Ziel ist das Ermöglichen von Sprachanrufen aus dem Fahrzeug über Satellitenverbindungen. Auf dem MWC Barcelona 2026 (Halle 2, Stand #2D51) demonstriert HARMAN satellitengestützte…

Qualcomm and Other Industry Leaders Commit to 6G Trajectory Towards Commercialization Starting from 2029 Onwards

BARCELONA, Spain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced a new strategic coalition with leading industry partners to accelerate the development and global deployment of 6G. Revealed at MWC Barcelona 2026, the collaboration establishes a clear, milestone-driven roadmap focused on delivering 6G commercial systems starting from 2029 onwards.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260301647215/en/Global…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban soldiers killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speed boat that had entered Cuban waters and opened fire first on soldiers, the Cuban government said Wednesday. Cuba’s Interior Ministry issued a statement that provided few details about the shooting, but noted that the boat was roughly 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of Cayo…

US men’s hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women’s team will be honored ‘soon’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday afternoon and later received about a two-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his State of the Union address that night. Trump also announced that the women’s hockey team, which also defeated Canada to win gold, will “soon” visit the White House. The women’s team had declined…

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

State of the Union Address (CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven’t benefited from Trump’s policies. He took the high road to honor the gold…

Olympic medal winners Corey and Korey return to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth-based Olympic medal-winning curling duo has returned. On Monday, a crowd of cheering fans met Olympians Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse as they got off their flight at the Duluth International Airport Family and friends brought noise makers and created signs of celebration. “We’re just so happy to be home now and be able to sleep…

5 questions heading into Trump’s State of the Union address

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 says he has a lot to talk about tonight. He’s returning to Congress to deliver a State of the Union address at a consequential moment in his…

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine (CNN) Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades. His brother told Deadline that Carradine died by suicide. “We want people to know it, and there is…

Police in Britain arrest Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador, in probe into Epstein ties

Peter Mandelson (CNN) LONDON (AP) — British police on Monday arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. London’s Metropolitan Police force said “officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office” at an address in north London. He has been taken…

25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. Oseguera Cervantes died after his capture. Also killed were a prison guard, an agent from the state prosecutor’s office and a woman…

US beats Canada in OT for women’s hockey gold medal

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) MILAN (AP) — The U.S. women’s hockey team delivered an Olympic comeback for the ages by beating Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal…

Police say the former Prince Andrew has been released after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew(CNN) LONDON (AP) — The former Prince Andrew has been released after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Thames Valley Police force said the former prince was released Thursday evening. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was photographed in a car leaving the station near his home in eastern England about 11 hours after…

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew(CNN) LONDON (AP) — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his friendship with Epstein, concerns about Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to…

Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools should close over safety failures

FILE – Freight trucks travel northbound on Interstate 5 Highway, Sept. 3, 2025, in Tracy, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File) More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department planned…

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

(credit: Nevada County Sheriff’s Office) TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead and 1 remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said, making it the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in more than four decades. Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon announced the deaths at a news conference Wednesday. Search and rescue crews…

Police arrest man who ran toward the US Capitol building holding a shotgun

  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle toward the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Capital Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the unidentified man parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol, got out and ran “several hundred yards” toward the building before…

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

Jesse Jackson (CNN) CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. As a young organizer in Chicago, Jackson was called to meet with King at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, shortly…

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall (CNN) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. Duvall died “peacefully” at his home Sunday in Middleburg, Virginia, according to an announcement from his…

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood. Here’s a rundown of what’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2026: Government offices Federal and state government offices are closed. Courts and…

Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal civil rights charges Friday, following a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Four others also pleaded not guilty in the case. Lemon did not comment to reporters as he entered the courthouse accompanied by his attorney, Joe Thompson. Roughly…

Feds investigating whether 2 ICE officers lied about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis

Courtesy: Associated Press (file) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities have opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis last month. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday that his agency had opened a joint probe with the Justice Department after video evidence revealed “sworn testimony…

Journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case

Don Lemon (CNN) ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon and four other people are set to be arraigned on federal civil rights charges Friday, accused in a protest at a Minnesota church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official is a pastor. Also scheduled for arraignment Friday is civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong. The prominent local activist was the subject…

54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, who played with his teammate’s dad, becomes oldest US Winter Olympian

United States’ Rich Ruohonen watches the men’s curling round robin session against Canada, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The stakes were low — and the time ripe — for a 54-year old personal injury lawyer and six-time winner of “Minnesota Attorney of the Year”…

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

(CNN) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations. The rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency rescinds a 2009 government declaration known as the…

Ukrainian athlete tests the Olympic rules on free speech — and gets disqualified

Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych starts a men’s skeleton training session at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. MILAN (AP) — Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych pushed at the limits of the International Olympic Committee’s rules on freedom of expression, and the global sports body pushed back. That created an emotional and historic moment of Winter Games lore….

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

White House border czar Tom Homan holds a news conference at the Bishop Whipple Federal building on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. “As a result of our…

James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

James Van Der Beek, (CNN) NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48. A statement posted on the actor’s official Instagram page Wednesday said…

Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say

  Target Drone During High Energy Laser Engagement (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin/DVIDS) WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted anonymity to share…

Trump administration official says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a social media post that it has lifted the temporary closure of the airspace over…

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi listens as President Donald Trump speaks at an event on addiction recovery in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private…

Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home

  Premier David Eby of British Columbia speaks on shooting (CNN) VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman believed by police to be the shooter was also found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted…