Philippines-China Incidents Spike: Scarborough, Second Thomas, Batanes
Philippines China South China Sea tensions in October 2026: six incidents, competing accounts of the Scarborough air encounter, Batanes and what happens next.
Peter Klausz
Patriot Interceptor Shortage Explained: Stockpiles, Seekers and Output
Patriot interceptor shortage explained: estimated US stocks, production bottlenecks, the 2,000-a-year goal and what it means for Ukraine and the Gulf.
Panama Earthquake: 7.7 Quake Topples Churches, Cuts Off Tonosí
A magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake and a 6.6 quake hit Herrera, Los Santos and Coclé, collapsing churches and roads. No deaths reported; canal operating normally.
Bevi Beverage Machines Add Sodas as Boston Firm Eyes Growth
Bevi beverage machines now pour low-sugar sodas and vitamin add-ins, and the Boston company named its first independent director. Analysis of what comes next.
MGCS Tank Project in Doubt After French General’s Remarks
The MGCS tank project was thrown into doubt when France’s top general said Germany quit, before Paris and Berlin insisted the joint tank effort lives on.
Boston Small Business Grants: Main Streets and City Help
Boston small business grants and support, from the city’s OEOI funding list to the 17 Main Streets districts and World Cup activation grants, explained from city sources.
Downtown Boston Office Market Q3 2026: Vacancy 18.5%
The downtown Boston office market ended Q3 2026 at 18.5% vacancy, per CBRE. See Seaport sublease space, Back Bay leasing and the office-to-housing pipeline.
Dorchester Bay City Loan: $400M Bid for 700 Homes
The Dorchester Bay City loan bid: developers seek about $400 million in federal RRIF financing to launch 700-plus homes on Columbia Point near JFK/UMass.
Ayungin Shoal Medical Evacuation Delayed by China Coast Guard
Manila says China Coast Guard ships and a water cannon delayed a sick sailor’s evacuation from Ayungin Shoal by nearly 10 hours. Beijing disputes it.
Black Men’s Health Funding: Boston Offers $1M in Grants
Boston’s $1M RFP will fund up to four groups at $250,000 each to narrow a nine-year life expectancy gap for Black men. Priority areas and what to know.