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Epic Games launched a Fortnite × Solo Leveling crossover on February 20, 2026, introducing the Shadow Monarch Sung Jinwoo and two other characters from the popular Korean webtoon. The Solo Leveling: Arise Bundle, featuring exclusive outfits, back blings, pickaxes and gliders, appears in the Item Shop for a limited window, disappearing on March 2, 2026. The partnership leverages Solo Leveling’s 50 million download milestone to attract anime fans, while providing Epic a fresh revenue stream. The collaboration underscores the growing practice of using battle‑royale platforms as marketing billboards for external IPs.
Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has recommended approval of Dell Technologies' Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) renewal, extending the commitment for another ten years and pledging over R230 million into South Africa. The EEIP framework allows multinationals to meet B‑BEE targets through...
Dunelm launched a new iOS and Android app to deepen its omnichannel strategy, linking physical stores, digital experiences, and customer data. The app extends the AI‑powered search and recommendation engine first introduced on Dunelm.com, creating a unified intelligence layer across...
HFCL Limited has joined a Department of Telecommunications‑funded consortium led by IIT Delhi to develop hollow‑core fiber (HCF) technology for future 6G and quantum communication networks. The partnership leverages HFCL’s manufacturing expertise and IIT Delhi’s research capabilities to accelerate the...
Three shareholder‑proponent lawsuits have been filed this week, marking the first challenges under the SEC’s revised Rule 14a‑8 no‑action letter process for 2026. The cases target AT&T’s exclusion of an EEO‑1 diversity disclosure, Axon’s exclusion of a political‑spending proposal, and...
LMS, through its NPTN network, has entered the Bank of England’s Synchronisation Lab to pilot a synchronized settlement model for remortgages. The eight‑week test will run in a simulated Real‑Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) environment, splitting payments into earmark and settle...
Sciwind Biosciences granted Pfizer China exclusive rights to commercialize ecnoglutide injection in Mainland China. Sciwind will keep the marketing authorization and handle R&D, registration, manufacturing, and supply, receiving up to $495 million in milestone payments. Ecnoglutide, a cAMP‑biased GLP‑1 receptor agonist,...
Financial & Legal, a UK‑based insurer founded in 1995, provides in‑house underwritten After the Event (ATE) and Before the Event (BTE) insurance alongside assistance and ancillary cover. The firm is regulated by the PRA and FCA, fully Solvency II compliant, and...
Former Goodwin chief operating officer Mary O'Carroll has joined legal‑tech startup Sandstone as a product adviser. O'Carroll, who previously held senior roles at Ironclad and Google, will serve in a part‑time capacity. The appointment comes just weeks after Sandstone announced...
Nokia and Amazon Web Services have launched the first agentic AI‑powered 5G‑Advanced network slicing solution in a live network, combining Nokia’s slicing platform with AWS Bedrock AI. The system continuously ingests data such as traffic, weather and event schedules to...
Warhorse Studios announced that Kingdom Come: Deliverance director Daniel Vávra is leaving day‑to‑day game development to lead the creation of a Kingdom Come feature film. While he will no longer work in the office, Vávra remains attached to Warhorse as a...
The guide compiles a complete National Pokédex listing every Pokémon from Kanto through Paldea, totaling 1,025 entries across nine generations. It includes every regional variant, alternate evolution and form, and notes that the list will be refreshed when Generation 10 launches....
AI‑driven “agentic commerce” is allowing autonomous systems to purchase goods and services on behalf of consumers. This shift challenges the long‑standing reliance on a consumer’s click as proof of intent, prompting Visa and Mastercard to test pilot programs for machine‑initiated...
Keysight Technologies unveiled the Infiniium XR8, a next‑generation real‑time oscilloscope aimed at high‑speed digital and compliance testing. The XR8 combines a new front‑end ASIC, integrated ADC/DSP engine, and the Infiniium 2026 software platform to deliver 13 fs RMS intrinsic jitter and sub‑130 µV...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed extending state‑issued emergency exemptions from the current 14‑day limit to 30 days, aligning them with federal emergency timelines. The change does not broaden the scope of exemptions, which remain limited to...
Amaero Ltd reported first‑half revenue of A$7.76 million, a 367% increase from the prior year. The growth was driven by A$6.74 million in powder sales and A$1.02 million from PM‑HIP manufacturing services. Despite the surge, the company posted a comprehensive loss of A$17.49 million,...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved raising Powergrid's equity investment ceiling from ₹5,000 crore to ₹7,500 crore per subsidiary, while keeping the 15 percent net‑worth cap. The change enables the Maharatna CPSE to fund larger transmission projects, including UHVAC and HVDC corridors,...
Global defence spending reached $2.63 trillion in 2025, a 2.5% year‑on‑year increase driven by heightened great‑power rivalry. The United States shifted its strategy toward homeland defence and burden‑sharing, proposing a multi‑layered “Golden Dome” missile shield while scaling back direct aid to...
The United States has activated a 10% tariff on all imported fashion goods, marking the first phase of former President Trump’s global levy program. Industry analysts warn that a further increase to 15% is possible, intensifying cost pressures across the...
Home Depot reported fiscal 2025 sales of $164.7 billion, a 3.2% increase over the prior year, driven by modest comparable sales growth. Fourth‑quarter sales slipped 3.8% to $38.2 billion, reflecting a shorter reporting period and lingering consumer uncertainty. Net earnings fell slightly...
Filamentive, a UK sustainable‑materials supplier, has launched rPA12, a nylon‑12 filament made entirely from recycled Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) powder waste. Developed with extrusion specialist 3devo, the filament matches the toughness, heat resistance and low moisture absorption of virgin PA12,...
On February 12, the National Nuclear Security Administration, Sandia National Laboratories, and the Kansas City National Security Campus inaugurated the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation (CAMINO) at the Science and Technology Park near Kirtland Air Force Base. The new...
Congress missed its Jan. 30 deadline to extend ACA subsidies, leaving roughly four million Americans without financial assistance and prompting a surge in uninsured individuals. The lapse underscores a broader health‑care cost crisis that has become a flashpoint ahead of the...
DB Cargo UK tested the Stadler‑built Class 93 tri‑mode locomotive on an intermodal service between Seaforth and Mossend, hauling up to 1,500 tons. The trial, run with Rail Operations Group, Network Rail and ASLEF, showcased electric, diesel, hybrid and battery‑only operation on...
Deutsche Telekom announced it has achieved climate neutrality for its own operations, cutting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than 94 percent since 2017. The milestone makes it the first DAX 40 company to reach this target, driven by long‑term renewable PPAs,...
Researchers at Sultan Qaboos University have isolated three antimicrobial peptides from dromedary camels, with CdPG-3 and CdCATH showing potent activity against methicillin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus and multidrug‑resistant Escherichia coli. The peptides kill bacteria by disrupting their membranes while exhibiting low toxicity...
London City Airport announced Andy Cliffe as its new chief executive, effective immediately. Cliffe, formerly Group CEO of AGS Airports and senior leader at Manchester Airports Group, joins after helping Macquarie Asset Management acquire a stake in the airport. He replaces long‑time...
The article describes a two‑rack deployment where each rack relied on a single top‑of‑rack switch, making each rack a lone failure domain. When the ToR in rack 2 became unstable, database replica loss and ARP failures occurred, yet latency and error‑rate...
ITV and Disney have deepened their UK partnership by adding an exclusive primetime linear window for two Hulu Original dramas on ITV1. The arrangement builds on the Disney+‑ITVX content‑sharing deal launched in July 2025 and introduces a branded slot called...
Slovakia announced it will halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine until Kyiv restores Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline. The move follows a dispute over the pipeline’s shutdown after a Russian drone strike and accusations that Ukraine is delaying...
The U.S. Navy’s next‑generation carrier USS Kennedy completed its inaugural sea trials, showcasing a suite of computer‑driven automation tools. Integrated flight‑deck, propulsion, and logistics software reduced manual inputs and accelerated mission‑ready timelines. Early data indicates a 15‑percent drop in crew workload...
EmptyLegFinder.aero, a digital marketplace for discounted empty‑leg private jet flights, has launched across the United States and Canada. At launch the platform lists more than 1,400 empty‑leg opportunities, with over 200 new flights added each day from verified charter operators....
Safaricom is piloting Shiriki Pay, a mini‑app inside the M‑PESA super app that lets a sponsor delegate up to two beneficiaries a monthly spending allowance drawn directly from the sponsor’s wallet. The feature caps usage, supports Buy Goods, Paybill, Pochi...
Scalo announced an expanded partnership with Databricks, joining its Consulting and Service Integration Partner Program to bolster its Data & AI practice. The collaboration enables enterprise clients to centralize data on a lakehouse foundation, streamline data flows, and deploy AI...
India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency is set to revise CAFE‑III rules, removing the zero‑emission label for electric cars and requiring manufacturers to account for electricity consumption in fuel‑efficiency calculations. The proposal converts kWh per 100 km into a petrol‑equivalent metric, aiming...
Juniper Research projects global OTT messaging users will climb from 4.4 billion in 2025 to over 5.2 billion by 2028, a 16% increase. The surge is fueled by rising smartphone penetration—forecast to reach 91% of connections by 2030—and expanding mobile broadband. Enterprises...
A private U.S. firm, Bridger Pipeline LLC, has filed a proposal for a 550,000‑barrel‑per‑day pipeline that would run from the Canada‑U.S. border in Montana to a hub in Guernsey, Wyoming. Analysts believe the route is designed to tap the partially...
The European Council gave final approval to the Omnibus I simplification package, dramatically scaling back the EU's corporate sustainability reporting and due‑diligence rules. The agreement retains a 1,000‑employee threshold for the CSRD but adds a €450 million revenue floor, cutting roughly...
Real estate decisions shape profitability in food‑and‑beverage franchising long before menu or branding take effect. Site location, format and lease terms dictate traffic flow, operating costs and scalability. End‑cap, in‑line and freestanding spaces each present distinct trade‑offs between visibility, rent...
The Guardian profiles Ukraine’s first psychological trauma centre, Forest Glade, where soldiers like 25‑year‑old Kyrylo Chuvak undergo intensive three‑week rehabilitation after years of Russian captivity. The programme blends conventional therapy with unconventional activities such as tango, archery and guided breathing to...
Cathay Cargo reported a 5% year‑on‑year increase in total cargo for January 2026, alongside a 3% rise in available freight tonne‑kilometres (AFTKs). Growth was driven by strong demand for fresh produce from Oceania, increased pharmaceutical shipments from Europe and Central...
Big Canadian banks often send mortgage renewal forms just weeks before the due date, offering rates that can be two percentage points higher than competing offers. In a recent example, a borrower faced a 6.09% fixed rate versus a 4.04%...
The Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources v. Trump that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the president authority to impose tariffs. Six justices agreed on this point but divided on the reasoning, with one side invoking...
NEM Dubrovnik, the largest TV market in Central and Eastern Europe, will take place from June 8‑11 2026 in Dubrovnik. The four‑day event features panel room sessions with industry experts, case studies, special presentations, and exclusive screenings. Three market areas – Sunset,...
Ukrainian startup Qirim Technology has begun production of segmented airless wheels for military ground drones and vehicles. The modular design replaces traditional pneumatic tires with interchangeable rubber segments mounted on a steel frame, eliminating punctures. Wheels are supplied free to...
Russia, facing mounting casualties in its fourth year of the Ukraine war, has turned to African recruits to replenish its ranks, with Ukrainian intelligence estimating more than 1,400 individuals from 36 African nations have been enlisted. Kenya reports roughly 200...
In this episode, founder Mike Kurtz recounts the origins and explosive growth of Mike's Hot Honey, from a spontaneous discovery on a Brazilian hiking trip to its adoption by major chains like Taco Bell and KFC. He details the grassroots...
Taiwan’s integrated, multi‑layered air‑defence system is designed to detect, track, and engage ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, and aircraft across the Taiwan Strait. The architecture combines early‑warning radars such as Pave Paws, airborne E‑2K Hawkeyes, and a network of fixed and...
Immuto’s CEO Faraz Choudhury explains that conventional target discovery, which focuses on gene mutations and protein abundance, overlooks disease‑specific protein conformations. The company’s platform maps surface protein conformations (SPCs) in living, patient‑derived models using high‑resolution mass spectrometry and AI‑driven analysis,...
Hilary Coles and Emily Boschwitz, former Hims executives, have launched Poca, a zero‑calorie sweetener syrup enriched with three grams of fiber per serving. The product combines allulose, monk fruit, and inulin, avoiding sugar alcohols and stevia, and is offered in portable sachets...
