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Patrick Soderlund, founder of Embark Studios, has been appointed executive chairman of Nexon, while Asha Sharma, a former Azure AI lead, will replace Phil Spencer as CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Soderlund’s track record includes successful multiplayer titles like The Finals and ARC Raiders, positioning Nexon for stronger Western market penetration. Sharma’s AI background suggests Microsoft may integrate more artificial‑intelligence features into Xbox services. Both appointments indicate divergent strategic directions for Nexon and Xbox moving forward.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor told reporters in New Delhi that Washington does not want any country buying Russian oil as part of its effort to end the Ukraine war. He praised India’s recent diversification of crude supplies but reiterated the...
A coalition of authors and illustrators has asked the court to certify a class that would include any copyright owner whose works were used to train Google’s Gemini AI. Judge Eumi Lee pressed both sides on the feasibility of such...
On February 20, 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the President authority to impose tariffs, invalidating the IEEPA tariffs enacted by President Trump. The majority applied the major questions...
On February 6, 2026 the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would codify the first formal regulations for PAGA’s administrative procedures. The draft adds 34 sections covering notice specificity, a two‑tier filer‑designation system,...
Tory Bruno, former ULA chief, left the company to become president of Blue Origin’s new national‑security group, citing an urgent need for dynamic space operations and missile‑defense capabilities. He believes ULA’s Vulcan rocket is now mature, allowing him to focus...
Ultra‑processed foods dominate modern diets, offering convenience and engineered palatability. A recent American Journal of Medicine study of nearly 4,700 adults linked high consumption of these foods to a 47% greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Parallel research in Cell Metabolism...
Servair is sending a curated menu created by Michelin‑starred chef Anne‑Sophie Pic to the International Space Station for astronaut Sophie Adenot’s first long‑term mission. Over a year of R&D, the team adapted gourmet recipes to meet the constraints of microgravity,...
The Utah Supreme Court unanimously rejected the Republican‑led Legislature’s attempt to appeal a lower‑court ruling that its 2021 congressional redistricting map violated Proposition 4, the state’s voter‑approved anti‑gerrymandering amendment. The court said the Legislature missed the 30‑day window for certification, leaving...
HBO Max announced that the 2010 supernatural western *Jonah Hex*, starring Josh Brolin, will leave the platform on February 28. The film, which earned only $10 million against a $47 million budget and received 11% critic and 20% audience scores on Rotten...
Hytale’s crafting system revolves around the Workbench, the first station players must build to access a suite of specialized tables. Each bench—Furnace, Armorer’s, Blacksmith’s, Tanning Rack, Farmer’s, Alchemist’s, and others—has tiered upgrades that demand increasingly rare metals, leathers, and magical...
#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Career The Semiconductor Let Us Learn About Career Options: 1/ - The Semiconductor Industry Offers A Wide Range Of Career Paths Beyond Just Chip Design. - Roles Span Architecture, Design, Verification, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Packaging, Reliability, Automation, And Supply...
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 decision striking down the bulk of President Trump’s global tariff regime, ruling the administration exceeded its statutory authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The ruling, framed around the major questions doctrine,...
Re. the US SC tariff decision: As IEEPA was also the basis for the 25% addl punitive tariffs Trump imposed on India for buying Russian oil, it no longer holds. While Trump scrapped those tariffs Feb 6 under an interim...
Netflix’s US library will drop the Stephen King adaptation *Christine* on March 1, 2026, ending the film’s brief streaming window. The 1983 John Carpenter‑directed horror, a 110‑minute cult classic, earned roughly $21 million against a $10 million budget. A planned reboot by Bryan Fuller and...
A seller with no succession plan Is the most motivated counterparty in any negotiation on earth
Vedanta Resources secured a $350 million, 3.5‑year revolving credit facility from a consortium of six banks, including First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. The loan, priced at SOFR + 435 bps, will refinance existing maturities, fund interest payments and...
I'm torn on the new Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green announcement. Are you picking up the games?
Without transparent energy planning, the lights could go out #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/JvoB26DZPJ
Friday 20 February 2026 TV ratings show the Winter Olympics commanding the top‑30 slots across both overnight and consolidated measurements. Lifestyle‑focused programmes fell behind sports content in both broadcast and BVOD audiences. OzTAM introduced new metrics that count a minute of broadcast...
"Navigating the High-Stakes World of Critical Infrastructure & Asset Management with Quarterbac" From missile room to board room: getting to know Dave Robinson, CEO/Foudner of Quarterbac. Get the inside scoop from this inspiring thought leader interview: https://t.co/bP6BdAH637
Scoop: NRG Buys New York’s Biggest Fossil Fueled Power Plant #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/HYXV78yUOY https://t.co/YML0FTvZNJ
Chinese EV maker BYD is set to begin local vehicle assembly in Pakistan, with a 25,000‑unit annual plant near Karachi slated for operation in the third to fourth quarter of 2026. The $150 million facility will make BYD the first electric‑vehicle...
Facts. They also flyer drones with speaker, track civilians by cell phone, satellite imagery, drones in real time on their digital systems and restrict operations, use advance call out tactics, and much more.
Can sodium-ion beat Li-ion in portable power? Bluetti Pioneer Na gives it a try #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/re2fBBTBK4
Entravision Communications announced the departure of President and Chief Operating Officer Jeffery Liberman, ending a nearly two‑decade tenure with the Spanish‑language broadcaster. Liberman, who rose from radio division president to COO in 2012, oversaw dozens of Univision‑affiliated TV and radio...
US Roundup: California CCAs secure LDES from Hydrostor, ESS Inc. iron-salt acquisition, PowerSecure microgrids enhance New Mexico grid #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/dyz2jlxjNK
Today, the US announced a plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India. Note who’s selling Venezuela’s oil to India. It’s Uncle Sam. AMAZING. https://t.co/SLitquccox
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a rulemaking that will require all commercial driver knowledge and skills tests to be administered exclusively in English, ending the current multi‑language options available in states like California. The change is part of a...
JPMORGAN: “.. many trade deals negotiated to date have relied on IEEPA tariffs and have not yet been formalized as trade agreements. With the legal basis for these tariffs now invalidated, the fate of these deals is in question. These...
Fact-checkers debunk doctored photo shared by US government, who claimed it was of a bald eagle hurt by a wind turbine. Also, wind turbines account for fewer bird deaths than fossil fuels and only 0.002-0.028% of bird deaths. https://t.co/JXeX407CcE
California’s 2025 legislative session has seen a surge of bills, with immigration at the forefront. Key proposals include AB 1627, which would bar former ICE agents from law‑enforcement and teaching positions, and SB 1105, aimed at preventing local police from...
the overall experience for patients from booking health related appointments to waiting ++ is so bad that they will gladly use AI first to avoid frustration
Let's build WA's future around renewables and green iron, not gullibly back nuclear and last century subs that have already been strategically neutralised by drones Hey @AlboMP - what the hell is wrong with Labor backing nukes?
Producer Zainab Azizi recounts her rise from a WME mailroom clerk to president of Raimi Productions, detailing how she shepherded the original comedy Send Help from a 2019 logline to a theatrical release. She explains moving the project from Columbia...
So, for example, a province acting within its jurisdiction over matters of a local and private nature (e.g. local environmental protection) would be given priority over federal laws (e.g. pipeline construction) in the event of a conflict? https://t.co/83rqboK7pR
Longi builds 27.25%-efficient back-contact solar cells with high-resistivity wafers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/a2j2Y1XWho
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing Bakersfield College from disciplining history professor Daymon Johnson for his anti‑DEI speech, while still allowing the college to require mandatory DEI training for faculty screening committee service. Johnson, who leads the right‑leaning...
The article explains how identifying limiting crack sizes before an inspection can streamline equipment assessments and guide repair decisions. It highlights the use of the Failure Assessment Diagram (FAD) from API 579‑1/ASME FFS‑1 to evaluate crack stability through the Kr (toughness) and...
WRC Bulletin 599, released in 2023, delivers a comprehensive set of recommendations for assessing brittle‑fracture resistance in carbon and low‑alloy steel pressure vessels and piping. The bulletin critiques existing screening methods in ASME Sections VIII‑1, VIII‑2, B31.1, B31.3, B31T and API 579, exposing...
A recent investigation uncovered that a ½‑inch high‑pressure impulse line made of Tungum alloy on a North Sea platform failed due to mercury‑induced liquid metal embrittlement (LME). The leak was traced to aggressive mercury in the production fluid, which compromised...
The Inspectioneering article presents next‑generation quantitative RBI examples that tackle three key limitations of API RP 581: poor CML/TML data utilization, cumbersome piping modeling, and vague inspection recommendations. By applying probabilistic algorithms, the authors demonstrate how historic corrosion‑monitoring data can be...
The Inspectioneering Journal highlights growing capabilities to perform fitness‑for‑service (FFS) assessments on fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP) equipment. Since 2017, a series of technical articles have built a data foundation that bridges the gap between construction codes and real‑world operating conditions. While...
In a new interview with Variety, new minted Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma says she has "no tolerance for bad AI.” “AI has long been part of gaming and will continue to be, but great stories are created by humans.” https://t.co/ETLocbkujP
The Fauji Fertilizer Company’s Port Qasim plant performed an in‑situ rehabilitation of two circumferential weld seams on its vintage CO₂ absorber (C‑208), originally built in 1964 and relocated from the United States. The repair followed ASME Section VIII guidelines, employing heat‑treated...
John Reynolds revisits the distinction between fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) knowledge and FEMI wisdom, emphasizing that accumulating a robust body of knowledge alone does not guarantee effective problem solving. He argues that wisdom—knowing when, how, and what to communicate—transforms...
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 ruling on February 20, 2026, striking down President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The decision, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, holds that the Constitution reserves...
Secondary stresses, often hidden behind welding, temperature changes, and deformation, are a leading cause of piping and pressure vessel failures. The article highlights three case studies—a PWHT carbon steel pipe, a high‑temperature austenitic tube, and a boiler feed‑water system—where secondary...
The study examines premature failures of service‑exposed hydrogen reformer tubes used in steam‑reforming plants. It identifies creep rupture initiating at dendritic boundaries and localized overheating from burner misalignment as primary damage mechanisms. The research compares a failed bottom section with...
Riot Games has launched a pilot program that grants in‑game 2XKO credits, avatar outfits, and a future title to players who attend, repeatedly compete in, or win local and online tournaments. The test is running in select U.S. locations, partnering...
