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Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has received an order from France’s Orange Marine for two additional cable‑laying and repair vessels based on the VARD 9‑03 design. The ships will be constructed at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka and follow the same specifications as the CS Sophie Germain delivered in July 2023. The contract deepens a partnership that began in 2012 and brings VARD’s total of completed cable‑layer builds to nine, with five more under construction. The new vessels emphasize sea‑keeping, fuel efficiency and operational flexibility for submarine fiber‑optic networks.
Nicolas Chomont, chair of CROI 2026’s scientific program, previewed the conference’s focus on emerging HIV research, including treatment, cure, and vaccine advances. The meeting will showcase extensive data on long‑acting antiretroviral therapies and address funding constraints affecting global HIV initiatives....
ALIS released its Q4 2025 ALIS 500 Clinical Report, the first senior‑living clinical benchmarking study covering 500 communities and 28,800 residents. The report delivers detailed data on resident age, prevalent chronic conditions, comorbidity patterns, and fall incidents, and is paired with an...
The Guttmacher Institute reports a modest 2% drop in abortion clinics across non‑ban states, yet high churn—51 closures and 39 openings—creates instability, especially in Florida where a six‑week ban accelerated losses despite telehealth growth. New sickle‑cell disease therapies, including gene‑editing...
What I hope isn’t lost in today’s news about Xbox is Phil Spencer’s incredible career in gaming. Phil is a passionate competitor and a big gamer. You may not have always agreed with the calls, but this industry is better...
Phil Spencer retires after a 12‑year tenure, and Microsoft appoints Asha Sharma—formerly head of its Core AI Product division—as Xbox’s new CEO. In her inaugural memo, Sharma vows to keep “soulless AI slop” out of games while acknowledging AI’s role...
"we are now dealing with exponential improvements of ai, astounding even those, like me, who have been in the field for nearly a decade. we knew this would happen but it’s happening quicker than we thought."
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration unveiled three rulemakings and a sweeping fraud‑crackdown targeting ghost offices, sham CDL schools, and fraudulent electronic logging devices. Carriers and training providers must now maintain a physical office inspectable within 48 hours, and drivers...
Ahead of MWC Barcelona 2026 Ericsson unveiled its AI‑RAN portfolio, opting for purpose‑built ASIC silicon instead of Nvidia GPUs and confirming Intel as its only commercial silicon partner. The company highlighted a software‑defined approach that uses hardware abstraction layers to...
Leakers examining God of War Ragnarok’s game files uncovered a cut scene featuring Atreus, Athena, a robed figure and a character named Mau. The dialogue references Egyptian terminology—Mau meaning cat and a "white snake" likely alluding to the god Apophis—hinting...
Ramsey Elkholy’s indie project Monotonic has sued A&R Worldwide’s Pangea Entertainment for allegedly breaching a year‑long marketing and consulting contract. The lawsuit claims Pangea failed to provide promised creative input, bi‑weekly strategy calls, artwork support, and placement of the band’s...
Veteran public‑finance banker Eric Avila has joined Siebert Williams Shank & Co. as managing director and head of the Midwest region, bringing senior experience from Janney Montgomery Scott, Morgan Stanley, Samuel Ramirez & Co., and U.S. Bank. Siebert highlighted the hire as a catalyst to capitalize on...
Microsoft's new Xbox chief says "games are and always will be art, crafted by humans" and that Xbox won't chase AI slop. "As monetization and AI evolve and influence this future, we will not chase short-term efficiency or flood our...
Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford Has Crossed Into The Mediterranean The carrier's rush to the Middle East comes as the military build-up in the region appears to be approaching its crescendo. Latest: https://t.co/ZPLyQ1iOa3
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has formally requested the Treasury and IRS to issue clearer guidance on the election rules for domestic research and development (R&D) expenses under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA reverses the Tax Cuts and Jobs...
I don't think it's a coincidence that Spencer approached Nadella about retiring around the time Halo was announced for PS5. It's one of the biggest Xbox announcements ever and the one Spencer never promoted himself.
Sunrise Dominicana, a Dominican carrier certified in 2025, has filed a request with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a five‑year exemption to operate scheduled and charter flights between the Dominican Republic and the United States. The airline plans to...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that President Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are unlawful, restoring congressional authority over trade barriers. The decision paves the way for thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds, with industry estimates...
i-80 Gold Corp reported Q4 2025 revenue of $21.3 million, an 8.3% decline from the prior year, while net loss widened to $85.6 million. The company completed a Class 3 study for the Lone Tree autoclave refurbishment, confirming 2,268 t/day capacity and a $430 million...
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Microsoft Gaming announced that longtime CEO Phil Spencer will retire on February 23, and Xbox president Sarah Bond has resigned. Asha Sharma, formerly head of CoreAI and with experience at Instacart and Meta, will take over as CEO, while Matt Booty...
In this episode, Richard Hanbury of Sana Health discusses the company’s recent FDA De Novo clearance for a novel audio‑visual neuromodulation device targeting neuropathic pain, marking the creation of a new therapeutic class. He outlines decades of research that led...
Xbox’s Matt Booty Matt will become Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer, reporting to Asha, CEO Microsoft Gaming https://t.co/HI9rkd4LEH
Moby released his new album "Future Quiet" via BMG ahead of a Coachella slot in April, and announced a 28‑date European tour spanning June to August. The 14‑track record features piano minimalism, ambient soundscapes and vocal collaborations, including an orchestral...
Dplus KIA defeated DN SOOPers 3‑1 in the lower‑bracket Round 2 of the 2026 LCK Cup, keeping their tournament run alive. AD carry Shin “Smash” Geum‑jae earned Player of the Match by excelling on Ezreal, Aphelios and Ashe. He explained the...
ABC’s nine‑episode “Scrubs” revival will feature original cast members Neil Flynn and Christa Miller returning for single‑episode guest spots as the Janitor and Jordan, respectively. Core stars Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison are back, while Judy Reyes and...
Virginia‑based retail lender City Lending announced its shutdown, ending operations after 11 years. The firm reported $446 million in mortgage origination volume for 2024 and employed more than 220 staff across 29 states, Puerto Rico and D.C. CEO Jorge Campodonico cited...
AS-SETs were created to simplify eBGP route filtering by aggregating multiple AS numbers into a single identifier. In practice, manual maintenance and nested definitions have led to misconfigurations, routing leaks, and security concerns. Experts Job Snijders and Doug Madory discuss...
Microsoft announced that longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer will retire after 38 years, stepping down this summer. Asha Sharma, previously head of Microsoft CoreAI, is named the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, with Matt Booty promoted to chief content officer....
Otello Corporation announced that its share buyback program, launched on 9 February 2026, has purchased a further 128,441 shares between 16 and 20 February at an average price of NOK 18.08, bringing the total repurchased shares to 273,954 at an average...
Netmarble rolled out a major update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, adding two Legendary heroes—Radgrid, a Defense‑type Celestial Guardian, and Bai Long, an Attack‑type single‑target damage dealer. The patch also launches Real Time Arena, a PvP mode where players manually select skills...
I asked @derspiegel to share this important interview with Robert Kagan in English. Rafaela von Bredow made it happen. This is how American media should be talking: "We Are Watching a Country Fall Under Dictatorship Almost Without Resistance" https://t.co/Ctij7ummvc
Hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are launching joint programs to combat social isolation among older adults, a risk heightened by the fact that one‑fifth of Americans 50+ live alone. The collaborations leverage community health workers, technology platforms, and...
GoFundMe’s CEO Tim Cadogan says health‑related fundraising remains the platform’s top category, with campaigns like the late actor James Van Der Beek’s raising $2.7 million. The company allows anyone facing out‑of‑pocket medical costs to start a fundraiser without disclosing personal financial details. Cadogan and...
Bonte Avond unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming indie RPG, Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, at the Convergence Showcase, revealing a star‑studded voice cast whose combined social‑media following exceeds 78 million. The game is described as a comedy‑focused, fully voice‑acted adventure...
Researchers led by David Bamidele Olawade reviewed sustainable water systems for space habitats. They note that the ISS’s Environmental Control and Life Support System already recovers 93% of water from urine, sweat and humidity but still faces power, durability and...
Korn Ferry is partnering with the LA28 organizing committee to recruit roughly 5,000 employees for the 2028 Summer Olympics, targeting agile skillsets and strong soft‑skills. The firm is shaping an employee value proposition that brands the roles as a “job...
Researchers at the University at Albany and the University of Connecticut have launched the North American Forecasting Weather, Outage, Load & Damage Initiative to create an AI‑driven model that predicts storm‑related power outages across the United States and Canada. Backed...
Regulated manufacturers are confronting a surge in quality data requirements while many still rely on fragmented systems that isolate documents, training records, and production data. This siloed approach erodes traceability, hampers audit readiness, and raises compliance risk. Modern quality platforms...
Kagem Mining Limited has been officially recognized by Zambia's Minerals Regulation Commission for completing four consecutive years without a lost‑time injury, a first in the country’s mining sector. The milestone underscores the company’s disciplined safety planning, continuous training, and adherence...
Quantum computing is poised to reshape game development by tackling the most complex design problems, not by running games in real time. Developers are already leveraging quantum algorithms for procedural generation, rule‑validation across massive worlds, and hard‑to‑find bug elimination, feeding...
Lightpath, the wholesale arm of Optimum, posted $468 million in 2025 revenue, a 13% year‑over‑year increase driven by strong hyperscaler and enterprise demand. AI‑driven contract value jumped 40% to $362 million, while hyperscaler total contract value surged 240% to $252 million. The company’s...
Just fucking stop. Prediction is not journalism. It does nothing to inform the electorate. It is media self-indulgence. And it's usually wrong. The 2028 Democratic Presidential Contenders, Ranked by Nate Silver https://t.co/V3LGKnCvIs
The CDC’s February 19 MMWR report shows that only a minority of Americans aged 65 and older received FDA‑approved COVID‑19 antiviral prescriptions in recent months. From June 2023 through September 2025, antiviral use was 16‑23% during periods of low community transmission and rose...
Damion Poitier was the first actor to portray Thanos, appearing in the post‑credits cameo of 2012’s The Avengers before the role was recast with Josh Brolin. After a brief background appearance in Captain America: Civil War, Poitier transitioned to DC...
Law firms are rapidly adopting a patchwork of AI applications, but the lack of a unified architecture is creating isolated data silos. These "AI silos" prevent seamless knowledge sharing across practice groups and hinder the firm’s ability to leverage collective...
Medtronic reported Q3 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.36 per share, beating expectations, while revenue climbed 8.7% to $9.0 billion, led by a 13.8% surge in its cardiovascular unit. Operating margin slipped to 16.2% from 19.9% as the company intensified R&D spending...
German carrier Hapag-Lloyd plans to leverage its $4.2 billion acquisition of Zim Integrated Shipping Services to expand its intra‑Asia footprint through Zim’s Hong Kong‑based affiliate Gold Star Line. Gold Star operates 20 liner services with a fleet of 40 vessels totaling roughly 100,000 TEU,...
Emirates First Class remains a coveted award cabin in 2026, but tighter availability and elite‑status requirements make booking increasingly challenging. Travelers can secure seats directly through Emirates Skywards, either by redeeming full‑fare miles or by upgrading a Business Class award,...
ESPN Brazil equipped its NBA Finals coverage with AEQ’s Olympia 3 commentary system, integrating eight units through LineUP. The deployment replaced legacy commentator panels at the São Paulo headquarters and an on‑site booth in Oklahoma, enabling native IP audio workflows. AEQ highlighted...
Amazon has refreshed its Luna cloud‑gaming service by offering a free Luna Standard subscription to all Prime members. The bundle now includes high‑profile titles such as Hogwarts Legacy, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and the February additions of Alan...
