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Former Moderna executive Richard Hughes IV reflects on the exhilaration of the COVID‑19 vaccine launch, describing a once‑vibrant "spirit of possibility" that drove rapid innovation. He recounts his personal journey from unknown outsider to key player in a global health emergency. The piece notes a recent FDA reversal that will re‑open review of Moderna’s flu vaccine, suggesting regulatory tides may be shifting. Hughes warns that the optimism that powered the pandemic response is fading, reshaping industry dynamics.
Orthalis, backed by private equity firm Extens, announced the acquisition of Dentalsoft, a specialist orthodontic software provider. The purchase creates a new entity, SignalSoft Développement, focused on delivering software services to orthodontic professionals. By integrating Dentalsoft’s tools, Orthalis expands its...
The SEC’s Corporation Finance Division released a fresh set of five CDIs, adding two Rule 13e‑3 going‑private interpretations, two tender‑offer clarifications, and a revised Form S‑4 business‑combination guidance. The new Rule 13e‑3 CDIs formalize the equity‑for‑equity exception and limit non‑waivable conditions, while the...
In a new study, authors created a physician-validated benchmark spanning 10 text-based and multimodal tasks, against which they evaluated leading large language models (LLMs). "Then, we developed “Dr. CaBot,” an AI discussant designed to produce written and slide-based video presentations...
Netflix has opened a new 8,500‑square‑metre headquarters in Mexico City, cementing its commitment to the country’s booming audiovisual sector. The facility serves both as a corporate base and a creative workspace, featuring a 278‑square‑metre post‑production suite. Netflix’s investment of $1 billion...
China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group unveiled the Yunying‑25V, a tail‑sitter VTOL UAV that closely resembles the U.S. Shield AI V‑BAT. Demonstrated at the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the drone can launch from a 3‑by‑3‑meter footprint and transition to forward...
🔥🔥🔥 This hits on something that has bothered me for most of my career... Much of what orgs do to "assess risk" is largely performative, and has very little do with actual risk. Impact is what matters. Your AI Pentester Found...
Researchers at KAIST unveiled an AI‑driven method that extracts wavelength‑dependent information from standard optical coherence tomography (OCT) to automatically detect lipid‑rich coronary plaques. The weakly supervised deep‑learning model learns from frame‑level labels, eliminating the need for pixel‑wise annotations and works...
A new Adam Smith Insights poll of 2,052 British adults shows 52% feel less safe than in 2021, with over 60% reporting heightened anxiety about global security. The war in Ukraine and Middle‑East tensions appear to drive this shift, especially among...
Collegium Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:COLL) saw Truist Securities lift its price target to $58 and reaffirm a Buy rating, citing a strong pain‑management portfolio and growing momentum for its extended‑release opioid, Jornay PM. The company released its 2026 outlook, projecting total product revenue...
UCLA researchers have engineered lipid nanoparticles to co‑deliver CRISPR/Cas9 components and a full‑length CFTR gene, achieving precise, mutation‑agnostic insertion in human airway cells. The non‑viral system corrected 3‑4% of cells yet restored up to 100% of normal chloride channel function,...
Researchers at Texas A&M have created injectable nanocomposite hemostats that cut blood clotting time from six‑seven minutes to one‑two minutes, slashing bleeding duration by up to 70% in internal hemorrhage models. The devices combine clay‑derived nanosilicates with a shape‑memory foam...
Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) was added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index on Jan. 29, giving the company heightened investor exposure. JP Morgan subsequently raised its price target by $4 while keeping a Buy rating, signaling analyst confidence. The firm also announced a...
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Indie developer releases the CatLands demo, a cozy landscape puzzle game that blends block‑matching challenges with village‑building mechanics and collectible cats. The demo features infinite puzzle levels, a relaxed aesthetic, and the ability to grow a small village, while promising...
Yangzijiang Maritime announced an extraordinary general meeting on 6 March to seek approval for a share‑buyback program covering up to 10% of its issued stock, roughly 348.9 million shares. The company set price caps of 105% for on‑market purchases and 120% for...
The 2026 Super Bowl generated roughly $20.2 billion in experience‑economy spending, spanning tickets, merchandise, streaming and legal wagering. Paysafe’s CEO Bruce Lowthers highlighted the need for payment platforms that can process massive, real‑time transactions across multiple methods without friction. AI‑driven fraud...
Bank of America raised its price target for Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) to $140 from $135 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing the company’s strong fourth‑quarter 2025 results and an upbeat fiscal 2026 outlook. Zoetis reported adjusted EPS of $1.48, topping...
Tax refunds rose 10.9% to an average $2,290, but tariffs on consumer goods have erased 70‑95% of their purchasing power for most households. The 2024 One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded tax cuts, yet higher tariffs and price inflation offset...
Swedish RegTech startup Hybridity announced a €2 million funding round to accelerate commercialisation of its AI‑driven compliance platform Hy5. The round brings the company’s total capital to €5 million and adds investors such as Henrik Ekelund, Hans Otterling and family office Fonos....
SatVu, a London‑based defence‑tech firm, raised £30 million in a round backed by the NATO Innovation Fund, the British Business Bank and other investors. The funding brings total capital to £60 million and will enable the company to expand from a single‑satellite...
A PYMNTS Intelligence survey of 2,071 U.S. bank customers finds that 44.6% of digital‑bank users prefer paying with digital wallets, outpacing other groups. When paired with discounts and clear buyer protection, 35.4% say they would shift account‑to‑account spending to pay‑by‑bank....
Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital introduced M‑PACT, an AI‑driven liquid‑biopsy platform that classifies pediatric brain tumors from cerebrospinal fluid with 92% accuracy. The deep neural network was trained on over 5,000 DNA methylation profiles covering about 100 tumor...
In this third episode of his four‑part series, Roger Whitney guides listeners through practical ways to lower health‑care costs before Medicare, from daily health habits to smart insurance shopping. He demystifies the ACA premium subsidy system now that the expanded...
In this Money Box Live episode, presenter Felicity Hannah explores the true cost of owning an electric vehicle, from purchase price and charging infrastructure to range anxiety on long trips. Guests Stuart Masson of The Car Expert and Melanie Shufflebotham...
In 2025 the Kluwer Arbitration Blog published two Pakistan‑focused posts despite the Draft Arbitration Act 2024 never being promulgated, a delay linked to sweeping constitutional amendments. The articles dissected the Draft Act’s attempt to narrowly define public policy, analysed the Lahore...
London‑based legaltech firm adeus has launched True Wills™, a service that records a cryptographic fingerprint of a will on blockchain while keeping the document off‑chain. Backed by an Innovate UK Smart Grant, the product complements traditional wet‑signed wills and is...
The European Central Bank has signed a collaboration agreement with Spain’s ONCE Foundation to make the digital euro app universally accessible, especially for people with disabilities, older adults, and those with limited digital skills. The foundation will provide technical advice,...
In this episode, Kevin interviews Ken Byrne, founder of RedSky Europe, about the challenges and opportunities of European eCommerce fulfillment for global brands. Byrne explains how his experience as an eCommerce brand owner informs RedSky’s tech‑first, scalable approach, especially for...
The episode examines Europe’s modern sovereignty as an industrial and supply‑chain challenge, focusing on semiconductors, rare‑earth minerals, and energy infrastructure. Guests highlight Europe’s heavy reliance on imports, a thin venture‑capital ecosystem, and the need for coordinated capital to close the...
Janice Min, publisher of The Ankler, paints a bleak picture of Hollywood, likening Los Angeles to a "Detroit vibe" as media consolidation squeezes the advertising pool. In contrast, Reed Duchscher, founder of Night, announced a $70 million raise to expand his agency...
Sweden emerged as the world’s third‑largest donor of military aid to Ukraine in 2025, delivering roughly $4.4 billion. European nations collectively contributed $21.5 billion, a $1.5 billion increase over the previous year, with Germany and the United Kingdom ahead of Sweden. The Nordic...
Harvey has hired Joe Cohen as a legal innovation partner to help law firms reimagine AI‑driven service delivery, business models, and operations. Cohen will work with firm leaders to align AI strategies with long‑term business priorities. He arrives after a...
Harvey has appointed Joe Cohen as its new legal innovation partner, tasked with helping law‑firm leaders reshape service delivery, business models, and operations through AI. Cohen brings over a decade of legal‑tech experience, most recently directing Advanced Client Solutions at...
Enverus unveiled the Minerals Marketplace, a secure, fee‑free platform that directly connects buyers and sellers of mineral and non‑operated interests. Leveraging Enverus data on over 250,000 owners and about 85% of U.S. royalty revenue, the service offers real‑time cash‑flow and...
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the bipartisan No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, aiming to prevent American taxpayer money from funding the Taliban or affiliated terrorist groups. The legislation follows a SIGAR report indicating that roughly $3.83 billion of...
Free #aviation lecture, RAeS Washington DC Branch, 18 Feb, 2026 Sir Stuart Matthews Lecture - given by John Laughter, EVP, Chief of Operations and President, @Delta Technical Operations #avgeek https://t.co/FJ8pi7Q6kU https://t.co/l4RPF1BDai
On Feb. 14, 2026, Bulgaria received its first batch of U.S. and Canadian Stryker armored vehicles, marking the launch of a multi‑year ground‑force modernization program. Five combat‑ready Strykers were delivered to the port of Burgas and will be assembled at...
Free #aviation lecture(s), RAeS Solent Branch, NE Rowe Lecture Competition (<22 Category), 18 Feb #avgeek https://t.co/JJra4NarBl
AltaClaro, a legal‑training specialist, unveiled DepoSim, an AI‑driven deposition simulator built with Verbit.ai. The platform creates realistic, on‑demand deposition scenarios and automatically transcribes witness testimony using Verbit’s speech‑to‑text engine. After each session, litigators receive structured, objective performance metrics and actionable...
The Czech Supreme Court ruled that the country's blanket retention of mobile phone metadata violates EU law, labeling the practice a long‑term and serious rights infringement. Following the decision, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a formal apology to...
Today (18 Feb) at RAeS HQ! RAeS #Aerodynamics Workshop 2026: CFD Validation Challenges - Perspectives from Modellers and Measurers #avgeek https://t.co/OxpGPT4vKi https://t.co/jfXuQTxXsr
The DSA Human Rights Alliance released an eight‑principle guide urging the European Commission and national regulators to embed a human‑rights‑centered approach as the Digital Services Act moves into enforcement. The recommendations stress cross‑border effects, inclusion of diverse civil‑society groups, and...
A study by ApTI examined how Facebook, Instagram and TikTok recommendation algorithms delivered political content during Romania’s 2025 presidential election. Using four controlled accounts, the researchers found that algorithms routinely overrode explicit user choices, showing adult users political posts from...
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned the TV spot for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, deeming its aggressive tone and imagery as trivialising sexual violence. The ad, featuring comedian Nikki Glaser and actor Peter Stormare as “Replacer” security officers, showed...
EDRi warns that the European Commission’s plan to amend the Better Regulation framework will degrade EU lawmaking by introducing procedural shortcuts, reducing scrutiny, and favoring private interests. The civil‑society group submitted evidence highlighting failures in impact assessments, a politicised ‘urgency’...
OSHA’s federal safety‑inspection workforce dropped sharply, falling from 812 officers at the end of fiscal 2024 to 629 by September 2025. The agency projects a rebound to roughly 1,720 inspectors in 2026, a figure that includes staff from state‑plan programs....
In this episode Colin Clarke and Lucas Webber examine al‑Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s recent propaganda that explicitly threatens China over its treatment of Uyghur Muslims, marking a shift from peripheral to central antagonism. They trace the evolution of jihadist...
L3Harris has begun modifying Bombardier Global 6500 jets for South Korea’s airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) program, deploying its AERIS X system. The contract, valued at roughly US $2.26 billion, was awarded in October 2025 and involves partners Bombardier, Israel Aerospace Industries, Elta...
Join me in Zurich at the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum next month. I'll explore why many financial institutions are missing the mark in my keynote 'Your Bank’s AI Strategy Is Wrong.' https://t.co/XIQySs0LfD @qubevents #RegTech #Qubevents #NextGenPayments #Zurich https://t.co/RqffMqTRZS
ScribeRyte AI introduced ClickNote, a free Chrome extension that automatically inserts AI‑generated SOAP notes into any browser‑based EMR. The tool leverages ambient speech technology, multilingual support, and HIPAA‑secure protocols to streamline documentation. ScribeRyte claims providers can reclaim up to ten...
