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DSH Hotel Advisors arranged the sale of the Quality Inn & Suites Kissimmee by the Lake, originally listed at $10.9 million, though the final price remains undisclosed. The firm acted as exclusive advisor for both seller JC Investments FL LLC and an all‑cash international buyer, closing the deal after generating over 140 signed confidentiality agreements and multiple offers. The property’s location on U.S. Highway 192, within walking distance of Walt Disney World, underscores its appeal to leisure and drive‑to travelers. The transaction adds to DSH’s growing portfolio of midscale hotel deals across the Orlando MSA.
SpaceX's Falcon9 Booster B1101 successfully completes first Return To Launch Site, RTLS, landing at LC-40 at CCSFS, FL. 📷by @rpg571 https://t.co/uKq0saMaYW
It’s not too late to be one of the fine men and women building the first independently developed supersonic jet engine. We are hiring a handful of R&D technicians and manufacturing engineers. If you want to work hard, have fun,...
Virtual care has shifted from a convenience to a core delivery model, prompting physicians to rethink how they build trust through a screen. Small adjustments in communication style, workflow, and technology can deepen patient connections and mitigate the risk of...
dnata processed 227,530 kg of flowers over five days at Dubai Flower Centre, handling 274 shipments and more than 18,700 boxes. The operation peaked on February 10 with 59,800 kg moved, more than double typical daily volumes. The purpose‑built 3,500 sqm facility can handle...
TikTok has introduced a new Local Feed tab that surfaces content based on a user’s immediate geography, recent activity, and topical relevance. The feature is designed to help musicians, venues, and promoters connect with audiences who are physically close enough...
The Japanese version’s structure is pretty much done. From here, it’s frame-by-frame checks and adding typography animation. At the same time, working on the sound. After finishing the English version, we’ll move on to the sound mix. https://t.co/o9mdXQgX9V
Four Senate Republicans introduced the Litigation Funding Transparency Act, mandating that third‑party litigation funders disclose their identities and abstain from influencing case strategy or settlements. The bill targets firms such as Burford Capital, which can intervene in high‑stakes settlements like...
Capcom’s Resident Evil Reload Collection Extra bundles all nine main‑line titles and two DLCs on Steam for $40, a roughly 72% discount. The package includes classics from Resident Evil 0 through Village, but features the original 2005 Resident Evil 4 rather...
U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby toured Japan and South Korea in late January, reinforcing the Pentagon’s new National Defense Strategy that prioritises deterrence‑by‑denial along the First Island Chain. The visits highlighted Washington’s push for allies to shoulder...
Healthcare systems are rapidly deploying AI for diagnosis, documentation, scheduling and patient communication, but many clinicians and support staff lack the training to use these tools effectively. The article argues that one‑time, checkbox‑style training creates risks such as automation bias...
International courts are increasingly handling wars as they unfold, moving from traditional dispute settlement to real‑time adjudication. The Balkan conflicts set a precedent, while recent cases involving Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel‑Hamas hostilities illustrate both the ambition and limits...
Medical‑device maker Stryker has faced multiple FCPA enforcement actions, paying $13.2 million in 2013 and $7.8 million in 2018 for alleged bribery in various countries. A new investigation disclosed in 2023 triggered SEC and DOJ inquiries, but the DOJ closed its probe...
Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division arrested former national esports star Naphat “Tokyogurl” Warasin and semi‑professional player Cheerio for colluding to share login credentials and illegally access game data during the 33rd SEA Games. The misconduct was uncovered after irregular gameplay and...
"Last year companies canceled $22 billion in planned investments in electric vehicle manufacturing, batteries or critical minerals in the United States...." Political sustainability limits industrial policy efficacy. https://t.co/RROrBFwACq
Marriott Bonvoy’s top‑tier members can now claim elite status with Hertz Gold Plus Rewards through a tier‑match program. Ambassador Elite members receive President’s Circle status, while Titanium Elite members are granted Five Star status, and Platinum Elite members gain a...
NIS America announced the PC launch of The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince on March 11 via Steam. The adventure game originally debuted on PlayStation 4, Switch, and PS Vita in 2018 and later reached iOS and Android. The PC version...
Netflix has secured exclusive U.S. rights to a four‑part limited series adaptation of William Golding’s *Lord of the Flies*. Produced by the Eleven Film team behind *Sex Education*, the drama features newcomer David McKenna as Piggy—who will later headline Netflix’s *Chronicles...
McDonald’s leveraged a Grinch‑themed meal, boosting same‑store sales 6.8% and achieving its highest single‑day sales ever, while expanding its value menu and testing a broader beverage lineup. Burger King’s SpongeBob movie tie‑in lifted U.S. same‑store sales 2.6% with $5 and...
WhiteHorse Capital’s Pankak Gupta and Stuart Aronson forecast a cautious‑optimistic 2026 for middle‑market lending, citing modest Federal Reserve rate cuts and lingering inflation. They expect a rebound in M&A activity with narrowing valuation gaps, while new capital inflows are driving...
In this episode, Nathan Eckel explores how regulatory silence functions as an implicit form of interpretation, especially in healthcare compliance where guidance often lags behind operational change. He explains that organizations fill the void by creating provisional standards that become...
AI is no longer just a tool in banking operations. Success now depends on technical agility and cultural agility working together. https://t.co/YZfpW5Gt6i
Hanshow and the University of Cambridge have announced a multi‑year research partnership to create next‑generation Augmented RFID systems built on ultra‑low‑power sensing and distributed hardware architectures. The collaboration blends Cambridge’s expertise in energy‑harvesting communication with Hanshow’s large‑scale edge‑computing and retail...
A Delaware federal judge recommended granting VideoAmp's motion to dismiss Nielsen's patent infringement lawsuit, effectively ending Nielsen's claim over its proprietary audience measurement technology. The case centered on Nielsen's allegation that VideoAmp used its patented methods without permission. The judge's...
Ubisoft announced the creation of five internal Creative Houses to centralise its flagship franchises, with Vantage Studios already backed by Tencent for €1.16 billion. The company will appoint external industry veterans to lead these houses starting in March, aiming to accelerate...
Game Freak announced that its new action‑RPG Beast of Reincarnation will launch on August 4, 2026, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one. The title, set in a post‑apocalyptic Japan, follows outcast Emma and her...
Toast Inc. reported a 22% year‑on‑year rise in December‑quarter gross payment volume to $51.4 billion, with locations expanding to 164,000 and net income tripling to $101 million. Full‑year GPV reached $195.1 billion, up 23%, while revenue grew 33% to $936 million and net income...
Japanese developer DRIMAGE announced that its anime‑style RPG Oz Re:write will cease operations on April 21, 2026, just one year after its August 2025 launch. The title never received a global release and will disable the Tailstone shop, though players can request refunds...
South Korean esports powerhouse T1 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Korea Navy’s Power Analysis and Evaluation Team to boost the navy’s cognitive and analytical capabilities using gaming‑derived technology. The agreement will drive joint research on...
American Electric Power (AEP) announced its contracted large‑load pipeline will reach 56 GW by 2030, doubling from the previous quarter. Data centers account for roughly 90% of this new demand, especially in Texas, Ohio, Indiana and Oklahoma. The utility’s five‑year capital‑expenditure...
Amazon’s Ring Scraps Police-Notification Partnership After Backlash Over Super Bowl Ad About AI-Enabled Dog Finder https://t.co/nG8OTj4GwM via @variety
Maersk’s APM Terminals and Germany’s Eurogate are negotiating a partnership that could inject up to €1 billion into Bremerhaven’s North Sea Terminal. The funding aims to fully electrify the site, power it with renewables and lift capacity from 3 million to 4 million...
South Korea’s Ministry of Education awarded the DRX Esports Academy, marking the first time an esports team has received the honor. The award, signed by Minister Cho Kyo‑jin on Dec. 31, 2025, recognizes the academy’s community‑linked career experience programmes. DRX highlighted...
Before news broke that the Ford CSG was moving from the Caribbean to the Middle East, we were already talking carrier chess on @BloombergTV. I laid out for @JMathieuReports & @kaileyleinz what this deployment really means for readiness and the...
Gary Shapiro is stepping down as chief executive of the Consumer Technology Association after a 35‑year tenure, moving into an executive chair role on May 1. Current president Kinsey Fabrizio will assume CEO responsibilities while retaining her board seat. Shapiro’s final...
Canal+ chief executive Maxime Saada warned that France’s digital terrestrial television (DTT) platform could vanish within the next decade as streaming‑centric platformisation erodes linear broadcast relevance. He cited the recent Arcom decision to suspend C8 and NRJ12 from DTT and...
Axiom Space announced a $350 million capital raise, co‑led by Type One Ventures and Qatar Investment Authority, to accelerate its commercial space‑station program and the development of NASA‑contracted AxEMU spacesuits. The funding will finance the design, testing and launch of two...
If we made every airliner all-economy - could that slash aviation's emissions by 50%? Not so fast, argues RAeS Head of Research Naomi Allen, who warns against 'easy wins' to sustainability #avgeek https://t.co/tOVFLw7vLK https://t.co/bNd4bey0XQ
Slip Robotics unveiled SlipLift, a new autonomous platform that separates the mobile robot from its payload, allowing it to load or unload any trailer in roughly five minutes. The system supports freight up to 20,000 lb and requires no Wi‑Fi or...
Interesting – UK govt has signed a new 4yr deal with 420MW Lynemouth biomass plant, capping subsidies at ~1/2 current levels Similar to Drax deal, requires 100% "sustainable" feedstock & pushes Lynemouth towards peaking power https://t.co/l3ItPOgPpk 1/2 https://t.co/JbqhYPZq0p
The Morning SPAC News Roundup for February 13, 2026 was published on SPAC Insider, offering a curated list of SPAC‑related developments. Access to the full content requires a paid monthly subscription, limiting free readership. The post includes typical market commentary, deal announcements,...
The episode opens with a celebration of Women in Science Day, highlighting the historic origin of the term “scientist” and the push for greater female leadership in biotech. Medra CEO Michelle Lee discusses how the company is merging robotics with...
Game Freak announced Beasts of Reincarnation, a new third‑person action‑adventure releasing on PS5, PC, and Xbox on August 4, 2026. The title marks the studio's first non‑Nintendo AAA release since Giga Wrecker in 2017 and its first original IP outside...
The American Academy of Pediatrics has become a leader in the effort to reverse RFK Jr.'s vaccine policies. The success — or failure — of the group's approach will have consequences for kids' health nationwide. Inside the AAP's plan for the MAHA...
“The shutdown didn’t only reduce Russian drone strikes. On the front lines, it also partially blinded Russian command posts and drone crews that relied on Starlink for communication, livestreams and more-precise control of assaults as commanders got real-time footage of...
Voya announced an average 24% increase in stop‑loss premiums for employers renewing on Jan. 1, citing strong demand and limited supply. The company’s loss ratio improved to 96% from 115.4% a year earlier, though it still exceeds its 77‑80% target. Stop‑loss...
