News•Feb 28, 2026
Blox Fruits Shark Guide
The Blox Fruits Shark race is one of four core races, offering unique water‑based survivability and speed bonuses. Players can obtain the race by chance at spawn or by spending 90 Robux, 3 k fragments, or event currency to reroll. Shark abilities unlock through four stages, culminating in the Whirlpool debuff and Leviathan’s Armor shield. The guide outlines quest requirements, ability effects, and why the race excels in sea‑focused events.
By Pocket Tactics
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Under $500K? Founder Handles All Marketing
And also, if your e-commerce business makes less than $500,000/year you truly don’t need a marketing team or an agency or a social media manager. And I truly don’t care what anybody in any of those roles have to say....
By Jance (Jance Chartae)
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Private Credit Crash Already Evident in BDC NAV Discounts
Many calling/hoping for a crash in private credit. While loan performance has mostly been ok, secondary prices tell a different story. A crash has already happened in the listed BDC market, with NAV discounts previously only seen during Covid and the GFC,...
By Julian Klymochko
News•Feb 28, 2026
Kick Off Your Spring Setup Upgrade With the Roku Streambar SE Sale — Now 30% Off
Roku has slashed the price of its Streambar SE to $70.15, a 30% discount from the original $99.99. The device merges a 4K HDR Roku streaming platform with a compact two‑speaker soundbar and bass port, delivering clearer dialogue and richer...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 28, 2026
Watch Dogs Legion Director's Cut Reportedly In Development
Ubisoft is reportedly developing a director's cut of Watch Dogs Legion, adding features such as a full night‑time mode and refreshed motion‑capture animation. The effort appears to be a modest remaster rather than a full remake, targeting the game's 2020 engine and...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 28, 2026
This Is the System That Intercepted Iran’s Missiles Over the UAE
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Gulf targets after joint Israeli‑U.S. strikes, and the United Arab Emirates’ air‑defense network successfully intercepted several projectiles using THAAD and Patriot systems. The missiles were destroyed before reaching their intended sites, but debris from one...
By WIRED
News•Feb 28, 2026
UN Experts Call on the UK to Ensure Equal Rights for Women, Girls, and Transgender Individuals
UN human rights experts have urged the United Kingdom to ensure that the ongoing review of Equality Act 2010 guidance complies with international human‑rights standards and protects women, girls, and transgender people. Their call follows a 2025 Supreme Court ruling...
By JURIST
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Finnair Suspends Doha & Dubai Flights Through March 6, 2026
Finnair announced a temporary suspension of all flights to and from Doha and Dubai, effective February 28 through March 6, 2026, citing heightened safety concerns in the Middle East. Affected passengers will be rebooked on alternative carriers only if seats...
By LoyaltyLobby
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
The Joys of 3D Printing
The article explores why hobbyists gravitate toward 3D printing, ranging from machine‑tuning experiments to creating functional daily‑use objects and decorative items. It highlights a niche of “hobbyist industrial designers” who craft custom solutions—like a dog‑poop‑bag holder—purely for the joy of...
By Hackaday
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
MM8108 Wi-Fi Chip Hits up to 43 Mbps While Stretching Links for Miles
Morse Micro’s MM8108 Wi‑Fi chip delivers up to 43 Mbps while extending coverage to several miles, far beyond conventional routers. The chip’s low‑power design enables solar‑ or battery‑powered installations, making it ideal for off‑grid and disaster‑relief scenarios. Global regulatory compliance and...
By Geeky Gadgets
News•Feb 28, 2026
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf Uses an Invented Language to Enhance Its Story
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf expands the 2023 sci‑fi puzzle platformer by replacing almost all spoken dialogue with a handcrafted, gibberish language. The language began as four command cues for the cat‑like companion Mui and has grown into...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 28, 2026
A Software Glitched Turned Off The Lights, Then The Car Crashed
A Chinese driver of a Lynk & Co Z20 used a voice command to turn off interior lights, but the system mistakenly disabled the headlights, leading to a crash captured on dashcam. Lynk & Co quickly issued an emergency over‑the‑air...
By InsideEVs
News•Feb 28, 2026
Sure, Seems Like the Perfect Time to Bring Back BattleBots with an Israel-Based AI Company Attached
BattleBots announced its comeback with a new 20‑episode Pro League that will premiere exclusively on YouTube. The season introduces Orbitron, billed as the world’s first AI‑controlled combat robot, and is backed by Israeli data‑scraping firm BrightData. Filming starts in April,...
By The A.V. Club
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Democracy Needs Truthful Governance and Respect For
Where the hyperbole and attacks on a free and plural press go off the credibility rails. Not a comment on either military operation but would be good for democracy if we got back to admin truth telling and respect for...
By Jason Kint
News•Feb 28, 2026
Analysis Finds Efficiencies, Savings of Using a Single Bispecific for DLBCL and FL
A new analysis quantifies the operational and financial benefits of using Genmab’s epcoritamab, a dual‑indication bispecific antibody, for both relapsed/refractory diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and follicular lymphoma (FL). In a community‑practice model of 100 patients, the study projects 3,110...
By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
News•Feb 28, 2026
VIEWPOINT: New York State’s Newly Required Registration of Large Cooling Equipment
New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation has amended Part 494 to require commercial property owners to register and report leakage of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Large equipment (≥1,500 lb) must report annual leakage starting March 2026, medium‑size units (200‑1,499 lb) register by June 2026 with reporting...
By Engineering News-Record (ENR)
News•Feb 28, 2026
Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Conveys Greater Cirrhosis Risk Than Metabolic Disease
A new VA study of 1.5 million veterans shows alcohol‑associated liver disease (ALD) carries the highest cirrhosis incidence (0.66 per 100 person‑years), outpacing metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic‑and‑alcohol‑associated liver disease (MetALD). MASLD patients with obesity and diabetes face...
By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
News•Feb 28, 2026
Before Trump Bombing, Oman FM Called US-Iran Deal ‘Within Reach’
Hours before President Donald Trump announced air strikes on Iran, Oman's foreign minister Badr Albusaidi appeared on CBS's Face the Nation and declared a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal within reach. He said Iran had pledged zero stockpiling of weapons‑grade material and...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 28, 2026
Hormuz Traffic Slows After Strike On Iran
Oil tankers are increasingly bypassing the Strait of Hormuz following the US and Israel airstrikes on Iran, prompting major shipping lines to issue cautionary directives. While the waterway remains officially open, Bloomberg tracking shows a buildup of idle vessels both...
By gCaptain
News•Feb 28, 2026
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In March 2026
Microsoft has released an early March 2026 lineup for Xbox Game Pass, adding four titles including Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on March 3, Planet of Lana 2 on March 5, and Nova Roma on March 26. The games span Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud tiers, covering both...
By Pure Xbox
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Berkshire Cash Dips, Profits Plunge 30%
Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile drops to $373.31bn in 4Q down from $381.7bn in the previous quarter following after a rather disappointing quarter. Operating profits fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett’s last quarter as CEO, as insurance underwriting earnings slumped. That metric fell by...
By Holger Zschaepitz
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Call Skew Lowers Oil Spreads, Polymarket Binaries Boost Value
I wrote about Polymarket Iran markets and crude vols last week but didn't cover oil call spreads vs the odds. Jacked call skew makes call spreads cheaper in oil but the presence of Polymarket binaries creates a bid for them...
By Kris Abdelmessih
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Ex-Moelis Banker to Plead Guilty in Global Insider Trading Case – Bloomberg
Former Moelis & Co. investment banker Benjamin Taylor will travel from France to the United States to plead guilty to providing confidential deal information to a multinational insider‑trading network. The ring, uncovered in a 2019 indictment, operated across the US,...
By Securities Docket
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Navy Admits Limited Gulf Protection; 21M Barrels at Risk
US Navy says it can't protect all merchant ships in Persian Gulf. Oil majors just suspended shipments through Hormuz, 21M barrels/day at risk. Maritime risk. https://t.co/TylGxcJUhz
By Tom Craig
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Accelerating CAR Engineering Shows Promising Cancer Immunotherapy
Some very good news about engineering our cells vs cancer (accelerating the CAR). A short thread 1. For background, a new 5★ review on cancer immunotherapy @Cancer_Cell https://t.co/1Qz2rCs8I5 https://t.co/sJ6BwaXyjk
By Eric Topol
News•Feb 28, 2026
How Many 'Noobs' Does It Take to Take Former Pro Poppt1 Down in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Former Australian Smash pro Poppt1, now a content creator, staged a video challenge where he faced an escalating roster of novice players. He started with a 1v1 against the least experienced friend, then a 1v2, before confronting four opponents, which...
By EventHubs
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Insights on Iran's Missile Depth and Upcoming Retaliation
Follow @business live blog to keep up with latest on Iran -- including my thoughts on Iran's missile depth and the next wave of retaliatory attacks: https://t.co/Qj6mQWHfhF https://t.co/47cxeZWgl3
By Becca Wasser
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Iran's S‑300s Lack Radars, Rendering Them Ineffective
A few weeks ago @sam_lair noticed that Iran was deploying S-300s with no radars. A SAM with no radar is useless unless you can network data — and we know Iran doesn’t do that either.
By Jeffrey Lewis
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
DHL Group and JD.com Sign MoU
DHL Group and JD.com have signed a memorandum of understanding to help German brands expand into China and Europe. The partnership merges DHL’s global logistics network with JD.com’s Joybuy platform, creating an integrated e‑commerce solution. It enables German manufacturers to...
By Container News
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Marathon's Player Count Drops, Community Mood Improves
Marathon concurrent on Steam are 1/3 of the peak but overall vibes of people still playing feel like they've shifted to a more positive place as they actually get a hang for the ideocracies and rhythms of the game. https://t.co/QDWvjrFSeB
By Ethan Gach
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Solar Leads New Power Additions, Outpacing All Sources
And now solar is the dominant way that new electricity generation is added to the grid every year. Last year over 100% of all new electricity growth came from solar, wind and nuclear. https://t.co/D91QsFnS6Z
By Jigar Shah
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Stay22 Lands US$122M Investment From Summit Partners to Accelerate International AI Expansion
Stay22, a Montreal‑based creator‑economy platform, secured a $122 million growth capital infusion from private‑equity firm Summit Partners. The company reported processing more than $1 billion in transactions last year, underscoring its rapid adoption among event‑driven merchants. The new funding will be directed...
By Shopifreaks
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Single-Cell Atlas Links Marrow Immune Dysregulation to Myeloma Outcomes
A single-cell atlas characterizes dysregulation of the bone marrow immune microenvironment associated with outcomes in multiple myeloma https://t.co/5t0M2eX0fB https://t.co/p3kv8LEzrC
By Ming Tang
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Shipping Risk Soars as 750 Vessels Trapped in Hormuz
Shipping security risk increases dramatically in Persian Gulf Over 750 commercial vessels reported to be inside the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Israel attack Iran https://t.co/Z0VKTvJgQ8
By Sal Mercogliano
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Block Cuts 40% of Workforce as Dorsey Says AI Tools Have Changed How to Build and Run a Company
Block announced a 40% workforce reduction, cutting more than 4,000 jobs as it pivots toward artificial‑intelligence‑driven operations. CEO Jack Dorsey said AI tools have fundamentally altered how companies are built and run, prompting the restructuring. Despite the layoffs, the company...
By Shopifreaks
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Even Small Mortgage Savings Beat Retail Prices
"Grand slams and home runs are hard to get. But singles and doubles are still wins – that's still less money in the deal than buying at retail price." –Mortgage lender & financing expert Bryan Maddex (Podcast 476)
By Coach Carson
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Kari Lake Praises VOA Persian Broadcasts Echoing Trump’s Regime
After seeking repeatedly to shutter network, USAGM self proclaimed acting CEO Kari Lake celebrates Voice of America Persian broadcasts into Iran during conflict VoA echoes Trump call for regime change; previously would report as news & convey in clearly labeled editorials...
By David Folkenflik
News•Feb 28, 2026
Roku Ends Testing on Revamped Home Screen
Roku has halted the beta rollout of a revamped home screen that introduced a Quick Access row displaying six to eight frequently used apps surrounded by recommendation tiles. The test, which began in late summer 2025, aimed to blend app‑centric...
By Cord Cutters News
Social•Feb 28, 2026
New IRGC Commander Killed in Israeli Strike
Significant if true. IRGC commander was new to the job since Israel killed the last one during the 12 day war.
By John Spencer
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Town Economies Suffer when Local Newspapers Shut Down
Good thread by Farrow on the impact (read: costs $) to towns when the last newspaper closes. Independent, local press brings sunlight and integrity and efficiency.
By Jason Kint
News•Feb 28, 2026
Rwanda Opens New Mining Blocks to Boost Investment in Strategic Minerals
Rwanda’s mining authority has opened a second tranche of ten exploration blocks covering tin, tantalum, tungsten, lithium, beryllium and gemstones. The government expects more than 70 applications, aiming to double the interest seen in the 2025 round. Investors must register...
By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Q2Metals Hits All‑time High in Lithium Exploration
Check out our latest #RockStockRecap + update with the lithium industry’s most exciting spodumene exploration story @Q2Metals which closed yesterday at an all-time high. $QTWO.V 👇👇
By Howard Klein
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Iran Bans Hormuz Traffic, yet Tankers Still Sail
Iran is sending out warnings on VHF announcing the banning of all ships from the Strait of Hormuz. However, traffic is still moving. What's Going on with Shipping will be monitoring traffic through the Strait. https://t.co/0rPIFY825Q
By Sal Mercogliano
News•Feb 28, 2026
The $100 Million Case Over Kevin Spacey’s Imploded ‘House of Cards’ Season Finally Hits Court
Media Rights Capital (MRC) is suing insurer Fireman’s Fund for up to $100 million after the sixth season of *House of Cards* collapsed following Kevin Spacey’s departure. Spacey agreed to cooperate as a state’s witness, reducing his arbitration award to $1 million...
By The Hollywood Reporter (Business)
Social•Feb 28, 2026
EU Extends GSP Benefits to Special Economic Zones
News feed cleanse and the nerdiest post you'll see all weekend. The EU's new Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) rules will also apply to goods manufactured in special economic zones and export processing zones. Which is pretty cool.
By Dr. Anna Jerzewska
Social•Feb 28, 2026
US Tomahawk Depletion Threatens Future China Conflict Readiness
US destroyers launched Tomahawks at Iranian targets, but here’s the problem: America doesn’t have unlimited TLAMs. The Trump admin burned through big numbers in earlier strikes on Iran, Houthis, and Nigeria without replenishing stockpiles. TLAMs would be vital in a...
By Becca Wasser
News•Feb 28, 2026
WestJet Drops Raleigh-Durham, Cuts 16 US Routes Amid Travel Decline
WestJet will discontinue 16 U.S. routes, cutting about 13 % of its transborder seat capacity for 2026. The airline cites a sustained decline in leisure travel demand, with Canadian departures to the United States down 12.5 % year‑over‑year in 2025. Political friction,...
By The Points Guy (TPG)
News•Feb 28, 2026
Xbox Game Pass Achievements Roundup: New Additions
In the final week of February 2026, Xbox Game Pass added three new titles—Dice A Million, Towerborne, and TCG Card Shop Simulator. The achievement lists for all three are largely uncharted, with completion rates ranging from 0 % to under 1 %. Dice...
By TrueAchievements
News•Feb 28, 2026
Stale Bread and Bacteria Could Power a New Era in Green Chemicals
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh's Wallace Lab engineered E. coli to generate hydrogen from simple sugars, including stale bread, and paired it with a palladium surface catalyst to hydrogenate organic molecules. The biocatalytic system achieved up to 99% conversion efficiency,...
By Phys.org – Biotechnology
News•Feb 28, 2026
Feb. 28, 1997: GRB 970228 Bursts on the Scene
On February 28 1997 the BeppoSAX satellite recorded gamma‑ray burst GRB 970228, an 80‑second flash that was quickly localized. The precise coordinates enabled observatories worldwide to launch coordinated, multi‑wavelength follow‑up campaigns. A month later the Hubble Space Telescope imaged the fading afterglow and...
By Astronomy Magazine