News•Feb 26, 2026
Top 6 Insurance Startups in Africa Transforming Coverage
Africa’s insurance protection gap remains stark, with only about three percent of the population covered. Mobile‑money, AI and API‑driven models are enabling a new wave of insurtech startups to offer micro‑insurance at scale. The article highlights six innovators—Pula, Lami, Pineapple, MicroEnsure, Curacel and Reliance Health—each leveraging embedded distribution, parametric payouts or automated claims to reach underserved consumers. Their rapid growth demonstrates how technology is reshaping risk management across the continent.
By Techpoint Africa
News•Feb 26, 2026
All Garden Horizons Mutations and Variants
Garden Horizons introduces a tiered system of crop mutations and variants that dramatically increase selling prices, with multipliers ranging from 1x to 10x. Mutations are weather‑driven or event‑triggered, while variants apply a flat boost on top of any existing mutation....
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 26, 2026
E-Com Survey: Growth Is Inseparable From Operational Maturity
The 2026 State of Commerce Ops Report by Linnworks shows that mid‑market e‑commerce retailers in the U.K. and U.S. are experiencing robust year‑over‑year growth, with nearly 90% reporting moderate to significant expansion. However, the survey highlights that scalability hinges on...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 26, 2026
7 Haulage and Logistics Startups Reshaping Freight in 2026
Global logistics generated over $11 trillion in 2023 but remains largely manual, prompting a surge of tech‑driven startups. Seven firms—Aurora Innovation, Flexport, Gatik, Sennder, HydroHaul, Faramove, and project44—are scaling autonomous trucks, AI routing, hydrogen fuel, and real‑time visibility platforms. Collectively they...
By Techpoint Africa
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Data Centers Push Power Use, Threaten Residential Rate Backlash
U.S. data centres seek to avert power price battle with voters After stagnating for more than a decade, U.S. electricity consumption has surged to a record high, driven primarily by growing demand from data centres handling artificial intelligence and other applications. But...
By John Kemp
News•Feb 26, 2026
Reusable MoS₂ RF Biosensor Enables Cost-Effective Liquid Biopsies for Early Cancer Detection
Researchers at UNIST, KAIST and Yonsei have developed a reusable molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) radio‑frequency biosensor for liquid‑biopsy cancer detection. The sensor detects single‑stranded DNA fragments as low as 154.67 nM by monitoring shifts in resonant frequency, and can be washed and...
By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
News•Feb 26, 2026
TVB: Broadcast TV Lead Persists in Reach, Time Spent
The Television Bureau (TVB) released its latest cross‑platform measurement, finding that traditional broadcast television viewed on a TV set still commands the greatest audience reach and the longest average viewing time among all media channels. The advantage holds true across...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Spellcasters Chronicles Launches Early Access with Player Workshop
Quantic Dream’s free-to-play 3v3 action strategy title, Spellcasters Chronicles, is now live in Early Access on Steam, kicking off an open Workshop where players can help shape the game’s development. Alongside Early Access launch, Quantic Dream also shared an Early...
By Dean Takahashi
News•Feb 26, 2026
Burger King’s AI “Patty” Moves AI Into Frontline Execution
Burger King is piloting an AI assistant named “Patty” inside employee headsets, embedding it within the BK Assistant platform to guide crew members, monitor equipment, and analyze service language. The system connects to the cloud‑based point‑of‑sale, enabling near‑real‑time inventory updates,...
By Logistics Viewpoints
News•Feb 26, 2026
Medtech M&A Starts Off Strong in 2026
Medtech M&A kicks off 2026 with several multibillion‑dollar deals. Boston Scientific announced a $14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra, while Danaher disclosed a $9.9 billion purchase of Masimo. At the same time, major divestitures are underway, including BD’s planned $17.5 billion sale of its...
By MedTech Dive
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Belarus Uses Middle Eastern Experts to Build Migrant Tunnels
Russia sends migrants into Europe through secret tunnels. Belarus used specialists from the middle east with "a high level of expertise" (long list of who that could be IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas) to develop tunnels. @Telegraph https://t.co/MmsPD24kwy Belarus, a Russian puppet state...
By John Spencer
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Avianca Award Sale: Flights to Central and South America Starting at ~2,600 Miles One-Way
LifeMiles has launched an award sale covering most Avianca routes from the United States to Central and South America. Economy one‑way awards start at roughly 2,600 miles, while business class seats begin at about 13,000 miles. The promotional pricing applies...
By Frequent Miler
News•Feb 26, 2026
Azamara Cruises Introduces Travel Advisor Council
Azamara Cruises has launched a Travel Advisor Council composed of ten high‑performing advisors across North America. The council members, each with at least five years of cruise experience and AWA graduation, will commit to a 12‑month term to test ideas,...
By Recommend
News•Feb 26, 2026
Positrigo Launches BrainPET Accelerator Program in U.S.
Positrigo, a Swiss developer of nuclear medical devices, has launched the BrainPET Accelerator Program in the United States, offering neurology practices a ready‑to‑operate brain PET solution. The program bundles a compact NeuroLF scanner, radiotracer logistics, regulatory assistance, reimbursement support, and...
By Imaging Technology News (ITN)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Eko Health Deploys SENSORA AI Cardiac Detection Platform at Wayne General Hospital
Eko Health has partnered with Wayne General Hospital in Mississippi to roll out its SENSORA AI‑assisted cardiac detection platform across emergency and primary‑care units. The system pairs a digital stethoscope with FDA‑cleared AI that analyzes heart sounds in under a...
By HIT Consultant
News•Feb 26, 2026
Highlights From Highgate’s Most Recent Charitable Foundation & ESG Efforts
Highgate has spotlighted its charitable foundation and ESG program, underscoring a $500,000 infusion into the Associate Relief Fund for emergency support. The company reports 122 eco‑certified hotels, more than 200 properties powered by 100% renewable electricity, and significant conservation metrics...
By Green Lodging News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Critical Juniper Networks PTX Flaw Allows Full Router Takeover
Juniper Networks disclosed a critical CVE‑2026‑21902 vulnerability in the On‑Box Anomaly Detection framework of its Junos OS Evolved running on PTX Series routers. The flaw lets an unauthenticated attacker reach a root‑level service over an external port, enabling full device...
By BleepingComputer
News•Feb 26, 2026
HBO Max Will Start Cracking Down on Password Sharing Globally
HBO Max announced a global crackdown on password sharing, extending stricter enforcement beyond the United States. The new policy replaces the current optional pop‑up with a mandatory prompt that requires non‑household users to create their own accounts. The rollout coincides...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 26, 2026
MP Materials to Build New $1.25B Magnet Plant in Texas
MP Materials announced a $1.25 billion investment to build a 120‑acre rare‑earth magnet campus in Northlake, Texas, under its “10X” program and a public‑private partnership with the U.S. Department of War. The facility will add roughly 10,000 metric tons of NdFeB magnet...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 26, 2026
Mo. University Receives $4.6M Grant to Launch Mobile Blood Transfusion Program
University of Missouri School of Medicine received a $4.6 million federal grant to launch a mobile pre‑hospital blood transfusion program in Columbia. The initiative aims to equip EMS crews with training and portable blood supplies, targeting rapid intervention for trauma victims,...
By EMS1 – News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $9.9 Million Sale of Retail Strip Center Near Washington, D.C.
Marcus & Millichap negotiated the sale of Andrews Park Town Center, a 13,417‑square‑foot retail strip center in Camp Springs, Maryland, for $9.9 million. The property, built in 2021 on 1.2 acres, was fully leased to three national tenants—Advance Auto Parts, Domino’s Pizza and Beyond Dental—at...
By Shopping Center Business
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Today’s Podcast Episode: A National Strategy to Prevent Scams – “United We Stand”
The Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program released “United We Stand: A National Strategy to Prevent Scams,” outlining a comprehensive framework to combat a $196 billion annual loss from fraud. The report identifies a four‑stage scam lifecycle and highlights fragmentation across financial...
By Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Product Feeds, Entity Consistency, and Taxonomy Drive 2026 Retail SEO
💰 What is the most underrated retail SEO lever for 2026? Key takeaways from an insightful roundup by @SearchPilot : * Feeds decide eligibility. Weak product data does not push you down a few spots. It can remove you from...
By Aleyda Solis
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Makary Misrepresents Unresolved Drug Applications, Conflates Therapies
(Hopefully) Final word today on the Makary $QURE (or was it $RGNX) thing: Bottom line: Makary shouldn't be talking publicly about unresolved drug applications. Uniqure doesn't even have an application submitted; and RegenxBio's CRL letter isn't posted to the FDA's...
By Adam Feuerstein
News•Feb 26, 2026
How the Music Industry Changed at the Speed of Light
Rob Light, managing director of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), reflected on the firm’s four‑decade evolution from a modest music department to a global, full‑service powerhouse. By pioneering in‑house artist development, tour marketing and private‑event divisions, CAA secured breakout successes such...
By IQ Magazine
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Build a Personal Cash Cushion, Not Just Business Equity
How much of your net worth is your business? Knot in your stomach? Keep reading. Roman Khan (@RomanEcom) spoke at one of our eComFuel events a few years ago. If you ever get the chance to meet Roman in person, do...
By Andrew Youderian
News•Feb 26, 2026
700MW Data Center Could Be Built at Port of Dunkirk, Northern France
The Dunkirk Port Authority has opened a 21‑hectare brownfield site for a potential AI‑focused data center, offering developers a power connection ranging from 400 MW to 700 MW. Power will be supplied by RTE from the nearby Flanders Maritimes substation, with a...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Feb 26, 2026
New Drama About "Controversial" Interrogation of Madeleine McCann's Mother Is Coming to Channel 5
Channel 5 is set to air a feature‑length drama titled “Suspect: Kate McCann”, dramatizing the contentious 48‑hour police interrogation of Kate McCann following her daughter Madeleine’s 2007 disappearance. The film draws on official Portuguese police material, documentary evidence and recorded testimony, with...
By Digital Spy – TV
News•Feb 26, 2026
Bristol Myers Says ADC Licensed From China Hits Mark in Aggressive Breast Cancer
Bristol Myers Squibb reported that its antibody‑drug conjugate iza‑bren, licensed from Chinese partner SystImmune, achieved statistically significant improvements in progression‑free and overall survival versus chemotherapy in a Phase III trial for advanced triple‑negative breast cancer. The study, conducted in mainland China...
By BioPharma Dive
News•Feb 26, 2026
3D Software Helps Cardiologists Plan Ahead for TAVR Complications
Sentara’s high‑volume TAVR center adopted the AI‑enabled DASI 3‑D planning platform to move beyond static CT measurements. The software dynamically simulates valve frame expansion, calcium deformation, and tissue interaction, allowing clinicians to test multiple valve sizes and depths before the...
By Cardiovascular Business
News•Feb 26, 2026
UK’s New Medium Helicopter Deal Finalisation on Horizon, Alludes Leonardo CEO
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani indicated that the UK Ministry of Defence will announce the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contract within days, ending weeks of speculation. Leonardo is the only bidder for the £1 billion (US$1.3 billion) programme, positioning the company to secure...
By Shephard Media
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Student Airline Discounts: Do They Really Exist?
Student airline discounts have largely vanished, with major carriers such as Southwest, Delta and JetBlue offering no dedicated student fares. United remains the sole airline advertising a student discount, providing a modest 5% reduction on basic‑economy tickets. Accessing United's discount...
By Peter Greenberg Worldwide (blog)
News•Feb 26, 2026
IRS Creates Tax Scam Reporting Web Page
The Internal Revenue Service unveiled a new, centralized web page (IRS.gov/SubmitATip) that lets taxpayers confidentially report tax fraud, scams, and evasion. By consolidating multiple reporting channels into a single "Report Fraud" button, the agency aims to simplify submissions and improve...
By Accounting Today
News•Feb 26, 2026
FDA Warns Beta Bionics on Unreported Complaints, Insulin Pump Changes
Beta Bionics received an FDA warning letter citing failure to report serious adverse events, unreported software and cybersecurity changes, and hardware defects in its iLet Bionic Pancreas system. The agency highlighted delayed reporting of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia incidents, a five‑minute...
By MedTech Dive
News•Feb 26, 2026
Onslow Bay Prepares to Sell $452.7 Million in ABS From HELOCs
Onslow Bay Financial is preparing a $452.7 million asset‑backed securities offering backed by a pool of 1,952 home‑equity lines of credit. The ABS will be issued in eight tranches under the OBX 2026‑HE1 Trust, benchmarked to SOFR and maturing in February 2056. The...
By Asset Securitization Report
News•Feb 26, 2026
Green Value Supports Transaction: Green Value GmbH Assists Balance Erneuerbare Energien GmbH in Biogas Portfolio Acquisition
Green Value GmbH assisted Balance Erneuerbare Energien GmbH in acquiring a 46 MW portfolio of biogas plants located in Saxony, Saxony‑Anhalt and Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern. The transaction includes technical due diligence and risk assessment performed by Green Value, with plans to modernize and...
By Renewable Energy Industry
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Court to Hear Argument on Whether and when Drug Users May Possess Firearms
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear United States v. Hemani, a challenge to the federal statute that bars unlawful drug users from possessing firearms. Texas defendant Ali Danial Hemani was indicted after admitting to regular marijuana use and being found...
By SCOTUSblog
News•Feb 26, 2026
Borden Cheese Launches National Search for "America's Favorite Grilled Cheese"
Borden Cheese has launched a nationwide contest to crown “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese,” inviting consumers to vote for one of four recipe contenders through March 24, 2026. Each vote doubles as an entry to win a year’s supply of Borden cheese and...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 26, 2026
DJI’s Most Capable Drones Are Still Finding Their Way to US Third Party Retailers
DJI’s flagship drones remain unavailable through official U.S. channels after the FCC’s recent ban on new DJI products. Despite the restriction, a handful of third‑party retailers have begun importing these high‑performance models, creating a fragmented supply chain. The gray‑market influx...
By DroneDJ
News•Feb 26, 2026
The Last 200 Miles: Britain’s Military Railway Engineers
The British Army’s 507 Specialist Team Royal Engineers (STRE) is the only dedicated railway engineering reserve unit, tasked with repairing and constructing rail infrastructure in hostile, short‑notice environments. Drawing on civilian rail, construction and heritage expertise, the 46‑strong team focuses...
By Rail Engineer
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Wall Street Fears Both AI Overload and AI Scarcity
How is Wall Street simultaneously afraid of too much AI and not enough AI? 👇
By Andrew Elson (Ed Elson)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Immune Cells Drive Transition From Healthy Aging to Alzheimer’s
What accounts for the progression from healthy aging to Alzheimer's disease over an extended period of time? The critical role of the immune system, particularly T cells and microglia. A new, excellent review @ImmunityCP https://t.co/XqEBcptTuG https://t.co/Xt24BvkDWe
By Eric Topol
News•Feb 26, 2026
Fed’s Miran Backs Four Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran urged a faster easing path, calling for four quarter‑point rate cuts in 2026 to support the labor market. He argued inflation is largely contained and that the Fed should act sooner rather than later. Miran...
By Mortgage Professional America
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Protect Your Identity: Fraud Prevention in AI Era
Insights On Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft in The AI Era by @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/Z1DoLfU6rP #CyberSecurity #identitytheft
By Chuck Brooks
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Tech Pledge Sounds Loud, Impact Still Significant
Tech ratepayer pledge may be more bark than bite — but it still matters https://t.co/UFdvFIxZ3P via @axios
By Amy Harder
News•Feb 26, 2026
Airbus and Leonardo Report Increased Space Revenues for 2025
Airbus Defence and Space reported €13.4 billion in space revenues for 2025, an 11 % increase from the prior year, while Leonardo’s Space division posted just over €1 billion, also up 11 %. Both companies improved profitability through restructuring, cutting over 2,000 jobs and...
By SpaceNews
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Kinetic Tokens Enable Real‑Time Action for Physical AI
What if data didn’t just inform decisions but triggered action in real time? That’s the idea behind kinetic tokens, and why they matter for Physical AI like robotics. With nationwide 5G SA and 5G Advanced, @TMobile is ready for it. More via...
By John Saw
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Trump's Promised Superior NK Deal Never Materialized
The Trump people promised a better deal with North Korea than either the 1994 Agreed Framework or the JCPOA with Iran. That didn't happen then and it won't happen now. They might get some sort of deal, but it...
By Jeffrey Lewis
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Home Prices Need Multi‑Metric View, Not Just Median
What are home prices doing? Here’s a look at some traditional price metrics and a few price indexes. I think it’s important in today’s market to look beyond just the median and average. https://t.co/flulXSqx4R
By Ryan Lundquist
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Biotech VC Webinar Launches with Top Experts, Thousands Registered
We'll be gearing up today's webinar on biotech venture capital at the top of the hour. Great guests, great topics. If this is a central issue in your life, tune in. Thousands have signed up already. https://t.co/c16y04mFsD
By John Carroll