News•Feb 25, 2026
VP Vance Says US Sees Evidence Iran Is Trying to Rebuild a Nuclear Weapon
U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that Washington has identified evidence Iran is attempting to rebuild its nuclear weapons capability after June U.S.-led strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Vance reiterated that Iran must not acquire a nuclear bomb, framing the issue as a core security principle. The statement comes a day before scheduled Geneva talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations aimed at de‑escalation. The remarks underscore heightened diplomatic pressure on Tehran.
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 25, 2026
Rights Experts Warn Angola Must Reject Draft Law Restricting Civil Society
Human Rights Watch warned that Angola’s new civil‑society bill, passed on Jan. 22 with a 106‑77 vote, grants authorities sweeping powers to control NGOs. The draft imposes a vague licensing regime, permits monitoring of finances, and allows license suspensions of up...
By JURIST
News•Feb 25, 2026
White House Seeks Clean Extension on Controversial Spying Law
The White House is urging a “clean” reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which would extend the program without new warrant safeguards. Section 702 lets intelligence agencies collect foreign communications and incidentally sweep U.S. persons’ data, a practice...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•10 min
SeedDance 2.0: AI Video Generator
The episode dives into ByteDance's new AI video generator, SeedDance 2.0, highlighting its impressive quality, lack of copyright filters, and the backlash from Hollywood over potential trademark and deep‑fake violations. Hosts discuss practical uses—from filmmakers and advertisers to YouTubers and...
By In Machines We Trust
Social•Feb 25, 2026
CEO Remains Bullish as Shares Plunge 70%
"The best days of @TheTradeDesk are ahead of us. I want to thank our employees, our clients, and our Partners for their trust and support throughout 2025. I am as confident as I have ever been in the opportunity in...
By Rich Greenfield
News•Feb 25, 2026
Eye-Movement Deception Detection Studied as Part of Pentagon’s Vetting Modernization
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has been quietly advancing ocular‑motor deception detection research, initially using Converus' EyeDetect platform. By 2022 the technology moved from lab tests to operational trials at the Defense Intelligence Agency and later to field...
By Biometric Update
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Breaking: Trump Regime Cuts $260 Million in Medicaid Funds to Minnesota & Stops New Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Enrollment Nationally...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a $259.5 million deferral of federal Medicaid matching funds to Minnesota, citing questionable and potentially fraudulent claims. The agency also imposed a six‑month nationwide moratorium on new enrollment for Durable Medical Equipment,...
By ACA Signups
News•Feb 25, 2026
Report: Agentic AI to Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Needs
Gartner’s 2025‑2026 survey of 509 global supply‑chain leaders finds that 55% expect agentic AI to shrink entry‑level hiring, while 51% anticipate broader workforce reductions. The majority (86%) agree AI adoption will force new talent‑pipeline processes, especially among high‑performing firms that...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 25, 2026
Washington Post Editor Confronts ‘Human Cost’ of Layoffs, Says Jeff Bezos Is Committed to Paper
Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray acknowledged the "human cost" of this month’s layoffs, which saw more than 300 staffers cut, but framed the reductions as essential to stabilize finances and return the paper to break‑even. He emphasized owner Jeff...
By The Wrap
News•Feb 25, 2026
AI-Enabled Tool for Enhancing Storm Response and Grid Operations
IFS unveiled Resolve for Utilities, an AI‑enabled field service solution designed to boost storm response, crew coordination, and daily grid operations. Built on IFS's existing FSM platform, the tool incorporates IFS Nexus Black AI to automate crew callouts, enhance mutual‑aid...
By T&D World
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Ted, Don’t Do This…
Netflix chief Ted Sarandos is urged to abandon his $27.75‑per‑share cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studio assets and let Paramount Skydance’s $31‑per‑share bid win. The author argues that Netflix would face intense regulatory scrutiny, higher financing costs, and...
By Puck
News•Feb 25, 2026
Modi’s Israel Visit Underscores Deep Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two‑day state visit to Israel, meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the Knesset and touring Yad Vashem. The trip underscores a decade‑long transformation of India‑Israel relations into a deep strategic partnership, with Israel now...
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Twitch Drops Penalties Against Streamers Using Combined Chat
Twitch announced it will no longer issue penalties solely for displaying combined chat overlays during simulcasts. CEO Dan Clancy clarified that the platform’s enforcement guidelines are being revised after creator backlash, citing the Gigguk warning as a catalyst. While the new...
By Dot Esports
News•Feb 25, 2026
COVID Deals and Tourism Power Networks: Former UNWTO Chief’s Name Surfaces in Expanding Spanish Probe
Spain’s expanding “Koldo case” probe has uncovered WhatsApp messages linking former UNWTO Secretary‑General Zurab Pololikashvili to political adviser Koldo García, businessman Víctor de Aldama, and airline bailout negotiations during COVID‑19. The investigation centers on a €475 million state aid package for...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
Telecom News: IP Infusion, Keysight Technologies, Ericsson, TextNow
IP Infusion unveiled OcNOS 7.0 at MWC 2026, delivering 800 Gbps open‑networking capabilities and AI‑optimized low‑latency fabric for data‑center operators. Keysight Technologies and Ericsson demonstrated a pre‑6G interoperability milestone, using WaveJudge to test full‑stack performance on cm‑wave spectrum and massive‑MIMO prototypes. TextNow introduced...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hollywood Actor Cast in "Iconic Role" For New Drama That's 'Reimagining of a 1960s Classic'
Hollywood is reviving the 1960 western *The Magnificent Seven* as an eight‑episode drama for MGM+, the Amazon‑owned streaming service. Veteran actor Matt Dillon has been cast as lead Chris Adams, bringing depth to the iconic role. The series, written and...
By Digital Spy – TV
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Constitutional Challenge to Texas Law on "Prurient" Drag Shows Sent Back to District Court
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court injunction that had blocked Texas Senate Bill 12, a law restricting "sexually oriented performances" on public property and in the presence of minors. The appellate panel found the lower court...
By The Volokh Conspiracy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Power Generation Lifts Meralco’s 2025 Profit by 12%
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) posted a record 2025, with consolidated core net income rising 12% to P50.57 billion, surpassing its P50 billion profit target. The boost came primarily from its power‑generation arm, which grew its share of profit to 33% and contributed...
By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
Telecom News: Ribbon Communications, AWS, Sterlite Technologies, Mynet, Telecom Italia
Ribbon Communications and Amazon Web Services announced a joint, cloud‑native voice communications platform that combines Ribbon’s session border controllers and SIP routing with AWS’s containerized infrastructure. The solution, sold via AWS Marketplace, leverages Kubernetes for rapid migration, scalability and built‑in...
By TelecomLead
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
A New MLS Vendor Enters the Chat
UtahRealEstate.com has transformed its homegrown MLS into a commercial product called reData MLS. The New Mexico Multiple Listing Service (NMMLS) selected this platform for its roughly 1,200 member brokers, citing speed and innovation. reData MLS also bundles the AlignedShowings scheduling...
By Vendor Alley
News•Feb 25, 2026
Atombeam and Trilliant Announce Partnership to Expand Utility Network Data Capacity
Atombeam and Trilliant have partnered to combine Atombeam’s Neurpac data‑compression software with Trilliant’s AMI communications platform, offering utilities a way to transmit more grid data without new hardware. Neurpac’s “Data‑as‑Codewords” encoding claims up to 75% reduction in data size, effectively...
By T&D World
News•Feb 25, 2026
FTC Says It Won’t Enforce COPPA Against Proper Use of Age Verification Tools
The Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement saying it will not pursue enforcement actions against websites that use age‑verification tools, provided they follow strict safeguards. The exemption applies only when age data is used solely for verification, is not...
By The Record by Recorded Future
News•Feb 25, 2026
Greg Segal Joins TEG in Senior Sponsorship Role
Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has appointed Greg Segal as Managing Director of Sponsorship & Premium Experiences. Segal arrives with over 30 years in brand partnerships, most recently leading a 50‑person team at Live Nation Entertainment ANZ. He will build TEG’s...
By Mediaweek (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Greenland Resources Expands Exploration Footprint at Malmbjerg Moly Project
Greenland Resources secured an exclusive special exploration licence covering 1,147.76 km² in the Semersooq region, encircling its existing molybdenum‑magnesium exploitation permit. The new area adds a dominant mineral‑licence position on Greenland’s east coast and will be explored with hyperspectral surveys. Molybdenum...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 25, 2026
Why the Arctic Matters to the United States
The Arctic is emerging as a strategic frontier for energy, trade and security, as melting ice unlocks vast hydrocarbon and critical‑mineral deposits and shortens shipping lanes. Russia controls more than half the Arctic coastline and is modernizing its military presence,...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Feb 25, 2026
KBRA and Fitch Downgrade Chicago
Chicago’s general‑obligation bonds were downgraded by both KBRA and Fitch to BBB‑plus from A‑minus, with a negative outlook maintained. The agencies cited a shrinking fund balance, tightening liquidity, rising pension costs and consecutive operating deficits. The downgrade precedes the city’s...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Implementing the Strategic Sourcing Strategy
The article outlines how to move a strategic sourcing plan from theory to market execution, emphasizing that implementation validates the insights from spend analysis, category profiling, and other diagnostics. It describes four primary engagement methods—direct negotiation, outsourcing versus in‑house production,...
By Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
News•Feb 25, 2026
14 Health Systems Extend EHR Contracts with Altera Digital Health
Fourteen health systems have signed multiyear extensions for Altera Digital Health’s Sunrise electronic health record, reinforcing the vendor’s foothold in the acute‑care market. The renewed contracts cover institutions such as Phoenix Children’s, St. Mary’s, Grand Lake Health System and Hospital for...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Informed Refusal Vs. Denied Care: A Dental Case Study
A dentist refused to perform a routine cleaning without bitewing X‑rays, despite the patient’s low‑risk status and recent radiographs. The practice cited a two‑year imaging policy and warned that proceeding could jeopardize the hygienist’s license. After consulting the supervising dentist,...
By KevinMD
Podcast•Feb 25, 2026•56 min
S07.EP03 - B2B Branding: The Unsexy Truth with Martin Zarian
In this episode, hosts Jacob Cass and Matt Davies interview Martin Zarian, founder of the full‑stack agency Factory 39, about the challenges of branding in the B2B space. Martin explains that a brand is the sum of experiences and emotions...
By JUST Branding
News•Feb 25, 2026
More Fields of Mistria Monster Pet Skins Promised
NPC Studio’s fourth major update for *Fields of Mistria* introduced monster pet skins, starting with a Sapling‑themed look for cats and dogs. The skins are unlocked via the new Tier 5 Combat perk, Friend‑Shaped, earned by progressing through mine challenges. The...
By Siliconera
News•Feb 25, 2026
Runescape's Premier Memberships Are Seeing Overhaul In Jagex's Latest Move To Improve Game
Jagex announced a sweeping overhaul of RuneScape’s Premier Membership, beginning with the closure of the Loyalty Store in April and the removal of several micro‑transaction perks such as Auras, unlimited free bosses, Monthly Drops, Premier Tokens, and the Premier Chat...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 25, 2026
Carlyle’s US Buyout Platform Set to Realize Nearly $12bn in 13 Months
Carlyle’s U.S. buyout platform is on track to realize close to $12 billion of cash proceeds within the next 13 months. The firm attributes this pipeline to a portfolio that aligns with current market demand, saying its assets are “what buyers...
By Buyouts Insider
News•Feb 25, 2026
New York’s Attorney General Is Suing Valve for ‘Promoting Illegal Gambling’ with Loot Boxes in Games Like Counter-Strike
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve, accusing the company of promoting illegal gambling through loot‑box mechanics in Counter‑Strike 2 and other Steam titles. The complaint seeks an injunction, disgorgement of profits and civil penalties, arguing...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 25, 2026
Rubio Meets With Caribbean Leaders to Discuss U.S. Policy
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Caribbean leaders in St. Kitts to discuss the Trump‑era Donroe Doctrine, which has intensified military actions and economic pressure on Cuba and Venezuela. At the same summit, Caribbean nations voiced concerns over U.S....
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Delta Flash Sale Offers 15–20% Off SkyMiles Awards To Warm-Weather Destinations
Delta Air Lines announced a limited‑time SkyMiles flash sale offering 15‑20% off award tickets to select Caribbean and Central American destinations. The promotion runs from February 24‑26, with travel windows in March and early April for flights departing New York City and...
By Live and Let’s Fly
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Diminished State of Defense IT Acquisition and How to Fix It
The Department of Defense’s IT acquisition continues to miss cost, schedule and performance goals, with GAO reporting over 80% failure rates for large federal IT projects. Over‑engineered requirements, legacy‑focused acquisition processes, an under‑trained workforce, and contractor conflicts of interest keep...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Fujio Cho on Standardized Work: The Foundation for Improvement, Not Control
Fujio Cho emphasized that standardized work is a learning tool, not a control mechanism. He argued that a shared, current‑best‑practice baseline makes problems visible and enables continuous improvement. When leaders treat standards as compliance checks, employees hide issues; instead, leaders...
By Lean Blog
Social•Feb 25, 2026
IMAX Sets 2025 Record, Eyes 1.4B in 2026
#IMAX execs in party mode: ALL TIME RECORD 1.28B grossed in IMAX screens at Global #BoxOffice in 2025, beating 2019’s previous 1.1B record, and up +40% from 2024. Top #IMAX 2025 grossers: 1 #NeZha2 2 #AvatarFireAndAsh 3 #F1 4 #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle What’s more: 2026 is expected to be...
By Luiz Fernando
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Iran May Field 60 ICBMs by 2035, Not Just SLVs
There is a widespread misunderstanding about the @DefenseIntel claim that Iran could develop an ICBM on the basis of SLVs by 2035. The same document also says that by 2035, it could have 60 (SIX-OH) ICBMs. https://t.co/cEpVUZ7I5Y
By Jeffrey Lewis
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Credit Card Delinquencies Hit Multi-Year Low Despite Consumer Worries
Credit Card Delinquencies, Balances, Burden, Credit Limits, and Collections in Q4 2025. Despite the wailing about tapped-out, struggling and cracking consumers, the credit card delinquency rate dropped to multi-year low https://t.co/gJZVHiZnW4 https://t.co/tWcbzsEi0k
By Wolf Richter
Social•Feb 25, 2026
FAA Mandates Fix for Boeing 737 Overheating Circuit Breaker
FAA issues directive to address Boeing 737 circuit breaker issue that could cause excessively high temperatures in flight deck and cabin https://t.co/N9GmxmYtLu
By Jamie Freed
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Supreme Court Tariff Win Boosts Ports—But Likely Short‑Lived
Moody's: Port Import Gains From Supreme Court Tariff Ruling May Prove Fleeting. And supply chains? https://t.co/MTwlEv05YS
By Tom Craig
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Undoing Theft Is Hard, yet Still Unjustifiable
"It’s hard to undo almost a year’s worth of theft, but that doesn’t make theft permissible." 🔥 https://t.co/AiOvVFnwCJ https://t.co/S2CR1IBtrL
By Scott Lincicome
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Trump EPA Withdraws Funding for Electric School Buses
Trump’s EPA is yanking support for electric school buses #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/wWCGInkszK
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Paramount and Netflix Execs Hit White House Amid Deal War
Paramount's David Ellison was at POTUS State of the Union address. Netflix's Ted Sarandos headed to the White House as politics takes center stage as Paramount submits new offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. @latimes https://t.co/KSrhSdUCjY
By Meg James
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Linking Glucose Control to Vascular Health: Diabetes' Next Frontier
From glucose to vascular health: the future of diabetes care https://t.co/UMhK4BkOE3 #Conditions #Diabetes via @kevinmd
By Kevin Pho, MD
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Affordable Housing Requires Suburban and Greenfield Development
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS **METRO** There is NO example of any City keeping housing costs low without building in the suburbs and greenfield as well.
By Bobby Fijan
Social•Feb 25, 2026
Clinical AI's Future Hinges on Knowledge Integrity Over Architecture
AI isn’t just exposing workflow gaps in healthcare — it’s exposing content fragmentation. The future of clinical AI may depend less on model architecture and more on knowledge integrity. More from @ElsevierConnect at #ViVE2026.👇👇 https://t.co/zbay0c1z1x
By Colin Hung
Social•Feb 25, 2026
South Korea Partnership Boosts U.S. Shipbuilding Capacity
“Working with South Korea brings industrial capacity to the US and will allow America to press fast forward on shipbuilding,” Alex Wong, Hanwha https://t.co/BIwicYBkDb
By John Konrad