News•Feb 24, 2026
LambdaVision Taps Starlab for Post-ISS Manufacturing Plans
LambdaVision announced it has pre‑booked manufacturing time and space on Starlab’s yet‑to‑launch commercial space station, positioning the biotech firm for post‑ISS production. The company, which raised a $7 million seed round and completed nine ISS missions, uses microgravity to fabricate higher‑performance artificial retinas. The Starlab partnership is intended to shift LambdaVision from demonstration to scalable, sustainable manufacturing. This move underscores the growing reliance on private LEO platforms as the ISS approaches retirement around 2030.
By Payload
News•Feb 24, 2026
Europe Is Helping Ukraine Resist a US Push for Peace at Any Price
European governments are stepping up to shield Ukraine from a U.S. push for a rapid peace settlement that would require territorial concessions. While Washington seeks a quick ceasefire, the EU has increased military aid by 67 percent in 2025 and approved...
By Chatham House – All Content
News•Feb 24, 2026
GitHub Issues Abused in Copilot Attack Leading to Repository Takeover
Security firm Orca disclosed a critical vulnerability in GitHub Codespaces that lets attackers exfiltrate the automatically generated GITHUB_TOKEN and seize full control of a repository. The exploit, dubbed RoguePilot, leverages malicious content hidden in a GitHub issue, symbolic links, and...
By SecurityWeek
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Kalshi Clears ‘Backlog’ of Suspicious Activity, Plans to Disclose Actions Against Insider Trading – Decrypt
Kalshi, a regulated U.S. prediction‑market platform, has finished reviewing a backlog of suspicious trading activity. The effort, led by new head of enforcement Robert DeNault, uncovered multiple potential insider‑trading violations and other rule breaches. Kalshi plans to publicly disclose the...
By Securities Docket
News•Feb 24, 2026
Coty Launches AI-Driven Fragrance Concept Store in Hong Kong
Coty has opened “My Scent Edit,” an AI‑enhanced fragrance concept store inside Langham Beauty in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok district. The shop‑in‑shop showcases brands such as Calvin Klein, Gucci and Kylie Cosmetics, and offers AI‑driven digital consultations, an AI photo booth, and...
By Cosmetics Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
'If They Leave Mai as Is, There'll Be Riots' — Daigo Umehara Shares His Thoughts About the Upcoming Patch for...
Capcom will release the new Street Fighter 6 character Alex on March 17, 2026, alongside a sweeping balance patch aimed at calming community frustration over previous updates. Veteran player Daigo Umehara warned that the unaltered Mai Shiranui could spark player riots, calling for immediate nerfs....
By EventHubs
News•Feb 24, 2026
Herat Panchal Joins First Economy as Chief Growth Officer
First Economy has created a chief growth officer role and appointed Herat Panchal to lead it. Panchal will design integrated growth frameworks that unite brand, media, partnerships, and performance functions. He brings dual expertise from the publisher and agency sides,...
By afaqs! (India)
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Energy Control Will Dictate AI Power and Competition
$12B FOR AI. BUT WHO OWNS THE SWITCH? This week, Amazon committed $12 billion to AI data centers in Louisiana, part of what could reach $200 billion in capital expenditures this year. I’ve been studying automation and AI for decades. What strikes...
By Pascal Bornet
News•Feb 24, 2026
TRAI Unveils IMT Spectrum Auction 2026 Plan: 600 MHz Incentives, 6 GHz Reserve, Lower Net-Worth Norms
TRAI released recommendations for the 2026 IMT spectrum auction, encompassing bands from 600 MHz to 26 GHz and using a simultaneous multiple‑round format. The regulator cut the net‑worth eligibility to ₹50 crore per LSA (₹25 crore for Jammu & Kashmir and Northeast circles) to...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 24, 2026
Kyndryl and University of Liverpool to Spearhead Health Innovation with Agentic AI
Kyndryl and the University of Liverpool’s Civic Health Innovation Labs have launched a partnership to apply Kyndryl’s Agentic AI Framework to co‑develop blueprints for next‑generation healthcare technologies. The first phase will generate conceptual AI projects, emphasizing conversational agents that help...
By AiThority
News•Feb 24, 2026
Delhi Drive Report January 2026: Airtel, Jio Lead in 5G Speeds, MTNL Records Higher Drop Call Rate
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s January 2026 drive test in Delhi shows Airtel and Jio (Reliance Jio Infocomm) dominating 5G data performance, with Jio achieving the highest average download speed of 267 Mbps and Airtel leading upload speeds at 31 Mbps....
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 24, 2026
ACI World Reveals Best Airports for Customer Experience in 2025
The Airports Council International (ACI) World announced its 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards, recognizing 100 airports with 195 honors across categories from staff dedication to cleanliness. The awards arrive as global passenger traffic is projected to hit 9.8 billion in 2025...
By Airport World
News•Feb 24, 2026
Neutrogena Owner Agrees $4.7 Million Settlement over Skin360 Biometric Data Privacy Claims
Johnson & Johnson’s consumer arm, now Kenvue, agreed to a $4.7 million settlement over claims that its Neutrogena Skin360 app captured and stored users' facial biometric data without proper consent, violating Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Plaintiffs alleged the app...
By Cosmetics Business
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
The Post-Scale Media Model Is Taking Shape in Gaming Journalism
Gaming journalism is pivoting from large, ad‑driven operations to lean, subscription‑focused models. Mothership reached 2,000 paying subscribers within a week of launch, while worker‑owned sites like Jank and Aftermath are gaining traction with modest fees. The contraction of legacy outlets...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 24, 2026
Distinctive and Engaging – Zetland Hoping to Hit the Right Tone with Its Expansion Strategy
Zetland, Denmark’s audio‑first news publisher with over 40,000 paying members, is scaling its mission‑driven, ambassador‑campaign model across Europe. After a successful Finnish launch, Uusi Juttu, the company reached 20,000 members and is now rolling out Demo in Norway, hitting its...
By WAN-IFRA
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•0 min
Tariffs Are Down, But Uncertainty Is Back
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked authority to impose the emergency “Liberation Day” fashion tariffs, reducing the import levy to a baseline 10 percent with a possible rise to 15 percent. While the headline cut offers short‑term...
By The Business of Fashion Podcast (Spotify landing)
News•Feb 24, 2026
UrbanChain Adds Centrica Wind to Market
UrbanChain has integrated Centrica Energy’s 26.5 GWh per year on‑shore wind asset in Cambridgeshire into its renewable trading platform, embedding the supply within its operating layer to match generation with local demand in real time. The partnership aims to deliver fully...
By reNEWS
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
The Reconfiguration of Mexico’s Supply Chains
Mexico’s exports to the United States reached record levels last week, yet the country’s trade surplus with its northern neighbor contracted. Analysts attribute the paradox to a strategic reconfiguration of Mexican supply chains, increasingly funneling production toward the U.S. market...
By The Mexico Political Economist
News•Feb 24, 2026
Exclusive: Newtrace to Raise Pre Series A Funding Led by HDFC Bank
Climate‑tech startup Newtrace announced a Rs 28 crore pre‑Series A round, led by HDFC Bank with participation from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and existing backers. The funding, issued via 2,541 convertible preference shares, keeps the post‑money valuation flat at Rs 237 crore ($26 million). Proceeds will fund product...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 24, 2026
Sweetgreen Explores a New Menu Platform: Wraps
Sweetgreen is piloting three chicken‑based wraps—Classic Chicken Caesar, Chicken Jalapeño Ranch, and Chicken Salad Bacon Club—across New York, the Midwest and select Los Angeles locations. Each wrap contains over 40 grams of protein and is priced between $10.95 and under $15, positioning it...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
McDonald's Is Bringing Its Big Arch Burger to the U.S.
McDonald’s will roll out its half‑pound Big Arch burger in the United States on March 3 as a limited‑time offering. The sandwich, already a permanent menu item in the UK and sold in France and Canada, layers two quarter‑pound patties, white cheddar,...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
After Solid Year, First Watch Approaches 2026 with Caution
First Watch posted a solid 2025, achieving 3.6% same‑store sales growth and opening a record 64 restaurants despite a modest traffic dip. The chain projects 2026 same‑store sales growth of 1%‑3% and will temper expansion to 59‑63 new sites while closing...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Domino's Hopes Its Largest Franchisee Can Turn Things Around
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (DPE), the pizza chain’s largest franchisee with 3,500 stores across Asia‑Pacific and Europe, reported its first annual loss in a 20‑year public history and announced the closure of more than 300 locations, most in Japan. The franchisee’s...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Portillo's Is Still Learning What Not to Do From Texas
Portillo’s reported a 3.3% decline in fourth‑quarter same‑store sales and a 0.5% drop for the full year, driven largely by weak transaction growth in Texas. The chain announced new CEO Brett Patterson, succeeding interim CEO Mike Miles, who highlighted that...
By Restaurant Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Consumers Are Sending a Signal on Tech. Restaurants Should Listen
Consumers are increasingly demanding technology-driven experiences in restaurants, from mobile ordering to contactless payment. Recent surveys reveal a measurable shift toward digital convenience, prompting operators to reassess the balance between tech and traditional hospitality. Restaurants that integrate intuitive tech solutions...
By Restaurant Business
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Simplify Landing Page Copy to Double Conversions
Here's something that feels deeply wrong but the data is undeniable. When you write landing page copy at a professional reading level—the kind that sounds polished and sophisticated—it converts at 5.3%. When you simplify that same copy to a 5th-7th grade reading...
By Paul Boag
News•Feb 24, 2026
Notice: Competition: Innovation Support to Operations Phase 3 (Cycle 7)
The UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) programme has opened Phase 3, Cycle 7, inviting proposals that can be manufactured, cost‑competitive and reach Technology Readiness Level 6 within twelve months. Submissions must not exceed £350,000 in funding (with a ceiling of £1 million per project) and...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Capital Constellation Forms Strategic Partnership with Gallatin Point Capital
Capital Constellation announced a strategic partnership with Gallatin Point Capital to co‑invest in lower‑middle‑market companies across North America. The alliance combines Capital Constellation’s deep sector expertise with Gallatin Point’s operational platform and capital resources. Both firms will jointly source, evaluate,...
By Private Equity Wire
News•Feb 24, 2026
Taiwan Security Firm Confirms Flaw Flagged by CISA Likely Exploited by Chinese APTs
TeamT5, a Taiwan‑based cybersecurity firm, confirmed that CVE‑2024‑7694 – a privilege‑escalation flaw allowing malicious file uploads and arbitrary command execution – was likely weaponized by Chinese advanced persistent threat groups Slime57 and Slime62. The vulnerability, patched in August 2024, was exploited...
By SecurityWeek
News•Feb 24, 2026
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides Finds Calling as PE Backs Defense Industry
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides has taken a senior role at Ventus Industrial, a private‑equity‑backed firm targeting the defense industrial base. He says his mission is to accelerate shipbuilding capacity and help portfolio companies produce at the pace the Navy...
By PE Hub
News•Feb 24, 2026
Sodium-Ion Batteries Key to EU Competitive Edge, Says EESC President
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is pushing sodium‑ion batteries to the forefront of the EU’s industrial strategy, urging the next 2028‑2034 Multi‑Annual Financial Framework to allocate dedicated funding. EESC President Séamus Boland argues that sodium‑ion technology offers a...
By pv magazine
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Why Maintenance of Certification Varies Widely: A System in Crisis
Maintenance of certification (MOC) for physicians varies dramatically across specialties and states, creating a fragmented, costly system with little evidence of patient‑outcome benefits. Boards under the ABMS set broad standards but allow autonomous, disparate requirements ranging from quarterly quizzes to...
By KevinMD
News•Feb 24, 2026
How Flo Mobility’s AI Stack & Robots Are Disrupting The Construction Sector
Flo Mobility has introduced AI‑driven autonomous mobile robots that transport construction materials without manual labor, promising up to 45% faster delivery and 50% cost reductions. The Bengaluru startup raised a $2.5 million pre‑Series A round, bringing its total funding to roughly ₹23 crore,...
By Inc42
News•Feb 24, 2026
The Voice of the Uyghur Post
The Uyghur Post, launched by activist Tahir Imin last November, is one of the few Uyghur‑language news sites, delivering daily stories and a weekly podcast to a diaspora audience of roughly 30,000 monthly readers. It was created to fill the...
By Columbia Journalism Review (CJR)
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Making Great Customer and Employee Relationships Stick with Stephen Baer
In a recent Amazing Business Radio episode, Stephen Baer explains how internal employee engagement directly fuels external customer experience. He argues that genuine, relationship‑focused interactions outperform surface‑level personalization and pure convenience. Baer highlights that companies investing in their people see...
By Shep Hyken – Customer Service Blog
News•Feb 24, 2026
Kenya Streamlines Access to Legal and Digital Identity
President William Ruto signed the Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, mandating at least one civil registration office in each of Kenya's 290 sub‑counties. The legislation streamlines birth and death registration, targeting remote and border communities that have struggled...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 24, 2026
Ireland Predicted to Make French Connection for Vehicle Buy
Ireland is preparing to replace its aging RG‑32M 4×4 armoured patrol vehicles and Piranha III 8×8 personnel carriers with platforms from France’s Scorpion programme. French media suggest the deal could also bundle CAESAR 155 mm self‑propelled artillery, even though Ireland has not...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 24, 2026
YouTube ‘in Talks’ to Stream Four More Live NFL Games
YouTube is in advanced talks to add four live NFL games to its platform, a package previously carried by the NFL Network and now part of the league’s broader media‑rights reshuffle following the $3 billion sale of its media division to...
By SportsPro Media
News•Feb 24, 2026
Identity Prioritization Isn't a Backlog Problem - It's a Risk Math Problem
Identity programs still rank remediation like IT tickets, ignoring context. The article argues that true prioritization must treat identity risk as a function of controls posture, hygiene, business impact, and user intent, not just checklist completion. When these factors align,...
By The Hacker News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Are Pets Coming To Garden Horizons?
Garden Horizons, a Roblox gardening simulator, closely follows the mechanics of the earlier game Grow a Garden, which featured hatchable pets with passive abilities. While developers have not confirmed any plans, community speculation suggests pets may arrive in a future...
By DroidGamers
News•Feb 24, 2026
Clair Obscur Cinematic Animator Joins The Witcher 4 Studio CD Projekt Red
Lucie Hennet, a cinematic animator known for polishing motion‑capture on the award‑winning *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, has joined CD Projekt Red’s Warsaw studio. At Sandfall Interactive she refined body and facial animation pipelines, turning raw Xsens data into cinematic‑grade performances. Hennet’s move coincides with...
By Video Games Chronicle
News•Feb 24, 2026
How the EU Is Deregulating Arms-Control to Be Like Any Other Industry
EU lawmakers are advancing the Defence Readiness Omnibus, a legislative package that would replace traditional export licences with General Transfer Licences, allowing unlimited, multi‑year transfers of military goods. The proposal also expands exemptions for intra‑EU and cross‑border partnerships, potentially covering...
By EUobserver (EU)
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Copper Must Stay Above $6 to Avoid Deflationary Dominoes
Atlas' Burden Shifting to $6 Copper? Bitcoin's Gravity Pull - Copper may need to remain above $6 a pound or else. If the economically and stock-market-sensitive industrial metal follows falling Bitcoin, iron ore, crude oil and Chinese government-bond yields, it...
By Mike McGlone
News•Feb 24, 2026
Fire at Cape Town International Airport Hits IT Services
A fire broke out on the landside of Cape Town International Airport on 24 Feb 2026, prompting ACSA to extinguish the blaze and confirm that all passengers and staff are safe. The incident disrupted the airport’s network and Wi‑Fi services, leading to...
By ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Copper Above $6 Offers Poor Risk‑Reward for New Longs
A Lot Riding on Copper Remaining Over $6 - Copper, the S&P 500 and US Treasury 30-year yield on the same scale may emphasize the implications of some normal reversion. That the metal hasn't had a year since 2021 without...
By Mike McGlone
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Google Experiments With Date‑Less Articles in Discover
Google is testing removing dates from articles in the Google Discover feed https://t.co/TB90cdSZ4z via @AndellDam confirmed by Google's @rajanpatel https://t.co/khavzoWVeu
By Barry Schwartz
Social•Feb 24, 2026
NVO Triple G Shows Higher 24‑Week Response Than LLY
Cross trial and China data caveats, but 19.7% at 24 weeks for $NVO triple G looks quite good. Probably a few % points better than $LLY triple G at 24-week timepoint. https://t.co/ylgf4vTEOq
By Adam May
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Trump’s Plan Threatens Press Freedom, Editorial Board Reacts
...and then they came for the journalists, and The Times Editorial Board chooses to speak up. Legally Creative, Democratically Dangerous: Trump’s Plan to Twist the News https://t.co/Fg0GBHE3WB
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Cyber Supply Chain Security Is Essential for National Resilience
Cyber supply chain security is no longer optional—it’s essential for resilience, innovation, and national security. Read the full piece: The Cybersecurity Challenges of the Supply Chain by @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/THnR3VKAJx #cybersecurity #technology #supplychain
By Chuck Brooks
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Japan's New Rare Earth Find Won't Shift Global Supply
Japan has identified a large rare earth deposit of its own, but it's not going to change global supply dynamics. Here's the situation... #rareearths #japan #geopolitics https://t.co/2WX7oeO6Jm
By Peter Zeihan