News•Feb 23, 2026
Ubisoft Appoints New Assassin’s Creed Brand Leadership Team
Ubisoft’s Vantage Studios has installed a new three‑person leadership team to steer the Assassin’s Creed franchise. Martin Schelling will oversee overall brand strategy, Jean Guesdo will direct creative content, and Francois de Billy will champion production excellence. All three bring decades of experience from flagship titles such as Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla. The team joins existing leaders Andree‑Anne Boisvert and Lionel Hiller to coordinate cross‑brand initiatives.
By Gematsu
Social•Feb 23, 2026
US Navy Massing Carriers and Destroyers Near Iran
There's a continued repositioning of Navy warships in and around the Middle East as the U.S. openly deliberates an attack on Iran. On Monday, there are eight U.S. warships in the Arabian Sea: - The carrier USS Abraham Lincoln - The destroyers USS...
By Dan Lamothe
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Cheap Chinese EVs: Attractive Until Companies Collapse
Cheap Chinese EVs are boon, until the company goes bust. "Neta Auto’s parent company filed for bankruptcy last year after failing to pay wages, stranding customers in Thailand without after-sales support. Singulato, Aiways, Byton, and Levdeo have all shut down." https://restofworld.org/2026/china-ev-exports-competition-price/
By Akshat Rathi
News•Feb 23, 2026
Imerys Halts British Lithium as Woodsmith Boosted by Anglo and Mitsubishi
French mining group Imerys announced that its British Lithium (IBL) project will be placed into “care and maintenance,” effectively pausing development. The decision comes as the UK seeks to build a domestic battery supply chain, and the move signals a...
By Mining Magazine
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Pixel Health Introduces One Thread™: An AI-Powered Experience Layer for Unified Patient Access
Pixel Health unveiled One Thread™, an AI‑powered experience layer that sits above existing EMR and technology stacks to unify patient portals, apps, websites, and contact centers. The platform provides a universal patient identity, personalized interactions, and automated workflow coordination while...
By Pixel Health Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability Pre-Application Consultation
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has launched a statutory pre‑application consultation for its Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) at Cawdor Barracks, with the consultation window closing on 23 March 2026. An extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been completed and all...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
How Health Systems Are Tackling Behavioral Health Fragmentation
Health systems are confronting fragmented behavioral‑health delivery through multiple tactics, including rapid expansion of telepsychiatry, creation of integrated pediatric health hubs, and the launch of dedicated behavioral‑health urgent‑care sites. In West Virginia, virtual visits now account for just over half...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 23, 2026
Guidance: OFSI General Licence INT/2024/4761108
On 28 May 2024 the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) re‑issued General Licence INT/2024/4761108 under Regulation 64 of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The licence authorises individuals to use retail banking services of a designated credit or financial institution, provided any payments...
By HM Treasury – Atom feed
News•Feb 23, 2026
Volvo Cars to Recall 40,000 Electric SUVs over Battery Fire Risk
Volvo Cars announced a recall of 40,323 EX30 electric SUVs after discovering that the high‑voltage battery packs can overheat and pose a fire risk. The recall targets both single‑motor extended‑range and twin‑motor performance variants, requiring replacement of the faulty modules....
By Business Insurance
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Prompts Boost Productivity Only Within Established Systems
“20 ChatGPT prompts to boost your productivity.” Useful? Yes. Transformational? Only if used correctly. Here’s the nuance most prompt collections miss 👇 1️⃣ Prompts don’t create productivity — systems do GTD, Pomodoro, Eisenhower, Ivy Lee… These frameworks worked before AI....
By Giuliano Liguori
News•Feb 23, 2026
Brussels’ Privacy Reforms Stumble Out the Gate
The European Commission’s digital‑omnibus package proposes to reshape the GDPR by redefining personal data, allowing pseudonymized information to fall outside strict privacy rules. National governments, led by the Cypriot Council presidency, have pushed back, warning the change could erode core...
By Politico Europe – Technology
News•Feb 23, 2026
Xenoblade Chronicles X: DE Is a Great Game, but the Switch 2 Edition Isn't for Everyone
Nintendo unveiled Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Edition, promising 1080p handheld resolution and up to 60 fps, with docked mode supporting near‑4K visuals. Reviewers praise the core game but criticize handheld AI upscaling, which creates artifacting and “crunchy” textures. The upgrade...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 23, 2026
Phaser PixUI: Open-Source UI Library for Pixel Art Games
Phaser PixUI is a new open‑source UI library built specifically for pixel‑art games using the Phaser 4 engine. It provides a set of crisp, integer‑scaled components—buttons, progress bars, text areas, and layout helpers—written in TypeScript with full type definitions. The library...
By Phaser – News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Tech Update: Zywave Unveils 4 New AI Agents; Cytora, Warren Group Partner to Improve Commercial Property Underwriting
Zywave unveiled four AI agents in its Winter 2026 release, already deployed with more than 35 insurance firms. The agents automate prospect identification, lead scoring, research enrichment, and outreach, while new platform features add TurboRater single sign‑on and expanded Benefits CPQ...
By Insurance Journal
News•Feb 23, 2026
The Bond Buyer Survey Shows Respondents' Concern About Politics
The Bond Buyer’s 2026 Predictions Survey, conducted with 74 public‑finance professionals, identified political uncertainty as the top five‑year threat to municipal finance, with 82% of respondents flagging it. Nearly half see tariff‑related volatility as a moderate to significant risk for...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Indonesia Restricts Crude Palm Oil Exports Waste
Indonesia confirmed that the ban on exporting crude palm‑oil mill effluent (POME) and used cooking oil (UCO) will remain in place, prioritising domestic energy security and its emerging aviation‑fuel sector. President Prabowo framed palm‑based residues as strategic feedstocks for a...
By Fastmarkets – Insights
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
MIT Engineers 3D Print Fully Functional Electric Motor
MIT engineers have unveiled a multi‑material 3D printer capable of fabricating a fully functional electric linear motor in a single print job. The system integrates four distinct extruders that handle conductive, magnetic, and standard plastic materials, allowing the motor to...
By Fabbaloo
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Flightradar24 Expands Global Coverage with Aireon Space-Based ADS-B Data
Flightradar24 announced integration of Aireon's space‑based ADS‑B data, extending its tracking beyond the 55,000‑receiver terrestrial network to oceans, polar and remote regions. The satellite feed updates aircraft positions every 15 minutes when out of ground coverage, shown with a blue...
By AvTalk – Aviation Podcast (show site)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Climate Change Goes Back to the Supreme Court -- Colorado Edition
The U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, the latest climate‑change tort suit filed by a local government against a fossil‑fuel producer. The Court not only adopted the petitioner’s question on whether...
By The Volokh Conspiracy
News•Feb 23, 2026
Atlantic Music Group Strikes Joint Venture with Indie Label Today Is Vintage
Atlantic Music Group announced a joint venture with indie label Today Is Vintage, founded by Swedish entrepreneur Rebin Shah. Today Is Vintage, operating from Stockholm, London and Los Angeles, has generated over 20 billion streams and more than 80 gold and platinum...
By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Permanent Insurance Rarely Worth It, Except Special‑Needs Cases
Ehh. This one is a bit too far. About ~5-10% of the time, a permanent insurance policy can be a good fit, and NO, I do not sell them. For example, if you have a business that has a partner...
By Kevin L. Matthews II
News•Feb 23, 2026
Video Growth Lead – Temporary
Lemonada Media is hiring a part‑time, temporary Video Growth Lead to boost its YouTube and short‑form video presence. The role, reporting to the SVP of Content & Production, will create, edit, and optimize video assets for shows like *Don’t Listen...
By Sounds Profitable
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Ukraine's Ground Forces Host Over 10,000 Foreign Volunteers
"Kostiantyn Milevskyi, Deputy Head of the Department for Coordination of Foreign Military Service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has said that volunteer soldiers from 75 countries have joined units of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, with around 600 volunteer soldiers...
By Rob Lee
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Olympic Gold Skate Propels Donna Summer's Streaming Surge
Donna Summer is hot again thanks to Olympic ⛸️ Alysa Liu’s Olympic Gold Skate Sends Donna Summer Streams Soaring: https://t.co/awwuTGQRmj via @sportico @germanotes w/ data from @luminate_data
By Scott Soshnick
News•Feb 23, 2026
Google Spinout Aalyria Achieves $1.3 Billion Valuation in Series B Round
Aalyria, a Google spin‑out focused on space‑based networking, closed a $100 million Series B round that lifts its valuation to $1.3 billion. The funding, led by Battery Ventures and J2 Ventures, will fund a one‑third staff increase and accelerate rollout of its Spacetime...
By SatNews
Social•Feb 23, 2026
C‑Suite and Front‑Line Miss AI Efficiency Gap
The AI efficiency gap: Why the C-Suite and the front line are living in different worlds by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/oDC8OKpx4r @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #TechNews #Sales #Marketing #Culture #Strategy https://t.co/ACegbrqNxG
By Tim Hughes
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Demand Risk Mitigation Details for Efficient Money Transfers
My unsolicited comms advice: if you're going to go on at length about making it more "efficient" to move money to places like Venezuela (sanctions risk) and Colombia (narcotrafficking/money laundering risk), also explain how (if?) you mitigate these risks. https://t.co/rN8g9ibBhf
By Jason Mikula
News•Feb 23, 2026
Dentsu Entertainment, Iconic Arts Partner to Create Brand-Oriented IP
Dentsu Entertainment announced a strategic partnership with Iconic Arts to develop original, brand‑centric intellectual property, emphasizing anime and serialized formats. The collaboration will initially serve Dentsu’s Japan‑US synergy initiatives, helping Japanese and global brands launch cross‑market franchises. Leveraging Iconic Arts’...
By Marketing Dive
Social•Feb 23, 2026
ONL Rejects $2.75 Offer, Provokes Kawa Proxy Battle
$ONL is a left-for-dead small-cap REIT spin-co. - Entered a cooperation agreement with Kawa Capital (~10%) and launched a strategic review - Kawa offered $2.75/sh last year (stock ~$2.55 today) - Board rejected it as undervaluing, triggering a proxy fight from Kawa. https://t.co/UAlAiUmg9p
By Dalius – Special Sits
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Treasury Unveils AI Lexicon and Risk Framework for Finance
Risk says "model risk." Tech says "ML system." Compliance says "automated decision tool." Legal says "algorithm." US Treasury just fixed this: AI Lexicon + Risk Framework for financial services. 230 control objectives. NIST-adapted. "Treasury releases AI lexicon and sector-specific risk framework"...
By Efi Pylarinou
News•Feb 23, 2026
Nevada Approves 21.6% Increase in Comp Loss Costs
The Nevada Division of Insurance approved a 21.6% increase in workers‑compensation loss costs effective March 1, citing state‑specific pressures rather than a national trend. Elevated large losses, flattening claim frequency, rising claim severity, and a $36,000 payroll cap that skews premium...
By Business Insurance
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Only 5% of CIOs Escape AI Pilot Purgatory
Pilot purgatory is where AI ROI goes to die. 💀 Break the cycle. Learn what the 5% of successful CIOs are doing differently in 2026. Full episode: https://t.co/dJs86sTyRD #CXOtalk #AIValue #CIO https://t.co/n8dG53BcbS
By Tim Crawford
News•Feb 23, 2026
Video: Watch 40 Minutes of WWE 2K26 Gameplay Showcasing Its New Features
WWE 2K26 is set to launch on March 13, with early access starting March 6 for premium edition owners. A 40‑minute hands‑on preview released by VGC showcases a new shared stamina‑reversal meter, the first season of the Ringside Pass featuring AAA...
By Video Games Chronicle
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Surgical Practice Efficiency: How to Fix a Broken System
Surgeon Paul Toomey describes how outdated phone and scheduling systems cripple surgical practice efficiency, leading to patient frustration and staff burnout. He identifies interruptions—missed calls, last‑minute cancellations, and lack of shared accountability—as the primary sources of wasted time. By redesigning...
By KevinMD
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Collaboration at Its Core: Launching Spain’s First Fully Integrated Spatial Omics Platform
IRB Barcelona has unveiled Spain’s first fully integrated spatial omics platform, uniting spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, histopathology, advanced microscopy and bioinformatics under one workflow. The facility draws on five core units to deliver an end‑to‑end pipeline from sample preparation through computational...
By BioTechniques (independent journal site)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Clash of Clans Unleash the Duke Community Event for March 2026: Details, How to Progress, Rewards and More
Supercell has launched the "Unleash the Duke" community event in Clash of Clans, running from February 24 to March 1, 2026. Players worldwide must complete daily global objectives to open dungeon doors, each revealing four hidden rewards but only one can be...
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 23, 2026
China Tests S2000 Grid-Connected High-Altitude Wind Turbine
Chinese startup Lin Yi Yuan Chuan Energy Technology successfully tested its S2000 airborne wind power system, a megawatt‑class platform that ascended to roughly 2,000 meters and fed electricity into the local grid. The maiden grid test produced 385 kWh, marking the first...
By CompositesWorld
News•Feb 23, 2026
Wieslander Published in Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences
Anna Wieslander, Director for Northern Europe, published an analysis in the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences critiquing the U.S. National Security Strategy released by the Trump administration in November 2025. She argues the strategy leaves Europe squeezed between an...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Feb 23, 2026
SHD Composites Commissions Wide-Format UD Prepreg, Film Coating Lines
SHD Composites has commissioned a 1,500‑mm wide‑format unidirectional prepreg line and an advanced film‑coating line, expanding its capacity to supply large‑scale, high‑performance composites for automotive, aerospace, marine and defence sectors. The new equipment, based on internal designs, enables rapid‑turn development...
By CompositesWorld
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
High Costs and Few Benefits From California’s Proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
California’s 2026 budget proposes a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) tax credit that lets diesel excise taxpayers offset liability by selling SAF. The credit, capped at $2 per gallon, could shave 10‑20 % or more from the state’s diesel tax base, potentially...
By Energy Institute Blog (UC Berkeley, Energy at Haas)
News•Feb 23, 2026
SGLT2s Linked to Lower Cardiorenal, Hepatic Risks in Type 2 Diabetes
A Taiwanese retrospective cohort of 24,259 adults with type 2 diabetes and liver cirrhosis found that initiating sodium‑glucose cotransporter‑2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) markedly reduced the risk of end‑stage kidney disease, acute kidney injury, major adverse cardiovascular events, all‑cause mortality, and hepatic decompensation...
By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Living with Mom and Dad at 30
Homeownership among 30‑year‑olds has dropped from 45% in 1990 to 30% today, driven primarily by a surge in those living with parents or roommates, which rose from 17% to 32%. Marriage rates for this age group have fallen sharply, reducing...
By Home Economics
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Modernising Case Management Systems: What Every Law Firm Needs to Know in 2026
Law firms are confronting sluggish, legacy case management systems that erode margins and impede AI adoption. A February 26 webinar hosted by LIMA’s product head Ollie Potts will outline why CMS optimisation has become a profitability and data‑strategy priority. Attendees...
By Legal IT Insider
News•Feb 23, 2026
GOG Agrees with Ultrakill Publisher Boss that "the Future of Preservation Is Decided by Players Who Give a S**t"
New Blood Interactive CEO Dave Oshry praised GOG’s game‑preservation and modding focus but warned that its future depends on player engagement. GOG responded, echoing his sentiment and urging the community to buy DRM‑free titles, vote on the Dreamlist, and join GOG...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 23, 2026
IKKS Belgium Bankrupt, Dozens of Jobs at Risk
The Belgian arm of French fashion retailer IKKS has been declared bankrupt, prompting the closure of about a dozen company‑owned stores and putting dozens of jobs at risk. While franchise locations may continue operating, the subsidiary’s failure follows a broader...
By Retail Detail (EU)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Aveva Buys First Green Jet Fuel Certificates Five Years Early
Aveva announced it has completed its first major purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFcs) five years ahead of its World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition commitment. The certificates were bought from British Airways, which sources the fuel from renewable...
By Control Global Blogs
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
District Court Reinforces Role of Article III Standing Limits in Post-Cunningham ERISA Litigation
A federal district court in North Carolina dismissed a 401(k) plan participants’ prohibited‑transaction and fiduciary‑breach claims against Bayada Home Health Care, finding they lacked Article III standing and presented only speculative allegations. The plaintiffs failed to show that advisory or record‑keeping...
By Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Blog
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Don’t Overengineer Procurement: Match Solutions to Problem Scale
“Some #procurement change initiatives end up applying a Rolls-Royce solution to a mini-car problem, resulting in the high risk of ineffectiveness.” 🔗 https://t.co/6TgpmcYe7z #purchasing #supplychain https://t.co/k9MI9F8Iuj
By Sigi Osagie
News•Feb 23, 2026
Exolaunch Integrates Five Satellites in Isar’s Spectrum Rocket
Exolaunch has completed integration of five university CubeSat payloads for Isar Aerospace’s second launch attempt, slated for 19 March 2026 from Norway’s Andoya spaceport. The payloads—CyBEEsat, TRISAT‑S, STS1, Platform 6 6UXL and FramSat1—represent student projects from Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Bulgaria and Norway. Isar’s first...
By Behind the Black
News•Feb 23, 2026
KFC Is Piloting Two Value Platforms
KFC is testing two distinct value platforms in Ohio and Florida from late February through March, offering flat‑rate bundles at $8 and $10 respectively. The Ohio market provides an everyday all‑day menu with choices of tenders, wings or nuggets, while...
By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)