News•Feb 23, 2026
Pro:Direct Sport Unveils World-First PD:FC Concept Store in Manchester
Pro:Direct Sport launched the world‑first PD:FC concept store in Manchester, a two‑floor, 9,180 sq ft flagship on New Cathedral Street inside the Arndale centre. The immersive space blends the brand’s online heritage with performance‑driven retail, featuring a 3D foot‑scanning machine and curated lifestyle collections inspired by football culture. Opening on 21 February 2026, the store aims to become a hub for players, coaches, fans and creatives, with a launch event on 28 February offering exclusive prizes and guest appearances. The concept underscores Pro:Direct’s evolution from a Devon‑based family shop to a global football‑focused retailer with eight million social followers.
By A1 Retail Magazine (UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Ubisoft CEO Touts “Disciplined Workforce Management” While Defending Giving His Son the Keys to Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot announced new Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry installments while outlining a €200 million cost‑reduction plan that includes selective restructuring and tighter workforce management. The company is reorganising into autonomous "creative houses" such as Vantage Studios, which will oversee...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 23, 2026
Debt Restructuring Is Senegal’s Best Bet
Senegal’s public debt has surged to roughly 132% of GDP, placing the country in a severe fiscal bind. With limited access to cheap financing, the government faces a stark choice between costly debt service and a structured debt‑restructuring process. Analysts...
By Project Syndicate — Economics
News•Feb 23, 2026
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Airline Miles On Apple Purchases
Apple shoppers can earn a limited‑time boost of 3.5‑ to 4‑times airline miles per dollar through four major airline shopping portals. The promotion runs on February 23 2026 and applies to most Apple products except flagship iPhones, Vision Pro, and several accessories. Alaska...
By One Mile at a Time
News•Feb 23, 2026
Ukraine Says Cyberattacks on Energy Grid Now Used to Guide Missile Strikes
Russian cyber actors targeting Ukraine’s energy grid have shifted from causing immediate outages to gathering intelligence that guides missile strikes. By mapping facilities, tracking repair crews, and monitoring recovery rates, they provide real‑time data that improves strike accuracy. The number...
By The Record by Recorded Future
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Cybersecurity Is the New Food Safety: How Restaurants Can Protect Their Digital Kitchens
Restaurants are evolving into digital ecosystems, relying on cloud POS, loyalty apps, and third‑party delivery platforms. This shift creates a broader attack surface, making cybersecurity as vital as food safety for protecting brand trust. Leaders are adopting defense‑in‑depth strategies, unified...
By Modern Restaurant Management
News•Feb 23, 2026
STAT+: Gilead to Buy Arcellx in Nearly $8B Deal
Gilead Sciences announced a $7.8 billion acquisition of Arcellx, pricing the deal at $115 per share—a 79% premium to the prior close. The agreement includes an additional $5 per share contingent on future sales milestones. Central to the transaction is anito‑cel,...
By STAT (Biotech)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
What’s Fueling Food Truck Momentum?
The U.S. food‑truck sector is projected to reach $2.8 billion by 2026, according to IBISWorld. Research by the Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) evaluated the 200 largest metros and ranked New York City, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami and Houston as the...
By Modern Restaurant Management
News•Feb 23, 2026
PlayStation Gameplay Chart, Week Ending February 22nd, 2026
The PlayStation Gameplay Chart for the week ending February 22 2026, compiled from over 2.9 million active accounts, lists Fortnite as the most-played title followed by Roblox and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Free‑to‑play and cross‑platform games dominate the top ten, while EA...
By TrueTrophies
News•Feb 23, 2026
How Is Georgian Rail Freight Adapting to the Current Geopolitical Landscape?
Georgia’s rail freight accounts for about 10‑12% of national cargo volume but roughly 30% of transit flows, underscoring its strategic role in Eurasian connectivity. After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, rail volumes surged 22% in 2022 and turnover jumped...
By RailFreight.com
Social•Feb 23, 2026
IEEPA Refunds Require Complex Paperwork, Not Automatic
On the IEEPA ruling and refunds. As we see many posts saying that it will be the importer who gets the money back, it’s good to remember that this will not be an easy process. Just like in the UK,...
By Dr. Anna Jerzewska
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Mark Your Calendar: BA CEO Sean Doyle Speaks 12 March
Heads up! Mark diaries for RAeS Heathrow Branch lecture, 12 March with @British_Airways CEO Sean Doyle #avgeek #britishairways https://t.co/43KuoybuxB https://t.co/8f3b2zQ28m
By Tim Robinson
News•Feb 23, 2026
GSMA Launches Innovation Fund to Accelerate Green Transition Through Mobile Technology
The GSMA has launched a global Innovation Fund offering £100,000‑£200,000 grants to small and growing enterprises that use mobile and digital technologies to accelerate the green transition in low‑ and middle‑income countries. The fund targets solutions that expand clean‑energy access,...
By GSMA Newsroom
News•Feb 23, 2026
Tencent Reportedly Shutter Open World Game Studio Which Had Drafted in Former Assassin’s Creed Director
Tencent has reportedly closed its TiMi Montreal studio, which was founded in 2021 to develop a AAA open‑world, service‑focused game for PC and consoles. The studio never shipped a title in its five‑year run, despite hiring former Assassin’s Creed creative...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 23, 2026
The Cold Chain Can’t Keep up – Smart Packaging Needs Real‑time Intelligence
Recent warnings from the Cold Chain Federation highlight that temperature failures could jeopardise UK food security and generate billions in waste. Traditional packaging alone cannot rescue products once they have been exposed to unsafe temperatures, prompting manufacturers to adopt real‑time...
By A1 Retail Magazine (UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Capital Markets Expected to Drive Big 6 Banks as Earnings Season Kicks Off
Canada’s Big Six banks are kicking off first‑quarter earnings with analysts forecasting solid capital‑markets and wealth‑management revenue, positive operating leverage and contained credit losses. Return‑on‑equity expansion is highlighted as the key upside catalyst, with many institutions already raising FY2025 targets....
By Financial Post — Finance
News•Feb 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery Posts Record Streaming Growth for 2026 Winter Olympics
Warner Bros. Discovery reported its strongest Olympic streaming performance to date during the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Games, with total hours viewed on HBO Max and discovery+ jumping 103% versus Beijing 2022. European markets delivered triple‑digit growth, and combined platform audiences...
By Broadband TV News
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
How FDA's Action Against Non-FDA-Approved GLP-1 Products Affects the Competitive Landscape
Jay Bregman, CEO of Andel, says the FDA’s pending crackdown on non‑FDA‑approved GLP‑1 compounds is long overdue and will target the burgeoning market of compounded semaglutide. He estimates roughly 1.5 million patients currently rely on these unapproved products, a figure he...
By Pharmaceutical Executive (independent trade outlet)
News•Feb 23, 2026
LaunderPay POS Solution Integrates Epson Thermal Receipt Printers
Epson announced that its m‑Series thermal receipt printers are now embedded in LaunderPay's all‑in‑one laundry POS platform, targeting wash‑and‑fold, delivery and dry‑cleaning operators. The integration delivers compact, high‑performance printing for receipts and bag tags while offering customizable receipt length to...
By Retail Customer Experience
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
NotebookLM for Lawyers: A Small Hammer for Big Document Problems
Google’s NotebookLM, an AI‑powered private notebook, lets lawyers upload up to 300 documents per notebook and query them with citation‑backed answers. The tool excels at digesting litigation files, clustering discovery material, and generating timelines, briefs, and cross‑examination outlines without pulling...
By Attorney at Work
News•Feb 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Film Chiefs Break Down Their Dominant Year: 'Everything Was Original Once'
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co‑chairs Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca celebrated a landmark year in which their 2025 slate generated over $4 billion at the box office and earned three Best Picture nominations – a feat not seen since...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 23, 2026
Why National Unmanned Aircraft System Policy Must Lead with Integration – Not Interception
The United States faces a pivotal shift in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) policy, urging a move from a counter‑UAS‑first narrative to an integration‑first strategy. Lawful drone operations must become visible through Remote ID, Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and public education,...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Korean-Dutch Partnership Pursuing Hydrogen Retrofit for Feeder Vessel
South Korean firm Vinssen and Dutch engineering company MANA have signed an MOU to develop a hydrogen fuel‑cell retrofit for an 800 TEU feeder vessel operating in the Baltic and Northern Europe. The partnership will first conduct a technical feasibility study...
By Offshore Energy
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Are Solid State Batteries Finally Here?
Donut Lab has engaged Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre to independently measure the performance and key characteristics of its solid‑state battery prototype. VTT will conduct the tests, document procedures, and publish full reports alongside detailed video walkthroughs. The results are...
By Asymco
News•Feb 23, 2026
Ransomware Gangs Advancing Moscow’s Geopolitical Aims, Romanian Cyber Chief Warns
Romanian officials say recent ransomware attacks on the country’s water agency, oil pipeline operator and coal‑based power producer were part of a coordinated Russian hybrid operation. Groups such as Qilin and Gentlemen, which speak Russian, claimed responsibility, linking the attacks...
By The Record by Recorded Future
Social•Feb 23, 2026
Ukrainian 67th Brigade Launches FPV Strike on Russian Molniya
Video from Ukraine's 67th Mechanized Brigade of an FPV strike on Russian Molniya positions. https://t.co/9Z0n5nY9vZ https://t.co/E1b1o5nmTK
By Rob Lee
News•Feb 23, 2026
Jobs Digest: Reshuffles at Xbox and Unity Plus Moves at Rovio, Hoyoverse, Google, Stillfront and More
Microsoft Gaming announced a top‑level reshuffle, with former CoreAI president Asha Sharma taking over as EVP and CEO and veteran Matt Booty becoming EVP and chief content officer. Unity added Bernard Kim to its board while co‑founder David Helgason and...
By Mobilegamer.biz
News•Feb 23, 2026
SQE Students Must Apply for Reasonable Adjustments Earlier Under New Rules
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revised its reasonable adjustments policy for SQE candidates, requiring applicants to submit adjustment requests and finalize plans before the seat reservation deadline. The change, first applied to October SQE2 bookings, aims to align the process...
By Legal Cheek (UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Massive US Air Force Warplane Movements in Bulgaria Raise Stakes for Iran Talks
The United States staged a fleet of KC‑135 tankers, C‑17s, C‑130s and transport Boeing 747s at Sofia International Airport, temporarily halting civilian flights on Feb. 23‑24. Bulgaria’s defence ministry said the presence supported NATO‑related training, while officials downplayed any link...
By Military Times
News•Feb 23, 2026
Banker Who Gave False Evidence Under Oath Has Sentence Reduced
A senior banker was convicted of providing false evidence under oath in a federal fraud case and subsequently had his prison term reduced on appeal. The original sentence, imposed for perjury and involvement in a $200 million loan scheme, was cut...
By Law Society Gazette (UK)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
The F-14 Pilot Grounded After Leaving an EA-6B Unescorted to Strafe an Iraqi Ground Target During Desert Storm
During Operation Desert Storm, F‑14 Tomcats struggled to engage Iraqi aircraft because older A/B models lacked modern IFF and relied heavily on AWACS. Frustrated pilots turned to ground‑attack missions, and one VF‑14 crew abandoned an EA‑6B Prowler escort to strafe...
By The Aviation Geek Club
News•Feb 23, 2026
Rohde & Schwarz Advances Airport Security with Walk-Through Scanning Technology
Rohde & Schwarz has introduced the QPS Walk2000, a millimeter‑wave walk‑through scanner that uses AI and machine learning to detect both metallic and non‑metallic threats in real time. The system allows passengers and staff to walk through at a normal pace...
By Airports International
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Leanshoring: Winning with Customers by Bringing the Business Closer
Global supply‑chain shocks and tariff volatility are prompting U.S. firms to reconsider offshoring. Jim Womack’s "leanshoring" model combines lean manufacturing with reshoring, demanding a full‑cost analysis that accounts for risk, intellectual property and skill loss. GE Appliances illustrates the approach,...
By Lean Enterprise Institute – The Lean Post
News•Feb 23, 2026
Qualcomm–Tata Tie-Up for Automotive Module Manufacturing
Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics have signed a partnership to produce Qualcomm Automotive Modules at Tata's new semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Assam, India. The $3 bn greenfield plant will integrate Snapdragon Digital Chassis system‑on‑chips into ready‑to‑deploy automotive modules...
By Just Auto
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Pharma Pulse: MRNA Legal Wars and the Community Pharmacy Shield
BioNTech has filed a Delaware patent‑infringement lawsuit against Moderna, accusing the latter’s next‑generation COVID vaccine mNEXSPIKE of using BioNTech’s streamlined mRNA design. The disputed shot is projected to generate about 55 % of Moderna’s COVID revenue this season, making the case...
By Pharmaceutical Commerce (independent trade)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Porcher Industries Launches New Shape-Memory Thermoplastic Hybrid Textiles
Porcher industries unveiled a shape‑memory thermoplastic hybrid textile at JEC World 2026, merging glass, carbon or aramid fibers into a high‑areal‑weight fabric. The material drapes easily, remembers its shape, and cuts the number of plies needed, enabling complex 3‑D forming...
By JEC Composites
Podcast•Feb 23, 2026•1 min
Introducing The Exited Founder Podcast
The debut episode of the Exited Founder Podcast introduces the show's mission to share the stories of founders who have successfully exited their companies and now serve as M&A advisors. Hosted by ExitWise, the series will feature these entrepreneurs discussing...
By The Wise Exit
News•Feb 23, 2026
Mesa 25.3.6 Released as the Last Bug Fix for This Driver Series
Mesa 25.3.6 has been released as the final bug‑fix update for the 25 driver series, signaling the end of active maintenance for that branch. The patch addresses regressions in radeonsi, Venus, and ANV drivers, including a GL_FEEDBACK coordinate bug and...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 23, 2026
Marvell Aims to Localise Global Semiconductor Solutions for India: Navin Bishnoi
Marvell Technology is localising its global semiconductor portfolio for the Indian market, establishing R&D centres in Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad. The company is collaborating with Indian academia—IITs, NITs and IIITs—to build a talent pipeline and shape semiconductor curricula. Marvell’s data‑centre...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Scaling for Diverse Fleet Needs: How Many CCA Will Be Acquired per Crewed Aircraft?
The defence sector lacks a standard ratio of uncrewed to crewed aircraft, as collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) capabilities and national requirements differ widely. Medium‑altitude long‑endurance (MALE) CCAs are positioned as cost‑effective, low‑risk platforms that can operate in mixed formations with...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 23, 2026
The EBA Publishes Follow-Up Report on ICT Risk Assessment Under the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process
The European Banking Authority released a follow‑up to its 2022 peer‑review on ICT risk assessment under the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP). The report finds that competent authorities have markedly strengthened ICT risk supervision, largely due to the Digital...
By EBA – News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Hypnos Delivers Beds at Seaham Hall
Hypnos has equipped Seaham Hall, a historic Georgian country house turned coastal wellness resort, with its Signature Collection beds. The boutique hotel emphasizes sleep as a core component of its wellbeing program, aligning with the bedding maker’s focus on handcrafted...
By Sleeper
News•Feb 23, 2026
Approval Granted for Production Park Expansion
Production Park secured planning approval to expand its campus to nearly 30 acres, adding two new studios and over 70,000 square feet of commercial space. The development will also house a training and performance centre and enlarge the teaching facilities...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 23, 2026
Cult Beauty Trend Insights Reveal Wuthering Heights Beauty Is Set to Be the Biggest Trend of 2026
Cult Beauty’s trend report flags the "windswept romance" look, inspired by Margot Robbie’s appearance in the new Wuthering Heights film, as the biggest beauty trend for 2026. The aesthetic favors soft, flushed skin, diffused texture and understated makeup rather than...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Wine 11.3 Released with Vkd3d and Mono Upgrades
Wine 11.3 arrives with a suite of compatibility fixes aimed at improving Windows application and game performance on Linux. The release upgrades the bundled Mono engine to version 11.0.0 and vkd3d to 1.19, introducing new DirectSound FIR filtering and GPU...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 23, 2026
Northwell Temporarily Closes Beds, Cuts Jobs at Long Island Rehabilitation Facility
Northwell Health announced the temporary closure of a 30‑bed unit at its Orzac Center for Rehabilitation in Valley Stream, resulting in the layoff of more than 30 union workers, including licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and physical therapists. The...
By Crain’s New York Business
News•Feb 23, 2026
Attackers Exploit Ivanti EPMM Zero-Days to Seize Control of MDM Servers
Attackers are actively exploiting two critical Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) zero‑days (CVE‑2026‑1281 and CVE‑2026‑1340) that allow unauthenticated remote code execution. More than 4,400 EPMM instances are exposed on the public internet, giving threat actors full control of enterprise mobile...
By CSO Online – Security
News•Feb 23, 2026
Belgian Fashion Brand Signe Nature Opens Online Store
Belgian fashion label Signe Nature, part of the Tricobel group, launches its first online store after 25 years of exclusive physical retail. The e‑shop adds a digital channel to more than 300 multi‑brand outlets and ten Espace Mode stores. It...
By Retail Detail (EU)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
January-February Issue of Deal Lawyers Newsletter
The Deal Lawyers newsletter’s January‑February 2026 issue has just gone to print and is available online for subscribers. Targeted at M&A attorneys, private equity professionals, and corporate counsel, the publication curates rapid‑fire developments that shape dealmaking across jurisdictions. Its reputation...
By DealLawyers.com Blog
News•Feb 23, 2026
Partner Therapeutics Reports P-II (eNRGy) Post-Hoc Results on Zenocutuzumab for NRG1+ NSCLC
Partner Therapeutics presented post‑hoc data from its Phase II eNRGy study of zenocutuzumab (Bizengri) in 27 patients with advanced NRG1‑positive non‑small cell lung cancer who received at least three doses beyond radiographic progression. Eight patients stayed on therapy for six months...
By PharmaShots