News•Feb 21, 2026
Balatro Dev Explains How He Got Into Coding, Says He's "Still Working" On Ver. 1.1 Update
Balatro, a card‑game sensation, was built entirely by solo indie developer localthunk. In a recent blog titled “Bad Grades,” he reveals he switched his college major to computer science in his senior year, driven by a passion for small‑scale game projects. The game originated from an ambitious Risk‑style prototype he tinkered with for over two years without a formal roadmap. While details are scarce, the developer confirms he is still working on the long‑awaited version 1.1 update.
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Florida Tourism Hits Record Highs Despite Drop in Some Foreign Visitors
Florida’s tourism industry posted a record 140 million visitors last year, the highest ever, driven largely by domestic travelers. While overall arrivals surged, Canadian and some European visitor numbers fell amid political tensions and economic pressures. The state responded by adjusting...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 21, 2026
Boombl4: "We're Trying to Figure Out Our Game as a Team"
BetBoom advanced to the Roman Imperium Cup V semi‑finals after a 2‑1 win over 100 Thieves, rallying from a 12‑4 deficit on Nuke and clinching the decisive map on Ancient. The victory highlighted a standout performance from rookie d1Ledez, who is...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 21, 2026
Last Chance for Australians to Send Message to the Universe on Voyager Project’s 50th Anniversary
Australia’s Powerhouse Museum is offering a final chance for citizens to record a voice message for deep‑space broadcast in honor of Voyager’s 50th anniversary. The HUMANS (Humanity United with MIT Art and Nanotechnology in Space) project, which already has more...
By The Guardian - Space
News•Feb 21, 2026
Judge Gives UPS Green Light for $150,000 Buyouts to Drivers
A federal judge in Massachusetts rejected the Teamsters’ request for an injunction, allowing UPS to move forward with its $150,000 voluntary driver buyout program. The "Driver Choice" offer targets frontline parcel‑delivery employees, promising a lump‑sum payment and a permanent waiver...
By FreightWaves
News•Feb 21, 2026
What Is the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization?
The Asia‑Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) is an intergovernmental body headquartered in Beijing that unites eight member states and several observers to pool satellite resources, data, and expertise. Since its launch in 2008, APSCO has facilitated shared satellite constellations, a...
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 21, 2026
Safe Ultrasound Opens Brain Barrier via Tight Junctions
Researchers have detailed how focused ultrasound safely and reversibly opens the blood‑brain barrier by transiently reorganizing tight‑junction proteins. The study shows that pulsed ultrasound creates a brief paracellular window that permits therapeutic agents to reach brain tissue without causing inflammation...
By Bioengineer.org
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Republicans Revive Fringe Theory to Shield Gerrymanders
Facing mounting setbacks to their nationwide gerrymanders, Republicans are dusting off a fringe legal theory to block voter referendums, court-ordered maps and other democratic safeguards that threaten their edge. https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/to-protect-gerrymanders-republicans-try-to-revive-dangerous-theory/
By Marc Elias
News•Feb 21, 2026
Final Fantasy VII Sells over 15.5 Million Copies (UPDATE)
Square Enix announced that the original Final Fantasy VII has now sold over 15.5 million copies worldwide, up from 15.1 million reported in June 2025. The figure counts only the classic game across all platforms, excluding any remakes or spin‑offs. This makes FFVII...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Patch in the Works to Address Progression Bug (UPDATE)
SEGA released patches for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties on the Switch 2, addressing critical progression bugs that could trap players. In Yakuza Kiwami 3, loading a save in Purgatory during Chapter 9 altered the in‑game time and blocked the “Find Tamiya’s limousine” event. Dark Ties suffered...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Figure Technology Faces Major Data Breach Impacting Nearly One Million Customers
Figure Technology Solutions, the largest non‑bank home‑equity lender, disclosed a data breach affecting roughly 967,000 customer accounts. The breach resulted from a social‑engineering (vishing) attack on a single employee, allowing the ShinyHunters group to exfiltrate personal identifiers such as names,...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games Getting Physical/Digital Switch Release March 5, 2026 (UPDATE)
System 3 announced The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games for Nintendo Switch, slated for a March 5 2026 launch. The compilation bundles the three original Last Ninja titles, a Ninja Remix edition, and classic System 3 hits International Karate, IK+, and Bangkok Knights,...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Southwest Priority Credit Card Review: Earn 4X Points, Free Bag, Free Seats, Priority Boarding, And More
Southwest’s Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card carries a $229 annual fee but offers a hefty welcome package that includes a Companion Pass through Feb 2027 and 40,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend. Cardholders earn 4X points on Southwest purchases, 2X at gas stations...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 21, 2026
Zweih: "I Hoped We Were Going to Make One Playoff in the First Season; It's Insane"
PARIVISION upset MOUZ in a two‑map series to book a spot in the PGL Cluj‑Napoca grand final, marking the squad’s second major final appearance of the year. The team, led by captain Dzhami “Jame” Ali and newcomer Ivan “zweih” Gogin,...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 21, 2026
Ephrin-A1–EphA2 Signaling: New Fracture Prevention Target
Researchers have identified the Ephrin‑A1/EphA2 signaling axis as a promising therapeutic target for preventing osteoporotic fractures. Preclinical studies demonstrated that blocking EphA2 activity enhances bone formation and improves microarchitecture in mouse models of age‑related bone loss. The findings suggest that...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Feb 21, 2026
Niantic Recaps Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles
Niantic wrapped up Day One of Pokémon GO Fest: Kalos at the Rose Bowl, drawing over 10,000 trainers. A surprise Super Mega Raid featured Mega Dragonite, which will also appear during Mega Night on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday tickets sold out, while Sunday...
By GoNintendo
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
How to Move Avios Points Between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair (Video)
Frequent Miler explains how to move Avios points among British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair and Loganair. The guide walks users through signing up for each program, ensuring identical profile details, and using the “Move Avios” tool on Avios.com. Transfers...
By Frequent Miler
Social•Feb 21, 2026
FAA Predicts Fatal Space Debris Every Two Years
An FAA report predicts someone will die roughly every 2 years due to incoming space debris. This research could save lives by forecasting danger zones.
By Pamela L. Gay
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Shipping Industry Faces Legal, Political, and Trade Turbulence
What the Ship (Ep139) 1⃣ Supreme Court's Tariff Decision & President Trump's Reaction 2⃣Shipping Stocks 3⃣North American Shipbuilding 4⃣The IMO, Stateless Ships &False Flags 5⃣Container Trade Video: https://youtu.be/oy057GWUxbM
By Salvatore Mercogliano
News•Feb 21, 2026
Defence at the Final Frontier: Space and U.S.-India Prospects
The $1.5 billion NISAR satellite, a joint NASA‑ISRO venture, showcases the deepening U.S.–India space partnership. India’s Make‑in‑India agenda is accelerating indigenous defense‑related space capabilities, from ISR payloads to resilient communications. Meanwhile, China’s anti‑satellite tests and Pakistan’s growing space ties heighten regional...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 21, 2026
Switch eShop Charts for Feb. 21st, 2026
Nintendo’s Switch eShop chart for February 21, 2026 reveals the platform’s top‑selling titles across all games and download‑only categories. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate leads the all‑games list, followed by a mix of flagship Nintendo franchises such as Pokémon Legends, Mario Galaxy, and...
By GoNintendo
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
The Pricing Pulse: Forensic Collection, Examination, and Testimony Insights From the Winter 2026 eDiscovery Pricing Survey
The Winter 2026 eDiscovery Pricing Survey of 53 U.S.-centric participants reveals stable hourly rates for forensic collections—$250‑$350 for both onsite and remote work—while remote services show modest downward pressure and greater pricing model diversity. Per‑device pricing for desktops, laptops, and...
By ComplexDiscovery
News•Feb 21, 2026
Input Latency Sees Big Reduction for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Thanks to New Unofficial Mod
An unofficial “Latency Mod” released by modder BluJay reduces Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s input lag by roughly three frames offline and eliminates the additional four frames of artificial latency in online play. The change brings online responsiveness in line with...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 21, 2026
$5.2 Million NYC Restitution Deal Signals Tougher Oversight of Delivery Platforms
New York City officials announced a $5.2 million settlement with Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda for violating the city’s Minimum Pay Rate for delivery workers, compensating over 49,000 workers and requiring Uber to reinstate up to 10,000 deactivated couriers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani...
By Total Food Service
Social•Feb 21, 2026
15,000‑20,000 ISIS‑linked Detainees Now Free
"U.S. Intelligence Says at Least 15,000 at Large After ISIS Detention Camp Collapses in Syria" @WSJ https://t.co/a96xFMH9Yd U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that 15,000 to 20,000 people, including Islamic State affiliates are now at large in Syria, after an exodus from...
By John Spencer
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Nuclear Costs Billions, Takes Decades—Solar Wins
New nuclear is crazy-and useless $47.2 bil for 3.26 GW Hinkley Point C=$14.5/W vs $1/W for solar and wind And HPC will take 22 years from planning to operation (2008-2030), vs 1-3 for PV/wind Similar statistics for Vogtle Vaporware SMRs are worse https://t.co/M80o9ICaUb
By Mark Z. Jacobson
News•Feb 21, 2026
Using NMOS and Ember+ to Control IP Codecs
Audio codec manufacturers are adopting open protocols NMOS and Ember+ to streamline IP‑based broadcast workflows. Tieline’s codecs now support NMOS IS‑04, IS‑05, and IS‑07 for discovery, connection management, and event handling, while Ember+ exposes a hierarchical parameter tree for granular...
By Radio World
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Supreme Court Reaffirms Congress Holds Tariff Authority
Distinguished Columbia Prof. Jeff Sachs on the Supreme Court finally crushing Trump’s tariffs: “The powers to impose duties are congressional, not presidential... Today the Supreme Court stood up... and said the President of the US must abide by the law.” https://t.co/Dg8fWzEyAP
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Venezuela: Underrated U.S. Geopolitical Triumph
Politics aside, Venezuela has been an enormous geopolitical victory for the US that is probably understated and not well understood by most.
By Quinn Thompson
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Crosslake Simulated Service Suspended Indefinitely (Update: Service Has Resumed)
A power outage between Bel‑Red and Downtown Redmond forced Sound Transit to suspend simulated service on the 2 Line, halting trains across the Eastside corridor. The agency issued a series of five contradictory alerts, leaving riders uncertain about which segments...
By Seattle Transit Blog
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Carrier Group Deployment Expands US Options, Limits Trump's Strike Plan
The Ford Carrier Strike Group is now in the Med. What does that signal about US strike options on Iran and why might Trump's preference for limited strikes not go according to plan? I discussed the escalation risks with @JMathieuReports...
By Becca Wasser
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Integration of Digital and Human Creates Competitive Edge
Competitive differentiation today comes from integration. It is about connecting digital capability with human experience in a way that feels seamless to the customer. https://t.co/Jk20pooXPJ
By Jim Marous
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Another Artemis II Issue Arises (Update)
NASA had slated a no‑earlier‑than‑March 6 launch for Artemis II, but an unexpected interruption in helium flow through the Space Launch System’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage forced the agency to consider rolling the rocket and Orion spacecraft back to the Vehicle Assembly...
By NASA Watch
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Nvidia's $30B OpenAI Stake Turns Hardware Into Equity
Nvidia reportedly invested $30B in OpenAI, its own major customer. The chip maker powering AI now has equity in the models running on it. When hardware becomes equity, your AI vendor list has a silent shareholder at the table. Source: https://t.co/KNtNLIRTOQ
By Yves Mulkers
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Keane: Air Campaign Could Pave Way for Iran Regime Change
“To set the conditions for regime change…” General (ret) Keane No ground operation but extensive air campaign for offense and defense goals
By John Spencer
News•Feb 21, 2026
99 Nights in the Forest Bat Guide
The 99 Nights in the Forest Bat is an invincible, blind enemy that appears only in the game’s underground Caves and Bat Caves. It attacks with a disorienting screech and summons cultist mobs, making direct combat futile. Because it cannot...
By Pocket Tactics
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Tariff Refunds Benefit Importers, Not Shoppers
A tariff “refund” mostly goes to whoever wrote the tariff check: the importer of record. That’s not the same person who paid more at the register. So refunds -- if they're offered -- might sound like consumer relief, but in...
By Justin Wolfers
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Alt‑right Moral Panic Threatens Reproductive and LGBTQ Internet Freedoms
Why are we listening to an alt right Christian fundamentalist, who thinks selfies are moral decay and women’s bodies should be regulated by the government, feed a moral panic that is being used to strip repro rights content, LGBTQ ppl...
By Taylor Lorenz
News•Feb 21, 2026
Action Adventure Games Where You’re Actually the Villain
The DualShockers piece curates eight action‑adventure titles that cast the player as the story’s antagonist, from classic shooters like BioShock to indie horror such as Cry of Fear. Each entry highlights release data, platform reach, and how the game’s mechanics...
By DualShockers
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Combined DNA and Methylation Analysis Reveals Colon Cancer Risks
By systematically assessing both DNA sequence variants and methylation, we're learning a lot more about risk of (and protection from) colon cancer @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/eA0Y0lrntr https://t.co/5iL4sg0rRC
By Eric Topol
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Artemis II Delayed; March Launch Ruled Out
Updated with Isaacman's clarification that March definitiely is off the table and they will roll back to the VAB. Artemis II Delayed Due to Upper Stage Problem https://t.co/r8yzfcIJ9Q
By Marcia Smith
Social•Feb 21, 2026
AI Polymorphic Threats Prompt Rethink of Cybersecurity
AI Polymorphic Threats Are Forcing A Rethink Of Cybersecurity by @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/bLFH7errME #cybersecurity #ai #tech @Forbes
By Chuck Brooks
Social•Feb 21, 2026
AI Films Threaten Theatrical Distributors, Not Major Studios
This would impact theatrical distributors more than big studios. All studios need to figure out is how to approve IP for distribution and take a share of revenue. Distribution model still looking two fiscal quarters ahead while these AI movies...
By Andrew Rosen
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Artemis II May Launch in April; SLS Rollback Considered
We might be looking at April for Artemis II. Rollback to the VAB for the SLS rocket is on the table.
By Felix Schlang
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Iran’s $20 B Boeing Order Vanished After Deal Collapse
Under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Iran ordered 110 Boeing jets — 80 for Iran Air (77W, 777-9, 737 MAX) & 30 737 MAX for Aseman signed in 2016–17…deal value $20 billion at list prices After Trump admin withdrew Iran deal...
By Alex Macheras
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Russia's Economy Surpasses Japan Amid Kuril Islands Dispute
As Russia and Japan arm wrestle over the Kuril Islands, Russia’s economy outpaces Japan. https://t.co/Y7wv29WjpH
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Cynical Support Aims for Top‑Down Control of Speech
They do understand it, they just cynically support that mission because they want top down control over our information landscape and online speech.
By Taylor Lorenz
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Risen Energy Introduces Full Liquid Cooling for 131 kW Storage
Risen Energy adds full liquid cooling to 131 kW/261 kWh C&I storage unit #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/WaJHUYwp2n
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Brent Spreads Widen Sharply as Front‑month Jumps
Where's the Glut? Brent 12-month spread widened $1.79 (52%) 6-month spread widened $0.68 (30%) for the week ending February 20 Front-month price increased $4.01 from $67.75 to $71.76 #energy #OOTT #oilandgas #WTI #CrudeOil #fintwit #OPEC #Commodities #commoditiesmarket https://t.co/GkGOzWLZRj
By Art Berman Blog
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Trump Hikes Global Tariff to 15%, Signaling Trade Upheaval
Trump raises his global tariff from 10% to 15%. All in one day. His geopolitics and geoeconomics. Is this it? Or will he do more that affects trade, supply chains, and logistics?
By Tom Craig