News•Feb 21, 2026
BYD Adds to China’s Expanding Automotive Footprint in Pakistan
Chinese EV maker BYD is set to begin local vehicle assembly in Pakistan, with a 25,000‑unit annual plant near Karachi slated for operation in the third to fourth quarter of 2026. The $150 million facility will make BYD the first electric‑vehicle assembler in the country after selling imported models since 2024. Chinese automakers now account for roughly 20% of Pakistan’s passenger‑vehicle market, buoyed by government tax incentives and reduced duties. BYD’s competitive pricing, ranging $20‑28k, directly challenges Japanese incumbents such as Toyota and Suzuki.
By KrASIA
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Provincial Environmental Rules Can Trump Federal Pipelines
So, for example, a province acting within its jurisdiction over matters of a local and private nature (e.g. local environmental protection) would be given priority over federal laws (e.g. pipeline construction) in the event of a conflict? https://t.co/83rqboK7pR
By Andrew Leach
News•Feb 21, 2026
Entravision Parts Ways with COO Jeffery Liberman
Entravision Communications announced the departure of President and Chief Operating Officer Jeffery Liberman, ending a nearly two‑decade tenure with the Spanish‑language broadcaster. Liberman, who rose from radio division president to COO in 2012, oversaw dozens of Univision‑affiliated TV and radio...
By The Desk
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Longi Achieves 27.25% Efficiency with Back‑Contact Cells
Longi builds 27.25%-efficient back-contact solar cells with high-resistivity wafers #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/a2j2Y1XWho
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
News•Feb 21, 2026
Feds to Axe Multi-Language Testing for Truckers
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a rulemaking that will require all commercial driver knowledge and skills tests to be administered exclusively in English, ending the current multi‑language options available in states like California. The change is part of a...
By FreightWaves
News•Feb 21, 2026
California Lawmakers Focus on Immigration This Session
California’s 2025 legislative session has seen a surge of bills, with immigration at the forefront. Key proposals include AB 1627, which would bar former ICE agents from law‑enforcement and teaching positions, and SB 1105, aimed at preventing local police from...
By Courthouse News Service
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
‘Send Help’ Producer Zainab Azizi’s Studio Filmmaking Playbook
Producer Zainab Azizi recounts her rise from a WME mailroom clerk to president of Raimi Productions, detailing how she shepherded the original comedy Send Help from a 2019 logline to a theatrical release. She explains moving the project from Columbia...
By No Film School
News•Feb 21, 2026
Bakersfield College Can’t Fire Professor for Anti-DEI Beliefs
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction preventing Bakersfield College from disciplining history professor Daymon Johnson for his anti‑DEI speech, while still allowing the college to require mandatory DEI training for faculty screening committee service. Johnson, who leads the right‑leaning...
By Courthouse News Service
News•Feb 21, 2026
Determine Limiting Crack Sizes and Remaining Life to Improve Your Next Equipment Inspection
The article explains how identifying limiting crack sizes before an inspection can streamline equipment assessments and guide repair decisions. It highlights the use of the Failure Assessment Diagram (FAD) from API 579‑1/ASME FFS‑1 to evaluate crack stability through the Kr (toughness) and...
By Inspectioneering
News•Feb 21, 2026
Behind the Bulletin: WRC Bulletin 599 Recommendations for Evaluating Resistance to Brittle Fracture for Carbon and Low Alloy Steel Equipment...
WRC Bulletin 599, released in 2023, delivers a comprehensive set of recommendations for assessing brittle‑fracture resistance in carbon and low‑alloy steel pressure vessels and piping. The bulletin critiques existing screening methods in ASME Sections VIII‑1, VIII‑2, B31.1, B31.3, B31T and API 579, exposing...
By Inspectioneering
News•Feb 21, 2026
Material Failure Investigation of High-Pressure Impulse Tubing
A recent investigation uncovered that a ½‑inch high‑pressure impulse line made of Tungum alloy on a North Sea platform failed due to mercury‑induced liquid metal embrittlement (LME). The leak was traced to aggressive mercury in the production fluid, which compromised...
By Inspectioneering
News•Feb 21, 2026
Sunsetting API RP 581, Part 2: RBI Quantitative POF Model Examples
The Inspectioneering article presents next‑generation quantitative RBI examples that tackle three key limitations of API RP 581: poor CML/TML data utilization, cumbersome piping modeling, and vague inspection recommendations. By applying probabilistic algorithms, the authors demonstrate how historic corrosion‑monitoring data can be...
By Inspectioneering
News•Feb 21, 2026
Piping and Pressure Vessel Failures Associated with Secondary Stresses
Secondary stresses, often hidden behind welding, temperature changes, and deformation, are a leading cause of piping and pressure vessel failures. The article highlights three case studies—a PWHT carbon steel pipe, a high‑temperature austenitic tube, and a boiler feed‑water system—where secondary...
By Inspectioneering
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Microsoft Gaming CEO Rejects Bad AI, Emphasizes Human Storytelling
In a new interview with Variety, new minted Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma says she has "no tolerance for bad AI.” “AI has long been part of gaming and will continue to be, but great stories are created by humans.” https://t.co/ETLocbkujP
By Geoff Keighley
News•Feb 21, 2026
Restoring Integrity: In-Situ Repair of Circumferential Weld Seams on a Vintage CO₂ Absorber
The Fauji Fertilizer Company’s Port Qasim plant performed an in‑situ rehabilitation of two circumferential weld seams on its vintage CO₂ absorber (C‑208), originally built in 1964 and relocated from the United States. The repair followed ASME Section VIII guidelines, employing heat‑treated...
By Inspectioneering
News•Feb 21, 2026
Progress Toward Fitness-for-Service Assessment of FRP Equipment
The Inspectioneering Journal highlights growing capabilities to perform fitness‑for‑service (FFS) assessments on fiber‑reinforced polymer (FRP) equipment. Since 2017, a series of technical articles have built a data foundation that bridges the gap between construction codes and real‑world operating conditions. While...
By Inspectioneering
News•Feb 21, 2026
Historic Supreme Court Decision Ends Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 ruling on February 20, 2026, striking down President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The decision, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, holds that the Constitution reserves...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 21, 2026
Reynolds Wrap Up: Developing and Applying FEMI Wisdom Leads to Success in FEMI Problem Solving
John Reynolds revisits the distinction between fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) knowledge and FEMI wisdom, emphasizing that accumulating a robust body of knowledge alone does not guarantee effective problem solving. He argues that wisdom—knowing when, how, and what to communicate—transforms...
By Inspectioneering
News•Feb 21, 2026
Failure and Residual Life Analysis of Service Exposed Hydrogen Reformer Tubes
The study examines premature failures of service‑exposed hydrogen reformer tubes used in steam‑reforming plants. It identifies creep rupture initiating at dendritic boundaries and localized overheating from burner misalignment as primary damage mechanisms. The research compares a failed bottom section with...
By Inspectioneering
News•Feb 20, 2026
2XKO Launches Novel Pilot Program to Give Players In-Game Rewards for Attending and Winning Local and Online Tournaments
Riot Games has launched a pilot program that grants in‑game 2XKO credits, avatar outfits, and a future title to players who attend, repeatedly compete in, or win local and online tournaments. The test is running in select U.S. locations, partnering...
By EventHubs
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Embark Studios Pauses The Finals Esports Efforts Following Conduct Concerns
Embark Studios announced a temporary halt to its outbound esports activities for The Finals after community concerns about player conduct surfaced. The studio said it consulted external legal counsel and concluded its actions were appropriate, but chose to pause to...
By Esports Insider
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
FC Online Named an Official Event at Korea’s National Youth Sports Festival
FC Online has been chosen as the sole title for the esports medal event at Korea’s 55th National Youth Sports Festival, scheduled for May 23‑24 at Busan Esports Stadium. This marks the first time esports will award medals at the...
By Esports Insider
Social•Feb 20, 2026
2026 Energy Storage Report Highlights Grid-Forming, Safety, Bankability
The Energy Storage Report 2026 out now: grid-forming, fire safety, bankability and more #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/yxP28eVG91
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
F‑16s Deploy Angry Kitten Pods for Enhanced EW Protection
F-16s Heading To Middle East Equipped With Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pods The Angry Kitten pods will give the fourth-generation fighters often tasked with the Wild Weasel missions much-needed extra protection. https://t.co/MR26YH0w6Z
By Tyler Rogoway
News•Feb 20, 2026
Krafton Introduces Terminus KIRA, Open-Source AI Agent Enhancing Game Development Workflows
Krafton unveiled Terminus KIRA, an open‑source AI agent designed to streamline game‑development workflows. Built as a desktop “virtual colleague,” KIRA repackages the internal KRIS system and adds self‑critique prompts to existing large language models. In Terminal‑Bench tests it achieved a 74.8%...
By Inven Global
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Your S/4HANA Partner, Not a Traditional Integrator
Clients hire us for S/4HANA projects because we act as an extension of their team. We have the expertise to implement S/4HANA, but without the typical system integrator agenda. We focus on your success, not just project size. #S4HANA #Consulting...
By Eric Kimberling
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Batteries and Grid Tech Rise to Top Priority
Very true this is why batteries and grid enhancing technologies are moving into the priority position.
By Jigar Shah
News•Feb 20, 2026
JD Power: EV Owners Are Ridiculously Satisfied With Their Cars
JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience study shows 96 % of EV owners would consider buying or leasing another electric car, the highest intent rate since the survey began in 2021. Satisfaction scores rose across the board, driven by expanded public...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 20, 2026
How Arintra’s Coding AI Helped Mercyhealth Boost Revenue by 5%
Mercyhealth, a 6‑hospital system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, deployed Arintra’s AI‑driven coding platform across 37 sites in 2023. The technology automates chart coding, writes medical codes directly into the EHR, and flags missed reimbursement opportunities. Since implementation, the...
By MedCity News
News•Feb 20, 2026
World of Warcraft Previews Midnight's Delves, With Improvements and a Special NPC Companion
Blizzard’s Midnight expansion arrives in ten days, introducing ten new Delves and a seasonal Nemesis Delve that expand the game’s narrative. Players will travel with the returning blood‑elf rogue Valeera Sanguinar, now an NPC companion offering all three support roles....
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 20, 2026
Where To Find Azure Kelp For A Portal In Hytale
Hytale’s early‑access players can craft Teleporters using Azure Kelp, a rare material found exclusively in the Azure Forest sub‑biome of Zone One. The kelp grows only in water at least two blocks deep and glows at night, making it easier...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 20, 2026
‘Wolfram’ Review: Warwick Thornton’s ‘Sweet Country’ Follow-Up Is Just as Ravishingly Bleak
Warwick Thornton’s new film “Wolfram,” a sequel to his acclaimed 2017 western “Sweet Country,” returns to early‑1930s Central Australia to dramatize the brutal tungsten mining imposed on Aboriginal communities. The story follows a half‑breed protagonist, child miners, and two outlaw...
By IndieWire
News•Feb 20, 2026
When Infrastructure Problems Become Energy Assets
Denver’s National Western Center repurposed two 72‑inch wastewater mains as a heat‑recovery source. By extracting waste heat from the constant‑temperature sewage flow, the system now provides low‑carbon heating and cooling for the campus. The solution avoided costly new boiler plants,...
By Quality Digest
Podcast•Feb 20, 2026•1h 10m
Ghost Robotics: Innovating for Safety
In this episode, Gavin Kenneally, CEO and co‑founder of Ghost Robotics, walks listeners through the company’s evolution from a startup to a leader in legged robotics, highlighting how four‑legged platforms outperform wheeled robots on rough terrain. He explains the critical...
By The Robot Report Podcast
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Building an Effective Surveillance Lexicon Policy
Bloomberg’s February 2026 article outlines how compliance teams can build effective surveillance lexicon policies amid evolving AI and regulatory scrutiny. It defines lexicons, explains their precision and transparency, and highlights challenges such as language drift and false positives. The piece recommends...
By Tech Disruptors
Social•Feb 20, 2026
NextPower Supplies Steel Frames for JinkoSolar Florida Plant
Nextpower supply steel frames for JinkoSolar factory in Florida #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/DI2iUubaD0
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Rising Dog Bite Claims Drive Insurance Innovation
Pet ownership in the U.S. now exceeds 94 million households, yet only one in ten rentals permits animals without restrictions. Dog‑related liability claims have surged, with the average bite claim nearing $69,000 and a 48% rise over the past decade. Property...
By Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL)
News•Feb 20, 2026
From Mental Health Issues to Cancer Care: AI Startups Reimagine Healthcare Access with Smart Diagnostics, Digital Tools, Tele-Doctors
At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, several startups unveiled AI‑driven solutions aimed at widening healthcare access. Clinics on Cloud introduced “Health ATMs” that combine on‑site screenings for 60+ conditions with tele‑doctor consults, claiming 90‑95% laboratory‑grade accuracy. Other launches...
By Indian Express AI
News•Feb 20, 2026
First Citizens Seeks New Mergers to Cross Growth Threshold
First Citizens BancShares, sitting at $230 billion in assets, is actively scouting acquisitions to push past the $250 billion regulatory threshold that imposes stricter capital and reporting rules. The bank recently secured 138 BMO Bank branches across 11 states, adding a solid...
By PYMNTS
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Celebs and Fighter Spotlight Paramount Amid Warner Takeover Saga
Anderson Cooper, Stephen Colbert and Sean Strickland Draw Scrutiny to Paramount While Bid for Warner Plays Out https://t.co/ou55mmDguf via @variety
By Brian Steinberg
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Consensus Overload Slows Digital Transformation Decisions
Slow decision-making is the primary reason digital transformation initiatives stall. Delays happen when assumptions of quick decisions don't match reality, often a symptom of excessive consensus-based leadership. #DecisionMaking #DigitalTransformation #Leadership https://t.co/3e5ADMz5P3
By Eric Kimberling
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
New Partnership to Keep Thompson Mine Open, Eyes Expansion After Partial Sale – by Eric Westhaver (CBC News Manitoba –...
Vale Base Metals has sold a majority stake in its Thompson nickel mine to a consortium of Exiro Minerals, Orion Resource Partners, and the Canada Growth Fund. The new Exiro Nickel Company will operate the mine, backed by up to...
By Republic of Mining
News•Feb 20, 2026
The Philippines: Digital Banking Empowers Northern Negros Students
Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) launched its Cash‑Lite Campus Programme at the State University of Northern Negros, bringing digital banking to more than 2,000 students and campus partners. The initiative offers no‑deposit PISO Plus accounts, QR‑enabled person‑to‑merchant payments, and...
By OpenGov Asia
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Wall Street Bears Turn Tail After Gold Rises to $5,100/Oz, Main Street Bullishness Unchanged as Iran Tensions Mount – by...
Gold prices rebounded from early‑week weakness, reclaiming the $5,000 support level and climbing to $5,100 per ounce by week’s end. The initial dip was tied to reduced Chinese demand during the Lunar New Year, but safe‑haven buying spurred by rising...
By Republic of Mining
News•Feb 20, 2026
State Bill to Standardize Nursing Home Admission Contracts, Limit Role of ‘Assistors’
New Jersey lawmakers introduced a bill requiring the Department of Health to create uniform admission contracts for nursing homes and assisted‑living facilities and to restrict Medicaid "assistors" from providing legal or financial guidance. The legislation also mandates clear notification of...
By Skilled Nursing News
Social•Feb 20, 2026
660 MWh Solar‑Storage Project Secures Funding in South Africa
Private 660 MWh solar-storage project closes financing in South Africa #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/RQbdGDxQdi
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Corb Lund Launching Water Not Coal Petition Campaign Friday in Lethbridge, with Event Saturday in Calgary – by Stephen Tipper...
Southern Alberta country singer Corb Lund has relaunched his “Water Not Coal” petition campaign to ban new coal exploration and mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains. He received official clearance from Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer and has...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
When the Cloud Fails: Protecting Insureds in a Third-Party Outage Crisis
The episode examines how recent large‑scale cloud outages are forcing insurers and risk managers to rethink cyber policy language around third‑party vendor failures. Experts discuss coverage gaps, underwriting hurdles, and new claims handling approaches to avoid disputes and ensure clients...
By Insuring Cannabis (Insurance Journal)
News•Feb 20, 2026
6 Lessons Shaping Health System Strategic Leaders’ Operational Approach for 2026
Health system leaders are reshaping 2026 operations amid technology, regulation, and labor pressures. Executives from Cedars‑Sinai to Novant Health stress frontline immersion, cost‑control focus, system‑design that simplifies right actions, and building trust through candid dialogue. Prioritizing a narrow set of...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 20, 2026
TyG-BMI Can Help Predict In-Hospital Mortality in HFmrEF With Hypertension
A recent study published in Lipids in Health and Disease shows that the triglyceride‑glucose‑body‑mass‑index (TyG‑BMI) markedly improves prediction of in‑hospital mortality among hypertensive patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF). In a cohort of 2,550 admissions, each...
By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)