News•Feb 17, 2026
Montana Hospital Restores Phones as Cyber-Related Network Disruptions Persist
Livingston HealthCare in Montana announced that its phone system has been fully restored after a recent cybersecurity incident forced the hospital to shut down communications and other network services. The disruption, first reported on Feb. 13, stemmed from a potential cyberattack that compromised internal systems, prompting the nonprofit to isolate affected segments. While voice services are back online, critical network infrastructure remains offline as IT teams continue remediation and data recovery. The hospital cautions that patient care processes may still experience delays.
By DataBreaches.net
News•Feb 17, 2026
How to Get Money Early in Starsand Island
Starsand Island offers several fast‑track ways to earn coins early, starting with main quests that grant up to 1,000 coins each. Daily requests on the community bulletin board provide steady income and affection points. Crafting low‑cost items such as iron...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 17, 2026
US Dispatch: Jury Selection Set to Begin September 8 in Luigi Mangione’s Federal Case
Judge Margaret Garnett set September 8 for in‑person jury selection in Luigi Mangione’s federal murder case, with a non‑death‑penalty trial slated for October 13 and a death‑penalty trial for January 11. The defendant faces four federal counts for the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare...
By JURIST
News•Feb 17, 2026
Russia-Ukraine War: List of Key Events, Day 1,454
Ukraine reclaimed roughly 201 sq km of territory after a Russian Starlink communications outage, while Russia reported downing 345 Ukrainian drones and launching 62 long‑range strike drones overnight. The Czech Republic supplied 4.4 million rounds of large‑calibre ammunition to bolster Kyiv’s firepower. Diplomatic...
By Al Jazeera – All News (includes Economy)
News•Feb 17, 2026
FOI Is Arming Cyberattackers – Here Is How to Fix It
Freedom of Information (FOI) requests on cybersecurity governance are exposing a stark inconsistency in public‑sector disclosures. Large NHS trusts and other big bodies tend to refuse or invoke national‑security exemptions, while smaller organisations often provide granular details. This uneven approach...
By PublicTechnology.net (UK)
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Ukraine Deploys Drone‑Delivered Swedish 155mm Smart Shells
Ukraine's New Weapon: Dropping Swedish 155mm Smart Shells from Drones https://t.co/T0uD6pHKW8 There has been a technical and tactical shift in the Ukrainian conflict, where heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been adapted to deliver 155mm ordnance, including the sophisticated Swedish-designed 155...
By John Spencer
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
“Judicial Notice (02.16.26): An Embarrassing Distraction; The Resignation of Kathy Ruemmler, a Humiliating Defeat for the Trump DOJ, a Judge’s...
The Trump Justice Department suffered a high‑profile loss when senior counsel Kathy Ruemmler resigned after a federal judge labeled the workplace abusive. The resignation follows a court order compelling the administration to restore slavery exhibits at the President’s House, underscoring...
By How Appealing
Social•Feb 17, 2026
Europe Still Buys Russian LNG and Uranium, Despite Criticism
🧐This is nonsense hype from the Center for the Study of Democracy. Yet CNN did not bother to check the validity of their claims or ask other researchers. Here's why: 💥Many European countries, including France, buy LNG from Russia. 💥The US and...
By Anas Alhajji
Social•Feb 17, 2026
U.S. Unready for Potential GPS Attack, Warns Former NSA Chief
"America is dangerously unprepared for a GPS attack," Adm. Michael Rogers, U.S. Navy (ret.), former commander of the U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency. https://t.co/hYWXOZoxEZ
By John Spencer
News•Feb 17, 2026
Hunting Cosmic Ghosts From the Edge of Space
University of Chicago’s PUEO experiment launched from Antarctica on Dec 20, 2024, spending 23 days at 120,000 feet searching for ultra‑high‑energy neutrinos. The payload carried 96 radio antennas and a sophisticated onboard processor to capture faint radio bursts generated when...
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 17, 2026
Delta Air Lines To Boost Airbus A350-900 Frequencies Between Los Angeles & Melbourne
Delta Air Lines is accelerating its non‑stop service between Los Angeles International Airport and Melbourne, moving from three weekly flights to a daily schedule by December 22, 2026. The airline introduced the route only three months ago, and rapid uptake has...
By Simple Flying
News•Feb 17, 2026
GameStop Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale Is Back, But There's a Catch
GameStop has revived its Buy 2 Get 1 Free promotion on pre‑owned games, but only for customers with a $25‑per‑year Pro membership. The deal gives shoppers roughly 33% off when they bundle three titles of similar price, applying the discount to the lowest‑priced game....
By Game Rant
News•Feb 17, 2026
Russia Seeks Private Sector Aid for Airport Reconstruction After Booting Out Foreign Companies
Russia is courting domestic private investors to rebuild a third of its regional airports after expelling foreign operators such as Germany’s Fraport. The government has earmarked roughly $2.5 billion for the effort, betting on a 50% rise in passenger traffic over...
By CAPA – Centre for Aviation
Social•Feb 17, 2026
AI Video Is Set to Reshape Hollywood's Future
I remember when I was posting AI video threads 2 years ago and talking about how AI video would disrupt Hollywood. So many people couldn’t see beyond the early versions. And still, people probably see this and aren’t realizing what comes...
By Nathan Lands
News•Feb 17, 2026
Litigation Begins to Fly Between SRA and Axiom Ince Insurer
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is facing two lawsuits from Travelers, the professional indemnity insurer for Axiom Ince, while simultaneously filing a subrogated claim against the insurer. Travelers alleges the SRA breached its duty of care, seeking up to £3 million...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Conveyancing Regulator Kicks Off Referral Fee Review
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has launched a review of referral fees after a BBC Panorama expose on estate agents’ conditional selling practices. The regulator will analyse disclosed fee data and is considering tighter regulation of estate agents to...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 17, 2026
MECCHA Sets Up Pre-Orders for Japan Exclusives with Worldwide Shipping
MECCHA Japan has launched a pre‑order service that lets international fans purchase exclusive Japanese anime figures, trading‑card boosters, and themed merchandise with worldwide shipping. The catalog includes high‑profile items such as a 45 cm Monkey D. Luffy statue, a Final Fantasy VIII musical box,...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 17, 2026
Indonesia Readies 1,000 Soldiers for Potential Deployment to Gaza in April
Indonesia may deploy 1,000 troops to Gaza as early as April, part of a UN‑mandated International Stabilization Force that could expand to 8,000 soldiers by June. The decision rests with President Prabowo Subianto, who is also set to attend President...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Feb 17, 2026
Portugal: Over 53% Watch Streaming Services
More than half of Portugal’s adult population (53.3%, 4.6 million people) streamed video between September and December 2025, setting a new national record and adding 107 000 users year‑over‑year. Daily or near‑daily usage rose to 41.7% of viewers, while subscription penetration climbed to...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 17, 2026
City Firm Sets Out Which Types of Client It Will Not Act For
Bellevue Law, a 35‑lawyer City firm and newly certified B Corp, has introduced a Sustainable and Responsible Legal Advice pledge that bars it from representing clients in sectors deemed controversial or ineligible by B Lab. The firm also refuses work...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Ireland Launches ‘Large-Scale Inquiry’ Into Musk’s AI Bot Grok
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has opened a large‑scale GDPR inquiry into Elon Musk’s X over its AI tool Grok, which has been linked to a surge of sexualized deepfakes, including images of minors. Regulators estimate Grok produced three million non‑consensual...
By Politico Europe – Technology
News•Feb 17, 2026
HBO Max Launching in New Zealand
Warner Bros. Discovery announced that HBO Max will launch as a direct‑to‑consumer streaming service in New Zealand in mid‑2026. The rollout follows the service’s 2025 debut in Australia and recent launches in Germany, Italy, and the upcoming UK/Ireland launch. HBO Max...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 17, 2026
Best Clans and Cursed Techniques in Kaizen Roblox
The article presents a fresh tier list for the Roblox‑based game Kaizen, highlighting the top‑performing clans and cursed techniques (CTs) for competitive PvP. Gojo and Sukuna lead the S+ clan tier, while King of Curses and Toji dominate the S+...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 17, 2026
New Cozy Game on Steam Is Essentially Modern-Day Nintendogs
Indie game Puppy Park launches a demo on Steam, reviving the Nintendogs vibe with a pet‑hotel management twist. Players care for rotating dogs daily, handling feeding, grooming, and walks. Business reputation grows, unlocking items and routes. Full release is scheduled...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 17, 2026
China Hits Renewable Milestone, But Coal Isn’t Going Anywhere
China’s operating power capacity from non‑fossil sources surpassed fossil‑fuel capacity for the first time, reaching 52 % of the total in February 2026. The achievement reflects a decade of aggressive solar and wind deployment, backed by the world’s largest clean‑energy supply chain....
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 17, 2026
EU Weighs Sanctions on Georgia’s Kulevi Port over Suspected Russian Oil Links
The European Union is considering adding Georgia’s Black Sea port of Kulevi to its 20th sanctions package, accusing it of facilitating Russian crude shipments that fund the war in Ukraine. The draft targets four ports, marking the bloc’s first move...
By Eurasianet
News•Feb 17, 2026
Brain Differences Between Sexes Get More Pronounced From Puberty
A new preprint analyzing fMRI data from 1,286 participants aged 8‑100 finds that sex differences in brain connectivity are minimal in childhood but expand sharply at puberty and continue diverging into adulthood. Using an AI model called Krakencoder, researchers identified...
By Nature – Health Policy
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Insights From Jeremy Grantham: Bubble Risks in Today’s Market
In this episode, Jeremy Grantham discusses the persistent risk of bubbles in today’s market, emphasizing that while transformative tech narratives—especially around AI—can be genuine, they often inflate valuations beyond realistic expectations. He warns that the real bubble may lie in...
By The Acquirer’s Multiple (Blog)
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Top Superinvestors Are Buying Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (CALM)
The episode reviews recent 13F filings that show several top institutional investors, including Bridgewater, Gotham, Fisher, AQR, GMO, Pzena, and newcomer Bill Miller, increasing or initiating stakes in Cal-Maine Foods, the largest U.S. egg producer. The analysts cite Cal-Maine’s defensive...
By The Acquirer’s Multiple (Blog)
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Japan’s Nuclear Restarts Cut Costs, Boost Yen, Tame Inflation
Japan’s nuclear reactors continue to come back online. This is a major positive for consumers, businesses, and the environment, as it increases the supply of cheap energy, and reduces reliance on expensive imported fossil fuels. This dynamic should also support the...
By Jamie Halse
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Considering Soviet Space History Over Modern
I now have quite a collection of messages like the one below, so the only solution I see is shifting my focus from today's Russia to the Soviet space history, but I am open to other suggestions and, of course,...
By Anatoly Zak
News•Feb 16, 2026
Adventure Games Designed for Players Who Love Getting Lost
The article highlights a curated list of eight games that reward players for getting lost, from puzzle‑heavy titles like *The Witness* to open‑world epics such as *Skyrim* and *Breath of the Wild*. It argues that intentional disorientation deepens immersion, allowing...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 16, 2026
Oneworld Sapphire Status: How to Unlock Lounge Access, Free Bags, Priority Boarding, and More
Oneworld Sapphire is the alliance’s mid‑tier elite level, granting members business‑class lounge access, priority services and extra baggage on any Oneworld carrier. The benefit package includes complimentary checked bags (or an additional 15 kg), free preferred seat selection, priority boarding and...
By AwardWallet Blog
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
The Free Spirit Debit Card Is Coming: Here Are Its Features
Spirit Airlines is preparing to launch its Free Spirit Debit Mastercard, a new debit‑card offering that promises a modest welcome bonus and a suite of loyalty perks. The card carries a $6.99 monthly fee and awards 200 Free Spirit points...
By Frequent Miler
News•Feb 16, 2026
Stopgap Funding Measures Cause Delays, Increased Costs, Administrative Burden Across DoD
The GAO report finds that continuing resolutions (CRs) have led to significant delays, cost increases, and administrative burdens across DoD acquisition and maintenance programs. About half of the 74 surveyed programs experienced scheduling or financial impacts, with examples such as...
By Federal News Network
Social•Feb 16, 2026
70% of Boom Engine Parts Completed
Fun fact: 70% of the parts for the first Boom-made engine are finished and delivered. This is a stage 5 HPC blisk, one of the ~30% still being fabricated. https://t.co/NwmqU7HOAk
By Blake Scholl
News•Feb 16, 2026
Tekken 8 Server Maintenance Coming Tonight for New Version 2.09.01 Update
Bandai Namco announced Tekken 8’s Version 2.09.01 patch will drop tonight, Feb 16, 2026, accompanied by a two‑hour server maintenance window. The maintenance, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PT, will suspend all online features including ranked play, lobbies, leaderboards, and the in‑game store. The...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 16, 2026
Albion Online's Realm Divided Part 2 Drops Next Week, With a New Objective to Know: Faction Battle Standards
Albion Online will roll out the second phase of its Realm Divided expansion on February 23, introducing Faction Battle Standards as a new capture‑the‑flag style objective. The standards appear only in provinces with active conflict and can be carried by any...
By MMORPG.com
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Banks Are Starting to Price Liquidity by the Hour
Banks are moving from traditional overnight benchmarks to quoting liquidity rates on an hourly basis, reflecting tighter funding conditions and the rise of electronic trading platforms. The shift provides more granular price signals, allowing lenders to capture real‑time balance‑sheet pressures...
By The Blind Spot
News•Feb 16, 2026
Best First-Person Base-Building Games
The article ranks the top first‑person base‑building games, highlighting titles from survival horror like The Forest to sandbox giants such as Minecraft. Each entry is broken down by core mechanics, from resource gathering and defensive construction to industrial automation and...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 16, 2026
All COD Warzone Season 2 Secret Challenges & Rewards
Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season 2 introduces a suite of secret challenges that reward players with exclusive cosmetics and weapon blueprints. Players must complete tasks such as opening five Cradle Caches, using Cradle Fractures on Rebirth Island, and completing ten Redacted...
By Game Rant
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Free, Ad‑free Biomed Insights Reaching 200k Globally
Ground Truths are free essays and podcasts on the hot topics in biomedicine and health. Mostly things the media doesn't cover or adequately highlight. No ads or sponsors. Join ~200,000 subscribers from 212 countries https://t.co/ZgnO2Y0P4L
By Eric Topol
News•Feb 16, 2026
List of All Nintendo Switch 2 Games that Support GameShare
Nintendo unveiled GameShare for the Switch 2, letting players access a shared copy of supported titles without each owning the game. The feature works locally with up to three consoles and also supports online GameChat sessions. The initial roster lists 27...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 16, 2026
Overwatch Brings Back Fan-Favorite Valentine's Day Mini-Game for a Limited Time
Overwatch has re‑launched the fan‑favorite Loverwatch: Love Never Dies mini‑game, running from February 16 through March 1, 2026. The browser‑based dating sim lets players pursue non‑canonical romances with Genji, Mercy, and a secret third ending, earning exclusive icons, titles, and a Hanzo...
By Game Rant
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Epic's AI Road Map Should Concern Insurers
Epic Systems, which commands over 35% of the U.S. hospital IT market, is extending its AI capabilities into the payer space through a stack that relies heavily on Microsoft Azure and OpenAI. The article warns that this architectural dependency creates...
By Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL)
News•Feb 16, 2026
First Stage of Australia’s Second-Biggest Battery Starts Commercial Operations in the Sunshine State
The 260 MW/619 MWh first stage of Quinbrook’s Supernode battery in Brisbane has entered commercial operation under a tolling agreement with Origin Energy. The project is part of a phased build‑out that will reach 780 MW and 3,074 MWh by 2027, positioning it as...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Bootstrapped and Profitable AI InsurTech Company Mea Platform Raises €42.2 Million
UK‑based AI InsurTech mea Platform announced a €42.2 million minority growth equity investment from SEP to accelerate product development and customer engagement. The company, founded in 2021, has remained bootstrapped and profitable for four consecutive years. Its domain‑specific AI platform, already...
By EU-Startups
Social•Feb 16, 2026
F-16 Scramble Finds Balloons, Not UFOs Over Nevada
F-16s Find Balloons, Not UFOs, After Sunday Scramble: NORAD Alert F-16s out of California scrambled to hunt down mysterious targets over Nevada and California twice on Sunday. Story: https://t.co/oQhqC5oK7H
By Tyler Rogoway
News•Feb 16, 2026
FastFinance: Cost Implications of New HOPD Reporting Rules; Election Year Opportunity on Affordability
HFMA’s FastFinance podcast highlights new off‑campus HOPD reporting requirements that could impose significant cost burdens on health systems. The episode also cites a "Weird Number"—a 3‑5% annual net revenue loss attributed to inefficient electronic health records and billing platforms. Additionally,...
By HFMA – Healthcare Financial Management Association
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
HUK-COBURG II: A Case on Mandatory Overriding Law or Jurisdiction?
The CJEU’s judgment in HUK‑COBURG II examined whether Bulgaria’s Article 52 of the ZZD can be treated as an overriding mandatory rule under Rome II. The Court introduced a “sufficient connexion” test, requiring a close link between the facts and the forum before...
By Conflict of Laws .net