News•Feb 13, 2026
FDA Staff Dropoff Continues In First Quarter Of FY 2026
FDA’s drug and biologic product centers reported a continued decline in staff during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, extending a year‑long downward trend. The reduction persists even as Commissioner Marty Makary publicly pledged to accelerate hiring. The agency has not disclosed exact headcount numbers, but the ongoing attrition raises concerns about capacity to review new therapies. The staffing shortfall comes amid broader budgetary constraints and heightened demand for rapid drug approvals.
By Inside Health Policy
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Revealed for Nintendo Switch, Out Tomorrow [Update: Trailer]
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition was announced for Nintendo Switch, launching digitally on February 13, 2026, with a physical release slated for June. Developed by Digital Eclipse in partnership with Ubisoft Montpellier, the collection bundles five classic versions—including PlayStation, Atari Jaguar,...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 13, 2026
Pax Dei Lays Out Its Future, Discusses Strengthening Its Foundational Systems
Mainframe Industries, the studio behind the sandbox MMO Pax Dei, announced a strategic pivot toward deeper, more meaningful gameplay rather than sheer scale. The team is rebuilding core systems, introducing comfort and rest bonuses for sheltered structures, and overhauling clan permissions...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 13, 2026
NAVWAR Cyber Directorate’s Mission to Secure, Survive, Comply
The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) created a new cyber directorate last August to centralize its cybersecurity efforts. The directorate targets three pillars—zero‑trust adoption, secure software development, and cutting‑edge defensive technologies—while automating risk‑management framework (RMF) compliance. By feeding feedback...
By Federal News Network
News•Feb 13, 2026
The Obscenely Overpowered Mecha Sonic From Super Mario Bros. Z Has Been Added to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate via Modding
A modder known as Sintomatikoa has introduced Mecha Sonic, the overpowered robot from the flash series Super Mario Bros. Z, into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The fan‑made character expands the game’s 86‑fighter roster and draws heavily from the series’ storyline where...
By EventHubs
Social•Feb 13, 2026
PET Scans Miss Cancer; System Needs Diagnostic Overhaul
Merkel cell carcinoma log, day #566. Completed my 6th PET scan at Dana-Farber yesterday. The radar, such as it is, doesn’t reflect any Merkel cell carcinoma. Lymph nodes look clean. The more I do PET scans, though, the more I...
By John Carroll
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
2/13/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary
The Small Wars Journal roundup highlights a surge of geopolitical flashpoints, from the United States covertly shipping thousands of Starlink terminals into Iran and deploying its largest warship to the Middle East, to Germany’s preparation for offensive cyber operations and...
By Small Wars Journal
News•Feb 13, 2026
Nomura, Daiwa, Japan’s Big 3 Banks to Test Stablecoin Securities Settlement
Nomura Securities and Daiwa Securities have launched a proof‑of‑concept to settle securities using stablecoins alongside Japan’s three megabanks—MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho. The trial, conducted in the Financial Services Agency’s Fintech PoC Hub, will employ a jointly issued token dubbed “3 Mega SC.”...
By Ledger Insights
News•Feb 13, 2026
Microsoft Under Pressure to Bolster Defenses for BYOVD Attacks
Microsoft faces mounting pressure as ransomware groups increasingly leverage bring‑your‑own‑vulnerable‑driver (BYOVD) attacks to neutralize endpoint security tools. While Windows has introduced driver signing enforcement and a vulnerable driver blocklist, legacy compatibility rules allow drivers with expired or revoked certificates to...
By Dark Reading
Social•Feb 13, 2026
Brent Option Skew Halves, Signaling Lower Iran Risk
Brent crude option skew—which many have been treating as a proxy of oil market Iran risk perception (see comp to June 2025)—continues to deflate. Down more than half from a week ago, with prices down ~$3/bbl from Wednesday high. Gives a sense...
By Rory Johnston
News•Feb 13, 2026
Black Myth: Zhong Kui Is Primed To Be The Franchise's Most Polished Game
Game Science’s upcoming title Black Myth: Zhong Kui has raised expectations with a six‑minute, visually stunning cooking trailer that showcases the studio’s next‑gen engine and meticulous detail work. The video, released for the Chinese New Year, emphasizes hyper‑realistic textures, fluid...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 13, 2026
Druzhba Flows Halted, More Russian Refineries Under Attack
Slovakia and Hungary have reported a complete halt of Russian crude deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline, marking the latest escalation in the energy conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Simultaneously, a series of drone attacks this week have damaged several Russian...
By Energy Intelligence
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Shippers Wary of Rising Transportation Costs
The 2026 State of Transportation Report shows shippers overwhelmingly expect tariffs to lift transportation costs, with 97% flagging price pressure and nearly half foreseeing higher contract rates. Carriers are curbing capital spending, as 64% postponed equipment upgrades and 47% plan...
By Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Cellular Reprogramming Rescues Memory-Encoding Neurons
Scientists at EPFL applied a three‑factor (OSK) partial reprogramming cocktail to memory‑encoding engram neurons in 9‑10‑month‑old mice and Alzheimer’s‑model strains. Using a dual‑AAV system gated by doxycycline, OSK expression was limited to neurons active during a learning event, preserving cell...
By SENS Research Foundation – The SENSible Blog
News•Feb 13, 2026
Zelenskiy Meets Iranian Opposition Figure Pahlavi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The two discussed the need to tighten sanctions on Iran and other authoritarian regimes, and jointly condemned the growing military cooperation between...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 13, 2026
After FanDuel Cuts Credit Cards, Stored-Value Accounts Take Center Stage
FanDuel has stopped accepting credit cards for funding its U.S. sportsbook, casino, and racing accounts, citing regulatory pressure and the high fees and debt risks associated with credit‑card cash advances. The move shifts bettors toward stored‑value accounts—digital prepaid wallets that...
By PaymentsJournal
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Air Transat Will Drop All US Flights by June 2026
Air Transat announced it will cease all United States flights by June 2026, removing its remaining Quebec‑Florida routes. The carrier cites a weak demand environment, noting that US leisure traffic accounts for only about 1% of its capacity. The airline...
By The Bulkhead Seat
News•Feb 13, 2026
Call of Duty Fans Think Black Ops 7 Is Mocking Battlefield 6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Season 2 roadmap dwarfs Battlefield 6’s upcoming update, prompting fans to accuse Activision of mocking EA’s content schedule. Battlefield 6, the best‑selling game of 2025, revealed a modest Season 2 plan with two new maps, limited‑time modes and a few...
By Game Rant
News•Feb 13, 2026
Biopharma Money Raised: Jan. 1-Feb. 12, 2026
BioWorld’s latest brief highlights three emerging biotech advances. Researchers pinpointed the SCAN network as a central circuit disrupted in Parkinson’s disease, offering a new therapeutic target. Astellas presented promising preclinical data on ASP-2246, an mRNA‑encoded NeuroD1 candidate aimed at neural...
By BioWorld (Citeline) – Featured Feeds
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Inside the High-Stakes U.S. Pressure Campaign on Iran
The Trump administration is deploying a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to join the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, intensifying pressure on Iran over its nuclear, missile and regional proxy activities. Former intelligence manager Norman...
By The Cipher Brief
News•Feb 13, 2026
Generic Drug User Fee Amendments
On September 30, 2022 the FDA User Fee Reauthorization Act of 2022 re‑authorized the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) through September 2027, marking the start of GDUFA III. The legislation sets new user‑fee rates for FY 2025 and FY 2026, including a...
By FDA
News•Feb 13, 2026
What's New Related to Drugs
Between January and February 2026 the FDA issued a cascade of regulatory updates covering new drug approvals, safety‑label revisions, draft guidances, and consumer alerts. The agency granted approval for pembrolizumab combined with paclitaxel to treat platinum‑resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or...
By FDA
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
BC.Game Will Not Compete in Its Sponsored CS2 Event
BC.Game announced it will not field its roster at the BC.Game Masters Counter‑Strike 2 tournament, a Tier 2 event scheduled for March 24‑26, after Valve enforced its conflict‑of‑interest policy. The rule prohibits any team from competing when the team’s title sponsor also funds...
By Esports Insider
News•Feb 13, 2026
End of an Era at Unity, Resident Evil Survival Unit's Future and Pokémon's Super Bowl Appearance | Week in Views
Former Unity co‑founder and CEO David Helgason left the company on February 5, 2026, while Bernard Kim was appointed as an independent director on the board. Resident Evil Survival Unit has exceeded 5 million downloads after its global launch, yet players criticize its...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 13, 2026
CBO: CMS Skin Substitute Policy To Save $245B By 2035
CMS announced a comprehensive overhaul of its reimbursement rules for skin substitutes, high‑cost dressings used in chronic wound care. The policy tightens medical‑necessity criteria, promotes evidence‑based alternatives, and leverages negotiated pricing. The Congressional Budget Office incorporated these changes into its...
By Inside Health Policy
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Blacklyte Reveals Partnership with Six Invitational 2026
Gaming furniture maker Blacklyte has been announced as the official desk and chair sponsor for the Six Invitational 2026, the world championship for Rainbow Six Siege X. Its Athena Pro gaming chair and Atlas Lite desk will be featured on‑stage...
By Esports Insider
News•Feb 13, 2026
CoinPoker Signs YoH Viral, Mariano, and Brantzen Wong as New Brand Ambassadors
CoinPoker announced three new brand ambassadors—YoH Viral, Mariano Grandoli, and Brantzen Wong—to expand its global reach. YoH Viral, a European tour star with $6.5 million in live earnings, joins after eight years without sponsorships. Mariano, a top live‑stream cash‑game vlogger with...
By Esports News UK
News•Feb 13, 2026
Navy Installations Shift to Continuous Cybersecurity Model
The U.S. Navy is moving to a continuous cybersecurity model that relies on artificial intelligence to detect and mitigate threats in real time. Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is replacing its legacy risk‑management framework with the Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct, emphasizing...
By GovernmentCIO Media & Research
Social•Feb 13, 2026
Scaling Brands Must Eliminate Tax Inconsistencies or Face Audits
At scale, tax mistakes stop being mistakes. They become red flags. Here's what most brands don't realize: States aren't looking for perfection. They're looking for inconsistency. 🚩 When your collected tax doesn't match your filings 🚩 When registrations lag behind where you're actually...
By Chase Dimond
Social•Feb 13, 2026
IMMX Gains Momentum as CAR‑T Landscape Heats Up
$IMMX momentum continues >Mizuho analyst initiates $14 PT >Lily acquisition of Orna Therapeutics $2.4 billion >AbbVie acquired Capstan Therapeutics $2.1 billion CAR-T heating up >Next milestone: imminent enrollment completion >Could NXC-201 be an eventual front-line therapy for AL Amyloidosis? >BLA submission projected Q3’26 https://t.co/cPpiiFHQal
By BowTiedBiotech
News•Feb 13, 2026
Tourism Seychelles Leads With Transparency as Seasonal Mosquito Advisory Remains Under Control
Seychelles’ tourism authority announced that seasonal chikungunya and dengue cases are falling, with no hospitalisations and no travel restrictions. Health officials attribute the decline to intensified mosquito‑control programs and public‑awareness campaigns. Tourism Seychelles has proactively communicated these facts to international...
By eTurboNews
Social•Feb 13, 2026
Ohio Bill Threatens to Ban Solar and Wind Projects
Ohio lawmakers consider bill that would essentially ban solar and wind projects https://t.co/JJNzVHnE3G via @MotherJones
By Eric Wesoff
Social•Feb 13, 2026
FAA Clears New Airspace for Starship Launches
FAA has completed the Final Tiered Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for updates to airspace closures for additional launch trajectories and Starship landings at Starbase, TX. https://t.co/WvzFoXualX
By Marcia Smith
News•Feb 13, 2026
Ador Founder Wins Legal Battle over Shareholder Agreement with HYBE, Which Now Needs to Pay Her $17.7 Million
South Korean court ruled that HYBE must pay former Ador CEO Min Hee‑jin $17.7 million, confirming the validity of the shareholder agreement that obligates HYBE to purchase her Ador shares at a pre‑agreed earnings multiple. HYBE had terminated the agreement in...
By Complete Music Update (CMU)
News•Feb 13, 2026
What Interoperability in Healthcare Really Means for Security and Privacy
Healthcare interoperability is accelerating data exchange among hospitals, labs, insurers and pharmacies, but each connection expands the sector's attack surface. Misconfigured integrations, outdated protocols and weak identity controls can leak sensitive patient records, turning routine sharing into a security liability....
By HackRead
News•Feb 13, 2026
‘Have to Pinch Myself’: Chris Berman Marvels at ESPN Getting Super Bowl
ESPN will broadcast its first Super Bowl in February 2027, followed by another in 2031, marking the network’s debut as the sole carrier of the NFL’s marquee event. Veteran sportscaster Chris Berman, a 46‑year ESPN veteran, expressed amazement and confirmed...
By Front Office Sports
News•Feb 13, 2026
3 Trends Shaping the GLP-1 Landscape
GLP‑1 therapies are entering a new regulatory phase as the FDA stripped suicide‑ideation warnings from Saxenda, Wegovy and Zepbound and signaled tighter controls on compounded pills. At the same time, Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy has become the fastest drug launch...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 13, 2026
How To Survive The Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly Cupid Event
The Valentines update adds a Cupid‑themed anomaly to the Roblox title Scary Shawarma Kiosk: The Anomaly. Players encounter a down‑cast customer, trigger the Cupidon creature, and have their heart stolen. A three‑minute timer forces them to locate the beating heart...
By DroidGamers
News•Feb 13, 2026
Little Houses on the Icelandic Prairie
Parisian fashion entrepreneur Djamel Cheboub launched Harmony, a two‑cabin retreat on Iceland’s southern coast offering glass‑walled lodges, private saunas and hot tubs at $800 per night, emphasizing slow, nature‑focused travel. The piece also commemorates photographer Martin Parr, whose posthumous memoir...
By The New York Times – Travel
Social•Feb 13, 2026
AI Is Adding Work, Not Reducing Clinician Burden
Working on a story about where AI is actually creating more, rather than less, work for clinicians. (As in, adding additional grunt work or even creating entirely new and tiresome workflows.) Reach out if you'd like to contribute.
By Erin Brodwin
News•Feb 13, 2026
Higher English Language Requirements for UK Work Visas
The UK government will raise the English language benchmark for Skilled Worker, Scale‑up Worker and High‑Potential Individual visas from CEFR level B1 to B2, effective 8 January 2026. The change applies to new applications, including those switching from other routes, and aims...
By Littler – Insights/News
News•Feb 13, 2026
Facing Regulatory, Reimbursement Changes, Pharmacy Execs Also See Opportunities
Pharmacy leaders are navigating tighter regulations and shifting reimbursement models while uncovering growth avenues in specialty and home‑infusion services. Executives emphasize the need for pharmacists to act as connectors between clinicians, payers, and manufacturers, blending clinical insight with business acumen....
By Healthcare Innovation
News•Feb 13, 2026
Boner Bears Chocolate May Be Harmful Due to Hidden Drug Ingredient
The FDA has issued a warning that Boner Bears Chocolate, sold as a sexual‑enhancement supplement, contains undeclared sildenafil, the active ingredient in prescription Viagra. Laboratory testing confirmed the hidden drug, which is not listed on the product label. The agency...
By FDA
Social•Feb 13, 2026
Singapore Light Distillate Stocks Surge to Record Levels
Singaporean light distillate (eg gasoline/naphtha) inventories are *very* high right now. (seasonal chart, million barrels) https://t.co/ZgYbX7ZU9F
By Rory Johnston
News•Feb 13, 2026
Dexcom Seeks Expanded Medicare Coverage of CGMs for Type 2 Diabetes
Dexcom is lobbying the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for expanded coverage of its continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for Type 2 diabetes patients who do not use insulin. The company estimates the change could make CGMs available to roughly 12 million...
By MedTech Dive
News•Feb 13, 2026
Renown Health Names VP of Payer Contracting
Renown Health announced the promotion of longtime executive Jenny Juchtzer to vice president of payer contracting. Juchtzer, who has spent nearly two decades at the organization and most recently led payer contracting, will now oversee all hospital and professional managed‑care...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
Blog•Feb 13, 2026
Confidence, Interoperability, and the Limits of U.S. Decision Systems
The article argues that the United States’ national‑security decision‑making suffers from a systemic confidence illusion: analysts routinely express 80‑90 percent confidence that only materializes at 50‑70 percent accuracy. This mis‑calibration stems not from data scarcity but from institutional architectures that...
By The Cipher Brief
News•Feb 13, 2026
Aramco Set for Initial Jafurah Condensate Exports
Saudi Aramco will load its first cargoes of Jafurah condensate in March, following the start‑up of the giant Jafurah wet‑gas project late last year. The development converts wet gas into condensate and LPG, adding a new stream to the kingdom’s...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 13, 2026
PA Pay by State
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants released its 2024 compensation report, showing a mean PA salary of $129,291 nationwide. California tops the list with a mean income of $151,351, while Nevada, Connecticut, Alaska, and Washington round out the...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 13, 2026
Is Overwatch Another Victim Of The Mysterious Persona 5 Curse?
Overwatch 2 officially ends in February 2026, rebranding simply as Overwatch after a three‑year run. The latest update includes a high‑profile Persona 5 crossover and a revamp that sparked a surge in player numbers, briefly overtaking Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty...
By DualShockers