News•Feb 12, 2026
Anthropic To Help Pay For Data Centre Grid Costs
Anthropic announced it will cover the grid costs associated with its AI data centres, partnering with utilities to estimate and offset residential electricity price hikes. The company will also finance infrastructure upgrades, invest in new power generation, and implement demand‑response measures during peak periods. This move follows similar voluntary programs by OpenAI and Microsoft amid community push‑back and looming legislation. The initiative aims to shift the financial burden of AI‑driven power consumption away from everyday consumers.
By Silicon UK
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Why “This Is Unfair” Isn’t a Retaliation Claim
A federal appeals court ruled that an FAA employee’s retaliation claim failed because his internal grievance did not allege unlawful discrimination, and therefore was not protected activity under Title VII. The court emphasized that only complaints that challenge discrimination, not...
By The Employer Handbook
News•Feb 12, 2026
Here's How a Shutdown Would Affect DHS Agencies
Congress faces a looming partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as the two‑week stopgap expires Friday. Without a deal, agencies such as the Coast Guard, CISA, TSA, Secret Service and FEMA would see non‑essential staff furloughed and essential...
By The Hill – Defense
News•Feb 12, 2026
Europe Debates Future Ties with US: Decouple or Double Down?
Europe is split on its future relationship with the United States under President Trump. Eastern European NATO members such as Romania and Lithuania argue for tighter security cooperation and participation in the critical‑minerals ministerial, citing Russian aggression. In contrast, France,...
By The Hill – Defense
News•Feb 12, 2026
T-Pain Drops Buffalo Wild Wings-Themed Anthem to Promote LTO
Buffalo Wild Wings teamed with Grammy‑winning artist T‑Pain to launch a brand‑specific anthem, “Let’s Go Buffalo Wild (A Pick 6 Love Song),” promoting its new Pick 6 Meal for Two. The meal bundle, priced at $19.99 nationally, includes two entrées, two sides,...
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 12, 2026
7 Million Cancers A Year Are Preventable, Says New Report
A new WHO‑backed study in Nature Medicine estimates that 7 million cancer cases each year—about 37 % of the global burden—are preventable. Tobacco, infections and alcohol together account for roughly 25 % of all cancers, with tobacco alone responsible for 3.3 million cases. The...
By Forbes – Healthcare
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
From Ore to Order: Why Understanding China Is a Precondition for Working in Mining Today
In this episode the host explores Jonathan D. T. Ward’s book *China’s Vision of Victory* and its implications for the mining sector, especially critical minerals like lithium, rare earths, and copper. Ward argues that the Chinese Communist Party’s long‑term goal...
By Amanda’s Substack (The Mineral Imperative / Critical Minerals Hub)
News•Feb 12, 2026
Framestore Aims to Revolutionise Production with AI Platform
Framestore has teamed up with i*wot studios, the creators behind Amazon’s The Wheel of Time, to develop an AI‑enabled platform that unifies production workflows across film, TV, animation, immersive experiences, social media, user‑generated content and gaming. The platform will consolidate...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Sensirion’s Expansion in Debrecen, Hungary
Swiss sensor specialist Sensirion expanded its Debrecen, Hungary facility, earning the top award for Europe’s most impactful small operational project. The plant, originally opened in 2021, added capacity through a 2023‑24 expansion and is projected to create 200 jobs by...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | SK’s Expansion in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland
South Korean conglomerate SK Group’s battery separator plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, was named the second‑most impactful operational mega project in Europe for 2026. The €4.4 bn investment has created more than 1,200 jobs and strengthens Europe’s battery supply chain amid rising...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
Six Flags Hiring for More than 50,000 Jobs Across US Parks
Six Flags announced a National Hiring Week from Feb. 14‑22, targeting more than 50,000 part‑time and seasonal positions across its U.S. parks. The rollout covers roles in rides, food and beverage, admissions, entertainment, retail, security, EMT services and lifeguarding. Applicants...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Harro Höfliger’s Expansion in Debrecen, Hungary
Harro Höfliger, a German machinery maker, is expanding its Debrecen plant with a €15 million investment, creating 100 jobs. The project follows the 2024 acquisition of Manz’s Hungarian operations and was ranked the second most impactful small‑scale FDI in the 2026 Investment...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Copeland’s Site Expansion in Cookstown, Northern Ireland
US‑based climate‑tech firm Copeland announced a £19 million expansion of its Cookstown, Northern Ireland factory, adding a new production line for heat‑pump compressors. The investment, the most impactful small‑sized project in Europe according to the 2026 Investment Impact Awards, is projected...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
Phillipson: Updated EHRC Code ‘Does Not Apply to Workplaces’
Women and equalities minister Bridget Phillipson told a meeting with nurse Jennifer Melle and health minister Karin Smyth that the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s revised code of practice applies only to services, associations and public functions, not to workplace...
By Personnel Today
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | CATL’s Gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary
Chinese battery giant CATL is investing €7.34 bn to build a gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary, the country’s largest greenfield project. The company has already assembled over 120,000 battery modules in a rented facility and aims to start lithium‑ion cell production in...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
News•Feb 12, 2026
IIAs 2026 | Smart Solar Technologies’ Solar Module Factory in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Smart Solar Technologies, a Turkish cleantech firm, announced a €122 million investment to build a solar cell and module factory in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. The plant will target 1,500 MW of wafer, cell and module output and is expected to generate more than...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Electricity Boosts Nighttime Learning for Chad Students
#Mission300 continues to make significant progress across #Africa. In Eastern #Chad, new #electricity access enables students to learn in classrooms that are both ventilated and well-lit, giving them the opportunity to continue learning after dark. 🔗https://t.co/QdI1hnVw0v https://t.co/Bzkzai5ClE
By Damilola Ogunbiyi
News•Feb 12, 2026
Abyss Money Farm Guide – Best Gun & Tube Progression
The guide outlines a step‑by‑step money‑farming roadmap for Roblox’s Abyss, starting with Diver Delivery quests and progressing through Ancient Sands, Spirit Roots, and whale hunting. It pairs each income source with the optimal Gun and Tube upgrades, emphasizing early acquisition...
By Destructoid
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia Signs First Japan Property
SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed its first Japanese property, the 130‑room SONO Moon Nagoya, a midscale boutique hotel located near Nagoya Station. The hotel, formerly the Compass Hotel Nagoya, is owned by ESCON Japan REIT with Polaris Holdings...
By Boutique Hotel News
News•Feb 12, 2026
FixEd Podcast: How Tribuna Leans on Tech to Build a Global Sports Publisher
Tribuna, a Ukrainian‑founded sports publisher, reaches 12 million monthly visitors across eight languages with a 200‑person, fully remote team. The company blends journalism, product engineering, and community to deliver a "second‑screen" platform that can launch club‑specific apps in 24 hours. Revenue comes...
By The Fix
News•Feb 12, 2026
Rethinking Employer Coverage for High-Cost Medications
Employers face a projected 9% rise in health‑benefit costs for 2026, driven largely by soaring prescription drug expenses. GLP‑1 receptor agonists, originally diabetes treatments now popular for weight loss, have become the fastest‑growing cost component, with 79% of employers reporting...
By Employee Benefit News
News•Feb 12, 2026
Chronic Rhinitis Solution NEUROMARK Secures €62.5 Million as Irish Startup Neurent Medical Closes Series C
Neurent Medical announced an oversubscribed €62.5 million Series C round, led by MVM Partners and Sofinnova Partners, to accelerate the commercial rollout of its NEUROMARK system for chronic rhinitis. The funding will expand European market presence, deepen clinical evidence, and support a...
By EU-Startups
News•Feb 12, 2026
Liseberg’s 2025 Financial Results: More Guests, Higher Revenue
Liseberg reported a rebound in 2025, welcoming 3 million guests – 100 000 more than the prior year – and delivering an 8 percent rise in net revenue to SEK 1.696 billion. Profit after financial items recovered to SEK 16 million, signaling a return toward pre‑pandemic profitability....
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
The A-6’s Worst Day of the Vietnam War and the Story of the Two US Navy Intruders Shot Down by...
On August 21, 1967, VA‑196’s A‑6 Intruder squadron suffered its worst day of the Vietnam War when four aircraft attacked the Duc Noi railway yard under heavy clouds and intense SAM/AAA fire. Two planes were hit by surface‑to‑air missiles and three...
By The Aviation Geek Club
News•Feb 12, 2026
FA Cup Delivered via IP for the First Time
Pitch International has teamed with Globecast and Synamedia to deliver the FA Cup via IP for the first time, offering broadcasters a choice between cloud‑based streaming and traditional satellite. The solution combines Synamedia’s SaaS Quortex Link with Globecast’s Connect Live...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 12, 2026
Australia’s Clean Energy Transition Has Been Powered by People. Solar for Renters Is the Next Chapter
Australia’s clean‑energy push, highlighted by the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, has driven rapid rooftop solar adoption, yet renters—over one‑third of households—remain excluded. Solar Citizens and a coalition of 72 groups have campaigned for a solar‑for‑renters framework, testing public consensus through...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 12, 2026
New Method Can Find Hidden Eggs to Aid in Fertility Treatment
Researchers at AutoIVF introduced OvaReady, a microfluidic device that scans discarded follicular fluid and retrieves eggs missed by traditional microscopy. In a study of 582 patients across four U.S. clinics, the system found additional viable eggs in 316 cases, yielding...
By New York Times – Health
News•Feb 12, 2026
ABM Boosts LHR Accessibility
Heathrow has appointed ABM to run its assistance service for passengers with access needs across Terminals 2‑5, deploying a team of more than 1,600 staff. The contract leverages ABM’s proprietary, Disability Rights UK‑accredited training programmes and a technology‑enhanced service model. ABM will...
By Airports International
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Runaway Jury Awards: The Rise of Nuclear Verdicts
In this 1:47 Expert Viewpoints clip, Claims Journal’s Allen Laman interviews Pragatee Dhakal, Director of Product Strategy and Enablement at CLARA Analytics, about the surge of "nuclear verdicts"—jury awards that dwarf economic damages. They explore how social inflation, emotionally charged...
By Insuring Cannabis (Insurance Journal)
News•Feb 12, 2026
Guernsey Vs. The Mediterranean: How a Small Channel Island Is Reinventing Tourism to Stay Competitive
Guernsey is reshaping its tourism model by courting high‑value, experience‑driven visitors rather than chasing mass arrivals. The island leans on its WWII heritage, coastal walks, and boutique gastronomy to attract mature UK couples and a growing French ferry market. Yet...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 12, 2026
Louisville Found PFAS in Drinking Water. The Trump Administration Wouldn’t Require Any Action.
Louisville Water discovered a sharp increase in the GenX PFAS variant in December 2024, with concentrations 15 times higher than the previous month, reaching 52 parts per trillion. The spike was traced upstream to Chemours' plant in West Virginia, but...
By KFF Health News (formerly Kaiser Health News)
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
The Music Industry’s Boiling Frog Moment
The article likens today’s music industry to a boiled‑frog scenario, where streaming platforms and social media have gradually reshaped power dynamics. Labels and artists now chase audience slices sold by platforms, forcing relentless content output to appease algorithms. This shift...
By MIDiA Research Blog
News•Feb 12, 2026
Alpha Unmanned & Parallel Flight Partnership Targets Long-Endurance Heavy-Lift UAV Operations Using Heavy Fuel
Alpha Unmanned Systems and Parallel Flight Technologies have teamed up to convert Parallel Flight’s Firefly Group 3 UAV to heavy‑fuel operation. The effort leverages Parallel Flight’s Parallel Hybrid Electric Multirotor (PHEM) architecture, aiming for long‑endurance, heavy‑lift missions in naval and expeditionary...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Next Tech Bubble? China Warns of Robot Overcapacity
The episode examines China's rapid expansion of the humanoid robotics industry, driven by government subsidies and venture capital, and the resulting overcapacity warning from the National Development and Reform Commission. It highlights the high costs, limited real-world demand, and technical...
By China Business Spotlight
News•Feb 12, 2026
Air Canada’s Airbus A350 Order Signals Geopolitical Shift Away From Boeing as Trump Policies Reshape Global Aviation
Air Canada announced a firm order for eight Airbus A350‑1000 wide‑body jets, citing the aircraft’s 9,000‑nautical‑mile range and 25% lower fuel burn as key efficiency drivers. The purchase enables new nonstop routes to Southeast Asia, India and Australia. It arrives...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 12, 2026
Consultation: The Appointed Representatives Regime
The UK government has opened a consultation to amend the Appointed Representatives (AR) regime, which lets non‑financial firms provide financial services without full authorisation. The move follows an August 2025 policy statement that flagged weak oversight of certain ARs and the...
By HM Treasury – Atom feed
News•Feb 12, 2026
Join FIPP for Events Around the World in 2026
The merger of FIPP with WAN‑IFRA has created a packed 2026 agenda of global media events. In April, the WAN‑IFRA AI Forum in Frankfurt will examine artificial intelligence’s impact on content creation and audience engagement. June brings the World News...
By FIPP
News•Feb 12, 2026
Elevating the Next Generation of Senior Leadership Through New Rise Initiative
Rise Broadcast has launched Elevate, a six‑week leadership accelerator for women in mid‑level broadcast and media‑technology roles. The hybrid programme, running in June and July, combines virtual and in‑person sessions, expert‑led skill training, real‑world challenges, and mentorship from senior industry...
By TVBEurope
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
The First Banking Disruptor?
The episode examines Midland Bank's 1984 decision to eliminate fees for cheques, statements, and standing orders, effectively making personal banking free in the UK. It explores how this bold move reshaped the competitive landscape, prompting other banks to adopt similar...
By Payments:Unpacked
News•Feb 12, 2026
Former Latham & Watkins Secretary Barred After Stealing £53k From Top Lawyer
Aminata Pungi, a former legal secretary at Latham & Watkins, was convicted of stealing £53,000 from partner Thomas Forschbach and received an 18‑month suspended prison sentence. The Solicitors Regulation Authority subsequently barred her from practising law under a Section 43 order, requiring prior written permission...
By Legal Cheek (UK)
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Will These Four Defense Innovation Reforms Improve Industry’s Lot?
In this episode Madeline Field examines four 2026 Pentagon reforms—a defense‑innovation memo, an AI memo, an executive order on industry standards, and a pilot commercial‑license program—assessing how they reshape the innovation ecosystem and procurement. While the memos aim to streamline...
By War on the Rocks
News•Feb 12, 2026
Capella Introduces Bespoke Luxury to Galaxy Macau
Capella Hotel Group has launched its 95‑key Capella at Galaxy Macau, joining the resort’s elite line‑up alongside Raffles and The Ritz‑Carlton. The property showcases jungle‑inspired design, with suites ranging from 128 sqm apartments to 700 sqm penthouses that include private indoor plunge...
By Sleeper
Social•Feb 12, 2026
1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics Suffer First Major Cyber Attack
On this day in 1994, the winter Olympics in Lillehammer were hit with a cyber attack. https://t.co/AZfPpQUjAr https://t.co/xox3MFDt75
By Mikko Hypponen
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News•Feb 12, 2026
[Industry News] Masters of Albion First Look Gameplay Released
22cans released a six‑minute gameplay trailer for Masters of Albion, Peter Molyneux’s new God‑game. The trailer demonstrates the game’s day‑and‑night cycle, building, crafting, exploration, and combat systems working together. The title launches in Early Access on PC via Steam on...
By MCV/Develop
Social•Feb 12, 2026
Proton Rocket Launches Elektro‑L5 Weather Satellite From Baikonur
Proton rocket lifts off from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, with the Elektro-L5 weather satellite. DETAILS, UPDATES: https://t.co/XRGzszk0qi https://t.co/3ZESECT8GH
By Anatoly Zak
News•Feb 12, 2026
German E-Mobility on the Rise: Mercedes-Benz Trucks Expands with eActros to South America
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks handed over its first eActros 600 to Chilean carrier Empresas Cavalieri, marking the model’s debut outside Europe and the first series‑production electric long‑haul truck in South America. The vehicle will serve the Santiago‑Viña del Mar beverage route for Compañía...
By Renewable Energy Industry
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Rethinking Creative Fairness Under the UK’s New Automated Decision-Making Rules
The UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 replaces GDPR Article 22 with Section 80, easing restrictions on fully automated decision‑making (ADM) while defining "meaningful human involvement" and "significant" effects. The new safeguards only trigger when decisions rely on special categories of...
By The IPKat
Social•Feb 12, 2026
DoD Funding Keeps Aging Coal Plants Alive Amid Market Decline
You cannot make this up. US administration is directing the Department of Defense to buy coal power and spending $175m to keep ageing coal plants running. Coal plants average 44 years old. Many are costly and prone to outages. Markets, not ideology...
By Jan Rosenow
Blog•Feb 12, 2026
Gilded Capability: Overinvestment and the Survivability Paradox
The episode examines how overinvestment in elite capabilities—whether elite pilots in WWII Japan or modern high‑cost platforms—creates a survivability paradox that undermines long‑term combat effectiveness. By concentrating resources on a few "gilded" assets, militaries must boost survivability, driving up costs,...
By War on the Rocks
News•Feb 12, 2026
A Firm Capturing Carbon at NYC High-Rises Tackles Canadian Gas Pipelines
CarbonQuest, a Spokane‑based startup, is expanding its carbon‑capture technology from New York high‑rise boilers to gas‑fired engines that power compressors on Canadian pipelines. The company secured a $4.1 million grant‑backed contract with Tourmaline to install a containerized vacuum pressure swing absorption...
By Canary Media – Buildings