Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Arizona Airport Eyes Commercial Expansion
Buckeye officials approved a lease of five acres at the municipal airport to build 12 private hangars, which Vermillion Development will construct and sell. The move is framed as a catalyst for economic growth and a first step toward a 20‑year expansion plan that could accommodate commercial and cargo flights. City leaders envision attracting carriers such as DHL, FedEx and Amazon, easing cargo pressure on Phoenix Sky Harbor. The long‑term vision includes runway extensions and additional land acquisition to support larger aircraft.
By AirlineGeeks
News•Feb 10, 2026
Mirror’s Edge-Inspired Parkour Adventure Game VHOLUME Launches Demo
Indie studios IronEqual and STRAFTAT have launched a playable demo for VHOLUME, a first‑person parkour adventure inspired by Mirror’s Edge. The demo is now available on Steam for PC, though the full game’s launch date remains unannounced. Set in a...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 10, 2026
ULA Seeks to Rebuild Launch Cadence After CEO’s Exit
United Launch Alliance announced the departure of longtime CEO Tory Bruno after a 12‑year tenure, appointing former Boeing executive John Elbon as interim chief. Elbon stressed that ULA’s strength lies in its 3,000‑person engineering and production workforce rather than any...
By SpaceNews
News•Feb 10, 2026
ASUS ROG Partners With BLAST for BLAST Premier
International esports tournament operator BLAST has renewed its partnership with ASUS Republic of Gamers for the 2026 season of its Counter‑Strike 2 series. Under the agreement, ASUS ROG will provide official monitors, PCs, laptops, keyboards and mice for six BLAST Premier...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 10, 2026
Michigan Unions Launch Coalition to Create Clean Energy Jobs
Michigan labor leaders announced the Michigan Climate Jobs (MICJ) coalition, a union‑driven effort to build clean‑energy projects and apprenticeships across the state. Guided by the Climate Jobs Institute’s Blueprint, MICJ targets grid modernization, public‑infrastructure decarbonization, and the creation of union‑filled,...
By Solar Power World
News•Feb 10, 2026
Hagerty Channel Debuts On Prime Video
Hagerty Inc. has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming (FAST) channel on Amazon Prime Video, delivering 24/7 automotive programming. The channel features hundreds of hours of original content, with new episodes added weekly, including titles such as Icons, Revelations, and Barn...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 10, 2026
Essay: Ricky Martin's Super Bowl Performance Was an Act of Justice for the 1990s
Ricky Martin’s surprise appearance during the Super Bowl LX halftime show turned a 30‑second musical interlude into a bold statement on Puerto Rico’s colonial legacy. Backed by the sound of a cuatro, he performed “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii,” linking the island’s history to contemporary gentrification pressures....
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 10, 2026
In the Bloody, Urban Combat to Liberate Manila, This Airborne ‘Angel’ Sacrificed All
PFC Manuel Pérez Jr., a 22‑year‑old paratrooper with the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, performed a daring solo assault on a Japanese pillbox during the February 1945 liberation of Manila. His aggressive close‑quarters attack killed 18 enemy combatants and cleared the...
By Military Times
News•Feb 10, 2026
Why The A321XLR Will Work Better For American Than Any Other Airline
At its internal “Journey ’26” conference, American Airlines let staff vote on ten prospective destinations, many of which align with its new Airbus A321XLR fleet. The carrier has ordered 50 A321XLRs, with 15 deliveries this year, and plans to use...
By Simple Flying
News•Feb 10, 2026
Baby Keem Details New Album Ca$ino, Announces 2026 Tour
Hip‑hop artist Baby Keem announced his sophomore album *Ca$ino*, slated for release on February 20 through pgLang, Eerie Times and Columbia Records. The record includes high‑profile features from cousin Kendrick Lamar and Too $hort, and the trailer showcases family footage and a preview of...
By Pitchfork
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Nitro Concepts Immersion Metahaptics Kit; Totally Not The ButtKicker 2.0
The episode dives into Nitro Concepts' Immersion Metahaptics Kit, a high‑end haptic seat system that uses USB‑controlled actuators to simulate gear shifts, engine rumble, ABS, wheelslip, and road feel for racing simulators. Reviewers from TweakTown found the tactile feedback surprisingly...
By PC Perspective
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Faster, Cheaper, Better AI Content— Pick One. Pick Faster.
Major media players are deploying generative‑AI tools to accelerate film and TV production. Disney’s strategic push, backed by its partnership with OpenAI, focuses on cost reduction, while Amazon’s new Head of AI Studios aims to streamline creative workflows. ByteDance and...
By PARQOR (The Medium)
News•Feb 10, 2026
Zeiss Introduces Aatma Prime Lenses
Zeiss has launched the Aatma Prime series, a collection of nine T1.5 full‑frame cinema lenses spanning 18 mm to 135 mm. The lenses marry classic Zeiss optical character—soft skin tones, low contrast, and distinctive bokeh—with modern data‑rich design and workflow compatibility. Aatma...
By TVNewsCheck
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Geothermal: Canada’s Scalable Clean Power Future
Forget Nuclear, Gas, Hydro. Geothermal is the Future of Electricity It's ready to scale and Canada is a global leader thanks to companies like Eavor Technologies. Also, advanced geothermal pairs very nicely with wind and solar. https://youtu.be/auWPh9R0H1Q
By Markham Hislop
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Lee Touts Digital Subscriptions Strategy as Subscribers Churn; Co. Gets Debt Reprieve
Lee Enterprises reported a 10% drop in total operating revenue to $130 million for Q4 2025, while digital subscription revenue grew 5% to $22.7 million. Despite the revenue boost, the company’s digital‑only subscriber base shrank from 728,000 in March to 609,000 by year‑end,...
By A Media Operator
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Tens Of Thousands Of Passengers Set To Be Stranded As Lufthansa Pilots Announce Strike in Pension Dispute
Lufthansa’s pilots union Vereinigung Cockpit announced a one‑day strike on Thursday, February 12, over a pension dispute, potentially stranding tens of thousands of travelers. The walkout will affect all mainline Lufthansa and cargo flights departing Germany, while subsidiaries such as...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
News•Feb 10, 2026
Travel to Near-Future Brazil in U.S. Trailer for Gabriel Mascaro’s The Blue Trail
Gabriel Mascaro’s *The Blue Trail*, winner of the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin, will debut in the United States on April 3 via Dekanalog. The trailer showcases a near‑future Brazil where the state forces seniors into isolated colonies, prompting...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 10, 2026
New Subnautica 2 Video Shows Off a Convenient and Social Dive Elevator, While Promising that Multiplayer Won't Ruin Single Player
Unknown Worlds released a new dev vlog for Subnautica 2 showcasing a dive elevator and confirming that multiplayer will be optional. Every feature has been built with co‑op capability, but no part of the game will require other players. The dive...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
SoundExchange Just Quietly Expanded Global Royalty Coverage to 91%
SoundExchange announced that it has added 17 new international collective‑management agreements, expanding its reach to cover more than 91% of the global neighboring‑rights market. The new partnerships span Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, bringing territories such as Kenya,...
By Hypebot
News•Feb 10, 2026
IDB Group Announces Settlement with ECOSAC Regarding Prohibited Practices
The Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) Group has imposed a twenty‑four‑month Conditional Non‑Debarment on ECOSAC AGRÍCOLA S.A.C. and its subsidiary after confirming fraudulent financial representations made to an IDB Invest loan between 2022 and 2023. The settlement, reached through the Office of Institutional Integrity,...
By IDB Invest – News
News•Feb 10, 2026
Yes Trailer: Nadav Lapid Targets Israeli Nationalism in Searing Satire
Nadav Lapid’s fifth feature, *Yes*, debuted in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, delivering a razor‑sharp satire of Israeli nationalism in the wake of the October 7 attacks. The film follows a jazz musician and his dancer wife who agree to say “yes” to...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 10, 2026
Boeing Crushes Airbus In Orders & Deliveries: A Dominant Start To 2026
Boeing opened 2026 with a decisive lead over Airbus, delivering 46 commercial jets in January versus Airbus's 19. The majority of Boeing's deliveries were 737 MAX aircraft, while the company also secured 103 net orders, far outpacing Airbus's sub‑50 net bookings....
By Simple Flying
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
CNAS Podcast | Carney’s Challenge: Can Europe Take the Reins of NATO?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at Davos, warned that the international system is experiencing a rupture rather than a gradual transition, urging middle powers to reduce reliance on the United States. He called for diversified partnerships and collective action...
By Small Wars Journal
News•Feb 10, 2026
PMVG Launches ‘TechBundle’ To Cut Costs, Modernize Public Media Operations
Public Media Venture Group (PMVG) introduced TechBundle, a modular suite that combines master control, transmission monitoring, traffic, and streaming services for local public media stations. By negotiating system‑wide pricing, the bundle offers enterprise‑grade tools at lower costs than separate contracts,...
By TVNewsCheck
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
European Allies Take over NATO Joint Force Commands
NATO approved a major leadership reshuffle, assigning all three Joint Force Commands to European allies while the United States keeps control of the Alliance’s theatre component commands. The United Kingdom will lead Joint Force Command Norfolk, Italy will take Joint...
By UK Defence Journal – Air
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Invitation (2/19/26): Turning OSINT Chaos Into Strategic Clarity | Irregular Warfare Initiative
On February 19, the Irregular Warfare Initiative and CACI DarkBlue will host a half‑day convening in Reston, Virginia titled “Turning OSINT Chaos into Strategic Clarity: Countering Malign Chinese Influence.” The event gathers senior irregular‑warfare practitioners from government, intelligence, and the...
By Small Wars Journal
News•Feb 10, 2026
Beer and Wine at Chow Halls of the Future? Commanders Will Decide.
The Army is piloting a campus‑style dining concept at Fort Hood’s 42 Bistro, launching on Feb. 18, with an optional beer and wine service. Senior commanders, including Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan and Fort Hood’s commander, will decide whether alcohol is...
By Military Times
News•Feb 10, 2026
Beyond Blocs
The article argues that the world is moving beyond bloc politics toward issue‑based cooperation, with Europe seeking strategic autonomy while engaging China on a case‑by‑case basis. Recent high‑level visits to Beijing by European and other leaders underscore this shift. Trade...
By Foreign Policy
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Roger Deakins Pulls Back the Curtain on How He Actually Thinks About Shots
Renowned cinematographer Roger Deakins released his new book, *Reflections: On Cinematography*, co‑authored with his wife James Ellis Deakins. The memoir pulls back the curtain on his creative process, from deciphering story emotions to choosing light and composition. Deakins also warns...
By No Film School
News•Feb 10, 2026
How Trump Wants to Change American Weapon Sales Abroad
President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at overhauling the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process, seeking to streamline approvals and give greater preference to U.S. defense contractors. The order proposes tighter licensing for advanced weaponry and a shift away...
By Breaking Defense
News•Feb 10, 2026
Getting Smart With Virtual Assistants in Healthcare
Mayo Clinic launched an in‑house Nurse Virtual Assistant, a generative AI tool that instantly curates patient records and policy information for nurses. The initiative demonstrates a problem‑first approach, targeting clinician workflow inefficiencies rather than shoehorning technology. The article expands the...
By HealthTech Magazine
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
What Does 17K Really Look Like? Blackmagic Shares Raw URSA Cine 17K 65 Footage
Blackmagic Design released raw footage from the URSA Cine 17K 65, captured in the period short film “To Fly or Float.” The film, shot by cinematographer Ben Saffer with Cooke Panchro 65/i lenses, showcases the camera’s 65 mm RGBW sensor and 17,520 × 8,040...
By No Film School
News•Feb 10, 2026
StanChart CFO Abruptly Exits for Apollo
Standard Chartered announced that group CFO Diego De Giorgi is leaving immediately to join Apollo Global Management as a partner and head of EMEA. Peter Burrill, the bank's group head of central finance, will serve as interim CFO while a permanent replacement is...
By CFO Dive
News•Feb 10, 2026
Wednesday Leave Wasserman Over CEO’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Wednesday, an indie‑rock band, announced it is leaving talent agency Wasserman after the U.S. Justice Department released emails linking CEO Casey Wasserman to Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosure sparked a wave of public condemnations, with...
By Pitchfork
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Alibaba's RynnBrain Positions China to Lead Robotics AI
Will China be competitive in robotics and physical AI? It sure appears that way. RynnBrain is Alibaba’s foundational AI model designed specifically for embodied intelligence—the field of AI that powers robots to interact with the physical world. Developed by Alibaba’s DAMO Academy,...
By Michael Kevin Spencer
Social•Feb 10, 2026
US Deploys F‑35A Stealth Fighters Amid Stalled Iran Talks
F-35A Stealth Fighters Moving Closer To Middle East As U.S. Military Buildup Continues Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to stave off war have so far proven inconclusive. Latest update: https://t.co/XTJiEkMBnh
By Tyler Rogoway
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Legalgain Shares Findings in Whitepaper on Structural Requirements for AI Legal Research
Legalgain released a whitepaper titled "Integrity Meets Intelligence" outlining structural requirements for reliable AI legal research. The report identifies three core pillars: high‑integrity legal data, domain‑specific model architecture, and agentic multi‑step workflows. It argues that many current legal AI tools...
By LawSites (LawNext) by Bob Ambrogi
Social•Feb 10, 2026
US General: China Remains Regional Bomber, Not Strategic
China “Just Not There Yet” On H-20 Stealth Bomber: Global Strike Command’s Top General The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command says "China is a regional bomber force at best." Exclusive: https://t.co/DP7iHlPjrI
By Tyler Rogoway
News•Feb 10, 2026
Rolls-Royce Launches Hydrogen-Ready Modular Gas Engine Power Plants
Rolls‑Royce announced a new line of modular gas‑engine power plants that are hydrogen‑ready, offering capacities from 5 MW up to several hundred megawatts through 10, 20 and 30 MW modules. The turnkey solution can be connected to the grid within 12‑18 months...
By POWER Magazine
News•Feb 10, 2026
WMSA Announces New Efforts With FCC To Secure Wireless Mic Spectrum
The Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance (WMSA) released a report warning that the 470‑608 MHz band, vital for professional wireless microphones, is increasingly crowded after the 2017 incentive auction and loss of the 600 MHz band. The alliance is lobbying the FCC, Congress,...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 10, 2026
‘An Instinct for Exploration’
Marcela García reflects on a lifelong instinct to explore, tracing it from a pink bike in Monterrey to a Harvard journalism degree and a career at The Boston Globe. Early influences—her mother’s entrepreneurial drive and her father’s love of fiction—shaped...
By Nieman Reports
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Pentagon Partners with SEC to Codify Trump Contractor Threats
We break--DoD tells us it will work with SEC: The Pentagon is looking to turn President Donald Trump’s threats on government contractors into enforceable contract provisions and potentially Securities and Exchange Commission regulations https://t.co/KWykJh5z6T
By Tony Capaccio
News•Feb 10, 2026
EPA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Coal Ash Management, Citing Implementation Challenges
The U.S. EPA finalized a rule that pushes key coal‑combustion residual (CCR) compliance dates into 2027‑2032, extending facility evaluation reports, groundwater‑monitoring design, and closure‑plan deadlines. The extensions respond to industry‑wide challenges such as locating historic engineering records, contractor shortages, and...
By Power Engineering
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
The Tilt Toward Corporate Voluntary Disclosures
Under the Trump administration, the DOJ has refined its corporate enforcement policy to more actively reward voluntary disclosures of misconduct. Companies that promptly self‑report, fully cooperate, and remediate can receive declinations and potentially avoid disgorgement, as illustrated by recent False...
By Corruption, Crime & Compliance
News•Feb 10, 2026
China’s US Treasurys Exit Could Limit Japan’s Military Spending
China is directing state‑owned banks to cut U.S. Treasury holdings to roughly $750 billion by 2025, halving its 2010 peak. The reduction removes a major buyer from the market, shifting the financing burden toward Japan, the world’s largest foreign‑reserve holder. Japan’s...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 10, 2026
Savvy Games Group Signs Memorandum of Understanding With NMBRS
Savvy Games Group announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Stockholm‑based visual‑effects studio NMBRS at the D.I.C.E. conference, aiming to boost esports and game development in Saudi Arabia. NMBRS will establish a Riyadh presence, bringing VFX expertise from titles such as...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 10, 2026
Florida Law Models What Genetic Disease Testing Could Be
Florida enacted the Sunshine Genetics Act, creating the nation’s first state‑backed newborn whole‑genome sequencing program. The five‑year pilot will offer free opt‑in testing to 100,000 infants, funded by a mix of private and state resources, and establishes a new Institute...
By CNBC – Health & Science
News•Feb 10, 2026
Is a Dollar Vibe Shift Under Way?
The Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center podcast explores whether a sustained dollar depreciation is emerging. Host Dan McDowell explains how a weaker greenback could reshape U.S. trade balances, investment flows, and national‑security calculations. The discussion highlights potential benefits for exporters alongside higher...
By Atlantic Council
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Coalition Urges California to Revoke Permits for Federal License Plate Reader Surveillance
A coalition led by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Imperial Valley Equity & Justice has asked Governor Gavin Newsom and Caltrans to immediately revoke permits that allow federal agencies such as Customs and Border Patrol and the DEA to install...
By Electronic Frontier Foundation — Deeplinks —
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Louisiana's Blue Ammonia Gamble Fuels Pollution, Costs
“These plants increase air pollution, they increase global warming...they increase not only energy costs, but total social costs, and so there’s zero benefit — except to the people who are taking the subsidies" Louisiana bets big on ‘blue ammonia https://t.co/3Se0MmNpqO
By Mark Z. Jacobson