News•Feb 7, 2026
TURKEY REPORTED RECORD TOURISM REVENUE IN 2025
Turkey recorded a historic tourism peak in 2025, welcoming roughly 63.9 million visitors and generating $65.2 billion in revenue. Visitor numbers rose 2.7% year‑over‑year, while tourism earnings climbed 6.8%, surpassing government targets. The market mix featured 52.8 million foreign tourists and 11.1 million Turkish expatriates, with Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom remaining the top source countries. Organized travel and B2B package deals contributed $18.1 billion, underscoring a shift toward higher‑value tourism products.
By Tourism Review
News•Feb 7, 2026
WITH 97 M VISITORS, SPAIN REMAINS POPULAR TRAVEL DESTINATION
Spain recorded a historic 96.8 million international arrivals in 2025, a 3.2% rise over 2024, according to INE’s Frontur and Egatur surveys. Tourist spending jumped to €134.7 billion, up 6.8%, indicating a shift toward higher‑value visits. The United Kingdom remained the top...
By Tourism Review
News•Feb 7, 2026
Don't Like How Often Map Conditions Rotate in Arc Raiders? Sorry, but the Devs Say "that Most Likely Won't Change"
Arc Raiders continues its rotating map‑condition system, a core design choice affirmed by CEO Patrick Söderlund. The studio says the schedule creates tension, encourages players to move between maps, and will remain largely unchanged. While new conditions will be added,...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
OHB Establishes European Moonport Company
German space contractor OHB announced the launch of Luna Europa – the European Moonport Company – to centralise its lunar‑related activities. The subsidiary, founded in May 2025 and disclosed on 4 February 2026, will coordinate work on ESA’s Argonaut lander, the ESPRIT...
By European Spaceflight
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
UK Reinforces RAF Akrotiri With Deployment of Six F-35Bs
The United Kingdom moved six F‑35B Lightning jets from RAF Marham to RAF Akrotiri, escorted by two Voyager aerial refuelling aircraft, to reinforce the base’s defensive posture amid heightened Middle‑East tensions. Akrotiri already hosts ten Typhoon FGR4s, ISR platforms and U.S. U‑2 assets,...
By The Aviationist
News•Feb 7, 2026
Prince of Persia Creator Shares His Sympathies with The Sands of Time Remake Devs: "Artists Put Their Hearts Into Their...
Ubisoft announced the cancellation of the long‑awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake as part of a sweeping restructuring that threatens up to 200 jobs at its Paris headquarters. Jordan Mechner, the original game’s creator, posted a blog...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 7, 2026
Trump Turns to US Military Leaders for Diplomatic Efforts on Iran and Ukraine
President Donald Trump has turned to senior military officials to spearhead high‑stakes diplomatic talks on Iran’s nuclear program and the Russia‑Ukraine war. Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, joined indirect Iran negotiations in Oman, while Army Secretary Dan...
By Military.com (Navy News)
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
Another Confusing Internet Jurisdiction Opinion (This Time, From the 1st Circuit)–Stokinger V. Armslist
The First Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a lawsuit against Armslist for lack of personal jurisdiction in New Hampshire, but crafted a nuanced analysis of purposeful availment. The court emphasized that thousands of New Hampshire listings, advertising revenue, and the...
By Technology & Marketing Law Blog
Social•Feb 7, 2026
Checking In: How Is Your Xbox Ally Holding Up?
Now that’s it’s been a few months, I’m curious if you bought an Xbox Ally how is it holding up?
By Austin Evans
News•Feb 7, 2026
Exodus' Writer Wants to Make the Mass Effect Successor's Side Quests so Good You Won't Care if You're Rewarded for...
Exodus, the upcoming sci‑fi RPG from Archetype Entertainment, is set to redefine side quests by making them intrinsically rewarding rather than obligatory. Narrative director Drew Karpyshyn emphasizes that quests will tie into the game’s themes and companion arcs, offering meaningful...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
AerCap Grows Its Portfolio, but Without New Direct Orders
AerCap expanded its order book by 103 aircraft in FY25, but all were secured through indirect transactions rather than direct purchases from Airbus or Boeing. The bulk of the new orders stem from the Spirit Airlines Chapter 11 restructuring and...
By AirInsight
News•Feb 7, 2026
Death by Cold: Russia Is Attempting to Freeze Millions of Ukrainian Civilians
Russia has intensified a winter bombing campaign that systematically strikes Ukraine’s power plants, transmission lines, and heating infrastructure, leaving millions without essential energy amid sub‑zero temperatures. Analysts label the strategy a modern "kholodomor," echoing the Soviet‑era famine, and argue it...
By Atlantic Council
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
I’ve Taken Steps To Protect My Client’s Documents: But What Happens Post-Production?
Law firms are increasingly worried that once discovery documents are produced, opposing counsel could feed sensitive client information into large language models like ChatGPT. Stephen Embry highlights the gap between traditional document‑protection measures and the emerging risk of AI‑driven data...
By TechLaw Crossroads
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
Elbit Is Working on an Electronic Warfare, ISR Variant of C-390 Millenium
Elbit Systems displayed a concept version of Embraer’s C‑390 Millennium configured for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) at the Singapore Airshow. The model incorporates an EO/IR ball turret, a chin‑mounted MS‑110 multispectral pod and wing‑tip electronic‑warfare pods....
By The Aviationist
Podcast•Feb 7, 2026•0 min
Eye on Travel — February 7, 2026
In this episode of Eye on Travel, Peter Greenberg explores the economics of airline pricing, questioning whether fares should be weight‑based, and examines operational issues at Southwest. Jeremy Tarr of Fodors explains the factors behind fare differences, while Richard Fain...
By Peter Greenberg Worldwide (blog)
News•Feb 7, 2026
“There Is Nothing New for Me” – Zont1x on Returning to Spirit, Increasing His Voice in the Team, and Spirit’s...
Team Spirit’s anchor Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia returned to the roster after a year away, citing a need to readjust to professional Counter‑Strike. He emphasized his increased influence on in‑game strategy and preparation, noting a shift toward a more balanced mix...
By Esports News UK
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
Zelensky Claims US Sets June Deadline to End War
The episode examines Ukraine’s worsening energy crisis as Russia intensifies attacks on power infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity during a harsh winter. It highlights President Zelensky’s claim that the United States has set a June deadline for a peace settlement,...
By Decoded: Ukraine, Russia, and Beyond
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
How the U.S. Treasury Engineered a Dollar Squeeze in Iran
The U.S. Treasury, through OFAC, reclassified key Iranian banks and instituted secondary sanctions that block dollar‑clearing for Iran’s oil trade. By cutting off access to the SWIFT network and threatening non‑U.S. firms that facilitate dollar transactions, the Treasury forced a...
By The Blind Spot
News•Feb 7, 2026
From Disinformation to Espionage – Russia’s Hybrid Actions Against Poland
Russia has intensified a hybrid campaign against Poland, combining espionage, large‑scale cyber attacks, sabotage, and disinformation. Recent intelligence uncovered Russian spies inside the Ministry of National Defence and daily cyber assaults reaching up to 3,000 incidents. Moscow’s political elites have...
By Defence24 (Poland)
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
Airlink Scales Up Service to Zambia
South African carrier Airlink will boost service between Johannesburg and Ndola, Zambia, adding a second daily flight on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting March 30, 2026. The new schedule includes overnight aircraft in Ndola, enabling early‑morning departures to Johannesburg on...
By AirlineGeeks
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
British Airways Rolling Out New Electronic Meal Ordering System In Club World But The Reason Is Baffling
British Airways is set to launch an iPhone‑based meal ordering app, iOrder, for its Club World business class cabin. The airline says the system will give real‑time data on passenger preferences, helping to align meal loading ratios with demand and...
By Paddleyourownkanoo
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
Where Have All The Lawyers Gone?
Career prosecutors are abandoning U.S. Attorney offices as the DOJ openly solicits candidates who support former President Trump, signaling a politicized hiring push. Simultaneously, Indiana has relaxed bar admission rules, allowing graduates of non‑ABA‑accredited online law schools to sit for...
By Simple Justice
News•Feb 7, 2026
American Airlines Introduces Centennial Inspired Menu Featuring Culinary Trends of the 1920s
American Airlines is commemorating its 100th anniversary in 2026 with a centennial‑themed inflight dining program that revives 1920s culinary trends. The new menus debut in March for Flagship First and Flagship Business on international and transcontinental routes, followed by an...
By Future Travel Experience
News•Feb 7, 2026
Riyadh Air and Mastercard Partner to Redefine Global Travel Experience Through Multiple Touchpoints
Riyadh Air and Mastercard have forged a strategic partnership to build a fully integrated, digitally native travel and payments ecosystem. The alliance will introduce co‑branded credit and prepaid cards, a virtual card program for travel‑trade settlements, and a joint centre...
By Future Travel Experience
News•Feb 7, 2026
Security Measures Undertaken by International Organizations with Regard to Central and Eastern Europe - Part I
International organizations have deepened security engagement in Central and Eastern Europe through NATO enlargement, EU diplomatic and financial tools, and coordinated sanctions. NATO’s 1999‑2004 accession of nine states bolstered collective defence, while the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy drives...
By Defence24 (Poland)
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
Will Oracle Offload Cerner to Fund Datacenters?
A TD Cowen note suggests Oracle could sell its health‑tech unit, formerly Cerner, to finance massive AI datacenter spend. The company faces over $500 billion in capital commitments, including a $300 billion OpenAI contract that alone may require $156 billion in capex. To free...
By Digital Health Wire
Blog•Feb 7, 2026
On the Compass V. Zillow Preliminary Injunction Ruling
The episode dissects the court’s denial of Compass’s request for a preliminary injunction against Zillow over the Zillow Listing Access System (ZLAS). It explains that while the ruling is a legal victory for Zillow, it doesn’t spell immediate disaster for...
By Notorious R.O.B.
News•Feb 7, 2026
DispatchHealth, Saint Francis Health System Launch New Hospital-at-Home Program
DispatchHealth and Saint Francis Health System have launched a hospital‑at‑home program in eastern Oklahoma, allowing patients to receive full or partial acute care in their residences. The pilot currently treats five to six patients daily, with a virtual unit capacity...
By Home Health Care News
News•Feb 7, 2026
USS Arleigh Burke Sailors Awarded Armed Forces Service Medal for ‘12-Day War’ Operations
The guided‑missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke awarded its sailors the Armed Forces Service Medal for participation in ballistic‑missile‑defense operations in late 2024 and the June 2025 “12‑Day War” between Iran and Israel. Eligibility covers service from Aug 15‑Dec 16, 2024, and from June 12‑24, 2025,...
By Military Times
News•Feb 7, 2026
The First Descendant Update Adds New Character Dia, Episode 3 Story, and Endgame Content
Nexon rolled out a major update for its looter‑shooter The First Descendant, introducing a new Chill‑attribute character named Dia. The patch adds Season 3 Episode 3’s story focusing on Dia’s hidden past, a fresh underwater dungeon with the Sarcophage boss, and two...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 7, 2026
Kt Rolster Eliminated From 2026 LCK Cup as Coach ScoreTakes Responsibility for Upset Loss
kt Rolster were eliminated from the 2026 LCK Cup after a 2‑0 loss to DN Supers in the Play‑In Round 1. The team blew a 10,000‑gold advantage in Game 1 and fell flat in Game 2, prompting a decisive upset. Head coach...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 7, 2026
Homewatch CareGivers CEO On Engaging Clients Beyond Their Caregiver
Homewatch CareGivers, now operating 302 offices in 43 U.S. states and Latin America, plans to add roughly 40 new locations each year through 2028, targeting markets like Hawaii, Alaska and Maine. CEO Todd Houghton is centering the growth strategy on...
By Home Health Care News
News•Feb 7, 2026
Hideo Kojima Pulls Out of GDC 2026 Keynote Appearance
Hideo Kojima announced he will not attend the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026 keynote he was slated to deliver. The cancellation was posted by Kojima Productions on X, with no explanation provided. The keynote, titled “Starting Over From Zero,” was...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 7, 2026
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Comes to Epic Games Store, Adds Four Lords Hero Lu Bu
Netmarble has launched Seven Knights Re:BIRTH on the Epic Games Store, extending the game from mobile to PC. The update adds two Legendary heroes, including the Four Lords champion Lu Bu, and introduces a Lu Bu Rate‑Up Summon event. Additional content features the...
By Inven Global
Podcast•Feb 7, 2026•24 min
Child Benefit and Credit Cards
The episode investigates a widespread HMRC error that suspended Child Benefit for over 60% of eligible parents after mistakenly interpreting travel data as a move abroad, affecting payments worth at least £100 a month. It reveals that 63% of suspensions...
By BBC Radio 4 – Money Box (UK)
News•Feb 7, 2026
World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Servers Launch
Blizzard Entertainment launched the World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary servers on February 6, 2026, adding the iconic Outland expansion to the existing Classic realms. The update introduces two new playable races—Blood Elves and Draenei—expands the level cap to...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 6, 2026
Tech Bills of the Week: Restricting Biometric Use; Expanding the Quantum Workforce; and More
This week’s technology‑focused legislation spans biometric privacy, quantum workforce planning, robotics oversight, digital‑ID security, AI‑driven telecom protection, biosecurity safeguards, and defense‑technology hubs. A bipartisan bill would bar ICE and Customs from acquiring or using facial‑recognition systems and require deletion of...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)
News•Feb 6, 2026
Omega Execs Tout Nursing Home Operator Credit Quality, Predict Strong 2026, Offer Genesis Sale Updates
Omega Healthcare Investors reported a stronger‑than‑expected fourth‑quarter 2025, posting EPS of $0.55 versus the $0.49 consensus and adjusted FFO of $0.80 per share, beating estimates. The REIT lifted its 2026 AFFO outlook to $3.15‑$3.25 per share, slightly above analyst expectations....
By Skilled Nursing News
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Looking to Olympians for Leadership Principles
The piece links Olympic leadership lessons to enterprise risk management, citing two McKinsey studies on gold‑medalist Alistair Brownlee and CEOs as elite athletes. It distills five principles—persistence amid pushback, strategic time‑blocking, focusing on high‑impact risks, incremental innovation, and adaptability—for chief...
By NC State ERM Initiative – Resource Center/Blog
News•Feb 6, 2026
Next Step Properties Placed in Receivership, iCare Tasked With Interim Operations
Eleven of Next Step Healthcare's fourteen Massachusetts nursing homes have been placed in court‑appointed receivership after landlords reported nearly $15 million in unpaid rent and $3 million owed to lenders. Audits show chronic late payments and inspection failures that jeopardized resident safety....
By Skilled Nursing News
News•Feb 6, 2026
U.S.-Iran Talks Make Little Headway
U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, marking the first formal diplomatic engagement since the June 2025 strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The United States sent Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, underscoring the military...
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 6, 2026
U.S.-Iran Indirect Nuclear Talks Fail to Make Significant Progress
Indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran convened in Muscat, Oman, marking the first formal dialogue since President Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Both sides described the meeting as a "good start," but...
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 6, 2026
Product Returns Jumped Twice as Fast as Purchases, Narvar Says
Narvar’s February 2026 report shows holiday return volume surged 11% year‑over‑year, nearly double the 6% rise in purchase orders. The spike coincides with a 12‑year low in consumer confidence, prompting shoppers to treat returns as a final budget filter. Retailers...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 6, 2026
Defense Watch: MQ-25 Taxiing, Harpoon Testing, Machina Raise, TNT Awards
The Defense Watch roundup spotlights several pivotal milestones: HII’s Newport News division completed builder’s sea trials of the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN‑79) with delivery now targeted for March 2027; Boeing’s MQ‑25A Stingray unmanned tanker performed its first low‑speed taxi; the Navy concluded...
By Defense Daily
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Bring Modern Autofocus Performance to Your Classic Manual Cinema Lenses With This New AF Adapter
Tilta has launched the Nucleus Autofocus Adapter, a device that adds modern phase‑detect autofocus to classic manual PL cinema lenses when used on Sony E‑mount cameras. The adapter translates the camera’s native AF data to external Nucleus‑M II or Nano II focus...
By No Film School
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Oil Context Weekly (W6)
In this week’s Oil Context Weekly, the host reviews flat crude prices slipping below $68 a barrel after geopolitical chatter between the U.S. and Iran, while noting a modestly backwardated term structure with a "smiley‑faced" futures curve extending to 2027....
By Commodity Context
News•Feb 6, 2026
C Change Report Highlights Practical Ways to Align Owners, Occupiers, Property Managers Decarbonization
ULI Europe’s C Change programme has released an Asset Sustainability Committees Best Practice Guide to help owners, occupiers and property managers coordinate decarbonisation in multi‑let commercial buildings. The guide, built on interviews with twelve leading European real‑estate firms, outlines how structured...
By Urban Land (ULI) – Technology
News•Feb 6, 2026
US Marine Designs Corps’ First NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone
The U.S. Marine Corps unveiled HANX, its first 3D‑printed first‑person view drone that meets National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) security requirements. Developed by Sgt. Henry David Volpe at the II Marine Expeditionary Force Innovation Campus, the drone is approved by...
By Defense News
Blog•Feb 6, 2026
Practice Storytelling Every Day with This Simple Question
Filmmaker Philipp Humm recommends turning the routine question “How are you?” into a daily storytelling exercise. By sharing a brief personal anecdote instead of a generic answer, writers practice crafting a clear beginning, conflict, and hook in real time. The...
By No Film School
News•Feb 6, 2026
National Defense Areas Expanded, Established Along Texas Border
The Department of the Air Force is expanding National Defense Area 3 and creating a new NDA 6 along the Texas‑Mexico border. NDA 3 now stretches roughly 250 miles west of the Gulf of America, while NDA 6 covers a 150‑mile segment from Falcon...
By U.S. Air Force