Blog•Feb 25, 2026
From SOTU to SCOTUS
The State of the Union saw only four Supreme Court justices—Roberts, Kagan, Kavanaugh and Barrett—attend, while others stayed away by choice. President Trump used his speech to denounce a recent Supreme Court ruling on tariffs as “unfortunate” and “disappointing,” echoing a long tradition of presidents critiquing court decisions. The author also recounts personally moving for the admission of ten attorneys at the Court, a rare on‑docket appearance. The piece blends political observation with a behind‑the‑scenes look at Supreme Court procedures.
By The Volokh Conspiracy
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
The End of the Magic Wand: Why 2026 Demands Resilience Prompting
Law firms have moved beyond chasing the perfect prompt and now face a deeper challenge: generative AI reasoning systems can produce fluent, persuasive answers that are subtly incorrect. The article argues that lawyers must treat every AI output as a...
By DennisKennedy.Blog
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Rewriting the RFS Playbook: The Impact of No Half-RIN and Higher RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Production and Feedstock Use...
The EPA is expected to drop the controversial half‑RIN rule and raise biomass‑based diesel renewable volume obligations (RVOs) to 5.25 billion gallons in 2026 and 5.61 billion gallons in 2027, roughly a 20% increase over the June proposal. Using an average equivalence...
By Farmdoc daily
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Chess.com Global Championship Renamed to Chess.com Open
Chess.com has rebranded its Global Championship as the Chess.com Open, positioning it as the largest open chess tournament of 2026. The event runs from March 14 to April 26, featuring a $250,000 prize pool and three direct berths to the...
By Esports Insider
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Tesla Set to Activate Long-Awaited Cybertruck Feature
Tesla will soon activate Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on the Cybertruck via a software update, leveraging hardware already installed in all units. The feature has appeared on the Premium All‑Wheel‑Drive and Cyberbeast trim specifications, mirroring the system used in Model S...
By Teslarati
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Minimum Wage for Certain Federal Contractors Will Increase May 11, 2026
On February 9 2026 the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the minimum wage for federal contractors covered by Executive Order 13658 will rise to $13.65 per hour effective May 11 2026, up from $13.30. EO 13658, issued in 2014, applies to contracts made, renewed or...
By California HRWatchdog
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
ESL Pro League Season 23 Preview: Teams, Format, Schedule and More
ESL Pro League Season 23 runs March 1‑15, 2026, featuring 24 Counter‑Strike 2 teams in online Swiss stages followed by LAN playoffs in Stockholm’s Annexet. The tournament offers a $275,000 prize pool, with the champion earning $100,000 and a spot...
By Esports Insider
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Pharmaceutical Executive Daily: FDA Approves Braftovi
The FDA has approved Braftovi for patients with BRAF V600E‑mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, expanding targeted options in a genetically defined subset. The clearance underscores the momentum of biomarker‑driven oncology and combination‑therapy strategies. In parallel, Novo Nordisk announced a $2 billion partnership with Vivtex...
By Pharmaceutical Executive (independent trade outlet)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
“The Price Is Ridiculous”: CS2 Fans Slam PGL Singapore Major Ticket Prices
Tickets for the PGL Major Singapore 2026, scheduled Dec 10‑13 at Singapore Indoor Stadium, were released on Feb 25 and have drawn sharp criticism for steep pricing. Single‑day tickets start at $144 and rise to $369 for the final day,...
By Esports Insider
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Melissa McCarthy Sitcom ‘Mike & Molly’ Netflix Release Delayed To March 2026
Netflix confirmed that the complete series of *Mike & Molly* will debut in the United States on March 26, 2026, pushing back the original February 20 launch. All six seasons, totaling 127 episodes, are arriving after a brief hiatus following their removal from...
By What’s on Netflix
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Four Years On, Ukraine’s War Still Refuses to End
Four years after Russia’s 2022 invasion, the conflict has settled into a grinding stalemate, with Russia controlling roughly one‑fifth of Ukrainian territory and both sides suffering up to 1.8 million casualties. Civilian deaths exceed 15,000 and millions remain displaced, while reconstruction...
By The Geopolitics (TGP)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
X and XXX (but No XX): No Revenge Porn Liability for X Based on X User's Alleged Illegal Posting of...
A federal judge in Texas ruled that X (formerly Twitter) is not liable under the Non‑Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) statute for reposting a plaintiff's commercial pornographic material. The court emphasized that the NCII law expressly excludes commercial porn unless it...
By The Volokh Conspiracy
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Prusa Launches Highly Abrasive PETG Ultraglow Green
Prusa Research has launched Prusament PETG Ultraglow Green, a glow‑in‑the‑dark filament marketed as the brightest on the market. The material blends clear PETG with a high loading of strontium aluminate phosphor, delivering intense luminescence after UV charging. Prusa warns that...
By Fabbaloo
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Accreditation Places OryxAlign on Tier-One Assurance Platform
OryxAlign has secured the BuildingConfidence Gold accreditation from Achilles, a tier‑one supplier assurance platform used by major construction contractors. The Gold status, awarded in January, applies across the company’s UK operations and signals compliance with rigorous governance, compliance, and operational...
By BIM+ (Construction Computing)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Best 12-Month CD Rates for February 25, 2026: Up to 4.05%
The College Investor lists the top 12‑month certificates of deposit as of February 25, 2026, with yields topping 4.05% APY. Credit One Bank leads with a 4.05% jumbo CD requiring a $100,000 minimum, while Bank of Utah, Live Oak, Navy Federal and...
By The College Investor
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Resilience and Resistance: Interdisciplinary Lessons in Competition, Deterrence, and Irregular Warfare
The Joint Special Operations University released "Resilience and Resistance," the first comprehensive canon guiding SOF, interagency, and conventional forces on irregular warfare, competition, and deterrence. The volume blends military science, political science, sociology, and history, offering case studies from Cuba...
By Small Wars Journal
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Manufacturing Industry Forecast 2.9% Growth in 2026 As Asia Leads The Way
Interact Analysis projects global manufacturing output to grow 2.9% in 2026, up from 2.0% in 2025, with an average annual rate of 3.1% through 2030. Asia emerges as the strongest region, delivering 3.2% growth and a $30.1 trillion output, while India...
By The Manufacturing Connection
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
No First Amendment Right to Film Others' Party in Public Park, Even to Try to Document Alleged Ordinance Violations
The Northern District of California dismissed a plaintiff’s First Amendment claim after a park ranger ordered him to stop filming a private family barbecue in a public park. The court held that the First Amendment protects recording public officials performing...
By The Volokh Conspiracy
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Does Not Increase Mortality
A Danish register study of over 800,000 women examined the long‑term safety of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). About 12% of participants used MHT for a median of 1.7 years, and the analysis found no association between MHT use and all‑cause...
By SENS Research Foundation – The SENSible Blog
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Contesting Self-Governance in the South Pacific
New Zealand’s foreign minister announced a NZ $30 million aid suspension to the Cook Islands after the Pacific nation failed to consult Wellington on a deep‑sea mining partnership with China. The dispute centers on the interpretation of the Cook Islands’ free‑association status...
By The Asia Cable
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Digital Revenue for Events Companies: Must-Have or Distraction?
Questex now derives roughly 30% of its earnings from digital media extensions such as product catalogs, RFID lead tools and post‑show webinars. Industry leaders are split: some, like Events Venture Group’s Marco Giberti, argue digital revenue must climb to 10‑25%...
By A Media Operator
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Confiscates 2,000 Doses of Illegal Weight-Loss Drugs: Report
Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) seized nearly 2,000 doses of illegal weight‑loss drugs in raids on sites in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, marking its second major operation in four months. The confiscated products were labelled as containing tirzepatide...
By Pharmaceutical Executive (independent trade outlet)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Lessons From an Intelligence Officer on Ukraine’s Frontline
The essay by Austin Gray in Proceedings draws on his experience with Ukrainian intelligence near Bakhmut, highlighting four lessons for modern warfare. He argues that countertargeting, a survivable‑or‑attritable platform paradigm, organic information‑warfare capabilities, and resilient leadership are essential for naval...
By Small Wars Journal
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
🎧 Paramount Vs. Netflix: Your Big Questions Answered
Paramount has renewed its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery with a $31‑per‑share bid, reigniting a high‑stakes acquisition battle. Netflix, led by co‑CEO Ted Sarandos, is simultaneously courting investors and studios, arguing its own offer—already accepted in December—outperforms Paramount’s. The two...
By The Ankler
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
How Timor-Leste Uses Tourism to Cement Its ASEAN Role
Timor‑Leste is leveraging its recent ASEAN membership to accelerate a sustainable tourism strategy that showcases its pristine marine and mountainous assets. By joining ASEAN, the nation gains access to regional marketing channels and co‑branding opportunities, allowing it to present itself...
By The Geopolitics (TGP)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Numina Group Launches Batchbot 2.0 with Upgraded Software
Numina Group unveiled Batchbot 2.0, a modular warehouse automation platform that fuses its Real‑time Distribution Software (RDS‑WES) with KUKA’s fifth‑generation AI‑infused autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and a voice‑guided picking suite. The system claims to eliminate more than 20 minutes of...
By Mobile Robot Guide
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Boron Nitride Nanosheets Create Ceramic that Is Both Tough and Radar-Invisible
Researchers at Nanchang Hangkong University have created a dual‑phase silicon carbide ceramic reinforced with multilayer boron nitride nanosheets, delivering a 94.5% increase in flexural strength to 477 MPa and a 50% boost in fracture toughness. The composite, called DS@4MBNS, also achieves...
By Nanowerk
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Industry Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season: “Unlike some of Our Characters, We Know when to Leave a Party”
HBO and BBC have confirmed that the financial‑thriller series Industry will return for a fifth and final season, wrapping up the story that began in 2020. Season 4 concludes this Sunday, delivering the series’ penultimate arc before the planned ending. The...
By TVTattle
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Tesla Model S and X Customization Options Begin to Thin as Their Closure Nears
Tesla is winding down production of its Model S and Model X, and the first customization options are already disappearing. The exclusive Lunar Silver paint is now listed as sold out, while other low‑demand trims are being removed. Elon Musk confirmed the...
By Teslarati
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Airline Lounge Overcrowding
Airline lounges are experiencing severe overcrowding as credit‑card issuers oversell access, diluting the premium experience. Capital One now charges $45 per guest and has removed complimentary guest slots, while American Express restricts guests to those on the same flight. The surge...
By Peter Greenberg Worldwide (blog)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
60 Million Reasons to Pay Attention: The Investment Thesis Behind Chamber Cardio’s Series A
Chamber Cardio announced a $60 million Series A round in February 2026, led by Frist Cressey Ventures and backed by General Catalyst, Optum Ventures, Healthworx and other investors. The startup offers a two‑sided platform that connects payers with cardiology practices, embedding workflow‑native AI...
By Thoughts on Healthcare Markets & Tech
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
How a Former Hedge Fund Analyst Built a Six-Figure Newsletter Covering Asia’s Overlooked Stocks
Michael Fritzell, a former hedge‑fund analyst with 15 years in investment banking and buy‑side roles, left finance in 2021 to launch Asian Century Stocks, a paid newsletter spotlighting overlooked Chinese and Southeast Asian companies. Leveraging his Mandarin fluency and on‑the‑ground...
By Simon Owens’ Media Newsletter
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Insulin Resistance Is Not a Disease: A Metabolic Reframe
Type 2 diabetes is reframed as chronic elevated blood sugar (CEBS) rather than a disease of insulin deficiency. The article argues that what is labeled "insulin resistance" is a protective cellular response to persistent glucose oversupply caused by excessive carbohydrate consumption....
By KevinMD
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
The End of the Magic Wand: Why 2026 Demands Resilience Prompting
Law firms have shifted from chasing a perfect AI prompt to recognizing that modern reasoning models can produce fluent but subtly incorrect answers. The article introduces "Resilience Prompting," a workflow mindset that assumes every AI output may be wrong and...
By Legal Tech Monitor
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸
Hy‑Vee’s partnership with Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds showcases disciplined merchandising through a wood‑crate display that blends warmth with clean visual hierarchy. The packaging features clear, easy‑to‑read pricing and a subtle vertical rhythm that creates movement without clutter. By positioning the...
By Retail in Real Time
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
A Remedy for Medicine Procurement: How Brazil Is Improving Decision-Making in a $75 Billion Market Using Open Data and AI
Brazil spends roughly US$75 billion annually on medicines through its universal health system, but fragmented procurement across 5,000 municipalities creates price volatility and opaque documentation. A coalition of government agencies and civil‑society groups launched the Medicamentos Transparentes platform, which consolidates purchase...
By Open Contracting Partnership — Latest News/Blog —
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Inflation Adjusted House Prices 2.2% Below 2022 Peak
The December Case‑Shiller report shows nominal house prices reaching fresh all‑time highs, while inflation‑adjusted (real) values sit slightly below their 2022 peak—2.2% for the national index and 2.4% for the composite 20. Despite the recent dip, real prices remain 10.3%...
By CalculatedRisk Newsletter (Substack)
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Richard Gibbens Is New CEO of Intermountain MLS
Intermountain MLS announced Richard Gibbens as its new chief executive officer. Gibbens comes from Bluegrass REALTORS®, where he drove strategic modernization, strengthened broker collaboration, and expanded data and technology capabilities. His appointment signals a push to sharpen operational focus and...
By Vendor Alley
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
How to Build Your Perfect Competitive Set in 2026
Hotels aiming for revenue growth in 2026 should build a focused competitive set of five to ten primary rivals, optionally adding secondary groups for niche insights. The article advises using OTA search filters—location, accommodation type, price range, rating, and online...
By Revenue Hub
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
"20/20: The Au Pair, The Affair and Murder" About a Twisted Love Triangle Delivers Best Adult 25-54 Performance in 10...
ABC News’ true‑crime special “20/20: The Au Pair, The Affair and Murder” delivered 3.383 million total viewers on Feb 20, 2026. The broadcast posted a 2 % rise in adults 25‑54 and a 6 % increase in adults 18‑49, marking its best performance in...
By The Futon Critic
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
GSA Proposes New SAM Certification Language for Federal Funding Recipients Addressing DEI, Immigration, and National Security
On February 18, 2026 the General Services Administration issued a proposed revision to the System for Award Management (SAM) certifications required of federal financial assistance recipients. The draft adds attestations covering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) compliance, immigration status verification,...
By Inside Government Contracts
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Global Gas Prices Diverge as Asian LNG Strengthens While European and US Benchmarks Ease
Last week global gas markets split, with Asian spot LNG rallying to the low‑$11/MMBtu range while European TTF and US Henry Hub prices eased. In Northeast Asia, the JKM benchmark rebounded after a brief dip, driven by renewed buying from...
By Global LNG Hub
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Thoughts on the Potential Broader Significance of the Supreme Court's Tariff Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court in Learning Resources v. Trump struck down President Trump’s expansive tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The majority opinion, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, held that the president cannot wield unlimited...
By The Volokh Conspiracy
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Beyond Vitals Spot Checks: Sibel Health and LookDeep Health Combine Wearable Monitoring with Real-Time Bedside AI
Sibel Health and LookDeep Health announced a strategic partnership that merges Sibel’s FDA‑cleared ANNE® One wearable, which continuously captures clinical‑grade vitals, with LookDeep’s aimee™ bedside AI that adds real‑time visual and audio context. The combined platform targets emergency departments, general...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Esports to Make Its Medal Debut at Gay Games Valencia 2026
Esports will make its medal debut at the Gay Games Valencia 2026, featuring Overwatch and EA Sports FC 26 in both individual and team tournaments. The competitions run on July 3rd in an open format that does not separate participants by gender, guaranteeing...
By Esports Insider
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Japan LNG Resales Hit Record as Companies Expand Overseas Trading
Japan’s LNG resales hit a record in fiscal 2024, surpassing the volume imported from any single supplier. Declining domestic consumption, driven by nuclear restarts, efficiency gains and renewable growth, has pushed utilities and trading houses to redirect surplus cargoes to...
By Global LNG Hub
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
ABC News Is No. 1 Broadcast Network for Coverage of the State of the Union, Beating NBC by 1.4 Million...
ABC News topped all broadcast networks in live‑plus‑same‑day viewership for the 2026 State of the Union, drawing 4.912 million total viewers. The coverage outperformed NBC by 1.43 million viewers and CBS by 1.65 million, while also beating Fox and the combined cable audience...
By The Futon Critic
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Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Defense & Aerospace Daily Podcast [Feb 25, 2026] Mesh Feigenbaum on Global Industrial Capacity
Mesh Feigenbaum, a leading forging‑press expert, released an updated benchmark revealing that global capacity for massive aerospace and defense forging presses is shrinking as aging equipment retires faster than replacements arrive. The study warns that unplanned press failures can stall...
By Defense & Aerospace Report
Blog•Feb 25, 2026
Emerging Key Trends in Hematologic Malignancies
The article argues that the next wave of hematologic‑malignancy therapies will be shaped by early‑stage signals emerging from conference hallways rather than headline‑grabbing late‑phase trial data. It identifies five nascent trends—advanced immunotherapies, precision genomics, micro‑environment targeting, novel biomarker platforms, and...
By Biotech Strategy Blog