
OptiScaler’s test build 0.9.0‑pre10 adds FSR 4 support to Vulkan games by routing the upscaler through a DirectX 12 bridge, effectively bypassing AMD’s official limitation to RDNA 4 GPUs and DX12 titles. The community‑driven implementation works in titles such as Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, delivering measurable image‑quality gains over FSR 3.1. AMD has not provided native Vulkan or INT8 driver support, making the OptiScaler hack a strategic signal. The move highlights a gap between AMD’s product roadmap and open‑source expectations.
HekaBio K.K. and Alpha Tau Medical have secured Japanese regulatory approval for Alpha DaRT, a diffusing alpha‑radiation therapy for unresectable locally advanced or recurrent head‑and‑neck cancer. The approval makes Japan the first country outside Israel to clear the device, positioning HekaBio...

The article breaks down exactly what appraisers focus on during a home appraisal and separates essential tasks from cosmetic concerns. Size, floor‑plan functionality, construction quality, visible repairs, recent updates, and site characteristics drive the valuation more than staging or a...

Dr. Nathan Jones, associate professor at Sam Houston State University and senior fellow at SWJ El Centro, has been featured in major media outlets discussing the fallout from the reported death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes,...

On 19 January 2026 Indonesia’s Constitutional Court dismissed a petition challenging Article 56 of the 2022 Personal Data Protection Law, which governs cross‑border data transfers. The Court held that such transfers are administrative actions of the executive, not matters requiring parliamentary approval, and...
The Department of Justice released more than three million documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, including several grand‑jury subpoenas directed at Google. The leaked files reveal Google’s formal responses on company letterhead, detailing the data it produced for specific...

DNSSEC adoption remains modest, with only 36 % of resolvers validating and 7 % of domains securely delegated in 2025, hampered by complex enrollment and manual key‑rollovers. Automation using authenticated CDS/CDNSKEY records can eliminate these hurdles, and several European ccTLDs have already...

The Michigan‑Duke men’s basketball game delivered an average 2.0 rating and 4.32 million viewers on ESPN, peaking at 5.4 million. This made it the largest ESPN‑network audience for a men’s game since the 2019 Duke‑North Carolina showdown and the seventh‑most‑watched ever on...

MOZAYYX Acquisition Corp. priced an upsized $261 million IPO, with units slated to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker MZYX.U on February 25, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO and CFO Benjamin Zucker, will seek a merger in high‑growth sectors such...

Intelligence and National Security announces a special issue dedicated to sources and archives for Cold War European intelligence history. Editors Matteo Giurco and Christopher Moran seek papers that examine institutional archives, open‑source material, memoirs, and the gaps left by classified...
The Saturday, February 21 2025 ratings report shows CBS’s true‑crime series 48 Hours airing new episodes alongside a heavy lineup of live sports, including coverage of the upcoming Milan‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, NCAA basketball, WWE Legends featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin, and...

ABC’s long‑running newsmagazine 20/20 concluded its 48th season amid modest Nielsen performance. Season 47 recorded a 0.21 rating in the key 18‑49 demographic and attracted 2.46 million total viewers. As of Feb 25 2026 the series has received neither a renewal nor a cancellation...
The 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report shows that independent eateries face a shrinking margin between revenue and costs, even as traffic rises. Price increases above ten percent in 2025 hurt profitability because diners are increasingly price‑sensitive. A growing share of...
Capital One Shopping is sending targeted cash‑back offers that promise $125 back when customers spend $275 or more on a Hertz rental. The rebate translates to roughly a 45% return, though the reward can only be redeemed for select third‑party...

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs, prompting President Trump to issue an executive order that imposes a 10% global tariff under Section 122, with a possible...
Virgin Atlantic’s loyalty program, combined with Virgin Red, lets members earn and redeem points for a wide range of travel experiences. Until February 28, Chase Ultimate Rewards offers a limited‑time 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, dramatically increasing point value....

Shield AI announced that its X‑BAT vertical‑take‑off‑and‑landing combat drone will begin flight testing near Newton, Kansas, later this year. The company highlighted VTOL capability as the program’s core differentiator during the AFA Warfare Symposium. X‑BAT is designed to combine stealth,...
Solar’s Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) has surged over 23% year‑to‑date through Feb 24, 2026, far outpacing the S&P 500’s modest 0.8% gain. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects a record 86 GW of utility‑scale capacity additions in 2026, with solar comprising 51% of...

At the Airlines UK Annual Dinner 2026, industry leaders praised strong government backing for airspace modernization, airport expansion and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development, while warning that rising costs threaten the sector’s competitiveness. Baroness Liz Sugg highlighted aviation’s contribution of...

The article argues that broadcasters should embed traditional TV formats within creator channels rather than merely licensing talent. By leveraging creators’ repeatable engagement formulas, formats like Family Fortunes can be re‑imagined for social‑first audiences, as demonstrated by the Sidemen partnership...
Microsoft announced a suite of telco‑focused services ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026. The company is rolling out Azure Local, Microsoft 365 Local, and Foundry Local to deliver sovereign‑cloud and edge capabilities for disconnected operations. In March, Databricks Lakebase will reach general availability,...
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories disclosed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concluded its multi‑year Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation in February 2026 and, for now, will not recommend any enforcement action. The probe, triggered by an anonymous 2020 complaint about...

The U.S. Department of Defense has warned AI firm Anthropic that it could be labeled a “supply chain risk” unless the company lifts its self‑imposed bans on autonomous weapons and surveillance use. Anthropic, which was cleared for classified work in...

The Connecticut Supreme Court confronted the reliability of AI‑generated evidence, focusing on the risk of hallucinations that blur fact from fiction. Justice Ecker warned that AI makes truth verification increasingly difficult. The justices examined recent filings that relied on AI...
Marriott Bonvoy points can be transferred to 36 airline partners, typically at a 3‑to‑1 ratio, but transferring 60,000 points often adds a 5,000‑mile bonus, effectively improving the ratio to 3‑to‑1.25. United MileagePlus provides a special 2‑to‑1 conversion with a 10,000‑mile...
China’s Ministry of Commerce escalated economic pressure on Japan by adding 20 Japanese firms to its export control list and another 20 to a watch list, targeting dual‑use items. Foreign Minister Wang Yi intensified rhetoric, accusing Japan of harboring ambitions...

ASUS unveiled the 2026 ROG Zephyrus Duo, the first dual‑screen gaming laptop designed for practical use rather than a novelty. It features two 16‑inch 3K OLED panels with 120 Hz refresh, an RTX 5090 GPU running at 135 W, and a five‑mode hinge...
AI agents are evolving from advisory tools to autonomous actors, creating an emerging "Agentic Commerce" economy. To operate at scale, these agents must be bounded by clear authority and risk controls, which the insurance industry can provide through underwriting and...
Choice Hotels is offering a limited‑time timeshare promotion that costs $149 and includes a three‑night stay at one of eight U.S. destinations. Guests must attend a two‑hour sales presentation and can choose either 30,000 Choice Privileges points or a $100...

Netflix announced the fifth volume of its Untold sports documentary series, debuting March 31 with four weekly films. The lineup includes a deep‑dive into Lamar Odom’s 2015 overdose, the ‘Jail Blazers’ era of Portland, the Magnus Carlsen‑Hans Niemann chess cheating...
Air Products has moved to secure a Water Quality Certification from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, a prerequisite for its federal permit to build a blue‑hydrogen and carbon‑capture facility. The certification confirms compliance with Clean Water Act sections governing...
Canada’s largest gold producer Agnico Eagle announced an accelerated expansion of its Detour Lake mine and ongoing construction of the Upper Beaver project, aiming to boost output by up to 30% and exceed 4 million ounces by the early 2030s. The...
Chile’s right‑wing government, set to assume power on March 11, is reshaping mining policy. President‑elect José Antonio Kast campaigned on stricter border control and law‑and‑order, reflecting rising concerns over crime and Venezuelan migration. He merged the Mining and Economy ministries and...

The Erdmann Housing Tracker notes that core inflation—excluding rent—has now been tracking a 2% trend for roughly three and a half years. This prolonged alignment suggests price pressures are stabilizing outside the rental sector. The brief also hints at deeper...
Hong Kong announced a concerted push to become a premier international gold trading hub, aligning with China’s goal to expand its market share and influence on global bullion prices. The city plans to increase gold storage capacity to over 2,000...

Chris Eubanks, a former world No. 29 tennis player, has signed a three‑year on‑air contract with the Tennis Channel. He will debut as a commentator and host at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on March 4. The deal...
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, unveiled on 17 February 2026, places critical minerals at the core of national security and industrial policy. The government frames domestic mining as essential for defence supply chains, reducing reliance on China’s near‑monopoly over rare earths and...
Denison Mines Corp. has secured regulatory approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to construct the Wheeler River uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. The construction licence, effective until February 28, 2031, makes the project the province’s first new uranium mine...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the Australian Parliament, signalling a push toward a Canada‑Australia critical minerals partnership. His recent World Economic Forum speech urged medium powers to forge new alliances, a message that provoked a sharp...
Lab‑grown diamonds, touted as a cost‑effective alternative to mined stones, can be up to 90 percent cheaper. A CBC Marketplace investigation bought two one‑carat, D‑color, ideal‑cut, VS1‑clarity diamonds—one from Blue Nile and another from Alibaba—and found a stark price gap despite...

TikTok Shop eclipsed Shopee in Vietnam’s Lunar New Year shopping season, seizing 52 % of the market as consumers spent a combined $2.6 billion. Metric’s analytics show TikTok’s sales volume grew at nearly twice the pace of Shopee over the six‑week holiday....

Netflix announced a limited theatrical release of the first two episodes of One Piece Season 2, titled “Into the Grand Line,” in the United States, Canada, and Japan on March 10, 2026. The screenings coincide with the series’ global streaming debut on Netflix...

Tim Daly and Tèa Leoni are reuniting on NBC's new sitcom pilot "Newlyweds," a later‑in‑life romance that could add another marquee couple to the network’s comedy slate. Ed Skrein has been cast as the mythic villain Baldur in Amazon Prime...
American Airlines is rolling out a new wave of targeted AAdvantage promotions that award bonus loyalty points for premium‑cabin travel. Members can earn 4,000 points after completing four First, Business or Premium Economy flights, with a 60‑day completion window, while...

The container shipping sector is poised at a critical juncture in February 2026 as vessels tentatively resume the Red Sea corridor amid lingering military threats. At the same time, a deep structural oversupply of container ships is squeezing already fragile...

Cuby Technologies, led by COO Aleks Gampel, is tackling the chronic housing shortage by deploying Mobile Micro‑Factories (MMFs) that produce components on‑site, slashing construction time to about 60 days at roughly $103 per square foot. The startup also built a...

Pablo Arredondo, co‑founder of legal‑tech startup Casetext, discussed his journey from early experiments to the launch of CoCounsel, the first GPT‑4‑powered AI legal assistant. CoCounsel debuted on Morning Joe in March 2023, leading to Thomson Reuters acquiring Casetext for $650 million cash four...
American Express has launched a targeted Offer for Viator that awards a $25 statement credit when cardholders spend $200 or more in a single transaction. The credit can be applied up to two times, delivering a maximum of $50 back...
The premiere episode of "CIA" delivers a gripping introduction to a fresh partnership between British operative Colin and FBI agent Bill. The show balances character exposition with a high‑stakes mole hunt, keeping viewers hooked from start to finish. Colin’s layered...

ESPN senior vice president Meg Aronowitz announced at the NCAA women’s Final Four preview that *The Bird & Taurasi Show* will end after six years on ESPN2. The alt‑cast, anchored by Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, drew 1.4 million viewers for the...