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Best Crosshair for Each Overwatch 2 Character
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Best Crosshair for Each Overwatch 2 Character

A recent guide by Jerome Heath, Nick Rivera and Rijit Banerjee outlines optimal crosshair configurations for every Overwatch 2 hero, organized by tank, DPS, and support roles. The recommendations specify type, color, thickness, length, gap, opacity, and resolution scaling, often favoring...

By Dot Esports
3 Numbers Every Restaurant Owner Must Know to Protect Profit
NewsFeb 28, 2026

3 Numbers Every Restaurant Owner Must Know to Protect Profit

Restaurant owners must focus on three core metrics—prime cost, breakeven point, and weekly profit benchmark—to turn profit from a guessing game into a predictable outcome. Prime cost, the sum of food and labor expenses, should sit around 55% of sales...

By Total Food Service
Israel Receives Dozens of Military Vehicles in New Supply Delivery
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Israel Receives Dozens of Military Vehicles in New Supply Delivery

Israel’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that a cargo ship unloaded dozens of Humvees, trucks and other military gear at Haifa Port, bolstering IDF operations under Operation Roaring Lion. The delivery is part of a broader logistics campaign that has moved more than...

By Defence Blog
Assassin's Creed Hexe Reportedly Planned To Bring Ezio Back
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Assassin's Creed Hexe Reportedly Planned To Bring Ezio Back

Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed Hexe is rumored to feature series veteran Ezio Auditore as a mentor for the new protagonist, Ella, during the 16th‑century German witch trials. Insider Gaming cites editor‑in‑chief Tom Henderson saying Ezio would appear midway to teach...

By TheGamer
Environmental Factors Affect Community Participation Among Individuals With MS
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Environmental Factors Affect Community Participation Among Individuals With MS

A mixed‑methods study of 505 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) found that personal factors dominate community‑participation outcomes, but environmental factors still contributed an additional 11 % to satisfaction and GPS‑tracked activity. Financial resources, social support and neighborhood safety were linked to...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
Upgrading Your Insurance Playbook for 2026: Protecting Your Business When Costs Are Out of Your Control
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Upgrading Your Insurance Playbook for 2026: Protecting Your Business When Costs Are Out of Your Control

Restaurant operators face rising food, labor, and utility costs, prompting many to trim insurance premiums. The article warns that focusing solely on price can create coverage gaps that jeopardize operations during claims, injuries, or closures. It advocates a smarter insurance...

By Total Food Service
T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Set 6G Strategy Around AI-Native Networks and Physical AI
NewsFeb 28, 2026

T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Set 6G Strategy Around AI-Native Networks and Physical AI

T‑Mobile and Deutsche Telekom have launched a joint 6G Innovation Hub in Bellevue and Berlin to develop AI‑native wireless networks. The partnership reframes 6G as the foundational layer for “Physical AI,” embedding intelligence directly into network architecture rather than treating...

By TelecomLead
The Star-Studded Star Wars Series That You'll Probably Never Get To Watch
NewsFeb 28, 2026

The Star-Studded Star Wars Series That You'll Probably Never Get To Watch

Star Wars Detours, an animated comedy co‑produced by Lucasfilm and the creators of Robot Chicken, was announced in 2012 and reportedly completed nearly 40 episodes with scripts for over 60 more. The series was shelved indefinitely after Disney’s acquisition of...

By TVLine
SES Ready for Demo Flight of MEO-Sphere Satellite
NewsFeb 28, 2026

SES Ready for Demo Flight of MEO-Sphere Satellite

SES announced a strategic partnership with K2 Space to launch three demo MEO‑Sphere satellites, beginning with a Spring 2026 flight on SpaceX Transporter 16. The Mega‑class buses cost about $15 million each and can be built in three months, promising faster, cheaper...

By SatNews
This Is the $8 Trillion Investment Opportunity VCs and Founders Can’t Ignore
NewsFeb 28, 2026

This Is the $8 Trillion Investment Opportunity VCs and Founders Can’t Ignore

The longevity economy is set to reach $8 trillion by 2030, driven primarily by healthspan – the years lived in good health. A UBS report shows the market expanding from $5.3 trillion in 2023, outpacing AI growth forecasts. Preventative health solutions are...

By Entrepreneur
Recent Advances Raise Hopes of Better Addressing Richter Transformation
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Recent Advances Raise Hopes of Better Addressing Richter Transformation

A new review synthesizes recent advances that clarify the biology of Richter transformation (RT), the aggressive lymphoma that develops in 2%‑10% of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients. The analysis confirms that 70%‑80% of RT cases are clonally related to the...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
SpaceX Sets A New Reuse Record With The Falcon 9 Rocket
NewsFeb 28, 2026

SpaceX Sets A New Reuse Record With The Falcon 9 Rocket

SpaceX on 21 February 2026 set a new reuse milestone as a Falcon 9 first‑stage booster completed its 33rd successful flight, surpassing its own previous record. The dual launch from California and Florida deployed 53 new Starlink satellites, expanding the broadband constellation. Reusing...

By Orbital Today
Pregnancy Biomarkers Reveal Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk in Women
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Pregnancy Biomarkers Reveal Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk in Women

A Danish registry‑linked cohort linked pregnancy biobanking with long‑term health records, showing that third‑trimester high‑sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs‑cTnI) and soluble fms‑like tyrosine kinase‑1 (sFlt‑1) independently predict maternal cardiovascular disease (CVD) over a median 12‑year follow‑up. Adding week‑29 sFlt‑1 to...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
Former Xbox 360 Boss Peter Moore Publicly Shuts Down Xbox Co‑founder’s Criticism of New CEO Asha Sharma, Basically Calling the...
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Former Xbox 360 Boss Peter Moore Publicly Shuts Down Xbox Co‑founder’s Criticism of New CEO Asha Sharma, Basically Calling the...

Former Xbox 360 veteran Peter Moore publicly dismissed co‑founder Seamus Blackley’s criticism of new CEO Asha Sharma, calling the “gamer CEO” argument nonsense. Moore praised Sharma’s outsider perspective, urging her to listen, learn, and keep a low profile while navigating...

By Windows Central
Blox Fruits Shark Guide
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Blox Fruits Shark Guide

The Blox Fruits Shark race is one of four core races, offering unique water‑based survivability and speed bonuses. Players can obtain the race by chance at spawn or by spending 90 Robux, 3 k fragments, or event currency to reroll. Shark abilities...

By Pocket Tactics
Kick Off Your Spring Setup Upgrade With the Roku Streambar SE Sale — Now 30% Off
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Kick Off Your Spring Setup Upgrade With the Roku Streambar SE Sale — Now 30% Off

Roku has slashed the price of its Streambar SE to $70.15, a 30% discount from the original $99.99. The device merges a 4K HDR Roku streaming platform with a compact two‑speaker soundbar and bass port, delivering clearer dialogue and richer...

By Cord Cutters News
Watch Dogs Legion Director's Cut Reportedly In Development
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Watch Dogs Legion Director's Cut Reportedly In Development

Ubisoft is reportedly developing a director's cut of Watch Dogs Legion, adding features such as a full night‑time mode and refreshed motion‑capture animation. The effort appears to be a modest remaster rather than a full remake, targeting the game's 2020 engine and...

By TheGamer
This Is the System That Intercepted Iran’s Missiles Over the UAE
NewsFeb 28, 2026

This Is the System That Intercepted Iran’s Missiles Over the UAE

Iran launched ballistic missiles at Gulf targets after joint Israeli‑U.S. strikes, and the United Arab Emirates’ air‑defense network successfully intercepted several projectiles using THAAD and Patriot systems. The missiles were destroyed before reaching their intended sites, but debris from one...

By WIRED
UN Experts Call on the UK to Ensure Equal Rights for Women, Girls, and Transgender Individuals
NewsFeb 28, 2026

UN Experts Call on the UK to Ensure Equal Rights for Women, Girls, and Transgender Individuals

UN human rights experts have urged the United Kingdom to ensure that the ongoing review of Equality Act 2010 guidance complies with international human‑rights standards and protects women, girls, and transgender people. Their call follows a 2025 Supreme Court ruling...

By JURIST
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf Uses an Invented Language to Enhance Its Story
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf Uses an Invented Language to Enhance Its Story

Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf expands the 2023 sci‑fi puzzle platformer by replacing almost all spoken dialogue with a handcrafted, gibberish language. The language began as four command cues for the cat‑like companion Mui and has grown into...

By Polygon (Gaming)
A Software Glitched Turned Off The Lights, Then The Car Crashed
NewsFeb 28, 2026

A Software Glitched Turned Off The Lights, Then The Car Crashed

A Chinese driver of a Lynk & Co Z20 used a voice command to turn off interior lights, but the system mistakenly disabled the headlights, leading to a crash captured on dashcam. Lynk & Co quickly issued an emergency over‑the‑air...

By InsideEVs
Sure, Seems Like the Perfect Time to Bring Back BattleBots with an Israel-Based AI Company Attached
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Sure, Seems Like the Perfect Time to Bring Back BattleBots with an Israel-Based AI Company Attached

BattleBots announced its comeback with a new 20‑episode Pro League that will premiere exclusively on YouTube. The season introduces Orbitron, billed as the world’s first AI‑controlled combat robot, and is backed by Israeli data‑scraping firm BrightData. Filming starts in April,...

By The A.V. Club
Analysis Finds Efficiencies, Savings of Using a Single Bispecific for DLBCL and FL
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Analysis Finds Efficiencies, Savings of Using a Single Bispecific for DLBCL and FL

A new analysis quantifies the operational and financial benefits of using Genmab’s epcoritamab, a dual‑indication bispecific antibody, for both relapsed/refractory diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and follicular lymphoma (FL). In a community‑practice model of 100 patients, the study projects 3,110...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
VIEWPOINT: New York State’s Newly Required Registration of Large Cooling Equipment
NewsFeb 28, 2026

VIEWPOINT: New York State’s Newly Required Registration of Large Cooling Equipment

New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation has amended Part 494 to require commercial property owners to register and report leakage of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Large equipment (≥1,500 lb) must report annual leakage starting March 2026, medium‑size units (200‑1,499 lb) register by June 2026 with reporting...

By Engineering News-Record (ENR)
Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Conveys Greater Cirrhosis Risk Than Metabolic Disease
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Conveys Greater Cirrhosis Risk Than Metabolic Disease

A new VA study of 1.5 million veterans shows alcohol‑associated liver disease (ALD) carries the highest cirrhosis incidence (0.66 per 100 person‑years), outpacing metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic‑and‑alcohol‑associated liver disease (MetALD). MASLD patients with obesity and diabetes face...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
Before Trump Bombing, Oman FM Called US-Iran Deal ‘Within Reach’
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Before Trump Bombing, Oman FM Called US-Iran Deal ‘Within Reach’

Hours before President Donald Trump announced air strikes on Iran, Oman's foreign minister Badr Albusaidi appeared on CBS's Face the Nation and declared a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal within reach. He said Iran had pledged zero stockpiling of weapons‑grade material and...

By Asia Times – Defense
Hormuz Traffic Slows After Strike On Iran
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Hormuz Traffic Slows After Strike On Iran

Oil tankers are increasingly bypassing the Strait of Hormuz following the US and Israel airstrikes on Iran, prompting major shipping lines to issue cautionary directives. While the waterway remains officially open, Bloomberg tracking shows a buildup of idle vessels both...

By gCaptain
Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In March 2026
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Guide: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In March 2026

Microsoft has released an early March 2026 lineup for Xbox Game Pass, adding four titles including Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 on March 3, Planet of Lana 2 on March 5, and Nova Roma on March 26. The games span Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud tiers, covering both...

By Pure Xbox
How Many 'Noobs' Does It Take to Take Former Pro Poppt1 Down in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
NewsFeb 28, 2026

How Many 'Noobs' Does It Take to Take Former Pro Poppt1 Down in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?

Former Australian Smash pro Poppt1, now a content creator, staged a video challenge where he faced an escalating roster of novice players. He started with a 1v1 against the least experienced friend, then a 1v2, before confronting four opponents, which...

By EventHubs
Roku Ends Testing on Revamped Home Screen
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Roku Ends Testing on Revamped Home Screen

Roku has halted the beta rollout of a revamped home screen that introduced a Quick Access row displaying six to eight frequently used apps surrounded by recommendation tiles. The test, which began in late summer 2025, aimed to blend app‑centric...

By Cord Cutters News
Rwanda Opens New Mining Blocks to Boost Investment in Strategic Minerals
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Rwanda Opens New Mining Blocks to Boost Investment in Strategic Minerals

Rwanda’s mining authority has opened a second tranche of ten exploration blocks covering tin, tantalum, tungsten, lithium, beryllium and gemstones. The government expects more than 70 applications, aiming to double the interest seen in the 2025 round. Investors must register...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
The $100 Million Case Over Kevin Spacey’s Imploded ‘House of Cards’ Season Finally Hits Court
NewsFeb 28, 2026

The $100 Million Case Over Kevin Spacey’s Imploded ‘House of Cards’ Season Finally Hits Court

Media Rights Capital (MRC) is suing insurer Fireman’s Fund for up to $100 million after the sixth season of *House of Cards* collapsed following Kevin Spacey’s departure. Spacey agreed to cooperate as a state’s witness, reducing his arbitration award to $1 million...

By The Hollywood Reporter (Business)
WestJet Drops Raleigh-Durham, Cuts 16 US Routes Amid Travel Decline
NewsFeb 28, 2026

WestJet Drops Raleigh-Durham, Cuts 16 US Routes Amid Travel Decline

WestJet will discontinue 16 U.S. routes, cutting about 13 % of its transborder seat capacity for 2026. The airline cites a sustained decline in leisure travel demand, with Canadian departures to the United States down 12.5 % year‑over‑year in 2025. Political friction,...

By The Points Guy (TPG)
Xbox Game Pass Achievements Roundup: New Additions
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Achievements Roundup: New Additions

In the final week of February 2026, Xbox Game Pass added three new titles—Dice A Million, Towerborne, and TCG Card Shop Simulator. The achievement lists for all three are largely uncharted, with completion rates ranging from 0 % to under 1 %. Dice...

By TrueAchievements
Stale Bread and Bacteria Could Power a New Era in Green Chemicals
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Stale Bread and Bacteria Could Power a New Era in Green Chemicals

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh's Wallace Lab engineered E. coli to generate hydrogen from simple sugars, including stale bread, and paired it with a palladium surface catalyst to hydrogenate organic molecules. The biocatalytic system achieved up to 99% conversion efficiency,...

By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Is It Legal to Own, Buy, or Sell Apollo Mission Moon Rocks and Lunar Samples?
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Is It Legal to Own, Buy, or Sell Apollo Mission Moon Rocks and Lunar Samples?

Apollo moon rocks remain U.S. government property, making their purchase or sale illegal under federal law. A 2002 theft of 8 kg of lunar material resulted in an eight‑year prison term, underscoring the seriousness of the offense. NASA’s Lunar Sample Laboratory...

By Space.com
Feb. 28, 1997: GRB 970228 Bursts on the Scene
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Feb. 28, 1997: GRB 970228 Bursts on the Scene

On February 28 1997 the BeppoSAX satellite recorded gamma‑ray burst GRB 970228, an 80‑second flash that was quickly localized. The precise coordinates enabled observatories worldwide to launch coordinated, multi‑wavelength follow‑up campaigns. A month later the Hubble Space Telescope imaged the fading afterglow and...

By Astronomy Magazine
Advanced CKD Linked With Cognitive Impairment
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Advanced CKD Linked With Cognitive Impairment

A new JAMA Network Open analysis of 5,607 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients found that higher urinary protein‑to‑creatinine ratios (UPCR) and lower estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) independently raise the risk of cognitive deficits, especially in attention, processing speed, and...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
Fideo Intelligence Launches Verify For Payments
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Fideo Intelligence Launches Verify For Payments

Fideo Intelligence unveiled Verify for Payments, a real‑time identity intelligence API aimed at payment service providers, fintechs, and banks. The solution targets synthetic identity fraud, promising 47% higher detection rates than traditional KYC checks while delivering sub‑second responses. By tapping...

By Crowdfund Insider
‘Let Them Cook’: TheBurntPeanut Slams Day One Marathon Negativity
NewsFeb 28, 2026

‘Let Them Cook’: TheBurntPeanut Slams Day One Marathon Negativity

Streamer TheBurntPeanut publicly rebuked the wave of day‑one criticism aimed at Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon, urging the community to give the title time to evolve. He warned that premature trashing pushes publishers to rely on safe sequels and remakes...

By Dot Esports
Migration’s Shocking Impact on Adelaide House Prices Exposed
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Migration’s Shocking Impact on Adelaide House Prices Exposed

Kent Lardner, head of research at FoundIt, argues that migration has been a primary driver of Adelaide's soaring house prices, outweighing the traditionally emphasized supply constraints. He suggests that curbing net migration could reduce annual price growth from around 5%...

By Realestate.com.au News
EaseMyTrip, Ixigo Brace For Turbulence Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
NewsFeb 28, 2026

EaseMyTrip, Ixigo Brace For Turbulence Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

Indian online travel aggregators EaseMyTrip and ixigo are issuing travel advisories as the Iran‑Israel conflict escalates into major combat operations, prompting Middle Eastern airspace closures. Both platforms urge customers to monitor airline updates, expect longer flight times, and remain flexible...

By Inc42
DRC’s Cobalt Quotas Reshape the Global Critical Metals Market
NewsFeb 28, 2026

DRC’s Cobalt Quotas Reshape the Global Critical Metals Market

The Democratic Republic of the Congo announced strict cobalt export quotas—18,125 tonnes for Q4 2025 and 96,600 tonnes for 2026—while reserving 10% of production as a strategic stockpile. The policy, aimed at curbing smuggling, stabilising prices and capturing more domestic value,...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch Lets Players Claim Previously Event-Only Items
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch Lets Players Claim Previously Event-Only Items

Nintendo has released Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Switch, unlocking the once‑event‑only Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after players defeat the Elite Four and enter the Hall of Fame. These tickets grant access to the legendary Lugia, Ho‑Oh, and...

By Video Games Chronicle
Mixed Immune Signature Identified in Chronic Hand Eczema
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Mixed Immune Signature Identified in Chronic Hand Eczema

A phase‑2b trial enrolling 94 adults with chronic hand eczema (CHE) without etiologic pre‑selection uncovered a mixed immune signature spanning type 2, type 3 and type 1 pathways. Dupilumab, an IL‑4Rα antagonist, delivered a 59.8% mean improvement in modified Total Lesion Symptom Score...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
43 Years Ago Today: The Final Episode of ‘M*A*S*H’ Aired – A TV Milestone That United America
NewsFeb 28, 2026

43 Years Ago Today: The Final Episode of ‘M*A*S*H’ Aired – A TV Milestone That United America

On February 28, 1983 the two‑and‑a‑half‑hour finale “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen” aired on CBS, drawing an estimated 125 million U.S. viewers—the most‑watched scripted TV episode ever. Directed by series star Alan Alda, the episode abandoned the laugh track, delivering a poignant mix of...

By Cord Cutters News
Connecticut Senate Bill Raises the Stakes on Data Breach Response
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Connecticut Senate Bill Raises the Stakes on Data Breach Response

Connecticut Senate Bill 117, titled An Act Concerning Breaches of Security Involving Electronic Personal Information, mandates that entities experiencing a massive data breach—defined as affecting at least 100,000 state residents—retain a qualified third‑party forensic examiner. The bill requires a detailed...

By DataBreaches.net
Kuwait Defends Ali Al Salem Air Base From Missile Strike
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Kuwait Defends Ali Al Salem Air Base From Missile Strike

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence announced that its air‑defence forces successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles aimed at Ali Al Salem Air Base, with debris falling nearby but no casualties reported. The engagement demonstrates Kuwait’s active missile‑defence posture and its layered systems...

By Defence Blog
Ranking Leon’s Amazing One-Liners In Resident Evil Requiem
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Ranking Leon’s Amazing One-Liners In Resident Evil Requiem

Kotaku ranks every one‑liner Leon Kennedy delivers in the newly released Resident Evil Requiem, cataloguing 17 quips from bland to delightfully absurd. The list highlights how Leon’s trademark sarcasm persists even amid heightened horror scenarios, with lines referencing zombies, giant...

By Kotaku