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Preview Some of the Changes, New Content, Extra Boss Challenges, and More in The Backwoods, Fallout 76's Next Update
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Preview Some of the Changes, New Content, Extra Boss Challenges, and More in The Backwoods, Fallout 76's Next Update

Bethesda’s Fallout 76 “The Backwoods” update launches on March 3, kicking off Season 24. The patch reworks public events, adds post‑event challenges and new legendary bosses such as Bigfoot, Deathclaw and the Wendigo Colossus. Players can earn high‑tier loot like the four‑star Thrill...

By MMORPG.com
Sage Hospitality Group Appoints Daniel Del Olmo as President and Chief Executive Officer
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Sage Hospitality Group Appoints Daniel Del Olmo as President and Chief Executive Officer

Sage Hospitality Group announced Daniel del Olmo as its new president and chief executive officer, succeeding co‑founders Zack Neumeyer and Walter Isenberg. Del Olmo, who joined Sage in 2020 and most recently served as co‑CEO, will lead the company’s long‑term enterprise strategy....

By Lodging Magazine
Fresh Step’s Valentine’s Day Campaign Bolsters Its Brand Refresh – and Cat Adoptions
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Fresh Step’s Valentine’s Day Campaign Bolsters Its Brand Refresh – and Cat Adoptions

Fresh Step partnered with Bumble and Best Friends Animal Society for a Valentine’s Day "Date Cats, Not Humans" campaign, encouraging single users to swipe for adoptable cats. The initiative covered adoption fees and offered free litter throughout February, resulting in...

By Multichannel Merchant
Charter, Verizon and Zayo Acquisitions to Shake up 2026 Ethernet Rankings
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Charter, Verizon and Zayo Acquisitions to Shake up 2026 Ethernet Rankings

Charter’s $34 billion merger with Cox, Verizon’s $20 billion purchase of Frontier, and Zayo’s $4.25 billion acquisition of Crown Castle’s fiber assets will be finalized in 2026, reshaping the U.S. Ethernet services market. The deals give each acquirer a substantially larger fiber footprint...

By Lightwave
Samson Sky and AIR Tashkent Partner to Bring Switchblade Flying Car to Uzbekistan
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Samson Sky and AIR Tashkent Partner to Bring Switchblade Flying Car to Uzbekistan

U.S. firm Samson Sky and Uzbekistan’s AIR Tashkent have signed an MOU to introduce the Switchblade Flying Car to the Uzbek market. The agreement envisions sales of at least 300 units, representing more than $60 million in revenue, with a bulk...

By Urban Air Mobility News
India Is Conducting Exercise for Mapping Import Reliance
NewsFeb 24, 2026

India Is Conducting Exercise for Mapping Import Reliance

India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched an exercise to map import reliance by cataloguing goods that lack domestic manufacturing across all ministries. The initiative will compile five‑year public procurement data, targeting the $650 billion import...

By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
IRS-CI Uses Bank Filings in Nearly All Criminal Investigations
NewsFeb 24, 2026

IRS-CI Uses Bank Filings in Nearly All Criminal Investigations

The IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS‑CI) unit relied on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) filings for 94% of its FY25 probes, conducting over 3.9 million searches. BSA data linked to 89% of cases, directly originating 11.7% of investigations. Tax‑related fraud investigations uncovered $2.9 billion...

By Accounting Today
Lauren Demarte Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at GoDigital Music
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Lauren Demarte Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at GoDigital Music

Lauren Demarte has been promoted to chief operating officer of GoDigital Music, becoming the company’s first COO. The appointment follows GoDigital’s recent $230 million financing round, which pushes total capital raised above $1 billion and coincides with a brand revamp that splits...

By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
Addus Re-Ignites Hospice Acquisition Engine
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Addus Re-Ignites Hospice Acquisition Engine

Addus Homecare reported a 33.3% year‑over‑year rise in adjusted EBITDA to $50.3 million in Q4 2025, driven by a 25.6% jump in total service revenue to $373.1 million. Hospice services generated roughly $70 million, representing 18.8% of quarterly revenue, with daily census climbing...

By Hospice News
Netflix Ad Revenue Set to Soar Past $8bn by 2030, Outpacing CTV Rivals: Warc
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Netflix Ad Revenue Set to Soar Past $8bn by 2030, Outpacing CTV Rivals: Warc

Netflix’s ad‑supported tier is on track to generate $8 billion in advertising revenue by 2030, far outpacing the broader connected‑TV (CTV) market. The company posted $1.5 billion in ad sales in 2025, more than 2.5 times its 2024 figure, and aims to double...

By IndianTelevision.com
Shale Giant Diamondback Says Global Oil Glut Fears Are Fading
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Shale Giant Diamondback Says Global Oil Glut Fears Are Fading

Diamondback Energy says fears of a global oil glut are receding as resilient demand steadies the market. Recent price action shows U.S. crude futures up more than 15% year‑to‑date, erasing most of 2025’s 20% loss. The company will keep output...

By World Oil – News
ORLEN Builds 25-MMboe North Sea Portfolio in Ekofisk Area
NewsFeb 24, 2026

ORLEN Builds 25-MMboe North Sea Portfolio in Ekofisk Area

Polish oil major ORLEN has bolstered its North Sea presence by acquiring a 7.6% interest in the Albuskjell and Vest Ekofisk fields, bringing its total stake in the Tommeliten Gamma field to 62.61%. The three assets, developed under the Previously Produced Fields...

By World Oil – News
Engineered Bacteria Can Consume Tumors From the Inside Out
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Engineered Bacteria Can Consume Tumors From the Inside Out

University of Waterloo researchers have engineered the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium sporogenes to eat solid tumors from the inside out. By inserting an oxygen‑tolerant gene and coupling it to a quorum‑sensing circuit, the bacteria survive at the tumor periphery only after...

By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Half of U.S. Shoppers Worried About Artificial Ingredients in Food, Acosta Group Finds
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Half of U.S. Shoppers Worried About Artificial Ingredients in Food, Acosta Group Finds

Acosta Group’s 2025 shopper study reveals that half of U.S. consumers are concerned about artificial ingredients in food, while 58% read product labels regularly and 87% of health‑focused shoppers do so. The research, based on 1,083 respondents, shows 35% consider...

By Mass Market Retailers
Cadence Closes on Nastran, Adams, and More From Hexagon
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Cadence Closes on Nastran, Adams, and More From Hexagon

Cadence has completed its €2.7 billion acquisition of Hexagon’s design and engineering business, securing MSC Software’s flagship simulation tools Nastran and Adams. The deal also brings AMendate, Romax, CADLM and CAEfatigue into Cadence’s portfolio. By adding these multiphysics and AI‑driven analysis...

By Engineering.com
Book Review: Beyond Earth, the Soviet Drive Into Space
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Book Review: Beyond Earth, the Soviet Drive Into Space

Beyond Earth, The Soviet Drive into Space is a posthumous diary by aerospace engineer Saunders B. Kramer that chronicles every Soviet launch from 1957 to 1975. The 398‑page softcover blends exhaustive technical specifications—orbital inclinations, payload masses, apogees—with personal anecdotes and...

By National Space Society Blog
Instagram’s TV App Is Launching on Google TV Devices
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Instagram’s TV App Is Launching on Google TV Devices

Instagram’s Instagram for TV app expands to Google TV devices in the United States, following its December launch on Amazon Fire TV. The TV version lets users watch Reels and browse their Instagram feed on a large screen, with auto‑playing...

By TechCrunch  Media & Entertainment
Europe Aligns on CE Marking and Design Rules for GFRP Reinforcement
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Europe Aligns on CE Marking and Design Rules for GFRP Reinforcement

In January 2026 the European Rebar Association reaffirmed that CE marking via European Technical Assessment (ETA) is the reference route for placing GFRP reinforcing bars on the European market. The Italian CNR DT 203 R1 guideline now explicitly recognises CE‑marked GFRP as...

By JEC Composites
Senior Producer (Remote)
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Senior Producer (Remote)

The Athletic is hiring a remote Senior Producer/Editor for its flagship baseball podcast, Rates & Barrels. The role oversees audio and video post‑production, creates segment rundowns, and drives audience growth across YouTube, Discord, and other social platforms. Candidates must blend...

By Sounds Profitable
RXO: TL Market Seeing ‘Biggest Structural Change’ Since Deregulation
NewsFeb 24, 2026

RXO: TL Market Seeing ‘Biggest Structural Change’ Since Deregulation

Freight broker RXO reports truckload spot rates outpacing contract rates as capacity tightens, marking the most significant structural shift in the U.S. carrier market since the 1980 deregulation. Its proprietary spot‑rate index rose 5.2% year‑over‑year in Q4 and is up...

By FreightWaves
Commonwealth AI Usage Disclosures Found Sorely Wanting
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Commonwealth AI Usage Disclosures Found Sorely Wanting

An independent audit by the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision‑Making and Society found that nearly one‑third of federal agencies have failed to meet mandatory AI usage disclosure requirements. The probe highlights widespread non‑compliance with transparency rules...

By The Mandarin (Australia)
New Invincible Vs Character to Be Revealed Tomorrow During IGN Fan Fest, Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Trailer to Also Be...
NewsFeb 24, 2026

New Invincible Vs Character to Be Revealed Tomorrow During IGN Fan Fest, Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Trailer to Also Be...

The IGN Fan Fest will unveil a new character for the upcoming fighting game Invincible Vs, which is slated for an April 30, 2026 release. The game currently lists 13 fighters and promises an 18‑character base roster, with additional DLC planned. Speculation...

By EventHubs
How to Enhance Mental Healthcare Access for Rural Children
NewsFeb 24, 2026

How to Enhance Mental Healthcare Access for Rural Children

A University‑run telepsychiatry program in North Carolina screened 44,000 rural children, diagnosing 1,000 with anxiety or depression and connecting 300 to child psychiatrists. The initiative slashed typical six‑month referral waits to under a month by embedding master‑level clinicians in primary‑care...

By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
NumTrail Is a New Number Maze Puzzle Game, Out on Android
NewsFeb 24, 2026

NumTrail Is a New Number Maze Puzzle Game, Out on Android

SUCCESS Corporation has launched NumTrail, a new number‑maze puzzle game for Android. The title blends Sudoku‑style number placement with path‑finding, requiring players to move exactly the amount shown on each tile to reach a goal. At launch the game offers...

By DroidGamers
Eagle Energy Metals and Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II Announce Closing of Business Combination
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Eagle Energy Metals and Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II Announce Closing of Business Combination

Eagle Energy Metals Corp. completed its business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II, creating Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. The new company will begin Nasdaq trading on February 25, 2026 under the ticker symbols NUCL and NUCLW. The merger pairs the largest...

By Financial Post — Deals
List of All Nintendo Switch 2 Games with a Game-Key Card Release
NewsFeb 24, 2026

List of All Nintendo Switch 2 Games with a Game-Key Card Release

Nintendo Switch 2 introduces game‑key cards, a hybrid physical‑digital format that requires a download before offline play. The article provides a comprehensive list of titles released on these cards, ranging from major franchises like Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth...

By Nintendo Everything
FINAL FANTASY VII Is Now Out with a Limited-Time Discount, Alongside Classic FINAL FANTASY Deals
NewsFeb 24, 2026

FINAL FANTASY VII Is Now Out with a Limited-Time Discount, Alongside Classic FINAL FANTASY Deals

GOG announced the launch of Final Fantasy VII on its DRM‑free platform, offering a limited‑time 60% discount. The promotion extends to four other iconic titles—Final Fantasy III and IV 3D remakes, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, and Final Fantasy IX—also at...

By GOG.com News
Kantar Media Rebrands as Fifty5Blue Post-PE Carve-Out
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Kantar Media Rebrands as Fifty5Blue Post-PE Carve-Out

Kantar Media has completed its private‑equity carve‑out and rebranded as Fifty5Blue, retaining its core products Ibope, TGI and TechEdge while keeping its 4,500‑person workforce in London. CEO Patrick Béhar positions the new name as a signal of transparency and independence...

By Adweek  Television/Media
Smartphone Users Battle Meta Over 'Brazen Plot' To Identify Web Surfers
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Smartphone Users Battle Meta Over 'Brazen Plot' To Identify Web Surfers

Meta Platforms is accused of a covert scheme that exploited a localhost vulnerability in Google’s Android OS to de‑anonymize mobile web users and tie their browsing activity to Facebook and Instagram accounts. Plaintiffs, led by California resident Devin Rose, filed...

By MediaPost
Voestalpine Railway Systems’ Key Role in EU Rail FA3
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Voestalpine Railway Systems’ Key Role in EU Rail FA3

voestalpine Railway Systems has joined as a founding member of the EU Rail FA3 programme, a pan‑European research effort to make rail the most sustainable and cost‑efficient transport mode. The company contributes its turnout and track‑system expertise across four use...

By Railway-News
Holding Out Hope for HF Shunts, Even After an FDA Panel’s Doubts
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Holding Out Hope for HF Shunts, Even After an FDA Panel’s Doubts

The FDA Circulatory System Devices Panel rejected the V‑Wave interatrial shunt, citing a neutral primary endpoint in the RELIEVE‑HF trial despite promising subgroup results in HFrEF patients. The trial showed no overall reduction in mortality, hospitalizations, or quality‑of‑life measures, and...

By TCTMD
GAO Calls for Stricter IRS Oversight of Tax Preparers
NewsFeb 24, 2026

GAO Calls for Stricter IRS Oversight of Tax Preparers

The Government Accountability Office released a report warning that unpaid tax preparers, especially unenrolled ones, frequently make serious errors that can cost taxpayers benefits and trigger audits. Over half of individual filers used a paid preparer in fiscal year 2024,...

By Accounting Today
Ensemble Travel Network Adds Aqua Expeditions To Supplier Lineup
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Ensemble Travel Network Adds Aqua Expeditions To Supplier Lineup

Ensemble Travel Network has added luxury small-ship operator Aqua Expeditions to its supplier lineup, creating a direct channel for U.S. and Canadian travel advisors. The partnership will deliver coordinated trade engagement, marketing support, and product education to boost Aqua’s presence...

By Recommend
AEG International Appoints John Langford as President, Asia Pacific
NewsFeb 24, 2026

AEG International Appoints John Langford as President, Asia Pacific

AEG International announced John Langford will assume the role of President, Asia‑Pacific, effective April 1 2026. He will relocate to Singapore in September 2026 to steer AEG’s expansion across venues and real‑estate in the region. The appointment follows a robust pipeline that...

By Pollstar News
Discord Is Delaying Its Controversial Age Verification Methods Due to Backlash: ‘We’ve Made Mistakes’
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Discord Is Delaying Its Controversial Age Verification Methods Due to Backlash: ‘We’ve Made Mistakes’

Discord announced a global age‑verification rollout featuring facial scans and ID uploads, but user backlash forced a delay. CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy admitted the company failed to explain the process clearly, especially after a 2024 breach that exposed 1.5 TB of verification...

By Destructoid
The Right Direction on MAPS?
NewsFeb 24, 2026

The Right Direction on MAPS?

The Army’s Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) has faced another postponement, with a draft solicitation now slated for the end of the quarter after earlier February deadlines were missed. Critics argue MAPS duplicates existing government‑wide acquisition contracts...

By Federal News Network
Where To Find All Of Dr. Gurgula's Hidden Transmissions In High On Life 2
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Where To Find All Of Dr. Gurgula's Hidden Transmissions In High On Life 2

High On Life 2 hides three Dr. Gurgula transmissions across its campaign. The first appears in the Wyoming “Rescue Your Dad From The Cult” mission, accessed via a vent after the mini‑boss. The second is found in the Pinkline Harbor “Kill Scientist...

By TheGamer
Ex-Radical Entertainment, Hothead Games Devs Form New Studio
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Ex-Radical Entertainment, Hothead Games Devs Form New Studio

Veteran developers from the defunct Radical Entertainment and Hothead Games have launched New Radical Games, with Ian Wilkinson as CEO and Tim Bennison as COO. Wilkinson, a co‑founder of Radical, sold the studio to Vivendi and later joined Hothead, while Bennison...

By Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)
Senator Singles Out FCC Bureau Chiefs On ‘Equal Time’ Concerns
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Senator Singles Out FCC Bureau Chiefs On ‘Equal Time’ Concerns

Senator Richard Blumenthal has publicly criticized the acting FCC Bureau Chief and the head of the Enforcement Bureau, alleging they have weaponized the commission’s equal‑time rule against political candidates appearing on non‑news programs. The dispute centers on whether talk shows,...

By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
Protected: The Mental Health Crisis Is Changing — Here’s What Insurers Need to Know
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Protected: The Mental Health Crisis Is Changing — Here’s What Insurers Need to Know

The mental health crisis is evolving, prompting insurers to reassess risk strategies. Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) highlights a multi‑faceted approach, offering product‑specific resources, alliances, and services such as safety program development, site audits, and interactive web‑based training. These capabilities aim...

By Risk & Insurance
Cookbook Media, David Marshall and Todd Gallina Launch ‘Force 5’
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Cookbook Media, David Marshall and Todd Gallina Launch ‘Force 5’

Cookbook Media has been named the global agent for content distribution and consumer‑product licensing of the new CG animated series *Force 5*, created by veteran animators David Marshall and Todd Gallina. The series is in development as a 13‑episode, 22‑minute format...

By Animation World Network (AWN)
This Long-Awaited Sequel to a Classic Split Screen Survival RPG Will Be DRM-Free on GOG when It Launches Later This...
NewsFeb 24, 2026

This Long-Awaited Sequel to a Classic Split Screen Survival RPG Will Be DRM-Free on GOG when It Launches Later This...

Outward 2, the long‑awaited sequel to Nine Dots Studio’s split‑screen RPG, will launch DRM‑free on GOG this summer as part of the platform’s Preservation Program. The announcement arrives amid a broader resurgence of split‑screen gaming, highlighted by titles like Split Fiction...

By PCGamesN
Federal Judge Accused Of Driving ‘Super Drunk’ Takes ‘Voluntary’ Leave From The Bench
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Federal Judge Accused Of Driving ‘Super Drunk’ Takes ‘Voluntary’ Leave From The Bench

Federal Judge Thomas Ludington, a 72‑year‑old Eastern District of Michigan appointee, was arrested in October for driving with a 0.27 blood‑alcohol concentration, more than three times the legal limit. He has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI charges and voluntarily...

By Above the Law
Prompting Protection: What Every Company Needs to Know About the Potential New AI Bills
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Prompting Protection: What Every Company Needs to Know About the Potential New AI Bills

Two bipartisan bills—the TRAIN Act and the CLEAR Act—are moving through Congress to increase transparency around copyrighted material used in generative AI training. The TRAIN Act would let copyright owners obtain data disclosures via administrative subpoenas after suspecting infringement, while...

By JD Supra – Legal Tech
CMS RFI Offers View of How AI Could Impact Medicare Experience
NewsFeb 24, 2026

CMS RFI Offers View of How AI Could Impact Medicare Experience

CMS has issued a Request for Information to explore AI solutions that could transform Medicare’s digital and voice interactions. The agency aims to use predictive analytics, chatbots, virtual assistants, and AI‑driven call‑center tools to deliver personalized plan recommendations and 24/7...

By Healthcare Innovation
Okibo Announces General Availability of Robotic BLASTER Technology for Construction Industry
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Okibo Announces General Availability of Robotic BLASTER Technology for Construction Industry

Okibo has launched the general availability of its BLASTER gun, a dual‑nozzle airless spray system designed for the EG7 and EG7+ autonomous construction robots. The technology can coat a four‑foot board width and up to 24 feet in height in just...

By Robotics 24/7
Breeze Announces Two New Destinations From Myrtle Beach, Expands Service to Existing Destinations
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Breeze Announces Two New Destinations From Myrtle Beach, Expands Service to Existing Destinations

Breeze Airways is adding nonstop service from Myrtle Beach to Pittsburgh and a one‑stop BreezeThru flight to Portland, Maine, with fares starting at $39 one‑way. Existing routes to Akron‑Canton, Fort Lauderdale and Long Island will see frequency boosts beginning July...

By Airport Improvement Magazine
James Bracey and Danika Mason Lead NRL Kick Off Live and Free From Las Vegas
NewsFeb 24, 2026

James Bracey and Danika Mason Lead NRL Kick Off Live and Free From Las Vegas

The 2026 NRL season will launch from Las Vegas, with Channel 9 and 9Now broadcasting the opening round free‑to‑air on March 1. Hosts James Bracey and Danika Mason will front the Vegas Countdown, joined by a star‑studded analysis panel that includes Phil Gould, Paul Gallen...

By TV Blackbox
DISA's $201M Browser Contract Shows Resellers Still Have a Role to Play
NewsFeb 24, 2026

DISA's $201M Browser Contract Shows Resellers Still Have a Role to Play

DISA has issued a $201 million solicitation for cloud‑based internet isolation (CBII), requiring authorized Menlo Security resellers to deliver a managed service. Menlo Security supplies the underlying remote‑browser platform, while resellers will operate, integrate, and support the solution within DISA’s security...

By Washington Technology