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Kelli Valade’s Career Comes Full Circle
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Kelli Valade’s Career Comes Full Circle

Kelli Valade, a veteran of Chili’s, Red Lobster and Denny’s, was named chief executive officer of the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) in January 2026, shortly after leading Denny’s through a $620 million private‑equity deal. Valade brings deep operational, HR and leadership...

By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
Mexico’s Cartel Violence Could Hit Economy and Insurance Segment: AM Best
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Mexico’s Cartel Violence Could Hit Economy and Insurance Segment: AM Best

Cartel violence erupted in Mexico after the killing of leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, halting flights and disrupting tourism in Puerto Vallarta. Tourism, which contributes about 10% of Mexico’s GDP, faces short‑term setbacks and longer‑term perception risks. AM Best issued a negative...

By Insurance Journal
Wowza Appoints Jon Corley Chief Technology Officer
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Wowza Appoints Jon Corley Chief Technology Officer

Wowza announced Jon Corley as its new chief technology officer, tasked with steering the company’s AI‑driven streaming strategy. Corley will shape the technology vision, engineering roadmap, and product‑innovation agenda to embed artificial intelligence throughout Wowza’s platform. The move aligns with...

By TVNewsCheck
Next After Iran — Ex-Israeli PM Flags Nuclear Pakistan Whose Nuke Facility Tel Aviv Planned To Strike in 1980s
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Next After Iran — Ex-Israeli PM Flags Nuclear Pakistan Whose Nuke Facility Tel Aviv Planned To Strike in 1980s

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett warned that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, coupled with a budding security pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, poses a new existential threat to Israel. He cited historic Israeli‑Indian plans to bomb Pakistan’s nuclear facilities in...

By Eurasian Times – Defence
5 Tips for Scaling Smart Building Across Large CRE Portfolios
NewsFeb 24, 2026

5 Tips for Scaling Smart Building Across Large CRE Portfolios

Large CRE owners face rising energy costs, volatile pricing and tightening regulations that pressure NOI. Smart building technologies—IoT sensors, AI analytics and automated controls—promise 15‑25% energy savings when deployed at scale. The article outlines five actionable steps: thorough assessments with...

By Buildings.com
Clix Says He and Ninja Popularized Twitch, Not Adin Ross
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Clix Says He and Ninja Popularized Twitch, Not Adin Ross

Clix, a 20‑year‑old Fortnite pro, asserted during a livestream that he and Ninja were responsible for catapulting Twitch into mainstream awareness, downplaying Adin Ross’s role. Data from TwitchTracker shows a sharp rise in average concurrent viewers from 747 K in 2017...

By Dot Esports
Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) – Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Buy Virgin Points With a 70% Bonus (1.47¢ Each) – Score Deals on Delta, Virgin Atlantic, ANA & More

Virgin Red has launched a limited‑time buy‑points promotion offering up to a 70 % bonus, lowering the effective cost to as little as 1.47¢ per Virgin Point. The offer runs until 31 March 2026, raises the annual purchase cap to 300,000 points before...

By AwardWallet Blog
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates Disclosed a 2025 Breach, but Was There Also One in 2024?
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates Disclosed a 2025 Breach, but Was There Also One in 2024?

Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates disclosed a data breach that began around August 10, 2025, affecting tens of thousands of patients. The group reported 35,000 records to HHS in August 2025, but a February 2026 filing to the Maine Attorney General raised the figure...

By DataBreaches.net
Rainbow Six Mobile Release Date and Trailer
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Rainbow Six Mobile Release Date and Trailer

Ubisoft announced that Rainbow Six Mobile officially launched worldwide on February 23, 2026, following soft‑launches in Poland, Canada, Latin America, and France. The game translates the tactical 5v5 experience of Rainbow Six Siege to smartphones, featuring destructible environments, over 20 operators and modes such as Bomb,...

By Pocket Tactics
Ubisoft Is Making Anno 117: Pax Romana Free to Play This Weekend
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Ubisoft Is Making Anno 117: Pax Romana Free to Play This Weekend

Ubisoft will make Anno 117: Pax Romana free to download and play from February 26 to March 2 on Ubisoft Connect, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. The promotion includes Twitch drops that reward viewers with exclusive in‑game logos for watching streams. Simultaneously, Ubisoft released a live‑action...

By Video Games Chronicle
SmarTone Reports Profit Amid High-End Market Focus
NewsFeb 24, 2026

SmarTone Reports Profit Amid High-End Market Focus

SmarTone posted an 8.4% rise in first‑half profit, with revenue climbing 2% to HK$3.56 billion, propelled by its premium 5G positioning and higher‑value device sales. 5G ARPU was twice that of 4G, while home broadband profit surged 36% and roaming revenue...

By Light Reading
FIS Doubles Down on Issuing While Riding an AI Wave
NewsFeb 24, 2026

FIS Doubles Down on Issuing While Riding an AI Wave

FIS is pivoting to its core card‑issuing business after selling Worldpay, aiming at banks that grow faster than the market. The company has launched its first agentic‑commerce platform, enabling AI‑driven purchases on behalf of consumers while bolstering fraud defenses. A...

By Digital Transactions
Why More Council Tenants Are Taking Legal Action over Dangerous Living Conditions
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Why More Council Tenants Are Taking Legal Action over Dangerous Living Conditions

Over the last three years, legal actions by council tenants over unsafe or deteriorating homes have surged dramatically, driven by chronic under‑investment and mounting repair backlogs. High‑profile cases such as the death of Awaab Ishak have spurred new statutory duties,...

By Legal Futures (UK)
Nidoking | Pokémon Guide
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Nidoking | Pokémon Guide

Nidoking is the male counterpart to Nidoqueen and a first‑generation poison‑type Pokémon that evolves from Nidorino when exposed to a Moon Stone. The guide outlines its type effectiveness, noting weaknesses to Ground, Water, Psychic and Ice, and resistances to Fighting,...

By Pocket Tactics
Altera Digital Health’s Sunrise Extends Partnerships with 14 Hospital Systems
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Altera Digital Health’s Sunrise Extends Partnerships with 14 Hospital Systems

Altera Digital Health announced that 14 hospital systems have extended multi‑year contracts for its Sunrise electronic health record platform. The renewals follow the launch of Sunrise 25.1, which introduced roughly 700 system enhancements and a focus on streamlined navigation. Altera...

By Digital Health Global
How the Golden Fleet Will Change the US Navy Acquisition Process
NewsFeb 24, 2026

How the Golden Fleet Will Change the US Navy Acquisition Process

The U.S. Navy’s Golden Fleet program introduces a streamlined acquisition model that leans heavily on artificial‑intelligence‑enabled design and scheduling tools. By expanding the vendor base and forging deeper industry partnerships, the initiative seeks to cut red tape and accelerate shipbuilding...

By Shephard Media
SkyShowtime to Premiere New Spanish Original, El Homenaje
NewsFeb 24, 2026

SkyShowtime to Premiere New Spanish Original, El Homenaje

SkyShowtime announced that its new Spanish original, *El Homenaje* (The Tribute), will debut on April 23 with four of its eight episodes, followed by the remaining four a week later. The psychological‑thriller series, produced by Secuoya Studios and Stellarmedia in...

By TTVNews (Latin America)
TMNT: Splintered Fate Is Adding Alopex To The Roster
NewsFeb 24, 2026

TMNT: Splintered Fate Is Adding Alopex To The Roster

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate adds fan‑favorite Alopex from the IDW comics as its latest DLC character, launching on February 24, 2026. Alopex is an arctic‑fox ninja assassin equipped with a kama, kunai, and a temporary invincibility mechanic for...

By TheGamer
Life Is Strange Reunion Is More of a Double Exposure Sequel than I Expected
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Life Is Strange Reunion Is More of a Double Exposure Sequel than I Expected

Life is Strange: Reunion, developed by Deck Nine, revisits the franchise’s original narrative by reuniting Max and Chloe regardless of the player’s decade‑old ending. The sequel leans heavily on Double Exposure’s environments and asset library, enabling a quick transition back...

By Polygon (Gaming)
Douglas Irwin on Tariffs in America and the Supreme Court Case
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Douglas Irwin on Tariffs in America and the Supreme Court Case

Supreme Court ruled on Feb 20, 2026 that the International Economic Emergency Powers Act does not give the president authority to impose tariffs. The decision directly challenges the wave of tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump during his second term,...

By Peterson Institute (PIIE) – Updates (all content)
Dynamic Talent Partners With Madison House’s Adam Bauer, Bringing More than 100 Clients To Agency Led By Trevor Swenson
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Dynamic Talent Partners With Madison House’s Adam Bauer, Bringing More than 100 Clients To Agency Led By Trevor Swenson

Dynamic Talent International has partnered with Madison House, bringing over 100 new clients and pushing its roster beyond 600 artists. Veteran booking agent Adam Bauer joins as a partner, while Jennaya Ramirez is promoted to partner role. The unified agency...

By Pollstar News
The Future of Cold Storage: Innovations in Energy Efficiency & Why They Matter Now More Than Ever
NewsFeb 24, 2026

The Future of Cold Storage: Innovations in Energy Efficiency & Why They Matter Now More Than Ever

Rising energy prices, stricter regulations, and sustainability goals are forcing cold‑storage operators to prioritize efficiency. New insulation materials such as XPS and vacuum‑insulated panels dramatically reduce thermal loss, while IoT‑enabled smart controls match cooling output to real‑time demand. Manufacturers are...

By Green Lodging News
Homura: The Crimson Warriors Getting English Release in the West on Nintendo Switch [Update: Gameplay Trailer]
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Homura: The Crimson Warriors Getting English Release in the West on Nintendo Switch [Update: Gameplay Trailer]

Idea Factory announced the English localization of Homura: The Crimson Warriors for Nintendo Switch, slated for a March 31, 2026 launch in North America and an April 28 physical release in Europe. The title, originally a 2018 PS Vita otome set during Japan’s Warring...

By Nintendo Everything
The Trade Desk Launches ‘Ventura Ecosystem’ to Further Optimize CTV Advertising
NewsFeb 24, 2026

The Trade Desk Launches ‘Ventura Ecosystem’ to Further Optimize CTV Advertising

The Trade Desk unveiled the Ventura Ecosystem, a collaborative framework linking global TV operating systems and streaming platforms to streamline connected‑TV (CTV) advertising. The initiative offers participants access to The Trade Desk’s ad‑tech suite—including OpenPath, Unified ID 2.0/EUID, OpenAds, and upcoming...

By Media Play News
Germany No Longer Trusts Russia?
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Germany No Longer Trusts Russia?

Germany’s strategic relationship with Russia has unraveled since Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Trade collapsed, with imports from Russia falling from €36.4 billion in 2022 to €1.8 billion by 2024, while German aid to Kyiv topped €90 billion. Energy dependence vanished as Russian...

By Defence24 (Poland)
Final Piece in Place for Defence Support Transformation
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Final Piece in Place for Defence Support Transformation

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £113 million contract to the Digital Allies consortium—PA Consulting and Accenture—to deliver the Defence Logistics Information Services (DLIS) under the Business Modernisation for Support (BMfS) programme. This contract completes a suite of BMfS...

By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
How Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Used XR to Bring the Peaks of the Dolomites Into View
NewsFeb 24, 2026

How Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Used XR to Bring the Peaks of the Dolomites Into View

Warner Bros. Discovery Sports faced a visual gap when studio cameras cut off the snow‑capped Dolomite peaks visible from its Cortina studio. Director of Graphics Alex Dinnin solved it with extended reality, stitching live PTZ footage into a virtual scene that restores...

By Sports Video Group (SVG)
Treehouse Hotel Miami Beach Taking Root Soon
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Treehouse Hotel Miami Beach Taking Root Soon

Treehouse Hotels, the playful hospitality brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, will launch its first resort‑style property in Miami Beach in early 2029. The development reimagines two iconic 1940s Art Deco buildings—Haddon Hall and Campton Apartments—while adding a new tower with...

By Green Lodging News
Innovative Solutions to Boost Munitions Outload Capability
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Innovative Solutions to Boost Munitions Outload Capability

Trials at Defence Munitions Kineton demonstrated that low‑cost, innovative solutions can modernise the munitions out‑load process. The OUTLOAD programme comprises three projects – SAGE, which pilots satellite, 4G and Wi‑Fi links to provide real‑time stock visibility in signal‑restricted warehouses; PAXO,...

By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
Minke Marine Air Lubrication System Receives Second ClassNK AiP
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Minke Marine Air Lubrication System Receives Second ClassNK AiP

Minke Marine A.L. LLC has obtained a second Approval in Principle (AiP) from ClassNK for its patented air lubrication system (ALS), following a prior DNV endorsement. The company is now receiving verified performance data from its first ALS installation on...

By MarineLink
Navy Pushes AI From Experiments to Everyday Warfighting Functions
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Navy Pushes AI From Experiments to Everyday Warfighting Functions

The U.S. Navy is moving artificial intelligence from experimental pilots into routine warfighting functions, aiming to embed trustworthy AI across all mission areas. Deputy Director Christopher Page emphasized the need for a common taxonomy and lexicon to ensure data quality...

By GovernmentCIO Media & Research
BBC Shrinks IBC Footprint as Remote Production Takes Center Stage
NewsFeb 24, 2026

BBC Shrinks IBC Footprint as Remote Production Takes Center Stage

The BBC is scaling back its on‑site IBC presence for the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Games, opting for a leaner, remote‑production model anchored in Cortina, Livigno and its Salford headquarters. By consolidating editorial decisions in Salford and trimming infrastructure in Milan,...

By Sports Video Group (SVG)
Philex 2025 Income Climbs to P929.69M on Record Metal Prices
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Philex 2025 Income Climbs to P929.69M on Record Metal Prices

Philex Mining Corp posted a net income of P929.69 million in 2025, a 14.7% rise year‑over‑year, driven by record‑high gold and copper prices and a favorable peso exchange rate. Revenues climbed 8.2% to P8.85 billion, while core net income surged 43.6% to...

By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
SEC Revises IPO Float Rules to Revive Listings
NewsFeb 24, 2026

SEC Revises IPO Float Rules to Revive Listings

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission issued Memorandum Circular No. 11, Series of 2026, revising public‑ownership requirements for IPOs. The new tiered framework reduces the minimum float to 33 percent for firms under P500 million and as low as 15 percent for companies above P50 billion, with a...

By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
New Texas Law Requires Insurers Provide Reason for Declining or Canceling Policies
NewsFeb 24, 2026

New Texas Law Requires Insurers Provide Reason for Declining or Canceling Policies

A Texas law, HB 2067, took effect on Jan 1 2026 requiring all property‑and‑casualty insurers to provide written reasons when declining, canceling, or not renewing auto or homeowners policies. The mandate rolls out in three phases—first residential property and private passenger auto, then...

By Carrier Management
Why Cost Alone No Longer Defines Chicken Value
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Why Cost Alone No Longer Defines Chicken Value

Rising food‑away‑from‑home prices and growing protein demand are reshaping how full‑service restaurants evaluate chicken. While private‑label chicken still promises lower case costs, operators are encountering variability that hurts labor efficiency and menu flexibility. Brakebush Brothers positions itself as a consistent,...

By FSR Magazine
DRC Launches National Airborne Geophysical Mapping Programme to Modernise Mining Sector
NewsFeb 24, 2026

DRC Launches National Airborne Geophysical Mapping Programme to Modernise Mining Sector

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a nationwide airborne geophysical and geological mapping programme, overseen by a newly formed steering committee chaired by Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba. Spanish firm Xcalibur Multiphysics Group SL secured the contract to conduct...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Caterpillar Invests in Serbian LFP Battery Maker
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Caterpillar Invests in Serbian LFP Battery Maker

Caterpillar announced a strategic investment in a Serbian lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery manufacturer, earmarking a multi‑million‑dollar stake to bolster its energy storage capabilities. The move secures a domestic source of LFP cells for Caterpillar’s heavy‑equipment line, reducing reliance on Chinese suppliers....

By Mining Magazine
Engineers Demonstrate Lightweight 'Exoskeleton' That Helps Stroke Survivors Walk
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Engineers Demonstrate Lightweight 'Exoskeleton' That Helps Stroke Survivors Walk

Engineers at the University of Utah unveiled a 5.5‑pound portable hip exoskeleton that reduces the metabolic cost of walking for stroke survivors with hemiparesis by roughly 18%. The device delivers side‑specific motor assistance synchronized in real time, allowing users to...

By Tech Xplore Robotics
U.S. Air Force Plans to Expand Use of Portfolio Acquisition Executives over the Next Year
NewsFeb 24, 2026

U.S. Air Force Plans to Expand Use of Portfolio Acquisition Executives over the Next Year

The U.S. Air Force will expand its portfolio acquisition executive (PAE) model to about 18 leaders within the next year, replacing the traditional program executive officer structure. PAEs will directly control contracting, finance and sustainment functions, aiming to embed lifecycle...

By Aerospace America (AIAA)
Here’s How Much Shipowners Have Saved up to Invest in US-Built Tonnage
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Here’s How Much Shipowners Have Saved up to Invest in US-Built Tonnage

U.S. shipowners and domestic shipyards have set aside roughly $2.59 billion in tax‑deferred Capital Construction Funds earmarked for new U.S.-built vessels, according to the Trump administration’s Maritime Action Plan. The plan touts the accounts as a successful incentive mechanism designed to...

By TradeWinds
ViX Announces the Premiere of Polen
NewsFeb 24, 2026

ViX Announces the Premiere of Polen

ViX announced that its new psychological thriller series Polen will debut on March 6 on the platform's Premium tier, with the entire first season released at once. The show, produced by 11:11 Films, stars Ana Brenda Contreras, Claudia Ramírez and...

By TTVNews (Latin America)
Fallout 76 Introduces Bigfoot in Next Update Out on March 3rd, Reveals Season 25 Roadmap
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Fallout 76 Introduces Bigfoot in Next Update Out on March 3rd, Reveals Season 25 Roadmap

Bethesda announced The Backwoods, the next free update for Fallout 76, arriving March 3. The update rebrands public events as Activities, adds tougher Party Crasher enemies—including a 4‑star legendary Bigfoot—and boosts rewards such as experience, caps, and legendaries. It also introduces quality‑of‑life...

By GamingBolt
Worldview | Asia’s Garment Factories Brace for Renewed Tariff Chaos
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Worldview | Asia’s Garment Factories Brace for Renewed Tariff Chaos

Asian garment factories are confronting a new wave of tariff uncertainty as the United States, European Union and regional partners reconsider duties on apparel imports. The potential reinstatement of higher tariffs threatens cost structures for manufacturers in China, while Vietnam,...

By The Business of Fashion (BoF)
Trina and GSC Partner on 12GWh EU Storage
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Trina and GSC Partner on 12GWh EU Storage

Trina Storage and Gore Street Capital have launched a private EU Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fund targeting more than 12 GWh of projects. The fund, backed by the European Investment Fund and the Irish Strategic Investment Fund, aims to raise...

By reNEWS
Boring Is Beautiful: Why Johnson & Johnson Is Beating the Tech Sector
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Boring Is Beautiful: Why Johnson & Johnson Is Beating the Tech Sector

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is outperforming the broader market, climbing roughly 14% in the last 30 days and trading near its all‑time high of $245. The health‑care giant boasts a 64‑year streak of dividend growth, a low beta of 0.35,...

By MarketBeat – News
Hoyer VMS Group Strengthens Chinese Presence with Headquarters Expansion
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Hoyer VMS Group Strengthens Chinese Presence with Headquarters Expansion

Hoyer VMS Group is expanding its Asian headquarters in Ningbo, China, adding a 3,800‑square‑meter warehouse and workshop. The new facilities boost the company’s ability to serve shipowners, fleet managers, shipyards and OEMs throughout Asia. This is the first major strategic...

By MarineLink
Govt Praises Kansanshi for Driving Local Supplier Development in North-Western Province
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Govt Praises Kansanshi for Driving Local Supplier Development in North-Western Province

The Zambian government praised Kansanshi Mining PLC for hosting a Tender and Bid Workshop aimed at strengthening local suppliers and contractors in the North‑Western Province. Deputy Permanent Secretary Luckson Mulumbi highlighted the workshop’s role in advancing local content and reinforcing...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Collaboration at a Crossroads: 5 Ways Clinicians and IT Teams Can Work Better with Vendors
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Collaboration at a Crossroads: 5 Ways Clinicians and IT Teams Can Work Better with Vendors

The article outlines five practical steps for clinicians and IT teams to improve collaboration with healthcare vendors, from early stakeholder involvement to shared success metrics, clear roadmaps, dedicated onboarding managers, and comprehensive training. It stresses the growing role of IT...

By Radiology Business