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DAF Increases B-21 Raider Production Capacity to Deliver Combat Capability Faster
NewsFeb 23, 2026

DAF Increases B-21 Raider Production Capacity to Deliver Combat Capability Faster

The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman have signed an agreement to expand B‑21 Raider production, leveraging $4.5 billion authorized in FY 2025 legislation. The deal raises annual production capacity by 25 %, compressing delivery timelines while preserving cost and performance...

By U.S. Air Force
Skilled Nursing Dealbook: 280 Beds Realigned in Ohio as 80-Bed Nebraska Nursing Home Changes Hands
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Skilled Nursing Dealbook: 280 Beds Realigned in Ohio as 80-Bed Nebraska Nursing Home Changes Hands

Senwell Senior Investment Advisors completed a multi‑party realignment of more than 280 skilled‑nursing beds across Ohio, moving capacity from overbedded counties to operators targeting high‑demand markets. The transaction involved 12 unnamed sellers and multiple buyers seeking growth or new facility...

By Skilled Nursing News
Skate Devs Detail a New, Bigger Grom, Share New Roadmap of What's Coming 'Beyond' Season 3
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Skate Devs Detail a New, Bigger Grom, Share New Roadmap of What's Coming 'Beyond' Season 3

Skate is set to launch Season 3 in March, reintroducing the Isle of Grom as a larger, fully featured area with new terrain, spillway sections and hill‑bombs. Premium Pass holders receive unlimited Grom access for the first month, while all players...

By MMORPG.com
Clean Energy Sector Sorts Out US Tariff Ruling Impacts
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Clean Energy Sector Sorts Out US Tariff Ruling Impacts

Last week the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated most of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on clean‑energy imports. The decision instantly altered market expectations for solar panels, wind turbine components, and battery materials that had been adjusting to higher...

By Energy Intelligence
25 Years Later, San Diego-Area High School Shooter Eyes Release
NewsFeb 23, 2026

25 Years Later, San Diego-Area High School Shooter Eyes Release

Attorney Laura Sheppard argued that Charles Andy Williams, convicted for the 2001 Santana High School shooting, should be released after 25 years. A Superior Court judge vacated his 50‑to‑life sentence under California's new juvenile resentencing law, prompting an immediate appeal...

By Courthouse News Service
Why the Perks of Gold Medallion Make It Delta’s Elite Status Sweet Spot
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Why the Perks of Gold Medallion Make It Delta’s Elite Status Sweet Spot

Delta’s Gold Medallion status sits at the sweet spot between attainable spend and valuable perks, requiring $10,000 in Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) for 2026. The tier delivers 8 X SkyMiles on base fares, complimentary upgrades (excluding Basic Economy), free first checked...

By AwardWallet Blog
Maureen McCollum Moves From WPR to WUWM Leadership Role
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Maureen McCollum Moves From WPR to WUWM Leadership Role

Maureen McCollum has been hired as Vice President of Content for Milwaukee NPR affiliate WUWM 89.7. The former Wisconsin Public Radio journalist and host will steer the station’s editorial strategy and drive its shift toward a multi‑platform public media model. McCollum...

By Radio Ink
Yes, Dunkin’s Massive 48-Ounce Coffee Bucket Is Real: List of Sightings Grows at Locations in Multiple States
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Yes, Dunkin’s Massive 48-Ounce Coffee Bucket Is Real: List of Sightings Grows at Locations in Multiple States

Dunkin' is piloting a 48‑ounce coffee bucket, a giant iced latte served in a plastic container resembling a garden tool, at select stores in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The concept emerged after smaller coffee shops sparked a social‑media craze for oversized...

By Fast Company  Retail
Care.com and Headspace Launch Mental Health Partnership for Caregivers
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Care.com and Headspace Launch Mental Health Partnership for Caregivers

Care.com and Headspace announced a partnership to bolster mental‑health support for family caregivers. The collaboration introduces ten exclusive micro‑mindfulness videos, each under three minutes, and provides free Headspace subscriptions to Care.com members. The initiative responds to data showing roughly one‑third...

By MedCity News
Trump Denies Top US Officer Warned of Iran Strike Risks
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Trump Denies Top US Officer Warned of Iran Strike Risks

President Donald Trump dismissed reports that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine warned against a war with Iran, insisting any conflict would be easily won. Trump posted on Truth Social that Caine never opposed military action and would...

By Al-Monitor
Accelerating Next Generation Medicine with New Drug Delivery Platform
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Accelerating Next Generation Medicine with New Drug Delivery Platform

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have unveiled a modular materials platform that self‑assembles with RNA to form nanoscale delivery particles. The system uses reversible host‑guest linkages, allowing rapid tuning of stability and behavior for diverse therapeutic needs. In pre‑clinical...

By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
NAACP Image Award Nom ‘HipHopGamer’ Gerard Williams on Launch of Gaming Content Category: ‘They Need to Be a Part of...
NewsFeb 23, 2026

NAACP Image Award Nom ‘HipHopGamer’ Gerard Williams on Launch of Gaming Content Category: ‘They Need to Be a Part of...

The NAACP Image Awards introduced an Outstanding Digital Content Creator – Gaming/Tech category for the first time, nominating five creators including Gerard Williams, known as HipHopGamer. Williams highlighted the NAACP’s intent to engage Black audiences in gaming, tech, and AI conversations....

By Variety (Digital)
T-Beauty: The Rise of Taiwan's Unsung Beauty Movement
NewsFeb 23, 2026

T-Beauty: The Rise of Taiwan's Unsung Beauty Movement

Taiwan’s beauty sector, long known for OEM and ODM production, is emerging as a distinct consumer‑facing movement dubbed T‑beauty. The island is gaining global recognition for dermatological and scalp‑care brands, as well as technically precise makeup innovations. Industry leaders such...

By Cosmetics Business
Following Earlier Actions to Remove Reputation Risk From Its Supervision of Banks, Federal Reserve Board Requests Comment on Proposal to...
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Following Earlier Actions to Remove Reputation Risk From Its Supervision of Banks, Federal Reserve Board Requests Comment on Proposal to...

The Federal Reserve has issued a request for public comment on a proposal to codify its June decision that removes reputation risk from bank supervision. The move aims to prevent supervisors from pressuring banks to “debank” lawful customers based on...

By Federal Reserve Board – All press releases
How to Watch Louisville Vs. No. 18 North Carolina: Feb. 23, 2026 Men's Basketball Game
NewsFeb 23, 2026

How to Watch Louisville Vs. No. 18 North Carolina: Feb. 23, 2026 Men's Basketball Game

On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, No. 18 North Carolina hosts Louisville in a pivotal ACC showdown at 7 p.m. ET in Chapel Hill. Both teams sit at 9‑5 in conference play, making the game critical for postseason positioning. The contest will...

By The Streamable
Spain Arrests Suspected Hacktivists for DDoSing Govt Sites
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Spain Arrests Suspected Hacktivists for DDoSing Govt Sites

Spanish Civil Guard arrested four alleged members of the hacktivist group Anonymous Fénix, accused of orchestrating DDoS attacks on government ministries, political parties, and public institutions in Spain and South America. The campaign intensified after the October 2024 Valencia floods, with...

By BleepingComputer
God of War Sons of Sparta Review: A Satisfactory, but Uncompelling, Greek Era Return
NewsFeb 23, 2026

God of War Sons of Sparta Review: A Satisfactory, but Uncompelling, Greek Era Return

God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2‑D Metroidvania developed by Mega Cat Studios, returns the franchise to its Greek roots by placing players in the role of a young Kratos. The game serves as a narrative prequel, exploring Kratos’ early...

By Hardcore Gamer
Worsening CAC Tied to Cognitive Decline in Midlife: CARDIA
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Worsening CAC Tied to Cognitive Decline in Midlife: CARDIA

A new analysis of the CARDIA cohort shows that progression of coronary artery calcium (CAC) over roughly a decade is linked to measurable declines in processing speed and global cognition among middle‑aged adults. The relationship holds regardless of baseline CAC...

By TCTMD
State Bill Could End Tax Break for Large Digital Lenders
NewsFeb 23, 2026

State Bill Could End Tax Break for Large Digital Lenders

Washington State’s House Bill 2089 seeks to restore dwindling wildfire‑prevention funding by revoking a tax deduction that currently benefits large digital mortgage lenders. The deduction, originally crafted for community banks, generated $91.6 million in savings in 2024, with 65 % captured by...

By National Mortgage News
Woolworths Senior Media Manager Joins Comcast’s FreeWheel
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Woolworths Senior Media Manager Joins Comcast’s FreeWheel

Comcast’s FreeWheel has hired Woolworths senior media manager Alan Jenner as Director of Platform Partnerships for Australia and New Zealand. Jenner spent nearly five years leading programmatic at Woolworths and previously held senior roles at LiveRamp, Comscore, Optus and Telstra. FreeWheel,...

By B&T (Australia)
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Ryman Hospitality Properties reported record Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, posting $737.8 million in quarterly revenue and $2.6 billion for the year. Adjusted EBITDAre rose 18.9% YoY to $224.3 million in Q4 and $794.7 million annually, while net income reached $74.5 million and $247.3 million respectively....

By The Manila Times – Business
COFINA Bondholder Case Against Insurers Is Set Back
NewsFeb 23, 2026

COFINA Bondholder Case Against Insurers Is Set Back

A federal judge in Connecticut dismissed a lawsuit filed by former COFINA bondholders against insurers Ambac, MBIA and related subsidiaries, citing a lack of personal jurisdiction. The ruling allows plaintiffs to refile a second‑amended complaint against MBIA Inc. by March 6,...

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Chinese Ship Completes First Autonomous Docking and Cargo Handling
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Chinese Ship Completes First Autonomous Docking and Cargo Handling

Four years after launching the world’s first autonomous electric feeder, China’s 300‑TEU vessel Zhi Fei completed its first fully autonomous docking at Qingdao Port, completing the maneuver in just 30 seconds. The ship, capable of crew‑managed, remote‑controlled or unmanned navigation, operates...

By The Maritime Executive
Seafood Surveillance Goes High-Tech
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Seafood Surveillance Goes High-Tech

Seafood operators are adopting high‑tech traceability systems that assign digital identities and monitor temperature throughout the supply chain. By using QR codes, cloud platforms and sensor‑based cold‑chain monitoring, retailers can verify species, harvest location, and freshness in real time. These...

By Supermarket News
Is The New York Times a Games Company? A Familiar Debate Continues
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Is The New York Times a Games Company? A Familiar Debate Continues

The New York Times now has more bundle subscribers than those who pay for news‑only, reflecting a strategic shift toward ancillary products such as Wordle, cooking guides, and The Athletic. The company has stopped offering a pure news subscription to new customers,...

By Nieman Lab
KPGZ Captures Kearney Championship Run With Comrex
NewsFeb 23, 2026

KPGZ Captures Kearney Championship Run With Comrex

102.7 KPGZ in Kearney, Missouri leveraged Comrex’s FieldLink sideline reporter codec to enhance its live coverage of the Bulldogs’ high‑school football playoff run. The FieldLink system, which uses the free FieldTap app on iOS and Android smartphones, provided crisp, wireless...

By Radio World
NCSOFT to Change Company Name to NC 28 Years After Founding
NewsFeb 23, 2026

NCSOFT to Change Company Name to NC 28 Years After Founding

NCSOFT will rebrand to “NC Corporation” and file an amendment at its March 26 shareholders’ meeting. The change updates the trade name, English name, head‑office location and website address. It also amends the articles of incorporation to clarify issuance of stock...

By Inven Global
Grass Cake Recipe in Heartopia
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Grass Cake Recipe in Heartopia

The Grass (Green) Roll Cake in Heartopia requires two Green Sugars sold by the weather‑dependent NPC Doris. Doris appears only during rain, snow, or rainbow conditions, and the game’s weather changes randomly every six hours. Players must either monitor forecasts...

By Hardcore Gamer
Servicers Offer Support as Nonagency Gets More Competitive
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Servicers Offer Support as Nonagency Gets More Competitive

Traditional lenders are eyeing the expanding non‑agency mortgage market as originations have roughly tripled in recent years, driven by growing appetite for non‑owner‑occupied and non‑QM loans. Securitization activity surged 78% in 2025, while delinquencies on non‑QM assets have risen above...

By National Mortgage News
BKGI: An Outperforming ETF In An Important Asset Class
NewsFeb 23, 2026

BKGI: An Outperforming ETF In An Important Asset Class

The BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF (BKGI) delivers active, worldwide infrastructure exposure through 33 holdings and a 0.55% expense ratio. Over the past three years it generated a 19.4% annualized return, beating its S&P Global Infrastructure benchmark’s 13.6% return. The...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Delayed to April 16
NewsFeb 23, 2026

MOUSE: P.I. for Hire Delayed to April 16

PlaySide Publishing and indie studio Fumi Games have pushed the launch of their noir‑style first‑person shooter MOUSE: P.I. for Hire from March 19 to April 16, 2026. The title will ship on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The companies cite the need for extra...

By Gematsu
How GPs and LPs View AI Disruption: Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht and New York’s Anastasia Titarchuk
NewsFeb 23, 2026

How GPs and LPs View AI Disruption: Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht and New York’s Anastasia Titarchuk

At the PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026 summit, Thoma Bravo partner Holden Spaht and New York‑based LP specialist Anastasia Titarchuk discussed how artificial‑intelligence disruption is reshaping private‑equity dynamics. Both highlighted accelerating deal flow in AI‑enabled software and the need for deeper technical diligence....

By PE Hub
Ottonomy Unveils Platform Connecting Robots, Drones and Smart Infrastructure on NVIDIA
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Ottonomy Unveils Platform Connecting Robots, Drones and Smart Infrastructure on NVIDIA

Ottonomy unveiled Ottumn.AI, a cloud‑based platform that orchestrates autonomous robots, drones, and smart infrastructure across healthcare, manufacturing, and commerce. The solution runs on NVIDIA AI hardware, leveraging Jetson edge devices, Isaac Sim digital twins, and cloud GPUs for sub‑30 ms decision...

By Robotics 24/7
Poor Judgment or a Principled Stand? Susan Rice's Spat with Trump Dissected
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Poor Judgment or a Principled Stand? Susan Rice's Spat with Trump Dissected

Former U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice, a Netflix board member, publicly criticized President Donald Trump on a podcast, prompting the president to demand her removal from the board. The outburst coincides with Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros....

By Business Insider – Finance
Seal M on CROSS Surpasses 1 Million Global Pre-Registrations
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Seal M on CROSS Surpasses 1 Million Global Pre-Registrations

NEXUS and PLAYWITH KOREA report 1.33 million global pre‑registrations for Seal M on CROSS, a mobile MMORPG that launched its registration window on February 11. The title adapts Seal Online’s cartoon‑style visuals and combo‑based combat for smartphones while integrating with the CROSS on‑chain full‑stack ecosystem....

By Inven Global
AHA Comments to CMS on GLOBE Payment Model
NewsFeb 23, 2026

AHA Comments to CMS on GLOBE Payment Model

The American Hospital Association (AHA) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the proposed Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) model, a mandatory Medicare Part B payment framework that would apply most‑favored‑nation pricing to select drugs...

By AHA News – American Hospital Association
Anticipated Applicability Date for Future Final RMD Regs. Announced
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Anticipated Applicability Date for Future Final RMD Regs. Announced

The IRS announced in Announcement 2026‑7 that final regulations amending RMD rules will not take effect until at least the 2026 calendar year, roughly six months after their Federal Register publication. The interim guidance requires taxpayers to rely on a good‑faith...

By The Tax Adviser (AICPA & CIMA)
AHA Podcast: Rebuilding Georgia’s Rural Pediatric Pipeline — Part One
NewsFeb 23, 2026

AHA Podcast: Rebuilding Georgia’s Rural Pediatric Pipeline — Part One

The American Hospital Association’s podcast episode "Rebuilding Georgia’s Rural Pediatric Pipeline — Part One" examines the acute shortage of pediatric specialists in Georgia’s underserved counties and outlines strategies to attract and retain providers. It highlights federal initiatives such as the...

By AHA News – American Hospital Association
Additive Research Update: Soft Robots, Hard Materials, Recyclable Ink, and More
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Additive Research Update: Soft Robots, Hard Materials, Recyclable Ink, and More

Recent academic breakthroughs demonstrate additive manufacturing’s shift from prototyping to production. Cornell University engineered a robot‑based system that prints concrete arches underwater using primarily seafloor sediment, meeting DARPA’s depth requirements. Harvard researchers introduced a mold‑free, rotational multi‑material 3D printing process...

By Engineering.com
Walmart Data Ventures Launches Scintilla In-Store Platform
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Walmart Data Ventures Launches Scintilla In-Store Platform

Walmart Data Ventures unveiled Scintilla In-Store, a mobile platform that fuses live inventory data, actionable metrics, and supplier‑assigned tasks for field representatives. The app replaces the former Volt system and aims to cut out‑of‑stock situations while improving planogram compliance at...

By Mass Market Retailers
Google Discover Update: Early Data Shows Fewer Domains In US via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Google Discover Update: Early Data Shows Fewer Domains In US via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern

NewzDash’s early analysis of Google’s February 2026 Discover core update shows a shift toward locally relevant, in‑depth content and a drop in click‑bait style items. In California, local articles in the top 100 rose from 10 to 16, while Yahoo’s presence fell...

By Search Engine Journal
US Pulls Nonessential Staff From Beirut Embassy as Tensions with Iran Ratchet Up
NewsFeb 23, 2026

US Pulls Nonessential Staff From Beirut Embassy as Tensions with Iran Ratchet Up

The United States ordered nonessential personnel and their families to leave the Beirut embassy as tensions with Iran rise. The move is described as a temporary safety precaution while core diplomatic staff remain on site. It coincides with a massive...

By Military Times
Gridiron Adds to Leadership Team Amid Fund VI Roll-Out
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Gridiron Adds to Leadership Team Amid Fund VI Roll-Out

Gridiron Capital has elevated Scott Harrison to Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer, expanding its senior leadership team. Harrison, who blends investment acumen with operational expertise, now sits alongside founders Tom Burger and Kevin Jackson. The promotion comes as the...

By Buyouts Insider
TEGNA Brings More ‘9News’ To Denver Viewers
NewsFeb 23, 2026

TEGNA Brings More ‘9News’ To Denver Viewers

TEGNA has added two new 30‑minute “9News” broadcasts at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on its MyNetwork TV affiliate KTVD‑20 in the Denver‑Boulder market, also streaming via the 9News+ app. The 5:30 p.m. slot competes directly with NBC Nightly News on KUSA‑9. TEGNA...

By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
France’s Nuclear Pivot Serves as Catalyst for NUKZ
NewsFeb 23, 2026

France’s Nuclear Pivot Serves as Catalyst for NUKZ

France has reversed its plan to close 14 reactors, opting instead to extend its existing fleet and build at least six new EPR2 units. EDF’s preliminary cost estimate for the first six reactors now stands at €72.8 billion, underscoring the scale...

By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
Sony Has Big PS5 Deals on PlayStation Direct and PlayStation Store
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Sony Has Big PS5 Deals on PlayStation Direct and PlayStation Store

Sony Interactive Entertainment is offering deep discounts across its PlayStation ecosystem, targeting both physical and digital PS5 games, accessories, and the PSVR2 headset. Prices on flagship titles such as God of War Ragnarök and Marvel’s Spider‑Man 2 have dropped to $19.99‑$29.99, while...

By Polygon (Gaming)
Latest EVE Pulse Highlights CSM Summit, Crazy Capsuleer Battles
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Latest EVE Pulse Highlights CSM Summit, Crazy Capsuleer Battles

The latest EVE Pulse video from CCP Games recaps the CSM 20 summit in Reykjavik and highlights the surge of large‑scale capsuleer battles shaping New Eden in 2026. It showcases the first look at the EVE Forever visual overhaul, including revamped asteroid mining...

By MMORPG.com
EXCLUSIVE: Milk Makeup Appoints Frank B as Global Artistic Director
NewsFeb 23, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Milk Makeup Appoints Frank B as Global Artistic Director

Milk Makeup announced that Frank Buscarello, known as Frank B, has been appointed global artistic director, reporting to CMO Diana Briceno. The founder‑family insider brings decades of luxury fashion campaign experience and a non‑traditional graffiti background to the role. His mandate...

By WWD
District Court in Washington Refuses to Block State SPCP
NewsFeb 23, 2026

District Court in Washington Refuses to Block State SPCP

A Washington district court declined to issue an injunction against the State's Secure Property Credit Program (SPCP), allowing the program to continue operating. Plaintiffs argued the SPCP violated federal mortgage regulations, but the court found insufficient evidence of immediate harm....

By Inside Mortgage Finance