New Perspective: Thom Geshay Brings Management Expertise to His Role as AHLA Vice Chair
Thom Geshay, longtime CEO of Davidson Hospitality Group, has been appointed vice chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) for 2026, partnering with Chair Liam Brown. Geshay brings a management‑company perspective, stressing the split performance between upscale/luxury and economy segments and a slowdown in hotel transactions. He also highlights sustainability as a mainstream guest demand and outlines AHLA’s advocacy role. Looking ahead, he cites 2026 mega‑events like the World Cup as catalysts for industry growth.
Beyond Good And Evil 2 Studio Evacuates 500 Over Apparent Bomb Threat Hoax
Ubisoft evacuated its Montpellier studio on February 19 after a bomb threat email forced 500 employees to leave the building. Police found no device, confirming the threat was a hoax. The studio, which is developing Beyond Good and Evil 2 and...
Athenahealth Launches Agentic Patient Comms Tools Across Provider Network
athenahealth unveiled the next generation of its AI‑native patient engagement suite within athenaOne, adding text and voice virtual assistants that let patients schedule appointments and ask routine questions 24/7. The texting feature is in alpha and will roll out broadly...
Uncrustables Goes Fridge Friendly Across Full Portfolio
Uncrustables announced that its full range of frozen sandwiches will become fridge‑friendly, allowing consumers to store them in the refrigerator for up to five days while still offering the option to keep them frozen. The change, slated for a summer...
Study: Station Groups Spending Millions Lobbying to Abolish Ownership Caps
Nexstar Media Group spent $3.2 million lobbying the FCC in 2025, while Sinclair Broadcast Group increased its spend to $800,000, aiming to eliminate the television‑ownership caps that restrict reach to 39 % of U.S. TV homes. The lobbying surge coincides with massive...
Universal Tower Defense Relics Guide
Universal Tower Defense introduces relic items that provide passive stat boosts and can be equipped on any unit. The guide details six relic sets—Ex Captain Uraharo, Berserk Shinigami, Sun God, Laughing Captain, Junior Ninja, and Master Ninja—each offering distinct bonuses...
HVS Report - Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford - By Jimmy Radwan
Hartford’s hotel market has rebounded, with occupancy and ADR surpassing pre‑pandemic levels. Yet the city has shed roughly 1,300 rooms since 2019, and recent conversions have turned former hotels into residential units. The shortfall leaves the Connecticut Convention Center with...
Democratic Senators Press Bowman on Fed Changes
Democratic senators sent two letters to Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman questioning recent supervisory changes, including a 30% staff cut in the Fed's supervision arm and the removal of bank examiners at banks' request. They also demanded answers on her...
GDP Sees Slow Growth in Q4 2025
Real GDP growth slowed sharply in Q4 2025, posting a 1.4% annualized increase, down from 4.4% in Q3. The decline reflects the fallout from a historic federal shutdown, which cut government spending and removed more than one percentage point of growth....
What Is Trump’s China Policy?
Former President Donald Trump’s China policy is defined by contradictory impulses—pursuing short‑term commercial deals while simultaneously signaling a tougher stance on strategic issues like Taiwan and critical minerals. The administration’s “big‑tent” approach pits pro‑business officials against hard‑line hawks, creating strategic...
High Court Ruling on Trump Tariffs to ‘Ease Uncertainty,’ Says AM Best
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 decision rejecting President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs, a move hailed by rating agency AM Best as a relief for the insurance sector. The court’s ruling eliminates the tariff‑related uncertainty that has...
US Supreme Court Strike Down Majority of Trump's Tariffs, so Hopefully That's One Less Hardware Buying Headache to Worry About
The U.S. Supreme Court voted 6‑3 to invalidate most of the tariffs President Trump imposed on imported hardware components. The decision hinges on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the court found did not grant Trump authority for those...
Trans-Pacific Carriers, Importers Slow-Walking Service Contract Negotiations
Trans‑Pacific ocean carriers and U.S. importers are deliberately postponing contract sign‑offs for the 2026‑27 service year as spot rates to the West Coast have slumped more than 20% since early January. Both sides hope that underlying market fundamentals will improve,...
Guam National Guard Trains with Partners at Simulated Drug Lab
The Guam National Guard’s 94th Civil Support Team conducted a full‑scale, multi‑agency exercise on Feb. 18 at a simulated clandestine drug laboratory in Barrigada. Participants included the New Mexico Guard’s 64th CST, Andersen Air Force Base’s CBRNE Response Team, and Guam’s fire,...
Army Using AI to Update Doctrine
The U.S. Army’s Combined Army Doctrine Directorate is training doctrine writers to use generative AI tools to accelerate the creation and revision of field manuals. Internally‑developed applications now let authors search hundreds of texts in hours and automatically check grammar...
Jujutsu Zero Tier List February 2026
The February 2026 Jujutsu Zero tier list ranks clans, weapons, and techniques to guide players toward optimal builds. S‑tier clans such as Gojo, Kashimo, and Sukuna lead the pack, while the Festering Life Sword tops the weapon rankings. Limitless, Shrine,...
#361: Pointless
Sony announced it will shut down Bluepoint Games in March, ending the studio’s four‑year tenure under PlayStation. The Austin‑based team, famed for high‑profile remakes such as Shadow of the Colossus and the PS5 Demon’s Souls, produced no original titles after...
Natilus Raises $28 Million to Commercialize Family of BWB Composite Aircraft, Evolves Horizon Evo
Natilus secured a $28 million Series A round led by Draper Associates, bringing strategic aerospace and logistics investors on board. The funding will finance the first full‑scale prototype of its regional cargo aircraft Kona, slated to fly within 24 months, and further development...
In the Clinic for Feb. 20, 2026
The February 20 2026 "In the Clinic" roundup aggregates a broad set of industry snapshots, special reports, and infographics covering biopharma, medical technology, and emerging research areas. It links to data on mRNA vaccine research, China’s GLP‑1 market, pulsed‑field ablation for atrial...
Square Enix Video Says ‘NieR: Automata to Be Continued’
Square Enix released a promotional video that concludes with the phrase “NieR: Automata to be continued,” signaling a possible new project tied to the franchise. The video also celebrates the title reaching 10 million units sold across Switch, PS4, Xbox One,...
Money Raised by Biopharma
Recent biopharma research highlights IL‑22 and TL1A as a powerful biomarker pair for diagnosing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), while TL1A overexpression is confirmed in patient lesions. Parallel studies reveal that inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome may mitigate vascular cognitive impairment and stroke‑related...
Kyrgyzstan’s Energy Emergency Opens the Door to Russian Nuclear Influence
Facing chronic electricity shortages due to over‑reliance on hydropower, Kyrgyzstan is considering a Russian‑built small modular reactor (SMR). President Putin pledged Moscow’s readiness to construct the plant, which could deliver 110‑440 MW of baseload power. The deal would require deep regulatory,...
US Senator: ‘Much More Money than You Would Think’ in US Development
U.S. Senator Chris Coons told Devex at the Munich Security Conference that the United States allocates far more development assistance than most people realize. He warned that soaring defense budgets among the U.S. and its European allies could crowd out...
How an LP and a GP Are Approaching the Slower Exit Environment
In the inaugural episode of PEI Group’s "Commitment Issues" podcast, Children’s Health’s Yangge Seaman and Hg’s Steven Batchelor examine how limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) are adapting to a slower private‑equity exit market. Both guests highlight a growing...
World Bank Chief's Role on Trump-Led Board of Peace Prompts Questions
World Bank President Ajay Banga joined President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza reconstruction, igniting debate over the lender’s political neutrality. Critics warn his involvement could blur the Bank’s traditionally apolitical stance, while supporters argue his presence may temper...
NATO Needs to Define the Substance of Its 1.5 Percent Pledge
At the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, allies committed to raising defense‑related spending to 1.5 percent of GDP by 2030, adding roughly $825 billion across the Alliance. The communiqué, however, offers no clear definition of which expenditures count toward this figure,...
The Hydrogen Stream: Dutch Agribusiness Installs 1 MW Electrolyzer
Dutch tulip nursery Rainbow Colors has become the first agricultural firm to commission a 1 MW solid‑oxide electrolyzer for on‑site hydrogen generation, integrated with a solar array and battery storage. The system, built with Denmark’s Dynelectro and Ekinetix, can produce hydrogen...
Exceptional Investment Opportunity: Ohio 2-Motel Boutique Portfolio in Premier Lakefront Resort Location
Laurel Real Estate Co. is marketing a two‑motel boutique portfolio in Geneva‑on‑the‑Lake, Ohio, for $2.4 million. The assets—The Palms Motel and Pete’s Lakefront Motel—offer 32 keys and sit on a prime lakefront strip with private beach access. Recent capital improvements exceeding...
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: Early Analysis From Chatham House Experts
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 decision striking down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, finding the administration exceeded its authority. The ruling blocks the baseline 10% "Liberation Day" tariff and related...
Rivian's Growth Goals, GlobalFoundries' AI Implementation: IndustryWeek's Weekly Review
IndustryWeek’s weekly roundup spotlights Rivian’s aggressive expansion plan and GlobalFoundries’ rollout of practical AI systems. Rivian aims for more than 45% delivery growth in 2026, adding a second R2 production shift and raising capital spending to roughly $2 billion. GlobalFoundries introduces...
When It Comes to Drones, the Pentagon Should Mind the Experience Gap
The article argues that the Pentagon’s biggest hurdle with drones is technology adoption, not a lack of options, and stresses the need for experienced defense partners to field reliable unmanned systems. It highlights that trust, scalability, and maintainability hinge on...
"It Needs to Cooperate Fairly, and It's Clearly Not." Why Valve Is Facing a £656m Day in the UK Courts
A UK class‑action lawsuit led by digital‑safety advocate Vicki Shotbolt accuses Valve of breaching competition law by imposing a 30% revenue‑share fee and a price‑parity rule on Steam. The claim seeks up to £656 million in damages for consumers, arguing that...
Louisiana Commission Approves $400M GOs
Louisiana’s State Bond Commission authorized up to $400 million in general‑obligation bonds, to be sold by competitive bid on April 16. The issuance will raise about $383.7 million, with roughly 67 % earmarked for state‑government capital projects, 26 % for local governments and the remainder...
Wyoming Public Media Birthday Party Turns Into Funding Rally
Wyoming Public Media celebrated its 60th birthday with a rally that turned into a funding push. A Wyoming Senate amendment, championed by Sen. Ogden Driskill, would restore roughly $1.7 million that the Freedom‑Caucus‑aligned budget had cut. The amendment cleared the Senate,...
Madewell Partners With Denim Expert Benjamin Talley Smith
Madewell has teamed with renowned denim designer Benjamin Talley Smith to release a seven‑piece women’s capsule collection. The line blends Madewell’s focus on fit and durability with Talley Smith’s artisanal expertise, featuring pieces like the Putney jean and Allerton jacket. Garments are...
Chipotle Giving Away Chips and Queso Blanco
Chipotle will give away a free side of its handmade chips and queso blanco on digital orders from February 23 through February 25 to celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day. The promotion spotlights chips made each morning with fresh lime and a queso...
The World’s Largest Lithium Metal Maker Is Now Producing Semi-Solid-State EV Batteries
Ganfeng Lithium, the world’s largest lithium‑metal producer, has begun mass‑producing semi‑solid‑state batteries with energy densities ranging from 400 to 650 Wh/kg. The company secured supply agreements with major OEMs including Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and BMW for lithium hydroxide and other battery...
TNS Launches Smart Routing Technology
Transaction Network Services (TNS) introduced TNSPay SmartRoute, a cloud‑based solution that lets merchants, processors and acquirers set real‑time routing rules for each transaction. The platform can route payments by geography, cost efficiency, processor performance or scheduled maintenance, and it automatically...
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons
The U.S. hotel sector posted solid year‑over‑year gains for the week of Feb 8‑14, 2026, with occupancy climbing to 61.5% (up 2.6%), ADR rising to $167.98 (up 1.9%), and RevPAR reaching $103.35 (up 4.6%). Los Angeles led the top‑25 markets, posting an...
Single Yes-or-No Question May Screen for Low Vision
A study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science shows that a single yes‑or‑no question can reliably screen for low vision and legal blindness, achieving area‑under‑the‑curve (AUC) values of 0.81 and 0.77 respectively. Researchers tested 385 adults across four U.S....
Jack in the Box Launches Matcha
Jack in the Box has rolled out a matcha platform nationwide, featuring a Matcha Iced Latte and an Oreo Matcha Shake. The launch is framed as a “beverage‑forward” innovation aimed at expanding the chain’s flavor palette. Executive chef Ciaran Duffy...
What It Would Look Like to Receive a Punishing Counter Hit From a Fighting Game in Real Life
A popular creator, rde, posted a comedic skit reenacting fighting‑game counter‑hit animations in real life. The video showcases exaggerated physics, from chest‑holding flops to backward staggers and sliding knockdowns, mirroring mechanics that reward predictive skill. By juxtaposing game footage with...
Amanda Holden Urges "Think Outside the Box" When Choosing New Strictly Presenters
Former Strictly hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman departed, sparking a search for new presenters. Amanda Holden urged the BBC to think outside the box, recommending a bold, possibly all‑female duo and suggesting comedians Katherine Ryan, Daisy May Cooper, and Alex Jones, as...
RWE Confirms Vestas for 1.4GW Vanguard West Turbine Deal
RWE has signed a contract with Vestas to deliver 92 V236‑15 MW turbines for its 1.4 GW Vanguard West offshore wind farm off eastern England. The deal includes delivery, installation and commissioning, and follows the project’s successful award of a Contracts‑for‑Difference in...
Encompass Health, Enhabit Secure $43.1M Judgement in VitalCaring Case
Encompass Health and Enhabit secured a $43.1 million award covering attorneys’ fees and mitigation damages after a Delaware federal judge ruled that 43% of VitalCaring’s profits and any future sale proceeds must be placed in a trust for the two companies....
Earnings Season Made It Clear: Digitize Supply Chains or Fall Behind
Earnings season revealed that digitizing supply chains has shifted from a cost‑saving exercise to a strategic imperative. Executives at FedEx, Caterpillar, Dollar General and others highlighted upstream capex on supplier integration, AI‑enabled orchestration and real‑time visibility as growth enablers. The...
Square’s Quest for More Partners Looks to Add Merchant Appeal
Square, the POS arm of Block Inc., is set to expand its partner ecosystem beyond the roughly 1,000 collaborators it already supports. The move aims to bring more technology add‑ons, discounts and specialized services to merchants, accelerating Square’s merchant acquisition....
Producer Who Accused Karol G of Beat-Theft Dismisses His Lawsuit, Adding “We Were Wrong”
Producer Alfr3d Beats, real name Dick Alfredo Caballero Rodriguez, withdrew his lawsuit accusing Karol G of stealing his beat for the 2022 hit “Gatúbela.” During discovery, DJ Maff supplied session files proving the beat was created months before Alfr3d Beats posted his...
False Start or New Era: Trump’s Call for “Multilateral” Nuclear Talks
President Donald Trump announced that, following the February 5 expiration of the New START treaty, the United States will pursue a new, modernized nuclear arms‑control agreement that includes Russia and China. The administration rejected Putin’s proposal for a one‑year freeze...
USFK Aerial Encounter With China Underlines the Hidden Danger of OPCON Transfer
On February 19, United States Forces Korea (USFK) dispatched fighter jets into the overlapping Air Defense Identification Zones of South Korea and China, prompting a tense aerial standoff. The incident highlights how the planned wartime operational‑control (OPCON) transfer – shifting...