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Druzhba Flows Halted, More Russian Refineries Under Attack
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Druzhba Flows Halted, More Russian Refineries Under Attack

Slovakia and Hungary have reported a complete halt of Russian crude deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline, marking the latest escalation in the energy conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Simultaneously, a series of drone attacks this week have damaged several Russian...

By Energy Intelligence
Zelenskiy Meets Iranian Opposition Figure Pahlavi
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Zelenskiy Meets Iranian Opposition Figure Pahlavi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The two discussed the need to tighten sanctions on Iran and other authoritarian regimes, and jointly condemned the growing military cooperation between...

By Al-Monitor
After FanDuel Cuts Credit Cards, Stored-Value Accounts Take Center Stage
NewsFeb 13, 2026

After FanDuel Cuts Credit Cards, Stored-Value Accounts Take Center Stage

FanDuel has stopped accepting credit cards for funding its U.S. sportsbook, casino, and racing accounts, citing regulatory pressure and the high fees and debt risks associated with credit‑card cash advances. The move shifts bettors toward stored‑value accounts—digital prepaid wallets that...

By PaymentsJournal
Call of Duty Fans Think Black Ops 7 Is Mocking Battlefield 6
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Call of Duty Fans Think Black Ops 7 Is Mocking Battlefield 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Season 2 roadmap dwarfs Battlefield 6’s upcoming update, prompting fans to accuse Activision of mocking EA’s content schedule. Battlefield 6, the best‑selling game of 2025, revealed a modest Season 2 plan with two new maps, limited‑time modes and a few...

By Game Rant
Biopharma Money Raised: Jan. 1-Feb. 12, 2026
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Biopharma Money Raised: Jan. 1-Feb. 12, 2026

BioWorld’s latest brief highlights three emerging biotech advances. Researchers pinpointed the SCAN network as a central circuit disrupted in Parkinson’s disease, offering a new therapeutic target. Astellas presented promising preclinical data on ASP-2246, an mRNA‑encoded NeuroD1 candidate aimed at neural...

By BioWorld (Citeline) – Featured Feeds
Generic Drug User Fee Amendments
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Generic Drug User Fee Amendments

On September 30, 2022 the FDA User Fee Reauthorization Act of 2022 re‑authorized the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) through September 2027, marking the start of GDUFA III. The legislation sets new user‑fee rates for FY 2025 and FY 2026, including a...

By FDA
What's New Related to Drugs
NewsFeb 13, 2026

What's New Related to Drugs

Between January and February 2026 the FDA issued a cascade of regulatory updates covering new drug approvals, safety‑label revisions, draft guidances, and consumer alerts. The agency granted approval for pembrolizumab combined with paclitaxel to treat platinum‑resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or...

By FDA
End of an Era at Unity, Resident Evil Survival Unit's Future and Pokémon's Super Bowl Appearance | Week in Views
NewsFeb 13, 2026

End of an Era at Unity, Resident Evil Survival Unit's Future and Pokémon's Super Bowl Appearance | Week in Views

Former Unity co‑founder and CEO David Helgason left the company on February 5, 2026, while Bernard Kim was appointed as an independent director on the board. Resident Evil Survival Unit has exceeded 5 million downloads after its global launch, yet players criticize its...

By PocketGamer.biz
CBO: CMS Skin Substitute Policy To Save $245B By 2035
NewsFeb 13, 2026

CBO: CMS Skin Substitute Policy To Save $245B By 2035

CMS announced a comprehensive overhaul of its reimbursement rules for skin substitutes, high‑cost dressings used in chronic wound care. The policy tightens medical‑necessity criteria, promotes evidence‑based alternatives, and leverages negotiated pricing. The Congressional Budget Office incorporated these changes into its...

By Inside Health Policy
CoinPoker Signs YoH Viral, Mariano, and Brantzen Wong as New Brand Ambassadors
NewsFeb 13, 2026

CoinPoker Signs YoH Viral, Mariano, and Brantzen Wong as New Brand Ambassadors

CoinPoker announced three new brand ambassadors—YoH Viral, Mariano Grandoli, and Brantzen Wong—to expand its global reach. YoH Viral, a European tour star with $6.5 million in live earnings, joins after eight years without sponsorships. Mariano, a top live‑stream cash‑game vlogger with...

By Esports News UK
Navy Installations Shift to Continuous Cybersecurity Model
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Navy Installations Shift to Continuous Cybersecurity Model

The U.S. Navy is moving to a continuous cybersecurity model that relies on artificial intelligence to detect and mitigate threats in real time. Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is replacing its legacy risk‑management framework with the Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct, emphasizing...

By GovernmentCIO Media & Research
Tourism Seychelles Leads With Transparency as Seasonal Mosquito Advisory Remains Under Control
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Tourism Seychelles Leads With Transparency as Seasonal Mosquito Advisory Remains Under Control

Seychelles’ tourism authority announced that seasonal chikungunya and dengue cases are falling, with no hospitalisations and no travel restrictions. Health officials attribute the decline to intensified mosquito‑control programs and public‑awareness campaigns. Tourism Seychelles has proactively communicated these facts to international...

By eTurboNews
Ador Founder Wins Legal Battle over Shareholder Agreement with HYBE, Which Now Needs to Pay Her $17.7 Million
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Ador Founder Wins Legal Battle over Shareholder Agreement with HYBE, Which Now Needs to Pay Her $17.7 Million

South Korean court ruled that HYBE must pay former Ador CEO Min Hee‑jin $17.7 million, confirming the validity of the shareholder agreement that obligates HYBE to purchase her Ador shares at a pre‑agreed earnings multiple. HYBE had terminated the agreement in...

By Complete Music Update (CMU)
What Interoperability in Healthcare Really Means for Security and Privacy
NewsFeb 13, 2026

What Interoperability in Healthcare Really Means for Security and Privacy

Healthcare interoperability is accelerating data exchange among hospitals, labs, insurers and pharmacies, but each connection expands the sector's attack surface. Misconfigured integrations, outdated protocols and weak identity controls can leak sensitive patient records, turning routine sharing into a security liability....

By HackRead
‘Have to Pinch Myself’: Chris Berman Marvels at ESPN Getting Super Bowl
NewsFeb 13, 2026

‘Have to Pinch Myself’: Chris Berman Marvels at ESPN Getting Super Bowl

ESPN will broadcast its first Super Bowl in February 2027, followed by another in 2031, marking the network’s debut as the sole carrier of the NFL’s marquee event. Veteran sportscaster Chris Berman, a 46‑year ESPN veteran, expressed amazement and confirmed...

By Front Office Sports
3 Trends Shaping the GLP-1 Landscape
NewsFeb 13, 2026

3 Trends Shaping the GLP-1 Landscape

GLP‑1 therapies are entering a new regulatory phase as the FDA stripped suicide‑ideation warnings from Saxenda, Wegovy and Zepbound and signaled tighter controls on compounded pills. At the same time, Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy has become the fastest drug launch...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
How To Survive The Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly Cupid Event
NewsFeb 13, 2026

How To Survive The Scary Shawarma Kiosk The Anomaly Cupid Event

The Valentines update adds a Cupid‑themed anomaly to the Roblox title Scary Shawarma Kiosk: The Anomaly. Players encounter a down‑cast customer, trigger the Cupidon creature, and have their heart stolen. A three‑minute timer forces them to locate the beating heart...

By DroidGamers
Little Houses on the Icelandic Prairie
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Little Houses on the Icelandic Prairie

Parisian fashion entrepreneur Djamel Cheboub launched Harmony, a two‑cabin retreat on Iceland’s southern coast offering glass‑walled lodges, private saunas and hot tubs at $800 per night, emphasizing slow, nature‑focused travel. The piece also commemorates photographer Martin Parr, whose posthumous memoir...

By The New York Times – Travel
Higher English Language Requirements for UK Work Visas
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Higher English Language Requirements for UK Work Visas

The UK government will raise the English language benchmark for Skilled Worker, Scale‑up Worker and High‑Potential Individual visas from CEFR level B1 to B2, effective 8 January 2026. The change applies to new applications, including those switching from other routes, and aims...

By Littler – Insights/News
Facing Regulatory, Reimbursement Changes, Pharmacy Execs Also See Opportunities
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Facing Regulatory, Reimbursement Changes, Pharmacy Execs Also See Opportunities

Pharmacy leaders are navigating tighter regulations and shifting reimbursement models while uncovering growth avenues in specialty and home‑infusion services. Executives emphasize the need for pharmacists to act as connectors between clinicians, payers, and manufacturers, blending clinical insight with business acumen....

By Healthcare Innovation
Boner Bears Chocolate May Be Harmful Due to Hidden Drug Ingredient
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Boner Bears Chocolate May Be Harmful Due to Hidden Drug Ingredient

The FDA has issued a warning that Boner Bears Chocolate, sold as a sexual‑enhancement supplement, contains undeclared sildenafil, the active ingredient in prescription Viagra. Laboratory testing confirmed the hidden drug, which is not listed on the product label. The agency...

By FDA
Renown Health Names VP of Payer Contracting
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Renown Health Names VP of Payer Contracting

Renown Health announced the promotion of longtime executive Jenny Juchtzer to vice president of payer contracting. Juchtzer, who has spent nearly two decades at the organization and most recently led payer contracting, will now oversee all hospital and professional managed‑care...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Dexcom Seeks Expanded Medicare Coverage of CGMs for Type 2 Diabetes
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Dexcom Seeks Expanded Medicare Coverage of CGMs for Type 2 Diabetes

Dexcom is lobbying the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for expanded coverage of its continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for Type 2 diabetes patients who do not use insulin. The company estimates the change could make CGMs available to roughly 12 million...

By MedTech Dive
Aramco Set for Initial Jafurah Condensate Exports
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Aramco Set for Initial Jafurah Condensate Exports

Saudi Aramco will load its first cargoes of Jafurah condensate in March, following the start‑up of the giant Jafurah wet‑gas project late last year. The development converts wet gas into condensate and LPG, adding a new stream to the kingdom’s...

By Energy Intelligence
PA Pay by State
NewsFeb 13, 2026

PA Pay by State

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants released its 2024 compensation report, showing a mean PA salary of $129,291 nationwide. California tops the list with a mean income of $151,351, while Nevada, Connecticut, Alaska, and Washington round out the...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Is Overwatch Another Victim Of The Mysterious Persona 5 Curse?
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Is Overwatch Another Victim Of The Mysterious Persona 5 Curse?

Overwatch 2 officially ends in February 2026, rebranding simply as Overwatch after a three‑year run. The latest update includes a high‑profile Persona 5 crossover and a revamp that sparked a surge in player numbers, briefly overtaking Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty...

By DualShockers
TC Energy Tops Q4 Profit Estimate on Strong U.S. Natural Gas Demand
NewsFeb 13, 2026

TC Energy Tops Q4 Profit Estimate on Strong U.S. Natural Gas Demand

TC Energy reported fourth‑quarter earnings per share of US $0.72, beating the consensus estimate of $0.68, driven by record natural‑gas deliveries in both the United States and Canada. U.S. pipeline flows rose 9.5% YoY to 29.6 Bcf/d, while Canadian deliveries hit a...

By OilPrice.com – Main
Failed Indictment of 6 Democratic Lawmakers Blamed on Jeanine Pirro-Picked Prosecutors
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Failed Indictment of 6 Democratic Lawmakers Blamed on Jeanine Pirro-Picked Prosecutors

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro enlisted a dance‑photographer‑lawyer, Steven Vandervelden, to pursue criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers who produced a public service announcement urging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders from the Trump administration. The indictment effort collapsed,...

By ABA Journal
Humana Approaches $1B Acquisition of Florida Primary Care Company: Bloomberg
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Humana Approaches $1B Acquisition of Florida Primary Care Company: Bloomberg

Humana is negotiating a roughly $1 billion purchase of Florida‑based MaxHealth, a primary‑care network focused on adults and seniors. MaxHealth is owned by Arsenal Capital Partners’ Best Value Healthcare, and the deal would deepen Humana’s primary‑care footprint after recent growth in...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
10 Systems Seeking Supply Chain Leaders
NewsFeb 13, 2026

10 Systems Seeking Supply Chain Leaders

Hospitals are redefining supply chain leadership to encompass enterprise strategy, digital transformation, and resilience. This shift is prompting health systems nationwide to recruit senior supply chain executives with broader, analytics‑driven responsibilities. In the past week, ten systems—including Baptist Memorial, Boston...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
NATO Must Impose Costs on Russia, China over Cyber and Hybrid Attacks, Says Deputy Chief
NewsFeb 13, 2026

NATO Must Impose Costs on Russia, China over Cyber and Hybrid Attacks, Says Deputy Chief

At the Munich Cyber Security Conference, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska warned that the alliance must make cyber and hybrid attacks by Russia and China more costly. She cited a December cyber‑attack on Poland’s energy infrastructure as a recent...

By The Record by Recorded Future
FCC Approves Reassignment of UEN-TV License Within Utah University System
NewsFeb 13, 2026

FCC Approves Reassignment of UEN-TV License Within Utah University System

The FCC approved a pro forma reassignment of the UEN‑TV (KUEN) license from the Utah Board of Higher Education to the University of Utah on Dec. 4, placing the station under PBS Utah’s oversight. No money changed hands in the transaction....

By Current
City’s Adoption of EUI Signals Less Reliance on Third-Party Building Certifications
NewsFeb 13, 2026

City’s Adoption of EUI Signals Less Reliance on Third-Party Building Certifications

Alexandria, Virginia, approved a new ordinance that lets developers meet green‑building requirements using an energy‑use intensity (EUI) metric instead of relying solely on third‑party certifications. The rule applies to commercial projects of 10,000 sq ft or larger, offering a choice between traditional...

By Facilities Dive
Google Links China, Iran, Russia, North Korea to Coordinated Defense Sector Cyber Operations
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Google Links China, Iran, Russia, North Korea to Coordinated Defense Sector Cyber Operations

Google Threat Intelligence Group disclosed a coordinated campaign by state‑sponsored actors from China, Iran, Russia and North Korea targeting the defense industrial base. The operations concentrate on battlefield technologies used in the Russia‑Ukraine war, recruitment‑process infiltration, edge‑device entry points, and...

By The Hacker News
Spearow | Pokémon
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Spearow | Pokémon

Pokémon Spearow (National Pokédex #021) is a common Normal/Flying bird that evolves into Fearow at level 20. The guide lists its locations across all nine generations, base stats, type match‑ups, and full moveset—including the enduring Drill Peck. Spearow’s hidden ability Sniper...

By Pocket Tactics
Revolgear Zero Review: A Solid Shmup Experience
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Revolgear Zero Review: A Solid Shmup Experience

Revolgear Zero, released on February 18, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, revives classic shoot‑em‑up action with a side‑scroll twist. The game emphasizes pure arcade gameplay, offering a burst attack, energy‑refill mechanics, and deep ship customization. While it provides numerous modes—including Boss...

By DualShockers
Spotify Q4 Report Exceeds Expectations; Stock Bounces
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Spotify Q4 Report Exceeds Expectations; Stock Bounces

Spotify's Q4 2025 earnings beat expectations, driving a sharp rebound in its stock price. Revenue grew 13% YoY to €? and gross margin hit 33.1%, delivering €1.17 billion in net income and EPS of €4.43, well above forecasts. Monthly active users rose...

By RAIN News
Holland America Line Marks 100 Years of Caribbean Cruising
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Holland America Line Marks 100 Years of Caribbean Cruising

Holland America Line commemorated a century of Caribbean cruising, recalling its inaugural Veendam II voyage on 18 February 1926 that linked New York with Havana, Kingston, Panama, Cartagena, San Juan and Bermuda. To mark the milestone the line extended its ‘Start Your Journey Sale’ through...

By TTG Media
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer Released, Shows Yoshi and More [Update: New Posters]
NewsFeb 13, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie New Trailer Released, Shows Yoshi and More [Update: New Posters]

Nintendo unveiled the second trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on February 13, showcasing Yoshi as the new focal point after his absence in the first teaser. The clip also confirms the presence of Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and...

By Nintendo Everything
Vertex, CRISPR Set Lofty Goal for Casgevy Gene Therapy as Patient Starts Ramp
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Vertex, CRISPR Set Lofty Goal for Casgevy Gene Therapy as Patient Starts Ramp

Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics forecast combined Casgevy gene‑therapy and Journavx pain‑drug sales of $500 million in 2026, a 185 % jump from 2025. The therapy generated $115.8 million in 2025, with Q4 revenue of $54.8 million, and treated 111 patients that year, up...

By BioSpace
Epigenetic Editing Startup Moonwalk Shifts Focus to siRNA for Obesity
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Epigenetic Editing Startup Moonwalk Shifts Focus to siRNA for Obesity

Moonwalk Biosciences, founded by CRISPR pioneer Feng Zhang and former Illumina CTO Alex Aravanis, announced a strategic pivot from epigenetic editing to siRNA‑based obesity therapies. The company secured a $120 million Series A round to fund the new platform, which targets liver‑expressed...

By Endpoints News
Siemens Healthineers, Mayo Clinic Partner on Neurodegenerative Disease, Cancer
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Siemens Healthineers, Mayo Clinic Partner on Neurodegenerative Disease, Cancer

Siemens Healthineers and Mayo Clinic have expanded their strategic partnership to accelerate AI‑driven imaging and interventional technologies for neurodegenerative disease, prostate cancer, and metastatic liver tumors. The agreement emphasizes AI‑enabled ultra‑high‑field MRI protocols for Alzheimer’s detection, AI tools to reduce...

By MedTech Dive
India’s Industry Confederation Releases Phased Roadmap for AAM
NewsFeb 13, 2026

India’s Industry Confederation Releases Phased Roadmap for AAM

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) released a phased roadmap to embed advanced air mobility (AAM) into India’s urban transport, using a hypothetical Gurugram‑Connaught Place‑Noida corridor as a test case. The plan prioritises high‑social‑impact missions such as medical logistics and...

By Urban Air Mobility News
Jazz Owner Defends Team After $500,000 Tanking Fine From NBA
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Jazz Owner Defends Team After $500,000 Tanking Fine From NBA

The NBA levied a $500,000 fine on the Utah Jazz for benching stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. in the fourth quarter of two games, deeming the action “conduct detrimental to the league.” Coach Will Hardy defended the move as a minutes‑restriction...

By Front Office Sports
Electronics Exporters Can Grab a Greater Share of the US, EU Markets: Niti Aayog Report
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Electronics Exporters Can Grab a Greater Share of the US, EU Markets: Niti Aayog Report

India’s electronics sector can tap a $1.6 trillion US‑EU market after the India‑EU free trade deal and a modest 18 % U.S. tariff, giving it a cost edge over China, Vietnam, Mexico and Thailand. Currently, India holds only about 1 % of the...

By The Hindu Business Line
AI Forecasting Model Targets Healthcare Resource Efficiency
NewsFeb 13, 2026

AI Forecasting Model Targets Healthcare Resource Efficiency

University of Hertfordshire researchers, in partnership with regional NHS bodies, have built an AI forecasting model that uses five years of historical data to predict healthcare demand. The system integrates admissions, bed capacity, workforce availability, and demographic factors to generate...

By Artificial Intelligence News
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Says He Regrets Miramax Acquisition Due to Weinstein’s Behavior
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Says He Regrets Miramax Acquisition Due to Weinstein’s Behavior

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner told Graham Bensinger that he regrets the 1993 Miramax acquisition after witnessing co‑founder Harvey Weinstein’s abusive behavior. Disney bought Miramax for $70 million and later sold it in 2010 for $660 million, recouping a large profit but...

By The Hollywood Reporter (Business)
What Murder Mystery 2 Reveals About Emergent Behaviour in Online Games
NewsFeb 13, 2026

What Murder Mystery 2 Reveals About Emergent Behaviour in Online Games

Murder Mystery 2 (MM2) on Roblox functions as a low‑cost laboratory for studying emergent behaviour in online games. Randomised roles force players to infer hidden intentions, mirroring AI tasks such as anomaly detection and predictive modelling. Social signalling and the...

By Artificial Intelligence News
Jane McDonald TV Series Boosts Scenic's Antarctica Bookings
NewsFeb 13, 2026

Jane McDonald TV Series Boosts Scenic's Antarctica Bookings

Travel agents reported a sharp rise in Antarctica bookings for Scenic after the six‑part series "Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole" aired on Channel 5. Billy Rusbridge secured two bookings worth over £65,000 for the 13‑day Antarctica In‑Depth itinerary, while three...

By TTG Media