First Reactions To Glen Powell’s Dark New Thriller How To Make A Killing Are In
Glen Powell stars in the A24 dark comedy‑thriller *How to Make a Killing*, slated for U.S. release on February 20, 2026. Early reactions on X praise Powell’s twisted, charismatic lead performance and Margaret Qualley’s electric chemistry, drawing comparisons to *American Psycho*. Critics note the film’s satirical edge and slick pacing, though some find the script under‑developed. The movie launches alongside second‑week runs of several high‑profile titles, positioning it as a modest but potentially profitable indie offering.
Russia Still Sees US as Its Top Adversary, Estonian Intelligence Report Says
Estonia’s foreign‑intelligence agency warns that, despite recent U.S.–Russia talks, Moscow continues to regard Washington as its chief global adversary. The report argues the dialogue is a Russian tactic to exploit the new U.S. administration for espionage, influence operations and the...
CBO: Medicaid Spending Increases Will Slow Due To OBBBA But Expected To Continue
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that the 2025 reconciliation bill’s Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBBBA) will trim roughly $1.2 trillion from Medicaid spending over the next decade. Despite this sizable reduction, overall Medicaid outlays are expected to keep rising because...
E&C Health Panel Determined To Rein In Remaining PBM Business Tactics
On February 11, the House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee signaled it will keep pressuring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) after a recent FTC settlement involving Cigna’s Express Scripts. Chair Rep. Buddy Carter asked the new head of the traditional PBM...
Toronto KOI Renews Partnership With SCUF Gaming
Toronto KOI, OverActive Media’s Call of Duty League franchise, has renewed its partnership with controller maker SCUF Gaming for a seventh straight year. While financial terms remain undisclosed, the agreement ensures SCUF will equip KOI players with elite‑level controllers and...
Companies Are Using ‘Summarize with AI’ to Manipulate Enterprise Chatbots
Microsoft's research reveals a new AI hijacking technique called AI recommendation poisoning, where "Summarize with AI" buttons embed hidden prompts that bias enterprise chatbots toward a vendor’s products. Over two months, researchers found 50 instances across 31 companies in sectors...
Green Financing of Airports – Swedavia’s New Framework Casts Light on Global Developments
Swedavia, Sweden’s state‑owned airport operator, unveiled a green‑bond framework to fund airport infrastructure through public‑private partnerships. The model ties financing to ESG criteria, requiring projects such as terminals, car parks and people movers to meet strict environmental standards, often incorporating...
Police.AI - New Tech Tools for UK Law Enforcement
The UK Home Office has launched Police.AI, a national centre to centralise AI procurement, policy and deployment across policing agencies. Early rollout includes 40 additional live facial‑recognition vans and a suite of tools such as deep‑fake detection and predictive analytics....
9 Ways to Ensure Regulatory Compliance in Cloud Storage
Cloud storage compliance has become a top priority for IT leaders in 2026 as organizations increasingly rely on remote data repositories. Rising regulatory scrutiny—spanning GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CCPA and others—means non‑compliance can trigger hefty fines, reputational harm, and operational...
The 2026 PM360 Pharma Choice Awards – Variety BRONZE Winner
The 2026 PM360 Pharma Choice Awards named Fingerpaint Multicultural and Novo Nordisk’s "Maneja Tu Peso" campaign a Variety Bronze winner. The initiative is an online hub aimed at US Hispanic adults living with obesity, delivering culturally tailored education and a...
Jin Saotome and Blade of Scion Added to Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Community Edition with Cool Trailers Showing Off...
The Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Community Edition mod has been updated with two new fighters, Jin Saotome from Cyberbots and Blade of Scion from Red Earth. Jin brings his signature Blodia punch and a mech‑piloting Hyper Combo, while Blade of Scion...
How to Get the Crimson Wolf Weapon Variant in Overwatch
Overwatch’s latest seasonal update introduces the Crimson Wolf weapon variant, a high‑tier cosmetic for Widowmaker. Unlocking the skin costs 3,000 Competitive Points, a currency earned through Competitive and Stadium matches. Players receive 10 points per Competitive win, five for draws,...
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Highguard In Trouble After Most Of The Studio Laid Off Just Weeks After Launch [Update]
Wildlight Entertainment, the studio behind the newly released not‑hero shooter Highguard, announced layoffs affecting most of its staff just weeks after the game's January 26 launch. The title received a lukewarm response and struggled with concurrent player numbers, prompting the...
Proposed CMS Rule Upholds Exclusion of Nursing Home Custodial Care From Essential Benefits
CMS issued a Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 proposing to keep long‑term nursing‑home custodial care outside the list of essential health benefits required for ACA marketplace plans. The rule maintains that custodial stays are not mandatory coverage,...
New Mandated Reporter Requirements for the Entertainment Industry in California
Effective Jan 1 2026, California AB 653 (CAMERA) expands mandated‑reporter duties to talent agents, managers and coaches who work with minors. These individuals must report suspected child abuse under CANRA, with failure constituting a misdemeanor. Employers in the entertainment sector must treat this...
0APT Ransomware Group Rises Swiftly with Bluster, Along with Genuine Threat of Attack
The 0APT ransomware group burst onto the scene last month, publicly claiming roughly 200 victims within its first week. While investigators have found no evidence that any of those organizations were actually breached, the group’s infrastructure includes a fully functional,...
Cathay Pacific Appoints Spafax as Exclusive Media Sales Representative
Hong Kong‑based Cathay Pacific has appointed Spafax as its exclusive media sales representative, consolidating advertising sales across its omni‑channel ecosystem. The agreement gives Spafax control over inflight entertainment, onboard publications, digital platforms and experiential formats on more than 200 routes....
Coast-to-Coast Hospice Growth as Facilities Proliferate
Hospice providers are expanding coast‑to‑coast, with Augusta Inpatient Hospice Home opening in Georgia, Julia Hospice & Palliative Care planning a nine‑room Julia House in Pennsylvania, and Tri‑Cities Chaplaincy completing a $3.5 million renovation in Washington. In Florida, Gulfside Healthcare Services broadened...
Once-Hobbled Lumma Stealer Is Back with Lures that Are Hard to Resist
Lumma Stealer has reemerged at scale after a 2025 law‑enforcement takedown that crippled its command‑and‑control infrastructure. The malware‑as‑a‑service operation now relies on ClickFix lures—fake CAPTCHAs that trick users into running malicious commands—and the memory‑only CastleLoader to evade detection. Researchers report...
Maine Hospital Association President Michaud to Retire; Jeffrey Austin Named Successor
The Maine Hospital Association announced that long‑time President Steven Michaud will retire after a 27‑year tenure, having led the organization since 1999. Jeffrey Austin, currently vice president of government affairs and communications, will take over as president on March 1, 2026....
Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Physician Burnout
The Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing on Feb. 11 to address the growing physician burnout crisis. The American Hospital Association (AHA) urged Congress to act on three bills: the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act to simplify...
ESA Will Engage Global Leaders at the Munich Security Conference 2026
The European Space Agency will attend the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) from 13‑15 February 2026, with Director General Josef Aschbacher joining heads of state, industry CEOs and security experts. ESA aims to showcase how space systems underpin Europe’s competitiveness,...
Watch Vulcan Centaur Rocket Launch 'Neighborhood Watch' Satellites for the US Military Early on Feb. 12
ULA’s Vulcan Centaur will launch early on Feb 12 from Cape Canaveral on the USSF‑87 mission, carrying two Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites for the U.S. Space Force. The payloads will monitor the crowded geostationary orbit, providing “neighborhood watch” data...
Frazier & Deeter Makes Plans for Acquisitions
Frazier & Deeter, an Atlanta‑based Top 50 accounting firm, is finalizing the integration of three firms it acquired in 2023 while positioning for further selective deals. Under new CEO Jeremy Jones, the firm has grown revenue from $29 million to over $200 million...
House Subcommittee Hearing Discusses Impacts of Drug Pricing on Health Care Costs
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Feb. 11 to examine how prescription‑drug pricing affects overall health‑care costs. The American Hospital Association (AHA) testified, warning that proposals to replace the 340B drug‑pricing program with a rebate...
ENASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series 2026 Season Detailed
iRacing and NASCAR unveiled the 2026 eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Series, expanding to 24 rounds and a $500,000 prize pool. The season splits into an 11‑round Qualifying Series featuring all three NASCAR national‑series vehicle classes, followed by a 13‑round Championship with...
OPTION: IV Tenecteplase Boosts Outcomes Late After Non-LVO Stroke
The randomized OPTION trial showed that intravenous tenecteplase given 4.5 to 24 hours after symptom onset improves functional outcomes in patients with acute non‑large‑vessel‑occlusion (non‑LVO) strokes. At 90 days, 43.6% of tenecteplase recipients achieved a modified Rankin Scale score of...
"Vince Was the Real Deal." Gaming Leaders Mourn Vince Zampella in Las Vegas
The DICE Summit in Las Vegas featured a heartfelt tribute to the late Vince Zampella, a visionary game developer behind Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Respawn’s hits, and Battlefield 6. Industry leaders like EA’s Laura Miele, Geoff Keighley, Phil Spencer, Todd Howard, and...
Reed Critical Frequency in Vertical Motors: Improving Resonance Prediction
Vertical motors are prone to resonance because their shaft behaves like a cantilevered reed, making the reed critical frequency (RCF) the first natural bending mode. When operating speeds, especially with variable frequency drives, intersect this frequency, vibration amplitudes can surge,...
Capital Shift: Office-To-Residential Conversions Accelerate In The DMV
Office‑to‑residential conversions are rapidly reshaping the DMV, with more than 6,500 residential units now in the pipeline. The region needs roughly 320,000 housing units by 2030, leaving a shortfall of about 100,000 units that obsolete office space can help fill....
Horror Hit Iron Lung Gets a PS5 Launch Trailer, But It's Been Available for Months
Iron Lung, the atmospheric first‑person horror game, finally received a PlayStation 5 launch trailer despite being on the console’s store since October 16 2025. The trailer’s release coincides with the recent Markiplier‑produced film adaptation, which has reignited public interest. Originally a 2022 PC title,...
How Gaming Can Foster Personal and Professional Change | Boss Mode with Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman
The Boss Mode interview with Dr. Marie‑Claire Isaaman explores how video games can drive personal growth and professional development. Isaaman argues that interactive play cultivates problem‑solving, resilience, and leadership skills transferable to the workplace. She highlights initiatives by Women in...
PUBG Global Series 2026 Partnered Teams Revealed
PUBG Esports unveiled the 12 global partner teams for the 2026 PUBG Global Series, including notable organizations such as Gen.G, Natus Vincere, and Virtus.pro. The partner program grants guaranteed entry to all PGS events, exclusive revenue‑sharing skin releases, and annual financial...
Sober-Curious? Here’s A Timeline Of What Happens When You Quit Alcohol
The sober‑curious movement is reshaping how Americans view alcohol, with celebrity disclosures and a Gallup poll showing drinking prevalence falling to 54 % of adults. Scientific research now outlines a clear health‑recovery timeline: blood pressure drops in the first week, insulin...
NASA Administrator Eyes Greater Collaboration with Pentagon
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman urged deeper collaboration between NASA and the Department of Defense, highlighting their historic partnership and the national‑security dimensions of the Artemis lunar program. He pointed to an executive order that tasks the White House Office of...
The Growing Coverage Gap: Why Safety Nets Matter
A growing share of U.S. homeowners and commercial property owners are going uninsured as premiums rise and availability shrinks, with recent estimates putting the uninsured homeowner rate at roughly 13.6 percent, or 11.3 million homes. Mortgage‑free households, owners of manufactured or...
Landers Exits As Alliance CEO, Sheets Takes Helm
Dr. Steve Landers stepped down as CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home, ending his 17‑month tenure that began in September 2024. He will remain on the board to aid the transition, which takes effect on Feb. 9. Jennifer...
The POWER Interview: Helping Power Infrastructure ‘Keep Pace With Modern Ambition’
VEIR, a superconducting power‑solutions firm founded in 2019, is targeting the growing power‑density gap between data‑center demand and legacy grid capacity. CEO Tim Heidel explains that existing transmission corridors are congested, creating long interconnection queues and curtailment risks. VEIR’s high‑temperature...
Interim CISA Chief: ‘When the Government Shuts Down, Cyber Threats Do Not’
Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala warned that a DHS shutdown would cripple the agency’s ability to issue timely cyber guidance, force over a third of frontline security staff to work without pay, and halt proactive threat‑hunting activities. The shutdown would...
US Navy on the Hunt for Strike Drones that Can Launch From Any Warship
The U.S. Navy, via a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) solicitation, is pursuing the Runway Independent Maritime and Expeditionary Strike (RIMES) program to field long‑range strike drones that can launch from destroyers, littoral combat ships and future frigates. The drones must...
Two Prosecutors Trailer: Sergei Loznitsa Captures a Quest for Justice
Sergei Loznitsa’s historical drama *Two Prosecutors* premiered at Cannes last year and is set for a U.S. theatrical launch on March 20 through Janus Films. The film follows a young Soviet prosecutor in 1937 who uncovers NKVD abuses during the...
Galaxia Selects Impulso.Space to Support Launch for Its MissionOne Program
Galaxia Mission Systems announced a multi‑launch agreement with Italy’s Impulso.Space to support its MissionOne turnkey satellite program. The partnership, formalized at Space Tech Expo Europe and revealed on Feb. 5, gives Galaxia access to Impulso’s end‑to‑end launch services from a U.S....
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Gameplay Trailer Reveals The Prototype’s Return Ahead of Feb. 18 PC Launch
Mob Entertainment released the official gameplay trailer for Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 – Broken Things, confirming a February 18, 2026 PC launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The trailer showcases the return of The Prototype as the central antagonist and introduces...
PUBG MOBILE Esports Reveals 2026 Roadmap, Confirms PMGO Events in Indonesia and Pakistan
PUBG MOBILE Esports unveiled its 2026 competitive roadmap, confirming two Global Open (PMGO) tournaments—Season 1 in Indonesia and Season 2 in Pakistan—each with a $500,000 prize pool. The new “Road to PMGO” format introduces in‑game qualifiers followed by national and regional stages,...
Credit Manager M&A Spree Raises Diligence Issues for LPs
Credit managers are accelerating mergers and acquisitions, sparking a wave of private‑debt GP consolidation. Fund allocators such as Goldman Sachs’ external investing group and Allianz Global Investors are sharpening their focus on this trend. The surge in deals expands assets...
OGJ Crack Spread
The Oil & Gas Journal (OGJ) offers a daily OGJ Crack Spread metric that quantifies the margin between crude oil input costs and refined product sales. This spread serves as a real‑time gauge of refinery profitability and market tightness. OGJ’s...
Ralph M. Oakley To Receive NAB Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award
The National Association of Broadcasters announced that veteran broadcaster Ralph M. Oakley will receive the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award at the NAB State Leadership Conference on March 3. Oakley’s career spans more than four decades, including a tenure as...
American Dream Bonds Tumble
Municipal bonds financing New Jersey's American Dream megamall slumped nearly 18% after bondholders sued over a contested property assessment. The 7% PILOT bonds due 2050 traded at 78 cents, the lowest price since issuance in 2017, while similar 6.75% bonds...
Why the Gaming Industry Is Insulated From a Potential AI Crash
The gaming sector has rapidly integrated AI tools for tasks ranging from NPC design to procedural content generation, yet experts say AI remains an efficiency enhancer rather than a production necessity. A potential AI market crash would likely strain fundraising...
Anti-Epileptic Drug May Prevent Early Plaque Formation in Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists at Northwestern University identified that the toxic amyloid‑beta 42 peptide accumulates inside neuronal synaptic vesicles and that the FDA‑approved anti‑epileptic drug levetiracetam can halt this process. By binding to the SV2A protein, levetiracetam alters APP trafficking, keeping the precursor...