Rose of Nevada Trailer: Callum Turner and George MacKay Travel Through Time for Mark Jenkin
Mark Jenkin’s next film, *Rose of Nevada*, returns to his signature tactile style, shooting on a Bolex H16 16mm camera that produces deliberate scratches and red‑light leaks. The story follows George MacKay’s Nick and Callum Turner’s Liam as they board a ghost ship that reappears after three decades, only to experience a disorienting shift back to the early 1990s. The first trailer, released by 1‑2 Special, teases a blend of time‑slip mystery and a struggling coastal community’s hope for revival. The film is slated for a June 19, 2025 theatrical debut.
When Sports Piracy Goes Industrial: Building a Coordinated Defense
Industrial‑scale sports piracy now generates billions in lost revenue, with 24% of live‑sports views in 2024 coming from illegal streams. Rights holders such as LaLiga, the NFL and the Premier League face a 142% surge in piracy incidents, prompting a...
Kevin Morby Announces Album and Tour, Shares Video for New Song “Javelin”
Kevin Morby announced his forthcoming album Little Wide Open, slated for release on May 15, 2026 via Dead Oceans. The record is produced by Aaron Dessner of The National and includes guest performances from Justin Vernon, Katie Gavin, Amelia Meath, and Lucinda Williams. A video for the lead...
XPENG Isn’t Just Entering ASEAN—It’s Assembling an Operating System
XPeng has revamped its Southeast Asian approach in early 2026, moving from a niche importer to a regional powerhouse with local manufacturing and an integrated ultra‑fast charging backbone. A partnership with Indonesia’s Voltron delivered the first 480 kW station, enabling the...
US Insurance Tech Spending 2026: From Modernization To Intelligence
The episode examines Forrester's forecast that U.S. insurance tech spending will rise by $173 billion in 2026, reaching 6 % of total national tech outlays. It explains how insurers are shifting from pure modernization to intelligence‑driven initiatives—cloud migration, AI‑enabled analytics, automation, and...
Canadian Space Institute Targets Continental Workforce with US Expansion
The North American Space Institute (NASI), a Canadian‑origin space technician school, has announced partnerships with U.S. firms Learning Exchange Inc. (LEXX) and Alliance Cyber to launch a continent‑wide training standard. Its flagship Space Systems Technician (SST) program, the first certified...
Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero Coming to Switch 2
Unknown Worlds Entertainment announced that Subnautica and its expansion Subnautica: Below Zero will arrive on Nintendo’s Switch 2 on February 17. The titles, originally released on Switch 1 in 2020, have been upgraded to run at 1440p docked and 1080p handheld with a...
First Look: Janu Dubai
H&H and Aman Group have unveiled Janu Dubai, a 1.3 million‑square‑foot mixed‑use tower in Dubai’s DIFC. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the development combines a 150‑room hotel, 57 branded residences—including a 11,323 ft² triplex penthouse—and premium office, retail, and club spaces. High ceilings, expansive...
Kroenig on NPR on Iran
Atlantic Council vice‑president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig appeared on NPR on Feb. 11 to discuss the Trump administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran. He outlined the limited progress of back‑channel talks aimed at reviving a nuclear agreement and highlighted...
Max Gosney Joins Future Travel Experience as New Managing Director
Future Travel Experience (FTE) announced Max Gosney as its new Managing Director, adding 15 years of aviation media and events expertise. Gosney previously served as Portfolio Director and Conference Chairman at Mark Allen Group, overseeing Ground Handling International and MA...
ARFF Station 92 Opens at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport unveiled a new 21,000‑square‑foot Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility, Station 92, on February 6. The modern station replaces the older unit and joins two existing fire stations, providing round‑the‑clock coverage for the airport. Featuring six...
Solar + Storage Project Comes Online in Shadow of Indiana Coal-Fired Plant
AES Indiana has brought online a 250‑MW solar farm paired with 180 MWh of battery storage at the Petersburg Generating Station, a 2‑GW coal facility in Pike County. The new Petersburg Energy Center replaces two coal units that date back to...
What the 2026 Singapore Airshow Tells Us About Asia’s Defense Industry Landscape
The 10th Singapore Airshow in February 2026 highlighted a shifting Asian defense market where cost‑effective, system‑of‑systems solutions are overtaking pure platform performance. China’s presence was muted, with fewer exhibitors and a conservative J‑10C demo aimed at budget‑constrained buyers, while its...
3 Restaurant Brands Tap Tech Chiefs to Scale Operations
Three restaurant operators—Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, CEC Entertainment and Starbucks—have each added senior technology executives to accelerate digital transformation and scale operations. Freddy’s appointed its first CIO, Todd Paladini, to unify franchisee systems, while CEC promoted Nathan Hunstable to...
WindEurope Flags Electrification Gap for Industry
WindEurope warned that Europe’s industrial competitiveness hinges on rapid electrification backed by policy support. The association highlighted wind’s low‑cost electricity and cited Germany’s approval of over 20 GW onshore wind and the UK’s 8.4 GW offshore CfD awards as proof of scaling...
Integrate Raises $17M to Move Defense Project Management Into the 21st Century
Integrate, a Seattle‑based startup founded by former Air Force officer John Conafay, raised a $17 million Series A to commercialize its secure collaboration platform for defense projects. The company recently secured a $25 million, five‑year contract with the U.S. Space Force, proving demand...
US Coast Guard Orders Five Arctic Security Cutters From Davie Defense
U.S. Coast Guard awarded Davie Defense a contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters, a new class of polar icebreakers. The first two vessels will be constructed at Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, with delivery expected in 2028, while the remaining...
Mistfall Hunter Reveals July Release and PS5 Port
Bellring Games announced that its dark‑fantasy PvPvE extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter will launch in July 2026 on Windows PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The PS5 port is being built to ship day‑and‑date with the other platforms. A...
Retro Macintosh Games Return to Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle Arrive on Steam in March
Return to Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle, two iconic 1980s Macintosh platformers, are receiving a definitive‑edition bundle on Steam. The release, overseen by series co‑creator Mark Stephen Pierce’s studio Ludit Holdings, features fully remastered visuals and audio, refined controls,...
Judge Backs Illinois Law on Card Fees
A federal judge upheld Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which bans card‑swipe interchange fees on sales tax and gratuities, finding that the National Bank Act does not preempt the state law. The ruling, issued by Judge Virginia Kendall, also struck...
Space Force Is Moving to Acquire by Mission Area, Service Official Says
The U.S. Space Force announced a shift from program‑based buying to aligning acquisitions with specific mission areas, a change championed by Lt. Gen. David Miller Jr. at the Defense and Intelligence Space Conference. Miller warned that speed alone without clear...
Faraday Future Follows Tesla’s EV Playbook, Only Better
Faraday Future is rolling out its Super One, an AI‑centric luxury electric SUV priced between $20,000 and $80,000, positioning it as a direct challenger to high‑end models like the Cadillac Escalade. The company recently secured $30 million to fund the broader...
Women Show Greater Dementia Risk Reduction From Shingles Vaccine
A retrospective cohort study of Kaiser Permanente members aged 65 and older found that receiving two doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) was associated with a 51% lower incidence of dementia. The protective effect was observed across age, racial,...
Helldivers Movie Casts Jason Momoa, Reveals 2027 Premiere
Sony announced its Helldivers feature film starring Jason Momoa, slated for a November 10, 2027 premiere. The sci‑fi shooter adaptation will be directed by Justin Lin, the veteran behind the Fast & Furious franchise. The movie follows the launch of Helldivers II in...
SOLRITE Energy + Sonnen VPP Offers Texas Battery Owners a 12¢/kWh Rate
SOLRITE Energy and sonnen have launched a battery‑only virtual power plant (VPP) product for Texas homeowners, offering up to 60 kWh of storage at a flat 12¢ per kWh all‑in rate. The service costs a modest $20 per month and is limited...
CSG and Aselsan Form EU-Based Joint Ventures to Unveil the Korkut Air Defense System
Czech defence group CSG and Turkey’s Aselsan signed a joint venture on 4 February 2026 to produce the Korkut short‑range air‑defence system in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The partnership relocates manufacturing and integration to EU facilities, ensuring compliance with NATO...
The Oberoi Group Unveils First Luxury Residence
The Oberoi Group has launched its inaugural luxury residence, Naila Fort, a meticulously restored 1849 heritage fort near Jaipur. Set on a hilltop overlooking the Aravalli range, the property blends Rajasthan’s historic architecture with contemporary comforts and curated artworks. Executives...
The Week's Bestselling Books, Feb. 15
The New York Times’ weekly bestseller roundup for the week of Feb. 15 highlights a diverse slate of titles across hardcover and paperback formats. Literary fiction such as Virginia Evans’ *The Correspondent* and George Saunders’ *Vigil* lead the hardcover fiction list,...
Complyance Raises $20M to Help Companies Manage Risk and Compliance
Complyance, a Boston‑based AI‑native governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform, closed a $20 million Series A round led by GV. The solution embeds AI agents into existing tech stacks to automate continuous data‑compliance checks and third‑party risk assessments, cutting audit cycles from...
Latvian Deep Space Energy Raises €930K Pre-Seed to Develop Radioisotope Power for Moon and Satellites
Latvian deep‑tech startup Deep Space Energy has closed a €930 k pre‑seed round, led by Outlast Fund and supplemented by ESA, NATO DIANA and Latvian government grants. The capital will accelerate development of a radioisotope power generator that uses Americium‑241, delivering...
What Does Malaysia’s Complete Ban on E-Waste Imports Mean for Battery, Aluminium, Copper Recyclers?
Malaysia upgraded its e‑waste import prohibition from a conditional to an absolute ban, ending all shipments of end‑of‑life batteries and related waste. The move creates immediate supply uncertainty for battery recyclers that rely on imported black mass, likely driving up...
Miners' Death in Meghalaya's Illegal Coal Mine: NGT Issues Notice to Chief Secretary, Others
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took suo‑motu cognizance of a newspaper report after an explosion killed 18 miners in an illegal rat‑hole coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills. The tribunal ordered the state chief secretary, the Central Pollution Control...
Boeing Shows Off JDAM LR Anti-Ship, Mining Bomber Payloads
Boeing demonstrated its Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR) equipped with anti‑ship and Quickstrike mining payloads on legacy B‑52H and B‑1B bombers. The kit converts a standard Mk‑82 bomb into a 300‑nautical‑mile cruise missile, with a decoy version...
New Research to Learn From
Recent research highlights a growing "proximity paradox" in news consumption: 44% of surveyed voters say it’s harder to stay informed about their own communities than national affairs. In news deserts, residents turn to social media and other non‑journalistic sources, yet...
Except Trump, Nobody Has Stated India's Refusal to Buy Russian Oil: FM Lavrov
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Russian Duma that only U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed India will cease buying Russian oil, and no Indian official has made such a statement. Lavrov highlighted India’s new BRICS chairmanship and its focus...
Saks Closing Stores: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus Locations Are Shuttering in 9 States. See the Full List
Saks Global, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced the closure of nine flagship luxury department stores across nine states. The closures, slated for April 30, 2026, follow a recent wave of...
US Marine Corps Advances Plans for Drone Wingman
The Marine Corps’ 2026 Aviation Plan places the MUX TACAIR drone wingman at the forefront of its combat aviation strategy, pairing low‑cost unmanned jets with the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter. General Atomics’ YFQ‑42A has been selected as a candidate platform,...
World Defense Show 2026: Turkish and European Industries Will Cooperate, Says Aselsan Boss
At the World Defense Show 2026, Aselsan announced plans to cooperate with European defence firms, marking a strategic shift for Turkey’s defense sector. The company, which designs the Steel Dome air‑defence system, also supplies the Akkor active‑protection system and the...
The Feds Closed Air Space Around El Paso on Wednesday to Address "Cartel" Drones
The FAA abruptly shut down airspace around El Paso International Airport, imposing a 10‑day restriction and warning that violators could be shot down. Within ten hours the ban was lifted without explanation, and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy later said the...
Naval Group Plots Plan to Offer FDI Frigates to Sweden, Teams up with Local Shipyard
Naval Group announced plans to market its next‑generation Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates to Sweden, signing a cooperation pact with local shipyard Oresund Drydocks on 2 February 2026 during the Amiral Ronarc’h visit. The agreement covers delivery of the first FDI unit...
Govt Urges Refiners to Prioritise US, Venezuelan Crude Amid Evolving Trade Ties: Report
India has urged its state‑owned refiners to give priority to crude from the United States and Venezuela as part of a broader effort to diversify supplies and reduce reliance on Russian oil. The government’s suggestion applies to spot‑market tenders for...
TE Connectivity Snap-On Markers From AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect announced it now stocks TE Connectivity Snap‑on markers, a C‑profile wire labeling solution that can be applied to already‑terminated conductors. Each marker is pre‑printed with a single character and comes on an applicator that prevents over‑expansion. The tags fit wire...
Kincora and AngloGold Ashanti Exploration Expands and Upgrades Nevertire with Drilling Recommenced
Kincora Copper and AngloGold Ashanti have completed Phase 1 drilling at the Nevertire and Nevertire‑South licences, confirming a large porphyry‑style copper‑gold system extending over more than 5.4 km. The results upgraded the immediate target zone, which remains open in all directions, and...
Solar Ireland Names Seán Sherlock Policy Director
Solar Ireland has appointed former TD Seán Sherlock as its director of policy and regulation, bolstering the group’s senior policy capacity at a pivotal moment for Ireland’s energy transition. Sherlock brings more than two decades of senior government and EU...
Anonymous Donor Helps Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity Homes Go Solar Solar Power World’s Projects of Impact.
Solar Power World’s first “Projects of Impact” highlights a 17.6 kW solar installation on five Habitat for Humanity homes in Philadelphia’s historic Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. The project, funded by an anonymous donor, was built by Exact Solar in partnership with Habitat homeowners...
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival Gets New “Love Story” Trailer
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games unveiled a new "Love Story" trailer for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, timed for Valentine’s Day. The teaser highlights a fresh narrative centered on protagonist Aidan and the Genesis Configuration puzzle box. The game promises...
Peter Piper Pizza Truly Engrained in the Communities It Serves
Peter Piper Pizza operates about 115 restaurants across Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and northern Mexico, offering a $10.99 all‑you‑can‑eat lunch buffet aimed at workers, families and budget‑conscious diners. Chief marketing officer Genaro Perez emphasizes targeting different demographics at various times...
Toronto Pearson Named One of Canada’s Best Employers
Toronto Pearson International Airport has been named to Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2026 list for the third straight year, climbing five spots to rank 102nd among the nation’s top 300 workplaces. It is the only airport featured in the ranking,...
Virtuix Expands Omni One VR Sales to Europe After IPO
Virtuix, the maker of full‑body VR treadmill systems, announced that its Omni One hardware will now be sold across Europe following its recent initial public offering. European customers in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and other EU nations can place...
KBR Secures $103m USSF Analysis Task Orders Under HQ Contract
KBR has been awarded two firm‑fixed‑price task orders totaling $103 million under the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Decision Support for Headquarters Analysis contract. The three‑year effort, based in Chantilly, Virginia, will deliver data analysis, AI‑driven analytics, workforce design and interactive dashboards...