News•Feb 25, 2026
New York’s Attorney General Is Suing Valve for ‘Promoting Illegal Gambling’ with Loot Boxes in Games Like Counter-Strike
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Valve, accusing the company of promoting illegal gambling through loot‑box mechanics in Counter‑Strike 2 and other Steam titles. The complaint seeks an injunction, disgorgement of profits and civil penalties, arguing that the system exploits minors and fuels addiction. Valve’s skin marketplace is estimated at $4.3 billion, with some rare virtual items selling for over $1.5 million. The case highlights growing legal pressure on video‑game monetization models that resemble gambling.
By Destructoid
News•Feb 25, 2026
Carlyle’s US Buyout Platform Set to Realize Nearly $12bn in 13 Months
Carlyle’s U.S. buyout platform is on track to realize close to $12 billion of cash proceeds within the next 13 months. The firm attributes this pipeline to a portfolio that aligns with current market demand, saying its assets are “what buyers...
By Buyouts Insider
News•Feb 25, 2026
Rubio Meets With Caribbean Leaders to Discuss U.S. Policy
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Caribbean leaders in St. Kitts to discuss the Trump‑era Donroe Doctrine, which has intensified military actions and economic pressure on Cuba and Venezuela. At the same summit, Caribbean nations voiced concerns over U.S....
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Delta Flash Sale Offers 15–20% Off SkyMiles Awards To Warm-Weather Destinations
Delta Air Lines announced a limited‑time SkyMiles flash sale offering 15‑20% off award tickets to select Caribbean and Central American destinations. The promotion runs from February 24‑26, with travel windows in March and early April for flights departing New York City and...
By Live and Let’s Fly
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Diminished State of Defense IT Acquisition and How to Fix It
The Department of Defense’s IT acquisition continues to miss cost, schedule and performance goals, with GAO reporting over 80% failure rates for large federal IT projects. Over‑engineered requirements, legacy‑focused acquisition processes, an under‑trained workforce, and contractor conflicts of interest keep...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)
News•Feb 25, 2026
¿Hablas Español? How a Lack of Spanish-Speaking Loan Originators Hurts Hispanic Borrowers
Mortgage brokers are confronting a growing language gap as Hispanic homebuyers surge. Industry veteran Ashlin Endter notes that 70 % of new buyers will be Hispanic, yet less than 1 % of loan officers are Hispanic and 38 % cannot find a Spanish‑speaking...
By Mortgage Professional America
News•Feb 25, 2026
Radiopharmaceutical Targeted Toward Treatment-Resistant Cancer Put on FDA's Fast Track
Aktis Oncology announced that its investigational radiopharmaceutical AKY-1189 has earned FDA Fast Track designation. The drug targets Nectin‑4, present in 80‑90 % of urothelial cancers, and delivers the alpha‑emitter actinium‑225 directly to tumors. AKY-1189 is in a Phase 1b trial covering urothelial,...
By Radiology Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bealls Appoints David Brown Vice President of Stores
Bealls Inc. announced David Brown as its new Vice President of Stores, overseeing nationwide store operations. Brown brings more than 25 years of retail leadership, including recent success as regional vice president at Ross Dress for Less where his teams...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 25, 2026
Health Systems Save Millions by Eliminating IT Applications
Health systems are realizing significant cost savings by consolidating their IT application portfolios. Emplify Health eliminated over 30 applications, cutting $3 million in direct costs and $1.3 million in soft savings, while Providence reduced its portfolio by more than a third, saving...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 25, 2026
Toyota Confirms Compact Pickup for US Market
Toyota North America confirmed it will launch a compact pickup for the 2027 model year, positioned below the Tacoma and aimed at rivals like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. The truck is expected to use a unibody TNGA...
By Expedition Portal
News•Feb 25, 2026
John Elliott Brand Reportedly Sold to Centric, Sam Ben-Avraham
Los Angeles‑based John Elliott has been sold to Centric Brands and entrepreneur Sam Ben‑Avraham, with plans for a major relaunch later this year. The brand, once a cult favorite among athletes and influencers, saw sales and store closures after the pandemic....
By WWD
News•Feb 25, 2026
Raven2 Unveils BURNING Boost Server With Rapid Leveling and Legendary Holy Garment Rewards
Netmarble launched Raven2’s first boost server, BURNING, to fast‑track players to level 60 within a limited timeframe. The server grants a Legendary Holy Garment to anyone who reaches level 60, with the same reward available on all servers during the...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 25, 2026
Set and Enforce Clear Lines for Police Biometrics, UK Commissioner Tells Policymakers
UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner William Webster has submitted a 16‑page response to the Home Office’s consultation on a new legal framework for police use of facial recognition and other biometric technologies. He urges lawmakers to define “serious harm,”...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 25, 2026
AHA Urges DOE to Broaden Proposed Update to Definition of ‘Professional Degree’
The American Hospital Association (AHA) submitted comments on the Department of Education’s proposed rule that redefines “graduate student” and “professional student” for federal loan eligibility. The rule limits the new definition of a professional degree to 11 fields, granting up...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 25, 2026
A Mixed Q4 Finish That Beats The Street For Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Co. posted Q4 2025 revenue that topped consensus estimates, driven by tighter expense discipline and lower restructuring costs. Despite the top‑line beat, the company recorded a net loss, with local‑media advertising revenue falling sharply. Scripps has delayed...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 25, 2026
MAS Holdings Shuts Sri Lankan Factory in ‘Strategic Pivot,’ Affecting 2,200 Workers
MAS Holdings announced the closure of its Methliya plant in Sri Lanka, impacting 2,200 employees. The move is part of a strategic pivot from cut‑and‑sew to higher‑value knitting, dyeing and finishing operations to strengthen supply‑chain verticality. The company will repurpose...
By Sourcing Journal
News•Feb 25, 2026
An Endangered Natural Pharmacy Hidden in Coral: Hundreds of Reef-Dwelling Microbes Reveal Untapped Potential
A new Nature study led by ETH Zurich researchers sequenced the genomes of 645 bacteria and archaea from over 800 coral samples, revealing that more than 99% of these reef‑dwelling microbes were previously unknown. The analysis showed that each coral...
By Phys.org – Biotechnology
News•Feb 25, 2026
CAB+RPV LA Is Versatile, Preferred in Treatment-Naive Patients
Long‑acting cabotegravir/rilpivirine (CAB+RPV LA) demonstrated strong virologic control and high patient preference in both treatment‑naïve and treatment‑experienced cohorts presented at CROI 2026. In the VOLITION trial, 85% of ART‑naïve adults switched early from DTG/3TC to a q2‑month injectable, achieving 95% overall suppression...
By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
News•Feb 25, 2026
RAIN Notes: February 25
Google announced the acquisition of ProducerAI, the former Riffusion, to boost its AI‑driven music generation suite. The platform, already integrated with Google’s Lyria 3 model and Gemini AI, will let Google Labs users create full songs and lyrics from text prompts...
By RAIN News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Clalit Probes Suspected Cyberattack After Iranian-Linked Hackers Leak Patient Files
Clalit Health Services, Israel’s largest HMO, announced it is probing a suspected cyberattack after the Iranian‑linked group Handala claimed to have breached its systems. The hackers released thousands of documents containing patients' personal and medical information on public platforms. Clalit...
By DataBreaches.net
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Executive Guide to Lending: What CPAs Need to Know About Today’s Capital Market Shift
Traditional banks are tightening underwriting standards, prompting middle‑market firms to explore alternative financing. Private credit has surged, offering faster, more flexible structures that align with cash‑flow volatility and complex capital stacks. Lenders now focus on free cash‑flow coverage, collateral liquidity,...
By CPA Practice Advisor
News•Feb 25, 2026
Paramount+ Loses 100,000 Subs in Q4, Narrows DTC Fiscal Loss 45%
Paramount+ reported 79 million direct‑to‑consumer subscribers at the end of Q4 2025, a decline of 100,000 from the September count. Quarterly revenue jumped 17% to $1.84 billion, while DTC revenue edged up to $2.21 billion. The DTC operating loss narrowed dramatically by 45%...
By Media Play News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sinclair Q4 Core Ad Revenue Jumps 14%
Sinclair Inc. posted fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $836 million, a 17% decline year‑over‑year, driven by weaker political advertising after the 2024 election cycle. Core advertising revenue, however, jumped 14% to $354 million, underscoring demand for live sports and resilient local ad inventory....
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 25, 2026
Paramount Says Warner Bros. Discovery Would Be “Accelerant” To Its Goals as It Reports Earnings
Paramount Skydance reported fourth‑quarter revenue of $8.14 billion, a 2% increase year‑over‑year, but posted a $339 million operating loss. Direct‑to‑consumer revenue rose 10% while Paramount+ grew 17% to $1.8 billion and 78.9 million subscribers. CEO David Ellison framed a potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery as...
By The Hollywood Reporter (Business)
News•Feb 25, 2026
National Guard, French Army Leaders Mark Shared History, Alliance in Ceremony
U.S. National Guard senior leaders and French army officials gathered at Washington’s World War I Memorial to mark the enduring U.S.-France alliance. The ceremony featured a wreath‑laying that honored two American volunteers, Ferdinand Capdevielle and Kiffen Rockwell, who died serving with French forces...
By U.S. Army – News
News•Feb 25, 2026
New World: Aeternum Announces Spring Quality of Life Updates To Improve Grinding, End-Of-Game-Life Experience
New World: Aeternum announced a series of spring quality‑of‑life updates ahead of its planned sunset in January 2027. In March the patch will fix broken Steam achievements, unlock all transmog items, enable cross‑region transfers, extend AFK timers to 24 hours and increase...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 25, 2026
From Cart to Couch: How Retail Data Is Powering the Next Era of Premium Video
Retail data is now the backbone of outcome‑based CTV audiences, allowing brands to target known, competitive or lapsed shoppers on premium video platforms. Kroger Precision Marketing reports that campaigns built on its grocery‑derived audiences generate a median 5% lift in...
By Multichannel Merchant
News•Feb 25, 2026
Urban Outfitters’ Rental Business Beats Its Sales Target
Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly rental service posted $568 million in net sales for the year ended Jan. 31, surpassing its $500 million target and delivering $35 million in profit. The platform grew its average active monthly subscribers to 420,000, a 40% increase year‑over‑year, and now...
By WSJ – U.S. Business (global/Asia spillover)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Fnac Darty Sailing Steady, Soon with a New Captain
Fnac Darty posted a €10.33 billion turnover in 2025, a modest 0.7% rise over 2024, underscoring resilience in a weak French consumption climate. CEO Enrique Martinez highlighted that the first year of the "Beyond everyday" strategic plan confirmed the model’s relevance....
By Retail Detail (EU)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Beyond Visibility: AI Redefines Logistics
The recent SupplyChainBrain webinar highlighted how generative AI is moving logistics beyond static visibility toward proactive orchestration. Speakers explained that intelligent agents can monitor, decide, and act, turning dashboards into autonomous execution engines. They presented a framework for selecting GenAI...
By SupplyChainBrain
News•Feb 25, 2026
Air Force Research Lab Seeks More National Approach for Innovation
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) issued a sources‑sought notice inviting industry, investors, and academia to help design a national research network that speeds dual‑use technology development for the Air Force and Space Force. The request for information (RFI) expands...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Study: Nearly 6 in 10 Women Projected to Have Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
A new American Heart Association study released Feb. 25 projects that 60% of U.S. women will develop cardiovascular disease by 2050. The analysis shows rising rates of heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and stroke, driven by higher prevalence of...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 25, 2026
Feds Extend a Telehealth Rule that Could Help Save More People From Opioid Overdoses
The DEA and HHS have extended the pandemic‑era telehealth rule that lets providers prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder without an in‑person visit, now allowing up to six months of remote treatment. Effective Jan. 1, the rule also eliminates record‑keeping requirements...
By Route Fifty — Finance
News•Feb 25, 2026
Commercial P/C Market Softest Since 2017, Says CIAB
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) reports that commercial property‑casualty premiums in Q4 2025 grew a mere 0.2%, the weakest pace since 2017. Nine lines of business, including cyber and workers’ compensation, posted declines, with directors & officers premiums falling 3.8%...
By Carrier Management
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sony Group’s Blueprint for AI Music Detection Tech Is Promising. Here’s What It’s Working On…
Sony AI is advancing AI‑generated music detection through three research strands: attribution via an "unlearning" technique that isolates training songs influencing a generated track, segment‑level recognition with CLEWS that matches musical snippets as short as ten seconds, and protection using...
By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hawaii District Court Upholds State 340B Contract Pharmacy Law
A Hawaii district court has upheld the state’s 340B contract‑pharmacy law, ruling that it is not preempted by federal regulations. The decision aligns with recent rulings in Minnesota and Louisiana that support state authority over 340B contract arrangements. The law...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 25, 2026
Avoiding the 'Tech Talk Trap' In Healthcare, AI and Health IT Communications
Terry Rubin, co‑founder of The Professional Communicators, will address the “Tech Talk Trap” at HIMSS 2026, highlighting how jargon, information overload, and rapid delivery can alienate healthcare audiences. He explains that experts often lose message control when they prioritize technical...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 25, 2026
PFO Closure After Thromboembolism Linked to Strong 20-Year Outcomes
A new 20‑year follow‑up of 130 patients who received transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure after a paradoxical embolism shows sustained safety and efficacy. The cohort, with a mean age of 46, experienced a recurrent stroke rate of 0.04 per...
By Cardiovascular Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
Smart Strategies that Will Help Australian Manufacturers Succeed in 2026
Australian manufacturers face high labour, energy and logistics costs in a small domestic market, forcing them to seek niche growth rather than volume. To stay competitive, firms must maintain deep customer insight and articulate a clear "secret sauce" that differentiates...
By Australian Manufacturing
News•Feb 25, 2026
QuikTrip Opens 1,200th Store
QuikTrip celebrated the opening of its 1,200th store at 6459 Jonesboro Road in Morrow, Georgia, marking the retailer’s 181st location in the state. The new outlet features QT Kitchens, an expanded coffee menu, and creates roughly 24 local jobs with...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 25, 2026
Iron Nanoparticle Eliminates Tuberculosis in Mice and May Pave the Way for New Treatments
Brazilian researchers have shown that an iron‑based compound, ferroin, encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles, completely eradicated Mycobacterium tuberculosis from mouse lungs after a 30‑day course. The formulation, LNP@FEP, stabilizes the drug, enhances the activity of existing antibiotics, and targets bacterial cell‑wall synthesis....
By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Lundin Turns to Space Tech to Find More Gold in Ecuador
Lundin Gold is investing $100 million in 2026 to deepen exploration at Ecuador’s Fruta del Norte mine, aiming to extend its life amid robust gold prices. The Canadian miner has partnered with Australian firm Fleet Space Technologies, using the ExoSphere platform...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sri Lanka Is Now India’s Best – and Maybe Last – Friend in South Asia
India has re‑asserted Sri Lanka as its most dependable South Asian partner through swift humanitarian aid after Cyclone Ditwah and a $4 billion financial lifeline during the 2022 debt crisis. Operation Sagar Bandhu delivered $450 million in disaster relief without adding to Colombo’s debt burden, while...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Feb 25, 2026
Privilege Waived Because Pre-Production Measures Were Not Shown to Be Reasonable
In Wilson Aerospace LLC v. Boeing, the Western District of Washington held that Wilson waived attorney‑client privilege and work‑product protection by failing to demonstrate reasonable pre‑production safeguards. The court noted Wilson’s reliance on a vague “second‑layer” filter without specific search...
By EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Navy Realigns Base Maintenance and Public Works Under Shore Enterprise
The U.S. Navy is shifting full command of installation maintenance and public works to Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), moving roughly 1,700 NAVFAC personnel under direct installation commanders. The realignment, effective Feb. 22, 2026, gives base leaders authority to prioritize infrastructure and...
By U.S. Navy – News
News•Feb 25, 2026
ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky Update Adds Hurricane Weather, New Enemies Firefly and Comet
South Korean publisher Nexon released the fourth free update, “Shrouded Sky,” for its PvPvE title ARC Raiders. The update introduces a Hurricane weather condition that slows movement, reduces visibility, and alters projectile trajectories, alongside two new enemy types—Firefly, a flamethrower‑armed flyer,...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 25, 2026
Devil May Cry Season 2 Footage Features Dante's Ebony And Ivory
The Devil May Cry anime’s second season released a fresh clip at IGN Fan Fest 2026, featuring Dante wielding his iconic Ebony and Ivory pistols. The visual confirms the series’ commitment to preserving core character traits while adopting a more...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 25, 2026
Who’s Watching for Human Trafficking in Aviation?
Former FAA rotorcraft director David Downey has petitioned the agency to amend Parts 121 and 135 so that airline and charter employees receive mandatory human‑trafficking recognition and response training, a requirement he says Congress already mandated but the FAA has not codified....
By AVweb
News•Feb 25, 2026
‘Still Beloved by Legions of Fans to This Day,’ but the Steam Version Has Been Butchered: Final Fantasy VII Launches...
Square Enix re‑released the original 1997 Final Fantasy VII on Steam on Feb. 24, immediately triggering a flood of negative reviews. Players encountered a buggy mandatory launcher, unchangeable resolution, and an initial zero‑byte upload that left the game missing. A framerate boost...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hazer Reports Revenue Growth and 27% Cost Reduction in H1 FY26
Perth‑based Hazer Group reported a strong start to FY26, posting $1.5 million revenue in the first half, primarily from an R&D tax refund and two paid project studies. Operating expenses were cut by 27%, reflecting a leaner cost structure as the...
By Australian Manufacturing