The U.S. Postal Service is field‑testing a new camera feature on its Mobile Delivery Device app that captures photos of delivered packages. The pilot runs in Phoenix, New York City, Dallas and Fargo, but images are not yet available to customers. The memo says the capability will improve proof‑of‑delivery verification and help resolve claims as parcel volumes grow. USPS aims to catch up with rivals like UPS and FedEx that already offer photo‑proof services.

FLSmidth announced that Toni Laaksonen will assume the role of chief executive officer, while temporarily retaining his duties as president of the service business line. He succeeds Mikko Keto, who has stepped down after a tenure marked by strategic realignment. The appointment...

Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters (SLH) is paying women $500 to $1,000 per call to conduct voice‑phishing attacks against IT help desks. The group supplies pre‑written scripts and leverages legitimate proxy services and tunneling tools to evade detection. These vishing campaigns aim...
Researchers have introduced an underwater micro‑bubble lattice that enables ultraclean self‑assembly of micro‑objects, eliminating residues during transfer. The water‑air interface of the bubbles provides capillary adhesion, preserving the original state of delicate particles. Numerical analysis identified wettability contrast and particle‑to‑bubble...
Apparel brands are turning to "friendshoring," a supply‑chain model that selects production sites based on shared regulatory standards, sustainability values, and political alignment rather than pure cost advantage. The approach spreads sourcing across trusted partners such as Vietnam, Egypt, Colombia...
Gibson Oncology has launched a Phase 2 trial of its dual‑action drug LMP744 in patients with first‑time recurrent glioblastoma. The compound simultaneously inhibits topoisomerase 1 and down‑regulates the cMYC oncogene, aiming to disrupt tumor proliferation. The study will enroll about 40 patients,...

Demographic shifts—aging populations, declining fertility, and rising one‑person households—are reshaping supply chain strategy more profoundly than traditional shocks. These trends create uneven labor availability, smaller basket sizes, and higher order frequency, forcing a move from bulk efficiency to precision fulfillment....

Germany’s regulator is reconsidering the grid‑fee exemption for utility‑scale battery storage, creating uncertainty for projects commissioned before 2029. While the Bundesnetzagentur expects storage capacity to surge to 68 GW by 2037, the potential retroactive fees could dampen investor momentum. At the...

Ultrakill's long‑awaited Fraud update introduces the eighth layer of Hell, a non‑Euclidean environment filled with deceptive portals and illusionary design. The patch, delayed months due to the technical difficulty of rendering portal physics and enemy behavior, finally arrived with a...

Arc Raiders has re‑engineered the Rocketeer enemy, turning its wreckage into the coveted "Rocketeer Driver" needed for high‑tier gear. The new Wolfpack munition system ties these drivers to aerial drops, creating a tightly coupled resource loop. Early player feedback indicates...

Ubisoft’s long‑awaited pirate game *Skull and Bones* finally launched in February 2024 after a 14‑year development saga that began as a *Assassin’s Creed* Black Flag expansion. Former *Assassin’s Creed 3* creative director Alex Hutchinson said the protracted timeline stemmed from...

OpenClaw, an AI‑driven automation framework with a modular skill marketplace, has sparked intense discussion across developer forums and security‑research channels. Critical flaws—including CVE‑2026‑25253, which enables one‑click remote code execution, and a lack of skill sandboxing—expose users to credential theft and...
Raptive, the ad‑management platform for independent sites, announced it has paid $4 billion to its publisher partners, confirming its status among the top‑10 global media companies. The network now spans more than 6,500 premium sites, reaching 223 million unique monthly visitors and...
Researchers have created a high‑entropy alloy (HEA) catalyst composed of Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu, derived from a layered double hydroxide precursor. The HEA nanoparticles are uniformly anchored on nitrogen‑doped carbon nanotubes via dicyandiamide‑assisted pyrolysis, yielding a single‑phase fcc...

Food Lion Feeds has launched its Orange Bag campaign, running Feb 25–Mar 17, 2026, inviting shoppers to buy specially marked navel orange bags that translate into meals for Feeding America and local food banks. Since its 2019 debut, the initiative has generated more...

EgyptAir announced two new nonstop routes from Cairo to Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles, expanding its U.S. network to five destinations and a sixth in Canada with Toronto. The carrier will deploy brand‑new Airbus A350‑900 aircraft on the Chicago and...
Researchers evaluated crude extracts from the African weed Tithonia diversifolia and the nightshade Solanum torvum for antibacterial activity against several Shigella strains. In vitro assays demonstrated clear zones of inhibition, with minimum inhibitory concentrations between 125 µg/mL and 250 µg/mL. Both extracts...

ITV Studios announced that its hit UK celebrity game show Parents’ Evening will be adapted for the Spanish market by Atresmedia, with production handled by ITV Studios Iberia. The format, created by Ranga Bee Productions and hosted by Romesh Ranganathan...
The Climate Impulse team successfully completed a full‑scale main‑wing spar test, proving the hydrogen‑powered aircraft’s composite structure can endure worst‑case flight loads and clearing the path for final wing production. In parallel, the VIBRIO consortium demonstrated that a vibration‑enhanced double‑belt press...

Former Food Network star Valerie Bertinelli has launched a subscription‑based direct‑to‑fan platform called Valerie’s Place, priced at $2 per month. The service, built on Visible Things’ technology, offers new episodes of her show Home Cooking, original programming, podcasts, live streams,...
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) now forces U.S. retailers to prove that imported goods are free of forced labor, shifting the evidentiary burden to importers. Within its first year of enforcement, Customs and Border Protection detained more than...
Hope’s Windows announced its Old World Suite ultra‑luxury steel and bronze windows and doors have achieved certification under the Florida Building Code, including the high‑velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) standards. The products underwent rigorous testing for wind load, impact resistance, air...

The Lithuanian‑Polish‑Ukrainian Brigade (LITPOLUKRBRIG) held its annual Exercise Brave Band 2026 in Lublin, Poland, from Jan. 25 to Feb. 6. National Guard units from Illinois, Pennsylvania and California participated, marking the 11th consecutive year of U.S. involvement through the State Partnership Program. The exercise...
The study introduces BG/SOD@ZIF‑zc, a multifunctional nanoplatform that encapsulates superoxide dismutase within a copper‑doped ZIF framework and coats it with bacterial ghosts for targeted delivery to the colon. The formulation retains SOD activity in the harsh gastrointestinal tract, efficiently scavenges...

Germany’s iconic Bootshaus club in Cologne has launched its own imprint, Bootshaus Music, debuting with OGUZ and Jay Toledo’s track “Euphoria.” The release delivers uncompromising, high‑energy techno that mirrors the venue’s reputation for relentless, bass‑driven nights. Unlike many fledgling labels,...
Crédit Agricole has appointed former French cabinet minister Quentin Guerineau as its Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer, succeeding Eric Campos. Guerineau joins the bank’s Management Committee and will report to Gregory Erphelin, head of the newly formed Transformation, Human Resources...

The Global Tailings Management Institute (GTMI) announced Ed Toms as its new chief executive officer. Toms, a veteran of the mining sector, will steer GTMI’s mission to improve tailings safety and sustainability worldwide. The appointment comes amid heightened scrutiny of...
Joby Aviation announced that riders can book its all‑electric eVTOL air taxis directly through the Uber app under the “Uber Air powered by Joby” brand. The service will appear as an option when a trip qualifies, linking Uber Black pickup...
Sunbolt announced an expanded Eclipse Solar Charging Umbrella lineup, adding a refreshed fabric‑canopy version with 88 W of high‑efficiency panels and a new permanent Aluminum Canopy model delivering 110 W. Both units are built in the United States, feature six dual‑port USB/USB‑C...

A federal lawsuit filed by families of nine children and counselors alleges Texas health officials licensed Camp Mystic without enforcing the state‑required evacuation plan. The suit targets six Department of State Health Services officials, claiming they knowingly approved a camp...
Russia's finance ministry announced plans to lower the cut‑off price that triggers the transfer of oil revenues into the budget reserve fund. The move aims to channel more of the declining oil proceeds into the $56 billion reserve to protect it...

The U.S. Department of Labor has sworn in Wayne D. Palmer as the 12th assistant secretary for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) after his Senate confirmation in October. Palmer previously served as acting and deputy assistant secretary at...
Clinton Smyth has been hired as chief geologist for Eskay Mining Corp., bringing a 25‑year mining pedigree from Anglo American and Minorco. He previously served as vice‑president of exploration, overseeing the discovery of the 2‑million‑ounce Buzwagi gold deposit in Tanzania...

Highland Copper announced that Project Director Dr. Wynand van Dyk is leaving the company to become an associate professor at the University of Stellenbosch. He will stay on a consulting basis to finish the integrated mine plan review. The firm...

Ukraine confirmed the use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles to strike a Russian 5th Army auxiliary command post near Novopetrivka in occupied Donetsk on Feb. 24. The operation also hit ammunition depots, UAV‑control sites and three additional command‑observation posts, marking...

Fixed income specialist Cohen & Company announced that its European subsidiary raised €481.5 million for the PriDe IV subordinated insurance debt fund, the firm’s largest European vintage to date. The fund continues the company’s strategy of providing Tier II capital to small and...

Cartwheel, a New York‑based AI animation platform, claims its technology can accelerate 3D animation workflows by up to 100 times. The startup was founded by former OpenAI researcher Andrew Carr and ex‑Google Creative Lab leader Jonathan Jarvis. Its tools are aimed at game...
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the fourth annual Black Effect Podcast Festival in Atlanta on April 25, 2026. The day‑long event, presented by State Farm, will feature hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Loren LoRosa, with tickets on...

Tectonic Metals Inc. announced that co‑founder Eira Thomas has been appointed chair of the board of directors. Thomas brings more than three decades of senior mining and exploration experience, having led Kaminak Gold and co‑founded Stornoway and Lucara Diamond. Allison...

AECI reported a record R3.4 billion EBITDA and an 11% margin despite a 4% drop in revenue to R32.1 billion. The company completed most non‑core asset disposals, generating R2.2 billion and cutting net debt to R465 million from R3.74 billion. Earnings per share turned positive,...

The Regional Network Management (RNM) Council has approved the first set of wayfinding design guides to standardize signage across Bay Area transit agencies. The Regional Network Identity Design Guide and Transit Stop Signage Design Guide specify colors, symbols, and information...
Sixty North Gold Mining Ltd announced the addition of two directors, Daniel Martin and Michelle Legat. Martin contributes 15 years of investment‑banking experience, having advised public and private firms on capital‑markets and strategic deals. Legat, a professional geoscientist, joins from GeologicAI where she...

Collective Mining Ltd. announced the appointment of Carlos Andrés Santos as executive vice president, effective immediately. Santos arrives with more than two decades of senior leadership, most recently as CEO of Americas Business Services at Holcim/Amrize. He also previously served...
Strategic Metals Ltd. has appointed Sam Wallingham as its vice president of energy development. Wallingham brings extensive Yukon experience, having served as a community affairs director, negotiator, and trainer for multiple exploration firms. He previously sat on the Alexco Resource...

Almonty Industries Inc. announced the appointment of Guillaume Wiesenbach de Lamaziere, CFA, as its new chief development officer. The veteran finance professional will oversee the company's growth initiatives across its global tungsten mining portfolio. Wiesenbach de Lamaziere brings over two...

The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) will debut March 24‑26, 2026 at Nashville's Music City Center, merging the former Assembly Show South and Quality Show into a single, cross‑functional event. MAX will showcase a broad spectrum of manufacturing technologies, from...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) announced it will cease its dedicated monitoring programme for legacy instruments, reaffirming its long‑standing view that such instruments should be phased out. Legacy instruments, which enjoy grandfathering under CRR‑1 and CRR‑2, can blur subordination hierarchies...
BMO’s first‑quarter 2026 earnings show a modest reversal in trucking‑related credit stress, with gross impaired loans falling to C$563 million and provisions dropping to $39 million. At the same time, allowances for credit losses rose to $77 million and the net transportation loan...
EDP Renovaveis reported a 50% jump in recurring net profit for 2025, reaching €330 million, driven by rapid U.S. capacity expansion. EBITDA rose 17% to €1.95 billion, with a target of €2.1 billion for 2026. The company added 2 GW of new capacity, over...

At the Energy Storage Summit 2026 in London, analysts warned that pairing batteries with under‑performing solar farms is not a universal remedy. While co‑located projects can make efficient use of land, experts argue that standalone storage delivers the most valuable...