News•Feb 25, 2026
Loom Games Claims “Unicorn” Crown in Record Time for Turkish Startup
Los Angeles‑based Scopely agreed to acquire a majority stake in Istanbul‑born mobile‑game studio Loom Games, valuing the company at over $1 billion through a performance‑based structure. Loom, founded in August 2025, launched its first title “Pixel Flow” in September, attracting more than 10 million players worldwide. A December seed round valued Loom at $36 million, and by February 2026 the studio achieved unicorn status in less than a year. The deal underscores Turkey’s growing roster of eight unicorns and highlights Saudi‑backed capital entering the region’s gaming sector.
By bne IntelliNews
News•Feb 25, 2026
Panini Kabob Grill Opens 31st Location in San Diego
Panini Kabob Grill opened its 31st restaurant, the sixth in San Diego, inside the Park 12 building near Petco Park and the Gaslamp Quarter. The new location continues the brand’s aggressive expansion strategy, emphasizing a true scratch kitchen and daily...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 25, 2026
Why Asia Is H&M’s Testing Ground for a New Model of Physical Retail
H&M has opened a concept store in Seoul’s Seongsu district, turning the space into an experiential retail lab. The three‑level venue showcases curated, locally‑relevant assortments and cultural programming rather than traditional fast‑fashion layouts. By blending fashion with art, community areas...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 25, 2026
OpenAI Fends Off xAi’s Claims of Trade Secret Theft
A U.S. District Judge dismissed xAI's trade‑secret lawsuit against OpenAI, finding no evidence that OpenAI induced former employees to steal confidential information. The ruling emphasized that mere possession of trade secrets does not constitute misappropriation and that the plaintiff failed...
By Courthouse News Service
News•Feb 25, 2026
Profits Fall at Accent Group Despite Resurgent Store Network
Accent Group’s net profit after tax plunged 40.5% in the first half of FY2024 despite a 5.7% revenue rise to $810.5 million. Like‑for‑like retail sales grew modestly 0.9% while wholesale jumped 9.4%, but higher operating costs and lease negotiations eroded earnings....
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 25, 2026
What Does Ssense’s Rescue Deal Mean for Its Future?
Ssense, the Montreal‑based luxury e‑commerce platform valued at $4 billion in 2021, filed for bankruptcy in August 2025 after US tariff hikes and operational missteps eroded its margins. In February 2026 the Atallah brothers secured court approval to purchase the company’s...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 25, 2026
UN Experts Call for Fairness and Transparency in Brazil Murder Trial
UN human‑rights experts urged Brazil to ensure fairness and transparency in the upcoming trial of the Brazão brothers, accused of ordering the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes. The trial follows convictions of the gunmen and...
By JURIST
News•Feb 25, 2026
Coronado Turns Page on a 'Challenging Year'
Coronado Global Resources announced the completion of its Mammoth Underground expansion and Buchanan growth project after a challenging 2025 marked by a steep revenue decline and significant net losses. The company aims to leverage the new assets to boost ore...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Feb 25, 2026
Thompson Spencer Appoints Ex-OMG Group Director As Head Of Performance
Thompson Spencer announced the appointment of Sam Casey, former OMG Group Director of Media Implementation, as its new Head of Performance. Casey brings extensive experience in programmatic, paid social and search across New Zealand, Australia and global markets. The hire coincides...
By B&T (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Riversgold Storms Ahead with Northern Zone Work Ahead of Near-Term Gold Production
Riversgold has completed a 31‑hole shallow drill program across the central and eastern mineralised zones of its Northern Zone gold project in Western Australia. The company expects assay results soon and is advancing the conversion of the tenement to a...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Norwest Minerals Delivers Exquisite High-Grade Gold at Marymia East
Norwest Minerals announced a high‑grade gold intercept at its Marymia East project, reporting 3 metres grading 7.93 g/t Au from 48 m depth, including a 1 metre section of 21.4 g/t. The drill hole, MRC02, was located 50 m west of historic shallow mineralisation and bolsters...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Voice AI in Hearing Care: Improving Access Without Losing the Human Touch
A HIMSS fireside chat highlighted how voice AI is transitioning from pilot projects to production in hearing‑care clinics. PolyAI’s Alex Brown and Audibel’s Brianna Warner discussed using conversational agents to expand patient access while preserving trust and empathy. The session...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Agentic AI Shift in Healthcare
The HIMSS‑hosted session introduced agentic AI as a transformative operating system for healthcare, capable of ingesting the 99% of hospital data that remains invisible to traditional predictive models. Speakers from Philips, AWS, MIT, and Mass General explained how continuous AI...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Viasat Calls for Multi-Orbit Connectivity to Bolster India's Space Sovereignty
Viasat’s President Ben Palmer urged India to adopt multi‑orbit, multi‑band satellite communications to secure spectrum access and resilient SATCOM. He highlighted the company’s push for compact terminals that give beyond‑line‑of‑sight connectivity to tactical unmanned platforms. Palmer praised India’s strategic stance...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Donkey Kong Bananza Updated to Ver. 3.2.0
Donkey Kong Bananza, Nintendo’s mobile platformer, has been updated to version 3.2.0. The patch notes cite several issues addressed to improve the gameplay experience. Although the details are brief, the update likely targets stability, performance and minor bugs. It arrives as...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 25, 2026
Kirby Air Riders Updated to Ver. 1.3.1
Kirby Air Riders received its latest patch, version 1.3.1, rolling out to Nintendo Switch users. The update introduces amiibo compatibility for three figures—Meta Knight, King Dedede and Chef Kawasaki—each granting a unique Star power in‑game. Nintendo provided detailed patch notes outlining the new...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 25, 2026
Kirby Air Riders 1.3.1 Update Out Now, Patch Notes
Nintendo released Kirby Air Riders version 1.3.1, adding support for three new amiibo figures and a sweeping set of balance adjustments for riders, machines, and copy abilities. The patch also introduces extensive bug fixes, notably improving online communication stability and...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 25, 2026
Florida Beach Access Fight Returns to 11th Circuit
Two Florida waterfront owners appealed to the 11th Circuit to overturn Redington Beach’s ordinance that permits public use of dry sand up to 15 feet from private property. The case hinges on the “customary use” doctrine, which allows public access...
By Courthouse News Service
News•Feb 25, 2026
NHS Awards Third Digital Deal for £150m Suite of Online Vaccination Services
NHS England has signed a three‑year, £33.6 million contract with London‑based TPXimpact to deliver digital services for maternity and child vaccinations. This agreement is the third digital‑prevention deal signed in the last six months, bringing the total spend on such services...
By PublicTechnology.net (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Home & Away Nudges 1m Viewers, MAFS on Top.
Australian television ratings for Tuesday, 24 February 2026 show Nine’s reality hit Married at First Sight dominating the night with 1.86 million viewers. Home & Away nudged 975,000, climbing to second place in its timeslot, while Seven News led the news segment with 1.37 million. Other...
By TV Tonight (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
National Crime Agency Calls for ‘Whole-System Approach’ to Tech-Enabled Abuse
The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) warns that generative AI image tools and end‑to‑end encryption are expanding opportunities for child sexual abuse online. It urges regulators, particularly Ofcom, to wield powers under the Online Safety Act to hold tech platforms...
By PublicTechnology.net (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Transformer in Works for Australia’s Most Powerful Battery, but Return to Full Service Pushed Out Again
Akaysha Energy disclosed that the Waratah Super Battery’s primary transformer suffered a significant internal fault in October 2025, rupturing its tank wall. The 850 MW, 1680 MWh facility will operate at roughly half capacity—about 350 MW—through most of 2026 while a replacement transformer...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Government Monitors Iron Ore Pricing Shifts Amid China Talks
The Australian government is closely tracking new iron‑ore pricing arrangements being trialled between Chinese buyers and major Australian producers. Companies such as Fortescue and Rio Tinto have begun using Fastmarkets, while BHP negotiates with China Mineral Resources Group over alternative...
By Australian Mining
News•Feb 25, 2026
Trai Cuts 5G Spectrum Reserve Prices by up to 37% Ahead of Auctions
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has reduced 5G spectrum reserve prices by 7‑37% across nine bands, offering roughly 11,789 MHz of airwaves at an estimated ₹2.10 lakh crore. It also proposes reclaiming spectrum from insolvent players and keeping the upper 6 GHz...
By ET Telecom (Economic Times)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Crimson Desert Voice Cast Includes Cyberpunk 2077 and Stellar Blade Actors
Pearl Abyss has unveiled the complete English voice roster for its upcoming open‑world title Crimson Desert, confirming six key characters. The cast features Alec Newman, fresh from Cyberpunk 2077, as protagonist Kliff, and Rebecca Hanssen, known for Stellar Blade, as co‑protagonist Damiane....
By Dot Esports
News•Feb 25, 2026
‘Wicked: For Good’ Spends Third Week at No. 1 on Disc Sales Charts
Universal's "Wicked: For Good" topped the Circana VideoScan combined disc sales chart for the third consecutive week ending Feb 7, 2026. It also retained the #1 spot on both the dedicated Blu‑ray and 4K disc charts. The companion Wicked collection moved...
By Media Play News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Conveyancing Costs Surge – What’s Driving the Jump?
The Property Solvers study reveals conveyancing fees in the UK climbing well above inflation, with freehold sale costs hitting £1,317 in 2026—a 10.6% rise year‑on‑year. Leasehold and remortgage fees also posted double‑digit increases, outpacing the 3% CPI. Regulatory, AML, and...
By Property Industry Eye
News•Feb 25, 2026
Panama Seizes Two Canal Ports
Panama's government announced the seizure of two strategic ports along the Panama Canal, citing national security and revenue concerns. The move follows a series of regulatory actions aimed at tightening state control over critical infrastructure. Officials indicated that the ports...
By LatinFinance
News•Feb 25, 2026
Frisco King: Taylor Sheridan To Write All Episodes Of Retitled Tulsa King Spin-Off
Paramount+ confirmed that acclaimed creator Taylor Sheridan will pen all eight episodes of the new spin‑off series "Frisco King," starring Samuel L. Jackson as Russell Lee Washington Jr. The show, originally titled "NOLA King," shifts its setting from New Orleans...
By TVLine
News•Feb 25, 2026
Cebu Pacific Growth Plans Hinge on Timing of Philippine Airport Expansion
Cebu Pacific’s next growth wave hinges on the Philippines’ airport expansion projects. The carrier has placed orders for more than 100 aircraft, aiming to build on post‑pandemic gains and a weakened competitive landscape. However, congestion at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International...
By CAPA – Centre for Aviation
News•Feb 25, 2026
EOS Hospitality Appoints Abe Liao As Vice President of Operations
EOS Hospitality announced the appointment of Abe Liao as Vice President of Operations, where he will oversee a select group of assets including Kingston Resorts, Brittain Resorts & Hotels, the Hamilton Hotel and Embassy Suites Georgetown. Liao brings more than...
By Hotel News Resource
News•Feb 25, 2026
Legal Leaders Say Finding Talent with Right Skills Harder Today than It Was a Year Ago: Survey
A recent Robert Half survey of 138 Canadian legal leaders finds hiring skilled talent is harder than a year ago. Two‑thirds report shortages, especially in legal technology, operations, research, and data privacy. 58% say they must train existing staff, while...
By Canadian Lawyer – Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Nimy Resources Kicks Off Block 3 Gallium Scoping Study
Nimy Resources has launched a scoping study for the Block 3 gallium discovery at its Mons project in Western Australia’s Yilgarn Craton. The deposit contains roughly 2,700 tonnes of gallium, positioning it as a potential non‑Chinese supply source for Western markets. Metallurgical...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Rox Advances Youanmi on Multiple Fronts Towards First Gold
Rox Resources is accelerating development at its wholly‑owned Youanmi gold project in Western Australia, completing roughly 750 metres of underground advance and targeting first‑level access by month‑end. Surface and underground infill drilling are underway to boost early ore inventory, while dewatering...
By Australian Mining
News•Feb 25, 2026
Loot Box Crackdown? South Korea Eyes Revenue Penalties for Probability Disclosure Breaches
South Korea is set to amend the Game Industry Promotion Act, allowing regulators to impose an administrative surcharge of up to 3% of revenue or KRW 1 billion on games that fail to disclose or misrepresent loot‑box probabilities. The proposal follows a...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 25, 2026
Beyond the Queue: Smarter Security Will Ultimately Shape the Future of Global Air Travel
Airports in 2026 face a rapidly evolving threat matrix that blends physical, digital and human risks, from sophisticated stowaways and drone incursions to a 600% surge in cyber‑attacks. Balancing passenger convenience with robust security is no longer optional—it defines the...
By CAPA – Centre for Aviation
News•Feb 25, 2026
Men’s Gold Medal Hockey Game Averaged 18.9 Million Viewers Across NBC, Peacock
Team USA secured a 2‑1 overtime victory over Canada to claim its first men’s Olympic hockey gold since the 1980 Miracle on Ice. The game averaged 18.9 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, peaking at 26 million during Jack Hughes’ winning goal,...
By Media Play News
News•Feb 25, 2026
North York General Smooths ED Flow Using AI
North York General Hospital has become the first Ontario facility to launch SmartER Zones, an AI‑driven system that reallocates patients to less crowded emergency‑department zones. Developed with Signal 1, the algorithm monitors wait times, triage data and zone capacity, then pushes...
By Canadian Healthcare Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Unity Health Achieves High HIMSS Standings
Unity Health Toronto earned Stage 6 validation on both the HIMSS EMRAM and AMAM maturity models, marking the first time all three of its hospitals reached EMRAM Stage 6 and the first North American organization to achieve AMAM Stage 6 under the latest...
By Canadian Healthcare Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Manitoba Introduces ‘Safety App’ for Healthcare
Manitoba's health ministry announced a provincewide rollout of the SAFE mobile app, extending its use from Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre to Brandon Regional Health Centre, St. Boniface, Victoria and upcoming sites in Thompson. The app provides emergency notifications, direct security...
By Canadian Healthcare Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Danaher to Buy Masimo in $9.9 Billion Deal in Diagnostics Push
Danaher announced a $9.9 billion acquisition of Masimo, a leader in pulse‑oximetry and AI‑enabled patient‑monitoring devices. The deal places Masimo as a standalone operating company within Danaher’s Diagnostics segment alongside Radiometer, Cepheid and Beckman Coulter. By adding non‑invasive sensor technology, Danaher...
By Canadian Healthcare Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Training of Lawyers “Not Good Enough”, MPs Told
Leading legal academic Dr Liz Curran told the Justice Select Committee that lawyer training in England and Wales, both at law schools and through continuing professional development, is inadequate. She urged regulators to adopt an Australian‑style CPD framework that includes...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sioux Lookout Uses Modular Design for First MRI
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre received two prefabricated modular buildings for its new MRI suite on Feb 18, after a 1,100‑km transport on a 130‑ft super‑load truck. The 1,650‑sq‑ft, magnet‑shielded facility, built off‑site by SDI Canada, is now positioned...
By Canadian Healthcare Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Public Sector and Probate Drive 7% Rise in High Court Claims
High Court claims rose 7% in 2025, reaching 8,271 filings, driven primarily by a 34% surge in public‑sector disputes and a 13% increase in probate matters. Public‑sector litigation grew across central government, local authorities and regulators, while probate claims reflected...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sandbox Survival Last Oasis To Run Stress Test Just Before Launching Its Next Big Content Update
Last Oasis will wipe all servers for a stress test from February 27 through the weekend, then launch Season 6 Chapter 1 on March 6. The update pivots toward game‑wide events, new PvP balance tweaks, and broader functional improvements. A fresh ModPack is also...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 25, 2026
Lammy Backs LawtechUK for Next Three Years as He Sets Out AI Vision
Lord Chancellor David Lammy announced £4.5 million in funding for LawtechUK over the next three years, extending the programme’s total investment to £12 million since 2019. He outlined an AI‑focused vision for the courts, including a pilot AI listing assistant (J‑AI) for...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Bad Daddy’s Announces Monthly Drop of Limited-Time Menu Items
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is launching Big Bad’s Monthly Drops, a rotating lineup of limited‑time burgers beginning in March. The inaugural offering, the French Onion Smash Burger, combines a smashed beef patty with caramelized onions, Swiss and provolone, onion straws,...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 25, 2026
Homeowners Gain Equity, Entry-Level Buyers Still Struggle
UK homeowners have amassed roughly £677 bn of equity since the 2008 crisis, driving the average loan‑to‑value ratio down to 59%, well below the 70% peak in 2012. By 2024, only 42% of private homes retain a mortgage, indicating a shift...
By Property Industry Eye
News•Feb 25, 2026
CPhA Drug Database Now Available for Integration
The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) launched the CPS Content Partner Program, offering API‑based access to its trusted Canadian drug and therapeutic database. The initiative allows EMR vendors, pharmacy management systems, clinical decision support tools, and AI‑enabled health apps to integrate...
By Canadian Healthcare Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
UHN’s Medly Now Available Through VITALL
VITALL Intelligence has launched the commercial availability of Medly®, a Health Canada‑approved digital therapeutic for heart failure developed at the University Health Network. The AI‑enhanced smartphone app, already used by more than 3,000 patients, has demonstrated a 50 % reduction in...
By Canadian Healthcare Technology