News•Feb 24, 2026
Lumen Scales up Its Network-as-a-Service Customer Base to 2K Business Customers
Lumen announced that its Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform now serves over 2,000 enterprise customers, a 29% quarter‑over‑quarter increase. The growth is underpinned by $12 billion in Private Connectivity Fabric agreements signed in 2025 and a rollout of 400 G wavelength routes across 36 key corridors. Off‑net expansion through Project Berkeley extends NaaS to any access type, adding 900 ports so far. Automation tools such as Multi‑Cloud Gateway and Lumen Connect give customers self‑service, programmable connectivity for AI and cloud workloads.
By Lightwave
News•Feb 24, 2026
Netflix: Tyra Banks’ ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ Topped Weekly Streaming Through Feb. 22
Tyra Banks’ three‑part documentary "Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Model" topped Netflix’s weekly overall streaming chart with 14.2 million views through Feb. 22, becoming the platform’s most‑watched title. The series offers candid interviews with former contestants and judges, revisiting the controversial legacy...
By Media Play News
News•Feb 24, 2026
St. Peter’s Basilica Fourth Centenary: Technology, Faith and the Future of Religious Tourism
St. Peter’s Basilica’s Fourth Centenary launches a comprehensive Digital Ecosystem that blends AI, IoT and a Smart Pass booking platform to streamline pilgrim flow and enrich the visitor experience. The “Beyond the Visible” project adds a real‑time structural monitoring system and a...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 24, 2026
JAL Enhances Inflight Dining on International Routes
Japan Airlines is overhauling its international inflight dining, launching chef‑curated menus in First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes starting March 2026. Renowned chefs Natsuko Shoji and Nae Ogawa will design exclusive dishes for premium cabins, while rising talent from the RED U‑35...
By PAX International
News•Feb 24, 2026
Measles Outbreak Grows to 979 Cases in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Public Health announced that the measles outbreak has climbed to 979 confirmed cases, surpassing 900 for the first time in decades. The majority of infections are among unvaccinated individuals, with more than 850 cases lacking...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 24, 2026
South Coast Plaza Names Tenley Zinke Executive Director of Marketing
South Coast Plaza has appointed Tenley Zinke as executive director of marketing, succeeding Debra Gunn Downing, who retires after 27 years. Zinke brings senior marketing experience from luxury brands such as Kering, LVMH, Tiffany & Co., Net‑a‑Porter, and Ralph Lauren....
By WWD
News•Feb 24, 2026
GPS Vs. Real-Life Experience: Do Navigation Apps Really Know the Fastest Route?
Modern GPS can locate a vehicle within a few feet, enabling navigation apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze to calculate routes in real time. These apps combine historical traffic patterns, road characteristics, weather conditions, and crowdsourced pings...
By Family Handyman
News•Feb 24, 2026
Natural Gas Spot Prices, Feb. 24, 2026
The Energy Information Administration released the February 24, 2026 natural‑gas spot price report, detailing volume‑weighted average prices for next‑day flow and weekend delivery. The data include both wellhead and delivered price composites, along with the day’s trading range, total gas volume, and...
By Energy Intelligence
News•Feb 24, 2026
AHA Sends Letter Supporting FTC Chairman’s Position on Bringing Merger Challenges to Federal Court
The American Hospital Association (AHA) praised FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson’s call to shift merger challenges from the agency’s in‑house adjudicatory process to federal Article III courts. The AHA argues that court litigation would lend greater credibility to the FTC’s antitrust...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 24, 2026
Solving Cancer Immunotherapy's Fuel Shortage with a Protected Sugar Source
UCLA researchers engineered T cells with two fungal proteins that let them import and metabolize cellobiose, a sugar tumors cannot use. This protected fuel restores T‑cell viability, cytokine production, and tumor‑killing capacity in glucose‑deprived environments. In mouse models of lung,...
By Medical Xpress
News•Feb 24, 2026
Furniture.com Launches AI-Powered Discovery Platform
Furniture.com unveiled an AI‑powered discovery platform at eTail Palm Springs, shifting its site from a simple marketplace aggregator to a category‑level decision infrastructure. The new system uses conversational search, standardized specifications, and a single‑cart, multi‑retailer checkout to let shoppers compare...
By Digital Commerce 360
News•Feb 24, 2026
CBO Projects Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to Be Solvent Until 2040
The Congressional Budget Office now projects that the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will remain solvent through 2040, pushing the solvency horizon 12 years farther than its 2025 estimate. The projection reflects lower-than-expected payroll‑tax collections, diminished interest earnings, and reduced...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 24, 2026
Ultrasound Gives the Brain a Nudge in the Right Direction
Neuroscientist Soha Farboud demonstrated that focused ultrasound can instantly alter activity in the human frontal eye fields, biasing participants to look left or right in a computer task. The non‑invasive method delivers inaudible sound waves through the skull, reaching deep visual...
By Medical Xpress
News•Feb 24, 2026
Valved Holding Chambers Vary Significantly in the Treatment of Young Children with Respiratory Distress
A new multicenter CHAMBER trial published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that valved holding chambers (VHCs) used for inhaled salbutamol in children aged 0‑3 produce markedly different clinical outcomes. Children treated with a higher‑delivery VHC had a 20% hospital admission rate...
By Medical Xpress
News•Feb 24, 2026
AHA Urges Congress to Support Physicians, Access to Care in Statement for House Subcommittee Hearing
The American Hospital Association (AHA) urged Congress to expand Medicare‑funded residency slots by 14,000 over the next seven years and to modify visa rules so foreign‑trained physicians can serve in underserved areas without a mandatory home‑country return. It also called...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 24, 2026
First Solar Gets Access to Oxford PV Perovskite Patents
First Solar has signed a non‑exclusive licensing agreement with Oxford PV, granting access to the UK firm’s extensive perovskite patent portfolio and pending applications. The deal enables First Solar to develop and potentially manufacture perovskite‑based thin‑film photovoltaic modules for U.S....
By Solar Power World
News•Feb 24, 2026
Nafany's TDK Win ECL Season 51 Europe Cup 1
TDK captured the ESL Challenger League Season 51 Europe Cup 1 title, beating Alliance 2‑1 in the grand final and pocketing a $12,000 prize. The victory secures a spot at the Season 51 Europe Finals and adds 149 VRS points, propelling the squad...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Sega Deals: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Metaphor ReFantazio, and More for Cheap
Sega’s Lunar New Year sale, running through March 1, slashes prices on hundreds of titles across Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Switch 2. Discounts climb as high as 70 % off, spotlighting games like Metaphor: ReFantazio at $34.99 and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 24, 2026
WWE 2K26 Roster Revealed
2K Games unveiled the full WWE 2K26 roster, featuring over 300 wrestlers spanning current superstars, all‑time legends, and a debut Lucha Libre AAA contingent. The list includes marquee names such as Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, and The Rock, while also adding...
By Hardcore Gamer
News•Feb 24, 2026
IonQ Hires Trio of Dell Vets to Lead Federal Push
IonQ has bolstered its federal division by appointing three former Dell executives to senior roles, while former NGA director Robert Cardillo serves as executive chairman. Steve Harris will lead the go‑to‑market organization, Cameron Chehreh will head field engineering, and Mike...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 24, 2026
Air Force Test Pilots Used Tactical AI to Evade a Missile
Air Force test pilots used tactical AI on a Lockheed X‑62A Vista to autonomously evade a simulated surface‑to‑air missile, demonstrating rapid threat response without pilot input. The experiment, dubbed “Have Remy,” was disclosed by Skunk Works at the Air and...
By Defense One
News•Feb 24, 2026
Lockheed Debuts AI on F-35 Fighter Jet to Identify Targets
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated AI‑enhanced target identification on an F‑35 during the Project Overwatch flight test at Nellis Air Force Base. The machine‑learning model processed sensor data in real time and presented pilots with potential combat targets, marking the first...
By Defense News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Legislation to Kill Double Brokering Hits Senate Floor
The Senate has placed the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act on its calendar, restoring the FMCSA’s authority to levy civil penalties for unauthorized brokerage activities after a 2019 court decision stripped that power. The bill mandates a physical business...
By FreightWaves
News•Feb 24, 2026
Florida Carrier with 57 Drivers Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Standard Freight Logistics Inc., a St. Augustine‑based over‑the‑road carrier with 57 drivers and 49 power units, filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition in the Middle District of Florida. Court records list assets between $100,000 and $500,000 and liabilities from $500,000...
By FreightWaves
News•Feb 24, 2026
AF Common, Worsens Prognosis After Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma
A retrospective study of 801 multiple myeloma patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation found that 8.7% developed atrial fibrillation post‑procedure. Age over 65, prior paroxysmal AF, and obesity were independent risk factors, with a median onset of 13 days. Post‑transplant...
By TCTMD
News•Feb 24, 2026
Trash Pokémon Deserve Love, Too
The article celebrates the “trash” Pokémon—Grimer, Muk, Trubbish, Garbodor, Koffing and Weezing—highlighting their origins as sludge‑based creatures born from human waste. It contrasts these inanimate‑object Pokémon with the series’ animal, plant and mineral categories, noting their unique Pokédex lore. The...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Milk Signals Creative Shift Ahead of WTCE
Milk announced a comprehensive redesign of its adult amenity kits and children’s engagement kits ahead of WTCE 2026, emphasizing curated storytelling, tactile materials, and sustainable packaging. The new collections aim to extend well‑being and brand relevance beyond the flight, with...
By PAX International
News•Feb 24, 2026
MRI Safety Guidelines May Fall Short for Patients with Implanted Electrode Cuffs
University of Houston researchers warn that implanted nerve electrode cuffs can be unintentionally activated during MRI scans. Simulations show fast‑switching gradient fields and RF‑induced heating lower activation thresholds, sometimes below peripheral nerve stimulation limits. The findings suggest existing MRI‑conditional guidelines...
By Radiology Business
News•Feb 24, 2026
Panoro Energy ASA - Announcement of Fixed Income Investor Meetings
Panoro Energy ASA announced a series of fixed‑income investor meetings, appointing Arctic Securities and DNB Carnegie as joint bookrunners and SB1 Markets as co‑manager. The company is considering a $150 million tap issuance of its senior secured bond, pending market conditions...
By Euronext
News•Feb 24, 2026
Panoro Energy ASA - Contemplated USD 49 Million Private Placement to Finance Transformational Acquisition
Panoro Energy ASA announced a private placement of up to NOK 467 million (approximately USD 49 million) to help fund the acquisition of Kosmos International Petroleum’s 40.375% non‑operated interest in Block G offshore Equatorial Guinea. The offering consists of two tranches – a fully...
By Euronext
News•Feb 24, 2026
Casting News: Girls5eva Reunion On Cupertino, Aimee Lou Wood Is Jane Eyre, And More
Busy Philipps joins CBS’s upcoming legal drama "Cupertino" as Natalia, the ex‑wife of an AI billionaire seeking revenge. The series, created by Robert and Michelle King, pits two fired attorneys against Silicon Valley tech titans and received a series order...
By TVLine
News•Feb 24, 2026
As Its New Owners Take Over, EVO Announces More In-Person FGC Tournaments, Including A Stop In Saudi Arabia
Evolution Championship Series (Evo) has announced a major expansion under its new owners, Qiddiya Entertainment, adding tournaments in Saudi Arabia, China, Morocco, Brazil and Mexico while keeping legacy events in Vegas, Japan, France and Singapore unchanged. The rollout includes a...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 24, 2026
FDA Approves Drug for Adult and Pediatric Patients Aged 6 and Older with Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis
The FDA has granted approval for Dupixent (dupilumab) to treat allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) in adults and children six years and older, marking the first indication for this rare sinus disease. The approval follows a 52‑week trial that demonstrated significant...
By FDA
News•Feb 24, 2026
Mandatory Retirement Program for NY Employers Deadlines Begin in March 2026
Effective March 2026, New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program obligates private‑sector employers with ten or more New York employees and at least two years in business to either register for the state‑administered Roth IRA or certify an exemption. Registration requires using a unique...
By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Q&A: Palo Alto’s Eric Trexler Urges Identity-First, AI-Secure, Platformized Cyberdefenses
Eric Trexler, senior VP for the public sector at Palo Alto Networks, highlighted the federal government’s massive, fragmented cyber‑attack surface and the $27 billion FY 2025 cybersecurity budget, of which roughly $1.8 billion targets identity management. He noted that while agencies have made...
By FedTech Magazine
News•Feb 24, 2026
Americans Flock to Japan’s Ski Country for Good Snow and Delicious Food
Americans are increasingly traveling to Hokkaido, Japan, to escape poor snow conditions at U.S. resorts and enjoy abundant “Japow” powder. The island’s ski areas, including Niseko United’s four resorts, receive up to 50 feet of snowfall each year thanks to cold...
By The New York Times – Travel
News•Feb 24, 2026
Benefits Monthly Minute - February 2026
The Department of Labor settled with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan for $28.3 million plus a $2.8 million penalty, mandating reforms to its mental‑health provider network. The Fifth Circuit, in Parrott v. International Bancshares, applied the effective vindication doctrine to strike down arbitration...
By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Hycroft Mining Soars on Sprott Share Buy
Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott increased his stake in Hycroft Mining Holding by purchasing 150,000 shares at $42.05, bringing his ownership to roughly 44.5% of the company. The buy‑back sparked a more than 12% rally, pushing the stock to a one‑month...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 24, 2026
UV LED Prices Rising by 5% in Q1 Due to Increased Material and Labor Costs
TrendForce reports UV LED prices up 5% QoQ in Q1 2026 due to higher precious‑metal, raw‑material and labor costs. Customized UV‑A products see up to 5% quarter‑on‑quarter price gains. The market is projected to reach $215 million in 2026, delivering at least...
By Semiconductor Today
News•Feb 24, 2026
Additive Business Update: Formlabs, Materialise, Meltio, and More
The additive manufacturing sector shows cautious optimism in Q1 2026, highlighted by several strategic moves. Formlabs appointed former Cognex CEO Rob Willett to its board while longtime director Carl Bass stepped down. Hawk Ridge Systems expanded its portfolio by adding...
By Engineering.com
News•Feb 24, 2026
US Imposes Cyber-Related Sanctions on Russian, UAE Individuals and Entities
The U.S. Treasury announced cyber‑related sanctions on four individuals and three entities, including parties in Russia and the United Arab Emirates. The measures target those involved in acquiring and distributing malicious cyber tools that threaten U.S. national security. The sanctions...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 24, 2026
New York Times, AP, Guardian And Others Urge Court To Block FTC Probe Of Media Matters
Major news organizations, including The New York Times and the Associated Press, have filed an amicus brief urging the D.C. Circuit Court to block the Federal Trade Commission from resuming its investigation of Media Matters for America. The FTC’s demand...
By MediaPost
News•Feb 24, 2026
How the EU Could Unlock 22 Trillion Cubic Feet of Barents Gas
The European Union is reviewing its Arctic policy, and a tighter definition could unlock the Barents Sea’s estimated 22 trillion cubic feet of gas. Norway’s offshore fields could then supply 20‑30% of EU gas demand through 2050, offering a lower‑emission alternative...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 24, 2026
Entravision Finalizing Its Q4 2025 Earnings Release
Entravision Communications announced the date for its Q4 2025 earnings release. The results will be disclosed on the first Thursday of March, immediately after the NYSE closing bell. CEO Michael Christenson confirmed the schedule, giving investors a clear timeline. The...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 24, 2026
NETFLIX, PRIME VIDEO, DISNEY+ Hold Firm in Australia’s Streaming Race
JustWatch’s Q4 2025 data shows Australia’s streaming hierarchy remains largely unchanged, with Netflix holding the top spot at 22 percent engagement, followed closely by Prime Video at 20 percent and Disney+ at 19 percent. Local platform Stan posted a notable...
By TV Blackbox
News•Feb 24, 2026
Showcase Your Certifications: How an Updated Thomas Profile Connects You With the Right Buyers
ThomasNet has upgraded its supplier platform to make certifications a searchable attribute, allowing buyers to filter results by standards such as ISO, CMMC, FDA, and EPA. Suppliers can add credentials via the Company Profile Manager, choosing to upload certificates, link...
By Thomas Insights (Thomasnet)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Resilient. Putin Has Given Them No Other Choice.
The article argues that Ukrainian resilience is not a voluntary virtue but a forced response to Vladimir Putin’s relentless invasion, which seeks to erase Ukraine’s national identity. While global media celebrates the population’s courage, the resilience narrative can mask the urgent...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Feb 24, 2026
From The Special Counsel’s Office To The Campaign Trail: Former Trump Prosecutor Turns Firing Into Political Launchpad
J.P. Cooney, a former federal prosecutor who served as principal deputy to special counsel Jack Smith in two criminal cases against Donald Trump, says he was dismissed by the president for his commitment to the rule of law. Cooney is...
By Above the Law
News•Feb 24, 2026
MIW Releases 25th Gender Analysis Study
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) released its 25th annual gender analysis, tracking female leadership in U.S. commercial radio. The study shows women holding 22 % of general‑manager roles nationwide, up from 15 % in 2004, and 24 % in the top‑100...
By Radio World
News•Feb 24, 2026
Class Action Challenges DHS’ Use of Facial Recognition Against Protesters
A class action filed in Maine accuses the Department of Homeland Security of deploying the Mobile Fortify facial‑recognition app to photograph, scan and record protesters documenting immigration arrests, then threatening them with placement on a domestic‑terrorist watchlist. The complaint alleges systematic...
By Biometric Update