News•Feb 23, 2026
Soaring Tanker Costs Force West African Oil Price Cuts
West African crude traders are slashing discounts as freight rates to Asia surge to a five‑year peak and the Brent‑Dubai exchange‑for‑swaps (EFS) spread widens to about $2 per barrel. The higher shipping costs and broader EFS premium have pushed West African price differentials below $5 per barrel, eroding demand from Asian refiners. Nigerian and Angolan crudes have seen weaker offers, while Indian refiners increasingly source short‑haul Middle East barrels. Super‑tanker earnings on the Gulf‑to‑China lane hit $157,358 daily, underscoring the cost pressure on West African exports.
By gCaptain
News•Feb 23, 2026
600+ FortiGate Devices Hacked by AI-Armed Amateur
A financially motivated, Russian‑speaking threat actor used generative AI services to compromise more than 600 Fortinet FortiGate firewalls worldwide between January and February. The campaign avoided exploiting software vulnerabilities, instead leveraging exposed management ports and reused credentials with single‑factor authentication,...
By Dark Reading
News•Feb 23, 2026
Gen AI Is Coming for Medical Bills; 3 Ways to Prepare
Patients are turning to generative AI tools like ChatGPT to question and dramatically reduce their medical bills, with high‑profile cases showing savings of over $150,000. OpenAI reports nearly 2 million weekly messages about health insurance, indicating a surge in consumer‑driven AI...
By HFMA – Healthcare Financial Management Association
News•Feb 23, 2026
David Ellison's Paramount Has some Breathing Room in Its Quest to Buy WBD Despite a Pressing Deadline
Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, is still courting Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) even though a shareholder vote is set for March 20. Netflix, the rival bidder, gave WBD a one‑week waiver on exclusivity, allowing direct talks with Paramount but...
By Business Insider – Finance
News•Feb 23, 2026
STAT+: Bayer Sues J&J over ‘False and Misleading Claims’ About Competing Prostate Cancer Treatments
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, accusing the latter of false advertising around its prostate‑cancer drug Erleada. Bayer claims J&J’s February 2 press release and website slides used flawed data to portray Erleada as more effective...
By STAT News — Pharma
News•Feb 23, 2026
BEWI Invest - Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
BEWI Invest has published its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 financial results, delivering a consolidated view of the company’s performance for the period. The filing, filed on the Oslo Børs and Euronext Oslo platforms, includes detailed income statements, balance sheet data,...
By Euronext
News•Feb 23, 2026
Bostopia’s Evan George Serves Boston Daily News From a Lefty Perspective
Boston native Evan George has built a daily news brand, Bostopia, delivering Boston headlines in 60‑second TikTok videos. Leveraging his background in political organizing and a graduate education in sociology, he walks the city, cites local journalists, and adds a...
By Nieman Lab
News•Feb 23, 2026
ONC Contest: Make Patient-Exported EHI More Usable
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has launched the EHIgnite Challenge, a $490,000 competition aimed at turning raw patient‑exported electronic health information into usable, actionable insights. Phase 1, closing May 13, 2026, seeks concept and design submissions that provide...
By Healthcare Innovation
News•Feb 23, 2026
A Big Week For A Tex-Mex Fast Casual Giant
Chipotle topped spot‑cable advertising for the week of Feb 16‑22, 2026, ranking only behind NCAA basketball promos on iHeartMedia’s Media Monitors. The fast‑casual chain out‑performed traditional advertisers such as Liberty Mutual, Progressive, and Chase, which also posted strong activity. Spot‑television rankings...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Forza Horizon 6 Dev Explains Campaign Progression & How You Can 'Deliver Food As A Side Hustle'
Playground Games revealed that Forza Horizon 6 will reintroduce a seven‑step Festival Wristband system, requiring players to earn each wristband before accessing higher‑tier cars, with hypercars unlocked only after the Purple Wristband. The game also adds a Discover Japan mechanic that...
By Pure Xbox
News•Feb 23, 2026
Joseph Gatti Joins Morgan Lewis as Structured Finance Partner
Morgan Lewis announced the addition of Joseph Gatti as a partner in its structured transactions practice, based in Washington, D.C. Gatti brings deep experience in structuring and executing asset‑backed securities, particularly single‑family residential assets and mortgage deals. He arrives from Amherst Residential, where...
By Asset Securitization Report
News•Feb 23, 2026
Kazakhstan to Supply Fresh Uranium to India Under New Deal to Fuel Nuclear Power Plants
Kazakhstan’s state‑controlled miner Kazatomprom announced a new contract to supply fresh uranium to India, reinforcing the latter’s nuclear fuel pipeline. The deal follows earlier agreements that delivered 2,100 tonnes in 2009 and 5,000 tonnes between 2015‑19. While exact volumes were...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 23, 2026
Let’s Get This Place Spiffed Up
Radio stations face mounting obsolete gear as technology advances, prompting a shift toward leaner facilities and consolidation. The article outlines a step‑by‑step plan for inventory audits, staff communication, and systematic removal of outdated equipment. It emphasizes documentation, recycling, and potential...
By Radio World
News•Feb 23, 2026
First Indian Diesel Cargo Arrives in Europe After New Russian Sanctions Take Effect
A tanker chartered by Reliance delivered about 100,000 tons of diesel to Rotterdam, marking the first Indian petroleum fuel cargo to reach the Amsterdam‑Rotterdam‑Antwerp hub since the EU imposed sanctions on Russian‑crude derived products. The vessel, Proteus Bohemia, loaded in India’s...
By gCaptain
News•Feb 23, 2026
MSC Cruises Expands Entertainment with AI Robotics, New Game Shows and More
MSC Cruises is overhauling its 2026 entertainment slate, adding AI‑powered robotic dogs and humanoid robots, new original game shows, and refreshed music and production shows across its fleet. The pilot on MSC Bellissima will expand to Asian sailings and the...
By Recommend
News•Feb 23, 2026
Can Marine to Deploy Eutelsat OneWeb for Asia-Pacific Maritime Connectivity Services
Singapore‑based Can Marine announced a multi‑year agreement to leverage Eutelsat’s OneWeb low‑Earth‑orbit satellite constellation for maritime connectivity across the Asia‑Pacific region. The partnership will serve merchant shipping and offshore energy customers, providing end‑to‑end satellite communications, network design, and support. Financial...
By Via Satellite
News•Feb 23, 2026
AKTG Expands Leadership Roles to Support Brand Growth
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) has reorganized its trade sales leadership across the Americas, appointing Debra Fox as Chief Sales Officer – Trade. Fox now oversees global trade sales for all AKTG brands, reporting directly to CEO Cristina Levis....
By Recommend
News•Feb 23, 2026
King of Meat Cancelled
Glowmade and Amazon Games announced the multiplayer action title King of Meat in August 2025, promising vibrant combat and user‑generated dungeons. The game launched on several platforms but struggled to attract a sustainable player base. Development of a Nintendo Switch...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 23, 2026
Frozen Food Is Becoming the Main Dish at Home
The fourth edition of the “Power of Frozen in Retail” report shows frozen foods have moved from a side option to a core component of American meal planning. Usage rose to 40% of shoppers buying frozen every few days or...
By Supermarket News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Securing the Future of the Orbital Environment
Industry briefings under the "Securing the Future of Space" campaign stress a sovereign‑commercial nexus to protect an increasingly congested Low Earth Orbit. Experts like Dr. Moriba Jah advocate a shift from space conquest to environmental stewardship, leveraging AI to monitor...
By SatNews
News•Feb 23, 2026
Spotlight Series: Jacaruso Enterprises
Jacaruso Enterprises, featured in Hotel Business’s Spotlight Series, is redefining hotel sales operations through AI‑enabled solutions. VP of Bold Moves, April Eskelson, explained how the company’s Lead Shark platform equips hotel partners with real‑time business intelligence. She highlighted AI tools...
By Hotel Business
News•Feb 23, 2026
The Dune Spice Wars Dev Just Put Out a Demo for Its New Online Space Crafting Game, and Yes, It...
Shiro Games, known for Northgard and Evoland, has launched a public demo of SpaceCraft, an online interplanetary crafting game that features seamless travel between space and planetary surfaces. The demo drops players into the Solar Alpha system where they can...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 23, 2026
US Pulling Non-Essential Staff From Embassy in Beirut Amid Iran Tensions
The U.S. State Department is withdrawing non‑essential personnel and their families from the embassy in Beirut as tensions with Iran rise. Roughly 50 staff members have been evacuated, though a core diplomatic team remains on site to maintain operations. The...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 23, 2026
Penn Settles Long-Running Fight With Activist Investor
Penn Entertainment announced the appointment of three independent directors—Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox and Fabio Schiavolin—expanding its board from eight to eleven members and ending a two‑year dispute with activist investor HG Vora Capital Management. In exchange, Vora withdrew the lawsuit it...
By Front Office Sports
News•Feb 23, 2026
FFXI and FFXIV Square Enix Account Security Question and Answer Removed
Square Enix announced that the security question and answer tied to Square Enix Accounts for Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV will be retired on February 24, 2026. Players will not need to remember or re‑enter this credential, and...
By Siliconera
News•Feb 23, 2026
Röchling Automotive to Supply TPC Intrusion Protection Plates for European EV OEM
Röchling Automotive announced an expanded partnership with a major European electric‑vehicle OEM to supply composite intrusion‑protection plates across an entire platform beginning in 2027. The plates use a sandwich structure of unidirectional glass‑fiber‑reinforced thermoplastic tapes, delivering high impact resistance while...
By CompositesWorld
News•Feb 23, 2026
China's Mysterious Shenlong Space Plane Recently Launched on Its 4th Mission. What Is It Doing up There?
China’s reusable Shenlong space plane lifted off from Jiuquan on Feb 6, 2026, marking its fourth orbital mission. The vehicle’s prior flights ranged from a two‑day test to multi‑year stays, each releasing one or more satellites. Unlike the U.S. X‑37B, Shenlong...
By Space.com
News•Feb 23, 2026
‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Review: Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe Rake in the Laughs
NBC’s new sitcom “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” stars Tracy Morgan as a disgraced former NFL star who hires Oscar‑winner Daniel Radcliffe to document his redemption. Created by Robert Carlock and Sam Means, with Tina Fey as executive producer, the series blends...
By IndieWire
News•Feb 23, 2026
NBCUniversal Brings Top Titles to London TV Screenings
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution used this year’s London TV Screenings to debut three flagship series – the ensemble drama The Five-Star Weekend starring Jennifer Garner, the high‑octane thriller Prisoner featuring Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle, and the character‑driven comedy Dog Park....
By World Screen
News•Feb 23, 2026
RAIN Notes: February 23
HeartMedia’s new study defines a growing audience – bicultural Latinos who identify equally as American and Hispanic – and highlights their media habits. Radio remains dominant, reaching nine‑in‑ten of this group each month, while 90% regularly consume English‑language content and...
By RAIN News
News•Feb 23, 2026
McLarens Names Former Crisis24 Exec to Lead Crisis Management
McLarens has appointed former Crisis24 executive Kevin Moran as executive general adjuster and U.S. team lead for malicious assailant, war, terrorism and political violence within its crisis management practice. The newly created role will oversee incident investigation and insurance reporting...
By Business Insurance
News•Feb 23, 2026
26North’s Josh Harris: Retail Capital Presents ‘Recipe for Problems’
Josh Harris of 26North warned that blending unaccredited investor capital with wealth‑managed funds in mixed‑regulation vehicles creates systemic risk. At PEI Group's NEXUS 2026 conference, he argued that such structures could trigger regulatory backlash and erode confidence in private markets....
By Private Equity International
News•Feb 23, 2026
Value-Based Models, Medicaid Driving Palliative Care Changes in 2026
In 2026, value‑based reimbursement models and expanding Medicaid coverage are reshaping palliative care delivery. State initiatives in California, Hawaii and New Jersey signal growing payer acceptance, while partnerships with ACOs are establishing benchmarks for sustainable financing. Industry leaders note a...
By Hospice News
News•Feb 23, 2026
Zaxbys Launches a Dry Rub Lineup
Zaxby’s has turned its experimental dry‑rub flavors into a permanent menu offering, debuting garlic parmesan, Nashville Hot and lemon pepper rubs. The rubs can be applied to Chicken Fingerz, wings, fries or bundled in meal combos, expanding the chain’s flavor...
By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
News•Feb 23, 2026
UK Hotel Market Stabilizes with Short-Stay Demand and Diverse Booking Channels
SiteMinder’s 2026 Hotel Booking Trends report shows the UK hotel market has settled into a new normal defined by strong short‑stay demand and a largely domestic guest base. Short stays account for 80.5% of nights, while domestic travelers represent roughly...
By Hotel News Resource
News•Feb 23, 2026
Data to Decisions in an Instant
Retail executives at the FMI Midwinter Conference warned that the rise of agentic commerce will collapse the traditional lag between data collection and purchasing decisions. Generative AI agents embedded in phones and devices will make instant, autonomous buying choices, shifting...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 23, 2026
Camping as a Strategic Asset in Tourism Supply and Rural Sustainable Development
Spain’s camping sector has shifted from tents to high‑comfort bungalows, glamping units and motorhome facilities, with tents now representing less than 5% of the market. This evolution aligns with growing traveler demand for nature‑based experiences that combine hotel‑level comfort, flexibility...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 23, 2026
SPI International & A1 Group Launch FilmBox+ in Southeast Europe
SPI International has rolled out its FilmBox+ streaming service in Bulgaria and Serbia through a partnership with telecom operator A1 Group. The launch builds on FilmBox+'s existing presence in Poland, Hungary and Romania, extending the brand’s reach in Southeast Europe....
By World Screen
News•Feb 23, 2026
Why Red Teaming Is Vital for Health Systems, and Not Just for Cybersecurity
Red‑team exercises simulate real cyber‑attacks to test how healthcare organizations respond under pressure. Pieter Ceelen of Fortra explains that these engagements uncover hidden vulnerabilities such as credential sharing, unpatched legacy medical IoT, and unclear emergency procedures like shutting down internet...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 23, 2026
RLI Now Has ‘A++’ Rating From AM Best
AM Best upgraded RLI Group’s financial strength ratings to A++ and its long‑term issuer credit ratings to aa+, reflecting superior balance‑sheet fundamentals and capital management. The insurer reported $1.9 billion policyholder surplus and $264.2 million underwriting income for 2025, marking the 30th consecutive...
By Carrier Management
News•Feb 23, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Cheap Suppliers: Why Ignoring Human Rights Threatens Apparel Resilience
The apparel sector faces mounting regulatory pressure as the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and EU Forced Labour and Deforestation regulations demand rigorous supply‑chain due diligence. Companies relying on cheap, subcontracted factories risk product seizures, fines, and reputational damage...
By Sourcing Journal
News•Feb 23, 2026
Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply - By Katy Black
Park City is witnessing a surge of residential and hotel construction, highlighted by Deer Valley’s East Village project that will deliver 800 hotel rooms and 1,700 luxury units. The region’s skiable acreage will near 20,000 acres, outpacing the combined terrain...
By Hotel News Resource
News•Feb 23, 2026
Creatorville Appoints Head of Content
Maryana Brown has been appointed head of content at Creatorville, bringing a multi‑award‑winning background in platform‑native productions across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and podcasts. Previously, she held senior roles at LADbible Group and Strong Watch Studios, where she launched high‑view formats....
By World Screen
News•Feb 23, 2026
Flexible Force Fields Can Protect Our Return to the Moon
Lunar dust remains a critical obstacle for sustained human activity on the Moon, prompting research into flexible electrodynamic dust shields (EDS). Georgia Tech researchers demonstrated two curved‑surface EDS designs—copper‑polyimide and chemically modified reduced graphene oxide (CMrGO)—that can repel dust under...
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 23, 2026
First Brands Adequate Protection Fight with Evolution Yields Appellate Court Ruling Friendly to Allegedly Secured Lenders – Legal Analysis
An appellate court in the Southern District of Texas ruled that a creditor’s prima facie showing of a security interest entitles it to adequate protection under Chapter 11, remanding the First Brands‑Evolution dispute back to the bankruptcy court for further...
By Creditflux
News•Feb 23, 2026
Curiosity Rover Captures Martian Spiderwebs up Close
NASA’s Curiosity rover has spent six months examining Martian boxwork formations—low ridges resembling spiderwebs—on Mount Sharp. High‑resolution Mastcam images reveal ridges 1‑2 meters tall with sand‑filled hollows, confirming that ancient groundwater flowed later than previously believed. Drill samples from ridge tops,...
By Phys.org - Space News
News•Feb 23, 2026
ABC Orders Tasma Walton’s WA Crime Drama Pilli Sisters PI to Series
ABC has ordered a six‑part crime drama titled Pilli Sisters PI, created and written by actress‑author Tasma Walton. The series follows Indigenous sisters running a private investigation firm in Fremantle, Western Australia, and will be filmed across the state. Production...
By TV Blackbox
News•Feb 23, 2026
Securities and Exchange Commission Schedules Roundtable to Discuss “Retailization” Of Private Securities
The SEC will host a Private Markets Roundtable on March 4, 2026 to discuss the retailization of private securities. Currently, non‑accredited investors are limited to Reg A and Reg CF, while most private offerings remain inaccessible. Pending legislation could relax accredited‑investor thresholds, adding a...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 23, 2026
Connecting Revenue and Profitability: Flow Through and Flex Explained
The article introduces Flow Through and Flex as complementary metrics that translate hotel revenue changes into profitability outcomes. Flow Through measures the percentage of incremental revenue that becomes gross operating profit, while Flex gauges how well a property shields profit...
By Hotel News Resource
News•Feb 23, 2026
Namibia: Record Production At B2gold As Open Pit Winds Down
B2Gold’s Otjikoto Mine in Namibia delivered 199,139 ounces of gold in 2025, hitting the top of its guidance range and helping the company post a record $3.06 billion in revenue. The firm’s three flagship mines collectively produced 926,434 ounces, while a...
By AllAfrica – Mining