News•Feb 21, 2026
Safe Ultrasound Opens Brain Barrier via Tight Junctions
Researchers have detailed how focused ultrasound safely and reversibly opens the blood‑brain barrier by transiently reorganizing tight‑junction proteins. The study shows that pulsed ultrasound creates a brief paracellular window that permits therapeutic agents to reach brain tissue without causing inflammation or lasting damage. Barrier integrity is restored within hours, confirming a robust safety profile. These findings position ultrasound‑mediated delivery as a viable, non‑invasive platform for treating Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, brain tumors and other neurological disorders.
By Bioengineer.org
News•Feb 21, 2026
Final Fantasy VII Sells over 15.5 Million Copies (UPDATE)
Square Enix announced that the original Final Fantasy VII has now sold over 15.5 million copies worldwide, up from 15.1 million reported in June 2025. The figure counts only the classic game across all platforms, excluding any remakes or spin‑offs. This makes FFVII...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Patch in the Works to Address Progression Bug (UPDATE)
SEGA released patches for Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties on the Switch 2, addressing critical progression bugs that could trap players. In Yakuza Kiwami 3, loading a save in Purgatory during Chapter 9 altered the in‑game time and blocked the “Find Tamiya’s limousine” event. Dark Ties suffered...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Figure Technology Faces Major Data Breach Impacting Nearly One Million Customers
Figure Technology Solutions, the largest non‑bank home‑equity lender, disclosed a data breach affecting roughly 967,000 customer accounts. The breach resulted from a social‑engineering (vishing) attack on a single employee, allowing the ShinyHunters group to exfiltrate personal identifiers such as names,...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games Getting Physical/Digital Switch Release March 5, 2026 (UPDATE)
System 3 announced The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games for Nintendo Switch, slated for a March 5 2026 launch. The compilation bundles the three original Last Ninja titles, a Ninja Remix edition, and classic System 3 hits International Karate, IK+, and Bangkok Knights,...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Southwest Priority Credit Card Review: Earn 4X Points, Free Bag, Free Seats, Priority Boarding, And More
Southwest’s Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card carries a $229 annual fee but offers a hefty welcome package that includes a Companion Pass through Feb 2027 and 40,000 bonus points after $5,000 spend. Cardholders earn 4X points on Southwest purchases, 2X at gas stations...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 21, 2026
Zweih: "I Hoped We Were Going to Make One Playoff in the First Season; It's Insane"
PARIVISION upset MOUZ in a two‑map series to book a spot in the PGL Cluj‑Napoca grand final, marking the squad’s second major final appearance of the year. The team, led by captain Dzhami “Jame” Ali and newcomer Ivan “zweih” Gogin,...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 21, 2026
Ephrin-A1–EphA2 Signaling: New Fracture Prevention Target
Researchers have identified the Ephrin‑A1/EphA2 signaling axis as a promising therapeutic target for preventing osteoporotic fractures. Preclinical studies demonstrated that blocking EphA2 activity enhances bone formation and improves microarchitecture in mouse models of age‑related bone loss. The findings suggest that...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Feb 21, 2026
Niantic Recaps Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles
Niantic wrapped up Day One of Pokémon GO Fest: Kalos at the Rose Bowl, drawing over 10,000 trainers. A surprise Super Mega Raid featured Mega Dragonite, which will also appear during Mega Night on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday tickets sold out, while Sunday...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Defence at the Final Frontier: Space and U.S.-India Prospects
The $1.5 billion NISAR satellite, a joint NASA‑ISRO venture, showcases the deepening U.S.–India space partnership. India’s Make‑in‑India agenda is accelerating indigenous defense‑related space capabilities, from ISR payloads to resilient communications. Meanwhile, China’s anti‑satellite tests and Pakistan’s growing space ties heighten regional...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 21, 2026
Switch eShop Charts for Feb. 21st, 2026
Nintendo’s Switch eShop chart for February 21, 2026 reveals the platform’s top‑selling titles across all games and download‑only categories. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate leads the all‑games list, followed by a mix of flagship Nintendo franchises such as Pokémon Legends, Mario Galaxy, and...
By GoNintendo
News•Feb 21, 2026
Input Latency Sees Big Reduction for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Thanks to New Unofficial Mod
An unofficial “Latency Mod” released by modder BluJay reduces Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s input lag by roughly three frames offline and eliminates the additional four frames of artificial latency in online play. The change brings online responsiveness in line with...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 21, 2026
$5.2 Million NYC Restitution Deal Signals Tougher Oversight of Delivery Platforms
New York City officials announced a $5.2 million settlement with Uber Eats, Fantuan, and HungryPanda for violating the city’s Minimum Pay Rate for delivery workers, compensating over 49,000 workers and requiring Uber to reinstate up to 10,000 deactivated couriers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani...
By Total Food Service
News•Feb 21, 2026
Using NMOS and Ember+ to Control IP Codecs
Audio codec manufacturers are adopting open protocols NMOS and Ember+ to streamline IP‑based broadcast workflows. Tieline’s codecs now support NMOS IS‑04, IS‑05, and IS‑07 for discovery, connection management, and event handling, while Ember+ exposes a hierarchical parameter tree for granular...
By Radio World
News•Feb 21, 2026
99 Nights in the Forest Bat Guide
The 99 Nights in the Forest Bat is an invincible, blind enemy that appears only in the game’s underground Caves and Bat Caves. It attacks with a disorienting screech and summons cultist mobs, making direct combat futile. Because it cannot...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 21, 2026
Action Adventure Games Where You’re Actually the Villain
The DualShockers piece curates eight action‑adventure titles that cast the player as the story’s antagonist, from classic shooters like BioShock to indie horror such as Cry of Fear. Each entry highlights release data, platform reach, and how the game’s mechanics...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 21, 2026
The First Mewgenics DLC Is Already in the Works, but Its Devs Are Being "Pretty Careful" About Overcomplicating Things
Mewgenics developers Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel are already mapping out their first DLC, aiming for a modest release around the end of next year. They stress a cautious approach to UI expansion after community calls for clearer stats and...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 21, 2026
SpaceX Launches 25 More Starlink Satellites
SpaceX launched 25 additional Starlink satellites from Vandenberg aboard a Falcon 9, marking the booster B1063’s 31st flight and successful drone‑ship landing. The launch pushes SpaceX’s 2026 tally to 21 missions, outpacing all other providers combined. Reuse statistics place the B1063...
By Behind the Black
News•Feb 21, 2026
How to Get Iron in Starsand Island
Starsand Island introduces iron as a mid‑game crafting material, first found in the Dreamfall Garden section of the Moonlit Forest. Players must craft an Impulse Pickaxe to mine the grey‑hued ore, then use a Furnace II to smelt four ore and...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 21, 2026
Predator Spyware Hooks iOS SpringBoard to Hide Mic, Camera Activity
Intellexa’s Predator spyware can silently record iPhone camera and microphone feeds by hijacking iOS 14’s SpringBoard UI layer. Using a kernel‑level hook called HiddenDot::setupHook, the malware nullifies the SBSensorActivityDataProvider, preventing the green and orange privacy dots from ever lighting up. Jamf’s...
By BleepingComputer
News•Feb 21, 2026
How to Get Honeycomb in Starsand Island
Starsand Island players can harvest honeycomb by felling trees that host beehives, primarily near the southwest temple of Cloudrest Lake and on Windflute Island. Using the Impact Axe on Banyan trees or a Machete on White Fig trees drops a...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 21, 2026
Hooded Horse's New Strategy Game Menace Isn't XCOM, and That's Okay
Menace, the new turn‑based strategy from indie studio Hooded Horse, diverges from XCOM by delivering large‑scale, sci‑fi battles reminiscent of Company of Heroes. Each squad functions as a unit with up to eight soldiers, turning tactical teams into miniature armies....
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 21, 2026
What You Need To Know About Streaming UFC Fight Night: Strickland Vs. Hernandez On February 21
UFC Fight Night heads to Houston on February 21, 2026, featuring a middle‑weight showdown between former champion Sean Strickland and rising contender Anthony Hernandez. The entire event, from early prelims to the main card, streams live in the United States...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 21, 2026
Relief Might Be Fleeting for the Healthcare Industry After Supreme Court Strikes Down Most Tariffs
The Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that most Trump‑era tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are invalid, wiping out 25% duties on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 20% hike on China. Sector‑specific duties on steel, aluminum and...
By HFMA – Healthcare Financial Management Association
News•Feb 21, 2026
Myanmar Passenger Plane Struck in Alleged FPV Drone Attack at Myitkyina Airport
On 20 February 2026 an ATR‑72‑600 operated by Myanmar National Airlines was struck by an alleged first‑person‑view (FPV) drone while preparing for take‑off at Myitkyina Airport. The impact caused minor damage to the nose, mid‑body and tail, but no passengers or crew...
By sUAS News
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Secret Side of Mozambique: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About Nampula
Mozambique’s Nampula Province is emerging as a strategic tourism hub, leveraging its location along the northern development corridor and proximity to the deep‑water Nacala port. A World Bank‑financed masterplan is converting the Mossuril district into a high‑end resort destination, while...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Simpsons Is "Never Going to Do a Series Finale" To End the Show, Boss Says
The Simpsons hit its 800th episode, sparking speculation about the series’ end. Showrunner Matt Selman told The Wrap the show will not stage a traditional series finale; it will simply stop without a special goodbye. He likened the sitcom’s reset...
By Digital Spy – TV
News•Feb 21, 2026
Spear Training Codes February 2026
Roblox’s Spear Training has released a new promotional code, "release," which awards players 2.5k in‑game cash. The code can be redeemed through the game’s Shop > Codes interface, unlocking spears, eggs, and other performance boosts. Pocket Tactics highlights the ease...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 21, 2026
A New World of Warcraft Midnight Update Buffs Survivability for Squishies, but Nerfs Death Knights Again
Blizzard’s upcoming World of Warcraft Midnight update adds defensive buffs for the game’s most fragile classes—Mages, Monks and Priests—by increasing barrier absorption, damage reduction and shield size. At the same time, Unholy Death Knights lose a key survivability tool as the...
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Only Healthcare Stock I Would Buy and Never Sell Is Medtronic
Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical‑device makers, is refocusing on its highest‑margin, fastest‑growing businesses by spinning off its diabetes unit. The company continues to innovate, highlighted by the Hugo surgical robot, and has delivered 48 straight annual dividend increases,...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
News•Feb 21, 2026
Lenovo Alerts Partners to Looming Price Hikes on Consumer and Server Products — Soaring Memory Costs Drive the Surge
Lenovo warned its channel partners that select consumer PCs and server configurations will see price increases in March due to a sharp rise in DRAM and 3D NAND costs. Partners must place orders by February 25 and have them received by February 28...
By Tom's Hardware
News•Feb 21, 2026
Jefferies Raises Its Price Target on The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) to $81 and Maintains a Buy Rating
Jefferies raised its price target on The Williams Companies (WMB) to $81 from $78, maintaining a Buy rating after a strong analyst day. UBS also lifted its target to $89, citing a $7.3 billion power‑generation backlog that could generate $1.4 billion annual...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
News•Feb 21, 2026
Santorini Targets Overweight Tourists With Donkey Weight Limit
Greek authorities enforce a 100 kg weight limit on donkeys, horses, and mules used for tourist transport in Santorini. The rule, part of 2018 animal‑welfare legislation, aims to prevent spinal injuries and exhaustion caused by overloaded animals. Enforcement has been uneven,...
By Live and Let’s Fly
News•Feb 21, 2026
Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Not Bow to Pressure Amid US Nuclear Talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Tehran will not submit to external pressure as nuclear talks with the United States continue. He framed the stance as a defense of national sovereignty despite what he described as problems created by world...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 21, 2026
Mobility, the Combat Power Multiplier
The Modern War Institute paper argues that mobility is the decisive combat multiplier for the U.S. Army, linking historical setbacks to inadequate maneuverability and emphasizing lessons from past conflicts. It outlines how rapid movement expands firepower, accelerates decision cycles, and...
By RealClearDefense
News•Feb 21, 2026
U.S. F-16s and Chinese Jets Engage in Rare Mid-Air Standoff
U.S. Forces Korea deployed F‑16 fighter jets for a rare training sortie over the Yellow Sea, prompting a rapid response from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force. Chinese pilots scrambled their own jets, resulting in a brief mid‑air standoff that...
By RealClearDefense
News•Feb 21, 2026
American Airlines Expands Digital Self-Service for Baggage to Streamline the Airport Journey
American Airlines is rolling out digital self‑service options for checked baggage across its website, mobile app, and airport kiosks. Customers can now prepay for up to three bags at booking, make same‑day changes without agent assistance, and receive automatic refunds...
By Future Travel Experience
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Big Bang Theory Guest Star Who Almost Played Leonard Before Johnny Galecki
John Ross Bowie originally auditioned for the role of Leonard Hofstadter on *The Big Bang Theory*, a part that ultimately went to Johnny Galecki, who had been eyed for Sheldon before opting for Leonard. Galecki’s decision reshaped the show’s core...
By TVLine
News•Feb 21, 2026
All 18 Versions of the Intro Scene for Street Fighter 2: The World Warrior
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, originally released in 1991, has been ported to 18 distinct devices. The article catalogs each version’s opening cinematic, which depicts a street brawl between Scott and Max—characters never playable in the series. Visual quality...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 21, 2026
KYN: Favorable Outlook For This Monthly Paying Energy Infrastructure Fund
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (KYN) is rated a buy, delivering a 7.4% distribution yield and heavy exposure—95%—to mid‑stream energy equities that stand to benefit from AI‑driven electricity demand. The fund trades at a 12.14% discount to its net asset...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 21, 2026
Lufthansa Elevates Short-Haul Comfort with A320 Cabin Modernisation Programme
Lufthansa is retrofitting 38 Airbus A320s with Geven ergonomic seats, larger overhead bins and dual USB‑A/USB‑C ports, bringing short‑haul cabins in line with its long‑haul product standards. The new bins are 40% larger, allowing vertical luggage stowage and faster boarding....
By Future Travel Experience
News•Feb 21, 2026
EL AL Leaves 140 Suitcases Behind At LAX Over “Free Palestine” Stickers
On February 16, 2026, EL Al flight LY6 from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv was delayed after airport staff discovered "Free Palestine" stickers on 140 checked suitcases. The airline deemed each bag a security risk, requiring individual explosive screening, which extended...
By One Mile at a Time
News•Feb 21, 2026
Visual Drone Detection Moves Into Critical Infrastructure Playbooks
Unauthorized drone activity around critical infrastructure is surging, prompting agencies like CISA to issue updated guidance for operators. Incidents have risen dramatically—over 217% across facilities and up to 300% at European airports—driving demand for specialized visual detection systems. The global...
By The Robot Report
News•Feb 21, 2026
AI Data Centers Turn to High-Temperature Superconductors
AI‑driven hyperscale data centers are straining existing power grids, prompting Microsoft and other cloud providers to explore high‑temperature superconductors (HTS) as a replacement for copper wiring. Microsoft has pledged $75 million to Veir, a developer of REBCO‑based HTS tape, and is...
By IEEE Spectrum – Energy
News•Feb 21, 2026
Pharmacists Navigate an Evolving Immunotherapy Landscape in Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Oncology pharmacists are increasingly central to advanced non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) care, overseeing treatment selection, biomarker testing, and patient education. Recent data show cemiplimab improves overall survival both as monotherapy in high PD‑L1 tumors and when combined with chemotherapy...
By Pharmacy Times
News•Feb 21, 2026
What's the Point of a Space Station Around the Moon?
The Lunar Gateway, a planned orbiting space station, is a cornerstone of NASA’s Artemis program, intended to support crewed lunar missions, scientific research, and technology testing for future Mars trips. Although most international hardware has already been built and is...
By Space.com
News•Feb 21, 2026
Are the WNBA’s 9-Figure Losses What They Seem?
Negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBPA are stalled by disputed financials, with the league reporting a $50 million loss in 2024 and warning of "hundreds of millions" in losses under the union's latest proposal. Meanwhile, the league has collected nearly...
By Front Office Sports
News•Feb 21, 2026
Mobile Legends MPL PH Season 17 to Kick Off in March 2026 with Eight Partner Teams
Mobile Legends MPL PH Season 17 will launch in March 2026 and run through June, marking the tenth year of the franchise system. Eight franchise teams, including defending champion Team Liquid PH, will compete offline for domestic glory and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang...
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 21, 2026
United Airlines Strengthens Loyalty Proposition with Accelerated Miles and Exclusive Polaris Saver Access
United Airlines announced a suite of new MileagePlus cardholder perks designed to accelerate mileage earnings, lower award‑ticket costs, and unlock exclusive Polaris Saver inventory. Starting 2 April 2026, primary cardholders will earn up to double the miles on United flights and receive...
By Future Travel Experience
News•Feb 21, 2026
Amazon: AI-Assisted Hacker Breached 600 Fortinet Firewalls in 5 Weeks
Amazon’s Integrated Security team warned that a Russian‑speaking threat actor leveraged generative AI services to automate a campaign that compromised more than 600 FortiGate firewalls in 55 countries between Jan 11 and Feb 18, 2026. The attackers scanned for internet‑exposed management ports,...
By BleepingComputer