News•Feb 20, 2026
GoDaddy’s Integration and Other Digital Transactions News Briefs From 2/20/26
GoDaddy announced an integration with Salesforce’s MuleSoft Agent Fabric to authenticate AI agents before they access sensitive corporate data. Advent International agreed to sell its Argentine payments firms Newpay and Group Prisma to Visa, expanding Visa’s footprint in Latin America. UATP partnered with credential‑less payment provider Mica to allow merchants to allocate a single booking across multiple payment types without delaying settlement, while Humanity Protocol introduced proof‑of‑trust technology that lets online firms verify user data without storing personal information. Western Union reported a 5% decline in quarterly revenue and a 70% drop in net income, and confirmed the pending $500 million acquisition of International Money Express in Q2.
By Digital Transactions
News•Feb 20, 2026
The Best SSDs for the Steam Deck
The article benchmarks a range of M.2 2230 SSDs to identify the best upgrades for Valve’s Steam Deck handheld PC. It crowns the Corsair MP600 Mini as the overall winner, while the Crucial P310 delivers the strongest price‑per‑gigabyte value and the...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 20, 2026
Rob Wiseman Named CEO of Classical KING
Classical KING announced that Rob Wiseman will assume the chief executive officer position on March 10, succeeding long‑time leader Brenda Barnes. Wiseman, who joined the Seattle‑based public radio station in 2024 as chief advancement officer, brings a track record in development...
By Current
News•Feb 20, 2026
Steam Deck OLED Facing Stock Shortages Due to Memory Supply Issues
Valve confirmed that the Steam Deck OLED is experiencing intermittent stock shortages across several regions, driven by a global crunch on memory and storage components. The shortage stems from soaring DRAM and NAND prices as AI data centers hoard chips,...
By VideoGamer.com
News•Feb 20, 2026
Extreme Hospitality Adds The Franklin on Rittenhouse to Portfolio
Extreme Hospitality has incorporated The Franklin on Rittenhouse, a 20‑room boutique lifestyle hotel in Center City Philadelphia, into its managed portfolio. The property boasts individually decorated guestrooms and a Prohibition‑themed speakeasy, the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company, reflecting a rebellious...
By Hotel Business
News•Feb 20, 2026
The Space Race Is Being Rewritten by AI – and Europe Risks Falling Behind
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping satellite operations, enabling real‑time capacity management and on‑orbit data processing. Smaller, agile constellations now require decision speeds that outpace human operators, prompting a shift toward AI‑driven bandwidth allocation and autonomous payload control. By processing imagery...
By EU-Startups
News•Feb 20, 2026
Onza Distribution Unveils MIP LONDON Slate
Onza Distribution is showcasing three flagship series—Neuer, Vulnerables and I Give You My Life—at MIP London, emphasizing that each title has already delivered strong ratings in its home market. Neuer, a procedural thriller, was Slovakia’s most‑watched series and performed well on...
By World Screen
News•Feb 20, 2026
Feb. 20, 1962: John Glenn’s First Trip to Space
On February 20, 1962, NASA launched Mercury‑Atlas 6, sending John Glenn aboard the Friendship 7 capsule into orbit. Glenn completed three Earth orbits in 4 hours 55 minutes, becoming the first American to orbit the planet. The mission faced a sensor fault and required manual piloting for the...
By Astronomy Magazine
News•Feb 20, 2026
Evolving Frontline Treatment Strategies in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Frontline treatment of diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is shifting from traditional R‑CHOP toward targeted and bispecific antibody‑based regimens. The POLARIX phase‑3 trial demonstrated that Pola‑R‑CHP improves progression‑free survival, particularly in activated‑B‑cell (ABC) disease and older patients. Early phase studies...
By Pharmacy Times
News•Feb 20, 2026
Alliant 3's Award Process Starts to Roll
The General Services Administration (GSA) announced the first round of Alliant 3 awards, naming 43 contractors with a plan to select up to 76 firms. Alliant 3, a 10‑year, unlimited‑ceiling vehicle, replaces the $83 billion‑sized Alliant 2 contract and targets a broad...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 20, 2026
Hargreaves Lansdown Ad Focuses on the Value of Experience in Changing Times
UK investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown launched a new television advertisement created by Wonderhood Studios that emphasizes the value of experience in today’s rapidly changing financial landscape. The spot portrays seasoned advisors guiding clients through market turbulence, positioning experience as a competitive...
By Campaign UK
News•Feb 20, 2026
Latin America's Cyber Maturity Lags Threat Landscape
Intel 471’s 2025 report shows Latin America’s cyber‑maturity is improving but the region faces a rapidly intensifying threat landscape. Ransomware incidents jumped 78% year‑over‑year, with more than 450 breaches recorded, while Brazil alone accounted for 30% of ransomware and extortion attacks....
By Dark Reading
News•Feb 20, 2026
‘Targeted Injection of Capacity’ Into Vietnam, Thailand Reshapes Ocean Networks
Ocean Alliance is injecting targeted capacity into Vietnam and Thailand in its Day 10 network update, turning ports like Haiphong and Laem Chabang into core deep‑sea origins. The shift adds four trans‑Pacific services to Haiphong and doubles West‑Coast sailings from Laem Chabang, while...
By Sourcing Journal
News•Feb 20, 2026
Around the Commercial Drone Industry: Training Schools, New NPRM Comments, El Paso Airport Closure
A new UAS training centre at West Wales Airport aims to certify over 120 drone operators in 2026, offering hands‑on and simulator instruction for both line‑of‑sight and BVLOS flights. The FAA briefly reopened comments on its Part 108 BVLOS NPRM, drawing...
By Commercial UAV News (if feed accessible)
News•Feb 20, 2026
TALKERS Magazine Enthusiastically Supports the 2026 IBS Conference in New York as Its Presenting Sponsor
TALKERS magazine is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) conference in New York, marking its second consecutive year of support. The three‑day event, held Feb. 19‑21 at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel, brings roughly a thousand...
By Talkers
News•Feb 20, 2026
How Part 108 Could Shape Global BVLOS Regulation
The FAA is finalizing Part 108, a performance‑based rule that will govern beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Unlike Part 107’s waiver‑heavy approach, Part 108 offers a scalable certification model focused on safety outcomes such as detect‑and‑avoid, airworthiness, and uncrewed traffic management. Because the United...
By Commercial UAV News (if feed accessible)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Rural Virginia FM Poised To Trade Hands After Failed Deal
A Class A FM station serving Virginia’s Appalachian border with Kentucky has been sold to the Somerset Educational Broadcasting Foundation, pending FCC approval. The deal replaces a 2024 transaction that fell through, marking the station’s first change of hands in...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 20, 2026
SABO SEZ: Anarchy Wins in Radio
Walter Sabo announced he will speak at the IBS New York 2026 conference, urging college students to consider radio careers. He argues that radio uniquely lets newcomers launch ideas on air instantly, unlike the corporate‑controlled environments of TV and film....
By Talkers
News•Feb 20, 2026
PBS Kids Official Visits Arkansas as Campaign Aims to Keep Public Television Affiliation
PBS Kids senior vice president Sara DeWitt visited Little Rock to headline a public forum organized by the newly formed Friends of Arkansas PBS. The group, chaired by former first ladies Gay White and Barbara Pryor, is urging the Arkansas...
By Current
News•Feb 20, 2026
Dr. Asa Andrew Guests on TALKERS MEDIA YouTube Channel Podcast
Dr. Asa Andrew, known as “America’s Health Coach,” appeared as this week’s guest on Talkers Media’s YouTube podcast “Up Close Far Out.” Host Michael Harrison guided a conversation that covered health‑care trends, personal motivation, multi‑platform branding, and the niche world...
By Talkers
News•Feb 20, 2026
European Security Needs Turkey
Europe faces its most serious security shortfall in decades as reliance on U.S. defense guarantees wanes. The article argues that strategic autonomy must include re‑engaging Turkey, NATO’s most capable land force and a pivotal regional actor. It highlights the Trump...
By Project Syndicate — Economics
News•Feb 20, 2026
Top News/Talk Media Stories This Past Week (February 16-20, 2026)
In the week of February 16‑20, 2026, talk‑radio audiences tuned in to a diverse slate of headlines that shaped the national conversation. Data from TALKERS shows that the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations, including executive resignations and the arrest...
By Talkers
News•Feb 20, 2026
India Grants One-Month Extension to Russian Marine Insurers
India extended permission for four Russian marine insurers for one month, allowing them to continue covering tankers calling at Indian ports. The extension comes as India remains the top buyer of Russian seaborne crude in 2025, while facing U.S. pressure...
By gCaptain
News•Feb 20, 2026
Activity Picking up at Calgary CF Market Mall and CF Chinook Centre
Calgary’s CF Market Mall and CF Chinook Centre are seeing a surge in leasing activity as Cadillac Fairview secures new retailers and brand expansions. Recent deals include Samsung, La Vie en Rose doubling its footprint, and first‑to‑market concepts like The...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 20, 2026
Nanozyme Aptasensor: A Breakthrough in S. Aureus Diagnostics
Researchers have unveiled a nanozyme‑aptamer colorimetric array that classifies Staphylococcus aureus strains with 100% accuracy, including methicillin‑resistant variants. The platform couples gold‑nanoparticle nanozymes with four strain‑specific aptamers, producing distinct color fingerprints that are decoded by hierarchical clustering and linear discriminant...
By AZoNano
News•Feb 20, 2026
Media Deals Value Surges to $250 Billion Last Year, Driven by Netflix-Warner Bros., Premium Content
Media M&A value surged to nearly $250 billion in 2025, more than double the prior year, even as deal count fell 10.1 %. The jump was anchored by two mega‑transactions: Netflix’s $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and a $55 billion take‑private of Electronic Arts....
By The Hollywood Reporter (Business)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Insight Works Releases Quality Inspector v7.25 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Insight Works announced Quality Inspector version 7.25 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, adding several workflow‑centric enhancements. Inspectors can now log test results directly from Microsoft Teams via adaptive cards, and grade‑based blocking rules tighten control over sales order releases and outbound...
By Manufacturing Tomorrow
News•Feb 20, 2026
UK and European Allies to Develop Low-Cost Air Defence Weapons to Protect NATO Skies
Britain and its European Group of Five partners – France, Germany, Italy and Poland – have launched the Low‑Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms (LEAP) initiative to create affordable, AI‑driven air‑defence weapons. The first system, a lightweight surface‑to‑air missile targeting drones...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Airbus Reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 Results
Airbus announced FY2025 results, delivering 793 commercial jets and generating €73.4 billion in revenue, a 6% year‑on‑year increase. Adjusted EBIT rose 33% to €7.1 billion, while net income grew 23% to €5.2 billion and EPS to €6.61. The order backlog hit a record...
By Airbus – Newsroom
News•Feb 20, 2026
Airbus Granted Transport Canada Type Certification for the H175
Airbus Helicopters received Transport Canada type certification for its H175, clearing the path for Canadian market entry. The super‑medium rotorcraft is positioned for diverse roles such as energy, search‑and‑rescue, EMS, and defence. With the Helionix avionics suite, the H175 offers...
By Airbus – Newsroom
News•Feb 20, 2026
Beyond the Cockpit: How Virtual Reality Is Redefining Pilot Training for the H125
Airbus Helicopters and Loft Dynamics have launched a high‑fidelity virtual‑reality (VR) flight simulator for the H125, featuring a 3‑D headset, full‑scale cockpit replica, and motion‑vibration feedback. The portable system can be installed at operator sites, expanding access beyond the Marignane...
By Airbus – Newsroom
News•Feb 20, 2026
Dusit Thani Maldives Welcomes Michelin-Starred Chef Christophe Chiavola
Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island will host Michelin‑starred Chef Christophe Chiavola for a five‑day culinary residency from 5 to 10 March 2026. The program features four intimate events—a masterclass by the ocean, an island‑produce workshop, a sunset cocktail‑dinner, and a one‑night‑only...
By Breaking Travel News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Nintendo Publishes Pokemon FireRed & Pokemon LeafGreen Switch FAQ
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen will debut on the Nintendo eShop on Pokémon Day, February 27, 2026. The titles are faithful ports of the original Game Boy Advance releases, with connectivity shifted to the Switch’s built‑in local wireless and GameChat...
By My Nintendo News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Ampyr Solar Europe Acquires UK Solar Farm Project
Ampyr Solar Europe announced it has acquired the East Yorkshire Solar Farm from BOOM Power, a 530 MWp photovoltaic project that will supply electricity to roughly 100,000 households. The farm, classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, received its Development Consent...
By Power Technology
News•Feb 20, 2026
Lunar Teams Up with Wolt on Subscription Benefit Expansion
Lunar, the Nordic challenger bank, has signed a strategic partnership with delivery platform Wolt across Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The deal embeds Wolt+ unlimited delivery into Lunar’s top‑tier Unlimited (personal) and Limitless (business) subscription plans, while lower‑tier customers can redeem...
By The Fintech Times
News•Feb 20, 2026
CHS Could Slow Pace of Divestitures as It Makes Progress Paying Debt
Community Health Systems (CHS) announced it will decelerate its aggressive divestiture program as it focuses on strengthening core markets. The for‑profit hospital chain has cut its debt leverage to 6.6× in 2025, down from 7.4× the year before, and boosted...
By Healthcare Dive (Industry Dive)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Orbital Data, Niche Markets Give Space Solar a New Shimmer
Space‑based solar power (SBSP) is shifting from grand‑scale grid concepts to niche markets such as orbital data centers, remote military sites, and lunar installations. Startups like Aetherflux and Overview Energy are leveraging laser‑based power‑beaming and large‑satellite designs, backed by DoD...
By Payload
News•Feb 20, 2026
B.C. Snooping Scandal Puts Workplace Privacy – and Employer Liability – Under Microscope
A British Columbia privacy commissioner report revealed 36 healthcare workers accessed patient records in 71 separate incidents, highlighting a broader issue of employee snooping. Privacy lawyer Lyndsay Wasser says such unauthorized access is common across sectors, not limited to high‑profile...
By Canadian HR Reporter
News•Feb 20, 2026
Surface Design Show 2026 Attracts 6,000+ Visitors as ‘Material Evolution’ Drives Innovation
From 3‑5 February, the Surface Design Show in London attracted over 6,000 visitors and 180 exhibitors showcasing cutting‑edge surface and material innovations. New collaborations with RIBA and the introduction of a Workshop Stage and Sustainability Trail emphasized the event’s ‘Material...
By A1 Retail Magazine (UK)
News•Feb 20, 2026
ETGIRS 2026: Growth at What Cost? CEOs of Home Centre and USPA Call Time on Vanity Expansion
At the ETGIRS 2026 Leadership Trialogue, Home Centre CEO Jayanti Ganguly and USPA chief Amitabh Suri warned that unchecked store‑count growth is no longer a viable strategy. Both leaders emphasized profitability, brand equity and selective premium locations over blind expansion. Ganguly...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 20, 2026
CIRO Hands Toronto Dealer Exec Rare Permanent UDP Ban After US$1.4 Million Loss
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) imposed a permanent Ultimate Designated Person (UDP) ban on Peter Michael Deeb, a Toronto dealer executive, after leveraged ETF trading and capital reporting failures caused a US$1.419 million realized loss. Deeb faces a $500,000 fine,...
By Wealth Professional Canada – ETFs
News•Feb 20, 2026
The Cut & Craft Raises the Steaks as It Gets Set to Open Brand-New Dining Space and Elegant Lounge Bar...
The Cut & Craft is set to double its footprint at Victoria Leeds, adding a high‑end cocktail lounge, stage and two private dining rooms. The expansion will raise total seating to 370 covers and introduce world‑class cocktails, champagne, and a...
By A1 Retail Magazine (UK)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Democratising Surveillance: Why Culture Is the Real Compliance Challenge
VoxSmart CEO Oliver Blower argues that compliance failures stem more from entrenched cultural norms than from a lack of surveillance technology. He proposes reframing communications monitoring as a product discipline that emphasizes explainable AI, fairness, and shared accountability rather than...
By RegTech Insight (A-Team)
News•Feb 20, 2026
6 Ways to Make Strategy Resonate with Skeptical Leaders
Leaders often dismiss formal strategy as bureaucratic, yet the article argues that this skepticism creates a "strategy deficit"—a gap between the choices an organization makes and the clarity it communicates. Drawing on 30 years of advisory work, the author outlines...
By Harvard Business Review
News•Feb 20, 2026
New 2027 ACA Draft Rules Are Out. 8 Predictions About the Impact
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released draft ACA rules for 2027 that could make individual major‑medical coverage cheaper and more attractive. Key changes include broader availability of catastrophic plans, higher annual out‑of‑pocket caps, and the option for monthly...
By Human Resource Executive
News•Feb 20, 2026
New Generative AI Court Ruling Puts HR on Notice: What to Know Now
A New York federal judge ruled that generative‑AI documents created by a non‑lawyer and shared with counsel are not protected by attorney‑client privilege, marking the first federal decision on this issue. The case involved former board chair Bradley Heppner, who...
By HR Morning
News•Feb 20, 2026
PayPal Discloses Data Breach that Exposed User Info for 6 Months
PayPal disclosed a data breach affecting its Working Capital loan application, where personal information—including Social Security numbers—was exposed from July 1 to December 13, 2025. The company identified the issue on December 12, 2025, rolled back the faulty code, and halted unauthorized access within a...
By BleepingComputer
News•Feb 20, 2026
China’s Green Mining Policies Cut Coal Emissions by 43.6 Million Tons Annually, Study Finds
China’s decade‑long green mining agenda has slashed carbon output from raw coal by an estimated 43.59 million tons each year across its 14 largest coal bases, which together produce 96.6% of national output. Policy intensity surged more than tenfold after 2011,...
By AZoMining
News•Feb 20, 2026
European Central Bank Analysis Highlights Stabilizing Euro Area Property Investment Amid Mixed Drivers
The European Central Bank’s latest focus piece finds euro‑area property investment has likely bottomed out in late 2024, with a brief, modest rebound in early 2025 that quickly faded. After a sharp decline that began in 2022, housing investment remains about 7 %...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 20, 2026
New Deal Europe to Host Annual Marketplace and Forum Next Month
New Deal Europe will host its 2026 Marketplace and Forum at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium next month. The B2B event recorded a 20% year‑on‑year rise in attendance and attracted record numbers of UK and international buyers. The Marketplace showcases suppliers from...
By TTG Media