News•Feb 19, 2026
Chronilogix Integrates with Balance for Life to Expand AI-Driven Behavioral Health and Chronic Care Support
Chronilogix announced an integration that embeds its AI‑powered coaching technology into the Balance for Life wellness app. The combined solution delivers on‑demand behavioral health support for depression, anxiety and stress, while also addressing chronic condition management. By offering 24/7 personalized coaching, the partnership aims to increase member engagement, improve adherence, and lower reliance on costly clinical resources. The integrated offering is now available to employer‑sponsored plans, wellness programs, and direct‑to‑consumer users.
By Digital Health Global
News•Feb 19, 2026
Big Law Is Still Running the Geographic Expansion Playbook—And Winning
Big law firms continue to pursue aggressive geographic expansion, opening new offices across the United States and Europe. Kirkland & Ellis launched a Nashville office with ten litigators and plans additional hires, while Morrison & Foerster added 15 former Perkins Coie partners to start...
By Law.com (ALM)
News•Feb 19, 2026
AI + Energy: Monster Child of Origin and Facebook – or a Smart, Decentralised Grid?
Luis Gonzalez, chief data and AI officer at Aboitiz Power, argues that the data industry will become the primary driver of the energy transition by using AI to finance and operate renewable assets. He envisions a future where computation is...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 19, 2026
NEXIV Software AutoMeasure Makes Creating Measurement Programs Easier
Nikon Corp. unveiled AutoMeasure, the latest version of its NEXIV software, tailored for the VMZ‑S, VMZ‑H3030 and iNEXIV VMA measurement systems. The update introduces measurement code suggestion, auto‑focus retry, and automatic measurement path optimization to simplify program creation and accelerate...
By Quality Digest
News•Feb 19, 2026
New Faces of Finance: Hands-On Work Is Key for Development
The latest "New Faces of Finance" roster spotlights emerging finance professionals who credit hands‑on experience as the catalyst for their rapid advancement. Each profile details a blend of early‑stage operational roles, mentorship, and digital fluency that propelled them into senior...
By Private Funds CFO
News•Feb 19, 2026
LanzaJet Lands $135M Financing Round
LanzaJet announced a $135 million equity financing round, valuing the company at $650 million pre‑money. The round is co‑led by International Airlines Group (IAG) and Shell, with existing investors such as Groupe ADP, LanzaTech and Mitsui also participating. Proceeds will fund the expansion...
By VC News Daily
News•Feb 19, 2026
Govt Reinforces Local Employment Compliance Across Zambia’s Mining Industry
Zambia’s government is tightening enforcement of the Employment Code Act and the Geological and Minerals Development Act, mandating mining firms to give first preference to Zambian workers. Expatriate hires are only permitted when a genuine skills gap exists and must...
By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
News•Feb 19, 2026
Sencie Launches and Announces Collaboration With The Bower Coronado
Sencie, a restorative design and sleep‑health firm, has launched its WellSense framework to embed curated sensory experiences into luxury hotel rooms. Its debut offering, the Sleep Ritual Tray, combines scent, touch, light and sound to guide guests toward deeper rest....
By Lodging Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
What We Learned at the African Union Summit and Munich Security Conference
The latest Devex podcast recapped the African Union Summit and the Munich Security Conference, highlighting the African Continental Free Trade Area’s ongoing tariff reductions to boost intra‑African trade. Discussions emphasized the creation of strategic mineral corridors, with U.S. officials promising...
By Devex – News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Remake Specialist Bluepoint Games, Co-Developer of God of War Ragnarok, Shut Down by Sony
Phil Spencer and Xbox president Sarah Bond are exiting Microsoft’s gaming division, ending a decade‑long era of leadership that oversaw the acquisition of Bethesda, Activision and other studios. Asha Sharma, formerly head of Microsoft’s CoreAI product, will assume the role...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 19, 2026
LA Fire Victims Suing City Utility for Billions Win Major Ruling
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Samantha Jessner ruled that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power can be sued for failing to supply sufficient water during the 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfire. The decision rests on a California law that...
By Insurance Journal
News•Feb 19, 2026
Leidos Seeks to Be the Government's 'Beta Tester' For Artificial Intelligence
Leidos CEO Tom Bell said the firm will act as the government’s beta tester for artificial intelligence, embedding AI across its NorthStar 2030 strategy and digital modernization unit. The company plans to prototype AI tools internally before delivering them to...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 19, 2026
Dock Health Introduces Its Productivity Platform at Mayo Clinic to Modernize Operational Workflows
Dock Health announced that its productivity platform is now deployed at Mayo Clinic to automate referral and specialty workflows across cardiovascular, e‑consult and contract programs. The solution creates structured, real‑time workflows that trigger when orders enter the EHR, automatically assigning...
By Digital Health Global
News•Feb 19, 2026
Data Centers and Your Power Bill
Tech firms are pouring billions into energy‑intensive data centers as U.S. electricity demand climbs, prompting political scrutiny over rising utility bills. The White House has suggested that these companies finance new power‑plant capacity, while Senators Hawley and Blumenthal introduced legislation...
By The New York Times – Climate
News•Feb 19, 2026
Five Companies Protest Exclusion From NASA’s $60B SEWP VI Competition
NASA’s $60 billion SEWP VI IT contract excluded five vendors, prompting protests filed with the Government Accountability Office. The GAO must issue rulings by May 27, a timeline that could push award announcements past the current SEWP V deadline of April 30. Delays may force...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 19, 2026
Writers Guild Honours Invisible Boys, Colin From Accounts at 58th AWGIEs
The 58th Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) AWGIE Awards celebrated top screenwriting across film, TV and digital platforms in Sydney. Stan’s drama "Invisible Boys" captured Television Series, while Netflix‑backed "Apple Cider Vinegar" won Limited Series, underscoring the rise of Australian streaming...
By TV Blackbox
News•Feb 19, 2026
Home Depot Alum Takes YETI CFO Seat
YETI Holdings announced that Scott Bomar, a two‑decade Home Depot finance veteran, will assume the CFO role on Feb. 23, also serving as treasurer and principal accounting officer. Bomar’s compensation package includes a $725,000 base salary, a $500,000 sign‑on bonus and significant...
By CFO Dive
News•Feb 19, 2026
Defence Sets Lithium Batteries Ablaze to Fast-Charge Sovereign Cell Development
Australian Defence Science and Technology Group is deliberately igniting prototype lithium‑ion cells to understand failure modes and accelerate development of sovereign, fast‑charging batteries. The research targets military‑grade power solutions for radios, drones, armoured vehicles, future aircraft and Attack‑class submarines. By...
By The Mandarin (Australia)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Bungie Shares 'Music of Marathon' Dev Insights Ahead of Server Slam Next Week
Bungie released a new Developer Insights video titled “Music of Marathon,” featuring composer Ryan Lott and audio director Chase Combs discussing the game's soundtrack creation. The video reveals how the team treated the game world, Tau Ceti, as the hero...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 19, 2026
Being Tracked Keeps Drivers on Track
University of Pennsylvania researchers found that usage‑based insurance programs with real‑time feedback and up to $100 cash incentives significantly improve driving behavior. Speeding dropped up to 13 percent, while hard braking and rapid acceleration fell as much as 25 percent....
By Business Insurance
News•Feb 19, 2026
Ooredoo Launches OFN to Scale AI, Cloud & Subsea Networks
Ooredoo Group has created Ooredoo Fibre Networks (OFN), an independent entity to own and scale its submarine cable and high‑capacity fibre assets. Khalid Hassan Al‑Hamadi was appointed CEO, effective 15 February 2026, with the carve‑out slated for completion by 2027. OFN...
By SubTel Forum
News•Feb 19, 2026
Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry’s Code With AI
Code Metal, a Boston AI startup, closed a $125 million Series B round, lifting its valuation to $1.25 billion. The company’s platform translates legacy defense software from languages such as Python and C++ into modern, hardware‑specific code while generating test harnesses to catch...
By WIRED — Business
News•Feb 19, 2026
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection's Physical Deluxe Edition on Sale with a Nice Discount, but It May Not Last for Long
Physical collector’s edition of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is on sale at Woot, discounted 36% from $70 to $45 for the PS5 version. The Deluxe Edition includes a steelbook, collector’s box, arcade flyers, and mini‑marquees, and the promotion runs until...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 19, 2026
New York High Court Clears Manhattan Hotel over 2017 Balcony Suicide
New York Court of Appeals cleared the TRYP Hotel of negligence in the 2017 balcony suicide of Dr. Noah Beadell. The majority held the hotel had no control over the guest and that the family’s expectation of an immediate 911...
By Courthouse News Service
News•Feb 19, 2026
Razer Unveils$500 Flagship Gaming Keyboard — Huntsman Signature Edition Built From CNC-Machined Aluminum, Featuring 8,000 Hz Polling and Snap Tap
Razer has introduced the Huntsman Signature Edition, a $499.99 flagship keyboard built with a CNC‑machined aluminum chassis and a PVD‑finished back plate. It retains the Huntsman V3 Pro internals, featuring Razer’s Gen 2 optical switches that deliver an 8,000 Hz polling rate. The...
By Tom's Hardware
News•Feb 19, 2026
MoneyTalks: Rare Earths Disconnect Creates Opportunity in Small Caps
Rare earth prices have surged about 42% year‑to‑date, yet most junior stocks remain flat, creating a valuation disconnect. Acorn Capital’s Rick Squire sees this inefficiency as a buying opportunity for ASX‑listed explorers focused on low‑capex, fast‑track projects. He highlights ionic‑clay...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Ivanhoe Mines Calls 2025 a “Decisive Turning Point” Amid Strong Financial and Operational Momentum
Ivanhoe Mines reported a $228 million net profit for 2025, driven by strong performance at its flagship Kamoa‑Kakula copper complex, Kipushi zinc mine, and the ramp‑up of the Platreef polymetallic project. Copper prices near historic highs and operational milestones have delivered...
By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
News•Feb 19, 2026
Hilton Hits 300 Hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America
Hilton closed 2025 with a record 300 hotels operating across 35 Caribbean and Latin American countries, adding more than 30 openings during the year. The chain built a pipeline of over 150 new properties, representing more than 21,000 rooms and...
By Recommend
News•Feb 19, 2026
CIA Discussed Nord Stream Sabotage Plans with Ukraine
In spring 2022 Ukrainian sabotage specialists met CIA officers to discuss a plan to damage the Nord Stream gas pipelines, an idea that originated from Kyiv. Initial American enthusiasm gave way to a warning in summer, as U.S. officials reportedly warned...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Lonza Boosts Advanced Synthesis Capabilities for Bioconjugates
Lonza has expanded its advanced synthesis portfolio to provide end‑to‑end support for antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugates. The company fully integrated the Synaffix‑derived ADC platform—including GlycoConnect® conjugation, HydraSpace® spacers and toxSYN® linker payloads—into its services. A new dual‑payload ADC...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Feb 19, 2026
NASA Releases Report on Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation
NASA released the final investigation report on Boeing's CST‑100 Starliner crewed flight test, declaring the mission a Type A mishap. The test, launched on June 5 2024, was extended to 93 days after propulsion anomalies and ultimately returned without the crew, who later flew...
By NASA News (Breaking)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Regulators Must Consider ‘Citizen Dignity’ in the AI Age: Hirschhorn
Australian Taxation Office second commissioner Jeremy Hirschhorn warns regulators that AI adoption must respect citizen dignity. He highlights the tension between moving quickly to harness AI benefits and the risk of exposing massive personal data sets. The ATO, a pioneer...
By The Mandarin (Australia)
News•Feb 19, 2026
The Creator Autonomy Paradox
The article argues that influencer campaigns deliver higher ROI when brands give creators genuine autonomy rather than rigid scripts. Data shows Gen Z audiences distrust brands that micromanage creators, and only 10 % of creators feel they have creative control despite 53 %...
By Later Blog
News•Feb 19, 2026
Cyber Responses Will Be ‘Linked to Adversary Actions,’ Involve Industry: White House
The White House announced that future U.S. cyber responses will be directly linked to specific adversary actions and will involve close coordination with state and local governments as well as private‑sector operators of critical infrastructure. The approach will be codified...
By Defense One
News•Feb 19, 2026
SpaceX and Blue Origin Abruptly Shift Priorities Amid US Golden Dome Push
SpaceX and Blue Origin have abruptly redirected their long‑term goals from Mars and sub‑orbital tourism to lunar development. SpaceX announced it will swap its planned Martian city for a moon settlement, while Blue Origin paused New Shepard flights to concentrate...
By Military Times
News•Feb 19, 2026
SpaceX and Blue Origin Abruptly Shift Priorities Amid US Golden Dome Push
SpaceX and Blue Origin have abruptly shifted focus from Mars and sub‑orbital tourism to lunar development, aligning with the Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile‑shield program. SpaceX announced plans for a moon city and is eyeing a potential $2 billion contract to launch...
By Defense News - Space
News•Feb 19, 2026
BAE Systems Signs Framework Deal for Logistics Drone Expansion
BAE Systems FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering have signed a framework agreement to co‑develop uncrewed air system technologies, extending the partnership that began with the T‑150 logistics drone (fielded as the TRV‑150). The deal broadens collaboration into small and tactical UAS...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 19, 2026
Sony Is Shutting Down Bluepoint, Developer of Demon’s Souls Remake
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it will shut down Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Demon's Souls remake, effective March 2026. The closure will affect roughly 70 employees, marking the fifth PlayStation studio closure in recent years. Sony cited an...
By Video Games Chronicle
News•Feb 19, 2026
Destination Vancouver Offers Exclusive FAM to FIFA World Cup
Destination Vancouver is offering two exclusive Familiarisation (FAM) trips for U.S. and Mexican travel advisors to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup live in Vancouver. Advisors must complete the Vancouver Specialist Program by Feb 28, 2026, and submit applications by March 15...
By Recommend
News•Feb 19, 2026
House E15 Council Eyes More US Biofuel Quota Waivers
The House Republican‑led E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council has revised its biofuel exemption plan, raising the annual cap from 450 million to 550 million Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits. The proposal also authorizes year‑round sales of 15% ethanol gasoline (E15) and expands...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 19, 2026
How Insurers Scale Agentic AI Safely Across Their Operating Model with Orchestration
Insurance carriers are moving from isolated AI pilots to enterprise‑wide agentic AI, but they lack a coordination layer that embeds agents into core workflows. Agentic orchestration merges deterministic process control with dynamic AI behavior, enabling safe, regulated automation across claims,...
By Camunda – Blog
News•Feb 19, 2026
United Group Formally Launches Adria News Network with Independent Board
United Group has officially launched the Adria News Network (ANN) under Adria News S.à r.l., creating a dedicated governance structure for its news operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. ANN consolidates 14 television, print and digital...
By Broadband TV News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Long-Awaited Reports Outline Problems with Palisades Infrastructure
Los Angeles hired AECOM for three $5 million reports that map a $1 billion, 2024‑2033 recovery strategy for Pacific Palisades after the deadly 2025 fire. The studies expose pervasive fire‑code violations, narrow streets and evacuation bottlenecks, and call for aggressive brush‑clearance, water‑system...
By Los Angeles Times – Climate & Environment
News•Feb 19, 2026
Arc Raiders Streamer Symfuhny Keeps Facing Cheating Allegations
Twitch star Mason "Symfuhny" Lanier is again under fire for alleged aimbot use in Arc Raiders, with recent Reddit clips showing his crosshair snapping to unseen enemies on the Stella Montis map. The community is split: some viewers label the footage...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Feds Announce $6.5-million Investment in Alberta Defence Manufacturing
The Canadian government announced a $6.5 million investment in Edmonton’s defence manufacturing sector through Prairies Economic Development Canada. The funding, part of the $357 million Regional Defence Investment Initiative, is split between Zero Point Cryogenics ($5 million) to commercialise quantum‑grade dilution refrigerators and...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 19, 2026
WorldLink: $700M UAE-Iraq-Turkey Data Cable Plan
The Iraqi‑UAE consortium announced WorldLink, a $700 million subsea‑and‑terrestrial data cable that will run from the United Arab Emirates to Turkey via Iraq’s Faw peninsula. The privately funded project will be deployed in phases over a five‑year period, offering an alternative...
By SubTel Forum
News•Feb 19, 2026
G FLIP Delivers Reimagined Tournament Anthem Ahead of ASIAN CUP Kick-Off
Australian ARIA‑winner G Flip has reimagined the classic rock anthem “All Fired Up” as the official soundtrack for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026. The revamped track will play throughout the tournament, which will be streamed live and exclusively on Paramount+,...
By TV Blackbox
News•Feb 19, 2026
Qiddiya-Owned RTS Takes Control of Evolution Championship Series
Qiddiya City’s esports subsidiary RTS has acquired the remaining stake in the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) after India‑based NODWIN Gaming sold its equity. The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, makes RTS the sole owner of the premier fighting‑game...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 19, 2026
Biggest Esports Titles Today: A Structured Overview of the Most Popular Competitive Games
The article maps the current esports hierarchy, highlighting the ten most competitive titles such as League of Legends, Counter‑Strike 2, Dota 2 and emerging mobile powerhouses like Honor of Kings. It explains how publisher‑backed leagues, open qualifiers and seasonal championships create stable...
By Inven Global
News•Feb 19, 2026
Go Ape Ship Is an Among Us-Like Frantic Co-Op Multiplayer Game, Out Now
Go Ape Ship, a new co‑op multiplayer game from Sound Games, launches on Android and other platforms, letting up to eight players control a crew of Astrochimps to keep a spacecraft running. The title features over 40 mini‑games across eight...
By DroidGamers