News•Feb 19, 2026
This Surprisingly Popular Steam MMO Is Now on the Epic Games Store, with a Free Starter Pack if You're Quick
Stalcraft X, the blocky post‑apocalypse MMO set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, has arrived on the Epic Games Store as a free‑to‑play title. To celebrate the launch, Epic is offering a limited‑time starter pack that includes weapons, ammo, wearables and cosmetics. The game mixes Minecraft‑style base building with the survival mechanics of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., attracting roughly 20,000 concurrent players on Steam. By moving to Epic, the developers aim to broaden the community and tap into Epic’s large user base.
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 19, 2026
YARDS Project Will Restore Railroad Yards in Four States
The Yard Area Rail Decongestion and Safety (YARDS) project will rehabilitate rail yards on five lines across four states, consolidating them under OmniTRAX Holdings. The $51.194 million effort is funded primarily by a $40.955 million CRISI grant, supplemented by a $10.239 million local...
By Railway Track & Structures (RT&S)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Fast Calculation of Cheapest-to-Deliver Curves
Multi‑currency collateral agreements create optionality that requires discounting with a cheapest‑to‑deliver (CTD) curve. While Monte‑Carlo simulation can price this exactly, it is computationally heavy. Researchers propose an analytic approximation that combines the Clark algorithm and Gauss‑Hermite quadrature, delivering near‑Monte‑Carlo accuracy...
By Risk.net
News•Feb 19, 2026
Saertex Strengthens Market Presence in Turkey with New Distribution Partner
Saertex announced a distribution agreement with Neva Kompozit Teknoloji ve Marine San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., expanding its footprint in Turkey. The partnership will bring Saertex’s multiaxial glass, carbon and natural fibre fabrics, plus custom lightweight solutions, directly to Turkish customers....
By JEC Composites
News•Feb 19, 2026
FANTATALE’s SEA Adaptation Eternal Tower Saga Launches Soon on Mobile and PC with MMORPG Combat and Tower Exploration
TEENY.studio announced that Eternal Tower Saga, the Southeast Asian version of the anime‑style MMORPG FANTATALE, will launch on Android, iOS, and PC across the region. The game combines tower‑exploration combat with housing, guilds, alliances, and a variety of social mini‑games....
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 19, 2026
MTorres, Airbus Enable Next-Gen Composites via Thin-Ply AFP
MTorres has redesigned its automated fiber placement (AFP) heads to reliably handle ultra‑thin, low‑weight composite tapes, addressing twisting, wrinkling and misalignment issues. The company also upgraded its TorFiber CAM software—integrated with Dassault Systemes’ CATIA—to generate closed‑geometry and self‑intersecting tow paths automatically....
By CompositesWorld
News•Feb 19, 2026
The Space Company in the Grey Zone: How TEC’s Network Blurs Europe’s Sanctions Lines
The Exploration Company (TEC) is building the reusable Nyx capsule while its CEO Hélène Huby chairs the Karman Project, a Berlin‑based fellowship that brings together European space actors and Russian‑linked researchers. The network includes participants from sanctioned entities such as...
By Orbital Today
News•Feb 19, 2026
Patina Group to Operate Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn at House of Dior Beverly Hills
Patina Group announced it will operate Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn, a new restaurant inside the House of Dior Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive. The venue pairs LVMH’s Dior brand with Michelin‑starred chef Dominique Crenn, aiming to blend couture elegance with...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
D&O Liability Market Finds Stability as Downward Pricing Pressures Ease: AM Best
The directors and officers (D&O) liability market is moving toward stability after several years of aggressive price competition. AM Best upgraded its outlook to stable as renewal rates flatten and premium cuts become modest through 2026. Insurers are shifting focus from...
By Risk & Insurance
News•Feb 19, 2026
Biogen Stops Part of an MS Trial; Merck Reports More Enflonsia Data
Biogen announced it is halting the combination‑therapy arm of its multiple sclerosis (MS) trial after interim data showed insufficient efficacy and safety concerns. The decision pauses enrollment in the experimental regimen while the company continues evaluating its monotherapy components. Meanwhile,...
By Endpoints News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Best Overwatch Settings for Optimized PC Performance
The guide outlines optimal Overwatch 2 graphics and performance settings for both high‑end PCs and the Steam Deck handheld. It recommends fullscreen mode, disabling V‑Sync, enabling Nvidia Reflex + Boost, and keeping render scale at 100 % to maximize frame rates while preserving visual clarity....
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 19, 2026
Sir Damon Buffini to Step Down From BBC Board Role
Sir Damon Buffini will step down as Deputy Chair of the BBC Board and Chair of the Commercial Board on 30 June, ending his term that began in January 2022. Under his tenure, BBC Commercial posted record profits, returning £400 million to the...
By Radio Today (UK)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Medtronic’s RDN System Receives New Reimbursement Approval
Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system has secured reimbursement approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, expanding coverage for resistant hypertension. The therapy, which uses radio‑frequency energy to ablate renal nerves via a single catheter, was previously approved...
By Cardiovascular Business
News•Feb 19, 2026
Sustainable Oxalic Acid: A Game Changer for Rare Earth Recovery
Researchers engineered the yeast Issatchenkia orientalis to ferment renewable feedstocks into oxalic acid, achieving 39.53 g L⁻¹ in fed‑batch conditions. The bio‑based acid leached over 99% of neodymium, dysprosium and lanthanum from REE chloride solutions, matching traditional reagents while cutting emissions. Production...
By AZoMining
News•Feb 19, 2026
The Rise of Claude Cowork Platform and the Potential to Shake Up the Legal Industry
Claude Cowork has launched a legal plug‑in that automates contract review, NDA triage, compliance workflows, and templated responses, positioning itself as a direct competitor to traditional law firms. The announcement triggered immediate market reactions, with SaaS giants Adobe, HubSpot and...
By Slaw (Canada’s Online Legal Magazine)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Janus Launches Higher Risk-Return CLO ETF for Institutional Investors
Janus Henderson has launched a new CLO exchange‑traded fund that targets AA to A‑rated CLO tranches, offering a modestly higher expected return than its existing AAA‑focused CLO ETF. The product is designed specifically for institutional investors seeking greater yield without...
By Creditflux
News•Feb 19, 2026
Todd Howard Says Bethesda Isn't 'Fully Ignoring' AI
Bethesda game director Todd Howard said the studio is not ignoring AI but is using it only for data‑driven tasks, not for creative content. He described AI as an analytical tool to speed up big‑data and player‑behavior analysis while preserving...
By Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)
News•Feb 19, 2026
How To Get Pets in Survive The Cold (Roblox)
The guide explains how players can acquire pets in the Roblox survival title Survive the Cold. Pets appear frozen throughout the map and must be taken to a home base and left by a campfire for five minutes to thaw....
By DroidGamers
News•Feb 19, 2026
Simpson Thacher Lures Kirkland’s LME Partner Amid Sponsor Tensions
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has hired a senior partner from Kirkland & Ellis who led the firm’s London Market & Energy (LME) practice. The move comes as Kirkland faces internal sponsor tensions that have prompted several private‑equity‑focused lawyers to reconsider their positions. The recruited...
By The Lawyer (UK)
News•Feb 19, 2026
London’s First Dedicated Textured Hair Concept Studio Opens
Tressly Studios is opening the United Kingdom’s first dedicated concept store and salon for Afro, curly and coily hair in Lewisham Shopping Centre on 7 March. The space blends a modern salon experience with a curated selection of culture‑first hair...
By Retail Focus (UK)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Sudamala Resorts Elevates Sustainable Tourism with Solar Power Integration & Coral Reef Restoration Programs
Sudamala Resorts has installed a 300 kW solar system at its Seraya location, now covering 80‑85 % of the resort’s electricity needs. The array, featuring 480 panels and a 770 kWh battery, generates roughly 410,000 kWh of clean energy annually, cutting diesel use and...
By Green Lodging News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Wendy’s Is ‘Undervalued’ and Could Face Takeover by Nelson Peltz
Activist investor Nelson Peltz, through Trian Fund Management, has filed with the SEC stating Wendy’s is significantly undervalued and signaling possible actions, including buying more shares to gain control or divesting his stake. The fast‑food chain’s stock has slumped about...
By Restaurant Dive (Industry Dive)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Airbus Posts Record Year — but Washington Still Prefers the Boeing 'Home' Team
Airbus announced a record 2025, delivering 793 commercial jets, boosting revenue 6% to €73.4 bn and posting €7.1 bn adjusted operating profit. The company closed the year with a €619 bn order book and a backlog of 8,754 aircraft, underscoring robust demand. However,...
By Euronews – Business
News•Feb 19, 2026
New Mexico Hospital Deploys AI Platform Enterprisewide
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico, has rolled out Wellsheet’s AI documentation platform across its entire enterprise. The solution, already active in more than 100 U.S. hospitals, promises physicians 90‑120 minutes of daily documentation savings and a...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 19, 2026
ICO Wins Appeal over Data Protection Obligations in Currys Cyber Attack
The UK Court of Appeal upheld the Information Commissioner’s Office decision to fine Currys Group Ltd (formerly DSG Retail) £500,000 for failing to protect personal data after a 2017‑18 cyber‑attack. The ruling confirms that organisations must safeguard all personal data,...
By ComputerWeekly – DevOps
News•Feb 19, 2026
Natasha Valerie On Why Creator Management’s Next Phase Demands Cultural Fluency And Infrastructure
The Viralist Group, founded in September 2022, now represents over 200 creators—more than 90% of whom identify as AAPI or BIPOC—and commands a combined audience of 500 million across platforms. The agency has partnered with over 1,300 global brands, positioning itself...
By Net Influencer
News•Feb 19, 2026
National Restaurant Association Show Names 20 Kitchen Innovations Award Recipients for 2026
The National Restaurant Association Show has named 20 recipients of its 2026 Kitchen Innovations Awards, spotlighting equipment and technology that boost automation, sustainability, and operational resilience. The honorees address the day‑to‑day challenges of labor shortages, tighter margins and the need...
By Green Lodging News
News•Feb 19, 2026
High-Precision Combustion Analysis & DAQ Solutions for UAV Engines
DC Inc. has joined Unmanned Systems Technology’s supplier network, offering its Plex PCA‑2000Plus combustion analysis and data‑acquisition system for UAV internal‑combustion and hybrid engines. The portable, IP67‑rated unit delivers cycle‑by‑cycle, per‑cylinder data across up to 16 high‑speed analog channels and integrates...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Manychat Earns WhatsApp Technical Certification From Meta
ManyChat has regained Meta’s WhatsApp Technical Certification, confirming its compliance with the messaging giant’s security and API standards. The renewed status elevates ManyChat to Meta’s “Tech Partner” tier, reflecting high conversation volumes and robust client onboarding. The certification allows the...
By Net Influencer
News•Feb 19, 2026
FDA Issues Early Alert on Trividia Glucometer Issue Linked to 114 Injuries
The FDA issued an early alert after linking Trividia Health’s True Metrix glucometers to 114 injuries and one death. The alert cites an E‑5 error code that appears when blood glucose exceeds 600 mg/dL or when a test‑strip fault occurs, potentially...
By MedTech Dive
News•Feb 19, 2026
Visa to Buy Prisma in Argentina
Visa announced it will reacquire Argentina’s Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay from Advent International, bringing the payment processors back under its control. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of March, restores Visa’s card‑issuer processing, real‑time payments, ATM...
By Payments Dive
News•Feb 19, 2026
Influencer Darla Bundus On Why She Decided To Slow Down, Sell Less, And Protect Audience Trust
Influencer Darla Bundus, who commands over nine million followers across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, has shifted her strategy from rapid growth to deliberate restraint. She now accepts fewer brand deals, posts less frequently, and emphasizes transparency around personal health...
By Net Influencer
News•Feb 19, 2026
AI Startup Hightouch Launches AI Tool To Repurpose Existing Marketing Creative
Hightouch unveiled Content Assembly, an AI‑driven tool that repurposes existing brand‑approved assets into new campaign materials. Marketers describe desired outputs in plain language and AI agents scour DAMs, Figma, Adobe, Google Drive and other repositories to assemble on‑brand emails, ads,...
By Net Influencer
News•Feb 19, 2026
Nevis Ties Heritage Preservation and Resort Upgrades to America250 Momentum
Nevis is leveraging its historic link to Alexander Hamilton and the upcoming U.S. Semiquincentennial to drive tourism. A $403,000 U.S. Ambassador’s Fund grant is restoring the 200‑year‑old Bath Hotel, the Caribbean’s first hotel. Meanwhile, Four Seasons Resort Nevis celebrates 35...
By Recommend
News•Feb 19, 2026
FlexGen Announces HybridOS Energy Management System
FlexGen Power Systems unveiled HybridOS version 13, a hardware‑agnostic energy management system that unifies battery storage and solar assets under a single interface. The upgrade adds real‑time and historical data APIs, a fleet‑view mobile app, predictive diagnostics, and enhanced battery‑management functions...
By POWER Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
Amazon and Shopify Are Now Half of U.S. E-Commerce
Amazon generated roughly $440 billion in U.S. sales in 2025, capturing a 35.7% share of the $1.2 trillion market, while Shopify reported a 14% U.S. share, up from 12% a year earlier. Together they account for 49.7% of U.S. e‑commerce, up from...
By Marketplace Pulse
News•Feb 19, 2026
STOXX and DWS Collaborate on U.S. Launch of DWS Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF
STOXX and DWS have launched the Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF on Nasdaq, tracking the STOXX Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 index. The index, which captures companies with revenue and patent exposure to defense, space and...
By STOXX – News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Investor Asks Six Flags CEO About ‘Enchanted Parks’ Rumor as Park Portfolio Review Continues
Six Flags CEO John Reilly was asked about the rumored "Enchanted Parks" trademark during the Feb. 19, 2026 earnings call and offered no comment, leaving the speculation unresolved. He reiterated that the company is actively evaluating its portfolio but did not signal...
By Attractions Magazine
News•Feb 19, 2026
University of Mississippi Medical Center Closes All Clinics in Wake of Cyberattack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) suffered a severe cybersecurity breach on Thursday, forcing multiple IT systems offline, including its Epic electronic medical records platform. The outage crippled access to patient data, prompting the Jackson‑based health system to shut...
By DataBreaches.net
News•Feb 19, 2026
Lockheed Martin Rapidly Developed Lamprey Drone, New Variants on the Way
Lockheed Martin unveiled the Lamprey multi‑mission autonomous undersea vehicle, a UUV developed in just 14 months and showcased at WEST 2026. The drone can attach to submarines, ships, or the seabed using suction cups, allowing it to hitch rides and...
By Naval News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Navy Seeks New Anti-Radar Missile Compatible with F-18, F-35 Aircraft
The U.S. Navy issued a Sources‑Sought notice for the Advanced Emission Suppression Missile (AESM), a next‑generation anti‑radiation weapon with longer range than the AGM‑88 HARM. The missile must be compatible with existing F‑18, EA‑18G and F‑35 platforms and be fielded...
By Defense News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Georgia Supreme Court Disbars Workers’ Comp Attorney for Taking Client Funds
The Georgia Supreme Court disbarred workers’ compensation attorney Bryan Matthew Pritchett after an investigation revealed he forged client signatures and diverted nearly $160,000 in settlement funds. Pritchett, suspended in 2024, must repay over $104,000 to one client and additional amounts...
By Insurance Journal
News•Feb 19, 2026
Private Equity Deals Hit $2.6T in 2025
Private equity deal value surged to $2.6 trillion in 2025, a 19% increase over 2024 and the second‑largest total on record. The total number of deals fell 9%, continuing a post‑2021 decline in transaction volume. Holding periods have stretched, with the...
By CFO.com
News•Feb 19, 2026
Sustaining Clinician Independence: Why Simplicity, Not Consolidation, Is Key to Solving the Mental Health Crisis
The article argues that America’s mental‑health crisis cannot be solved by consolidating providers; instead, preserving clinician independence is essential. While demand outpaces supply, most mental‑health clinicians still operate solo or in small groups, delivering timely, high‑quality care. Consolidation introduces administrative...
By MedCity News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Pax Dei's Master Crafting and Crafting XP Will Go Live Tomorrow With Verse 5.1.2
Pax Dei will roll out the Verse 5.1.2 update tomorrow, bringing Master Crafting and a Crafting XP overhaul to live servers. Items crafted with a 95 %+ success rate can now become Master Crafted, gaining permanent power boosts and credit to the maker....
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 19, 2026
Remitly Co-Founder CEO Exits
Remitly announced that former Santander executive Sebastian J. Gunningham will replace co‑founder Matt Oppenheimer as chief executive effective Thursday. Oppenheimer, who led the company for nearly 15 years, will move to board chair and focus on strategic initiatives. The leadership...
By Payments Dive
News•Feb 19, 2026
What the Market Knows That WACC Doesn’t
The article introduces the market implied discount rate (MIDR) as a forward‑looking alternative to the traditional weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Using S&P Capital IQ data on the S&P 500, it shows that MIDR often diverges from WACC, with energy...
By CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
News•Feb 19, 2026
Remitly Hires Santander Alum as Its Next CEO
Remitly announced Sebastian Gunningham, a former Santander Consumer Finance chair with executive experience at Amazon, Apple and Oracle, will become its chief executive on Thursday. Co‑founder Matt Oppenheimer will transition to board chair as the company reported a strong 2025...
By Banking Dive
News•Feb 19, 2026
Ovzon Reports Record 2025 Results Driven by NATO and Defense Breakthroughs
Ovzon AB posted record 2025 results, with EBITDA climbing to over 290 MSEK and a 42% margin in Q4, driven by the full‑scale launch of its Ovzon 3 satellite. The company secured a 240 MSEK NATO contract and a 58 MSEK supplemental order from...
By SatNews
News•Feb 19, 2026
Lost in Genshin Impact's Lore? One Dedicated Traveler Has Mapped It All Out
A Reddit contributor known as Historical-Photo2587 has built an exhaustive Genshin Impact lore map on Mural.co, visualizing the game’s 6,500‑year timeline in bite‑sized segments. The interactive board stitches together story quests, artifact descriptions, weapon lore, TCG cards, enemy backgrounds, and...
By Pocket Tactics