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News•Feb 18, 2026
[Therapeutics] Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease
Adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) introduces real‑time modulation of stimulation amplitude by tracking subthalamic beta activity, shifting Parkinson's therapy from fixed to physiomarker‑guided. Clinical trials report superior motor improvement, reduced stimulation‑related side effects, and markedly lower energy consumption compared with conventional DBS. The technology relies on sensing‑enabled implants, sophisticated algorithms, and emerging programming paradigms, yet faces hurdles such as beta‑signal variability, artifact contamination, and the lack of standardized protocols. Broad clinical rollout will demand new infrastructure, clinician training, and robust real‑world evidence to define eligible patient cohorts.
By The Lancet
News•Feb 18, 2026
How Secret Door Created Roguelite Shadowstone From the Roots of Sunderfolk | Interview
Secret Door announced two major updates: a 2.0 overhaul of its co‑op tactical RPG Sunderfolk and a brand‑new solo roguelite titled Shadowstone. Shadowstone emerged from an experimental mode within Sunderfolk, evolving into a standalone title that shares the same universe...
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 18, 2026
Danger's Backstory Before Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Quite Unsettling and Is One of the Reasons Why some Hate Charles...
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls announced three new playable X‑Men—Wolverine, Magik and the obscure character Danger—joining Storm’s Unbreakable squad. Danger’s origin stems from the X‑Mansion’s Danger Room, rebuilt with Shi’ar technology that granted it sentience. Professor Charles Xavier knowingly continued to...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 18, 2026
Wyndham Takes $160 Million Hit After European Franchisee Files for Insolvency
Wyndham Hotels disclosed a $160 million charge after its largest European franchisee, Revo Hospitality Group, entered self‑administration in January. The charge covers uncollectible receivables, asset impairments and a write‑down of the Vienna House trademark acquired in 2022. Despite the setback, the...
By Skift – Technology
News•Feb 18, 2026
What People Watched in 2025
Barb released its 2025 viewing habits report, detailing how UK audiences consumed TV across live, on‑demand and streaming platforms. Live viewing still represented 45% of TV‑set activity in December, while on‑demand accounted for 38% of total viewing. Freeview, Sky and...
By BARB (UK TV ratings)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Researchers Develop RNA-Activated Implant to Stimulate Nerve Regrowth After Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers at RCSI have created a 3‑D biomaterial implant that releases PTEN‑targeting siRNA to injured spinal cord neurons, reactivating growth pathways. The scaffold replicates spinal cord mechanical properties and delivers RNA particles directly to the lesion site, silencing the PTEN...
By Medical Xpress
News•Feb 18, 2026
Higher Medicaid Rates Boost Chances of 4- and 5-Star Ratings for Nursing Homes, JAMDA Study Finds
A new JAMDA cross‑sectional study of 9,473 freestanding nursing homes finds that higher Medicaid payment rates are linked to a greater likelihood of earning 4‑ or 5‑star overall, health‑inspection and staffing ratings on CMS’s Care Compare. Nearly 79% of facilities...
By Skilled Nursing News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Etsy Sells Secondhand Clothing Marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2B
Etsy announced it will sell its second‑hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion in cash. Depop, which posted roughly $1 billion in gross merchandise volume and 7 million active buyers in 2025, was acquired by Etsy in 2021 for $1.62 billion. The...
By TechCrunch — Mergers & Acquisitions
News•Feb 18, 2026
Cautious on Acquisitions, Some Nursing Home Operators Shift Focus to Value-Based Investments
Nursing home operators are slowing mergers and acquisitions in 2026 as inflated asset prices and an aging facility stock raise concerns about long‑term sustainability. Leaders such as A.G. Rhodes, Diversicare and Focused Post‑Acute are prioritizing capital for modernization, data analytics...
By Skilled Nursing News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Solera Health Launches Behavioral Health Network with Calm and Lyra
Solera Health announced a new behavioral health network that links its HALO platform with Calm Health and Lyra Health. The service directs members to self‑guided apps or therapist‑led care based on their reported needs, expanding support beyond anxiety and depression...
By MedCity News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Top HHS Officials Tout TEFCA Data-Sharing Framework As Central To MAHA
Top officials at the Department of Health and Human Services highlighted the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) as a cornerstone of the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative. TEFCA, mandated by the 2016 bipartisan law, seeks to create...
By Inside Health Policy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Geopolitical Analysis: U.S. Space Strategy in Africa Facing Chinese Competition
The Atlantic Council’s 2026 strategic analysis warns that the United States must overhaul its commercial partnership model with African nations to counter China’s accelerating foothold in the continent’s space economy. China’s 2025 handover of a telemetry, tracking and command station...
By SatNews
News•Feb 18, 2026
Tech Firms Must Remove ‘Revenge Porn’ in 48 Hours or Risk Being Blocked, Says Starmer
The UK government will amend the Crime and Policing Bill to require tech platforms to delete non‑consensual intimate images, including AI‑generated deepfakes, within 48 hours of notification. Enforcement will be handed to Ofcom, which can levy fines up to 10%...
By The Guardian
News•Feb 18, 2026
Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent-Risk Boundaries in Government-Sponsored R&D
The Federal Circuit affirmed that AeroVironment’s UAV development under SBIR and STTR contracts is protected by 28 U.S.C. § 1498, barring patent‑infringement suits against the contractor. The court held the work was performed for the United States with government authorization, shifting any remedy...
By JD Supra – Legal Tech
News•Feb 18, 2026
Michigan Bills Would Regulate Automatic License Plate Readers
Michigan lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan two‑bill package to regulate automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) used by law‑enforcement and private firms. The proposals would restrict data collection, storage, and sharing, limit retention to 14 days, and require quarterly public reports...
By Government Technology – Public Safety/Justice
News•Feb 18, 2026
FDA Chief Warns U.S. Is Losing Ground to China in Early Drug Development, Calls for Faster Trial Approvals
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary warned that the United States is falling behind China in early‑stage drug development, citing slower Phase 1 trial volumes and cumbersome regulatory steps. He identified three primary bottlenecks—hospital contracting, ethical review processes, and the IND application workflow—that...
By CNBC – Health & Science
News•Feb 18, 2026
E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Mercury Rules for Coal Plants, Documents Show
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to loosen federal mercury limits for coal‑burning power plants, permitting higher emissions of the neurotoxic metal. Agency officials argue the change will cut "unwarranted costs" for utilities, estimating up to $670 million in savings between...
By The New York Times – Climate
News•Feb 18, 2026
CBO: Part D Contributed To Higher Medicare Spending Than Expected
The Congressional Budget Office’s latest 10‑year budget outlook reveals that Medicare spending will be higher than previously projected, largely due to the Part D prescription‑drug benefit. CBO estimates the drug benefit adds several hundred billion dollars to federal outlays over the...
By Inside Health Policy
News•Feb 18, 2026
United Airlines CFO Drops Biggest Hint Yet About JetBlue Merger
United Airlines CFO Michael Leskinen hinted at a possible United‑JetBlue merger during a Barclays conference, suggesting the airline sees value in industry consolidation. He also disclosed that United will ground its Pratt & Whitney‑powered 777 fleet this summer, temporarily curbing...
By Live and Let’s Fly
News•Feb 18, 2026
Nigerian Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Computer Intrusion and Theft
A Nigerian national living in Mexico was sentenced to eight years in federal prison and ordered to pay $1.39 million in restitution for a five‑year scheme that compromised Massachusetts tax‑preparation firms. Using phishing emails and Warzone RAT malware, he harvested taxpayer...
By DataBreaches.net
News•Feb 18, 2026
'Revolutionary' Mobile Imaging Pilot Program Excels at Preventing Unnecessary ED Visits
A pilot program in Ashford, England uses portable Fuji Xair imaging at patients' homes after falls. A radiographer and an advanced paramedic review 999 calls, travel to the scene, capture X‑rays and transmit them instantly to a hospital for interpretation....
By Radiology Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Southwest Airlines Has a New Boarding Process: Here’s How It Works and How to Board Earlier
Southwest Airlines replaced its historic open‑seating system on January 27 2026 with an eight‑group boarding structure. Placement now depends on fare class, Rapid Rewards elite tier, and Southwest credit‑card ownership, while check‑in still opens 24 hours before departure. The airline eliminated dedicated family...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 18, 2026
Utah ‘Gigasite’ Data Center Contemplates Solar-Storage Baseload Addition
Zeo Energy Corp. has signed a non‑binding MOU with Creekstone Energy to evaluate a 280 MW solar‑plus‑storage system for the Delta Gigasite data‑center campus in Utah. The study will focus on photovoltaic generation paired with long‑duration thermal, chemical or electrochemical storage,...
By POWER Magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
San Diego International Airport Sets New Passenger Record in 2025
San Diego International Airport handled a record 25.32 million passengers in 2025, a modest 0.3% increase over the previous year. The newly opened Terminal 1, operational from October 2025, contributed an 11% traffic boost in its first quarter and served 9.68 million travelers....
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners Approves License Agreement with The Boring Company, Paving the Way for Efficient, High-Speed Underground...
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has signed a 50‑year license agreement with The Boring Company to build the “Music City Loop,” an all‑electric, high‑speed underground transit system linking Nashville International Airport (BNA) to key destinations. The partnership requires no...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
Olympics Boost Spending in Italy; UK Banks Push Visa, Mastercard Rival
U.K. banks, led by Barclays, are convening to fund a home‑grown payment network aimed at reducing reliance on Visa and Mastercard, which dominate 95% of the non‑cash market. Visa data shows the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics sparked a sharp surge...
By American Banker
News•Feb 18, 2026
The Blueprint for Commercializing Breakthrough Healthtech
AI‑driven medtech firms must prove tangible ROI for patients, providers and payers to move from lab to bedside. Brent Ness outlines three pillars—capital efficiency with payer alignment, rigorous evidence and reimbursement pathways, and operational scalability paired with strong IP—that determine...
By Medical Design & Outsourcing
News•Feb 18, 2026
FCC Moves Ahead With NCE Translators
The FCC voted unanimously to launch the first-ever application window for non‑commercial educational (NCE) FM translators, expected to open in late 2026. The window will allow non‑commercial, low‑power FM and AM stations to apply for new translators in the reserved...
By Radio World
News•Feb 18, 2026
NACHC Announces Center for Mobile Health to Advance Mobile Healthcare Delivery
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) unveiled the Center for Mobile Health, a dedicated hub to accelerate mobile health programs across community health centers. Backed by the Leon Lowenstein Foundation, Direct Relief and mobile‑vehicle firms, the Center will...
By Healthcare Innovation
News•Feb 18, 2026
Philadelphia-Based Spread Bagelry Entering Atlanta
Philadelphia‑based Spread Bagelry is opening its 17th store, a 2,800‑square‑foot location in Buckhead, Atlanta, in March. The shop will function both as a retail outlet and a production hub, supplying fresh bagels to future sites across Georgia and the Carolinas....
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 18, 2026
STAT+: New FDA Guidance for Antibiotic Use in Food-Producing Animals Prompts Criticism over Antibiotic Resistance
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine issued new guidance urging drugmakers to add explicit duration limits to medically important antibiotics used in food‑producing animals. Currently, about 28% of these drugs are administered continuously for approved indications, but the guidance seeks...
By STAT News — Pharma
News•Feb 18, 2026
Texas Broadband Power Players Will Headline at Connected America
Connected America, the premier broadband and digital infrastructure summit, will take place April 14‑15 at the Irving Convention Center, featuring a slate of Texas leaders from state agencies, municipalities, and private fiber providers. Bryan Clayton, director of the Texas Broadband...
By Broadband Communities (BBC Magazine)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Top 5 Creator Affiliate Marketing Agencies in 2026
The Influencer Marketing Hub has identified the five leading creator affiliate marketing agencies for 2026, highlighting Hamster Garage, Acceleration Partners, PartnerCentric, Peekabo and Sociablestack. The report underscores a 171% rise in creator acquisition budgets and notes that affiliate marketing now...
By Influencer Marketing Hub
News•Feb 18, 2026
Sprite to Issue $495 Million in Aviation ABS Notes
Sprite’s aviation securitization platform is launching a $495 million asset‑backed securities (ABS) program backed by lease contracts on 30 aircraft. The issuance comprises three fixed‑rate tranches with an anticipated repayment date in March 2033 and a final legal maturity in March 2041. World...
By Asset Securitization Report
News•Feb 18, 2026
American Airlines Tweaks Bag Fees: Why You'll Definitely Want to Plan Ahead
American Airlines announced that, starting February 18, the fee for a second checked bag will rise to $50 when paid at the airport, up $5 from the previous $45 charge. Passengers who prepay the second bag online will continue to...
By The Points Guy (TPG)
News•Feb 18, 2026
How Indian Travel Tech Bought Its Way Into the West’s Backyard
Indian travel‑tech firms have spent nearly $1 billion on acquisitions across the U.S., Europe and the Middle East since late 2024, marking a rapid global expansion. Leading players such as Prism (formerly Oyo), RateGain, TBO Tek and Ixigo are buying B2B infrastructure, OTA...
By Skift – Technology
News•Feb 18, 2026
Cassidy, GOP Colleagues File Brief In LA Case On Comstock Act
Senate health committee chair Bill Cassidy and 59 Republican lawmakers filed an amicus brief supporting Louisiana’s lawsuit that the FDA violated the 1870 Comstock Act by permitting telehealth prescribing of mifepristone. The brief argues the agency overstepped its authority, seeking...
By Inside Health Policy
News•Feb 18, 2026
California Noncom Loses Its License
Peace and Justice Network’s noncommercial FM station KVSJ‑FM in Tracy, California, has had its broadcast license cancelled by the FCC Media Bureau. The commission determined the station was silent for more than twelve consecutive months and/or operated from an unauthorized...
By Radio World
News•Feb 18, 2026
Managing Legal Risk in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: What Key Stakeholders Need to Know Today
In 2026 enterprises are scaling AI from pilots to company‑wide deployments, prompting a surge in legal exposure across governance, compliance, privacy, contracting and IP. Boards face heightened fiduciary duties under the Caremark standard, yet only 36% have formal AI oversight...
By JD Supra (Labor & Employment)
News•Feb 18, 2026
SPT Labtech, BellBrook Labs Automate Screening for VPS4B ATPase Inhibitors for Cancer Drug Discovery
SPT Labtech and BellBrook Labs announced a joint effort to automate a high‑throughput, cell‑based assay for VPS4B ATPase inhibitors, pairing BellBrook’s Transcreener® ADP2 fluorescence‑polarization assay with SPT’s dragonfly® liquid‑handling system. The miniaturized platform operates in 384‑ and 1536‑well formats and...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Confidential Information Cannot Be ‘Un-Learned’
The U.S. District Court for New Jersey affirmed a special master’s ruling that barred Nasdaq’s Vice President of Engineering from reviewing opposing confidential material in a patent dispute. The court emphasized that once sensitive information is learned it cannot be...
By JD Supra – Legal Tech
News•Feb 18, 2026
Ultrasound-Jiggled Nanobubbles Can Crack Cancer's Collagen 'Fortress'
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have shown that ultrasound‑activated nanobubbles can mechanically disrupt the dense collagen matrix surrounding solid tumors, creating a temporary “softening” effect that lasts several days. In a breast‑cancer model, the approach enabled deeper penetration of...
By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
News•Feb 18, 2026
Transfer Delays Tied to Worse Acute Stroke Intervention Results
A new Lancet Neurology study of 22,410 ischemic‑stroke patients shows that door‑in‑door‑out (DIDO) times exceeding the 90‑minute guideline are tied to poorer functional outcomes and lower rates of endovascular therapy. Patients with DIDO intervals of 91‑180 minutes, 181‑270 minutes, and...
By TCTMD
News•Feb 18, 2026
Football Commentator Permits EA to Use an AI Version of His Voice for EA Sports FC
EA Sports FC commentator Guy Mowbray has authorized Electronic Arts to clone his voice using artificial intelligence, allowing the game to generate pronunciations for more than 20,000 footballer names. Mowbray currently records each name several times to capture different emphases,...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 18, 2026
IOC Once Again Cracking Down on Olympic Social Media Clips
The International Olympic Committee has deployed an automated monitoring system to purge Olympic clips from YouTube, X, TikTok and other platforms during the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Games, citing protection of media‑rights holders. Even light‑hearted posts, such as a dog watching the...
By Front Office Sports
News•Feb 18, 2026
Generative AI Reduces M&A Costs by 20%, McKinsey Says
McKinsey reports that generative AI has slashed M&A costs by roughly 20% and accelerated deal timelines by 10% to 30%. The technology enables faster target identification, due diligence, and integration, especially amid geopolitical and supply‑chain disruptions. Bain finds one in...
By CFO Dive
News•Feb 18, 2026
Activist Jana Builds Stake in Payments Business Fiserv
Activist investor Jana Partners has taken an undisclosed stake in payments processor Fiserv, aiming to improve its underperforming stock. Fiserv, valued at about $32 billion, saw shares plunge nearly 70% in 2023 and are down more than 11% year‑to‑date. Jana is...
By The Strawhecker Group (TSG) Blog/News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Oz: Codifying MFN Deals Could Avert ‘Draconian’ Pricing Measures
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla met with CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz to negotiate a "most‑favored‑nation" (MFN) drug pricing agreement, though the specific terms were not disclosed. Oz indicated that the Trump administration plans to codify such voluntary MFN deals into law...
By Inside Health Policy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Oz: Codifying MFN Deals Could Avert ‘Draconian’ Pricing Measures
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla disclosed a direct collaboration with CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz on a "most favored nation" (MFN) drug pricing arrangement, though the specific terms remain undisclosed. Oz indicated that the Trump administration intends to codify such voluntary MFN...
By Inside Health Policy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Quantum-Level Effects in Biology: Weak Magnetic Fields and Isotopes Can Alter Cell Protein Structures
University of Waterloo researchers demonstrated that weak magnetic fields and isotopic substitution can alter the structure of cellular proteins, specifically tubulin polymerization, in a quantum‑consistent manner. Published in Science Advances, the study bridges structural biology, biophysics, and quantum biology, revealing...
By Phys.org – Biotechnology