News•Feb 18, 2026
The Risks of Trump’s Peace Plan: Two Gazas and an Annexed West Bank
President Trump’s new Gaza peace framework, backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, places Gaza under a U.S.-led Board of Peace, a Gaza Executive Board and a technocratic National Committee with scant Palestinian participation. The plan also severs Gaza’s ties to the West Bank, conditioning any future Palestinian statehood on demilitarisation and strict security benchmarks. Simultaneously, Jared Kushner’s redevelopment scheme envisions a modern, Dubai‑style enclave, effectively creating a privileged “New Gaza” alongside a marginalized, under‑served counterpart. Israel’s recent security‑cabinet measures further de‑facto annex the West Bank, expanding settlements and undermining prospects for a two‑state solution.
By Chatham House – All Content
News•Feb 18, 2026
Jonathan Stowell and Jean-Pierre Cauchois New Members of LICT Advisory Board
The Link Institute of Composites Technology (LICT) has appointed Jonathan Stowell, senior director of composites at Future Materials Group, and Jean‑Pierre Cauchois, founder of Composites Expert and E‑Learning Composites Academy, to its advisory board. Stowell brings over 35 years of...
By JEC Composites
News•Feb 18, 2026
How to Complete A Royal Request in Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom added a new side quest called A Royal Request to Monster Hunter Wilds in the February 18 patch, celebrating the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 3 release. Players must be Hunter Rank 9 or higher and head to the Scarlet Forest base camp...
By Destructoid
News•Feb 18, 2026
Sibanye-Stillwater to Recognise R5.3bn in Impairments
Sibanye‑Stillwater will record R5.3 bn of impairments in the second half of its 2025 financial year, bringing total FY2025 impairments to R14 bn. The write‑downs stem from a R3.8 bn reduction at the Kloof gold mine and a R138 m impairment on the Keliber...
By Miningmx
News•Feb 18, 2026
From DNA To Decision
Rapid functional testing is turning ambiguous genetic variants into actionable medical decisions. A zebrafish model proved a newborn‑identified SMN1 mutation benign, allowing clinicians to defer costly SMA therapy. This proof‑of‑concept shows whole‑genome sequencing can move from data to diagnosis within...
By Forbes – Healthcare
News•Feb 18, 2026
Health Fraud Scams
The FDA has escalated its enforcement against health‑fraud scams, targeting products ranging from 7‑OH opioid derivatives and tianeptine‑laden supplements to adulterated honey and toxic cosmetics. Recent public notifications and warning letters detail seizures, recalls, and advisories aimed at protecting consumers...
By FDA
News•Feb 18, 2026
Pharmaceutical Quality Resources
The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research created the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality (OPQ) to standardize drug quality oversight across all manufacturing sites, both domestic and foreign. OPQ’s mandate spans new drugs, biologics, generics, biosimilars, over‑the‑counter products, and certain...
By FDA
News•Feb 18, 2026
Luxembourg Launches New Tender for C&I Solar
Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Economy has opened a €3 million tender to fund commercial and industrial solar projects between 30 kW and 200 kW. Applications are accepted until April 17 and are split into three lots covering rooftop, façade and car‑port installations. Projects that...
By pv magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
Doom: The Dark Ages Switch 2 Port Possibly Hinted At In Nintendo Sale
A Bethesda Publisher Sale on Nintendo’s eShop displayed a Doomslayer render from the upcoming prequel *The Dark Ages*, a game not yet listed for the current Switch. The artwork has been interpreted as an accidental confirmation of a Switch 2 port,...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 18, 2026
First Gen Powers Lyceum Satellite Campuses
First Gen Corp. will supply over 1,150 kW of geothermal electricity to Lyceum of the Philippines University’s satellite campuses in Batangas and Laguna. The deal, enabled by the retail aggregation program, lets the campuses pool demand to meet the 500‑kW threshold...
By Philstar – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Google Adds Lyria 3 AI-Music Model to Its Gemini App
Google has integrated DeepMind’s Lyria 3 generative‑music model into its Gemini app, expanding the multimodal AI assistant’s capabilities to include music creation. The update reaches Gemini’s more than 750 million monthly active users, allowing them to generate 30‑second tracks from text, images...
By Music Ally
News•Feb 18, 2026
EQT Chief Calls for Reforms After Blowout Natural Gas Spot Prices During Winter Storm Fern
Winter Storm Fern caused U.S. natural‑gas spot prices to surge above $80 per MMBtu, marking one of the highest spikes on record. EQT Corp.’s MVP system operated at full capacity, but the event highlighted the strain on existing pipeline infrastructure....
By Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Annapurna Will Launch Musical RPG People of Note on April 7
Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios unveiled a new gameplay trailer and a Steam demo for People of Note, a turn‑based musical RPG. The title launches worldwide on April 7 across PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The...
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 18, 2026
Continuous Composites Awarded $1.25 Million to Advance Joining Methods with CF3D
Continuous Composites secured a $1.25 million AFWERX Manufacturing Challenge contract to advance CF3D joining and stiffening techniques for aerospace structures. CF3D merges precise fiber steering, rapid UV curing, and computational design into a digitally driven, scalable production process. The 15‑month project...
By CompositesWorld
News•Feb 18, 2026
Could Asia and the Middle East Offer Growth Opportunities for Italy’s Fincantieri?
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri commands roughly $24.98 billion of the global naval‑defence market, backed by 43 units spread across six countries. Its export push has centered on the U212 NFS submarine and the FREMM‑class frigate, both of which have attracted interest in Poland...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 18, 2026
Retired CISA Contracting Chief Juan Arratia Launches Arratia & Associates
Juan Arratia, former Chief of the Contracting Office at CISA, has announced the launch of Arratia & Associates LLC, a consulting firm that will advise on acquisition, procurement, and audit readiness. The new venture follows more than three decades of senior...
By Homeland Security Today (HSToday)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Global Payments Builds Salesforce
Global Payments announced a 300‑agent salesforce expansion in 2026, following its recent acquisition of Worldpay. The company will invest $1 billion this year to accelerate growth of its Genius processing brand and AI capabilities. Adjusted net revenue rose 1% to $2.32 billion...
By Payments Dive
News•Feb 18, 2026
Top List: HM 2026 Top Third-Party Management Companies
The Hotel Management 2026 Top Third-Party Management Companies list ranks firms by the number of U.S. guestrooms they managed in 2025. Sponsored by Entegra, the ranking relies on self‑submitted data from each company. The list highlights the scale of third‑party...
By Hotel Management
News•Feb 18, 2026
Global Payments Looks Forward to a Post-Issuing Era
Global Payments completed a $24.25 billion acquisition of Worldpay and sold its card‑issuing unit for $12 billion, positioning the company as a pure‑play merchant acquirer. The firm highlighted strong early performance of its Genius point‑of‑sale platform, now covering restaurants, retail, drive‑throughs and...
By Digital Transactions
News•Feb 18, 2026
Finpace Introduces Halcyon AI Layer to Its Core Banking Stack
Finpace unveiled Halcyon, an AI‑driven layer integrated with its core banking platform, aimed at accelerating change management for African financial institutions. The solution interprets business intent, orchestrates actions across data and workflow systems, and embeds governance to ensure compliant, auditable...
By IT News Africa
News•Feb 18, 2026
Battlefield 6 Season 2 Is the Foundation for Future Content, Says Producer
Battlefield 6’s Season 2 launched after a deliberate delay, allowing the team to polish new content and address pacing issues caused by the extended Season 1. Producer Phil Girette and associate producer Kit Eklof say the update introduces larger maps, the return...
By GamingBolt
News•Feb 18, 2026
French Appeals Court Rejects Award for Nicaragua Banana Plantation Workers
A French appeals court has rejected an appeal to enforce a $805 million compensation award for Nicaraguan banana plantation workers harmed by the pesticide Nemagon. The court ruled the sums were manifestly disproportionate and violated French public policy, upholding the lower...
By JURIST
News•Feb 18, 2026
FDA Accepts BMS Protein Degrader for Review; Disc Rare Disease Drug Rejected
The FDA has accepted Bristol Myers Squibb’s protein‑degrading multiple myeloma candidate iberdomide for review, with a decision expected by Aug. 17 after a Phase 3 trial showed higher minimal residual disease‑negative rates. In contrast, the agency rejected Disc Medicine’s accelerated‑approval bid for...
By BioPharma Dive
News•Feb 18, 2026
Phil Hoffman to Lead New Mexico PBS
Phil Hoffman will assume the role of General Manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS on April 1, 2024, following the retirement of Franz Joachim on March 31. He will serve as co‑GM starting March 24 to ensure a smooth transition. Hoffman brings extensive...
By Current
News•Feb 18, 2026
Jacksepticeye Apologizes For Criticizing Life Is Strange 2’s Political Message: ‘I’ve Learned A Great Deal In The Last 8 Years’
Jacksepticeye, the popular YouTuber, apologized in February 2026 for his 2019 criticism of the political themes in Don’t Nod’s episodic game Life Is Strange 2. In his original Let’s Play, he claimed the narrative pushed a specific agenda and lacked depth, prompting backlash from...
By Kotaku
News•Feb 18, 2026
Xbox RPG Avowed Snubs PS5 Pro Support
Xbox‑published RPG Avowed launched on PS5 and runs solidly, offering three visual modes—Quality (1440p/30 fps), Performance (1080p upscaled/60 fps), and Balanced (40 fps with 120 Hz support). The port mirrors the Xbox Series X experience but provides no PS5 Pro‑specific enhancements such as dedicated PSSR upscaling....
By Push Square
News•Feb 18, 2026
Successfully Implementing AI in Banking: Insights From Allica Bank CEO Richard Davies
Allica Bank CEO Richard Davies outlined how the UK fintech is scaling AI across its organization, emphasizing company‑wide adoption, engineering productivity, and cultural change. He highlighted that AI tools have delivered productivity improvements of two to ten times for engineers...
By Finovate
News•Feb 18, 2026
Remote Working Down, Mid-Level Contraction, and Eastern Migration: The Signals We're Seeing in Games Job Data
Sorcery.gg’s hiring data shows a modest 4% global contraction in games‑industry jobs in 2025, driven largely by a 25% drop in U.S. openings. Meanwhile, China posted a 25% increase, overtaking the U.S. as the top source of new roles. Mid‑level...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 18, 2026
Why Insider Threats May Make Satellite Hacking Significantly Easier
The article argues that insider threats could dramatically lower the barriers to satellite hacking, as insiders can bypass air‑gap protections and exploit the growing use of off‑the‑shelf Linux hardware. It highlights how complex supply chains, contractor relationships, and recent geopolitical...
By Via Satellite
News•Feb 18, 2026
Apiary Hotel Belleview Station Opens in South Denver
Apiary Hotel Belleview Station, a 175‑room Residence Inn by Marriott, opened in South Denver’s Belleview Station neighborhood. The all‑suite property blends extended‑stay comfort with boutique design, featuring bee‑inspired décor, a multi‑sided fireplace lobby, and a complimentary hot breakfast. Adjacent Apiary...
By Hotel Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Ambient AI in the Exam Room: For Better Care and Better Caring
Leonard Calabrese argues that ambient artificial intelligence—low‑cost, always‑on tools integrated into the exam room—can free clinicians from the constant EMR distraction and restore genuine face‑to‑face interaction. By handling routine documentation and patient‑message drafting, AI lets physicians focus on non‑verbal cues...
By Healio – All News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo Continues Expansion of Luxury Glamping
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo announced the addition of five new luxury glamping tents, each exceeding 500 square feet and equipped with climate‑controlled interiors, king‑size beds, and full ensuite bathrooms. The tents also feature a kitchenette, VIP concierge service,...
By Green Lodging News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Former Capcom Developer Has Spent Over $500K On Microtransactions In His Own Gacha Game
Yoshiki Okamoto, the former Capcom producer behind Street Fighter II, disclosed on Japanese television that he has spent over ¥80 million (about $520 000) on microtransactions in his own gacha title, Monster Strike. The mobile RPG, which he launched after founding Game Republic, is...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 18, 2026
Phasmophobia Development Preview 21 Outlines Upcoming Changes
Kinetic Games announced that the long‑awaited Player Character Update for Phasmophobia has been delayed to the first quarter of 2026. The patch will replace the game’s stiff early‑access avatars with lifelike models and introduce visual customization options. The studio also...
By VideoGamer.com
News•Feb 18, 2026
5 Ways QR Codes Help Grow Restaurant Catering
QR codes are emerging as low‑cost, trackable tools for restaurant catering growth. Kelly Grogan outlines five intentional placements— in‑store contests, bag stuffer flyers, local leave‑behinds, catering order collateral, and thank‑you cards— each designed to capture leads and drive repeat business....
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 18, 2026
UNITE HERE Releases Report Showing Immigration Policies Are Devastating U.S. Tourism Industry
UNITE HERE’s new "Inhospitable" report links recent White House immigration crackdowns to a sharp downturn in U.S. tourism. The study documents more than 2.5 million fewer international visitors in 2025, a $1 billion drop in travel receipts, and 98,000 lost hospitality jobs....
By Green Lodging News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Davidson Hospitality Group Reorganizes Commercial Services Team
Davidson Hospitality Group has reshaped its commercial services by promoting Patrick Broderick and Harry Carr to newly created senior vice‑president roles overseeing commercial optimization, while appointing Kathryn Collins as vice‑president of marketing. The reorganization consolidates sales, revenue management and marketing...
By Hotel Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Various Project Ramp-Ups Set to Boost Global Lithium Output in 2026
Global lithium production surged 19.7% in 2025 to 338,300 tonnes and is projected to climb another 15% in 2026, reaching 389,100 tonnes. The acceleration is driven by rapid ramp‑ups in Argentina, China, Australia, Mali and Zimbabwe, each adding new projects...
By Mining Technology
News•Feb 18, 2026
AI Claim Assistant Now Taking Auto Damage Claims Calls at Travelers
Travelers Companies has launched an AI Claim Assistant, an agentic voice service built on OpenAI’s models, to field auto‑damage claim calls. The system guides callers from initial consultation through claim submission, provides policy details, and enables photo uploads, appraisals, rental...
By Carrier Management
News•Feb 18, 2026
Architecting Agentic Operations for Supply Chain – A Practical View of A2A and MCP
The article proposes a layered architecture—Agent‑to‑Agent (A2A) for coordination and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for capability—to move AI in supply chains from isolated pilots to production‑scale operations. By publishing Agent Cards, A2A lets specialized agents discover and invoke each other...
By Logistics Viewpoints
News•Feb 18, 2026
Last Payment for Production Employees in the Motion Picture Industry
California’s Labor Code section 201.5 creates a tailored final‑pay regime for workers engaged in motion‑picture production and broadcasting. The statute requires that terminated employees receive all earned wages by the next regular payday, with payment permissible by mail or at a...
By National Law Review – Employment Law
News•Feb 18, 2026
If You Can't Beat AI, Become One in Hooded Horse Strategy RPG Heart of the Machine, Which Hits 1.0 Release...
Arcen Games and Hooded Horse are set to launch the 1.0 version of Heart of the Machine in March 2026. The sci‑fi strategy RPG lets players assume the role of a super‑advanced AI tasked with reshaping a crumbling civilization, promising...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 18, 2026
AIAA Identifies Top Technologies Transforming Aerospace
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) released a new report identifying ten technologies that will reshape aerospace by 2045, based on a survey of over 700 experts and interviews with senior leaders. The list includes AI‑aided design, alternative...
By AIAA – Industry News (Aerospace)
News•Feb 18, 2026
U.S. Firms Test Venom Autonomous Strike Aircraft
Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries unveiled Venom, an autonomous strike aircraft prototype that reached flight readiness in just 71 days. The rapid development leveraged Mach's modular open‑systems architecture and Divergent's Adaptive Production System, which uses additive manufacturing to produce monolithic...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 18, 2026
CleanChoice Energy Triples Capacity with Solar Acquisitions in North Carolina
CleanChoice Energy announced the acquisition of two utility‑scale solar projects in North Carolina—Sumac (103.92 MW) and Sweetleaf (118.3 MW)—adding 222.2 MW of capacity and tripling its portfolio. Construction is slated to start early 2027 with grid interconnection to the PJM market expected in...
By POWER Magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
Minecraft Java Is Switching From OpenGL to Vulkan for the Vibrant Visuals Update
Mojang announced that Minecraft Java Edition will transition its rendering pipeline from OpenGL to Vulkan as part of the upcoming Vibrant Visuals update. The switch aims to unlock modern graphics features, boost frame rates, and extend visual fidelity across Windows,...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 18, 2026
Digital Path Practices Reflected in Latest Checklist Changes
The College of American Pathologists issued the 2025 accreditation checklist on Dec. 9, adding a new “Digital Pathology Including Remote Data Assessment” section. The revision requires laboratories to validate digital pathology systems, document remote review locations, and treat remote CLIA‑certified sites...
By CAP Today
News•Feb 18, 2026
Connecting Africa Podcast: S4 Ep. 3 – What You Need to Know to Build an MVNO
The Connecting Africa Podcast’s fourth‑season episode features Calvin Collett, founder and CEO of Melon Mobile, who details the gritty reality of launching a digital‑first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in South Africa. He explains how building customer‑centricity into the company...
By Connecting Africa (Informa)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Walter Pritzkow OCMC Becomes Key Lightweight Enabler for Jetoptera Drone
Jetoptera is partnering with Walter E.C. Pritzkow Spezialkeramik (WPS) to integrate lightweight oxide ceramic matrix composite (OCMC) thrusters into its DARPA LIFT Challenge aircraft. The OCMC thrusters deliver 90 pound‑force of thrust while keeping the propulsion system light enough to meet...
By CompositesWorld
News•Feb 18, 2026
Fenix Composites CFRTP Road Bike Featuring Lugged Frame Resolves Repairability Challenges
Fenix Composites unveiled a carbon‑fiber‑reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) road‑bike frame that uses titanium lugs joined by induction heating, eliminating adhesives and fasteners. The reversible joint design allows defective components to be removed and replaced, extending the frame’s service life. Joint strength...
By CompositesWorld