News•Feb 17, 2026
SinclairLaunches New True Crime Daily Video Podcast
Sinclair Media announced the launch of "Criminally Obsessed," a daily true‑crime video podcast that will air Monday through Thursday on YouTube and major audio platforms. Hosted by veteran investigative journalist Anne Emerson, the series promises in‑depth coverage of high‑profile cases, leveraging Sinclair’s national newsgathering network. The podcast aims to provide context, courtroom detail, and victim‑focused storytelling beyond headline‑driven coverage. Episodes will combine original reporting with Sinclair’s local reporter resources to track breaking developments.
By TVTechnology
News•Feb 17, 2026
Wendy’s Brutal Sales, McDonald’s Big Momentum, and Dutch Bros' Infinite Runway
Wendy’s reported an 11% drop in Q4 same‑store sales and an 8% decline for 2025, signaling a sharp contraction in its core market. In contrast, McDonald’s posted roughly 7% same‑store sales growth in the same quarter, buoyed by a record‑breaking...
By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
News•Feb 17, 2026
ARM Institute Opens Project Call for Military Supply Chain Technology
The Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing (ARM) Institute has issued a member‑only project call to modernize the Department of Defense’s organic industrial base (OIB) supply chain. The call seeks proposals that combine digital operations, AI‑driven robotic process planning, real‑time sensors, in‑situ...
By The Robot Report
News•Feb 17, 2026
Anzu Discontinues Raptor Drone Series Amid Supply Chain Crisis
Anzu Robotics announced the discontinuation of its Raptor drone series after persistent component shortages halted production. The line, launched in 2024 as a U.S.-focused alternative to DJI, saw rapid demand driven by NDAA 2025 considerations, which depleted inventory faster than...
By DroneDJ
News•Feb 17, 2026
Xbox Sale Features over 35 Games with Easy Achievements and Gamerscore
Xbox’s weekly storefront promotion features more than 35 titles priced low and designed for quick completion, each offering easy-to‑earn achievements and a solid Gamerscore return. Most games can be finished in under eight hours, with discounts ranging from 40 % to...
By TrueAchievements
News•Feb 17, 2026
Choice Health at Home Acquires Alliant Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice
Choice Health at Home announced the acquisition of Alliant Home Health, Alliant Palliative Care, and Alliant Hospice, extending its service portfolio in Colorado. The deal, closed on November 12, 2025, adds occupational and physical therapy, skilled nursing, and hospice services...
By Hospice News
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News•Feb 17, 2026
WATTS UP: Inside the Paarl Solar Panel Plant Trading on Local Agility to Challenge Imported Panels
Ener‑G‑Africa inaugurated a solar‑panel assembly plant in Paarl, Western Cape, with an annual capacity of about 150 MW, capable of producing panels from 5 W to 620 W. The facility differentiates itself through a locally trained, all‑female workforce and a focus on the...
By Daily Maverick – Business
News•Feb 17, 2026
Haridopolos Praises Isaacman As ‘Dynamic Leader’ For NASA
Jared Isaacman, barely 60 days into his role as NASA administrator, has earned high praise from Rep. Mike Haridopolos, chair of the House space subcommittee. Haridopolos highlighted Isaacman's ability to rally the agency’s morale, communicate its mission publicly, and position...
By Payload
News•Feb 17, 2026
Clarity Innovations Hires Hobbs as Chief Executive
Clarity Innovations announced Brian Hobbs as its new chief executive, tapping a two‑decade veteran of the national‑security market. Hobbs previously led Accenture Federal Services' national‑security portfolio after joining through the Novetta acquisition. The hire follows Capitol Meridian Partners' 2023 purchase...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 17, 2026
What Is the Ascendant Challenge This Week in Destiny 2?
Destiny 2’s weekly Ascendant Challenge for Feb 17‑24 is the Cimmerian Garrison, accessed through the Chamber of Starlight Lost Sector. Players must consume Petra Venj’s Tincture of Queensfoil to reveal a portal that leads to the Ascendant Plane, where Abyssal Champions pursue...
By Dot Esports
News•Feb 17, 2026
Digimon Story: Time Stranger 3rd DLC - Anti-ParadoX Will Add X-Antibody Royal Knights in March 2026
Bandai Namco announced the third and final DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, titled Anti‑ParadoX, slated for release in March 2026. The pack adds five X‑Antibody Mega Digivolutions—Omnimon/Omegamon, Gallantmon/Dukemon, UlforceVeedramon, Magnamon, and Jesmon—alongside a new story episode featuring Asuna Shiroki...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 17, 2026
What Is the Grandmaster Vanguard Alert Weapon This Week in Destiny 2?
Destiny 2’s Grandmaster Vanguard Alert for Feb 17‑24 challenges fireteams with a 50‑power cap and no self‑revive, demanding precise coordination. This week’s featured weapon is Horror’s Least, an Arc pulse rifle, available as a guaranteed masterworked Tier 5 drop on first completion with...
By Dot Esports
News•Feb 17, 2026
Car Ownership Cost Estimates, Reality Are Miles Apart
A wave of strategic moves reshaped the global insurance landscape on Feb. 17, 2026, as Aon secured a major reinsurance appointment and Zurich received an extension on its Beazley bid, while Ardonagh acquired a controlling stake in a Hong Kong...
By Business Insurance
News•Feb 17, 2026
Space Identified as a Key Sovereign Capability in New Defence Industrial Strategy
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIA) has elevated space to a sovereign capability, creating a Build‑Partner‑Buy procurement model that puts domestic firms first. The plan earmarks $6.6 B from the 2025 budget and billions more through 2035 for space‑based intelligence, satellite communications,...
By SpaceQ
News•Feb 17, 2026
German Grocery Retailer REWE Deploys Cimcorp Solution for New Automated Fulfillment Center
German retailer REWE has opened an automated fulfillment center in Oranienburg, deploying Cimcorp’s robotic handling and Warehouse Control System to manage fresh produce distribution. The facility serves over 370 supermarkets and 580 shops in the Berlin region, processing roughly 29,000...
By Modern Materials Handling
News•Feb 17, 2026
CME Group Fines, Suspends Broker for Allegedly Disclosing Non-Public Info Regarding Customer Orders
CME Group announced a $40,000 fine and a 30‑business‑day suspension for broker Kevin Milan after he disclosed material non‑public information about large crude oil futures orders in April‑May 2020. Milan shared order quantity, side, and contract months before the trades...
By FX News Group — Feed
News•Feb 17, 2026
Aon Makes Reinsurance Appointment
Aon announced that Nick Fraccalvieri will assume the role of CEO of global facultative for its Reinsurance Solutions division effective March 1, succeeding Andrew Laing after a decade at the helm. Laing will transition to UK CEO of Reinsurance Solutions while retaining his...
By Business Insurance
News•Feb 17, 2026
New Jersey Promotes Solar To Lower Utility Bills
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed executive orders to speed residential and community solar permitting, pause utility rate hikes, and modernize methane‑fired plants as utility bills climb about a third in two years. The state is leveraging roughly $1.1 billion...
By CleanTechnica
News•Feb 17, 2026
Npl on S1zzi: "He Has the X-Factor; if We Want to Become Tier-One in the Future, We Need It"
B8 suffered an early exit at the PGL Cluj‑Napoca tournament, losing to Aurora, The MongolZ and FURIA. Team captain Andrii “npl” Kukharskyi blamed the loss on repeated strategic errors and a reluctance to adapt during the event. He highlighted new AWPer...
By HLTV.org (CS)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Olympics Payments Hurdles Are a Microcosm of EU Challenges
The episode examines how Visa's exclusive role as the card provider at the Milano‑Cortina Winter Olympics exposed Europe’s reliance on U.S. payment networks, leaving many visitors stranded with cash‑only options and long ATM queues. Guest Don Apgar explains that geopolitical...
By PaymentsJournal
News•Feb 17, 2026
Turning Microalgae-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Into a Next-Generation Drug Delivery Platform
Paris‑based AGS Therapeutics signed a strategic agreement with INITS SMO, a GMP‑qualified shared manufacturing organization, to transition its microalgae‑derived extracellular vesicle (MEV) platform to full GMP compliance. The partnership allows AGS to run its proprietary MEV manufacturing, loading, and analytics...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Design and Implementation of Cloud-Native Microservice Architectures for Scalable Insurance Analytics Platforms
A new study presents a cloud‑native microservice architecture designed for insurance analytics, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Spark to replace legacy monolithic systems. The design enables real‑time data ingestion, continuous AI model deployment, and automated scaling across services. Performance tests...
By DZone – DevOps & CI/CD
News•Feb 17, 2026
Making the Warehouse a Better Place to Work
Warehouse automation promises easier picking and safer loading, yet it alone cannot solve the talent crunch. Industry leaders argue that career growth, cross‑training, and clear development pathways are essential to retain workers. Honeywell highlights training on new technology as a...
By DC Velocity
News•Feb 17, 2026
Plaintiffs’ Failure to Timely Raise Lack of Defendant’s Privilege Log Defeats Waiver Claim
The Nevada district court rejected plaintiffs’ motion to deem all privileges waived because the insurer’s privilege log was filed late. While the court affirmed the ongoing duty to supplement disclosures under Rule 26(e), it declined to impose a strict 30‑day rolling...
By EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Avowed's Anniversary Update Is a Great Excuse to Return to Eora, but the PS5 Version Should Have Been Better
Obsidian released Avowed on PS5 bundled with the 2.00 Anniversary Update, introducing New Game Plus, photo mode, additional races, character presets, and extensive difficulty sliders. The console version mirrors Xbox's three display modes—performance, quality, and balanced—with frame‑rate unlocks, but still exhibits...
By RPG Site
News•Feb 17, 2026
Medabots Survivors Is Arriving to Mobile This Month, Bringing a Fresh Survival Action Twist to the Beloved Series
Imagineer Co., Ltd. announced Medabots Survivors, a new survivor‑action mobile game set to launch on February 25, 2026 for Android and iOS. The title expands the long‑running Medabots JRPG franchise with a wave‑based survival format, offering more than 60 distinct...
By GamingonPhone
News•Feb 17, 2026
How Digital Health Platforms Are Transforming Access to Time-Sensitive Care
Digital health platforms are reshaping time-sensitive care by streamlining scheduling, triage, and data integration. They enable remote consultations, automated intake, and real‑time record sharing, reducing wait times and geographic barriers. Clinical oversight remains central, with licensed providers reviewing algorithmic recommendations...
By Healthcare Guys
News•Feb 17, 2026
Opinion: I Can’t Wait for Gaming Consoles to Die (but Not How You Think)
Daniel Rubino argues that the real problem isn’t Xbox or PlayStation hardware but the artificial technical split between consoles and PCs. Developers must maintain separate codebases, certification processes, and patch pipelines, which inflates costs and delays releases, especially for indie...
By Windows Central
News•Feb 17, 2026
Delivering Deterrence: Sentinel Restructure to Complete in 2026; Initial Capability Timeline Set
The U.S. Air Force’s LGM‑35A Sentinel program will complete its restructuring phase and achieve a Milestone B decision by the end of 2026, with an initial operational capability slated for the early 2030s. A newly created Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager consolidates...
By U.S. Air Force
News•Feb 17, 2026
EKO Launches Pyranometer Calibration Service for US Solar Players
EKO Instruments USA has introduced a U.S.-based pyranometer calibration service using its new Indoor Calibration Facility (ICF‑02). The automated system meets ISO 9847:2023 and IEC 61724‑1:2021 standards, offering faster turnaround, lower cost, and traceable accuracy for utility‑scale, commercial, and industrial solar projects....
By Solar Power World
News•Feb 17, 2026
Blue Grass Airport Announces Continued Growth of United Airlines in Lexington, Ky
Blue Grass Airport announced United Airlines will upgrade its daily Lexington‑Denver flight to a 126‑seat Airbus A319 on May 21, 2026, adding more than 50 seats per day. The carrier will also increase Lexington‑Chicago service to up to seven daily...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 17, 2026
Connecticut Toyota Dealership Installs Solar Carport with C-PACE Financing
Earthlight Technologies installed a 300‑kW solar carport at Lynch Toyota in Manchester, Connecticut. The project was financed through Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑PACE) with backing from the Connecticut Green Bank. The dealership expects the solar canopy to lower operating...
By Solar Power World
News•Feb 17, 2026
WEST 2026: Digital Transformation Teams Are a Core Part of the Marines’ AI Strategy
The Marine Corps has fielded six Digital Transformation Teams (DXTs) and plans two additional deployments to complete coverage across its three Marine Expeditionary Forces. These teams operationalize the service’s 2024 AI strategy by piloting AI solutions, managing risk, and closing...
By FedTech Magazine
News•Feb 17, 2026
Lots of Toys Revealed for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Pre-Orders Open
Jakks Pacific unveiled a comprehensive toy line for the upcoming *Super Mario Galaxy* movie, featuring figures, playsets, plush and accessories. Retail exclusives include a 5‑inch Bowser Jr. figure at Walmart and a 5‑inch 4‑pack at Target, alongside glow‑in‑the‑dark Luma yoyos and...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 17, 2026
Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Slow in the Dairy State
Most Wisconsin dairy producers have yet to enroll in the USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program, with only 1,616 of the state’s 5,116 licensed farms—31.5%—signed up as of Feb 17. The enrollment deadline is Feb 26, prompting FSA officials and risk‑management advisors...
By Brownfield Ag News
News•Feb 17, 2026
Report on the State of Pharmaceutical Quality
The FDA released its FY 2024 Report on the State of Pharmaceutical Quality, a comprehensive PDF detailing post‑market quality defects, recalls, import alerts, and warning letters across the U.S. drug supply chain. The report aggregates current and cumulative data on manufacturers,...
By FDA
News•Feb 17, 2026
VIDAA Takes on Nielsen, Comscore with V Index Measurement Solution
VIDAA, now rebranded as V, is set to launch its V Index measurement platform in Q2, blending traditional linear TV data with streaming‑app viewership. The solution will initially roll out across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, leveraging the company’s...
By The Desk
News•Feb 17, 2026
SELECT-SERVICE MARRIOTT FRANCHISE IN NORTHERN NJ/NYC MARKET
A premium‑branded, select‑service Marriott franchise is available in the densely populated NYC metropolitan area and New Jersey’s most populous county. The property benefits from a prime location near major demand generators, delivering a solid history of revenue, occupancy, and RevPAR....
By Hotel Management
News•Feb 17, 2026
Eve Online's New In-Game Chatbot "Is Not Generative AI," But I'd Still Rather Ask Randomers for Advice
CCP introduced Aura Guidance, an in‑game chatbot for Eve Online that answers rookie questions using a pre‑determined knowledge base rather than generative AI. The tool was built from analysis of over 5.8 million player support queries and is optional for users....
By PCGamesN
News•Feb 17, 2026
Patience Is the Real Key to Overcoming Nioh 3’s Hamamatsu Hill Enemy Base
To access Nioh 3’s Hamamatsu Hill enemy base, players must first complete the “Fated Land” side quest and then receive the Mountain Temple Key from Ii Naotora during the “Ii’s Memento” quest. Once unlocked, the base houses only five enemies, culminating in...
By VideoGamer.com
News•Feb 17, 2026
New Survey Highlights Shift From Leisure to Professional Mobile Starlink Use
TRIO Flatmount’s 2026 Mobile Starlink Survey of roughly 600 users reveals a decisive shift from recreational to professional use, with 47% relying on mobile satellite connectivity to generate income. RVs remain the primary deployment platform at 37%, while marine vessels...
By SatNews
News•Feb 17, 2026
OCC Proposes New Appeal Process for Banks, Trusts
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has proposed a new appeals board that would review supervisory decisions using a de novo “fresh look” standard. The rule expands appeal rights to uninsured institutions such as national trust banks and...
By American Banker
News•Feb 17, 2026
Iciest Baltic in 15 Years Threatens to Cut Russian Exports
Russia’s Baltic Sea ports are encased in the thickest ice in 15 years, forcing non‑ice‑class vessels to wait for ice‑breaker escorts. The ice surge has already cut oil exports from Primorsk by roughly one‑third, and waiting times for convoys have...
By gCaptain
News•Feb 17, 2026
The Fallacy of European Rare Earth Prices
Over the past year European intermediaries have quoted rare‑earth oxide prices that are several times higher than the volume‑backed market rates, creating widespread confusion. Adamas Intelligence data shows that 75% of yttrium oxide, 96% of dysprosium oxide and 95% of...
By Adamas Intelligence
News•Feb 17, 2026
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim 1.2 Update Out Now on Nintendo Switch 2, Patch Notes – 60 Hz Mode, Frame...
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim received a 1.2 patch for Nintendo Switch 2, introducing a new 60 Hz mode that lets players toggle between visual fidelity and performance. A 30 Hz visual mode locks frame rate for smoother gameplay, while performance tweaks reduce FPS...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 17, 2026
France Releases Oil Tanker GRINCH After ‘Several Million Euro’ Penalty for Sanctions Evasion
French authorities released the oil tanker GRINCH after its owner paid a multi‑million‑euro penalty for sanctions evasion. The vessel, seized in the Alboran Sea in January, was suspected of operating under a false Comoros flag as part of Russia’s shadow...
By gCaptain
News•Feb 17, 2026
Celestyal Rolls Out Rewards for Med Group Bookings
Celestyal introduced a limited‑time promotion for travel advisors booking new group reservations on 7‑ and 14‑night Mediterranean cruises for the 2026‑2027 seasons. Incentives include tiered onboard credit ranging from €130 to €200 per person, free cabin rewards for groups of...
By Recommend
News•Feb 17, 2026
Littler Edge Training - Q1 2026
Littler Mendelson is hosting a live webinar on March 12, 2026 to demonstrate Littler Edge, its new employment‑and‑labor‑law compliance platform. The 45‑minute session, led by Knowledge Management Director Katherine R. Hinde, will walk participants through the tool’s search, guidance, and...
By Littler – Insights/News
News•Feb 17, 2026
When Space Businesses Should Accelerate Cash Burn, When to Improve
Space companies face a strategic choice between speeding up cash burn to capture market share and tightening spending to extend runway. The article outlines criteria such as revenue traction, funding environment, and technology readiness that dictate when aggressive spending is...
By Payload
News•Feb 17, 2026
NASA Will Fuel up Its Artemis 2 Moon Rocket for the 2nd Time on Feb. 19. Will It Leak Again?
NASA is set to conduct a second wet‑dress rehearsal of the Space Launch System for Artemis 2 on Feb 19, loading over 700,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and oxygen. The first rehearsal was halted by an LH₂ leak at the tail service...
By Space.com