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No, George Washington didn’t have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston
Presidents’ Day: Leadership, Strength, and the Promise of an Exceptional America
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) proudly joins Americans across our nation in commemorating Presidents’ Day-a distinguished celebration of leadership, courage, and the enduring principles that have made the United States of America the greatest nation on Earth.Today, we give thanks to God Almighty for this beautiful Presidents’ Day and…
INVNT® Reports Record Growth, Expanding Global Infrastructure and Capabilities Across All Regions
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–INVNT®, the innovation-led global brand storytelling agency, today announced a record-breaking financial year in 2025, achieving 60% year-over-year growth. This milestone validates a major strategic integration designed to expand upstream and downstream capabilities, allowing the agency to deliver holistic, turnkey experiential solutions for partners worldwide, including category-defining brands such as Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, General Motors, Hitachi,…
Police investigate Sunday shooting near Duluth Transit Center
DULUTH, Minn. — Police are investigating a shooting near the Duluth Transit Center Sunday night. According to officials, they responded to a report of a shooting in the area of South 3rd Avenue West and West Michigan Street. Once on scene, officers found a single shell casing and a man without any injuries who was uncooperative. Police say the victim…
Mouser Electronics to Highlight Latest Semiconductors and Technologies for Engineers at DesignCon 2026
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, invites electronic design engineers to visit its exhibit at DesignCon 2026, February 24 – 26, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260216968996/en/Mouser representatives will be at Booth 1139 to…
Presidents’ Day: A Reflection on Service, Leadership, and the Enduring American Spirit
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / On this meaningful Presidents’ Day, Americans across the country pause with pride and gratitude. It is a day to honor leadership, to remember sacrifice, and to celebrate the enduring spirit that has carried the United States of America forward through every generation.Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK) proudly extends its…
RestorixHealth Announces 2025 Center Recognition Awards Program Recipients
METAIRIE, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–RestorixHealth, the nation’s leading wound care solutions company, is pleased to announce the wound and hyperbaric center recipients of their Center Recognition Awards program for the awards period July-December 2025. These prestigious awards demonstrate a center’s commitment to the highest quality of patient care, optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction over a six-month period.This press release features…
BCA: The FBI will not provide Minnesota evidence into the shooting death of Alex Pretti
A photo of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol officer over the weekend, is displayed at the shooting scene Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in Minneapolis. ST. PAUL, Min. – Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans released a statement February 16, 2026: The FBI formally notified the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) on…
College baseball notebook: Spartans open on high note with top-10 series win against Louisville
Jack Link’s® Unleashes Carnivore Bites for Value-Seeking Protein Snackers
65 pieces made with 100% beef plus 110 grams of protein for under $20, A meat-to-money ratio that is changing the game for cost-conscious snackersMINONG, Wis., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Jack Link’s, the undisputed leader of real meat protein snacks, has unleashed Carnivore Bites. What the heck are Carnivore Bites?We’re talking 65 pieces that come in dangerously flavorful Original…
VB Spine Announces Intent to Acquire Exclusive Rights to Augmedics’ Spine Platform
NEW YORK & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–VB Spine LLC (“VB Spine”), the largest privately held spine company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to the xvision Spine System® (xvision) from Augmedics, adding augmented reality (AR) navigation to VB Spine’s growing enhanced visualization portfolio. Augmedics is the first company to offer an FDA-cleared AR…
Astemo’s INDYCAR Program with Team Penske and Chevrolet to Continue in 2026
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Astemo, Ltd. (hereafter “Astemo”), together with its Americas subsidiary Astemo Americas, Inc. (hereafter “Astemo Americas”), continues its NTT INDYCAR SERIES partnership with Team Penske for a 15th consecutive season in 2026 as a sponsor of the No. 2 Dallara/Chevrolet driven by Josef Newgarden.The Astemo name will appear on the front, sides and…
EquiDeFi Positions Itself as Infrastructure Powering Modern Private Investing
Fintech company reinforces its compliance first SaaS model supporting private capital markets without acting as a broker dealer or investment advisorFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / EquiDeFi, a financial technology software company, announced its continued focus on providing secure digital infrastructure for private capital markets, helping issuers and investors manage the operational and compliance demands…
SEKO Logistics Achieves World-Class Global Net Promoter Score of +71
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–SEKO Logistics (SEKO), the leader in end-to-end global logistics, today announced a world-class global Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +71 for the second half of 2025, an increase from its industry-leading +68 in the first half of the year. This performance remains well above the logistics industry average of +36, demonstrating SEKO’s sustained commitment to disciplined…
Liverpool’s waterfront tells an American story beyond The Beatles
Liverpool’s waterfront reads like a record of America’s rise. Tobacco from Virginia passed through its warehouses, passenger liners sailed regularly to New York and the 1915 sinking of the Liverpool-registered Lusitania shifted U.S. public opinion during World War I. Long before it became shorthand for The Beatles, this English port was tied to the American economy in ways still visible…
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood. Here’s a rundown of what’s open and closed on Presidents Day 2026: Government offices Federal and state government offices are closed. Courts and…
ZX Capital Markets Introduces ZXCM Social Trader: A New Copy Trading App for iOS and Android
A mobile-first social trading experience designed to help users discover strategies, review performance with clarity, and replicate trades through a structured framework.LIMASSOL, Cyprus, February 16, 2026 (EZ Newswire) — ZX Capital Markets today announced the launch of ZXCM Social Trader, a new copy trading application now available on iOS and Android. The app is built to bring strategy discovery, performance…
The quiet return of pantry syrups
Homemade syrups are having a major moment on TikTok, where the #HomeCafe tag now appears in more than 1.7 million posts. The trend is bringing syrups out of cafe counters and into home kitchens, as creators share the satisfying art of creating their own infusions. With DIY syrups, people take control of ingredients and turn the simple act of making…
NAACP asks judge to protect against ‘misuse’ of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia’s Fulton County
FirstEnergy Transmission and Transource Energy Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio
Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus regionAKRON, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Regional grid operator PJM Interconnection has selected a major electric transmission project to meet a critical infrastructure need in central Ohio. Jointly developed by FirstEnergy Transmission LLC and Transource Energy – a partnership between American Electric Power and Evergy, Inc. – the…
AIT Worldwide Logistics annonce un partenariat stratégique avec Greenbriar Equity Group
ITASCA, Illinois–(BUSINESS WIRE)–févr. 16, 2026–Le leader des solutions de chaîne d’approvisionnement AIT Worldwide Logistics (« AIT ») a conclu un accord définitif de partenariat avec Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. (« Greenbriar ») afin de soutenir la prochaine phase de croissance du transitaire international. Les conditions financières de cette transaction privée n’ont pas été divulguées.Ce communiqué de presse contient des éléments…
AIT Worldwide Logistics Announces Strategic Partnership With Greenbriar Equity Group
ITASCA, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–Supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics (“AIT”) has entered into a definitive agreement to partner with Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. (“Greenbriar”) in support of the global freight forwarder’s next chapter of growth. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260216984391/en/AIT Worldwide Logistics’ strategic partnership…
AIT Worldwide Logistics meldet strategische Partnerschaft mit der Greenbriar Equity Group
ITASCA, Illinois–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–AIT Worldwide Logistics (“AIT”), der Marktführer für Lieferkettenlösungen, hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung über eine Partnerschaft mit der Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. (“Greenbriar”) zur Unterstützung der nächsten Wachstumsphase des globalen Spediteurs unterzeichnet. Zu den finanziellen Bedingungen der privaten Transaktion wurde nichts mitgeteilt.Diese Pressemitteilung enthält multimediale Inhalte. Die vollständige Mitteilung hier ansehen: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260216424721/de/AIT Worldwide Logistics’ strategic partnership with…
CAVU Resources, Inc. Updates Corporate Website to Reflect Long-Term Direction and Ownership Mindset
TULSA, OKLAHOMA / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / CAVU Resources, Inc. (“CAVR” or the “Company”) (OTCID:CAVR) today announced an update to its corporate website, www.cavuri.com, outlining the Company’s long-term operating direction and approach to value creation.The updated website is less about short-term activity and more about direction. It outlines CAVR’s goal of operating as a long-term holding company…
Controversy sweeps through curling at the Winter Olympics, in photos
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — A swirling controversy in curling at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is dividing the sport’s usually tight-knit community as allegations of cheating stand out sharply against its tradition of fair play. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. AP Winter Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics Categories: US & World News
How to Save Water and Increase Home Value with Water-Efficient Kitchen and Bath Products
ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–With more choices for kitchen and bath products on the market than ever, Plumbing Manufacturers International’s Rethink Water initiative today encourages shoppers to choose certified, water-efficient products that increase home value while reducing water and energy bills. PMI and its members gather this week for the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Feb. 17-19 in Orlando.This…
Innovia Consulting Announces Acquisition of 365Vertical and 365 Cannabis, Expanding Its Industry Focused Microsoft Business Applications Portfolio
ONALASKA, Wis., Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Innovia Consulting, a leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central consultancy, today announced the acquisition of 365Vertical and 365 Cannabis, two specialized Microsoft partners known for delivering industry-tailored ERP and business management solutions. The acquisition strengthens Innovia’s vertical market strategy and expands its ability to serve customers with deep, domain‑specific expertise.With the addition of 365Vertical…
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries
Suspect in mass shooting at Bondi Beach Jewish festival appears in court
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Sultan bin Ahmed visite les Shanghai Film Studios, le Film Park et le stade de Shanghai
SHANGHAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–févr. 16, 2026–Son Altesse Cheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, vice-gouverneur de Charjah et président du Conseil des médias de Charjah, a effectué, samedi, une visite aux Shanghai Film Studios et au Shanghai Film Park, un complexe cinématographique d’envergure s’étendant sur 800 000 mètres carrés, situé dans la ville de Shidon, au cœur de la métropole chinoise…
ADDING MULTIMEDIA K2 Partnering Solutions Appoints Srinivas Rao as Chief Executive Officer
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–K2 Partnering Solutions, a global leader in consultative technology and talent solutions, today announced the appointment of Srinivas Rao as Chief Executive Officer.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260216572423/en/Srinivas Rao, CEO of K2 Partnering SolutionsSrinivas is a seasoned global executive with more than 28 years of experience driving value creation, scalable growth, and…
Brondell Showcases Cutting-Edge Engineering and Design at KBIS 2026
Leading North American bidet manufacturer expands category reach and brings innovation to market, launching Jema Touchless Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet and Coit Integrated Smart Bidet Toilet.SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / Brondell, a San Francisco-based innovator of science-backed designs for healthier spaces, announces its Jema™ Touchless Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet and Coit™ Integrated Bidet Smart Toilet. Jema…
Estithmar Holding crée « Estithmar Capital » pour la gestion d’investissements financiers
DOHA, Qatar–(BUSINESS WIRE)–févr. 16, 2026–Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. a annoncé aujourd’hui la création de son cinquième groupe, « Estithmar Capital », une étape stratégique visant à consolider son expansion et à diversifier ses secteurs d’activité.Ce communiqué de presse contient des éléments multimédias. Voir le communiqué complet ici : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260215117987/fr/Estithmar Holding Establishes “Estithmar Capital” for Financial Investment Management (Photo: AETOSWire)Estithmar Capital se spécialisera…
Dynamic Map Platform complète sa couverture cartographique HD du Canada d’un océan à l’autre
LIVONIA, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–févr. 16, 2026–Dynamic Map Platform (DMP) annonce l’achèvement de sa carte haute définition couvrant tout le territoire canadien. L’ajout de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador et de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard porte la couverture totale de DMP au Canada à 194 144 kilomètres dans les dix provinces, incluant les quatre principales classes de routes. Le kilométrage du Nord-Est canadien élargit la couverture nord-américaine existante de…
Dynamic Map Platform Completes Coast-to-Coast Canadian HD Map Coverage
LIVONIA, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–Dynamic Map Platform (DMP) announces the completion of its coast-to-coast high-definition map in Canada. The addition of Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island brings DMP’s total Canadian coverage to 120,636 miles across all ten provinces including the top four road classes. The Northeast Canadian mileage expands DMP’s existing North American coverage to more than 970,000…
Connor Hellebuyck shows why he’s the U.S. starting goalie at the Olympics
Weltpremiere des CUBE-Modulgeräts von REJO in Japan
TOKIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–REJO, ein wegbereitender, weltweit tätiger Anbieter von HNB-Lösungen (Heat-not-Burn), stellte heute erstmals das neueste modulare HNB-Gerät, den REJO CUBE, in Japan vor.Diese Pressemitteilung enthält multimediale Inhalte. Die vollständige Mitteilung hier ansehen: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260215447221/de/REJO CUBE DEVICE-Product InfographicDer REJO CUBE bricht mit herkömmlichen HNB-Designnormen und bietet eine kühne neue Gerätoption mit einem trendigen Look und einem Dualmodus-Inhalationserlebnis. Das Gerät kommt…
Locals ski through Bormio streets in a traditional cross-country race, in photos
BORMIO, Italy (AP) — Locals in Bormio, Italy, ski through the streets during the traditional “Palio delle Contrade,” a unique community cross-country race, this year coinciding with the 2026 Winter Olympics. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. AP Winter Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics Categories: US & World News
Resecurity Showcases AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions at AI Everything MEA Egypt 2026
CAIRO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–Resecurity, a U.S.-based cybersecurity and intelligence company protecting Fortune 100 companies and government agencies worldwide, proudly exhibited at AI Everything MEA Egypt 2026, one of the region’s most prestigious technology and innovation events. The event was held under the esteemed patronage of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and hosted by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt,…
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation® Grants $1 Million to Feeding America® to Support Local Food Banks Nationwide
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–The Dunkin’ ® Joy in Childhood Foundation® today announced a $1 million grant to Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, to help provide food to families facing hunger in communities across the country. The funding will be distributed to local Feeding America partner food banks, strengthening their ability to meet rising demand and support neighbors experiencing…
World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays
REJO lance le dispositif modulaire CUBE au Japon en première mondiale
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–févr. 16, 2026–REJO, fournisseur mondial pionnier de solutions de chauffage sans combustion (HNB), a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement mondial au Japon de REJO CUBE, son dernier dispositif HNB modulaire.Ce communiqué de presse contient des éléments multimédias. Voir le communiqué complet ici : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260215052178/fr/REJO CUBE DEVICE-Product InfographicS’éloignant des normes de conception HNB conventionnelles, REJO CUBE est une nouvelle option audacieuse avec…
GLM-5 Launch Signals a New Era in AI: When Models Become Engineers
SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 16, 2026–GLM-5, newly released as open source, signals a broader shift in artificial intelligence. Large language models are moving beyond generating code snippets or interface prototypes toward building complete systems and carrying out complex, end-to-end tasks. The change marks a transition from so-called “vibe coding” to what researchers increasingly describe as agentic engineering.This press release features multimedia. View…
Pantheon Resources PLC Announces AGM Arrangements & Corporate Update
Pantheon Resources plcAGM Arrangements & Corporate UpdateLONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / Pantheon Resources plc (AIM:PANR)(OTCQX:PTHRF) (“Pantheon” or the “Company”), the oil and gas company developing the Kodiak and Ahpun oil fields in close proximity to pipeline and transportation infrastructure on Alaska’s North Slope, is pleased to provide the following update.AGM arrangementsThe Company’s AGM will be…
REJO traz dispositivo modular CUBE ao Japão em sua estreia global
TÓQUIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–fev 16, 2026–A REJO, fornecedora global pioneira de soluções de aquecimento sem combustão (HNB), anunciou hoje o lançamento global do REJO CUBE, seu mais recente dispositivo HNB modular, no Japão.Este comunicado de imprensa inclui multimédia. Veja o comunicado completo aqui: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260215414147/pt/REJO CUBE DEVICE-Product InfographicRompendo com os padrões convencionais de design de dispositivos HNB, o REJO CUBE apresenta uma opção…
BCA identifies Duluth man, deputies involved in fatal traffic stop
Sheriff, police chief believe man killed in deputy shootout is homicide suspect from earlier shooting
DULUTH, Minn. – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified a Duluth man and two deputies involved in a fatal use-of-force incident Feb. 10. The man is identified as Donald Felver III, 30, of Duluth. The BCA said Felver shot at deputies during a pursuit before deputies returned fire, killing Felver. The BCA’s crime scene investigators said they…
