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Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead researcher told AFP on Friday.

New study probes why chronic pain lasts longer in women

To all the women who've heard the frustrating "it's all in your head" in response to medical maladies, a new study out Friday feels your pain.

German broadcaster recalls correspondent over AI-generated images

German public broadcaster ZDF on Friday recalled a New York correspondent after AI-generated images were screened during a news report on ICE immigration raids in the United States.

India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI

Fledgling Indian artificial intelligence companies showcased homegrown technologies this week at a major summit in New Delhi, underpinning big dreams of becoming a global AI power.

India chases 'DeepSeek moment' with homegrown AI models

Fledgling Indian artificial intelligence companies showcased homegrown technologies this week at a major summit in New Delhi, underpinning big dreams of becoming a global AI power.

DigiPower X Announces Closing of Settlement

This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's amended and restated prospectus supplement dated November 18, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025.

Datavault AI Announces Change in Distribution Date for Previously Announced Dividends of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II Tokens and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock to Datavault AI Record Equityholders to February 27, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) ("Datavault AI" or the "Company"), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset tokenization technologies, today announced that its board of directors (the "Datavault Board") has changed the distribution dates for both the (i) previously announced dividend (the "Warrant Distribution") of warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase shares of Datavault AI common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Common Stock"), to eligible record holders ("Record Holders") of Common Stock and other equity securities of Datavault AI and (ii) previously announced dividend (the "Coin Distribution" and, together with the Warrant Distribution, the "Distributions") of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II ("Dream Bowl Meme Coin II") tokens to Record Holders, to February 27, 2026 (the "Distribution Date"), from February 23, 2026 (with respect to the Warrant Distribution) and February 21, 2026 (with respect to the Coin Distribution). The record date for each of the Distributions remains January 7, 2026 (the "Record Date").

OTC Markets Group Welcomes IEH Corporation to OTCQX

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / OTC Markets Group Inc., operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced IEH Corporation (OTCQX:IEHC), a producer of high-performance PCB connectors, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. IEH Corporation upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCID™ Basic Market.

BCII Receives Very Favorable Accounting Treatment Opinion for Its Coupon Token Program

VERO BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / BCII Enterprises Inc. (OTCID:BCII) ("BCII" or the "Company") today announced that it has received a very favorable accounting treatment opinion for its patent-pending Coupon Token platform. The opinion was issued by CFO Squad Inc., a firm with extensive experience in financial statement preparation and reporting for numerous U.S. public companies.

Diginex Connects Sustainability Intelligence to Revenue Activation in $40 Million Strategic Alliance

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / Diginex Limited (NASDAQ:DGNX) continues to advance its strategic platform expansion through the execution of a transformative reseller agreement with Resulticks Global Companies Pte Limited, targeting cumulative revenue of $40 million (USD) over four years. The agreement represents more than a commercial milestone. It signals a deliberate progression in Diginex's evolution from a sustainability reporting provider to an integrated enterprise operating layer.

Datavault AI Announces Anticipated Launch of Josh Gibson Stablecoin and Josh Gibson NIL Strategies for Its Forthcoming NIL Exchange

PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) ("Datavault AI" or the "Company"), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies announced today the anticipated launch of the Josh Gibson Stablecoin and dedicated Josh Gibson Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) strategies for its forthcoming sports and entertainment focused NIL digital asset exchange. This initiative builds directly on Major League Baseball's (MLB's) historic integration of Negro Leagues (1920-1948) statistics into the official major league record and celebrates Black History Month by honoring the legacy of baseball icon Josh Gibson.

Nextech3D.ai's Eventdex Platform Powers AI Matchmaking for the SBA's CT Business Matchmaker Event Featuring Government Agencies and Major Prime Contractors

AI‑Driven One‑on‑One Matchmaking to Enhance Supplier-Buyer Connections at One of the Largest SBA Procurement Events in the NortheastNextech3D.ai's Eventdex Platform Selected to Provide AI Matchmaking for the SBA's CT Business Matchmaker EventAI‑Driven Supplier-Buyer Matching to Support One of the Largest SBA Procurement Events in the Northeast

C2 Blockchain Grows DOG (Bitcoin) Treasury to 680.7 Million Tokens Amid Elevated Runes Network Activity

MIAMI BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 20, 2026 / C2 Blockchain Inc. (OTCID:CBLO), a blockchain infrastructure and digital asset treasury company, today announced that its corporate holdings of DOG (Bitcoin) have increased to 680,738,191 DOG, compared to 674,050,407 DOG previously reported.

NASA delivers harsh assessment of botched Boeing Starliner test flight

NASA on Thursday blamed what it called engineering vulnerabilities in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft along with internal agency mistakes in a sharply critical report assessing a botched mission that left two astronauts stranded in space.

Laser-written glass can store data for millennia, Microsoft says

Thousands of years from now, what will remain of our digital era?

Summit photo op fails to unite AI startup rivals

Tech bro rivalry is real, or at least it is for Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, the CEOs of two leading US artificial intelligence startups.

OpenAI's Altman says world 'urgently' needs AI regulation

Sam Altman, head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, told a global artificial intelligence conference on Thursday that the world "urgently" needs to regulate the fast-evolving technology.

Snipp Interactive Inc. Enters Into a $4.5 Million Secured Convertible Debenture Financing Led by Shen Capital

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Snipp Interactive Inc. ("Snipp" or the "Company") (TSXV:SPN)(OTC PINK:SNIPF), a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company in the global loyalty and promotions sector, is pleased to announce that it has entered into non-brokered subscription agreements in respect of a proposed private placement offering (the "Offering") of senior secured convertible debentures (the "Debentures") for aggregate gross proceeds of C$4,500,000 from a group of strategic investors (the "Strategic Investors"), which includes insider participation. The net proceeds of the Offering, if completed, will be used to support the Company's growth initiatives and for general working capital purposes. In connection with the Offering, Shen Capital Partners Inc. ("Shen Capital" or the "Lead Investor"), through its affiliated entities, is expected to participate as lead investor.

GTDC Underscores Distributors' Expanding Role in Shaping and Accelerating the Digital Future

Industry leaders stress that digital platforms' support, and collaboration are essential to boost sales, engage channels, and respond to shifts in global trade, workforce shortages, and the rise of robotics and AI.Technology distribution is evolving as these "AI-first" partners emerge, developing and deploying original AI solutions that define a new era of applied AI.IT distributors help speed up cloud, AI, and emerging tech adoption by investing in advanced systems and services for vendors and solution providers.

Black Titan Corporation (NASDAQ:BTTC) Signs Memorandum of Understanding with PyratzLabs to Explore Strategic Partnership in the Blockchain Sector

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Black Titan Corporation (NASDAQ:BTTC)("Black Titan"), a publicly traded company, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PyratzLabs, an integrated player in the digital assets ecosystem. The MOU, effective February 12, 2026, establishes a framework for the two companies to explore a potential strategic partnership and leverage their respective strengths in the blockchain space.

Candescent AXIS 2026 Brings Bank and Credit Union Leaders Together to Define the Era of Intelligent Banking

Beyond Digital Banking: Hundreds of leaders explore how human understanding and real-time intelligence drive smarter experiences, stronger relationships, and sustainable growth

Cubic Selected to Upgrade Romania's Live Training System with Next-Generation Capabilities

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Cubic Defense, a recognized leader in live, virtual and constructive (LVC) ground training, has received an award from the United States Army, Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (CPE STRI) to support the Romanian Armed Forces' existing live training system (LTS). This effort will modernize Romania's existing live training capabilities while strengthening NATO readiness on Europe's eastern flank.

Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. (OTC:RWGI) Cancels 103 Million Shares, Cuts Debt and Accelerates AI Trading Platform Strategy

OCEANSIDE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Rodedawg Industries International, Inc. (OTC:RWGI) (the "Company") today announced that it has successfully cancelled 103,000,000 common shares of stock in an effort to tighten its capital structure as the Company launches its new business model.

Curiosity Stream Launches on Amazon Prime Video Channels in Germany

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Curiosity Inc. (Nasdaq:CURI), the global factual media company, today announced that its flagship streamer Curiosity Stream is now available on Amazon Prime Video Channels in Germany. The launch deepens the company's global distribution partnership with Amazon and gives viewers in the German market a seamless new way to subscribe and watch award-winning factual entertainment.

Conga Names Kevin Pawsey and Nikki Brewer to Expanded Executive Team

New CTO and CPO to accelerate innovation and strengthen Conga's people-first culture

The Glimpse Group Changes Ticker Symbol to GGRP

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / The Glimpse Group, Inc. ("Glimpse") (NASDAQ:GGRP), a diversified Immersive Technology platform company providing enterprise-focused Immersive Technology, Spatial Computing and Artificial Intelligence ("AI") driven software and services, announced that commencing on February 19, 2026 its historical Nasdaq ticker symbol (VRAR) changed to GGRP. The change was initiated in order to better reflect the Company's going forward strategy.

Regentis Biomaterials Appoints Dr. Galit Reske as Chief Medical Officer: Brings Strong Track Record of Success in Cartilage Repair

Dr. Reske has proven leadership in clinical development and regulatory affairs following key role in FDA approval of cartilage repair product Agili-C leading to CartiHeal's $330 million acquisition

QumulusAI Deploys 1,144 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs Through Drawdown Under $500M USD.AI Facility

Drawdown under innovative financing marks initial phase of QumulusAI's 2026 GPU expansion roadmap targeting more than 23,000 GPUs by year-end

Nextech3D.ai to Host Live CEO Earnings Q&A After Reporting Breakout Q3 Results Featuring +59% YoY Revenue Growth, +20% Sequential Gain, and Record 95% Gross Margins

Livestream Event Announced as Nextech3D.ai Enters a New AI‑Driven Growth Cycle

Honoring Nelson Mandela's Legacy of Financial Empowerment and Inclusion

Datavault AI and Nelson Mandela Family Members, Re Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C., Announce Formation of Mandela Digital Ventures to Develop Digital Asset Products Aligned with the Legacy of Nelson Mandela

PM Modi, top tech bosses to address India AI summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tech CEOs including OpenAI's Sam Altman will give their take on the opportunities and threats posed by artificial intelligence at a global summit in New Delhi on Thursday.

Laser-etched glass can store data for millennia, Microsoft says