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Datasea Announces Foundational Research Breakthrough in Ultrasonic-Enhanced Nanoscale Precision Control

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Establishing an Engineering-Level Core Technology for Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing Applications

BEIJING, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS) (“Datasea” or the “Company”), a Nevada-based technology company specializing in acoustic high-tech solutions and 5G+AI multimodal digitalization,

today announced that it has achieved a foundational research breakthrough in its ultrasonic-enhanced nanoscale precision control technology, representing a step-change in the Company’s technical architecture and underlying acoustic engineering capabilities. This milestone also marks the establishment of an engineering-level core technology architecture oriented toward next-generation semiconductor manufacturing applications.

The Company stated that this breakthrough reflects progress at the foundational research and architectural levels, rather than a single-point laboratory result. By systematically integrating ultrasonic enhancement mechanisms with ultra-precision composite manufacturing processes, Datasea is constructing a systems-level precision control architecture and related technical framework designed to address increasing complexity, stability, and nanoscale accuracy requirements in advanced semiconductor process environments.

This stage of R&D progress provides a technical foundation for subsequent engineering validation and application scenario exploration. The technology remains in the research and engineering validation stage and has not yet entered commercialization.

Strategic Significance for Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing

As semiconductor nodes continue to shrink and process complexity increases, precision stability, surface uniformity, and nanoscale controllability are becoming increasingly critical technical factors across advanced manufacturing systems.

Datasea believes that expanding ultrasonic precision control into higher-complexity industrial environments demonstrates the scalability of its acoustic technology architecture beyond existing health-related and consumer-oriented applications.

This foundational research breakthrough reinforces the Company’s long-term strategic positioning in high-end industrial and advanced manufacturing sectors by leveraging its core acoustic technologies, while expanding the potential application scope of its underlying acoustic technology architecture.

Management Commentary

Ms. Zhixin Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Datasea, commented:

“This milestone represents a meaningful breakthrough at the foundational research level of our acoustic technology system. Our acoustic modulation capabilities have already been deployed across health, medical, and industrial domains. This latest research breakthrough marks an architecture-level elevation of those capabilities within high-precision industrial systems.

Integrating ultrasonic enhancement with nanoscale engineering demands multi-layer coordination and structural stability under extreme tolerances, underscoring the depth and scalability of our core acoustic architecture.

Strategically, this progression reflects the continued evolution of our acoustic technology across increasingly complex application environments and reinforces our long-term positioning within advanced manufacturing ecosystems.”

Next Steps

Datasea plans to continue refining this engineering-level architecture through further validation, performance modeling, and potential research collaborations. The Company will disclose additional developments as appropriate and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

About Datasea Inc.

Datasea Inc. (“Datasea”) is a leading provider of products, services, and solutions for enterprise and retail customers in two innovative industries, acoustic high tech and 5G-AI multimodal digitalization. The Company’s advanced R&D technology serves as the core infrastructure and backbone for its products. Its 5G multimodal digital segment operates on a cloud architecture based on AI. Datasea leverages cutting-edge technologies, precision manufacturing, and ultrasonic, infrasound and directional sound technology in its acoustics business to combat viruses and prevent human infections, and it is also developing applications in medical ultrasonic cosmetology. In July 2023, Datasea established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Datasea Acoustics LLC, in Delaware, in a strategic move to enter the U.S. markets and to mark its global expansion plan. For additional information, please visit www.dataseainc.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “future”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “target”, “going forward”, “outlook,” “objective” and similar terms. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and which are beyond Datasea’s control, which may cause Datasea’s actual results, performance or achievements (including the RMB/USD value of its anticipated benefit to Datasea as described herein) to differ materially and in an adverse manner from anticipated results contained or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Datasea’s filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. Datasea does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.

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“Yiwu” Dazzling the World in the Year of the Horse

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YIWU, China, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Yiwu Media Convergence Center:

On the stage of the CMG(China Media Group) 2026 Year of the Horse Spring Festival Gala, Yiwu made a stunning eight-minute appearance, showcasing the city’s commercial vitality, inclusive spirit, and development miracle to a global audience. Though not its first time in the international spotlight, the performance once again ignited overseas fascination with this county-level Chinese city.

Across social media, Yiwu-related topics have remained highly visible, from the Milan Winter Olympics and the FIFA World Cup 2026 to the viral “KuKu Ma” (Crying Horse).

Supported by Yiwu’s foreign trade network, “KuKu Ma” swiftly went global. The Straits Times of Singapore analyzed the trend as evidence of Chinese manufacturing’s keen understanding of consumer emotion, highlighting industrial upgrading. PR Newswire noted that “Made in Yiwu” products continue to reach households worldwide.

Following the Yiwu sub-venue for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala broadcast, international interest surged. Viewers called Yiwu “Friendly”, “Inspirational”, and a “Dream Land”, with many saying, “I want to visit this year”. A foreign resident proudly called himself a “Yiwuise”, inspiring others to follow suit.

Before the Spring Festival, Yiwu’s promotional videos appeared on screens across 20 countries and five continents. From street markets to the “World Supermarket”, images of the Global Digital Trade Centre, new energy vehicle factories, and the China-Europe Railway Express showcased the city’s transformation worldwide.

Media outlets including The Manila Times, Vientiane Times, Singapore’s TNGlobal, and Germany’s FinanzNachrichten carried the story.

“Yiwu represents the future,” said Alex, a Finnish businessman who has worked in the city for over a decade. “People once thought it was just about small commodities, but now its own brands are going global. This is a Yiwu full of creativity and momentum for the times.”

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Hawthorn confirm Josh Weddle signs four-year contract extension

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Hawthorn have confirmed Josh Weddle’s re-signing, securing the AFL young gun to a four-year contract extension that will take him through to free agency.

Weddle, 21, was coming out of contract at the end of this season and bitter rival Essendon had dangled a massive offer for the highly rated utility.

A misfiring trade war has started between the clubs after the Bombers knocked back Hawthorn’s audacious to sign then Essendon captain Zach Merrett last year.

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The Bombers in turn tried to raid the Hawks with a seven-year offer to Weddle reportedly worth $10 million.

But Weddle will be at Hawthorn at least until the end of the 2030 season.

Weddle has played 60 games since his 2023 debut, including 18 last season, and has impressed in a number of different roles.

Hawks football boss Rob McCartney said Weddle was one of their hardest-working players.

“He is an important part of what we are aspiring to achieve, and we are extremely confident that his best is yet to come,” McCartney said in a club statement.

“In the early years of his career, Josh has shown a capacity to produce some special moments that can change a game or lift his teammates back into the contest. “While his explosive running power has been well documented, the evolution of Josh’s game as a defender to playing on the wing, in the ruck and even up forward, highlights his versatility and selflessness to play any role required to make us better.”

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Telix Submits European Marketing Authorization Application for TLX101-Px for Brain Cancer Imaging

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MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, “Telix”) today announces that it has submitted a marketing authorization application (MAA) in Europe for TLX101-Px (O-(2-[18F]fluoroethyl)-L-tyrosine, 18F-FET), its glioma (brain cancer) imaging candidate.

Telix has been preparing the European and U.S. regulatory packages for TLX101-Px concurrently, bringing forward the European submission to meet an agreed filing date while aligning with aspects of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) package to support the additional application. The submission covers major European markets[1]. Telix is seeking to expand patient access to advanced brain imaging through a broad clinical label, reflective of current clinical practice guidelines[2]. Submission of the U.S. New Drug Application (NDA) will follow.

In Europe, positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of glioma with 18F-FET (FET-PET) is currently performed under physician-supervised use through hospital-based production at a limited number of sites. However, there is currently no generally available commercial product in Europe that ensures consistent quality and access for glioma imaging, an acute and immediate need[3]. Telix aims to expand patient access to advanced imaging that can distinguish progressive or recurrent glioma from treatment-related changes in both adults and children, with potential for additional future indications. TLX101-Px is also being developed as a patient selection and response assessment tool for Telix’s glioblastoma therapy candidate TLX101-Tx (iodofalan 131I), which has been granted orphan drug designation in Europe and the U.S. and is the subject of the Phase 3 IPAX-BrIGHT trial in patients with recurrent glioblastoma, launching in multiple European countries[4].

Philipp Lohmann, Group Leader Digital Translational Neuroimaging at Forschungszentrum Jülich research center in Germany, commented, “FET-PET imaging is already used in clinical practice in Europe for the evaluation of gliomas, and plays a critical role in treatment decision making. This applies particularly in the post-therapy setting, where conventional MRI[5] alone can be limited in its ability to distinguish tumor progression from treatment-related changes. Having widespread access to TLX101-Px has potential to provide clinicians with greater biological insight, supporting more confident and timely management of patients with brain tumors.”

Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive Officer, Telix Precision Medicine, added, “We see a compelling opportunity in Europe to broaden access to authorized targeted radiopharmaceuticals for brain cancer imaging and therapy, and as such this submission is an important milestone for Telix. The strategic value of this submission is particularly relevant to establishing widespread glioma imaging as part of our corresponding therapeutic development program. We have been able to utilize aspects of our FDA package to expedite the European filing, which has been submitted in accordance with a pre-defined date agreed with the regulator, with the U.S. resubmission to follow.”

About glioma in Europe

In Europe, approximately 67,500 brain and central nervous system tumors are diagnosed every year[6], with gliomas accounting for approximately 30% of these, and up to 80% of all malignant brain tumors[7]. There is a critical unmet need to improve the diagnosis and management of gliomas, which are the most common primary brain tumors of the central nervous system, particularly in the post-treatment setting5. Conventional MRI imaging techniques have several limitations, including a lack of biological specificity, dependency on blood-brain barrier disruption, and an inherent inability to differentiate between tumor progression or treatment-related causes. This can yield inconclusive results and delay time-sensitive treatment decisions[8]. With low survival rates and the need to make rapid decisions, precision imaging is paramount5. Subject to regulatory approval, TLX101-Px has the potential to address this need, enabling patients in Europe to receive greater clarity in their diagnosis and treatment decision making.

About TLX101-Px

TLX101-Px (O-(2-[18F]fluoroethyl)-L-tyrosine) is Telix’s PET imaging candidate for the characterization of glioma. TLX101-Px targets membrane transport proteins known as L-type amino acid transporters 1 and 2 (LAT1 and LAT2). This enables TLX101-Px to be potentially utilized as a complementary diagnostic agent to TLX101-Tx (iodofalan 131I), Telix’s LAT1-targeting investigational glioblastoma (GBM) therapy, currently under investigation in Telix’s IPAX-2[9] and IPAX-BrIGHT6 studies. TLX101-Px and TLX101-Tx have not received a marketing authorization in any jurisdiction. In relevant European markets, the proposed brand name for TLX101-Px is “Pixlumi®”. Brand name and commercial launch are subject to final regulatory approval.

About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited

Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals and associated medical technologies. Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with international operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, Europe (Belgium and Switzerland), and Japan. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical and commercial stage products that aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (NASDAQ: TLX).

Visit www.telixpharma.com for further information about Telix, including details of the latest share price, ASX and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, investor and analyst presentations, news releases, event details and other publications that may be of interest. You can also follow Telix on LinkedInX and Facebook.

Telix Investor Relations (Global)

Ms. Kyahn Williamson
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
SVP Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Email: kyahn.williamson@telixpharma.com

This announcement has been authorized for release by the Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited Disclosure Committee on behalf of the Board.

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. 

You should read this announcement together with our risk factors, as disclosed in our most recently filed reports with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC, or on our website.

The information contained in this announcement is not intended to be an offer for subscription, invitation or recommendation with respect to securities of Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (Telix) in any jurisdiction, including the United States. The information and opinions contained in this announcement are subject to change without notification.  To the maximum extent permitted by law, Telix disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any information or opinions contained in this announcement, including any forward-looking statements (as referred to below), whether as a result of new information, future developments, a change in expectations or assumptions, or otherwise. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained or opinions expressed in the course of this announcement.

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements, including within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that relate to anticipated future events, financial performance, plans, strategies or business developments. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as “may”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “outlook”, “forecast” and “guidance”, or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on Telix’s good-faith assumptions as to the financial, market, regulatory and other risks and considerations that exist and affect Telix’s business and operations in the future and there can be no assurance that any of the assumptions will prove to be correct. In the context of Telix’s business, forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about: the initiation, timing, progress, completion and results of Telix’s preclinical and clinical trials, and Telix’s research and development programs; Telix’s ability to advance product candidates into, enroll and successfully complete, clinical studies, including multi-national clinical trials; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals for Telix’s product candidates, including the planned NDA resubmission for TLX101-Px and the planned BLA resubmission for TLX250-Px, manufacturing activities and product marketing activities; Telix’s sales, marketing and distribution and manufacturing capabilities and strategies; the commercialization of Telix’s product candidates, if or when they have been approved; Telix’s ability to obtain an adequate supply of raw materials at reasonable costs for its products and product candidates; estimates of Telix’s expenses, future revenues and capital requirements; Telix’s financial performance; developments relating to Telix’s competitors and industry; the anticipated impact of U.S. and foreign tariffs and other macroeconomic conditions on Telix’s business; and the pricing and reimbursement of Telix’s product candidates, if and after they have been approved. Telix’s actual results, performance or achievements may be materially different from those which may be expressed or implied by such statements, and the differences may be adverse. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Trademarks and Trade Names. All trademarks and trade names referenced in this press release are the property of Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (Telix) or, where applicable, the property of their respective owners. For convenience, trademarks and trade names may appear without the ® or ™ symbols. Such omissions are not intended to indicate any waiver of rights by Telix or the respective owners. Trademark registration status may vary from country to country. Telix does not intend the use or display of any third-party trademarks or trade names to imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship from those third parties.

©2026 Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited. All rights reserved.

[1] The French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM), in its capacity as Reference Member State, is responsible for coordinating and leading the scientific evaluation of the dossier, in collaboration with the concerned Member States, nominated by Telix and representing the major European markets for Telix’s brain cancer imaging product.

[2] Galldiks et al. Lancet Oncol. 2025 (Joint guidelines from the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO), Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology (RANO), The European Society for Pediatric Oncology and The Response Assessment in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology for the characterization of recurrence in glioma patients); National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (“NCCN”) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (“NCCN Guidelines®”) for Central Nervous System Cancers V1.2025.

[3] Albert et al. Lancet Oncol. 2024.

[4] ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07100730.

[5] Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

[6] Frosina et al. Sci Rep. 2024.

[7] Goodenberger et al. Cancer Genetics. 2012.

[8] Smith et al. J Nucl Med. 2023.

[9] ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05450744.

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Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

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A South American vacation destination is on alert, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuing an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.

Bolivia was hit with a Level 2 alert about the chikungunya virus on Feb. 10.

“There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba Departments, Bolivia,” the alert read. 

CDC ISSUES URGENT TRAVEL ALERT AS VIRUS OUTBREAK HITS EXCLUSIVE SUNNY ISLANDS DESTINATION

“You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.”

Common symptoms include a fever and joint pain, which start three to seven days after a bite from an infected mosquito, according to the CDC.

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A travel advisory was issued for Bolivia following the chikungunya virus outbreak.  (iStock)

Headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash are other symptoms — with most people recovering within a week.

“Some [people] can have severe joint pain for months to years following acute illness,” the CDC’s site says.

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“Death from chikungunya is rare.”

The CDC recommends that travelers get the chikungunya vaccine and take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

Mosquito on someone's skin, dengue cases rising causing concern during spring break season

“You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites,” the alert noted.  (iStock)

Travelers should “use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, and stay in places with air conditioning or that have screens on the windows and doors.”

The CDC recently issued a Level 2 advisory for the virus in the Seychelles, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

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In December, the CDC issued Level 2 travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Guangdong Province in southern China — advising Americans to “practice enhanced precautions” when visiting these areas.

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Headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash are other symptoms — with most people recovering within a week. (iStock)

Bolivia also has a Level 1 alert for measles, posted in May of last year.

“Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world,” the alert noted.

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“All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel,” it added. 

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There were 323,300 international tourist arrivals in 2020, according to the World Bank.

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AT GLOBAL IMPACT SUMMIT, RIVKIN CHAMPIONS CREATOR-CENTERED AI POLICY

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AI’s future depends on protecting creativity, building trust, and strengthening value for creators, MPA chairman declares

DELHI, India, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On February 16, the opening day of India’s AI Impact Summit, Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), joined Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Information & Broadcasting (MIB), Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and Railways, Government of India, for a fireside conversation on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the creative economy.

Both leaders acknowledged that AI represents a new and exciting frontier for the global creative industries – sectors with a long and proven history of embracing transformative technologies in pursuit of creative excellence.

“AI can and must be used to expand creativity in a responsible way,” Rivkin said. “Our member studios are at the forefront of this transformation, recognising the immense potential of AI to enhance storytelling while keeping human creativity at the heart of filmmaking. Strong copyright frameworks are indispensable — they anchor a vibrant creative economy, drive investment in the media & entertainment sector and turn creative ingenuity and storytelling into world-class cultural exports.”

“I commend the Government of India for convening this forum at such a consequential moment,” he added.

Speaking about the intersection of the creative economy and AI, Minister Vaishnaw said: “We believe that human creativity is the most important thing that we have in our entire civilisation. So we must protect it. We must make sure that any system that protects human creativity and enhances it, is a better system. There shouldn’t be a dilutive effect. There should be more of a complementing impact on human creativity.”

The event, Rewarding Our Creative Future in the Age of AI – Strengthening India Through Innovation, Trust and Talent, was organised by the MPA in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), MIB, and Creative First, with support from a broad cross-section of film, television and streaming industry organisations.

The AI & Creative Economy track directly supports some of the key pillars underpinning the AI Impact Summit, especially around human capital, trusted AI, and AI for economic and social good. The program builds on the momentum of last year’s WAVES Summit and serves as a bridge to next year’s gathering, reinforcing India’s leadership at the convergence of creativity, technology and culture, and recognizes MPA member studios’ continued contribution to the growth of the screen industry.

The AI Impact Summit, convened at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is positioned as the first major global AI gathering in the southern hemisphere. It has drawn heads of state from 20 nations, ministerial delegations from 45 countries, and CEOs from the biggest technology companies.

Following Monday’s fireside conversation, MPA convened an industry discussion during which production and VFX experts underscored how AI is an active collaborator across the content value chain. The panel session – Where Content Meets Code; Reimagining Storytelling – featured Prasoon Joshi, Poet, Screenwriter, advertising legend and Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification; Sushant Sreeram, Head of Marketing & SVOD at JioStar; Tyrone Estephan, Managing Director at Alt.VFX; Merzin Tavaria, Co-Founder and President – Global Production & Operations at DNEG; Niraj Ruparel, Creative Technology Lead at WPP and WPP Media India; and Vatsal Sheth, Co-Founder and CEO of Prismix Studios.

The MPA’s program exploring the intersection of AI and the creative economy will continue throughout 2026 across key markets.

Images from the event are available here.

About The Motion Picture Association

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) serves as the leading voice and advocate of the motion picture, home video, and television industries. It works in every corner of the globe to advance the creative industry, protect its members’ content across all screens, defend the creative and artistic freedoms of storytellers, and support innovative distribution models that bring an expansion of viewing choices to audiences around the world. Its member studios are: Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO.

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Phil Gould announces ‘tough’ 10-week injury blow for Bulldogs star Leo Thompson

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The Bulldogs will have to wait even longer for Leo Thompson to debut after the big-name recruit was ruled out for 10 weeks.

Thompson was ruled out of the All Stars clash over the weekend and underwent what Canterbury football boss Phil Gould said were “precautionary but essential” scans.

He has now revealed it was “not good news”.

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“MRI reveals Grade 3 calf tear, 10 weeks return to play at this stage,” Gould wrote on Tuesday.

“It is what it is, we move on. Tough game rugby league.”

Thompson signed with the Bulldogs more than a year ago before playing out his contract with Newcastle.

Gould previously said star Matt Burton was cleared of a hamstring tear after he limped from the field in the Dogs’ 28-0 trial win over Newcastle on Saturday.

A serious setback would have been a blow to Canterbury, with rising half Mitchell Woods also sidelined and recruit Sean O’Sullivan next in line.

However, Gould confirmed on Monday the five-eighth had received good news ahead of Saturday week’s Las Vegas clash with St George Illawarra.

“Matt Burton MRI scan today shows no tear of the hamstring,” he wrote.

“Awaiting full report, but appears good to go. That’s a big congratulations to Bulldogs coaches and staff, who saw Matt Burton’s reaction in a tackle and ordered him to come from the field immediately.

“Good spotting, quick action, looks like it will be a great result. Matt felt something, only a trial game, well done.”

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Chula Researchers Reimagine Thai Cuisine for People with Swallowing Disorders

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BANGKOK, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers at Chulalongkorn University have developed a new cookbook designed to improve nutrition, safety, and quality of life for older adults and people with swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia. Titled Happy to Swallow: 52 Simple Recipes for Delicious Dysphagia Meals, the publication adapts popular Thai dishes into texture-modified meals that are safe to swallow while remaining visually appealing and flavorful.

Chula Researchers Reimagine Thai Cuisine for People with Swallowing Disorders
Chula Researchers Reimagine Thai Cuisine for People with Swallowing Disorders

The cookbook is led by Assitstant Professor Dr.  Varanya Techasukthavorn, the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. It builds on the team’s earlier work, 46 IDDSI-Compliant Swallowing Practice Menus, Thailand’s first cookbook developed under the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). The new volume translates years of academic research on texture-modified foods into practical guidance for home kitchens and care settings.

The book features 52 recipes spanning familiar Thai main dishes, desserts, and beverages that have been redesigned to reduce choking risk while preserving authentic flavor and presentation. Each recipe was tested and refined in a kitchen laboratory to ensure safety, palatability, and nutritional adequacy.

Malnutrition remains a significant concern among older adults and individuals with dysphagia, many of whom avoid eating due to fear of choking or dissatisfaction with unappealing puréed foods. To address this, all recipes are developed by professional dietitians to provide balanced nutrients and adequate energy intake. The cookbook emphasizes natural, locally available ingredients and minimizes the use of additives, making it accessible to families and caregivers.

All dishes comply with IDDSI standards, a globally recognized framework used in hospitals and long-term care facilities to classify food textures and liquid thickness. The bilingual Thai-English format broadens the book’s reach to international caregivers, healthcare professionals, and foreign seniors living in Thailand.

The publication forms part of a national research project examining the implementation of IDDSI-based diets in hospitals nationwide and is partially funded by the Ratchadapisek Somphot Fund of Chulalongkorn University. Researchers say the project aims not only to improve nutrition and safety, but also to restore dignity, confidence, and enjoyment at the dining table.

Happy to Swallow is available as a free digital download and for purchase through designated online platforms, serving as a practical resource for caregivers and health professionals seeking safer, culturally familiar meals for people with swallowing difficulties.  

Contact LINE Official Account: @dysphagiadiet.th for more information.

Read the full article and download Happy to Swallow: 52 Simple Recipes for Delicious Dysphagia Meals for free at: https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/278578 

The book is available for purchase via the Happy to Swallow Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/happytoswallow/ 

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About Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University has made the world’s top 50 university list for employment outcomes, which reflects both the high employment rate and work ability of Chula graduates. The university is also listed as the best in Thailand for the 15th Consecutive Year (since 2009), according to the newly released QS World University Rankings 2024, putting Chula at 211th in the world, up from 244th last year.

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Hyatt Chairman Pritzker leaves board over Epstein ties

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Thomas Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corp., speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. The conference brings together leaders in business, government, technology, philanthropy, academia, and the media to discuss actionable and collaborative solutions to some of the most important questions of our time. Photographer: Dania Maxwell/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Hyatt Hotels Chairman Thomas Pritzker said Monday that he would retire and renounced his relationship with sex predator Jeffrey Epstein.

Pritzker will leave his post as the hotel chain’s executive chairman — a role he’s held for more than two decades — immediately, he said in a statement released by the Pritzker Organization. The 75-year-old billionaire Hyatt heir said he would not seek reelection to the board at the annual stockholder meeting.

“My job and responsibility is to provide good stewardship. That is important to me,” Pritzker said in the statement. “Good stewardship includes ensuring a proper transition at Hyatt.”

Pritzker said he has “regret” over his connection to Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

Epstein plead guilty to state criminal charges related to soliciting prostitution, including one charge involving a minor, in Florida in 2008. He killed himself in 2019 after being arrested for federal child sex trafficking charges.

Recently released files show Pritzker and Epstein exchanged friendly emails after the disgraced financier’s 2008 plea deal. Being part of the release of thousands of documents and photos does not imply any wrongdoing.

“I exercised terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner,” Pritzker said in the statement. “I condemn the actions and the harm caused by Epstein and Maxwell and I feel deep sorrow for the pain they inflicted on their victims.”

Following his retirement, Pritzker said he would focus attention on a science foundation he began.

Pritzker’s announcement marks the latest in a series of high-profile resignations as more details about Epstein’s dealings become public. Former Goldman Sachs Legal Chief Kathryn Ruemmler and Paul Weiss Chair Brad Karp were both among the latest business leaders to step down from their positions. Both Ruemmler and Karp and have said they regret their connections to Epstein and that coverage of their ties were creating distractions for the companies they represented.

Hyatt said its board appointed CEO Mark Hoplamazian to succeed Pritzker as chair starting immediately. Board member Richard Tuttle thanked Pritzker for his work and called him “instrumental” in determining the Chicago-based company’s strategy in a press release.

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Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

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A family seating mix-up on a recent flight has sparked online debate over whether airlines should guarantee that parents and young children sit together or not.

The dispute began after a passenger shared on X that his wife and two young children were automatically assigned seats in separate rows on a Southwest Airlines flight.

The family did not pay for seat selection, the post noted. Rather, the airline’s system assigned seats individually. 

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The passenger said his 2-year-old child was placed in a different row from both his mother and sibling, despite indicating during booking that the couple was traveling with children.

The post drew attention, with many commenters criticizing the father for declining to purchase seat selection.

Toddler girl using tablet while seated by airplane window on a commercial flight.

A Southwest flight assigned a family to separate rows, with their 2-year-old child (not pictured) seated elsewhere. (iStock)

“If you’re so cheap that you refuse to not pay for seat selection, then why didn’t you put the 2-year-old as a lap child?” one user wrote.

“Next time, buy the seats together. It’s that easy,” another added.

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Some users also pointed out that separating families on planes can place pressure on other passengers to switch seats to accommodate others. 

“I love kids, but I’d hate to be that passenger who has to move for your family to sit together,” a commenter said.

Father and young son sitting together on airplane watching in-flight entertainment screen.

The post sparked criticism of the father (not pictured) for not paying to select seats — with some saying the perplexing situation could have been avoided. (iStock)

Others, however, argued that airlines should automatically seat young children next to a parent or guardian, particularly when a child’s age is provided during booking.

“All minors should be assigned next to an adult,” one user wrote.

Fox News Digital reached out to Southwest Airlines for comment about the incident.

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The situation comes amid changes at Southwest Airlines, which began transitioning to an assigned seating model in January. 

Federal regulations do not currently require airlines to guarantee adjacent seating.

The carrier had long been known for its open seating policy, which allowed passengers to choose any available seat upon boarding.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation encourages airlines to seat young children next to a parent or accompanying adult at no additional charge, according to the agency’s website. 

However, federal regulations do not currently require airlines to guarantee adjacent seating.

Mother and two children looking out airplane window while seated on a commercial flight.

The DOT advises airlines to place young children beside a parent or guardian at no extra cost, though there is no federal rule requiring carriers to ensure seats are together. (iStock)

The department maintains an online dashboard that outlines which carriers commit to seating children age 13 and under next to an accompanying adult without an added fee.

The dashboard shows that Southwest Airlines does not commit to providing fee-free guaranteed adjacent seating.

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Other major carriers that do not commit to providing fee-free guaranteed adjacent seating include Delta, Spirit, Allegiant and United, according to the DOT dashboard.

Several airlines, however, state that they will seat children age 13 and under next to an accompanying adult at no additional cost under certain conditions. 

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Those carriers include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue.

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