Day: February 19, 2026

Waterless CO₂ Decontamination Capability Will Complement California PPE’s Advanced Wet Wash Solutions and Further Elevate Cleaning Efficacy HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lakeland Industries, Inc. (“Lakeland Fire + Safety” or “Lakeland”) (NASDAQ: LAKE), a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders, today announced that its California PPE Recon, Inc. (“California PPE”) subsidiary, which specializes in personal protective equipment (PPE) care and maintenance services, has entered into a long-term lease agreement with Tersus Solutions (“Tersus”) to bring a new CO₂ advanced cleaning and decontamination machine to California PPE’s Riverside, California facility. The system is currently in production and expected to be showcased...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT” or the “Company”), a technology developer specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and intelligent platform technologies, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cube Wellness Technologies (“Cube Wellness”), has significantly expanded its AI-driven digital wellness infrastructure with the acquisition of twenty-three (23) additional next-generation smart health and wellness machines. This latest expansion increases Cube Wellness’ total deployed and deployment-ready platform to thirty-six (36) AI-enabled machines, supporting the Company’s strategic initiative to establish a scalable, technology-driven wellness delivery network across universities and student-focused environments nationwide. The newly...

Launches AI-Driven Interactive Website and Advances Brand & Regulatory Milestones TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ultrack Systems Inc. (OTC: MJLB) today announced significant progress achieved in 2025 by its wholly owned subsidiary, Better Pets, highlighting a series of regulatory, branding, commercialization, and digital transformation milestones that position the company for expansion in 2026 amid continued growth in the global pet wellness industry. AI-Driven Digital Launch: mybetterpets.com Better Pets has officially launched its new AI-powered interactive website, now live at: https://mybetterpets.com/ The upgraded platform introduces an intelligent user experience designed to:Educate pet owners on product usage and wellness benefits Provide interactive guidance for pet care selection Enhance direct-to-consumer...

RAPID CITY, S.D., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its electric utility has filed a rate review application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) requesting recovery of the necessary capital infrastructure and operational costs required to deliver safe, reliable electric service to approximately 75,000 customers in South Dakota. The company is seeking $50.6 million in new annual revenue for recovery of approximately $523 million of critical investments since its last rate review in 2014 and increased costs of delivering safe and reliable electric service to homes and businesses. This includes investments to strengthen the electric grid, maintain reliability and reduce wildfire risk. “For more than a decade, we have held our base rates unchanged while maintaining...

Distinguished Nuclear Fuel and Advanced Materials Leaders Appointed as Initial SAB Members DALLAS, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPI) (“ASPI”) today announced that Quantum Leap Energy LLC (“QLE” or the “Company”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ASPI dedicated to advancing innovative technologies and processes across critical segments of the fission and fusion nuclear fuel cycle, has formed a Strategic Advisory Board (“SAB)”, and appointed, as initial SAB members, two distinguished nuclear fuel and advanced materials industry leaders: Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar and Kevin Kramer. The SAB is expected to provide guidance and insights as QLE aims to address gaps in the nuclear fuel cycle, promote safe nuclear power, and enhance the sustainability of the nuclear fuel cycle for advanced nuclear reactors, fusion...

HOUSTON, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) (“Moleculin” or the “Company”), today announced it has entered into agreements with certain holders of its existing warrants for the immediate exercise of certain outstanding warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,122,652 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $3.90 per share. The issuance or resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the outstanding warrants has been registered pursuant to effective registration statements. The aggregate gross proceeds from the exercise of the existing warrants is expected to total approximately $8.3 million, before deducting financial advisory fees. Roth Capital Partners is acting as the Company’s financial advisor for this transaction. In consideration for the immediate...

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, today issued the following statement on the UK Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) provisional decision: “We are pleased to see the CMA’s progress with respect to the proposed merger between Getty Images and Shutterstock, particularly its provisional finding that the merger is not expected to result in competition issues in the global Stock content market. We are disappointed and disagree with the CMA’s provisional finding that the merger may result in a ‘substantial lessening of competition’ in the UK Editorial market. We do not believe the analysis or interim conclusions reflect the composition of the UK market, the level of regional competition within it or the alternatives available to customers. We...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. (“ALX Oncology”; Nasdaq: ALXO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of novel therapies designed to treat cancer and extend patients’ lives, today announced that ALX Oncology leadership will participate in the Wells Fargo Executive Biotech Summit, TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference, and UBS Biotech Summit. The details of the meetings are as follows: Wells Fargo Executive Biotech Summit Format: One-on-one meetingsDate: February 24-25, 2026Location: Lake Tahoe, CA TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference Format: PresentationDate: March 3, 2026Time: 9:10 AM ESTLocation: Boston, MAWebcast link: Available here UBS Biotech Summit Format: One-on-one meetingsDate: March 10, 2026Location: Miami, FL The webcast...

THE WOODLANDS, TX, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Autonomix Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMIX) (“Autonomix” or the “Company”), a medical device company dedicated to advancing precision nerve-targeted treatments, today announced that Clarke Wilkirson, PhD, Clinical Development Engineer II, will present new long-term clinical data at the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 2026 Annual Meeting, happening March 5-7, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. The presentation, titled “Pain Mitigation in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Long-Term Analysis of Denervation via Transvascular RF Energy-Based Ablation” (Submission ID: 2249416), has been accepted as an oral podium presentation. Dr. Wilkirson will deliver a five-minute presentation followed by a two-minute question-and-answer session, highlighting the potential of Autonomix Medical’s minimally invasive...