A compact overview linking a distressing criminal revelation, the persistent demand for a rare Pikachu EX promo card, and editorial and conference opportunities from Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Three quick items: a court report involving a hospitalised child, high-end Pikachu EX sales, and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience’s recruitment drive
Who: a critically injured child, trading-card collectors, and the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
What: a court-related report says the child reportedly identified a suspected assailant while receiving hospital care.
Buyers continued to pay strong prices for the 2016 Pikachu EX (XY124) promo card through February 2026. Frontiers is soliciting submissions, editors and reviewers and promoting participation at scientific meetings.
When: the report was published 26 February 2026; card sales continued into February 2026; the journal’s recruitment and calls are ongoing (SfN attendance is scheduled for 15–19 Nov 2026).
1) Hospital identification report raises questions about process and protections
A court filing published on 26 February 2026 says a child who was critically injured in hospital identified someone they believed responsible for the harm. That account has drawn public attention, but it remains subject to verification by authorities.
How the case moves forward depends on several tightly linked systems: police inquiries, child-protection agencies, and the hospital’s legal and clinical teams. Medical staff can provide crucial forensic and contemporaneous records, yet they must also protect patient confidentiality and follow legal reporting rules.
Why this matters: cases involving injured children demand careful, coordinated responses. Evidence preservation, forensic standards and victim-safeguarding procedures all influence whether allegations become charges. Expect investigators to review CCTV (if available), medical notes and witness statements; prosecutors will decide whether the assembled evidence supports criminal proceedings. Watch for official updates rather than speculation.
2) Pikachu EX (XY124) sales show nostalgia, scarcity and grading still drive prices
The 2016 Black Star promo Pikachu EX #XY124 continued to fetch high prices in January and February 2026. A PSA 9 sale on 15 February 2026 and several other high-grade transactions illustrate how a small pool of buyers can push premiums for rare, well-preserved examples.
Drivers of the recent strength:
– Limited original distribution means the supply of near-mint copies is small.
– The character’s widespread pop-culture appeal broadens the buyer base beyond traditional collectors.
– Third-party grading (PSA, BGS) reduces condition uncertainty and creates market benchmarks—when a PSA 9 or PSA 10 appears in public sale it often resets expectations.
What collectors and observers should do: track recent sale prices for graded copies, monitor population reports, and follow auction-house and private-listing activity. These indicators provide the clearest picture of whether the current premium is a sustained trend or a short-lived spike.
3) Frontiers in Human Neuroscience seeks contributors, editors and reviewers
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience is inviting submissions to themed Research Topics and has open calls for associate editors and reviewers. The journal plans a presence at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in San Diego (15–19 Nov 2026) to promote these initiatives and foster collaborations.
Opportunities and benefits:
– Guest-editing or organizing a Research Topic can increase the visibility of a group of related papers and attract cross-disciplinary attention.
– Reviewer and associate-editor roles offer early-career researchers editorial experience and networking chances.
– Aligning a Research Topic with a conference theme can help secure sponsorship, broaden reach and boost citations.
Who: a critically injured child, trading-card collectors, and the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
What: a court-related report says the child reportedly identified a suspected assailant while receiving hospital care. Buyers continued to pay strong prices for the 2016 Pikachu EX (XY124) promo card through February 2026. Frontiers is soliciting submissions, editors and reviewers and promoting participation at scientific meetings.
When: the report was published 26 February 2026; card sales continued into February 2026; the journal’s recruitment and calls are ongoing (SfN attendance is scheduled for 15–19 Nov 2026).0
Who: a critically injured child, trading-card collectors, and the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
What: a court-related report says the child reportedly identified a suspected assailant while receiving hospital care. Buyers continued to pay strong prices for the 2016 Pikachu EX (XY124) promo card through February 2026. Frontiers is soliciting submissions, editors and reviewers and promoting participation at scientific meetings.
When: the report was published 26 February 2026; card sales continued into February 2026; the journal’s recruitment and calls are ongoing (SfN attendance is scheduled for 15–19 Nov 2026).1
Who: a critically injured child, trading-card collectors, and the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
What: a court-related report says the child reportedly identified a suspected assailant while receiving hospital care. Buyers continued to pay strong prices for the 2016 Pikachu EX (XY124) promo card through February 2026. Frontiers is soliciting submissions, editors and reviewers and promoting participation at scientific meetings.
When: the report was published 26 February 2026; card sales continued into February 2026; the journal’s recruitment and calls are ongoing (SfN attendance is scheduled for 15–19 Nov 2026).2
Who: a critically injured child, trading-card collectors, and the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
What: a court-related report says the child reportedly identified a suspected assailant while receiving hospital care. Buyers continued to pay strong prices for the 2016 Pikachu EX (XY124) promo card through February 2026. Frontiers is soliciting submissions, editors and reviewers and promoting participation at scientific meetings.
When: the report was published 26 February 2026; card sales continued into February 2026; the journal’s recruitment and calls are ongoing (SfN attendance is scheduled for 15–19 Nov 2026).3
