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Breakthrough Research, a boutique market research and innovation agency, today launched Modeled Communities: synthetic respondent panels built from real consumers that give companies a faster, more flexible way to explore ideas and hypotheses.

This September, Anythink Libraries is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month by inviting Colorado residents to discover just how much a library card can unlock. Throughout the month, new cardholders will have the chance to score Colorado Rapids tickets and enter to win $100 gift cards from local businesses, while gaining free access to resources and experiences across Anythink’s eight locations.

Infinite Choice, a platform company that operates across diverse startups and high-growth businesses, has expanded its offices in Dallas as part of its continued investment in the company’s Texas presence.

Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh (NYSE:MRSH), today announced that it has joined Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network as a Select Services Partner.

Fresha, the world’s most recommended AI-powered booking platform for beauty and wellness, is accelerating its expansion across the DACH region with the appointment of Mazen Tadli as General Manager of Germany, alongside the opening of Fresha’s brand-new office located in the heart of Berlin.

Hark today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA to advance personalized agentic AI, including a deep technical collaboration and gigawatt-scale compute capacity on the next-generation NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform.

Clutch, a Rancho Cordova-based consulting firm specializing in human-centered AI readiness and workforce development, today announced a new collaboration with LinkedIn to help California state and local government entities and higher education systems transform workforce development and improve economic mobility. Through this collaboration, Clutch will support government and education teams in deploying LinkedIn’s advanced AI-driven talent solutions — including LinkedIn Recruiter, Hiring Assistant, LinkedIn Learning, and Talent Insights — with a focus on human-centered use cases, measurable workforce outcomes, and responsible implementation.

iHeartMedia today announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a mixed-reality immersive experience inspired by the artists performing at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One including BTS, Cardi B, Kenny Chesney and Zara Larsson. Fans are invited to make themselves at home as they explore interactive rooms, immersing themselves in the lives, music and passions of their favorite artists and brands. The experience is free and open to the public on September 18 and 19 outside T-Mobile Arena from 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. PT. Additionally, before the festival main stage show begins on Saturday, September 19, Stella Lefty takes the House of Music stage for a pre-show performance and Major Lazer will close out the night on Saturday with a post-show performance at the iHeartRadio House of Music Powered by Hyundai.

Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, and CO Architects, a nationally recognized leader in health sciences and higher education design, have been selected to deliver the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Mission Bay Education Center and Dental Clinics project through a progressive design-build delivery model.

Electronic Arts Inc. and Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced today that Star Wars Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars™, is now available for PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation®5 and XBOX Series consoles. In Star Wars Zero Company, former Republic officer Hawks and Zero Company, an elite squad of unconventional professionals for hire, are recruited for an operation by Republic Intelligence. From ex-nobles to ex-cons, they now share one mission: Stop the Infinite Coil, a Separatist-aligned cult, and their leader Kundri Fathom before the deadly Shadow Plague consumes the galaxy.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Qfin Holdings, Inc. (“Qfin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: QFIN) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Wells Enterprises, a leading U.S. ice cream manufacturer and part of the Ferrero Group, celebrated a major milestone in its Dunkirk facility transformation with a ribbon cutting for its new, best-in-class employee center and production expansion. The event highlighted the company’s continued investment in its people, products and the local community bringing together New York State leadership, County and Community leaders, company leaders and employees to recognize the achievement.

Accuris today announced Change Impact Analysis, a new capability in Accuris Engineering Intelligence that helps engineering teams assess changes to standards and maintain a traceable record of the resulting impact, severity and engineering rationale. The capability is delivered through Engineering Workbench.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming October 20, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired GoDaddy Inc. (“GoDaddy” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GDDY) securities between September 3, 2025 and February 24, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Aevex Corp. (“Aevex” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AVEX) securities between April 14, 2026 and June 4, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Aevex Corp. investors have until October 20, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host the Wisconsin MORE THAN PINK Walk bringing together survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer, families and supporters for a day of purpose and action. The event, taking place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, will raise critical funds to accelerate lifesaving research, expand patient support services, support critical public policy efforts and help ensure every person facing breast cancer has access to the high-quality care they need.

Advisar, the independent AI-enabled decisioning layer for retail suppliers, today announced it has raised a $750K Pre-Seed round led by Clutch VC, an Austin-based, seed-focused venture firm, with participation from Venture Center Arkansas Fund, The Validation Fund at Winrock International, Rekall Capital, and White River Capital Advisors, along with angel investors Michael Paladino, Co-Founder of RevUnit, and Jeff Amerine, General Partner at Cadron Capital. This funding will accelerate product development and go-to-market efforts.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (“Guggenheim” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GOF) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Accelsius®, a leader in two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling, today announced the deployment of its commercial IR150, the industry’s first fully integrated IT rack plus CDU, at the EdgeConneX Global Training Center in Houston, Texas. The installation marks the next milestone in the commercial rollout of IR150 following its market introduction at Nvidia’s GTC event and general availability announcement at Data Center World.

Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, today announced the appointment of veteran technology executive Sayee Bellamkonda as Chief AI & Technology Officer. Bellamkonda will lead Osaic’s advisor- and client-facing technology, AI, and cybersecurity strategies and will join the firm’s executive committee, reporting to CEO Jamie Price.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VCTR) and First Eagle Investments. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Victory Capital will acquire First Eagle for total consideration of approximately $7.0 billion, comprising approximately $4.4 billion in cash and $2.0 billion in newly issued Victory Capital equity. In addition, Victory Capital will assume $575 million of First Eagle's existing 7.25% senior secured notes due 2032. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger is fair to Victory shareholders.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Flotek Industries, Inc. (“Flotek” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FTK) and reminds investors of the October 26, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

After more than four decades performing throughout the Southeast, rock musician Mitch Malone will release his first solo single and music video, "Spider's Web," on Aug. 28. The guitar-driven track, accompanied by an official music video, is the first release from his debut solo album, Dreams of Fire, arriving Oct. 23.

In a move without any legitimate basis in law, Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia’s increasingly autocratic leader who was unable to secure even half of the vote in June’s parliamentary elections, has decided that his government should determine the future leadership and direction of the Armenian Apostolic Church, ignoring religious freedom standards.

Priority Courier Experts (“PCE”), a leading provider of same-day logistics services backed by Trident Management and Bluejay Capital, has acquired INPAX Shipping Solutions, an Atlanta-based logistics provider.

Publix is committing $1 million to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support two projects in the company’s operating area. The funding will support efforts in Florida and South Carolina to address challenges affecting freshwater systems and forest habitats. Both projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

Comcast today announced the start of construction on a network expansion project that will bring Xfinity and Comcast Business services to nearly 2,400 homes and businesses in Kamas and Francis, Utah. Once complete, residents and businesses will have access to multi-gigabit, symmetrical Internet and a full suite of connectivity, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services delivered over America's smartest and most reliable converged network.

Coforge Limited (NSE: COFORGE), a global AI-native engineering services leader, is marking its 20th year of operations in Peru and announcing the country’s expanded role as the foundation of the company’s AI-led engineering expansion in Latin America. Building on two decades of local presence, Lima will serve as Coforge’s principal delivery, innovation, and client engagement hub for the region.

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Magnit Global™, the global leader in contingent workforce management solutions, today announced its inclusion in Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) Vendor Management System (VMS) Global Landscape and Differentiators 2026 research report. Magnit achieved perfect scores of 5.00 in four of nine evaluated categories.

Midwest Logistics Systems (MLS) is investing in the next generation of drivers through a company-sponsored Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program designed to help individuals start careers in the transportation industry.

Voiceware AI, a provider of VoIP telecommunications solutions, today announced the launch of Agentrixapp, a new, independent company designed to make AI-powered customer service more accessible to businesses. Agentrixapp allows businesses to build and customize their own AI receptionist programmed to answer calls, book appointments and respond to customer inquiries without the technical complexity typically associated with implementing AI agents.

Macmillan Learning, a privately held, family-owned digital learning company, announced today the promotion of Kristin Peikert to Chief People Officer. In the expanded role, Peikert will lead the company’s workforce strategy as the company evolves, helping to ensure its organization, talent, and capabilities reflect the changing needs of the business.

Virtu Financial, M1X Global and Tradeweb today announced the completion of the first fully onchain repo transaction in which the securities leg was a sovereign digital bond. Executed on the Canton network, every element of the transaction - securities delivery, cash leg and return - settled atomically onchain. The transaction is the first known instance of a natively issued sovereign digital security functioning as collateral in a repo executed through a major institutional electronic trading venue without prime broker intermediation.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, will participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. ET at the Barclays 2026 Global Consumer Staples Conference.

Teens starting their senior year of high school should be filled with excitement for the home stretch of earning their diploma and eager to plan their next chapter. But what about those seniors who have fallen behind on their credits and might be reclassified as a junior or even a sophomore?

Battelle scientists are advancing a breakthrough approach to biothreat detection that could transform how hazardous biological agents are identified across military, healthcare and food safety environments.

Helcim, a Calgary-based payments company that powers small and mid-sized businesses across North America, announced it has closed a $53 million CAD Series C funding round led by Business Development Bank's (BDC) Growth Venture Fund. The round also included participation from new investors Curql, a strategic investment fund backed by more than 160 North American credit unions, and Gold House Ventures, alongside continued investment from existing backers Headline, Aquiline, Information Venture Partners, Vesey Ventures, Clocktower Ventures, and Alberta Accelerate Fund.

LicenseFortress, a leading independent provider of Software Asset Management (SAM) services, today announced that it has expanded its software licensing coverage to include Adobe.

Conti Federal Services, LLC, a leading federal construction and design-build firm, has completed the Helicopter Squadron Operations and Tactical Response Force (TRF) facility at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. The project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by military leaders, elected officials, community partners and representatives from the project team.

Access to richer payments performance data across all channels was the payments orchestration benefit retail payments professionals selected most often, at 47%, according to new research from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology. Respondents could pick up to three from nine options, and reduced payment-processing cost through competitive routing was selected least often, at 19%. The research was commissioned and funded by ACI and designed and fielded by Retail Systems. The findings are published in the report, The Revenue Hidden in Plain Sight: Closing the Retail Payments Optimization Gap.

Everfox, the global defense technology company delivering high-assurance cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical environments, today announced the launch of its latest High Speed Guard solution, designed to accelerate secure sharing of high-density essential data across different classification levels for mission operations.

CDK, the leading automotive retail software provider, today named Sudhakar Ramakrishna president and CEO and member of the CDK board of directors, effective Oct. 5. He succeeds Brian MacDonald, who will retire and serve as a senior strategic advisor to Brookfield and CDK, providing continuity and perspective through the planned transition.

Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond has once again extended his award-winning residency inside Harrah’s Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas through June 2027. Celebrating the show’s fifth anniversary on The Strip, Osmond continues to dazzle his audience through his dynamic, energy-filled musical journey of his unparalleled life as one of the most recognized entertainers in the world.

U.S. households pay a median $125 a month for cable and satellite service — $1,500 a year — according to the 2026 doxoINSIGHTS U.S. Cable & Satellite Report, released today by doxo. Built on actual bill payment activity spanning 97% of U.S. ZIP codes, the report finds that 74% of households carry the bill — a market worth $172 billion.

Schwab Advisor ServicesTM will welcome thousands of independent registered investment advisors (RIAs) to Boston for its 36th annual IMPACT® conference the nation’s largest and longest-running gathering of independent advisors. Attendees will experience three days of keynote addresses, educational programming, and networking opportunities covering the strategies and trends shaping the industry today.

WATT, a leading provider of small-scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) systems, today announced that it has achieved Awardable status through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.

LetsGetChecked powered by Fuze Health today announced it now offers the Onclarity™ HPV Self-Collection Kit, tested with the BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay, the most comprehensive FDA-cleared at-home HPV screening tool available in the U.S. today. This offering underscores LetsGetChecked's commitment to expanding patient access to evidence-based screening solutions.

This September, supporters across the country will rally behind St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, joining a nationwide movement to raise awareness and funds for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The audit and assurance firm of Grant Thornton in the U.S., Grant Thornton LLP, today announced that Ash Dalnoot has been named to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) newly formed Inspections Modernization Council (IMC).

S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, today announced the continued expansion of FAST PLATFORM®, extending service capabilities into Canada, adding hard goods through HIT Promotional Products, and expanding integrations with leading industry technology providers, including Facilisgroup and Chipply.

UKG, the AI-first Workforce Operating Platform for HR, payroll, and workforce management, today announced its latest Quarterly Platform Innovation release, introducing new AI capabilities that help HR leaders turn workforce intelligence into action across the frontline. Leveraging UKG’s intelligent platform, these innovations help address three of the hardest challenges for CHROs in frontline workforce operations: reducing administrative friction for frontline employees, hiring at scale, and paying people accurately. Together, these innovations advance UKG’s vision for AI in HCM: moving the industry beyond disconnected features to a cohesive workforce system of action.

Altitude Parts, LLC, a global provider of aircraft parts, engines and aftermarket solutions, today announced the acquisition of Fly Alliance’s aircraft parts inventory and warehouse operations, marking a significant expansion of the company’s presence in the global aviation aftermarket.

Analytics software is becoming the foundation of AI-enabled workflows that not only interpret data and make recommendations but help to execute actions, according to new research from global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III).

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation (FUJIFILM Americas) today announced the leadership appointment of Michael (Mike) J. Hartman as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective August 24. This new appointment strengthens the leadership team for FUJIFILM Americas regional headquarters, which represents more than 20 subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Colombia.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of INPEX Insurance, Ltd. (IIL) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace has been awarded One MICHELIN Star in the first-ever Southwest edition of the MICHELIN Guide, reaffirming its position as one of the world's most celebrated culinary destinations.

Liberty Harbor, Downtown Jersey City’s premier waterfront neighborhood, today announced its fall 2026 event lineup at Zeppelin Hall, the neighborhood’s expansive indoor-outdoor biergarten.

Premier, Inc., a leading technology-enabled healthcare improvement company, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a Catholic nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. This partnership supports the health system’s next phase of performance and transformation while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, mission-driven care delivery.

CP Capital, a leading U.S. real estate manager specializing in multifamily investments, today announced the acquisition of Ascent Athens, a 200-unit, Class A garden-style multifamily community located in Athens, Georgia, currently operating at 95% occupancy. The acquisition reflects CP Capital’s strategy of turning insights into opportunities, which includes selective ground-up development allocations and the targeting of best-in-class multifamily assets at a discount to replacement cost in supply-constrained, demand-resilient submarkets.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of Nexa Resources S.A. (NYSE: NEXA) to Boliden AB.

PGW Auto Glass is heading to Auto Glass Week 2026 in San Antonio with the latest evolution of Everything Autoglass, its premier point of sale system designed to help auto glass shops simplify daily operations and manage more of their business from a single platform.

Bellevue, WA makes it easier than ever for travelers to experience the Pacific Northwest without a car, with new transportation and recreation options connecting visitors from arrival to outdoor adventures. The expanded Bellevue Airport & Cruise Shuttle, new Ride Bellevue bike program, and new Bellevue Light Rail Shuttle connect visitors to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Seattle’s cruise terminals, downtown Bellevue, waterfront parks, shopping, forested trails, and regional attractions. Together, the services create a more seamless journey from arrival through departure while improving access to some of Bellevue’s top visitor experiences.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Malaysian Life Reinsurance Group Berhad (Malaysian Life Re) (Malaysia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The Presidio Group LLC ("Presidio"), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Fletcher Jones Automotive Group ("Fletcher Jones") on the sale of Porsche Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, Calif., and its related real estate, to Sonic Automotive, Inc. ("Sonic") (NYSE: SAH). The transaction closed on August 25.

Visible today launched Visible One, the brand’s first converged offering that combines mobile services and fiber home internet on a single bill. Available through Visible Fiber, new customers can get started with a special introductory offer of $50 per month for their first two months ($100 upfront), with standard pricing starting at $55 per month thereafter.

Crumbl, the fast-growing dessert brand redefining the cookie category through creativity and flavor innovation, today announced its limited-time partnership with the best-selling video game of all time, Minecraft, bringing the world of Minecraft to the Crumbl menu for one week only.

Wolters Kluwer Health has incorporated new enhancements to its Health Language Data Quality Workbench that help U.S. health insurers meet challenging 2026 federal deadlines while reducing high appeal overturn rates. The enhanced terminology, mapping, and value set management tools provide payers with a single foundation to interpret clinical terminology and procedure codes more consistently during authorization and claims review processes.

OrgChart, the leading provider of org chart and workforce planning software, today announced a new partnership with isolved, a Workforce Capital Management (WCM) company that helps organizations recruit, retain and elevate their workforce. Starting today, isolved customers will have access to an embedded org chart and workforce planning solution powered by OrgChart directly inside isolved People Cloud™, serving more than 7.7 million employees and 189,000 employers.

As consumers navigate elevated fuel costs and continued affordability pressures, new Experian Automotive data shows vehicle shoppers increasingly gravitating toward hybrid models. According to Experian’s (LSE: EXPN) State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q2 2026, hybrids accounted for 16.80% of new vehicle financing during the quarter, an increase from 12.99% in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, electric vehicle (EV) market share declined from 9.21% to 8.15% over the same period.

Sixteen youth residents of programs operated by Wayne Halfway House Inc. have received their high school diplomas or the equivalent so far in 2026.

Bain Capital, LP, today announced that the firm’s Private Credit Group invested approximately $6 billion to support the growth of middle market and private equity-backed companies during the first half of 2026.

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Carna Health, an AI-enabled digital health company revolutionizing Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) care, today announced several strategic leadership appointments, including the addition of multidisciplinary healthcare and technology experts as strategic advisors. The appointments bring expertise across AI, business development, technology, and public health to support the company’s continued growth and global expansion, building on strategic partnerships with Siemens Healthineers and Renalytix as Carna Health advances toward U.S. market entry. The strategic advisors will also guide executive leadership as the company expands large-scale CKM prevention programs into new regions and works toward its goal of screening 100 million lives worldwide by 2030.

Charles Schwab today announced plans to add three tokens to the Schwab Crypto™ platform. The additions include: