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The Coalition Against Financial Crime (CAFC) today announced the launch of the Certified AI Practitioner in Financial Crime (CAPFC™), the industry’s first professional certification dedicated to AI governance within financial crime compliance programs. The launch coincides with CAFC’s second anniversary and marks a major milestone in the evolution of responsible AI oversight across the global financial services sector.

DBGI Corp. (NASDAQ:DBGI) a publicly traded company specializing in eCommerce and fashion today announced that its CEO, Hil Davis, purchased shares in the open market.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Phreesia, Inc. (NYSE: PHR) common stock between May 8, 2025 and March 30, 2026. Phreesia provides an integrated SaaS-based software and payment platform for the healthcare industry in the United States and Canada.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026. Lucid describes itself as a “technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles (“EVs”), EV powertrains, and battery systems.”

KBRA releases its Business Development Company Ratings Compendium, which looks at results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Leaders across the Department of War, U.S. Navy, Submarine Industrial Base and defense manufacturing gathered in Danville, Virginia, to discuss a national security imperative: attracting and training qualified workers to maintain the Navy fleet. Held at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), the forum featured Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) and the Navy Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) as key efforts in mobilizing the future workforce and creating operational efficiencies in defense manufacturing.

Triangle Community Foundation, a regional convenor and philanthropy leader, announced today the launch of the Triangle Impact Fund, a philanthropic investment tool that will provide low-cost capital to advance housing affordability in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties.

To help taxpayers who paid interest and penalties during the pandemic, Frost Law has a special web page to help people quickly see if they qualify for a potential Internal Revenue Service refund following the Kwong court case.

SCHOTT Pharma, a pioneer in drug containment solutions and delivery systems, has inaugurated new production lines for both standard and sterile ready-to-use (RTU) glass vials designed to store a wide range of drugs – from biologics and other complex injectable therapies to vaccines and emergency room medications. The new capabilities feature state-of-the-art technology for efficient manufacturing and optimized output. The over 60 million USD investment was largely funded by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain and ensure reliable domestic production of critical primary packaging. The expansion significantly increases the site’s annual production capacity for core vials, while more than tripling local capacity for high-value solutions.

“Supergirl.” Fans can now unlock a custom Supergirl experience in ChatGPT through Fandango’s app integration with OpenAI.

Frankenmuth Insurance is pleased to announce that Joe Nielsen has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 11, 2026.

VB Spine LLC (“VB Spine”), a global, family-owned spine company, today announced that it has entered a partnership to fund research of molecular genetics affecting pediatric scoliosis. The research will be conducted by Dr. Alain Moreau of the Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Canada.

LCNB Corp. (Nasdaq: LCNB, the “Company”) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to share that Amy Bedinghaus has joined the bank as Vice President, Trust Officer. In this role, she will serve the greater Cincinnati area, providing guidance in trust, investment, and estate services.

Vitacorps, a leader in integrated wellness solutions for military living, unveiled a custom-engineered air purification system designed to slash maintenance costs by up to 50% while delivering expanded air purification coverage throughout the home compared to previously prescribed solutions. The solution delivers high-efficiency HEPA filtration and captures harmful airborne particles smaller than 0.3 microns, including mold spores, bacteria, pollen and dust mites, with 99.97%+ removal efficiency.

Sharrow Marine today announced two key leadership appointments: Jordan Hofmann as Director of Sales and Steve Salna as Director of Manufacturing and Production. The additions reflect the company's accelerating momentum as it scales its global commercial operations and builds its Detroit manufacturing facility into a world-class, high-volume precision manufacturing operation.

KBRA releases research that summarizes key quarterly performance trends and thematic takeaways across publicly traded North American and European alternative asset managers, as well as the latest key performance metrics for KBRA’s rated universe of 67 asset managers.

Health insurance companies provided fully insured coverage for approximately 183 million people in 2025, a decrease of over 1.1 million from 2021. Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) association members, parent organizations, and their subsidiaries insured about 37.2% of the total health insurance market. In the latest Healthcare Business Strategy report, Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com, examined health insurance enrollment changes in key segments for Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Non-BCBS companies between 2021 and 2025.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Lucid Group, Inc. (“Lucid” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LCID) securities between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Lucid investors have until July 28, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau have recognized Conditional Approval granted by the U.S. Department of War (DoW). The latest action—combined with prior authorizations—means all Calix gateway appliances are now covered under the FCC’s ongoing, phased approval process, permitting their continued importation, sale, and deployment. As a result, service providers can confidently deploy Calix GigaSpire® and GigaPro® gateway appliances—integrated with the AI-native Calix One™ platform—to deliver differentiated experiences across any market.

Maridea Wealth Management today is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2026 Inc. Best Workplaces list, recognizing companies across the country that have built exceptional workplaces and high-performing cultures rooted in strong leadership, collaboration, employee engagement, and long-term professional development.

Orases, a leading custom software development and AI consulting company, has been named the recipient of the Technology Innovation Award at the Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards. The award recognizes organizations driving meaningful impact through innovation and emerging technology.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming July 27, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) securities between June 25, 2025 and March 10, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Cognitum One™, Inc. today announced the formation of its founding advisory team, bringing together three of the most respected leaders in enterprise software, infrastructure, and silicon. The announcement coincides with a keynote at the CRAFT Conference in Budapest by Cognitum One Founder and Chief AI Officer Reuven Cohen, on the shift to agentic AI and what it means to build intelligence directly into the systems enterprises already run, from the data center down to the chip.

As the private markets continue to expand their use of investment grade fixed income instruments, regulators and other market participants have shown increasing interest in private ratings (also referred to as unpublished ratings). This increased focus has raised questions about how private ratings are developed and whether they differ from public credit ratings in terms of analytical rigor or oversight.

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced that Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Jeffrey MacLauchlan has received the CFO of the Year Award in the Annual Revenue Greater than $500 Million category at the WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights MacLauchlan’s outstanding financial leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to driving disciplined, sustainable growth for CACI.

RFMW, a Division of Exponential Technology Group, Inc., a premier distributor of RF, microwave, and power components, today announced the expansion of its distribution agreement with Innovative Power Products (IPP) to a worldwide partnership. Building on a successful relationship that previously served European customers, the expanded agreement enables RFMW to offer IPP's complete portfolio of RF and microwave passive components to customers globally.

Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB) and Perplexity today announced an expanded relationship that brings Similarweb’s digital data directly into Perplexity’s AI-native workflows, enabling users to access the most trusted market, consumer behavior, and competitive intelligence data without leaving the Perplexity environment.

Solace Health and The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans service organization, are proud to announce a new partnership. The collaboration unites two organizations with a shared conviction: Veterans have earned the best possible healthcare and deserve expert help to get it.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming July 27, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Zoetis Inc. (“Zoetis” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZTS) securities between January 14, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Lucid Group, Inc. (“Lucid” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LCID) securities between February 25, 2026 and April 13, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Lucid investors have until July 28, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Loman AI, the leading Voice AI for restaurants, today announced a partnership with Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), expanding access to its voice AI platform for restaurants using the Shift4 Dine POS system. Loman is already live with hundreds of Shift4-powered restaurants, helping operators capture more revenue, streamline operations, and deliver better guest experiences.

Churchill Stateside Group, LLC (CSG), a multifamily real estate and renewable energy financial services company, is pleased to announce the closing of a $5,200,000 equity bridge loan in support of a 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transaction for Pickens Gardens, a 76-unit affordable housing community in Pickens serving mixed family and senior tenants.

AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) and affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) on the unsecured debt and preferred equity of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) (Toronto, Canada) [TSX: FFH]. In addition, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs of “a-” (Excellent) of Fairfax (US) Inc. (Delaware) and Zenith National Insurance Corp. (headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA), both of which are indirectly, wholly owned downstream holding companies of Fairfax. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of Long-Term IRs.)

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of National General Insurance Company (P.J.S.C.) (NGI) (United Arab Emirates). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

10a Labs, the AI safety and threat intelligence company, today released new research mapping content and threat actor behavior on Moltbook, a social platform where thousands of AI agents interact with one another.

Coupang, Inc., a U.S.-based technology leader, today was named to the Fortune 500® for the fourth consecutive year, jumping 10 places to No. 132 as it continues to grow and advance its innovative global fulfillment and logistics network. The Fortune 500® ranks the largest U.S. companies by total revenue each year.

Next-gen financial exchange Kalshi today released a new commercial starring NBA champion and Kalshi investor Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 60-second spot will premiere during Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight.

As the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, C.H. Robinson has built the first AI technology designed to both operate a shipper’s global supply chain and also continuously assess and improve its performance. Now serving the company’s 4PL Managed Solutions customers, a new Lean AI Engineer works in concert with the Lean AI Planner introduced last year to create one connected system that uniquely enhances a supply chain as it runs.

Independent advertising agency H/L has been named a Gold Honoree in the Automotive category at the 18th Annual Shorty Awards for the Brock Purdy Chat Bot, a voice-powered AI fan experience created for the Northern California Toyota Dealers Advertising Association (NCTDAA) starring San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

ModelFront today announced outcome-based pricing, a win-win structure that aligns the cost of AI with the value it creates, to provide a more secure return on investment.

KBRA assigns a rating of BBB to Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp.'s (NYSE: OTF or "the company") $500 million 6.50% senior unsecured notes due October 15, 2029. The rating Outlook is Stable.

Boating is one of the last great consumer categories to digitize. Dockwa, an operating system built for the $57 billion marina economy, today announced a strategic growth investment from PSG, a leading growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled services companies to help navigate transformational growth.

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its monthly Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which analyzes data from the nation’s 100 largest public defined benefit plans.

As Canadians move into a new season, Genestra Brands is putting gut health in the spotlight as the foundation of a true spring reset. With nearly 70% of the immune system linked to the gut, its HMF (Human Microflora) probiotic line – with 15+ different research driven formulas – ditches the one-size-fits-all approach to truly support the unique needs of each person’s gut microbiome.

Pattern Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice, recently joined the branch channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. with $160 million in client assets. The practice, located in Wayzata, Minn., is led by private wealth advisor Jeremy Jackson and includes his father, financial advisor Dave Jackson, and client service associate Erika Holland.

Sodexo Campus, a leading foodservice and facilities management partner to colleges and universities across the United States, has been named a Silver Stevie® Award winner in the Customer Service Team of the Year category in the 24th Annual American Business Awards®. The recognition highlights a longstanding commitment from Sodexo Campus to deliver standout service experiences through the teams who help shape everyday campus life for students, faculty and staff.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, proudly announces that it has been named the 2025 High Service Distributor of the Year by Hirose Electric USA, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative connector solutions. The Mouser team received the prestigious award at the recent EDS 2026 event in Las Vegas. Hirose cited Mouser's customer count and SKU growth, along with excellence in point-of-purchase (POP) and point-of-sale (POS), as criteria for the top award.

KBRA releases research examining the evolution of creditor composition in emerging market sovereign debt.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) invites players to hop into the driver's seat for the definitive new era of Formula 1® Racing: the F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack*, available today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To mark the launch, EA SPORTS™ F1 has released a special video of the brand-new MADRING Circuit featuring seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and global football icon Zlatan Ibrahimović going head-to-head in-game, giving fans an exclusive first look at the action. Watch the video HERE.

Penguin Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENG), the AI Factory Platform Company, today announced that it has been recognized as the 2026 Dell Technologies Global Alliances Americas AI Partner of the Year. The prestigious award, presented at Dell Technologies World during the Global Partner Alliance event, underscores Penguin Solutions’ proven success in delivering Full-Stack AI Factory Platforms that combine differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory technologies, compute systems, and services with Dell Technologies' AI-optimized infrastructure solutions.

The CMBS lodging 30+ day delinquency rate peaked at 23.2% in June 2020 before falling precipitously from pandemic-era highs to mid-single digits in 2022, where it has since remained relatively stable. The delinquency rate stood at 6.4% as of March 2026, compared to 6.5% in March 2025 and 5.3% in March 2024. Lodging fundamentals have weakened, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) declining and turning negative on a year-over-year (YoY) basis in 2025. According to Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC), 2025 marked the first year on record that RevPAR declined outside of an economic recession. Following three years of slowing RevPAR growth, total RevPAR entered positive territory in Q1 2026. Whether this represents the start of a broader upward movement or a short-lived rebound remains uncertain.

Marking a milestone in innovation and collaboration, Union Pacific Railroad on Tuesday unveiled its newest commemorative locomotive with Northrop Grumman and Wabtec, as No. 4547 began its first mission hauling Space Launch System solid rocket motor segments for NASA’s Artemis III lunar exploration program.

Transcarent, the first agentic AI-powered health and care platform, today announced that Anjali Jameson has joined the company as Chief Product Officer. Jameson will lead Transcarent’s product strategy and innovation efforts, with a focus on using the power of agentic AI, embedded in Transcarent’s WayFinding® platform, to proactively identify ways to dramatically improve the experience and quality of care for self-insured employers while breaking the cost curve, with a goal of an easy to use and navigate health and care experience.

Yokohama has won the bid to host the 2028 Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM 2028), one of the world’s premier international conferences in brain science, further elevating the city’s presence as a global hub for international conventions and academic exchange. The meeting will take place at PACIFICO Yokohama from June 18–22 and will mark only the second time the meeting has been held in Japan.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced support for GlobalFoundries’ (GF) silicon photonics process technology in its Advanced Design System (ADS) Photonic Designer, expanding its foundry ecosystem for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) development. Designers can move from PIC design to full electro-optical-electrical (EOE) system simulation within a single environment, validating how photonic circuits perform at the optical link level before tapeout.

JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in standards development for the microelectronics industry, announced the publication of JEP203: Guideline for Short Circuit Evaluation in Power Conversion Transistors and JEP204: Catalog of Stress Procedures for Silicon Carbide Devices for Power Electronic Conversion, developed by JEDEC’s JC-70.2 Silicon Carbide Subcommittee. JEP203 and JEP204 are available for free download from the JEDEC website.

LOST iN, the award-winning travel media brand celebrated for its popular series of immersive guidebooks and premium social storytelling, today announced a landmark partnership with Switzerland Tourism to publish the first ever country-focused LOST iN print guide: LOST iN Switzerland. The guide is now on sale on lostin.com and in hundreds of global retailers.

Domini Impact Investments, a trailblazer in “Investing for Good,” has established National Impact Investing Day to be observed annually on June 3. The day commemorates the growth of impact investing and coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Domini Impact Equity Fund, one of the first sustainable index funds and an early pioneer in the use of environmental and social standards in investing.

Scale, a leader in advanced on-site energy solutions, has been awarded a $4.2 million grant from the California Energy Commission for the Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) Community Resilience Hub Project. The grant, awarded through the Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) program, will help support a campus microgrid that integrates solar, battery storage, and EV charging.

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) has climbed 15 spots on the Fortune 500 list, ranking 412. This is the company’s ninth consecutive year on the list.

The 2026 cycle of the Almarai Prize, international track of the Almarai Prize for Scientific Creativity, has officially opened, calling on leading research institutions, distinguished scientists, and global experts to nominate pioneering research that advances food security in the world’s driest regions.

Wright’s Market, a community-rooted grocer, today announced the relaunch of its e-commerce platform, now powered by eGrowcery, the leading unified commerce solution designed for independent grocers. The initiative is nicknamed “Wright’s Market eCommerce 2.0” and marks a major step toward regaining the store’s previous online sales levels while delivering a most expansive and inclusive shopping experience.

Neuranics today announced the launch of its Magnetic Measurement Development Kit, giving companies, researchers, and product teams a practical way to evaluate ultra-low magnetic field sensing in real-world environments.

Mender, an enterprise IT lifecycle and disposition company, today announced the launch of Steward™ (www.withmender.com/steward), the IT Asset Lifecycle Command Center, a new enterprise lifecycle management platform designed to help organizations manage, control, and extract greater value from IT assets across disposition, recovery, compliance, and downstream infrastructure operations.

Parnell today announced the launch of Sevoflurane Inhalation Anesthetic, expanding its anesthesia portfolio to better support veterinary teams across the full procedural workflow. Indicated for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in dogs, the new offering provides clinics with a reliable, cost-effective inhalant anesthetic option from a company veterinary teams already rely on.

Lassie, the company building autonomous systems to run small businesses, announced it has raised $35 million in Series A financing, bringing its total capital raised to $47 million. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) with support from Night Capital, Rahul Vohra, founder and former CEO of Superhuman; Zach Perret, co-founder and CEO of Plaid; Taavet Hinrikus, co-founder and former CEO of Wise; Gokul Rajaram; and Brian Balfour, co-founder and CEO of Reforge.

Eyebot and The Framery at 1-800 Contacts today announced a new partnership kicking off in The Framery’s hometown of Salt Lake City, Utah. Beginning June 3, Eyebot Kiosks will be open at Layton Hills Mall in Layton, Utah and Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, Utah, giving visitors a convenient way to complete a vision test, receive a doctor-reviewed glasses prescription, and shop for eyewear from The Framery.

AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Costa Rica’s insurance industry due to steady premium growth and a stable regulatory environment.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the summer of 2026 is forecasted to be hotter than normal, compounding the challenges of an ongoing global energy crisis, increased inflation, and overall economic instability. ZONEFIRST, the nation’s HVAC Zoning experts, recommends that homeowners and contractors adopt zoning for long-lasting control over forced air systems, comfort only where and when it’s needed, as well as energy savings for today and into the future.

Wellpoint Iowa is celebrating 10 years of serving Iowa’s most vulnerable populations by giving back through volunteerism, supporting community events and recognizing the numerous community partners and healthcare providers who’ve collaborated to enable the organization’s success.

Massive Bio, a global leader in AI-driven precision oncology and clinical trial matching operating across 17+ countries, and Optellum, the leader in AI-enabled lung cancer diagnosis and the developer of the world’s first FDA-cleared clinical decision support software for early-stage lung cancer, today announced a collaboration to bridge early lung cancer detection with clinical trial access for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

TechLott Inc. (OTCQB: LOTT) (“TechLott” or the “Company”), formerly AppYea Inc. (OTCQB: APYP), today announced that its corporate name change and new ticker symbol have become effective at the market open today. The Company’s common stock now trades on the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker symbol LOTT.

LoopMe, the global leader in brand performance, has appointed Courtney Howell as SVP, Global Partnerships; Maggie Wider Parker as VP, Direct Sales; and Staci Kapnick as AVP, Global Revenue Operations.

Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, announces bestselling author, leadership expert, and globally recognized thought leader Simon Sinek as its keynote speaker at Mega Camp 2026.

WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, rang the Nasdaq Closing Bell on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, marking its 40th year listed as a publicly traded company on the exchange. The milestone, along with WSFS’ nearly 200-year history, highlights the growth, innovation, and service of the company.