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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, today announced that Steve Totzke, President and Chief Commercial Officer, will step down from his role effective May 1, 2026. Sanjay Luthra, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA and Global Direct-to-Consumer, has been appointed to succeed Totzke as Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing Mattel’s global sales and commercial operations. Totzke will continue as an Executive Advisor and President, Strategic Transition, through December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. Luthra will report to Mattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz.

Teasdale Foods, Inc., together with certain of its affiliates (“Teasdale Latin Foods”, “Teasdale”, or the “Company”), a leading full-line supplier of Latin-Inspired foods, today announced its successful transition to a new ownership group led by affiliates of Knighthead Capital Management, LLC (“Knighthead”).

The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has deployed comprehensive awareness campaigns in Oklahoma and Wisconsin, underscoring the impact of lawsuit abuse on consumer costs and outlining the need for tort reform.

500 Global today announced the appointment of Nadia Karkar as Managing Partner as the firm expands its global investment platform. Nadia’s appointment follows the recent announcement of the appointment of Atul Mehta — former Chief Investment Officer of the International Finance Corporation — to 500 Global's Board of Directors, and reflects the firm's continued build-out of the leadership and capabilities required to deliver on its next stage of global growth.

Owlet, Inc. (NYSE: OWLT), the pioneer of smart infant monitoring, today announced that Dream Duo 3 is named ‘Best for Monitoring Baby's Health’ in the PARENTS 2026 Best for Baby Awards. The recognition underscores Owlet’s position as a leader in connected infant monitoring, providing clinically-informed wellness and sleep insights.

The Nest Campus, the world's largest gathering of leaders defining and accelerating the global resilience economy, and HumanX, the premier conference for AI decision-makers and industry leaders, today announced a strategic partnership to launch NestX — the AI center of Climate Week NYC.

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Renowned personal injury lawyer and Zehl & Associates founder Ryan Zehl has been named to the 2026 edition of Lawdragon’s 100 Managing Partners You Need to Know guide.

AM Best Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Andrea Keenan will join a panel discussion on insurance industry innovation at the Formation ’26 conference, which will be held April 27-29, 2026, in Orlando, FL.

Wildix, a global leader in AI-powered business solutions, today announced the launch of Revenue Intelligence. This major update transforms how sales leaders monitor, analyse and optimise their revenue engines by integrating advanced agentic AI directly into the communication workflow.

Procter & Gamble and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) today announced a multi-year, multi-brand partnership, marking a bold new chapter in how P&G and its brands show up across sports and culture. The partnership creates a platform for P&G brands to engage with professional women’s basketball at a defining moment – as the game, its athletes, fans, and influence are reaching new heights.

JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in the development of standards for the microelectronics industry, today announced that it is hosting a Mobile/Client/Edge Forum on Tuesday, May 12 and a Server/Cloud Computing/AI Forum on Wednesday, May 13 in San Jose, CA. Advance registration is required and space is limited. For more information and registration, visit the JEDEC website.

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OpenEvidence, the most widely used medical AI and clinical decision-support platform among U.S. physicians, today announced the release of Dotflows, enabling clinicians to tailor the platform to the way they uniquely practice medicine.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, today announced the appointment of Skylar Moran as Director of Customer Success to lead client relationships across its growing Managed Services practice.

HARIO Co., Ltd., the Japanese heatproof glass manufacturer renowned for its V60 Coffee Dripper, will showcase two of its latest products at World of Coffee San Diego 2026, one of the specialty coffee industry’s premier global trade events: the V60 Dripper NEO, the bold next‑generation of the globally beloved V60 Dripper that recently won the 2026 iF Design Award, and the first public U.S. showcase of the V60 Surfboard Base Dripper Collection, a playful, surf‑inspired interpretation of the classic V60. Scheduled to be held April 10–12, 2026 in San Diego, California, the event will also give visitors to HARIO North America’s booth (#3121) the opportunity to experience a range of HARIO products, taste beverages prepared by selected HARIO partners, and purchase items from a curated selection of products, including the V60 Dripper NEO and V60 Surfboard Base Dripper Collection.

RET Ventures, a venture capital firm shaping the future of the real estate industry through close partnership with entrepreneurs and leading real estate operators, today announced the launch of its inaugural ‘RET Ventures AI Accelerator Program.’ The new initiative supports early-stage startups building AI-enabled technologies, with an initial cohort focused on leasing and apartment marketing solutions. The program will advance technologies that help multifamily owners improve visibility, discovery and lead generation as renters increasingly rely on generative AI tools and large language model (LLM)-driven platforms to find apartments and rental homes.

FarmRaise today announced a partnership with Avalo, Inc., an emerging leader in AI-driven crop development, to support the execution and scaling of its cotton innovation program.

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 Gossamer Bio, Inc. (“Gossamer” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GOSS) securities between June 16, 2025 and February 20, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Gossamer investors have until June 1, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Alcott Enterprises, a national managed IT and cybersecurity services provider, today announced that, for the third consecutive year, it has been named to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2026 by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.

Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) and SunocoCorp LLC (NYSE: SUNC) announced that they will release their first quarter 2026 financial and operating results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Management will hold a conference call that same day at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss results.

Cotality™, a leader in property information, analytics, and data‑enabled solutions, today released its Home Price Index™ with February 2026 data. Year-over-year home price growth slowed to 0.5% in February as the U.S. housing market continues to rebalance.

EFG Companies today announced that Karl Nilsen has joined the company’s Underwriting and Risk Department as Vice President of Underwriting. Bringing 20+ years of retail automotive underwriting expertise, Karl will partner closely with the company’s Chief Risk Officer and actuarial resources to oversee and refine underwriting processes, develop proactive risk strategies, and leverage analytics to improve product underwriting performance and profitability. The addition of Karl’s proven analytical skills to the company’s nationally award-winning claims administration function amplifies the company’s arsenal to generate profit within its clients’ reinsurance positions while delivering valuable protection to contract holders. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4slnMqr

Findings from the annual MFS Defined Contribution Plan Sponsor Survey show that plan sponsors’ confidence in their participants being able to retire when they want has increased dramatically year-over-year. One-third of sponsors are now very or extremely confident in their participants’ ability to retire at their target age, up from just 18% one year prior. The result: a score of “B” on MFS’ proprietary Workplace Retirement Readiness Indicator.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of PomDoctor Ltd. (NASDAQ: POM) between October 9, 2025 and December 11, 2025. PomDoctor describes itself as a “leading online medical services platform for chronic diseases in China.”

Muse by Interaxon today announced Smart Wakeup, the newest addition to its Sleep, by Design platform. Smart Wakeup monitors brain activity in real time and times a gentle audio wake-up to lighter sleep, so the alarm works with your brain, not against it.

Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) today announced that it plans to release earnings for the first quarter of 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before the market opens.

The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) will be expanding statewide efforts to combat food and basic needs insecurity among students at Virginia’s 23 community colleges, thanks to a $100,000 investment from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation.

Following the premiere of the new documentary Kratom: Side Effects May Include, Mountainside Treatment Center is recognizing the film as a defining cultural moment in the growing national conversation around kratom’s risks — a public health issue the organization’s clinicians have been confronting for years.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) between October 10, 2023 and December 26, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Inovio is a biotechnology company.

FTK Construction Services, a full-service Multifamily General Contractor that operates across the U.S., is launching an increased nationwide sales focus including new markets and restructuring.

Endospan, a privately-held company pioneering solutions for the endovascular repair of aortic arch disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the NEXUS® Aortic Arch Stent Graft.

Hallmark Health Care Solutions, the leader in Workforce Intelligence and Enablement, today announced the launch of Intelligent Shift Collaboration, a new capability that delivers measurable ROI through optimized shift coverage and a significant reduction in administrative scheduling burden for frontline leaders, while enabling staff with the flexibility they are increasingly looking for.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today announced the first 2026 installment of its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, Engineering AI for Daily Life. This installment explores how artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in everyday products and services, from assisted search and messaging tools to healthcare wearables that monitor personal well-being. As AI capabilities expand across consumer and connected devices, engineers continue to design systems that make these technologies more useful, intuitive, and trustworthy in real-world applications.

BPOC, one of the longest-tenured private equity firms focused exclusively on partnering with middle-market healthcare businesses in the U.S., today announced that it has completed the sale of Midwest Products & Engineering (“MPE” or the “Company”), a contract designer, developer and manufacturer of complex electromechanical and robotic-assisted surgical systems for the medical device market, to Graham Partners.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of sellers of common stock of Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR) between June 5, 2023 and February 8, 2024 (the “Class Period”). Masonite is a “leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of interior and exterior doors and door solutions.”

Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) today announced that it will webcast its first quarter 2026 conference call.

Manifest MedEx (MX) California’s largest nonprofit health data network and Data Exchange Framework (DxF) QHIO, has entered a new strategic affiliation with Orange County Partners in Health (OCPH) Health Information Exchange (HIE), a DxF QHIO in Orange County that is a part of the nonprofit Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers. With this partnership, MX will provide best-in-class technology and health and social care data exchange services to OCPH-HIE participants to support connectivity and coordination of care across Orange County.

Bushnell, a Revelyst Inc. brand, today announced the launch of the new A-Series, a fresh outdoor optics line designed to make it easier for everyone to get outside and see more. Built for travelers, hikers, campers, and everyday explorers, the A-Series combines approachable performance, modern design, and reliable durability across a lineup that includes the A1 binoculars, A3 binoculars, A3 monocular, and A5 binoculars.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), the leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, today announced its commitment to San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) to support their rebuilding efforts for the first 25 households impacted by last year’s devastating Eaton fire in Altadena, California. This effort builds on the company’s ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, underscoring a shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), together with Sateliot, has been named a winner of the fifth annual European Space Agency (ESA) and GSMA Foundry Innovation Challenge for its joint project, “Blockchain-enabled anomaly detection end‑to‑end solution for 5G Non‑Terrestrial Networks.” The award, presented at Mobile World Congress 2026, Barcelona, recognizes early-stage 6G innovation, supporting 6G development and non-terrestrial network (NTN) integration.

voAIce Corporation today announced the launch of OliviaAI, a fully autonomous AI communications platform engineered to manage every customer interaction across phone, text, email, and web chat; continuously, simultaneously, and without failure.

PracticePanther, the industry-leading all-in-one legal practice management platform, today announced the launch of PantherAccounting Plus, a powerful new feature set that allows law firms to seamlessly manage all aspects of their trust and operating accounting directly within PracticePanther. PracticePanther is a part of Paradigm, a trusted legal software business that offers best-in-class solutions for law firms of all practice areas and sizes.

American homeowners are reaching a breaking point. Foreclosure-related legal requests surged to their highest level since March 2020 in the first quarter of 2026, according to the LegalShield Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI), a proprietary measure of real consumer legal behavior built on more than 150,000 attorney calls per month. The Foreclosure Index jumped 13.4% in March alone and is up 20.3% over the past year, a pace that reflects households moving from financial worry to legal action.

Cool Effect, a Bay Area-based nonprofit that supports high-integrity carbon emission reduction and removal projects around the globe, today announced that Proyecto Mirador has installed 400,000 clean cookstoves in homes across Honduras and Guatemala, marking a major milestone for one of Latin America’s largest clean cooking initiatives. The U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit clean cookstove project began in 2004 as a response to widespread health and environmental harms from traditional open‑fire cooking in rural Central America. The project has delivered cleaner, safer cooking solutions to more than 1.6 million people, while generating measurable climate, health, and community benefits.

Kenneth Copeland Ministries (KCM) has launched Unclassified, a daily 30-minute panel program that brings news commentary through a biblical lens to viewers across the country. Airing exclusively on the ministry’s VICTORY Channel, the program is moderated by VICTORY News anchor, author, and award-winning radio host and producer Greg Stephens, who leads daily conversations with nationally regarded guests and VICTORY News hosts. Unclassified is available nationally on DIRECTV Channel 366, Dish Network Channel 265, Roku, YouTube, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV.

New Clutch research finds that 95% of consumers who regularly participate in online communities have discovered helpful information in these spaces, making them a critical destination for brands. With half of regular users planning to increase their participation over the next year, the influence of online communities on purchase decisions is only growing.

Under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region, the third edition of the Umrah, Hajj, and Ziyarah Forum concluded its activities, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's mission to enhance the experience for the "Guests of Allah."

The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Medpace Holdings, Inc. (“Medpace” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: MEDP) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

OutSystems, a leading AI development platform, today released its global 2026 State of AI Development report, revealing that enterprises have moved decisively from AI experimentation to execution. Nearly every organization surveyed, 96%, is already using AI agents in some capacity, and 97% are exploring system-wide agentic AI strategies. The findings signal a clear shift from pilots to production as businesses embed AI into mission-critical operations.

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its Milliman 100 Pension Funding Index (PFI), which analyzes the 100 largest U.S. corporate pension plans.

Fly Alliance, a leader in private aviation innovation, today announces the launch of Jet Paw Lounge by Fly Alliance, the world’s first dedicated Dog FBO, opening in mid-April at Teterboro Airport (KTEB).

Day Pitney LLP’s partners elected Michael P. Byrne as Managing Partner of the firm, effective April 2. Byrne succeeds Gregory A. Hayes, who is stepping down as Managing Partner and will focus exclusively on his private client practice. Hayes served eight years on the firm’s Executive Committee, including three years as Managing Partner.

Prism Layer, the first AI native platform for enterprise risk management, today announced it has emerged from stealth following the close of a pre-seed funding round led by Fenway Summer, with participation from Plural Ventures and a syndicate of angel investors spanning technology and regulatory leadership.

Harvard Business Review has named “The Gen AI Playbook for Organizations” the winner of the 2025 HBR Prize, awarded each year to the best article published in the magazine.

Attorneys from Mani Ellis & Layne representing the family of Rachel Tussey today issued the following statement after a press conference addressing the ongoing legal matters surrounding Ms. Tussey’s death:

Pryor Cashman announced today that Olga Beloded has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Tax Group. Olga joins from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, where she was a partner.

Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today opened calls for nominations for its annual global Technology Awards across three categories: Technology Strategy Impact, Enterprise Architecture (in partnership with The Open Group), and Data & AI Impact. These awards recognize high-performing organizations for driving measurable business outcomes through their IT strategy, advancing a disciplined enterprise architecture approach, and unlocking business value through data, AI, and analytics, respectively, across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of Seitz Insurance Agency, a Sidney, Montana-based independent agency. Terms were not disclosed.

Creativebug announced the launch of Creativebug Borrow, a new pay-per-use add-on for the Creativebug for Libraries enterprise program that enables library patrons to borrow access to premium digital creative learning platforms for seven days at a time. The new product will be available to library partners beginning April 1, 2026.

Sikich, a professional services company specializing in consulting, technology and compliance, today announced it has acquired Chicago area-based Burwood Group, an IT consulting and integration firm. The company has a nearly 30-year history serving enterprise-level clients across a range of industries where Sikich has existing niche specialty, including healthcare, higher education, industrials, and financial services.

A new study of 2,500 adults in the U.S. and U.K. reveals 80% of consumers want more video from brands, but nearly half (46%) say they never receive any video communications at all.

TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) today announced that it will hold its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will follow the Company’s release of its earnings results earlier that morning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Evertern Wealth, a newly formed independent wealth and family office advisory firm, launched this week in Naples, Florida. The firm is led by veteran advisors Jason Stephens and Mic Lundon, whose team previously oversaw approximately $2.4 billion in client assets. Evertern Wealth will serve high-net-worth families, founders, and executives through a boutique model, with client assets held at Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions and supported by the Dynasty Financial Partners platform.

Blushington, the modern beauty destination redefining the “getting ready” experience, is accelerating its national expansion with the opening of its newest location in Houston, Texas on Thursday, April 9th. Located at 3601 Westheimer Road, Suite D in the River Oaks neighborhood, the debut marks the brand’s third U.S. location and a key milestone in its broader franchise growth strategy, with additional markets under consideration nationwide.

iFIT Inc., a global leader in interactive fitness technology and connected content, today announced the appointment of Marc Washington as President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). An accomplished executive, entrepreneur, and advisor, Washington brings over two decades of leadership experience across the health, wellness, and fitness sectors to his new dual role at iFIT.

Hyperscience, a market leader in enterprise AI infrastructure software, focused on Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), today announced major advancements to its Hyperscience Hypercell platform as part of the Spring 2026 release.

Spotlight LLC, the world-leading influence orchestration firm based in Kansas City, today announced that its consultants have collectively earned more Profound certifications than any other firm in the world. With over 100 certified practitioners across three certification tracks, Spotlight simultaneously debuts on Profound's official partner directory, a vetted network of agencies and consultants who deliver results on the Profound platform.

Acer Gadget Inc., a subsidiary of Acer Group, and U.S.-based PC peripheral brand Plugable Technologies today announced a strategic investment and partnership to strengthen business-grade PC peripheral solutions and expand product portfolios across global markets. This partnership better positions Plugable to more rapidly deliver innovative products designed for the high-performance needs of the modern workspace, while continuing to serve customers under the trusted Plugable brand and support model.

Repriced, the fast-growing travel savings platform, today announced it has surpassed 50,000 users and is now tracking over $25 million in travel bookings, marking a major milestone as more travelers look for ways to avoid overpaying after booking trips.

Vultr, the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company, announced today that it is among the first to become an NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud, achieving the performance standards of the NVIDIA reference designs on NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. Vultr’s Exemplar Cloud achievement reinforces its position as the company building the infrastructure for the next generation of AI-native applications.

PharmaForce, a leader in modern 340B program management, today announced the appointment of Lynn Eschenbacher, PharmD, MBA, FASHP, as Chief Pharmacy and Strategy Officer, reinforcing its commitment to delivering enterprise-grade performance, operational discipline, and a forward-looking strategy for the evolving 340B landscape.

Artifact AI, today announced the launch of Omni, a new AI-powered orchestration platform designed to target the connective tissue sitting between tools and manual accounting workflows.

DreamVu today released PRISM, a 270,000-sample multi-view video dataset collected across five real supermarkets for training and evaluating vision-language models on embodied AI tasks. Fine-tuning on PRISM reduces average error rates by 66.6% and cuts embodied reasoning errors by a factor of five compared to general-purpose baselines, across 20 capability probes evaluated in the accompanying paper.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Inovio” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INO) and reminds investors of the April 7, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.