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Pujiang Innovation Forum Champions Global Scientific Cooperation
“If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go with friends,” Motlalepula Gilbert Matsabisa, a pharmacology professor at South Africa’s University of the Free State, told attendees at the 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, underscoring the event's core push for international scientific solidarity.
Leatherman pivots to creator-led content with Get Rugged With Me campaign
Timed to coincide with National Preparedness Month, Emergent Media has launched a social video campaign titled Get Rugged With Me. The initiative moves away from traditional advertising, utilizing the popular creator-led format to showcase the practical application of Leatherman multi-tools through unscripted, authentic outdoor storytelling.
Pacific Jazz Orchestra Honors Quincy Jones in Camarillo
Before he became a global pop architect, Quincy Jones was a formidable jazz trumpeter and arranger. On October 18, 2026, the Pacific Jazz Orchestra will revisit those formative years at the Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, grounding a tribute program in the kinetic energy of Jones’ 1950s and 60s big band era.
Willog Unifies Supply Chain Management with Integrated Vision Platform
Logistics operations often suffer from fragmented data, forcing manual reports and delayed responses to cargo anomalies. Willog is attempting to solve this by launching Vision, an integrated platform that connects AIoT monitoring, risk management, and insurance into a single automated workflow for global transport and warehousing.
Cumulus Neuroscience Debuts Digital Monitoring Data for CNS Trials
Cumulus Neuroscience unveiled new clinical data at the ISCTM Autumn Conference in Philadelphia, demonstrating that patients with complex central nervous system disorders maintain high adherence to frequent digital home monitoring. The findings suggest that remote, multimodal data collection could replace burdensome, infrequent clinic visits in future clinical trials.
WesternU and Sonoma State Launch Medical Education Pathway
Sonoma State University students now have a streamlined route into medical and physical therapy programs at Western University of Health Sciences’ Oregon campus. The new partnership aims to simplify the transition from undergraduate studies to professional health degrees by providing structured mentorship and guaranteed interview opportunities for high-performing applicants.
Crescent Adds Levels and Squares to NITE EYE Measuring Line
Working in dim basements or shadow-heavy construction sites often leads to costly errors and slowed progress. To combat these visibility hurdles, Crescent is expanding its NITE EYE line, introducing a series of levels and squares engineered with high-contrast markings specifically designed for low-light environments.
Vacuum Interrupters Debuts M18 Battery-Powered Micro-Ohmmeter
Denton-based Vacuum Interrupters has launched the LRTS10, a digital micro-ohmmeter that integrates directly with the Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM battery platform. By moving away from proprietary charging systems, the device allows field technicians to swap power packs mid-shift, ensuring continuous testing without downtime for recharging during critical maintenance tasks.
Greenberg Traurig Guides National Healthcare Properties in Expansion
National Healthcare Properties has finalized a series of strategic acquisitions across the United States, adding more than 780 units to its senior housing portfolio over the last three months. The real estate investment trust relied on legal counsel from Greenberg Traurig to navigate the complex, multi-state transactions.
M&T Bank Raises Prime Lending Rate to 7.00 Percent
Following a shift in regional financial benchmarks, M&T Bank Corporation announced it will raise its prime lending rate from 6.75% to 7.00%. The adjustment takes effect Thursday, September 17, 2026, impacting borrowing costs for customers across the lender's network spanning from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C.
TCI Entertainment Partners with Globant to Scale Interactive Commerce
Plantation-based TCI Entertainment has signed a Master Services Agreement with global technology firm Globant to accelerate the development of its patented commerce platform. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between traditional retail and virtual gaming environments, leveraging Globant’s expertise in software engineering and artificial intelligence to bring TCI’s proprietary technology to market.
RDSolutions Debuts ShelfGain to Bridge Retail Data and Field Execution
Consumer goods brands often struggle to translate complex retail data into physical shelf results, leaving revenue on the table due to inventory trapped in back rooms. Richmond-based RDSolutions is attempting to solve this disconnect with ShelfGain, a platform that triggers targeted field interventions based on real-time store performance signals.
Forensic Review Clears ActBlue of Foreign Donation Allegations
A forensic audit of 2023 contribution data has dismantled Republican claims that ActBlue facilitated illegal foreign funding, revealing that 99.99% of its nearly $1 billion in processed donations originated from confirmed domestic sources or donors providing valid U.S. passport numbers.
KanEquip JCB Opens Kansas City Hub to Anchor Regional Growth
When Trane Technologies acquired CSTK and exited the retail equipment market, the future of local JCB representation in Kansas City hung in the balance. KanEquip stepped in to fill the void, securing a new 17,000-square-foot facility and retaining the veteran staff responsible for the brand's local operations.
Adora Life Science Taps Neurosurgeon Dr. Clinton D. Morgan as CMO
Dr. Clinton D. Morgan, a veteran neurosurgeon and former Barrow Innovation Center leader, will join Adora Life Science as Chief Medical Officer on November 1, 2026. He transitions from a consulting role to a full-time position, tasked with steering the company’s clinical development and regulatory strategy for its PSGAG-based therapies.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Gain Support from 500 Shippers
More than 500 freight customers have formally backed the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, citing the potential for a unified coast-to-coast rail network to streamline supply chains and lower costs. The growing coalition includes businesses across the agriculture, energy, and automotive sectors.
NEI Global Relocation Named Finalist for 2026 FEM EMEA EMMAs
The Forum for Expatriate Management has shortlisted Omaha-based NEI Global Relocation as a finalist for Relocation Management Company of the Year. This nomination marks the latest in a series of industry accolades for the firm, which supports international mobility programs for over 230 corporate clients across global markets.
U.S. Dermatology Partners Expands into Liberty Hill
Residents of Liberty Hill, Texas, gained direct access to specialized skin care as U.S. Dermatology Partners opened its newest clinic at 14001 W State Hwy 29. The expansion connects the rapidly growing community to a broader network of dermatological services already established throughout the Austin metropolitan region.
Illinois American Water Acquires Venice Wastewater System
Illinois American Water has finalized the $770,000 purchase of the City of Venice wastewater collection system, integrating approximately 500 new customers into its Metro East service footprint. The deal, authorized by the Illinois Commerce Commission, marks a shift toward unified management of the city’s collection, transportation, and treatment infrastructure.
PNC Bank Raises Prime Lending Rate to 7.00 Percent
Borrowers face higher costs starting September 17, 2026, as PNC Bank, N.A. implements an increase to its prime lending rate. The adjustment brings the bank's benchmark to 7.00%, reflecting a shift in the institution's credit pricing strategy for its retail and commercial banking portfolios across the United States.
TV Azteca Files for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Protection in New York
Seeking to formalize its restructuring across international borders, media giant TV Azteca has filed a Chapter 15 petition in the Southern District of New York. The move aims to align its ongoing Mexican concurso mercantil proceedings with U.S. legal standards, providing a unified framework for its global creditors to participate.
West Fraser Secures $500 Million Loan and Announces Quarterly Dividend
Vancouver-based timber giant West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has finalized a new $500 million three-year term loan, a move designed to retire existing debt and bolster the company’s financial flexibility. Alongside the refinancing, the firm confirmed a quarterly dividend payout for its shareholders scheduled for mid-October.
Emma Hernan Scales Coast to Coast Kitchen with National Target Launch
Target shelves across the United States are stocking three new seafood appetizers from Coast to Coast Kitchen, the brand founded by entrepreneur and reality television personality Emma Hernan. The expansion brings her signature empanada line nationwide, adding exclusive lobster and shrimp varieties alongside a personal take on classic crab rangoon.
Mazda Joins National Interscholastic Cycling Association as Key Partner
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association has secured a multi-year agreement with Mazda North American Operations, naming the automaker its official automotive and SUV partner through 2029. The partnership positions Mazda as the presenting sponsor for NICA’s major regional events, bridging the gap between automotive transit and youth athletic development.
Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day Raises Record $7.2 Million
A statewide fundraising push has secured $7.2 million to bolster youth athletics, marking a 38 percent increase over last year’s totals. The campaign, which spanned the first two weeks of September, channeled resources to 349 nonprofit organizations dedicated to removing financial and physical barriers for over 500,000 young participants.
San Diego Zoo Registrars Vote to Join Teamsters Local 481
Registrars at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance have voted to join Teamsters Local 481, marking the second successful organizing drive at the institution this year. The move signals a broader trend of workforce consolidation within the organization, as staff seek greater leverage over compensation and workplace benefits.
Associated Banc-Corp Raises Prime Rate to 7 Percent
Green Bay-based Associated Banc-Corp is lifting its prime lending rate to 7.00 percent, up from the previous 6.75 percent. The adjustment, announced Monday, takes effect across the bank's regional network on September 17, 2026, marking a shift in borrowing costs for the Midwest institution's diverse client base.
Halozyme Therapeutics Proposes $1.05 Billion Convertible Note Offering
Halozyme Therapeutics is seeking to raise $1.05 billion through an offering of convertible senior notes due 2033. The San Diego-based biopharmaceutical firm plans to use the capital to repurchase existing debt and fund capped call transactions, alongside general corporate purposes, subject to market conditions and final pricing negotiations.
Lennar Earnings Slide as High Interest Rates Dampen Housing Demand
Lennar Corporation reported a sharp decline in third-quarter earnings, with net income falling to $284 million from $591 million in the same period last year. The homebuilder struggled as mortgage rates climbed toward 7%, forcing the company to lower its full-year delivery targets amid cooling consumer confidence and affordability constraints.
Con Edison to Host Strategic Investor Briefing on October 6
Consolidated Edison plans to host an investor presentation on October 6, 2026, offering a window into the utility’s long-term financial and operational trajectory. From 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eastern Time, the company’s leadership will detail how they intend to balance grid modernization costs with the push for cleaner energy.