Five Maryland nonprofits have secured $50,000 in funding through the American Water Charitable Foundation to bolster workforce development and STEM education. The grants, distributed under the Keep Communities Flowing program, target skill-building initiatives for students and young adults across the region to prepare them for future professional success.
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei unveiled the OceanStor M900 Context Memory Storage, a hardware solution designed to overcome memory limitations in hyperscale AI inference. By enabling PB-scale shared memory capacity, the system aims to support the next generation of 10-trillion-parameter models and autonomous AI agents.
San Diego State University’s Aztec Recreation Department has replaced its traditional synthetic turf with an infill-free system, signaling a pivot in campus infrastructure management. By adopting TenCate’s Pivot Performance Turf, the university aims to eliminate the labor-intensive upkeep of sand and rubber while meeting strict new sustainability benchmarks.
Investors who held Becton, Dickinson and Company stock between February 5, 2019, and February 5, 2020, are now eligible to file claims for a $175 million settlement. The fund follows an SEC investigation into the company's misrepresentations regarding risks associated with its Alaris infusion pump.
Seven nonprofit organizations across Virginia have been awarded grants by the American Water Charitable Foundation to bolster STEM education and workforce readiness. The funding, part of the Keep Communities Flowing program, aims to equip young adults with technical skills and career pathways while fostering local economic stability.
For the third time, Blue Lizard’s Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 has secured an Allure Best of Beauty Award. This latest accolade marks the fourth time the brand has been recognized by the industry publication, reinforcing its position in the competitive mineral-based sun protection market.
Indianapolis-based Overfuel has secured a $6 million growth equity investment from Austin’s Comedor Capital to expand its AI-native technology suite. The platform, which serves automotive, powersports, and recreational vehicle dealerships, plans to channel the funding into accelerating product development and recruiting new talent to sustain its recent rapid expansion.
Santa Clara-based robotics startup Viabot has closed a $24 million Series A funding round to expand its outdoor maintenance platform. Led by Walden International, the investment brings the company’s total capital to $43 million, fueling plans to scale its autonomous sweeper fleet and grow its engineering and sales teams.
With its fourth win in the prestigious Allure Best of Beauty competition, Nashville-based PanOxyl has solidified its standing in the competitive skincare market. The brand’s Acne Gel Wash, a daily cleanser featuring 2% salicylic acid, earned the distinction following rigorous evaluation by the publication's editors and industry experts.
Chicago-based technology firm Protera has revamped its SAP Functional Application Managed Services, moving away from traditional break-fix support toward a model centered on proactive monitoring and business outcomes. The updated offering aims to replace hourly billing cycles with flexible, automation-driven support for complex SAP ecosystems.
Sean Ringsted steps into the newly created role of Chief Scientist and Executive Vice President at Chubb, tasked with steering the insurance giant’s global artificial intelligence and data analytics strategy. The appointment formalizes Ringsted’s oversight of the digital initiatives he has spearheaded within the organization for years.
A satellite launched today will likely remain in orbit through the 2040s, long after current encryption methods risk becoming obsolete. This hardware-software mismatch is forcing space agencies to prioritize post-quantum security today, as encrypted data captured now remains vulnerable to future decryption by quantum-capable computers.
A strategic partnership between GMH Communities and Invesco Real Estate has secured a 364-bed student housing portfolio in West Lafayette, Indiana. The acquisition of Grant Street Station and South Street Station, facilitated by TSB Realty, places the investors within immediate walking distance of the Purdue University campus.
The global military drone market is undergoing an aggressive expansion, with valuations projected to climb from $14.14 billion in 2023 to $47.16 billion by 2032. This surge is fueled by a fundamental shift in defense strategy, prioritizing AI-driven autonomy and counter-drone systems to address modern asymmetric threats across contested battlefields.
A new government-funded consortium in France is deploying a multi-stage diagnostic strategy to identify sepsis in emergency departments, aiming to improve patient outcomes. The project, known as DETECSEPS, integrates clinical scoring with VolitionRx's Nu.Q® NETs biomarker to distinguish high-risk patients from those who can be safely discharged.
Investors who purchased common stock in ASP Isotopes between September 26, 2024, and November 26, 2024, are eligible for a share of a $9.35 million settlement. The agreement aims to resolve a class-action lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York regarding claims of financial damages during that period.
New York-based lender Byzfunder has unveiled TraceDataIQ, an AI-native underwriting engine designed to move beyond basic bank-statement parsing. By aggregating financial, legal, and operational data, the platform aims to automate credit decisions for small businesses that conventional financial institutions frequently decline to serve.
More than 1,000 pounds of produce moved from soil to table on September 8 as Spectrum Investment Advisors held its third annual Volunteer Day in Glendale. The firm’s team spent the day harvesting crops and managing food distribution, establishing a new operational model for future corporate community engagement.
Seven core patents form the basis of a federal lawsuit filed by SecureNet Solutions Group against Flock Safety in the District of Delaware. SecureNet claims its proprietary framework for managing large-scale, sensor-driven surveillance data is being utilized without authorization across Flock’s entire product line, from automated license plate readers to crime center software.
At its VerkadaOne conference in Miami, the San Mateo-based security firm debuted a sweeping suite of hardware and software updates. The expansion moves the company beyond traditional surveillance, integrating fleet management, cloud-controlled audio systems, and Model Context Protocol support into its unified Command platform for over 2,500 attending industry leaders.
A 1,225-square-foot footprint at the Fashion Show Las Vegas mall marks the latest expansion for shapewear brand Popilush. The new storefront, positioned at 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., opens its doors on September 18, placing the label among heavyweights like Louis Vuitton and Tory Burch in a prime tourist corridor.
Bandai Namco is planting a flag in the Midwest with the September 30, 2026, opening of two specialized retail destinations at Minnesota’s Mall of America. The launch features the second U.S. location for both the immersive Bandai Namco Cross Store and the dedicated GUNPLA hub, THE GUNDAM BASE.
A C$152.1 million infusion has pushed Momentum Financial Services Group’s secured loan facility to C$810 million, signaling a major expansion for the Money Mart parent company. The agreement, finalized with Ares Alternative Credit, extends the firm's financial runway through January 2029 to fuel upcoming product launches in North America.
Ben & Jerry's is funneling $3 million into the People's Action Institute to bankroll the Organizing Revival, a long-term project designed to bolster grassroots infrastructure across the U.S. The unrestricted grant marks a shift from short-term election cycle spending toward building durable community power to counter rising authoritarianism.
The Central America Bottling Corporation, alongside co-issuers CBC Bottling and Beliv Holdco, has initiated a cash tender offer to repurchase up to $400 million of its outstanding 5.250% senior guaranteed sustainability-linked notes due in 2029, as the company moves to restructure its debt profile ahead of a new offering.
A proprietary AI algorithm has successfully optimized drug tablet composition and dosage within just three dosing periods, according to interim clinical study results from Quotient Sciences. The technology, which maps the relationship between formulation design and human pharmacokinetics, aims to replace months of traditional, iterative testing cycles.
Aesthetic providers now have access to a new monthly clinical education platform designed to bridge the gap between product availability and patient outcomes. Launched by Induction Therapies, the makers of Collagen P.I.N.®, the series offers expert-led training sessions focused on advanced treatment protocols and practice management strategies.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the labor market, ManpowerGroup’s 2025-2026 Sustainability Report outlines a strategy to balance digital transformation with human-centric workforce development. The company reports significant gains in upskilling initiatives and a shift toward responsible AI governance across its global operations.
Beginning October 13, Michelin-starred chef Youngsun Lee will lead the culinary arts program at Apex Technical School in Midtown Manhattan. His appointment marks a strategic move by the Fedcap-affiliated institution to blend elite industry experience with an affordable, state-licensed vocational training model for aspiring New York City chefs.
One in eight men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis, yet standard biopsy methods often struggle to pinpoint the true extent of the disease. To bridge this diagnostic gap, Arizona Urology has integrated the FDA-cleared Unfold AI platform into its three Phoenix-area clinics, marking a significant expansion of precision oncology in the Southwest.
