Irvine-based bedding manufacturer Coop Sleep Goods is blurring the lines between sleep hygiene and personal care with the launch of Copper+. The new collection, released September 15, utilizes copper-infused fibers in pillows and sheets to create a cleaner sleep surface, promising a 99.9% reduction in acne and odor-causing bacteria.
Seventy-nine percent of security executives expect to restrict or roll back AI agent deployments within the next 18 months, according to new research from Zentera Systems. As organizations scale fleets beyond 50 agents, the inability to verify authorization and prevent cross-project access has created a significant governance crisis.
The Dominican Republic has initiated a cash tender offer for its outstanding 5.950% bonds due in 2027, a move tied to the planned issuance of new U.S. dollar-denominated debt. This debt management operation seeks to restructure existing obligations while opening a window for current bondholders to pivot into upcoming securities.
Century Complete, a subsidiary of national builder Century Communities, has opened sales at Shockley Bend, a new residential community in Anderson, South Carolina. The project introduces three two-story floor plans to the Upstate market, with entry-level pricing beginning in the mid $200,000 range for new single-family homes.
Field technicians can now access real-time visual analysis directly from their mobile devices, a move ServicePower expects will curb rework and shorten project close-out times. By integrating Vision AI into its mobile platform, the McLean-based company aims to provide immediate quality feedback at the point of work.
Samuel Batt, a longtime area developer for TCBY and Mrs. Fields, is extending his franchise territory into Georgia. The deal, announced September 15, marks a major growth push for the veteran operator, who intends to open 15 new locations across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to meet rising consumer demand.
Prof. Ivo Boskoski has completed the inaugural EASE clinical trial procedures at Rome’s Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS using the EndoZip Automated Suturing System. This expansion marks a pivotal step in gathering evidence for the device’s U.S. regulatory pathway following its earlier CE Mark approval.
A 59% surge in malicious bot attacks during 2025 has forced a shift in healthcare digital security, prompting LexisNexis Risk Solutions to integrate its identity proofing suite directly into the Epic Toolbox Program to help hospitals verify patient identities without hindering clinical workflows.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine secured an honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2026 Innovation by Design Awards for Project Remission, a digital film series. Recognized in the Small and Mighty category, the project highlights the transition from lifelong diabetes management to the potential for disease remission through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
Field technicians can now access real-time image analysis directly from their mobile devices, a move designed to curb costly return visits and streamline compliance. By embedding Vision AI into its mobile workflow, ServicePower aims to provide immediate quality feedback at the point of work for critical infrastructure projects.
Olatec Therapeutics has appointed Parkinson’s disease expert Caroline Williams-Gray to its Clinical Advisory Board and physician-innovator David Haase to its Board of Directors. These additions signal a strategic push to advance the clinical development of dapansutrile, an oral inhibitor targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome across multiple chronic inflammatory conditions.
Under the direction of Prof. Ivo Boskoski at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, the first EASE clinical trial procedures have been completed in Italy. This milestone marks a critical step for Nitinotes as it gathers clinical evidence to support the U.S. regulatory pathway for its EndoZip automated suturing system.
By linking 1.5 billion shopper signals with SPINS point-of-sale data, MikMak is attempting to solve the fragmentation of modern retail. The commerce intelligence platform’s latest update targets the gap between digital media spend and actual store-level inventory, offering brands a real-time view of how marketing dollars translate into physical sales.
General contractors managing complex building sites now have access to a new admitted wrap-up insurance product from Crum & Forster. The Morristown-based firm’s Contractor Controlled Insurance Program consolidates workers' compensation and general liability coverage, aiming to streamline risk management and administrative oversight across large-scale commercial and infrastructure developments.
Lippert, a global manufacturer of engineered components for the RV and automotive sectors, has selected ketteQ as its new supply chain planning platform. The move marks a shift toward AI-native architecture, aiming to replace legacy enterprise systems with autonomous agents capable of unscripted reasoning and real-time decision support.
The United States has plummeted to 64th in global press freedom rankings, a historic low that underscores a volatile era for the Fourth Estate. On September 17, the Speak Up for Justice forum will bring together reporters and constitutional scholars to confront the systemic threats challenging the public's right to know.
The ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR) delivered a 5.64% cumulative return between the June 12 SpaceX IPO and September 4, 2026, outpacing major growth indices. This performance highlights the fund’s strategy of maintaining exposure to high-growth companies as they bridge the gap from private markets to public trading.
Chicago’s storied jazz scene will welcome a newcomer in March 2027 when pianist and entrepreneur Doc Watkins opens his latest venture at the NEWCITY complex in Lincoln Park. Occupying the former Yard House space, the venue aims to blend high-end dining with live performance, marking Watkins' first expansion into the Midwest.
Jubilant Therapeutics has unveiled the first clinical evidence for JBI-802, a dual LSD1/HDAC6 inhibitor, showing rapid and sustained platelet reduction in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms. Presented at the SOHO 2026 meeting, the findings suggest a new therapeutic pathway for managing chronic blood cancers characterized by overproduction of blood cells.
With a three-year revenue growth rate of 30.26%, Haymarket-based recruiting firm Work With Your Handz has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
Tricia Turner and Amy Lampman are bringing the Greater Houston real estate market to national television with the launch of Luxury Living: Texas Style. The new series, produced by the Emmy-nominated team at REAL Shows Network, blends high-end property tours with deep dives into the region’s local culture and business community.
Mark Funk, a veteran of Fluor Corporation, has been named Chief Operating Officer at The State Group, a North American technical services contractor. The move signals an aggressive push by the Franklin-based firm to scale its operations and executive bandwidth as it targets further industrial market expansion.
As September marks Healthy Aging Month, the premium supplement brand Totaria is pivoting toward consumer education to demystify magnesium supplementation. The initiative aims to shift the focus from quick fixes toward sustainable daily habits, encouraging adults to look past marketing labels when selecting nutrients for long-term physiological support.
With over three decades of experience managing global financial operations for firms like Honeywell and GE Healthcare, Kevin Cunningham joins Scottsdale-based TradeTrax as CFO. He enters the role as the jobsite intelligence platform shifts from initial product validation to a nationwide scaling phase, aiming to optimize homebuilder margins.
A $600 million asset-based lending facility has been finalized for a major multi-channel retail and media company following the firm's successful financial restructuring. Great American Capital Corporation confirmed its participation in the deal, providing fresh liquidity to support the unnamed organization's long-term growth objectives.
Inspired by the reflective energy of disco balls and sequined couture, Piper-Heidsieck is launching a limited-run Starlight Edition for its flagship Cuvée Brut. The new presentation features a shimmering gold-and-red sleeve designed to capture light, signaling a move toward high-visibility packaging for the historic champagne house.
Investors who purchased Becton, Dickinson and Company common stock between February 5, 2019, and February 5, 2020, may now file claims for compensation. The distribution follows a $175 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding misrepresentations concerning the company's Alaris infusion pump safety risks.
Providence-based startup EVA Networks has exited stealth mode with a platform that treats enterprise network connectivity as a temporary resource rather than a permanent fixture. By dynamically establishing encrypted paths only when required and dismantling them upon task completion, the firm aims to shrink the enterprise attack surface.
Nearly one-third of small and mid-market companies have faced generative-AI scams in the last year, yet most lack the formal policies or incident response plans necessary to mitigate these emerging threats as employees integrate public AI tools into their daily workflows without oversight.
Chicago-based data firm Circana is integrating generative AI into its Unify+ platform to automate the production of market reports. Set for a global rollout in early Q4 2026, the new Analysis Builder tool aims to eliminate manual data-wrangling by generating presentation-ready charts and automated written summaries for business users.
