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MySize Pivots to Defense Sector with Acquisition-Led Growth Strategy

Seeking to diversify beyond its core fashion technology operations, Nasdaq-listed MySize, Inc. has announced a new corporate strategy centered on building a dedicated defense technology platform. The Israel-based company plans to pursue a series of selective acquisitions rather than a single, isolated deal to drive long-term stockholder value.

Columbia Bank Prices $250 Million Subordinated Note Offering

Tacoma-based Columbia Bank has priced $250 million in fixed-to-fixed rate subordinated notes due 2036, aiming to bolster its regulatory capital position. The offering, scheduled to close on September 18, 2026, marks a strategic move to manage the bank's long-term capital structure and support future regional growth.

Pony.ai and GAC Launch Level 4 Autonomous Truck at IAA Transportation

At the IAA Transportation 2026 trade show in Hannover, Pony.ai and GAC Commercial Vehicle debuted a new Level 4 autonomous heavy-duty truck. Built on the T9 battery-electric platform, the vehicle represents a major push toward mass-producing self-driving freight solutions for long-haul, port, and logistics operations.

World Vision Taps Celebrity Ambassadors for 2026 Holiday Catalog

Actor Melissa Joan Hart and other high-profile supporters are anchoring World Vision’s 2026 Christmas Gift Catalog, an annual initiative that combines fair-trade artisan goods with global humanitarian fundraising. The organization aims to leverage these celebrity-featured items to drive donations toward sustainable poverty-relief projects in communities worldwide.

Gastech 2026 Opens in Bangkok Amidst Global Energy Demand Surge

More than 50,000 industry professionals and government officials have gathered in Bangkok for Gastech 2026, the year’s largest global assembly for the natural gas and LNG sectors. As energy demand climbs alongside the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, the event serves as a critical nexus for securing future supply chains.

AIDS Walk Delaware Reaches Four-Decade Milestone

For 40 years, a steady stream of advocates has traversed Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach to combat the stigma surrounding HIV. On September 19, 2026, the state’s longest-running awareness event returns to Brandywine Park and the downtown Bandstand, marking a legacy of community-led support that continues to evolve alongside modern medical breakthroughs.

Townsend, Fritz, Paul and Anisimova Set for 2026 Atlanta Cup

More than 7,300 fans packed the stands for last year’s inaugural event, and organizers are betting on a repeat performance this winter. On December 4, 2026, Gas South Arena will host the second annual Atlanta Cup, featuring a marquee lineup of American stars led by hometown favorite Taylor Townsend.

Farmers Insurance Warns of Historic El Niño Risks

With a 69% probability of an El Niño event surpassing all records since 1950, Farmers Insurance is urging homeowners and businesses to audit their coverage immediately. Forecasters at NOAA indicate that the developing weather pattern has a greater than 90% chance of reaching peak intensity during the 2026-27 winter season.

Acurx antibiotic ibezapolstat outperforms standards in C. difficile study

Research presented at the International C. difficile Symposium in Slovenia shows that the experimental antibiotic ibezapolstat maintains superior bactericidal activity against Clostridioides difficile when faced with protective bacterial interference. The study highlights the drug’s potential to outperform current standards of care in complex co-culture environments.

Advocates Bring Disability Employment Case to Capitol Hill

Sixty employees with disabilities and nonprofit leaders descended on Washington this week to press lawmakers on closing the nation’s stark employment gap. Through the Grassroots Advocacy Conference, participants are leveraging personal success stories to demonstrate how federal contracts for American-made goods foster both economic growth and government efficiency.

Private Equity Legal Alliance Maps the Evolution of PI Platforms

The conversation has shifted from whether institutional capital will enter personal injury law to how these platforms are being engineered for scale. A new white paper from the Private Equity Legal Alliance identifies the specific patterns, acquisition sequences, and integration strategies currently defining the sector's institutional transition.

Genstar Capital and Aksia Back Richey May for National Expansion

Private equity firm Genstar Capital and investment manager Aksia have secured a growth stake in Denver-based accounting firm Richey May. This capital injection aims to fuel the Top 50 firm’s aggressive national expansion and acquisition strategy, building upon existing support from F3 Partners and current management.

Trading Technologies Taps Katie Price to Lead Data and Compliance

Trading Technologies has appointed Katie Price as Executive Vice President of Global Data, Analytics and Compliance, tasking her with merging the firm’s surveillance and analytics divisions. Based in New York, Price moves to the Chicago-based technology provider to oversee the integration of regulatory oversight with trade life cycle data.

Beasley Media Group Integrates AI to Overhaul Sales Strategy

Beasley Media Group has launched Futuri’s TopLine Enterprise platform across its entire network of markets, aiming to replace administrative burdens with AI-driven market intelligence. The move marks a strategic shift for the radio and digital media firm to standardize how its sales teams research, pitch, and measure local advertising campaigns.

Windstar Cruises Unveils After-Hours Access to Landmark European Sites

Windstar Cruises is expanding its 2027 European itineraries with exclusive, after-hours access to the Tower of London, alongside new cultural events in Italy and Croatia. These complimentary excursions debut during the inaugural season of the 224-guest Star Explorer, marking a significant push into immersive, small-ship destination programming.

Colleen Rothschild Beauty Debuts Vitamin C Eye Patches

Dallas-based skincare brand Colleen Rothschild Beauty has introduced a new line of Vitamin C eye patches, targeting puffiness and hydration with a ten-minute application window. The launch aims to provide an efficient, high-performance solution for users navigating busy schedules, travel, or the need for quick aesthetic recovery.

TAT Technologies Joins Beyond Aero to Develop Hydrogen-Electric Jet

A nascent collaboration between TAT Technologies and French startup Beyond Aero aims to solve the thermal challenges of zero-emission flight. By integrating the Universal Cooling System into the ONE aircraft, the partners are working to stabilize fuel-cell propulsion for a business jet capable of traveling 800 nautical miles.

Corteva Sets October Spin-Off Date for Seed Business Vylor

Corteva stockholders will receive one share of Vylor Inc. for every share of Corteva held as of September 24, 2026. The board’s formal approval confirms the final separation of the company’s seed and genetics segment into an independent, publicly traded entity, with the distribution scheduled for completion on October 1.

New Alliance Aims to Decarbonize Fertilizer Through Green Ammonia

Fertilizer manufacturing generates roughly 1.2 gigatons of CO2e annually, yet the transition to low-carbon production remains stalled by a lack of bankable demand. To bridge this gap, the Center for Green Market Activation, RMI, and 3Degrees have launched the Green Ammonia Buyers Alliance to aggregate corporate procurement power.

Hyliion Faces Securities Class Action Over Alleged Misleading Statements

Investors who purchased Hyliion Holdings Corp. shares between May 12 and June 23, 2026, face a critical October 27 deadline to join a class action lawsuit. Filed in the Western District of Texas, the complaint targets the company over claims that it overstated the viability of a partnership with VFG Holdings.

MSA Safety Debuts Connected Gas and Fall Protection at NSC 2026

At the 2026 National Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis, MSA Safety is unveiling a suite of industrial protection tools designed to bridge the gap between hardware and digital fleet management. The company’s latest lineup focuses on connected detection, lateral impact headgear, and streamlined fall protection systems.

Solto Realty Disrupts Texas Market With Zero-Fee Brokerage Model

Texas real estate agents have long balanced the choice between high-support traditional brokerages and independent models that drain earnings through transaction fees. Plano-based Solto Realty is attempting to dissolve that divide by offering a 100% commission structure paired with an integrated software suite that eliminates the need for fragmented third-party subscriptions.

Affix Holdings Forms Specialty Label Platform Through Three-Way Merger

Three established American label manufacturers have consolidated to form Affix Holdings, a new industrial platform designed to scale technical capabilities and geographic reach. By merging AAi, Guaranteed Labels, and Sticker Ranch, the group aims to unify their expertise in producing high-durability decals, nameplates, and graphic overlays for diverse sectors.

Subsalt Unveils Secure Runtime for PHI-Compliant Data Analysis

Charlotte-based Subsalt has launched Secure Runtime, a computing environment enabling health systems to analyze protected health information without exposing individual patient records. The platform allows authorized users to perform Python-based analysis and visualization while maintaining strict privacy controls validated under HIPAA’s Expert Determination standard by industry firm Datavant.

Acclinate Targets Clinical Trial Gaps with New Community Intelligence Tool

Four years after winning DPHARM Idol for its work on trial diversity, Birmingham-based Acclinate is returning to the conference to unveil AVA. The new platform leverages over six years of proprietary data to help pharmaceutical companies predict patient behavior and address community-level barriers before enrollment stalls.

Nighttime cough frequency predicts asthma flare-ups

A five-fold increase in nocturnal coughing significantly spikes the likelihood of severe asthma symptoms the following day, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2026. Passive monitoring technology from Albus Health provided this clinical evidence, capturing continuous respiratory data without requiring manual patient input.

The Open-Plan Office Is Facing a Crisis of Constant Connectivity

The modern open-plan office is struggling to reconcile its 1960s design roots with the demands of a digital-first workforce. As video calls become the primary mode of communication, the lack of acoustic separation is creating a friction point between the need for deep concentration and the reality of shared workspaces.

Corporate Cost-Cutting Efforts Fall Short of Growth Targets

While nearly every major organization now views cost transformation as a primary engine for growth, a widening gap between ambition and reality persists. According to Deloitte’s 2026 survey, 96% of firms are pursuing such initiatives, yet only 14% managed to capture the full value targeted by their highest-priority projects last year.

MediaTek Debuts 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro Chipset

MediaTek has officially pivoted to the 2nm process node with the launch of the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a flagship mobile SoC designed to handle complex agentic AI tasks. By integrating a specialized AI engine and a new CPU architecture, the company claims a 61% reduction in multi-core power consumption.

Patrón Tequila Launches Global Agave Masters Education and Contest

Patrón Tequila is launching Agave Masters, a global initiative designed to professionalize the agave spirits category. The program offers free access to the world’s first WSET-accredited curriculum dedicated to agave, inviting everyone from bar backs to veteran bartenders to sharpen their technical expertise and compete on an international stage.