For the eleventh year running, Workday has secured a Leader designation in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises. The recognition underscores the platform's sustained influence in integrating artificial intelligence with core human capital management processes for large-scale global organizations.
Retailers facing an 11% year-over-year drop in email click-through rates now have a new diagnostic resource. Listrak released a free, no-signup audit tool designed to evaluate marketing messages against 30 industry benchmarks, aiming to stabilize a channel that currently accounts for nearly one-third of total e-commerce revenue.
Investors who acquired Aardvark Therapeutics stock between February 2025 and May 2026 face an October 13, 2026, deadline to join a class action lawsuit. The litigation, filed in the Southern District of California, centers on allegations that the company misled shareholders regarding the safety profile of its lead drug candidate, ARD-101.
September 21, 2026, marks the final opportunity for investors who suffered losses in Microvast Holdings, Inc. to join a class action lawsuit. The litigation targets the company for allegedly issuing materially false and misleading statements regarding its business operations and financial health throughout the 2025 fiscal year.
After eight decades of defining the indoor slipper market, Dearfoams is taking its signature cushioning to the streets. The newly launched MarshMELLOW collection targets the everyday footwear category, aiming to provide the same level of arch support and cloud-like comfort for errands and outings as it does for home relaxation.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 115 SE Yamhill St. marked a milestone for OpConnect, as the electric vehicle charging provider inaugurated its third headquarters since inception. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined local officials and industry leaders to celebrate the expansion of the company’s North American operations.
Across the United States, Beltone hearing centers are transforming into community food collection points throughout September. The third annual Hear2End Hunger initiative pairs local hunger relief efforts with complimentary hearing health screenings, aiming to connect citizens with both essential nutrition support and proactive wellness care in their own neighborhoods.
Nearly 4 in 10 consumers avoid retinol due to fear of irritation, yet 70% identify as having sensitive skin. To bridge this gap, OLAY is launching its Regenerist Retinol24 Starter Night Repairing Lotion, a mild-potency formula specifically engineered for first-time users seeking anti-aging benefits without the typical harsh side effects.
At IFA ShowStoppers 2026 in Berlin, TECNO is pulling back the curtain on its latest hardware experiments, anchored by a concept smartphone that claims an industry-first true zero-millimeter display border. The showcase highlights a shift toward extreme industrial design, pairing internal structural re-engineering with high-end Italian aesthetic collaborations.
Pittsburgh’s first startup bank in nearly two decades is looking to the cloud to secure its future. Sagehaven Bancorp, currently in formation, has selected the Nymbus platform to anchor its digital-centric national banking operations, aiming to serve small-to-mid market businesses and high-net-worth individuals across the United States.
Stretching from the 100th meridian to the coastal ranges, the Inland West is home to 47 million people, a population larger than any single state. New research reveals that when measured as a unified economic block rather than fragmented state pieces, the region consistently outperforms the high-growth Southeast in key metrics.
At its 2026 Innovation Keynote in Scottsdale, Kindsight unveiled a suite of AI-driven agents designed to handle administrative tasks for nonprofit fundraisers. The launch arrives alongside proprietary research indicating that while professionals trust AI for data-heavy logistics, 98% refuse to relinquish final human control over major donor relationships.
LAS VEGAS — Operata has expanded its observability platform to cover Genesys Cloud’s Agentic Virtual Agent, bridging the gap between AI-driven interactions and human support. The integration creates a unified timeline that tracks customer journeys across both automated systems and human agents to ensure consistent performance standards throughout the stack.
Rush University System for Health has formed a strategic alliance with nference to launch a secure, institution-hosted clinical analytics platform. By utilizing federated software to harmonize multimodal data from nearly 5 million patient records, the collaboration aims to accelerate biomedical discovery and improve patient outcomes through agentic AI.
Returning to the Brooklyn kitchen where her brand began over three decades ago, Lisa Price is pivoting Carol’s Daughter back to its roots. The founder has launched Lisa’s Kitchen, a four-product collection shifting the focus from styling and damage control to the foundational health of the scalp and edges.
After fifteen years at the helm of complex commercial and healthcare disputes, former McDermott Will & Emery partner Audrey Pumariega is moving her practice to AXS Law. The Miami-based firm aims to leverage her deep regulatory expertise to expand its footprint in high-stakes False Claims Act and qui tam litigation.
A thousand research payloads have now reached the International Space Station, marking a decade and a half of orbital operations managed by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space. This threshold, cleared during a Northrop Grumman resupply mission, signals the maturation of low Earth orbit as a commercial research hub.
Two staples of the Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls lineup—the Sandwich Potato Roll and the 4 Inch Potato Roll—have earned the Superior Taste Award from the Brussels-based International Taste Institute, confirming their quality through a rigorous, blind-tasting process conducted by a jury of professional chefs and sommeliers.
With a valuation exceeding $2 billion, Nashville-based Thyme Care has closed a $125 million Series E round led by Morgan Health. The funding signals a major shift for the oncology provider as it launches a parent entity, Thyme Companies, designed to diversify its approach to cancer care across the United States.
Lennar is expanding its footprint in Barrow County with the grand opening of Lake Shore, a new development of single-family homes situated between Athens and Atlanta. The project targets families seeking proximity to the University of Georgia, with an official public unveiling scheduled for September 12 at 11:00 a.m.
For most Americans, a vehicle represents a significant asset and a major monthly expense, yet its financial status remains fragmented across disconnected portals. OnePay is attempting to bridge this gap by launching My Garage, a new feature that consolidates vehicle valuation, loan equity, and insurance data within its existing banking application.
Under the neon lights of West Hollywood’s Academy Nightclub, FCancer will host its 100th milestone event on September 23, 2026. The evening, anchored by host Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and a lineup featuring Diplo, Dillon Francis, and DJ Pauly D, serves as both a celebration and a push toward future prevention initiatives.
With nearly one in five new-vehicle buyers facing monthly payments exceeding $1,000, Houston-based Auto Financial Group is expanding its reach. The firm added Sun Federal Credit Union and Wauna Federal Credit Union to its balloon lending program during the second quarter of 2026, targeting more affordable financing alternatives for consumers.
A star-studded cast takes the screen in the first trailer for Fortitude, a historical drama detailing the elaborate World War II deception that secured the D-Day invasion. Directed by Simon West, the film chronicles the real-life intelligence operation that utilized ghost armies to mislead Nazi forces.
Covation Biomaterials has launched commercial production of its Xatryx bio-based materials at a new facility in Qidong, China. The company is now moving to bridge the gap between industrial feedstock and consumer goods, debuting an athletic insole developed alongside industry partner INSITE at the NW Materials Show in Portland.
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary and a milestone of 10,000 global members, the non-profit Global Gaming Women (GGW) has unveiled a comprehensive slate of programming for the 2026 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. The events are designed to foster professional growth, networking, and industry-wide advocacy for women.
As businesses rush to deploy autonomous agents that write and ship code, the security risks surrounding artificial intelligence have reached a breaking point. Austin-based HiddenLayer has raised $100 million in Series B funding to scale its platform, aiming to protect enterprises from the unique vulnerabilities inherent in generative and agentic AI systems.
As the semiconductor industry pivots toward hardware-software co-design, San Jose-based MulticoreWare has acquired Simulus Automation. The deal integrates Simulus’ specialized expertise in chip design and verification with MulticoreWare’s software portfolio, effectively bridging the engineering divide between architectural development and final production for high-performance computing platforms.
Providence-based EpiVax has unveiled a suite of AI-enhanced tools for its ISPRI platform, aiming to sharpen the prediction of immune responses to biotherapeutics. The update integrates refined tolerance modeling and updated antibody prediction algorithms to help developers identify potential immune liabilities earlier in the drug development lifecycle.
Costa Mesa-based systems integrator Synoptek has secured the Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner designation, a status reserved for firms proving deep technical proficiency and successful client delivery on the platform. The recognition highlights the company’s ability to modernize data architectures and scale AI-ready environments for complex organizational needs.
