Golden, Colo. – September 16, 2026 -- PlanetiQ has been named an industry partner under NOAA's new Space-Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract, a vehicle running from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2036, with a five-year base period and a five-year option.

NOAA opens new decade-long contract vehicle for commercial satellite data

The SBEM IDIQ, established by NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) through its Commercial Data Program, will let PlanetiQ compete for task orders covering two data types: Global Navigation Satellite System-Radio Occultation (GNSS-RO) observations for atmospheric and ionospheric monitoring, and thermospheric neutral density data for satellite orbit prediction.

Atlanta – – September 16, 2026 -- o15 Capital Partners has successfully exited a $31 million senior secured credit facility provided to Simplify Compliance Holdings, LLC through its Emerging America Credit Opportunities fund and affiliates. Repayment followed the sale of Simplify's datacenterHawk business unit to S&P Global.

o15 realizes full repayment on $31 million facility backing Leeds Equity-owned Simplify

Simplify Compliance Holdings, a diversified provider of B2B training, events and subscription information, is backed by Leeds Equity Partners. The credit facility supported the Company's strategic objectives and Leeds Equity's value creation initiatives across Simplify's compliance, workforce training, and data and information businesses.

Arlington, Va. – September 16, 2026 -- Bloomberg Tax & Accounting has projected a 3.2% inflation increase for 2027, up from the 2.7% rise recorded for 2026, according to its newly released 2027 Projected U.S. Tax Rates report.

Bureau of Labor Statistics data gap forces 11-month calculation method

The Bureau of Labor Statistics failed to report October 2025 data, an unprecedented lapse that required Bloomberg Tax to compute the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U) using an 11-month average instead of the standard 12-month period.

Plantation, Fla. – September 16, 2026 -- LUX Infusion has acquired two ambulatory infusion centers, South Jersey Pediatric and Adult Infusion Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Northeast Infusion Therapy in Latham, New York, expanding its clinician-led network into two new states.

LUX Infusion adds two ambulatory infusion centers to its national network

The Plantation, Florida-based company, a portfolio holding of Frazier Healthcare Partners, said the acquisitions extend its footprint of ambulatory infusion centers (AICs) focused on physician-ordered and medically prescribed infusion therapies.

South Jersey center serves both pediatric and adult patients in Cherry Hill

South Jersey Pediatric and Adult Infusion Center delivers physician-ordered infusion services in an outpatient setting serving both pediatric and adult populations, with emphasis on medical supervision and coordination with referring physicians.

Madison, Wis. – September 16, 2026 -- Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) and RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) have signed a definitive agreement expanding their collaboration to accelerate adoption of online adaptive radiation therapy, with Accuray committing to purchase RayStation software licenses valued at $8 million.

Accuray commits $8 million to RaySearch software licenses

Under the deal, Accuray will buy specified RayStation licenses to support commercialization of online adaptive radiation therapy solutions, which both companies will jointly market and support. The agreement also brings RaySearch's RayCare technology into the partnership to simplify connectivity between clinical systems and streamline adaptive workflows.

Beijing – – September 16, 2026 -- The New Development Bank (NDB), the BRICS-backed lender championed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, has approved 139 projects worth roughly $43 billion by the end of 2025, funding renewable energy, transport infrastructure, affordable housing and clean water access across emerging markets.

Xi Jinping Joins New Delhi Summit as BRICS Marks 20 Years

Xi will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, under the theme 'Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability.' The gathering marks two decades of BRICS cooperation and arrives as Global South economies push for more self-reliant development models.

Washington – September 16, 2026 -- Three survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, Pentagon attack returned to the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center 25 years after receiving lifesaving treatment there, marking a milestone for the facility that treated 10 critically injured patients following one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in U.S. history.

Burn Center treated 10 Pentagon patients with severe burns and inhalation injuries in 2001

As the Washington region's only adult Burn Center, the facility mobilized physicians, nurses, therapists and support staff to treat patients requiring multiple reconstructive surgeries, specialized wound care, respiratory support and long-term rehabilitation. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush visited patients and staff on Sept. 13, 2001, two days after the attack.

Washington – September 16, 2026 -- The Transportation Security Administration marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks by launching its Horizon 25 Strategy, a modernization push covering all transportation modes under the Trump administration and Secretary Mullin.

TSA traces its origin to the Aviation and Transportation Security Act signed into law on November 19, 2001

President George W. Bush created the agency in direct response to the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, tasking it with restoring confidence in the aviation system and safeguarding freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Administrator David P. Cummins says the agency must modernize against sophisticated, evolving threats

"TSA must modernize to defend against those threats," Cummins said, framing Horizon 25 as the vehicle to advance capabilities across all modes of transportation and ensure a September 11 attack "never happens again."

New Century, Kansas – September 16, 2026 -- Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $30.8 million, up 53% from the prior-year period, driven by a surge in aircraft modification work and a record aerospace backlog.

Net income climbs 43% to $5.3 million as operating margin expands to 24%

Operating income rose 59% to $7.4 million, while net income increased 43% to $5.3 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2026. Earnings per share rose to $0.08 from $0.06 a year earlier, reflecting margin expansion from 23% to 24%.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 16, 2026 -- The global cryovials market is projected to grow from $0.24 billion in 2026 to $0.31 billion by 2031, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Cell and gene therapy demand drives fastest-growing application segment

The cell and gene therapy segment is set to register the highest CAGR among applications at 8.0%, fueled by expanding commercialization of CAR-T cell therapies, stem cell treatments, and gene-modified therapies. These advanced therapies require secure cryogenic storage across collection, processing, manufacturing, transportation, and administration to preserve cell viability. Manufacturers scaling from clinical to commercial production are prioritizing sterile, barcoded cryovials with secure closure systems compatible with automated storage.