Events

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.

Plymouth, Mich. – – September 16, 2026 -- Esperovax, Inc. has secured a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for U.S. Patent Application No. 18/038,673, covering its engineered yeast platform for producing therapeutic proteins directly inside the body.

USPTO clears patent covering in vivo yeast-based protein expression

The allowed application, titled "Yeast-Based Expression of Therapeutic Proteins In Vivo," protects technology that uses engineered yeast administered to patients to manufacture biologic proteins within the body itself, rather than requiring external production and repeated dosing of purified biologics.

Cincinnati – September 16, 2026 -- Government inspectors found overcharging at more than one in three Kroger stores examined across nine Ohio jurisdictions, according to a report released this week by the Center for Responsible Food Business (CRFB). Pricing errors favored Kroger nearly three times as often as they favored shoppers.

Inspection records show 58 of 389 store checks failed between 2022 and mid-2026

The public-records data, covering nine Ohio jurisdictions, documented 644 incorrect prices during 389 inspections. Overcharges averaged more than 20 percent above posted shelf prices, and 36 of 101 stores examined were caught overcharging at least once.

Tinley Park – September 16, 2026 -- Payroc, a global payment-processing acquirer processing more than $125 billion in card volume annually, has won four categories at The Digital Banker's Global Cards & Payments Innovation Awards 2026.

Payroc sweeps gateway and in-store payment categories

The company was named Best Payments Gateway Provider for its multi-region gateway serving merchants, independent software vendors, SaaS platforms, independent sales organizations and enterprise channel partners. Payroc also won Best POS & In-Store Payments Solution Provider, recognizing its card-present and in-store payment capabilities for merchants and partners.

Yiwu – – September 16, 2026 -- The world's largest commodity wholesale market has wrapped up its main 2026 stocking cycle for winter essentials, with cross-border buyers on Yiwugo.com placing bulk orders as early as May and sustaining months of peak production before the cycle closed in early September.

Search data shows cold-weather apparel demand climbing 30 days before China's autumn chill sets in

Yiwugo reports rising search volumes for categories including cold-weather apparel and leggings over the past 30 days, even as overseas buyers had already front-loaded procurement since May, months ahead of domestic seasonal demand.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 16, 2026 -- The global retail analytics market is projected to nearly double from $11.82 billion in 2026 to $23.21 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%, according to MarketsandMarkets. The market stood at $10.44 billion in 2025, with the six-year expansion driven by retailers deploying AI and machine learning across merchandising, supply chain, and customer engagement functions.

Berlin – September 16, 2026 -- XPPen's newly unveiled Magic Pro 13 secured four "Best of IFA 2026" honors at the Berlin trade show, with recognition from Gadgety Awards, TechRadar, Yanko Design, and Android Headlines.

Magic Pro 13 draws top media honors for hardware-software integration

The drawing pad earned top recognition at IFA 2026, with media outlets citing its seamlessly integrated hardware-software ecosystem. TechRadar specifically praised the device's industry-leading hardware-level Drawing Display Mode, which delivers low latency and native color output through a single-cable connection. The feature allows artists to switch between a standalone drawing pad and a secondary display without additional setup.

Warsaw and Istanbul – September 16, 2026 -- POWTEK Group deployed three of its manufacturing brands across two European trade shows in September, with KALTEC exhibiting HVAC systems at Heating Tech Expo 2026 in Warsaw while MORRTOP and X-CRAFTER presented kitchen appliances at Zuchex International Home and Kitchenware Exhibition in Istanbul.

POWTEK operates 12 production lines with capacity for 2 million units annually

The Group's new manufacturing base is now fully operational, adding intelligent production lines that hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. POWTEK, founded in 2003, currently supplies customers across more than 50 countries and regions as a manufacturing partner to established international brands.

Indianapolis – September 16, 2026 -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has completed its acquisition of AtaiBeckley Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing rapid-acting neuroplastogens for mental health conditions.

Deal adds BPL-003 to Lilly's neuroscience pipeline for treatment-resistant depression

The acquisition brings Lilly control of AtaiBeckley's lead investigational program, BPL-003, targeting patients with treatment-resistant depression who have not responded to multiple prior therapies. AtaiBeckley shareholders approved the transaction at a special meeting held ahead of closing.

Boca Raton, Fla. – – September 16, 2026 -- A twenty-year shift in how industrial equipment is owned is now being tested on grid-scale batteries, as NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMAD) applies a rental-fleet model to utility-grade energy storage while established equipment lessors post record quarterly numbers built on the same logic.

Camden, N.J. – September 16, 2026 -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the United States, joined the City of Camden for the sixth consecutive year to install 2,977 American flags at RCA Pier Park, one for each life lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

American Water and Camden mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a flag memorial

The ceremony, held adjacent to American Water's Camden headquarters, included a wreath dedication, a moment of silence and a siren salute. Employee volunteers from American Water and the City of Camden worked alongside first responders to place the flags at the park.

Nashville, Tenn. – September 16, 2026 -- Proudly Human, the international certification body for human-created content, has appointed Alexander Gow as Managing Director, North America, effective August 17, 2026.

Gow brings dual credentials from journalism and music to the certification fight

Gow is an ARIA Award-winning songwriter and previously served as Head of Audio at The Australian Financial Review, where his work earned a Walkley Award. Based in Nashville, he has already begun operating across New York, Washington D.C. and Atlanta to build out the company's North American presence.

Taipei – September 16, 2026 -- The 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) will open its doors September 17-19 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, gathering 435 exhibitors from 18 countries to present 1,039 technologies under the theme "AI-Powered Innovation | Driving a Sustainable Future."

Twelve government agencies co-organize the three-day event

The expo is jointly organized by 12 government bodies, including the Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Science and Technology Council, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Digital Affairs, National Development Council, Academia Sinica, and Ministry of Sports.

New York – September 16, 2026 -- UrgentIQ has secured a $15 million Series A growth investment from Five Elms Capital to expand its AI-native electronic medical record platform for urgent care centers.

Five Elms Capital backs UrgentIQ's push beyond EMR into full clinical-financial platform

The funding will accelerate UrgentIQ's roadmap into a unified system covering AI-powered documentation, automated coding, revenue cycle management, insurance verification, and checkout. Founder and CEO Nat Gibbs built the platform specifically for urgent care workflows, distinguishing it from legacy EMRs adapted from hospital or primary care settings.

Stockholm – September 16, 2026 -- Husqvarna Group has become the first robotics company to secure Conditional Approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for foreign-manufactured advanced robotic devices, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for its U.S. expansion.

FCC exempts four Husqvarna mower platforms from national security covered list

The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announced the approval on September 9, 2026, covering four Automower platforms: the 305V iQ, 310V iQ, 420V iQ and 440V iQ. The decision follows the FCC's August 2026 publication of a covered list identifying communications equipment deemed a national security risk; the Conditional Approval exempts these specific Husqvarna platforms, along with models already sold in the U.S., from that list.

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- Triple B Media has struck a partnership with Silver Sports & Entertainment to operate SLVR, a new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel programmed by the Los Angeles Kings and its AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.

SLVR launches across three major streaming platforms simultaneously

The channel is now live on Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video and Plex, with additional distributor deals described as forthcoming. Los Angeles-area viewers will get select preseason and regular-season Kings games, while national audiences gain access to Kings news, NHL content, Eisbaren Berlin hockey from Germany, Nippon Baseball from Japan and Major Arena Soccer League programming.