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Sabre Financial Secures 90% Tender for Debt, Sets Redemption

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Sabre Financial Secures 90% Tender for Debt, Sets Redemption

Southlake, Texas – September 25, 2026 -- Sabre Corporation (Nasdaq: SABR) disclosed that its indirect subsidiary, Sabre Financial Borrower, LLC, has secured tenders exceeding 90% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding on its targeted securities as of the September 25, 2026 early tender deadline, clearing the threshold required to force redemption of the remaining debt.

Over 90% acceptance triggers mandatory redemption of holdout bonds

Because more than 90% of the outstanding principal was validly tendered under the terms of the Indenture, Sabre Financial intends to issue a notice of redemption covering any securities that remain outstanding after the early settlement. The redemption price will match the Total Consideration offered in the tender, plus accrued and unpaid interest, with the redemption date expected on October 13, 2026.

International Paper CEO to Present at Baird Conference Nov. 11

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International Paper CEO to Present at Baird Conference Nov. 11

Memphis – September 25, 2026 -- International Paper Chief Executive Officer Andy Silvernail will speak at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference on November 11, 2026.

Fireside chat scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET on November 11

The Fireside Chat and Q&A session is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. ET (7:30 a.m. CT), giving investors direct access to Silvernail's commentary on the corrugated packaging maker's strategy and market outlook.

Webcast access available via investor relations page

Interested parties can listen to the live webcast through International Paper's Investors tab on the company website, under the Events & Presentations section. A replay will be posted approximately three hours after the presentation concludes.

Clinical Trials Market to Hit $99.4B by 2034 on AI, Decentralized Trial Growth

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Clinical Trials Market to Hit $99.4B by 2034 on AI, Decentralized Trial Growth

Pune – September 25, 2026 -- The global clinical trials market reached USD 58.19 billion in 2025 and is forecast to grow at a 6.13% compound annual rate through 2034, reaching USD 99.4 billion, according to Maximize Market Research.

North America retains dominant share on trial infrastructure and R&D spend

North America leads global trial activity, underpinned by extensive pharmaceutical and biotechnology infrastructure, significant cancer research burden, and the presence of major contract research organizations. The United States drives the bulk of regional Phase I-IV trial volume, while Canada contributes through government investment in trial infrastructure. Europe holds a substantial share as well, with the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Austria supporting research across oncology, cardiovascular disease, CNS conditions, diabetes, obesity and autoimmune disorders.

Dietary Supplements Market to Hit $324.88B by 2034, Says MMR

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Dietary Supplements Market to Hit $324.88B by 2034, Says MMR

Pune, India – September 25, 2026 -- The global dietary supplements market was valued at USD 186.36 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 324.88 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 6.37% between 2026 and 2034, according to a new report from Maximize Market Research.

North America dominates supplement demand on preventive healthcare spending

North America leads the global market, driven by high consumer spending on health and wellness, strong preventive healthcare awareness, and regulatory clarity that supports major dietary supplement manufacturers. The United States remains the largest contributor within the region, with strong uptake of vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, probiotics, and sports nutrition products.

NeuroSense Cuts H1 Costs 28%, Targets Dec. 2026 Canada ALS Filing

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NeuroSense Cuts H1 Costs 28%, Targets Dec. 2026 Canada ALS Filing

Cambridge, Mass. – September 25, 2026 -- NeuroSense Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NRSN) cut operating expenses to $3.4 million in the first half of 2026, down from $4.7 million a year earlier, as the biotech pushes its ALS candidate PrimeC toward a Canadian regulatory filing targeted for December 2026.

NeuroSense trims R&D and G&A spending by double digits in H1 2026

Research and development expenses fell 16% to $2,102 thousand from $2,503 thousand, driven by lower subcontractor and consultant costs, partly offset by higher share-based payment expense. General and administrative expenses dropped 38.6% to $1,345 thousand from $2,189 thousand on reduced professional services spending.

Sun Life, KC Royals Hit $50,000 Goal for Youth Dental Access

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Sun Life, KC Royals Hit $50,000 Goal for Youth Dental Access

Kansas City, Mo. – September 25, 2026 -- Sun Life U.S. and the Kansas City Royals Foundation have completed the first "Every Single Smile" campaign, raising $50,000 to expand dental care access for underserved youth in Kansas City through nonprofit TeamSmile.

Every Royals single triggered a donation toward the season-long fundraising goal

The campaign converted a core baseball statistic into a philanthropic mechanism, with each single hit by the Royals generating a contribution from Sun Life and the Kansas City Royals Foundation over the course of the season.

Funds will finance a new December dental clinic and expand preventive care access

The $50,000 will support an additional TeamSmile dental clinic in Kansas City this December and strengthen the Dental Home Project, which links underserved youth with local dentists for ongoing preventive care relationships.

KLX Energy Tightens Q3 Guidance, Cites $125M Rights Offering Close

Houston – September 25, 2026 -- KLX Energy Services Holdings (Nasdaq: KLXE) has tightened its third-quarter 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $180 million to $185 million, implying a 9% sequential improvement over the second quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA margin set to expand roughly 200 basis points sequentially

The oilfield services provider now projects an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 13% to 14% for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, up from the prior quarter. At the midpoint of the new guidance range, Adjusted EBITDA is expected to rise approximately 30% sequentially.

Allstream Energy Partners Lands OEM SEO Deal in Gas Processing

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Allstream Energy Partners Lands OEM SEO Deal in Gas Processing

Houston – September 25, 2026 -- Allstream Energy Partners has secured a Search Engine Optimization agreement with a major oil and gas original equipment manufacturer specializing in gas processing for the midstream sector. The OEM's identity and the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Allstream Energy Partners to build technical content spanning traditional and AI-driven search

Under the agreement, Allstream will develop technical content for the OEM while supporting its search visibility through Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). The scope targets both conventional search engines and AI-powered discovery platforms increasingly used by technical buyers evaluating midstream equipment.

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund Sets Oct. 30 Distribution Date

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abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund Sets Oct. 30 Distribution Date

Philadelphia – September 25, 2026 -- The abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund (NYSE: ASGI) will pay its next shareholder distribution on October 30, 2026, to investors of record as of October 6, 2026, with the ex-dividend date also set for October 6, 2026.

Fund confirms managed distribution policy tied to SEC exemptive order

ASGI operates under a distribution policy designed to deliver stable payouts sourced from current income, supplemented as needed by realized capital gains and return of capital, under an exemptive order granted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The structure allows the closed-end fund to distribute long-term capital gains more frequently than standard limits set under Section 19(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Rule 19b-1.

Saber Healthcare Discloses Ransomware Attack Exposing Patient Data

Beachwood, Ohio – September 25, 2026 -- Saber Healthcare Group has disclosed a cybersecurity incident in which an outside party encrypted a portion of its corporate network files on July 27, 2026, potentially exposing personal and medical information tied to an undisclosed number of individuals.

Attacker encrypted files causing service outage on July 27, 2026

Saber detected a service outage affecting internal and external computer systems on that date. The company secured and isolated its systems and launched an investigation with outside cybersecurity experts, who confirmed an unauthorized party had accessed the corporate network and encrypted a small portion of files, triggering the outage.

Kenaitze Indian Tribe Discloses Data Breach Exposing Health Records

Kenai, Alaska – September 25, 2026 -- The Kenaitze Indian Tribe (KIT) has begun notifying individuals whose protected health information may have been compromised in a network intrusion detected on July 27, 2026.

Unauthorized actor accessed KIT network for 11 days in July 2026

KIT's investigation, conducted with cybersecurity specialists, determined that an unauthorized party gained access to the tribe's network between July 16 and July 27, 2026, and may have accessed or downloaded certain files during that window.

Exposed data includes Social Security numbers and medical records

A comprehensive file review identified that compromised information may include first and last names, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state identification numbers, financial account numbers, dates of birth, medical information, and health insurance details.

Taiwan Tourism Wraps LA Workshop, Courts 70 SoCal Travel Agents

Los Angeles – September 25, 2026 -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) closed its three-city U.S. workshop series on Sept. 18 in Los Angeles, linking nearly 70 Southern California travel professionals with Taiwanese travel agencies, hotels and airlines for direct business meetings.

US arrivals to Taiwan hit a record 710,000 in 2025

More than 710,000 U.S. visitors traveled to Taiwan in 2025, with nearly 60% citing tourism as their primary purpose -- a record for the destination. The market is backed by over 200 weekly round-trip flights connecting Taiwan to 13 major North American cities.

Brookfield Rebuilds Six Altadena Homes in Six Months Post-Eaton Fire

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Brookfield Rebuilds Six Altadena Homes in Six Months Post-Eaton Fire

Los Angeles – September 25, 2026 -- Six families displaced by the January 2025 Eaton Fire moved into rebuilt homes in Altadena's La Viña neighborhood this September, just six months after Brookfield Residential broke ground on the project on March 12, 2026.

The pace stands in sharp contrast to the broader rebuilding effort in the fire zone. According to CBS News, only about 1% of Altadena homes have been rebuilt in the 18 months since the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures. The L.A. County Recovers dashboard reported 100 Altadena homes fully rebuilt and 2,981 building permits issued as of July 7, 2026.

Senators Introduce Bill to Create Federally Chartered Heart Research Foundation

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Senators Introduce Bill to Create Federally Chartered Heart Research Foundation

Washington – September 25, 2026 -- A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would create the Heart Security Foundation, a federally chartered nonprofit housed within the National Institutes of Health to accelerate cardiovascular research funding and coordination.

Cardiovascular disease kills nearly one million Americans annually

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming close to one million lives each year, according to figures cited in the legislative push. Roughly 120 million American adults -- nearly one-third of the U.S. population -- are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, with risk levels disproportionately distributed across communities.

Taiwan Tourism Returns to Chicago, Targets Record U.S. Visitor Growth

Chicago – September 25, 2026 -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) brought its U.S. workshop series back to Chicago on Sept. 16, 2026, ending a seven-year absence from the Midwest market and drawing 53 local travel industry representatives.

Taiwan logged a record 710,000 U.S. visitors in 2025

Nearly 60% of those arrivals were tourism-driven, the TTA reported, a record high for the destination. The agency credited strong air connectivity, with more than 200 weekly round-trip flights linking Taiwan to 13 major North American cities.

Repeat visitors matched pre-pandemic peak at 42.25% of arrivals

Through its "Tourism Dual-Wheel Drive Program," the TTA is courting repeat visitors, MICE travelers extending stays for leisure, and incentive travel groups. The 42.25% repeat-visitor share in 2025 equaled the pre-pandemic high recorded in 2019.

Rexel to Acquire Specialty Distributor GCG From Audax Private Equity

Chicago – September 25, 2026 -- Rexel is acquiring specialty wire and cable distributor GCG from Audax Private Equity in a deal expected to close by year end, the companies announced.

GCG has grown to over $1.1 billion in revenue since Audax's 2019 acquisition

GCG, headquartered in Chicago, operates through two segments -- Custom Engineered Solutions (CES) and Connectivity & Power Solutions (CPS) -- serving data centers, power infrastructure, defense, building systems, water, telecom and industrial end markets. The company runs 16 locations across North America and Europe with more than 950 employees and is projected to exceed $1.1 billion in revenue in 2026.

Illinois American Water Details Source Protection Ahead of AWWA Week

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Illinois American Water Details Source Protection Ahead of AWWA Week

Belleville, Ill. – September 25, 2026 -- Illinois American Water processes approximately 275 water samples per day at its Central Laboratory in Belleville, Illinois, as part of a structured source water protection program tied to the American Water Works Association's Source Water Protection Week, running September 27 to October 3.

Utility relies on multiple river and aquifer systems to supply 1.3 million customers

The company draws from the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, the Vermillion River headwaters, and groundwater resources including the Mahomet Aquifer to serve its Illinois service territory. Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water, said high-quality drinking water originates upstream in shared landscapes rather than at treatment plants.

Gold Coast Health Plan Awards $2M to Ease Medi-Cal Rule Changes

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Gold Coast Health Plan Awards $2M to Ease Medi-Cal Rule Changes

Camarillo, Calif. – September 25, 2026 -- Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has awarded $2,087,811 in one-year grants to seven providers and community organizations in Ventura County to help Medi-Cal members retain coverage ahead of new federal eligibility rules taking effect in 2027.

GCHP's RISE program brings cumulative community investment past $13 million

The 2026 round is the second year of GCHP's Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability & Equity (RISE) Grant Program, following $11.3 million distributed across 16 grants in 2025. The program has now invested more than $13 million into local providers and community groups since launch.

RND Automation Debuts Live KANGA Pouching at PACK EXPO 2026

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RND Automation Debuts Live KANGA Pouching at PACK EXPO 2026

Chicago – September 25, 2026 -- RND Automation will run a live vertical pouching demonstration and unveil an expanded packaging-equipment lineup at PACK EXPO International 2026, scheduled for October 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will occupy Booth N-5115 in the North Hall, positioning itself as a supplier of configurable automation platforms rather than one-off custom machinery.

KANGA Poucher runs live throughout the four-day show

RND's KANGA Poucher will operate continuously at the booth, packaging a multitool that attendees can take home. The packaging web for the demonstration is supplied by Amcor. The company says the live run is designed to show a repeatable packaging platform that can flex across different products and package formats without requiring ground-up engineering.

Kentucky American Water Restores Service to 200 Flood-Hit Homes in 50 Hours

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Kentucky American Water Restores Service to 200 Flood-Hit Homes in 50 Hours

Lexington – September 25, 2026 -- Kentucky American Water restored water service to approximately 200 homes in Harlan County within 50 hours after flash flooding tore water lines from the ground in the Ages and Brookside communities.

Crews replace damaged mains after flood destroys Black Mountain Utility District infrastructure

Company crews and contractors deployed to assist Black Mountain Utility District, replacing damaged water mains, service lines and other infrastructure while clearing several tons of mud from the affected system. Kentucky American Water also distributed bottled water to residents during the crisis.