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Reducto Opens New York Office to Scale Enterprise Document AI

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Reducto Opens New York Office to Scale Enterprise Document AI

San Francisco – September 19, 2026 -- Reducto, an agentic document platform, has opened a New York City office to anchor its East Coast enterprise expansion, the company said.

Reducto processes billions of pages after raising more than $108 million

The company has grown to process billions of pages for large enterprises and AI teams since disclosing more than $108 million in total funding last year from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and First Round Capital. Its customer base includes Harvey, Scale AI, Vanta, Toast, and unnamed Fortune 10 enterprises.

New model r-1 targets unified document parsing

Reducto recently released r-1, described as the first in a new generation of unified parsing models, as it works to extract structured data from complex documents for production AI workflows.

TORM Closes Oaktree-Linked Sale of 9 Million Class A Shares

Hellerup, Denmark – September 19, 2026 -- TORM plc has closed a secondary public offering of 9,000,000 Class A common shares sold by OCM Njord Holdings S.à r.l., an entity indirectly owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Following the transaction, the Selling Shareholder retains beneficial ownership of approximately 11.06% of TORM's Class A common shares.

Oaktree-linked seller grants underwriter option for 1,350,000 additional shares

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as sole underwriter for the offering and holds a 30-day option to purchase up to 1,350,000 additional Class A shares. TORM confirmed it did not sell any shares in the transaction and received no proceeds, with the entire offering structured as a divestment by the existing shareholder rather than a capital raise for the company.

Blockboard Lands Third Straight Digiday Finalist Nod, Adds AI Tool Nomination

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Blockboard Lands Third Straight Digiday Finalist Nod, Adds AI Tool Nomination

New York – September 19, 2026 -- Blockboard has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 Digiday Technology Awards, marking its third consecutive year as a finalist for Best Buy-Side Programmatic Platform and its first-year recognition for BlockVantage in the Best AI Tool category.

Blockboard defends programmatic platform status after 2025 win

The company won the Best Buy-Side Programmatic Platform category in 2025, and this year's finalist nomination extends its run to three straight years of recognition in the category. Blockboard was cited for its work on 'Development of Verified AI Media,' which pairs artificial intelligence with trust-verified technology to help advertisers plan, execute and measure campaigns across connected TV, online video, display, mobile and audio.

NJ Liquor Licenses Retain Value Despite Municipal Population Caps

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NJ Liquor Licenses Retain Value Despite Municipal Population Caps

Allenhurst – September 19, 2026 -- Bielat Santore & Company has released Episode 6, Part I of its Owner's Edge Podcast Series, mapping how New Jersey's Title 33 alcoholic beverage control statute translates a government-issued privilege into substantial private-market value for hospitality operators.

Population caps under Title 33 restrict license supply statewide

The episode traces the regulatory framework to New Jersey's 1933 post-Prohibition statute, which ties the number of retail liquor licenses issued in each municipality directly to local population counts, creating a hard ceiling on new supply.

Ontario Airport Ranks No. 2 in J.D. Power Satisfaction Study

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Ontario Airport Ranks No. 2 in J.D. Power Satisfaction Study

Ontario, Calif. – September 19, 2026 -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) has secured the No. 2 spot among North America's medium-sized airports in the J.D. Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study for the second consecutive year, posting a customer satisfaction score of 705, just seven points behind the top-ranked facility.

ONT tops rankings in arrival experience and passenger trust

The airport claimed the No. 1 position in two of the study's key categories: Arrival/From Airport Experience and 'level of trust.' The J.D. Power study evaluates passenger satisfaction across seven dimensions, including ease of travel through the airport, terminal facilities, airport staff, and food, beverage and retail offerings.

Robinson Pharma Wins Bausch + Lomb Award After $115M Expansion

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Robinson Pharma Wins Bausch + Lomb Award After $115M Expansion

Santa Ana, Calif. – September 19, 2026 -- Robinson Pharma, Inc. (RPI) has received the "Above and Beyond" Supplier Award from Bausch + Lomb for September 2026, recognizing sustained operational performance following a $115 million infrastructure expansion.

Robinson Pharma completes $115 million facility expansion across Southern California

The contract manufacturer finalized a $75 million purchase of a 261,000-square-foot facility in Irvine near John Wayne Airport, adding to a prior $40.7 million acquisition in Santa Ana. The combined investments push Robinson Pharma's regional manufacturing footprint beyond one million square feet.

Company secures USP certification after clearing quality audits

Robinson Pharma achieved United States Pharmacopeia (USP) certification following the expansion, adding to its existing FDA, NSF GRMA, UL GMP, SQF, CCOF, and SCCI credentials.

NSSF Grades Congress on Firearm Industry Legislation Ahead of Midterms

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NSSF Grades Congress on Firearm Industry Legislation Ahead of Midterms

Washington, D.C. – – September 19, 2026 -- NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released its 2026 Congressional Report Card, grading sitting U.S. Representatives and Senators on legislation affecting firearm commerce, Second Amendment rights and hunting and recreational shooting.

NSSF names 14 Senators and 71 Representatives to its 'Dean's List' for perfect voting records

To earn Dean's List status, lawmakers needed a 100-percent voting and co-sponsorship record on firearm industry priority legislation during the 119th Congress. NSSF additionally awarded 13 Senators and 41 Representatives an 'A+' rating, based on floor votes, bill sponsorship, committee work and letters signed in support of industry positions.

Armor Health Expands Postpartum Depression Care in Correctional Facilities

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Armor Health Expands Postpartum Depression Care in Correctional Facilities

Miami – – September 19, 2026 -- Armor Health is scaling a structured postpartum depression (PPD) care framework across correctional facilities nationwide, targeting a patient population it identifies as facing heightened mental-health risk during incarceration.

Armor builds a four-pillar clinical pathway for postpartum inmates

The framework rests on early screening, prevention, structured treatment, and evidence-based clinical guidelines, designed to catch PPD early and maintain continuity of care as patients transition from custody back to their communities.

Verapath, GenTrust Launch VIRA to Unify Wealth Management Stack

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Verapath, GenTrust Launch VIRA to Unify Wealth Management Stack

New York – September 19, 2026 -- Verapath and GenTrust have formed a joint venture and launched VIRA, an AI-native wealth management platform designed to replace the patchwork of CRM, portfolio accounting, performance reporting, rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting tools that registered investment advisors (RIAs) currently run in parallel.

VIRA merges five separate wealth-stack functions into a single system of record

Advisory firms typically operate a CRM, portfolio accounting system, performance reporting tool, rebalancer, tax-loss harvesting engine and data warehouse as disconnected point solutions, each with its own data model and vendor relationship. VIRA consolidates these into one platform, eliminating duplicated data entry and the manual reconciliation work that currently absorbs operations staff.

Crescent Expands NITE EYE Line With Levels, Squares

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Crescent Expands NITE EYE Line With Levels, Squares

Charlotte, N.C. – September 19, 2026 -- Crescent has launched an expansion of its NITE EYE® measuring tool portfolio, adding levels and squares designed for low-light jobsite conditions.

Crescent adds high-contrast levels and squares to counter low-light measurement errors

The new Crescent® NITE EYE® Levels use enhanced vial visibility and aluminum construction to improve reading accuracy on tasks such as slope measurement, drainage layout, and material fitment. The Crescent® NITE EYE® Squares line features high-contrast markings, integrated rulers, scribe notches, and durable aluminum frames, offered in compact, extendable, and full-size formats for cutting, framing, and layout work.

Vacuum Interrupters Launches LRTS10 Battery-Powered Micro-Ohmmeter

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Vacuum Interrupters Launches LRTS10 Battery-Powered Micro-Ohmmeter

Denton, Texas – September 19, 2026 -- Vacuum Interrupters Inc. has introduced the LRTS10, the first digital micro-ohmmeter built on the Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM battery platform, targeting technicians who service medium-voltage switchgear, busbar joints, and cable terminations.

Battery swap replaces downtime for recharging cycles

Rather than pausing to recharge a proprietary battery, crews can swap in a fresh Milwaukee M18 pack and resume testing immediately. The LRTS10 is compatible with all M18 batteries, allowing utilities and contractors already using Milwaukee tools to power the test set with packs already stocked on service trucks.

Each unit ships with an M18 XC5.0 battery rated for over 1,100 tests

The standard package includes test leads, a cable bag, a charger, and an M18 XC5.0 battery. Vacuum Interrupters states the battery can deliver more than 1,100 tests before requiring a recharge or swap.

KanEquip JCB Opens 17,000-Sq-Ft Kansas City Facility After CSTK Exit

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KanEquip JCB Opens 17,000-Sq-Ft Kansas City Facility After CSTK Exit

Kansas City, Kan. – September 19, 2026 -- KanEquip JCB is opening a new 17,000-square-foot dealership facility in Kansas City after Trane Technologies acquired CSTK (Central States Thermo King) and exited the retail equipment market, leaving a gap in local JCB representation.

KanEquip retains CSTK's experienced JCB sales, parts and service team

CSTK, a family-owned business for roughly 50 years, had expanded into JCB equipment in 2014. Following its acquisition by Trane Technologies, KanEquip recruited the staff who originally built CSTK's JCB operation. "Honestly, I was not interested in opening a JCB location in Kansas City if the employees did not want to continue," said Grant Meinhardt, Vice President and General Manager of KanEquip JCB, adding that the team's willingness to stay drove the company's decision to pursue the territory.

Heeney Capital Signs $1B Gold Mining Deal for Venezuela's El Callao

Houston – September 19, 2026 -- Heeney Capital has signed a mining concession agreement with the Republic of Venezuela and Corporación Venezolana de Minería (CVM) to develop and operate a major gold project in the El Callao Mining District, part of the Guayana Shield gold belt. The agreement was signed at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial held in Houston, Texas.

Deal could trigger up to $1 billion in investment for El Callao

Heeney Capital said the agreement will catalyze up to $1 billion in investment aimed at revitalizing the El Callao district through workforce development, community investment programs, and long-term economic growth. The firm projects the project will generate multi-billion dollars in tax and royalty revenue for the Venezuelan government over its operating life.

Leatherman Taps Creator Video for National Preparedness Push

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Leatherman Taps Creator Video for National Preparedness Push

El Segundo, Calif. – September 19, 2026 -- Emergent Media has launched "Get Rugged With Me," a creator-led social video campaign built with Leatherman and The Shipyard, running through October 8, 2026 to align with National Preparedness Month.

Campaign adapts "get ready with me" format to position Leatherman as everyday-ready gear

The debut episode features outdoor photographer and environmentalist Colleen preparing for a multi-day backcountry camping and hiking trip. In an unscripted, UGC-style video, she highlights gear she never leaves behind, including the Leatherman Signal and Skeletool CX, showing how the tools fit into her packing routine and time on the trail.

ActBlue Forensic Review Finds 99.99% of $990M in Donations U.S.-Verified

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ActBlue Forensic Review Finds 99.99% of $990M in Donations U.S.-Verified

Boston – September 19, 2026 -- ActBlue said an independent forensic review of its 2023 contribution data found that 99.99% of nearly $990 million in political donations came from donors who provided a U.S. address or a valid U.S. passport number, directly rebutting Congressional Republican claims that the platform facilitated illegal foreign contributions.

Forensic audit shows foreign-address donations were rare and screened

Only 0.13% of all 2023 contribution dollars came from Americans living abroad, with 99.87% originating from donors listing domestic addresses, according to the review. ActBlue said its compliance policy required any donor entering a foreign address to supply a U.S. passport number before a contribution could be submitted, regardless of payment method.

Willog Launches Unified AIoT Platform Merging Logistics Monitoring and Insurance

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Willog Launches Unified AIoT Platform Merging Logistics Monitoring and Insurance

Tokyo – – September 19, 2026 -- Willog has launched "Willog Vision," an integrated supply chain platform that merges cargo monitoring, AI risk analysis, and insurance claims into a single data system, cutting compliance report generation time to three minutes from the current manual standard of 30 minutes per report.

Willog Vision Eliminates USB-Based Data Retrieval From Cold Chain Logistics

The platform's AIoT device, Willog Safe, attaches to cargo and warehouses to record temperature, shock, and location at one-minute intervals, removing the need to physically retrieve data loggers to check shipment conditions. Co-CEOs Sung-hoon Bae and Ji-hyun Yoon designed the system to unify four previously fragmented functions—recording, monitoring, evidence, and insurance—onto one dataset spanning shipment to arrival.

Shanghai Forum Unveils Global Innovation Alliance, Names South Africa Honor Country

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Shanghai Forum Unveils Global Innovation Alliance, Names South Africa Honor Country

Shanghai – September 19, 2026 -- The 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum, held in Shanghai from September 11 to 14, drew scientists, policymakers and industry practitioners from more than 50 countries and regions plus over 20 international organizations, producing a series of concrete cross-border initiatives in science and technology governance.

Shanghai and UNESCO launch a Global Innovative Cities Alliance to pool urban innovation strategy

The alliance is designed as a platform to coordinate cross-city collaborative innovation and support an open, sustainable global sci-tech ecosystem. The forum also released the 2025 World-Class Sci-Tech Journal Directory, an evaluation framework intended to give emerging-economy and newly launched academic journals a fairer footing in global assessment standards.

Haymaker Acquisition Corp V Prices $250M SPAC IPO on NYSE

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Haymaker Acquisition Corp V Prices $250M SPAC IPO on NYSE

New York – September 19, 2026 -- Haymaker Acquisition Corp V priced an initial public offering of 25,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, raising $250 million for its blank-check vehicle ahead of NYSE trading under ticker "HYACU" starting September 17, 2026.

Units begin trading on NYSE as offering nears close

Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share. The offering is expected to close on September 18, 2026, subject to customary conditions. An amount equal to $10.00 per unit will be deposited into a trust account upon closing.

TE Connectivity Declares $0.78 Quarterly Dividend Per Share

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TE Connectivity Declares $0.78 Quarterly Dividend Per Share

Galway, Ireland – September 19, 2026 -- TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.78 per ordinary share, its board of directors confirmed.

Board Sets December 11 Payment Date

The dividend will be paid on December 11, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 2026.

Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day Raises $7.2M, Up 38%

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Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day Raises $7.2M, Up 38%

Denver – September 19, 2026 -- The third annual Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day campaign raised $7.2 million during its Sept. 1-15 run, surpassing last year's total by 38 percent and pushing the initiative's three-year cumulative fundraising to $16.1 million.

Campaign draws 4,400 donations across 349 nonprofits

Led by the Daniels Fund and Aspen Institute's Project Play Colorado, the 2026 drive engaged 349 youth sports nonprofit organizations statewide, funding equipment, uniforms, programming expansion, financial assistance and new facilities for children and families.