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Timken Sells Belts Business to Gates, Sharpens Motion Tech Focus

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Timken Sells Belts Business to Gates, Sharpens Motion Tech Focus

North Canton, Ohio – – September 28, 2026 -- The Timken Company has completed the sale of its belts business assets to Gates Industrial Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: GTES), marking a strategic exit from the belts manufacturing segment. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Divestiture targets 2028 margin goals for Timken's Industrial Motion segment

Timken President and CEO Lucian Boldea called the sale "an important milestone in achieving our stated 2028 margin targets," noting the move allows the company to concentrate on its core advanced motion technology capabilities. The divested unit produced a broad line of belts for industrial, commercial and consumer applications.

Year Up United Opens Providence Pathway as Citizens Marks 20-Year Talent Pipeline

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Year Up United Opens Providence Pathway as Citizens Marks 20-Year Talent Pipeline

Providence, Rhode Island – September 28, 2026 -- Applications are open now for Year Up United's Customer Experience career pathway in Providence, set to begin October 19, 2026, coinciding with a 20-year employer partnership with Citizens that has placed more than 400 interns since 2005.

Rhode Island's labor market weakens despite August job gains

Data from the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training shows 12,500 fewer residents employed than a year ago, even as the state added jobs in August. Labor force participation continues to shrink, tightening the on-ramp for young adults entering the workforce without a bachelor's degree.

Chainlink Links Banks to Swift's New Blockchain Ledger for Tokenized Deposits

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Chainlink Links Banks to Swift's New Blockchain Ledger for Tokenized Deposits

Miami – September 28, 2026 -- Chainlink said it is enabling financial institutions to connect their systems and key-signing infrastructure to Swift's blockchain ledger, opening a path for banks to run 24/7 tokenized deposit payments without replacing existing settlement arrangements.

Chainlink Runtime Environment powers a self-signing model for bank connectivity

The solution centers on a self-signing model built through the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), which orchestrates workflows linking financial institutions to Swift's ledger while institutions retain control of transaction-authorizing keys. Banks can adopt round-the-clock tokenized payment workflows while preserving current security governance, approval processes, and operating models.

Tensor Robocar Passes ISO/SAE 21434 Cybersecurity Audit With Zero Findings

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Tensor Robocar Passes ISO/SAE 21434 Cybersecurity Audit With Zero Findings

San Jose – September 28, 2026 -- Tensor has achieved ISO/SAE 21434 certification with zero non-conformities, clearing a cybersecurity audit conducted by Applus+ IDIADA on the engineering processes governing its Robocar platform.

Certification aligns Tensor with UN R155 cybersecurity type approval across 60-plus countries

The zero-findings result confirms Tensor's Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) meets the requirements underlying UN Regulation No. 155, which governs cybersecurity type approval in markets including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan and South Korea. The certification opens the path toward vehicle homologation and UN R155 type approval in those regions.

ATI Sets November 12 Investor Day to Unveil New Growth Targets

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ATI Sets November 12 Investor Day to Unveil New Growth Targets

Dallas – – September 28, 2026 -- ATI Inc. (NYSE: ATI) will hold an Investor Day livestream on Thursday, November 12, 2026, running from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET, during which company leaders will present new financial and strategic targets.

ATI leaders will detail transformation progress and competitive positioning

Executives are set to outline the company's transformation to date, its competitive advantages, and profitable growth opportunities across its core end markets. The session will conclude with the unveiling of new corporate targets, giving investors updated benchmarks against which to measure ATI's performance.

Webcast access will be available through ATI's investor relations site

The event will be webcast live via the News & Events section of ATImaterials.com/investors. An audio replay and full transcript will be posted following the presentation, allowing stakeholders unable to attend live to review the full proceedings.

Saigon Hustle Expands to Three Houston Units via WMG Marketing Deal

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Saigon Hustle Expands to Three Houston Units via WMG Marketing Deal

Austin, Texas – September 28, 2026 -- Saigon Hustle, a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant concept backed by private equity firm Savory Fund, has grown to three locations across the Houston market through a growth marketing partnership with Walden Media Group (WMG).

WMG scales Saigon Hustle from single unit to three-location Houston operation

WMG, a growth marketing agency, has led paid and organic digital acquisition, creative production, brand identity, social media, and go-to-market strategy for Saigon Hustle since engaging with the brand. The partnership has taken the concept from one restaurant to a multi-unit operation in Houston, with Savory Fund providing the operational, financial, and strategic infrastructure to support the expansion.

MGM Resorts to Report Q3 2026 Earnings on October 28

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MGM Resorts to Report Q3 2026 Earnings on October 28

Las Vegas – September 28, 2026 -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

MGM Resorts sets October 28 date for Q3 earnings release and investor call

The call will include a brief discussion of results and a question-and-answer session with management. Supplemental slides will be posted on MGM's Investor Relations website ahead of the call.

Company provides dial-in details for domestic and international participants

Investors can access the call via webcast or by dialing 1-888-317-6003 domestically or 1-412-317-6061 internationally, using access code 9250061. A replay will be available through November 4, 2026, via 1-855-669-9658 or 1-412-317-0088 with access code 9853875.

Beasley Media Group Becomes Year-Round Audio Partner of Vegas Golden Knights

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Beasley Media Group Becomes Year-Round Audio Partner of Vegas Golden Knights

Naples, Fla. – September 28, 2026 -- Beasley Media Group has secured a multiyear deal to become the official year-round audio partner of the Vegas Golden Knights, adding English- and Spanish-language broadcast rights and expanded digital programming to its Las Vegas radio portfolio. The VGK Radio Network is presented by Lee's Discount Liquor.

X 107.9 becomes flagship as Beasley splits English and Spanish broadcast rights

Under the agreement, X 107.9 (KVGS FM) will serve as the Golden Knights' official English-language flagship, while 105.7 Maxima (KOAS FM) becomes the Spanish-language radio home. X 107.9 will air all Golden Knights games during the 2026-27 season, with Dan D'Uva on play-by-play and Gary Lawless on analysis marking their 10th season together. Doug Lattuca will host pregame, postgame and intermission coverage on X 107.9, while Jesus Lopez and Alex Romo return to call games in Spanish on 105.7 Maxima.

SOA Names Five New Board Members, Sherry Chan as President Elect

Chicago – September 28, 2026 -- The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has elected five new Board members and named Sherry Chan, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA, as President Elect and Vice Chair for the 2026-2027 term, positioning her to become the organization's 79th President and Chair.

Five actuaries join the SOA Board for the 2026-2027 term

The newly elected Board members are Jessica Dang, FSA, FCIA, Ph.D.; Murshid Kuttihassan, FSA, MAAA, CERA, FCIA, FIA, CFA, FRM; Taylor Pickett, FSA, MAAA; Greg Warren, FSA, MAAA, FCA; and Andy Wieduwilt, FSA, MAAA. All will assume duties following the SOA ImpACT Annual Conference at the end of October 2026.

Colson Group Acquires Canadian Caster Maker Algood, Founded 1969

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Colson Group Acquires Canadian Caster Maker Algood, Founded 1969

St. Joseph, Mich. – September 28, 2026 -- Colson Group has acquired Algood Caster Innovations, a Toronto-area manufacturer of industrial and specialty casters, wheels and mobility solutions founded in 1969.

Deal adds five decades of Canadian manufacturing expertise to Colson's global footprint

Algood operates a fully integrated manufacturing facility near Toronto, covering engineering and design, tool and die, metal stamping, injection molding, CNC machining, robotic welding and quality assurance. The setup allows the company to take products from concept through production within a single operation.