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Miller Children's Performs First Renata Minima Stent Procedures

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Miller Children's Performs First Renata Minima Stent Procedures

Long Beach, Calif. – September 17, 2026 -- The Children's Heart Institute at Miller Children's & Women's Hospital has completed two procedures using the Renata Minima Stent, the first FDA-approved stent system engineered specifically for neonates and infants weighing at least 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds) with pulmonary artery stenosis or coarctation of the aorta.

New stent expands with the patient, reducing repeat surgeries
Unlike conventional stents adapted from adult devices, the Minima Stent can be implanted in infancy and later expanded to accommodate an adult-sized blood vessel, eliminating the need for the stent-replacement surgeries typically required as a child grows.

Chicago Teamsters Push City Council to Ban Amazon Subcontracted Delivery Model

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Chicago Teamsters Push City Council to Ban Amazon Subcontracted Delivery Model

CHICAGO – September 17, 2026 -- Hundreds of Amazon Teamsters plan to rally at Chicago City Hall on September 15 to demand passage of an ordinance banning Amazon's third-party Delivery Service Partner model, escalating a labor fight that has already produced regulatory wins in New York City.

Alderwoman Julia Ramirez introduces bill requiring direct hire of delivery workers

The Delivery Protection Act, sponsored by Alderwoman Julia Ramirez (D-12th District), would compel delivery companies operating in Chicago -- including Amazon -- to license their facilities with the city and directly employ their workforce. The measure would effectively outlaw subcontracted delivery operations within city limits.

PPL Electric Files Plan to Bill Data Centers Directly for Grid Upgrades

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PPL Electric Files Plan to Bill Data Centers Directly for Grid Upgrades

Allentown, Pa. – September 17, 2026 -- PPL Electric Utilities has filed a proposal with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to create a new billing mechanism that would directly assign certain transmission network upgrade costs tied to large energy users, including data centers, to those specific customers rather than spreading them across its 1.5 million residential and business accounts.

New rider replaces existing transmission charge without adding fees

The proposed Customer Protection Transmission Rider (CPTR) would replace the utility's current Transmission Service Charge (TSC). PPL Electric says the change does not introduce a new charge but instead restructures how transmission costs are recovered, making them visible as a dedicated line item on customer bills rather than embedded within supply charges.

Oaktree Vehicle Sells 9 Million TORM Shares in Secondary Offering

Hellerup – September 17, 2026 -- TORM plc has launched a secondary public offering of 9,000,000 Class A common shares on behalf of OCM Njord Holdings S.à r.l., a vehicle indirectly owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

Oaktree-linked seller holds roughly 20% of TORM's Class A shares before the sale

OCM Njord Holdings currently owns approximately 20% of TORM's Class A common shares. The selling shareholder is expected to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,350,000 shares, which could lift the total offering size to 10,350,000 shares.

TORM will not receive proceeds as the sale is entirely secondary

The Nasdaq-listed product tanker operator (TRMD, TRMD A) is not selling any shares itself and will not collect proceeds from the transaction. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is acting as sole underwriter, offering the shares to the public at a fixed price that may be adjusted without notice.

97% of Managers Would Rehire University of Phoenix Graduates: Harris Poll

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97% of Managers Would Rehire University of Phoenix Graduates: Harris Poll

Phoenix – September 17, 2026 -- Ninety-eight percent of managers who directly supervise University of Phoenix graduates report overall satisfaction with those employees, and 97% say they would likely hire another University of Phoenix graduate in the future, according to new research from The Harris Poll commissioned by the university.

Harris Poll surveys 408 U.S. managers to benchmark employer experience

The Harris Poll conducted an online survey from June 4-25, 2026, among 204 U.S. managers supervising at least one University of Phoenix graduate and 204 managers supervising graduates from other colleges and universities. Of 1,796 individuals contacted, 96% met screening requirements (n=1,728), and 24% of the qualified sample completed the survey. Results carry a Bayesian credible interval of ±8.6 percentage points for the University of Phoenix group and ±8.0 percentage points for the benchmark group at a 95% confidence level.

ZS Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for Real-World Evidence Platforms

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ZS Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for Real-World Evidence Platforms

Evanston, Illinois – September 17, 2026 -- ZS has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Life Science R&D RWD/Real-World Evidence for Data Platforms, Technology Solutions, and Consulting Services 2026 Vendor Assessment (IDC #US54122226, August 2026).

The recognition marks ZS's second IDC MarketScape Leader designation in 2026, following its May 2026 placement as a Leader in the Worldwide Life Sciences R&D Strategic Consulting Services assessment (IDC #US53009826).

ZS reports 90% NPS and 97% retention across its real-world data and evidence engagements

IDC's assessment cited ZS's integrated Medical & Evidence practice, which links medical, real-world evidence and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) strategies to speed decision-making. The firm connects evidence generation directly to downstream dissemination, supporting publications, congress strategies and field medical execution for life sciences clients.

ATI CEO Kim Fields to Address Aerospace Demand at Morgan Stanley Conference

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ATI CEO Kim Fields to Address Aerospace Demand at Morgan Stanley Conference

Dallas – September 17, 2026 -- ATI Inc. (NYSE: ATI) Board Chair, President and CEO Kim Fields will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference in Dana Point, California, on September 17, 2026, at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Fields will field questions on aerospace demand and ATI's specialty materials portfolio

The session will be hosted by Kristine Liwag, Morgan Stanley's Senior Aerospace & Defense equity analyst, giving institutional investors direct access to ATI's leadership on growth opportunities within the aerospace and defense supply chain.

VWS Plans $200M+ Waste-to-Energy Expansion at Vietnam's Da Phuoc Landfill

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VWS Plans $200M+ Waste-to-Energy Expansion at Vietnam's Da Phuoc Landfill

Oakland, Calif. – September 17, 2026 -- Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS), the Vietnamese subsidiary of Oakland-based California Waste Solutions (CWS), has proposed a 50- to 60-megawatt waste-to-energy plant at its Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI) outside Ho Chi Minh City, adding to roughly $200 million already invested in the site.

VWS proposes new power plant to expand Vietnam's largest engineered landfill

DPI, a 341-acre facility built in the mid-2000s to the U.S. Subtitle D standard, currently buries up to 6,500 tons of municipal solid waste daily -- about 2.4 million tons a year -- covering more than half of Ho Chi Minh City's household waste output of roughly 10,000 tons per day. VWS this year formally submitted the waste-to-energy proposal and is now moving through appraisal and permitting.

Zip Security Joins CrowdStrike's Project QuiltWorks to Cover SMBs

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Zip Security Joins CrowdStrike's Project QuiltWorks to Cover SMBs

New York – September 17, 2026 -- Zip Security has joined Project QuiltWorks, the CrowdStrike-led coalition defending organizations against frontier AI-driven cyber risk, extending enterprise-grade protection to small and mid-sized businesses that lack dedicated security teams.

Frontier AI models have cut attack costs while defense costs stay flat for SMBs

Frontier AI has changed the economics of cyber risk, giving attackers tools to discover software vulnerabilities that earlier reviews missed. Small and mid-sized businesses now face sophisticated threats without the resources enterprises use to counter them, according to the companies.

Whirlpool, PLL Stage NYC Blue-Light Event, Donate Laundry Towers to FDNY, NYPD

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Whirlpool, PLL Stage NYC Blue-Light Event, Donate Laundry Towers to FDNY, NYPD

New York – September 17, 2026 -- Whirlpool brand and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) will stage a free public activation at Pier 17 on Sept. 15, tying the league's Championship Week to a donation program supplying UV Clean Technology laundry towers to NYPD precincts and FDNY firehouses across New York City.

Whirlpool ties product demo to first-responder donation

The "Lacrosse After Dark: Blue Light Edition" event runs 6:30-9:30 p.m. and showcases Whirlpool's Front Load Laundry Tower with UV Clean Technology, a feature the company says reduces bacteria in wash cycles without high heat or harsh chemicals. Beyond the on-site sweepstakes offering fans a chance to win a unit and VIP championship tickets, Whirlpool will donate multiple laundry towers directly to NYPD and FDNY facilities.