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Edmonton – September 17, 2026 -- Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB) has dismissed Curaleaf Holdings' regulatory application to halt its at-the-market (ATM) share program, calling the move a distraction from an undervalued hostile takeover bid.

Aurora says its ATM program predates Curaleaf's bid by more than six months

The company confirmed its ATM program was publicly disclosed in February 2026, months before Curaleaf launched its hostile offer, and was designed to fund accretive acquisitions in Canada and the UK. Aurora said the program has been inactive for several weeks and had not been used for three years prior to February 2026.

New York – September 17, 2026 -- Lavender, the largest nurse-owned telepsychiatry practice in the United States, has appointed Kara Birch, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, as Director of Clinical Excellence and Anna Lau, MSN, PMHNP-BC, WHNP-BC, as Director of Nursing Operations, formalizing leadership over a network of more than 140 nurse practitioners operating across more than 40 states.

Fresno, Calif. – September 17, 2026 -- Rx relief, a Joint Commission Certified pharmacy staffing division of PrideStaff, is marking National Staffing Employee Week, running Sept. 14-20, to recognize pharmacy professionals placed across U.S. healthcare organizations.

American Staffing Association designates the week to highlight temporary and contract workforce contributions

The observance, held annually by the American Staffing Association, spotlights the role temporary and contract employees play in supporting U.S. businesses and the broader economy, while underscoring career pathways staffing firms offer workers nationwide.

Pittsburgh – – September 17, 2026 -- A Louisiana-based inventor has developed a water dispersion nozzle designed to deliver cooling fluid directly to electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries, aiming to prevent thermal runaway incidents. The device, named THE DIAMOND, was submitted through InventHelp's national office and is now available for licensing or sale to manufacturers and marketers.

Inventor targets a persistent EV safety risk with a mechanical solution

The inventor, from Ventress, La., said the goal was to create an apparatus that halts thermal runaway before it escalates. "My design allows for effective water dispersion and delivery of cooling fluid to the battery," the inventor said.

Design prioritizes ease of use for everyday EV owners

The nozzle is engineered for straightforward deployment, positioning it as a retrofit or integrated component rather than a complex safety system requiring specialized installation.

Miami – – September 17, 2026 -- Nineteen clients and three Strategic Partners of CEO Coaching International secured places on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, with Paek Management Group ranking No. 12 nationally after posting 12,520% three-year revenue growth.

Inc. 5000 honorees post median 130% growth over three years

Companies across the full 2026 Inc. 5000 list recorded a median three-year revenue growth rate of 130%, collectively adding more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over that period. The list spans sectors including AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products, and professional services.

Cancún, Mexico – September 17, 2026 -- Sunset World Group will launch a formal partnership with recycling non-profit ECOCE on September 15, 2026, to align its hotel operations with Mexico's Circular Economy Law.

Sunset World Group commits to circular economy standards across its hotel portfolio

The agreement targets the integration of processes that meet the principles and standards set by the Circular Economy Law, covering resource use, waste reduction, and reintroduction of materials into production cycles. Sunset World Group operates six hotels across Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

Stockholm – – September 17, 2026 -- Sweden's regulated online gambling market generated an estimated €2.5 billion in annual revenue, with operators facing a 22% tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR), according to Bettingbladet's newly released Swedish Online Gambling Market Report H1 2026. The report tracks operator performance, supplier market shares, payment methods and return-to-player (RTP) levels across Sweden's licensed market during the first half of the year.

Pittsburgh – September 17, 2026 -- An inventor from North Aurora, Ill., has designed a collapsible infant car seat aimed at easing air travel for parents, according to InventHelp, which submitted the concept through its Chicago sales office.

Design targets bulk of standard car seats

The invention offers a compact, portable alternative to conventional infant car seats, which are typically large and difficult to carry through airports or check as luggage. The collapsible model is built to fit in an airplane's overhead compartment, eliminating the need to check a traditional seat.

Inventor cites travel friction as motivation

"I wanted to create an infant car seat that is easy to transport through an airport and parking lot when traveling," the inventor said, noting the design removes the burden of carrying a heavy seat through terminals.

Rapid City, S.D. – September 17, 2026 -- Property Meld has integrated RentCheck's property inspection platform into its Nexus maintenance operations ecosystem, linking inspection and condition data directly to maintenance workflows for property managers.

Property Meld expands Nexus ecosystem with RentCheck integration

The partnership connects RentCheck's inspection and property condition data streams into Property Meld's maintenance operations platform, allowing operators to feed condition insights directly into work order decisions rather than managing separate systems.

Property Meld cites internal data linking work order context to outcomes

Ray Hespen, CEO and Co-Founder of Property Meld, said inspection data adds a layer of visibility into property condition that, when connected to maintenance operations, helps teams make more informed decisions and better protect asset performance.

Toronto – September 17, 2026 -- PTX Metals Inc. (TSXV: PTX) (OTCQB: PANXF) (Frankfurt: 9PX) has recommenced a 5,000 metre diamond drilling program at its W2 Copper-Nickel-PGE Project in northwestern Ontario, targeting the CA1 Zone after an eight-month pause tied to First Nations engagement.

Drilling restarts in W2's underexplored Central area following January 2026 suspension

The Company paused field activity in January 2026 to allow additional community discussions before resuming work under a recently extended exploration permit. Concurrent soil sampling and prospecting programs are running through summer and fall across the Central area, T-Target, Lake Rowell and North Limb zones to refine drilling targets ahead of a detailed exploration strategy expected in coming weeks.