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Berlin – September 16, 2026 -- XPPen's newly unveiled Magic Pro 13 secured four "Best of IFA 2026" honors at the Berlin trade show, with recognition from Gadgety Awards, TechRadar, Yanko Design, and Android Headlines.

Magic Pro 13 draws top media honors for hardware-software integration

The drawing pad earned top recognition at IFA 2026, with media outlets citing its seamlessly integrated hardware-software ecosystem. TechRadar specifically praised the device's industry-leading hardware-level Drawing Display Mode, which delivers low latency and native color output through a single-cable connection. The feature allows artists to switch between a standalone drawing pad and a secondary display without additional setup.

Warsaw and Istanbul – September 16, 2026 -- POWTEK Group deployed three of its manufacturing brands across two European trade shows in September, with KALTEC exhibiting HVAC systems at Heating Tech Expo 2026 in Warsaw while MORRTOP and X-CRAFTER presented kitchen appliances at Zuchex International Home and Kitchenware Exhibition in Istanbul.

POWTEK operates 12 production lines with capacity for 2 million units annually

The Group's new manufacturing base is now fully operational, adding intelligent production lines that hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. POWTEK, founded in 2003, currently supplies customers across more than 50 countries and regions as a manufacturing partner to established international brands.

Indianapolis – September 16, 2026 -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has completed its acquisition of AtaiBeckley Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing rapid-acting neuroplastogens for mental health conditions.

Deal adds BPL-003 to Lilly's neuroscience pipeline for treatment-resistant depression

The acquisition brings Lilly control of AtaiBeckley's lead investigational program, BPL-003, targeting patients with treatment-resistant depression who have not responded to multiple prior therapies. AtaiBeckley shareholders approved the transaction at a special meeting held ahead of closing.

Boca Raton, Fla. – – September 16, 2026 -- A twenty-year shift in how industrial equipment is owned is now being tested on grid-scale batteries, as NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMAD) applies a rental-fleet model to utility-grade energy storage while established equipment lessors post record quarterly numbers built on the same logic.

Camden, N.J. – September 16, 2026 -- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the United States, joined the City of Camden for the sixth consecutive year to install 2,977 American flags at RCA Pier Park, one for each life lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

American Water and Camden mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a flag memorial

The ceremony, held adjacent to American Water's Camden headquarters, included a wreath dedication, a moment of silence and a siren salute. Employee volunteers from American Water and the City of Camden worked alongside first responders to place the flags at the park.

Nashville, Tenn. – September 16, 2026 -- Proudly Human, the international certification body for human-created content, has appointed Alexander Gow as Managing Director, North America, effective August 17, 2026.

Gow brings dual credentials from journalism and music to the certification fight

Gow is an ARIA Award-winning songwriter and previously served as Head of Audio at The Australian Financial Review, where his work earned a Walkley Award. Based in Nashville, he has already begun operating across New York, Washington D.C. and Atlanta to build out the company's North American presence.

Taipei – September 16, 2026 -- The 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) will open its doors September 17-19 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, gathering 435 exhibitors from 18 countries to present 1,039 technologies under the theme "AI-Powered Innovation | Driving a Sustainable Future."

Twelve government agencies co-organize the three-day event

The expo is jointly organized by 12 government bodies, including the Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Science and Technology Council, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Digital Affairs, National Development Council, Academia Sinica, and Ministry of Sports.

New York – September 16, 2026 -- UrgentIQ has secured a $15 million Series A growth investment from Five Elms Capital to expand its AI-native electronic medical record platform for urgent care centers.

Five Elms Capital backs UrgentIQ's push beyond EMR into full clinical-financial platform

The funding will accelerate UrgentIQ's roadmap into a unified system covering AI-powered documentation, automated coding, revenue cycle management, insurance verification, and checkout. Founder and CEO Nat Gibbs built the platform specifically for urgent care workflows, distinguishing it from legacy EMRs adapted from hospital or primary care settings.

Stockholm – September 16, 2026 -- Husqvarna Group has become the first robotics company to secure Conditional Approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for foreign-manufactured advanced robotic devices, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for its U.S. expansion.

FCC exempts four Husqvarna mower platforms from national security covered list

The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announced the approval on September 9, 2026, covering four Automower platforms: the 305V iQ, 310V iQ, 420V iQ and 440V iQ. The decision follows the FCC's August 2026 publication of a covered list identifying communications equipment deemed a national security risk; the Conditional Approval exempts these specific Husqvarna platforms, along with models already sold in the U.S., from that list.

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- Triple B Media has struck a partnership with Silver Sports & Entertainment to operate SLVR, a new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel programmed by the Los Angeles Kings and its AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign.

SLVR launches across three major streaming platforms simultaneously

The channel is now live on Samsung TV Plus, Prime Video and Plex, with additional distributor deals described as forthcoming. Los Angeles-area viewers will get select preseason and regular-season Kings games, while national audiences gain access to Kings news, NHL content, Eisbaren Berlin hockey from Germany, Nippon Baseball from Japan and Major Arena Soccer League programming.