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Sol de Janeiro Signs NWSL Stars Rodman, Rudd as Ambassadors

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Sol de Janeiro Signs NWSL Stars Rodman, Rudd as Ambassadors

NEW YORK – September 18, 2026 -- Sol de Janeiro has named Washington Spirit and U.S. Women's National Team players Trinity Rodman and Tara Rudd as brand ambassadors, expanding a multi-year partnership that already made the Brazilian-inspired beauty company the NWSL club's Official Body Care and Celebration Partner.

SQC Names Ex-GlobalFoundries CFO Hollister to Lead Finance

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SQC Names Ex-GlobalFoundries CFO Hollister to Lead Finance

Sydney – September 18, 2026 -- Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) has appointed semiconductor finance veteran John Hollister as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 17, 2026, as the Sydney-based quantum computing manufacturer scales its commercial roadmap.

Hollister brings 25 years of semiconductor finance leadership to SQC's growth push

Hollister previously served as CFO of GlobalFoundries, one of the world's largest semiconductor foundries. He spent two decades at Silicon Labs, including 11 years as CFO, and held earlier roles at Cicada Semiconductor and Cirrus Logic. Based in the U.S., his mandate at SQC covers capital formation, financial planning, worldwide accounting, M&A, tax and investor relations.

Sensei, Zentist Partner to Automate Dental EOB and Denial Management

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Sensei, Zentist Partner to Automate Dental EOB and Denial Management

Atlanta – September 18, 2026 -- Sensei, a Carestream Dental brand, has partnered with Zentist to deploy AI-powered remittance automation across dental practice management platforms serving U.S. dental service organizations, multi-location groups, and independent practices.

Zentist's Remit AI platform covers up to 1,500 payer and plan configurations

The tool digitizes and organizes Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERAs) from 160 payers directly, with expanded access to as many as 1,500 payers and plans through Zentist's clearinghouse network. Billing teams currently rely on manual logins across dozens of individual payer portals to locate EOBs and resolve denied claims, a process the partnership aims to consolidate into a single dashboard.

Caracal Hires 34-Year Veteran Jim Wheeler as VP of National Sales

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Caracal Hires 34-Year Veteran Jim Wheeler as VP of National Sales

Detroit – September 18, 2026 -- Caracal Products & Services has appointed Jim Wheeler, a healthcare sales strategist with more than 34 years of industry experience, as its new Vice President of National Sales.

Wheeler brings three decades of health system account management to Caracal's distribution business

Wheeler most recently supported business development and sales at Concordance Healthcare Solutions, where he worked with integrated health systems across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, providing consulting services aimed at reducing costs and increasing revenue for those systems.

Caracal CEO says hire targets deeper customer alignment on medical products

Caracal President and CEO Donald Roberts said Wheeler's health care sales background positions him to work closely with customers on product selection suited to their operating environments.

MemryX, Lenovo Sign MOU to Scale Sovereign Edge AI in Saudi Arabia

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MemryX, Lenovo Sign MOU to Scale Sovereign Edge AI in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – September 18, 2026 -- MemryX and Lenovo have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand sovereign edge AI deployments across Saudi Arabia, building on joint platforms already running in the Kingdom's infrastructure and industrial sectors.

Joint hardware platform already processes data at construction and port sites

The collaboration pairs the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 rugged edge server with the MemryX Cascade 100P AI accelerator to process video and sensor data on site, reducing latency and dependence on centralized, power-intensive data-center infrastructure. One live deployment runs real-time construction safety analytics, including personal protective equipment compliance and site safety event detection. A second deployment operates inside a port environment, running compliance and monitoring workloads across the operator's existing camera infrastructure without disrupting operations.

Sabre Upsizes Secured Notes Offering to $1.35 Billion

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Sabre Upsizes Secured Notes Offering to $1.35 Billion

Southlake, Texas – September 18, 2026 -- Sabre Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary, Sabre Financial Borrower, LLC, priced an upsized private offering of $1.35 billion in 9.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2032, increased from an initial $1.1 billion target. The Nasdaq-listed travel technology firm (SABR) expects the transaction to close on September 28, 2026.

KSAT to Operate Ground Services for NASA's 2028 EAGLE-VSWIR Mission

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KSAT to Operate Ground Services for NASA's 2028 EAGLE-VSWIR Mission

Paris – September 18, 2026 -- Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) has been selected by Intuitive Machines to provide ground station and satellite operations support for NASA's EAGLE VSWIR mission, targeted for launch in 2028.

KSAT will operate the IM 300 spacecraft carrying JPL's VSWIR instrument

The Explorer for Artemis Geology, Lunar, and Earth mission will host NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Visible to Shortwave Infrared instrument aboard Intuitive Machines' IM 300 spacecraft. The sensor will measure ground and water temperature, snow reflectivity, active geologic processes, vegetation traits, and algal biomass, while also testing technology relevant to future lunar and Mars exploration.

Silicon Labs to Unveil New IoT Chips at Works With Summit 2026

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Silicon Labs to Unveil New IoT Chips at Works With Summit 2026

Austin, Texas – September 18, 2026 -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) will unveil new products with what it calls new-to-industry performance during the keynote of its seventh annual Works With Summit, scheduled for October 6-7 at ACL Live at the Moody Theater and the company's Austin headquarters.

CEO Matt Johnson leads October 7 keynote with CTO and software chief

Silicon Labs President and CEO Matt Johnson will open the October 7 keynote, joined by Daniel Cooley, senior vice president and chief technology officer, and Manish Kothari, senior vice president of software development. The executives will outline the technology, AI tools and ecosystem collaboration required to scale intelligent connected systems as devices become more deeply integrated into homes, businesses and infrastructure.

BRP's Ski-Doo Snow PASS Grants Top CAD $1.5M for Trail Access

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BRP's Ski-Doo Snow PASS Grants Top CAD $1.5M for Trail Access

Valcourt, QC – September 18, 2026 -- BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOO) has awarded grants of up to $5,000 each to more than 50 snowmobile clubs across North America through its 2026 Ski-Doo Snow PASS program, pushing cumulative program funding past CAD $1.5 million since its launch.

Grants target trail infrastructure and access preservation

The 2026 funding round supports projects including bridge repairs, signage upgrades, volunteer recruitment and initiatives to introduce new riders to the sport. The awards, distributed with support from Ski-Doo's dealer network, go to grassroots organizations that maintain the trail systems underpinning the snowmobiling industry.

Gap Inc. Names Forerunner's Kirsten Green to Board of Directors

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Gap Inc. Names Forerunner's Kirsten Green to Board of Directors

San Francisco – September 18, 2026 -- Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has appointed Kirsten Green, founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Forerunner, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Green brings a two-decade track record backing consumer-facing disruptors

Since founding Forerunner in 2012, Green has partnered with more than 100 companies from seed stage through scale, including OURA, Chime, Hims & Hers, Faire, Wispr Flow, Suno, Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, and Town. Under her leadership, Forerunner has raised nearly $3 billion from institutional investors.

Caturus Doubles Commonwealth LNG Capacity With 7.75 Mtpa Expansion

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Caturus Doubles Commonwealth LNG Capacity With 7.75 Mtpa Expansion

Houston – September 18, 2026 -- Caturus LLC has unveiled a five-train, 7.75 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) expansion of its Commonwealth LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a move that would nearly double the site's planned capacity to approximately 17.25 Mtpa.

Expansion follows a $9.75 billion financing close four months after final investment decision

The expansion comes just four months after Caturus reached final investment decision on the original six-train, 9.5 Mtpa Commonwealth LNG facility, which closed $9.75 billion in base project financing. Construction on that base project is on schedule for 2030 operations, with 8.5 Mtpa of its 9.5 Mtpa capacity already locked under long-term sale and purchase agreements.

NY Plumbing Association Donates $121,500 to Feeding Families Foundation

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NY Plumbing Association Donates $121,500 to Feeding Families Foundation

New Haven, Conn. – September 18, 2026 -- Feeding Families Foundation has received a $121,500 donation from the Association of Contracting Plumbers City of New York Inc. (ACP), proceeds from the trade group's annual "Plumbing Industry Day" Charity Golf Outing at Old Westbury Golf & Country Club.

ACP's charity golf outing raises six-figure sum for hospital meal program

The event brought together members of New York's plumbing and contracting industry for a full scramble across the club's three nine-hole courses, followed by a cocktail reception, dinner and charity presentation. Robert Greenberg, President of ACP, said the association wanted to back an organization with "a clear mission and a proven ability to turn support into results."

STAK Inc. Sets October 9 Shareholder Meetings in Changzhou

Changzhou – September 18, 2026 -- STAK Inc. (Nasdaq: STAK) will convene a Class A ordinary shareholders meeting followed immediately by an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on October 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time, the oilfield equipment manufacturer announced.

Both meetings will be held at STAK's Changzhou executive office

The gatherings are scheduled at Building 11, 8th Floor, No. 6 Beitanghe East Road, Tianning District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China 213000. The Class A Meeting will take place first, with the EGM following at the same location.

Voting rights are tied to a September 4, 2026 record date

Holders of Class A ordinary shares of par value USD0.001 each as of the close of business on September 4, 2026 are entitled to notice of and voting rights at the Class A Meeting. All registered shareholders of record on that date qualify to attend and vote at the EGM.

University of Phoenix Signs Transfer Deal with York Technical College

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University of Phoenix Signs Transfer Deal with York Technical College

Phoenix – September 18, 2026 -- University of Phoenix has signed a new articulation agreement with York Technical College, giving eligible graduates of the South Carolina community college a defined transfer pathway into the university's online bachelor's degree programs.

University accepts up to 90 transfer credits under new pact

Under the agreement, eligible York Technical College students can apply up to 87 transfer credits toward many bachelor's degree programs at University of Phoenix, with select programs allowing up to 90 credits. The deal adds to a network the university describes as more than 500 articulation agreements with community colleges nationwide, alongside transfer credit acceptance from over 5,000 accredited institutions.

Sabre Launches $250M Tender Offer Backed by $1.35B Note Sale

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Sabre Launches $250M Tender Offer Backed by $1.35B Note Sale

Southlake, Texas – September 18, 2026 -- Sabre Corporation (Nasdaq: SABR) has commenced additional tender offers through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sabre GLBL Inc. to repurchase outstanding securities for cash, capping the aggregate purchase price at $250 million.

Sabre GLBL sets a September 24 deadline for bondholders to tender securities

The tender offers expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on September 24, 2026, unless extended or terminated early. Holders must validly tender by that deadline to receive the purchase price plus accrued and unpaid interest, with settlement expected on September 28, 2026. Withdrawal rights also close at the same September 24 deadline.

YYForce Net Assets Surge 85% to $25.2M on Debt Reduction

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YYForce Net Assets Surge 85% to $25.2M on Debt Reduction

Singapore – September 18, 2026 -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) reported unaudited net assets of approximately $25.2 million as of June 30, 2026, an 85% increase from $13.6 million at year-end 2025, driven primarily by a reduction in total liabilities.

Total assets climb to $38.0 million as liabilities shrink

The Singapore-headquartered AI workforce management and integrated facility management (IFM) provider disclosed total assets of approximately $38.0 million, up from $34.3 million at fiscal year-end 2025. Based on 3,201,764 Class A ordinary shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026, the figures translate to $11.88 in total assets per share and $7.87 in net assets per share. The company attributed the liability reduction to strategic balance sheet management during the first half of 2026.

Identiv Sells IoT Assets to Trackonomy, Rebrands as INVE Technologies

Santa Ana, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Identiv, Inc. has closed the sale of its legacy IoT business assets and Identiv brand name to Trackonomy Systems, Inc., completing a transaction that triggers the company's rename to INVE Technologies, Inc. Shares continue trading on Nasdaq under the ticker "INVE."

Company receives $50 million in Trackonomy preferred equity

Upon closing, INVE Technologies received $50 million in Trackonomy preferred equity, subject to post-closing adjustment. The two companies are working toward a definitive strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on software opportunities built on Trackonomy's physical AI platform, though terms remain unfinalized.

Charter Declares $0.4375 Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock

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Charter Declares $0.4375 Quarterly Dividend on Preferred Stock

Stamford, Conn. – September 18, 2026 -- Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR, CHTRP) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43750001 per share on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable October 15, 2026 to holders of record as of September 30, 2026.

Preferred shares trace back to the Liberty Broadband acquisition

The 7,183,812 shares of Charter Preferred Stock outstanding were issued when each share of Liberty Broadband Corporation's Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock converted into a newly issued Charter Preferred share at the deal's effective time.

Preferred stock carries fixed 7% yield and 2039 redemption date

The Charter Preferred Stock carries a liquidation preference of $25 per share plus accrued but unpaid dividends, pays dividends quarterly at a 7% annual rate, and is mandatorily redeemable on March 9, 2039. Each share is entitled to 1/3 of a vote.

Braemar Hotels to Report Q3 2026 Earnings on November 4

Dallas – September 18, 2026 -- Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Braemar sets November 4 date for Q3 earnings release covering period ended September 30, 2026

The luxury hotel REIT confirmed the earnings release will be published in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website following the market close on the announced date. Braemar targets high-performance luxury urban and resort properties generating revenue per available room at least twice the U.S. national average, with a portfolio spanning the United States and U.S. territories in the Caribbean.

Hampton University Homecoming Set to Generate $8M-$10M for Coastal Virginia

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Hampton University Homecoming Set to Generate $8M-$10M for Coastal Virginia

Hampton, Va. – September 18, 2026 -- Hampton University's 2026 Homecoming, running October 18-25, is projected to generate between $8 million and $10 million in direct and indirect economic activity across Hampton and the surrounding Coastal Virginia region, according to the University.

Visitor traffic climbed sharply during the 2025 celebration

New analytics from Placer.ai show Hampton's campus generated approximately 96,000 visits from an estimated 40,800 visitors during the October 19-26, 2025 Homecoming period. Campus visits rose 16.5% year-over-year, while unique visitors increased 18.3%. The average visitor spent more than five hours in the campus area.