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Yiwu, China – September 16, 2026 -- CrossBoundary Energy's (CBE) 233 MW Kamoa solar project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached full-capacity grid connection and commercial operation, just 16 months after the power purchase agreement was signed.

Kamoa becomes Africa's first solar-plus-storage project to deliver round-the-clock baseload power

The project sits adjacent to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, one of the world's largest copper mining operations, replacing the diesel generation that remote African mines have historically relied on for continuous production.

Berlin – September 16, 2026 -- OneOdio wrapped a five-day showcase at IFA 2026 in Berlin, unveiling its Studio Max 2 and A70 Gen 2 professional headphones to DJs, creators and industry buyers at Hall 8.2, Booth 217.

Studio Max 2 delivers 9ms latency and 120-hour battery life for professional use

Built on OneOdio's third-generation Rapid Wireless+ technology, Studio Max 2 targets DJs and audio professionals with ultra-low 9ms latency and up to 120 hours of battery life, aimed at studio production and live performance settings.

A70 Gen 2 extends a platform that has sold over one million units

The successor to OneOdio's A70 line adds LDAC and Hi-Res Audio support with up to 72 hours of wireless playback, combining wired and wireless modes for use cases spanning DJ practice, home studios, gaming and daily commuting.

Denver – September 16, 2026 -- The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) has launched a Complimentary IASLC Full Membership program for healthcare professionals in World Bank-designated low-income and lower-middle-income economies, eliminating financial barriers to its global thoracic oncology network.

Board approves fee waiver to widen access to research and clinical resources

The IASLC Board of Directors approved the initiative this spring, extending full membership benefits at no cost to clinicians, researchers, nurses, allied health professionals and patient advocates in eligible countries. Eligibility is determined annually using World Bank country income classifications.

Beijing – September 16, 2026 -- China's Silk Road Maritime shipping network added 12 new routes at the 8th Silk Road Maritime International Cooperation Forum held in Xiamen from September 8-9, bringing the total to 160 named routes spanning 50 countries and 153 ports worldwide.

Gdansk becomes first European port with an officially named route

Poland's Gdansk Port, Europe's largest deep-water container terminal on the Baltic Sea, received its first officially designated Silk Road Maritime route at the forum. Zhang Bijun, chief representative of the Port of Gdansk Authority's Shanghai office, said Poland already handles roughly 80 percent of cargo entering the EU via the China-Europe Railway Express, and the new maritime route creates a two-way logistics channel that could speed Polish agricultural products and cosmetics into the Chinese market.

Berlin – September 16, 2026 -- Aignostics has opened early access to PathoSearch, a visual search engine that retrieves diagnosed reference pathology cases from a single screenshot of an H&E slide, targeting the rare and complex cases that make up as much as 20% of a pathologist's caseload.

Database already spans 310,000 slides across 300 diagnostic entities

PathoSearch currently references more than 310,000 whole slide images drawn from over 35,000 cases, covering 300-plus diagnostic entities and 27-plus organs. The system is on track to exceed one million whole slide images by general availability. Coverage follows the WHO Classification of Tumours, focusing on malignant tumours across five organ groups -- thoracic, digestive, soft tissue and bone, female genital, and urinary and male genital -- with full coverage of all WHO-classified malignancies planned.

Seoul – September 12, 2026 -- SystImmune, Inc. announced that new global Phase 1 data support 2.5 mg/kg D1D8 Q3W as the recommended Phase 3 dose for iza-bren (izalontamab brengitecan), a bispecific EGFRxHER3 antibody drug conjugate, in previously treated EGFR-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Randomized Phase 1 cohort confirms higher efficacy at the 2.5 mg/kg dose level

The abstract, presented in an oral session at the IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Seoul, South Korea, evaluated iza-bren across three dose levels in a randomized dose-expansion cohort. Patients enrolled had EGFR-mutated metastatic NSCLC and had previously received a third-generation EGFR inhibitor. Results showed promising antitumor activity with a manageable safety profile, with the highest efficacy observed at the 2.5 mg/kg dose.

Xiamen – September 16, 2026 -- More than 100,000 business participants and over 1,200 registered delegations from 129 countries and regions attended the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), held in Xiamen, Fujian, from September 8 to 11, 2026.

Forty-eight of the world's top 50 economies by GDP sent delegations to the fair.

Representatives from 30 international organizations joined government agencies and industrial enterprises for the event, underscoring sustained cross-border interest in Chinese investment channels despite global trade tensions.

Boston – September 16, 2026 -- PerZeption Inc. has secured a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Eye Institute to fund development of a new photostress recovery test for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition affecting an estimated 20 million people in the United States.

NEI Funds Photostress Recovery Test for Earlier AMD Detection

The award backs the project "Efficient Achromatic and Chromatic Photostress Recovery Assessment for Age-related Macular Degeneration," which will be carried out in collaboration with researchers at the Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research at the University of California, Irvine. The work targets how quickly vision recovers after bright-light exposure, a marker of macular health that can reveal functional deficits before they show up on standard acuity tests.

San Diego – September 16, 2026 -- ICW Group Insurance Companies joined thousands of volunteers across the United States to help pack an estimated 20 million meals for people facing food insecurity, marking the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 through a nationwide day of service organized by nonprofit 9/11 Day.

ICW Group deploys teams across five U.S. regions for the volunteer effort

Wilmington, Del. – September 16, 2026 -- The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has disqualified law firm HSF Kramer from representing Pleasants Power Station in its Chapter 11 proceedings, sustaining conflict-of-interest objections raised by Omnis Fuel Technologies and the Office of the United States Trustee.

Phoenix – September 16, 2026 -- University of Phoenix's College of Doctoral Studies will convene its 13th annual Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit on October 22-23, 2026, a fully online research conference featuring more than 90 research and scholarship presentations across disciplines.

Summit centers on research amid uncertainty and disruption

Co-sponsored by the Research and Scholarship Enterprise (RSE) and the College of Doctoral Studies, the event is themed "Research as Sense-Making in Times of Uncertainty" and titled "Exploring Scholarship, Society and Change." The interdisciplinary program addresses research practices during crisis and transition, methodological innovation amid data ambiguity, research ethics in high-stakes environments, and digital methods including artificial intelligence and algorithmic sense-making.

Los Angeles – September 16, 2026 -- Adventist Health White Memorial and Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello generate more than $1.2 billion in annual economic activity and support approximately 5,500 jobs across Los Angeles County, according to a new study.

Study quantifies hospitals' role as economic anchors serving 2.4 million residents

The analysis, conducted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), examined the two hospitals' functions as healthcare providers, employers, and community anchors. Combined, they serve more than 2.4 million residents across their primary and secondary service areas.

Washington – September 16, 2026 -- More than 200 sales and warehouse workers at Bimbo Bakeries have ratified a new six-year contract by a 90 percent vote, averting a strike that members had authorized earlier this month.

Workers authorized strike after pay dispute

Members of Teamsters Local 170 and Local 633 voted to strike after Bimbo Bakeries refused to offer area standard wages or real wage adjustments during negotiations. The threat of a walkout pushed the company back to the table with an improved offer.

New contract delivers wage gains and reduced health costs

The ratified six-year agreement includes pension improvements, wage increases, reduced health care costs, and job security protections for the bargaining unit. Jeff Padellaro, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 633 and Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference, said the workforce's determination forced Bimbo to recognize the Teamsters' contributions.

Houston – September 16, 2026 -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) will release third-quarter 2026 results after market close on October 27, 2026, followed by a conference call the next morning to discuss the figures with investors.

Executives to detail Q3 results covering the period ended September 30, 2026

Chairman, President and CEO Anthony G. Petrello and Chief Financial Officer Miguel A. Rodriguez will lead the call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Participants are advised to dial in 10 to 15 minutes early to secure a connection.

Replay access runs through November 4

A recording of the call will be available for one week, until 4:00 p.m. CT on November 4, 2026. Callers in North America can access the replay at (855) 669-9658, while international listeners should dial (412) 317-0088, using Conference Replay Entry Number 6139974.

Las Vegas – September 16, 2026 -- LV Petroleum LLC has appointed Jamie Hubbard as Senior Vice President of Construction and Maintenance, bringing more than 30 years of construction, maintenance, procurement and supply chain leadership to the travel center operator's executive team.

Hubbard joins from TravelCenters of America after leading construction and procurement functions

Hubbard previously served as SVP of Construction, Facilities, Environmental and Procurement at TravelCenters of America (TA). Earlier in his career, he spent eight years with Ascena Retail Group's Procurement Center of Excellence overseeing construction, maintenance and energy, and more than a decade at Burlington Coat Factory, including a stint as vice president of procurement.

Newark, Del. – September 16, 2026 -- Xanh Entertainment Inc. is pursuing a $2.5 million seed funding round to scale EscapeSquid, its platform linking virtual stationary cycling with fitness studios, local events and destination travel.

Xanh Entertainment targets $2.5 million to build fitness-to-travel infrastructure

John Phung, Founder and CEO of Xanh Entertainment Inc., said the proposed seed round is intended to fund technology development and partnerships across fitness, hospitality and travel sectors. The capital would support a model designed to move participants from at-home virtual rides into studio classes, local experiences, regional events and destination travel.

Lexington – – September 16, 2026 -- Kentucky American Water has completed water main replacement projects in the North Limestone, Euclid and Fontaine areas of Lexington, marking a significant infrastructure investment for the region's water distribution system.

City of Lexington to handle final paving and restoration work

With Kentucky American Water's construction finished, the City of Lexington will now perform final restoration and paving in the North Limestone and Fontaine Road areas. At the city's request, Kentucky American Water will handle paving on Euclid Avenue after Sept. 18.

Project replaces aging pipes to cut break risk and improve fire safety

The initiative replaced aging water infrastructure with modern mains intended to improve system resiliency, maintain fire safety, and reduce the risk of service interruptions. The company said the work required thousands of hours of planning, engineering and construction.

Miami – – September 16, 2026 -- Armor Health, a correctional healthcare provider that has served local detention facilities across the United States for more than 22 years, used the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks to reaffirm its operational commitment to law enforcement and corrections partners nationwide.

Armor Health ties its correctional healthcare mission to the legacy of first responders

The Miami-based company said its daily work delivering medical and mental health services inside correctional facilities is directly connected to the public safety community honored on the anniversary. Armor Health emphasized its role as a partner to sheriffs, wardens and corrections leaders who oversee incarcerated populations requiring consistent healthcare access.

Quebec – September 16, 2026 -- Devonian Health Group Inc. (TSXV: GSD) (OTCQB: DVHGF) expects its common shares and warrants to begin trading on NYSE American LLC as early as September 16, 2026, under the ticker symbols "DHGR" and "DHGR WS."

Devonian pursues dual listing tied to underwritten public offering

The proposed NYSE American listing is connected to an underwritten public offering of Devonian's common shares and warrants. The company will retain its existing listing on the TSX Venture Exchange and has reserved the symbol "DHGR" there, with plans to later change its TSXV ticker from "GSD" to "DHGR."

Listing remains contingent on NYSE American's final authorization

Trading commencement on NYSE American depends on market conditions and final approval of Devonian's listing application, as well as the company's continued compliance with exchange rules.

Westminster, Colo. – September 16, 2026 -- Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) will build a new two-line beverage can manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, India, expected to be operational in 2029, marking the company's third production site in the country.

Ball adds third India plant to existing Taloja and Sri City operations

The Uttar Pradesh greenfield facility joins Ball's established plants in Taloja, Maharashtra, and Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The company entered the Indian market in 2016 and has steadily expanded capacity to serve both global and domestic beverage brands.

Investment backed by customer contracts, expected to generate strong EVA

Ball said the project is supported by existing customer contracts and is expected to generate strong economic value added (EVA). The company noted the investment aligns with its guidance that capital expenditures will average depreciation and amortization over time.