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Toronto – September 24, 2026 -- Quarterhill Inc. (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF) has secured TOPAS 2505B registration for its TMB-13X multilane intersection radar, clearing the mandatory hurdle for deploying traffic signal detection technology in the United Kingdom.

TOPAS registration opens UK traffic signal market to Quarterhill's radar system

The approval allows Quarterhill to sell the TMB-13X to UK traffic signal controller manufacturers, system integrators and transport authorities. The product is now available for order.

Tokyo – September 24, 2026 -- TIER IV, the developer of the open-source Autoware autonomous driving platform, has released a reference design for autonomous racing kart systems on a public GitHub repository, providing a common technical foundation used by 240 teams and roughly 600 participants in Japan's Autonomous Driving AI Challenge.

240 teams built on a shared open-source foundation during the JSAE-organized competition

The Autonomous Driving AI Challenge, organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE), ran from July to September 2026, with qualifying and final rounds using TIER IV's reference design as the baseline development platform. Final rounds took place September 19-20, 2026, combining simulation-based and real-world vehicle challenges with racing karts.

Tokyo – September 24, 2026 -- transcosmos inc. has committed employee mentors to a six-month youth support program run with nonprofit SANKAKUSHA, part of a Collaborative Growth Society initiative led by KEIZAI DOYUKAI, the Japan Association of Corporate Executives.

transcosmos employees will mentor young people aged 15 to 25 for approximately six months

Under the program, transcosmos staff will hold regular dialogue sessions with young people supported by SANKAKUSHA, a nonprofit focused on individuals who cannot rely on parents or other adult caregivers. The mentoring extends beyond short-term employment placement, aiming instead to connect each participant with a working adult they can consult as they weigh future options.

San Diego – – September 24, 2026 -- Industrious, in partnership with GANMI, is adding roughly 27,000 square feet to its Core Columbia workplace at 401 W A St in downtown San Diego, doubling the footprint to approximately 54,000 square feet. Members will gain access to the expanded space starting June 2027.

Expansion targets rising demand from defense, AI and life sciences startups

GANMI and Industrious cite sustained high occupancy at the existing location as the driver for the expansion, particularly among startups and growing companies in defense, artificial intelligence, life sciences and medical devices — sectors where San Diego has built a strong innovation cluster. The expanded space will add 305 office seats and 50 access seats.

Henderson, Nevada – September 24, 2026 -- Gaming Compliance International (GCI) has appointed Tim Miller, former Executive Director of Policy and Research at the UK Gambling Commission, as Strategic Advisor to guide its regulatory strategy and international expansion.

Miller brings a decade of UK regulatory experience to GCI's global growth push

Miller spent 10 years at the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) before founding GamReg Consulting, an advisory practice focused on gaming regulation. GCI becomes one of Miller's first clients under the new venture, where he will work directly with GCI CEO Matt Holt to shape product development and regulatory policy through a former regulator's lens.

Singapore – September 24, 2026 -- Reconova (07656.HK) unveiled its embodied AI airport robotics lineup at PTE Asia 2026 in Singapore on September 23-24, targeting a projected US$240 billion airport infrastructure investment cycle across Asia and the Middle East over the next decade, according to ACI data.

Reconova showcases baggage transfer robot and passenger processing tech to Asian airport operators

The company presented its AntOne baggage transfer robot alongside intelligent passenger processing solutions, drawing interest from airport operators and aviation stakeholders attending the inaugural Asian edition of Passenger Terminal Expo. The exhibits demonstrated Reconova's full-stack embodied intelligence architecture, spanning visual perception, cognition, reasoning, and execution, with vision foundation models and visual agents as core capabilities.

Hsinchu – September 24, 2026 -- M31 Technology and Ambiq have jointly developed a Foundation IP solution on TSMC's N12e process that cuts leakage power by approximately 50% for always-on edge AI and AIoT chips, the companies announced at the TSMC 2026 North America Open Innovation Platform Ecosystem Forum.

Joint IP stack targets tightening power and area budgets for wearables and AIoT

The solution pairs an optimized SPSRAM memory compiler with an ultra-low-leakage standard-cell library built specifically for Ambiq's chip platforms. As SoC designs add more embedded intelligence, power targets have tightened while die-size limits and tape-out schedules remain fixed, pushing designers toward foundation-level efficiency gains rather than late-stage fixes.

New York – September 24, 2026 -- The Appeal of Conscience Foundation presented Raj Subramaniam, President and CEO of FedEx Corporation, with the Appeal of Conscience Award at its 61st Annual Gala at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Rabbi Arthur Schneier honors FedEx CEO for global trade leadership

Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation, cited Subramaniam's international leadership and his role in connecting people worldwide through logistics innovation. Schneier, who founded the interfaith coalition in 1965, also received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the same gala for his decades-long work on religious freedom and interfaith cooperation.

Boca Raton, Fla. – September 24, 2026 -- Immersive Wisdom Inc. unveiled Immersive Wisdom 5 at AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference, a platform update designed to unite browser-based users, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) operators and personnel on ultra-low-bandwidth, disconnected, intermittent, limited (DDIL) networks inside a single collaborative workspace.

New browser interface functions as a bridge to disconnected tactical edge users

The lightweight browser client enables low-bandwidth data access from headquarters down to forward operating locations, connecting participants with teams running Immersive Wisdom's native application in constrained COOP/PACE communications environments, including scenarios with no connectivity at all.

New York City – September 24, 2026 -- The Trans-Atlantic Cotton Partnership (TACP), a new trade initiative shipping traceable U.S.-grown cotton directly to African manufacturers, launched during the UN General Assembly in New York City before private sector, investor, and government representatives.

Lesotho's Prime Minister Frames TACP as Industrial Bridge Between Continents

Prime Minister Sam Matekane delivered the keynote address, describing the initiative as an opportunity to build a productive industrial relationship connecting the U.S. and Africa beyond a simple cotton trading arrangement.

Jakarta – September 24, 2026 -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) reported net profit of IDR 31.2 trillion for the second quarter of 2026, up 17.5% year on year, driven by double-digit growth in assets, loans and financing.

BRI net profit climbs 17.5% as loans surge past IDR 1.6 quadrillion

On a consolidated basis, BRI's assets reached IDR 2,352 trillion, an 11.7% year-on-year increase, while loans and financing rose 16.2% to IDR 1,646 trillion. Third-party funds grew 6.7% to IDR 1,581 trillion, net interest income increased 9.9% to IDR 80.5 trillion, and pre-provision operating profit rose 12.8% to IDR 65.7 trillion.

BRI President Director Hery Gunardi said the results show the bank's transformation program is starting to deliver returns, with growth increasingly built on stronger fundamentals rather than volume alone.

Boulder, Colo. – September 24, 2026 -- Ultimate Longevity Center (ULC), a Sequel Brands franchise with more than 300 territories sold globally, will host two free live events with human performance expert Gary Brecka in Colorado on Sunday, October 4.

ULC schedules back-to-back Colorado events after strong Los Angeles turnout

Brecka will appear at Macky Auditorium in Boulder at 10:30 AM MT and at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver at 3:30 PM MT, both hosted by ULC in collaboration with Ultimate Human. The dates follow his August appearance at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, which drew thousands of attendees.

SYDNEY – September 24, 2026 -- Humanforce has been named a Major Contender in Everest Group's Workforce Management Products PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and the Human Capital Management (HCM) Platforms Mid-market PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026, with Everest Group positioning the company highest among Major Contenders for vision and capability in workforce management.

Everest Group ranks Humanforce highest among Major Contenders for workforce management vision and capability

The dual recognition covers both specialist workforce management software and broader mid-market HCM platforms. Humanforce serves more than 1,500 customers and one million employees across over 90 countries, spanning aged care, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, retail, events and travel sectors.

Oakland, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on common stock.

Payment date set for November 13, 2026

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 28, 2026 will receive the payout on November 13, 2026.

Clorox maintains history of consistent dividend payments

The company cited a long-standing track record of regular dividend distributions and annual increases to shareholders.

Washington, D.C. – September 24, 2026 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a supplemental agreement with Boeing to add 787-10 Dreamliner and 737-8 MAX airplanes to its fleet, deepening a partnership that already spans the 787, 777 and 737 Next-Generation families.

Biman locks in fleet renewal with proven Boeing commonality

The agreement builds on Biman's existing operational base of 787, 777 and 737NG aircraft, which connect Bangladesh to hubs in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe. Rumee A Hossain, chairman of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, said the order responds to specific requirements in the carrier's fleet plan and reflects confidence built through years of working with Boeing on delivery and support arrangements.

Newcastle – September 24, 2026 -- Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group Pty Ltd (NCIG) has concluded a cash tender offer for its outstanding 4.400% Guaranteed Senior Secured Notes due 2027, setting a Tender Offer Consideration of US$993.11 per US$1,000 of principal validly tendered.

Offer expired September 23 with all valid tenders set for acceptance

The offer, launched under an Offer to Purchase dated September 8, 2026, closed at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on September 23, 2026, with withdrawal rights lapsing at the same moment. Global Bondholder Services Corporation, acting as tender and information agent, confirmed that a portion of the outstanding notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn as of the expiration deadline. NCIG said it expects to accept for purchase all securities validly tendered and not withdrawn.

San Francisco – September 24, 2026 -- Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and Meta (NASDAQ: META) announced an expansion of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across Meta's device and platform ecosystem, including Meta AI glasses, Instagram, and an upcoming VR headset.

Meta AI glasses become first global consumer device to capture audio in Dolby Atmos

Unveiled at Meta Connect, Meta AI glasses allow users to record moments in Dolby Atmos and share them directly on Instagram. The rollout builds on last year's launch of Dolby Vision on Instagram, extending Dolby's immersive audio format into everyday content capture for the first time on a mass-market wearable.

Tokyo – September 24, 2026 -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503) has dosed the first patient in a Phase 3 study evaluating setidegrasib, an investigational KRAS G12D-targeted protein degrader, against docetaxel in previously treated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients carrying the KRAS G12D mutation.

Trial targets patients who progressed on chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitors

The randomized, open-label study will enroll approximately 356 patients across multiple countries whose locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC has progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Dual primary endpoints are progression-free survival, assessed by blinded independent central review, and overall survival.

St. Louis – September 24, 2026 -- Novaclad has released a free iOS app that measures a kitchen with an iPhone's LiDAR sensor, prices a countertop from a fabricator's own catalog, and routes the job to a local shop in about five minutes, replacing a quoting process that has traditionally taken days.

The app is the first consumer product built on Novaclad's AI-LiDAR measurement engine and marks the initial piece of the company's planned Fabrication Cloud, a network intended to connect homeowners directly to local fabricators of countertops, cabinetry, tile and millwork.

New York – September 24, 2026 -- People Incorporated (NASDAQ: PPLI) has withdrawn its proposal to acquire all public shares of MGM Resorts International, ending a bid to take the casino and hospitality operator private.

Diller cites unresolved deal terms as reason for retreat

Chairman and Senior Executive Barry Diller said the company "didn't feel the mix was coming together" as hoped and opted against pursuing a going-private transaction at this time.

People Incorporated retains 27% stake worth 66.8 million shares

The company confirmed it continues to hold 66.8 million MGM Resorts shares, representing approximately 27% of the company, and expressed continued confidence in MGM management and its business outlook.