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Lyric, which provides healthcare decision intelligence for payment accuracy, today announced that leading health plans are using advanced orchestration capabilities to power intelligent payment recommendations. Delivered through the Lyric42 platform, these capabilities coordinate decisions across rules, workflows, and payment accuracy products.

Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the cloud storage platform for the AI era, today announced an agreement with CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV), The Essential Cloud for AI™.

Locus Robotics, the leader in Flexibility-First Warehouse Automation, today announced that a cold-storage hardware modification developed for HelloFresh has enabled the world's leading meal kit company to expand chilled fulfillment capacity from 100 SKUs to 500 SKUs—a fivefold increase that supports greater meal variety and new revenue opportunities across the HelloFresh brand portfolio.

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, today announced plans to open a new Optics and Photonics Design Center in Dallas, Texas, further expanding the company’s U.S.‑based engineering footprint and accelerating development of next‑generation Neural I/o™ technology for the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market.

Willow Wealth today announced that Larry Greenberg has been named President, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Mitchell Caplan. Greenberg will lead the company's customer experience as the platform reaches more than 500,000 members and deepens its roster of institutional partners. He reunites with Caplan, the partner with whom he built and sold two financial companies, Telebanc Financial (to E*TRADE) and Jefferson National (to Nationwide).

ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “company”), a leading provider of non-lithium energy storage solutions, today announced strong early customer engagement for its planned U.S.-made sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) offering, focused on short- and medium-duration applications that have historically been served by lithium-ion systems.

Allium, the leading blockchain data platform for enterprises, today announced it has raised $40 million in Series B funding led by Amplify Partners, with participation from existing investors Kleiner Perkins and Theory Ventures. Amplify’s David Beyer will join the Board as part of the investment.

DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: DMAC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction and acute ischemic stroke, today announced the dosing of the first two patients in an investigator-sponsored Phase 2 trial evaluating DM199 (rinvecalinase alfa) for the treatment of fetal growth restriction (FGR). This is the first clinical evaluation of DM199 in FGR. The open-label, single-arm study is designed to evaluate three dose levels of DM199 in up to 30 patients with early-onset FGR.

Homebuyers are battling for homes in New York City suburbs and the Bay Area, pushing up prices, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Finance of America Reverse LLC (“FOA” or the “Company”), the nation’s leading provider of home equity-based financing solutions for modern retirement, today announced the appointments of three senior leaders to its leadership team across brand, communications and product: Colm Murphy joins as Chief Brand Officer, Jordan Baucum as Senior Vice President of Communications, and Mike Urban as Chief Product Officer.

As organizations of all sizes increasingly adopt AI assistants to handle routine tasks, workforce intelligence remains one of the last major data sources isolated from business decision-making. Today, Prodoscore, a leading provider of employee productivity and data intelligence software, announced the launch of the Prodoscore MCP server, enabling enterprise AI assistants to query workforce intelligence alongside data from any connected business tool and surface answers that no single platform could provide on its own.

10Pearls, an AI-native digital engineering partner helping enterprises realize business value from AI through strategy, engineering, adoption, and governance, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized the company on its 2026 Solution Provider 500 list for the fourth time.

Alpha Cognition Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOG) (“Alpha Cognition”, or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for debilitating neurodegenerative disorders, today announced changes to its Board of Directors. Robert Wills has been elected Chairman of the Board, succeeding Len Mertz, who has retired from the Board after years of dedicated service and leadership.

RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global partner for insights, services and transaction solutions, today announced that IAA has launched a new Market Alliance in El Salvador with Matus International. The alliance supports IAA’s ongoing international growth strategy by expanding access to its global digital marketplace for customers throughout Central America.

The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised AutoCanada Inc. (“AutoCanada”) (TSX: ACQ) on the sale of Toyota of Lincolnwood in Lincolnwood, Ill., to Serra Automotive. The transaction closed June 22.

Prescient National, a national workers’ comp carrier, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Haar to its Board of Directors effective May 13, 2026. Haar is a nationally respected insurance executive and former CEO of AF Group with decades of executive leadership experience in the insurance industry.

Vital Capital Partners, a healthcare real estate investment manager and joint venture partner of the sponsor, has filed a supplement raising the distribution information contained in the offering documents for its affiliated HPA – Vital Medical Dallas TX DST, reflecting an increase from 5.35% to approximately 6.04% of equity, effective June 1, 2026. The changes are based on assumptions set forth in the offering documents, and are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to change, and actual results may differ materially.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments and management consulting, will announce second quarter financial results via news release on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, before the market opens. The news release will be available on the Company’s website.

Charles Schwab was named to The Civic 50 by Points of Light for the 10th consecutive year, recognizing the firm as one of the most community-minded companies in the United States.

Ambiq Micro, Inc. ("Ambiq®"), a technology leader in ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions for edge AI, today announced heliaCORE™, the foundational software layer powering its HELIA™ Edge AI ecosystem. Built specifically for Apollo SoCs, heliaCORE provides optimized AI kernels, broad operator acceleration, and production-scale validation to help developers bring AI-enabled products to market faster on resource-constrained edge devices.

Europastry, a global leader in the frozen bakery sector, has reached an agreement to acquire Highland Baking Company, a family-owned U.S. producer of premium breads for the foodservice channel.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired The Ensign Group, Inc. securities and experienced significant financial losses.

Elevance Health today announced advancements in how it helps streamline clinical review and create a simpler, faster, and more connected experience for care providers and members through Health OS.

Enigma Networks®, the pioneer of Zero Trust for Internal Networks (ZTNX), today announced that Clutch Health has selected Enigma AI™ to strengthen continuous security monitoring, automate security operations, and streamline compliance reporting across its AI-powered patient engagement and loyalty platform.

Williams Realty Partners, a York, Maine-based real estate team brokered by Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty, has been named the #1 large real estate team in Maine by sales volume in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings. Based on 2025 sales data, the team reported $154.84 million in sales volume and more than 218 sales, earning the top statewide ranking by volume and the #2 statewide ranking by sales.

Rapalogix Health, a biotechnology company advancing a science-first approach to cellular longevity and skin health, today announced the closing of a $20 million Series A financing co-led by GordonMD Global Investments® LP (“GordonMD”) — the Beverly Hills-based physician-led biopharma investment firm — and Woodline Partners. The round reflects GordonMD’s conviction that mechanism-driven platforms in dermatology represent a compelling and underserved frontier in biopharma. Proceeds will fund the national commercial expansion of Re-Q Health and IND-enabling development of RLX-202, the company’s prescription therapeutic lead candidate for aesthetic dermatology.

LQR House Inc. (the “Company” or “LQR House”) (NASDAQ:YHC) today confirmed that it is in advanced negotiations with ByteDance regarding a strategic relationship spanning ByteDance’s artificial intelligence vertical, the family of enterprise AI models and infrastructure built by one of the world’s largest technology companies.

GMS Inc. (“GMS”) announced today that it has acquired the assets of Central Materials, a leading distributor of stucco, EIFS, stone, masonry and related cladding products with two locations serving South Texas’s Rio Grande Valley.

Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the execution of two Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) contracts with the cities of Baytown and Shenandoah, Texas, representing a combined investment of more than $5 million in modernized water system technology.

Alliant Insurance Services has added Yana Jones as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group, expanding the firm’s benefits consulting capabilities in Indiana and across the region. Jones will work with employers to design benefits programs that align with business objectives, strengthen workforce retention, and support long-term growth.

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SIEM 2026 Vendor Assessment.1 We believe this recognition reflects how CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM is transforming security operations at global scale, as organizations replace legacy SIEMs to build the agentic SOC on the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform.

Vonlane, the premium motor coach service known for transforming short-haul travel, announced the relaunch of its Dallas-Oklahoma City route based on overwhelming passenger requests to cross the Red River. Bookings open today with service beginning on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Mary Kay Inc., the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, has once again been named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World1 by Euromonitor International, sustaining its legacy of excellence for the fourth consecutive year.

As communities across the country prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Dash In is helping guests make the most of their summer travel with a week of special offers designed to fuel every stop along the way.

SmartBear, helping teams build, test, and ship quality software at AI speed and scale, today announced that COCC, a leading provider of core banking technology and services for community banks and credit unions, has become the first enterprise customer to migrate to and deploy the newly integrated QMetry and Reflect capabilities. By connecting AI-driven test automation (Reflect) with enterprise test reporting and management (QMetry) in a single workflow, COCC now has full visibility into its end-to-end testing lifecycle in order to accelerate application test automation while maintaining test reporting, governance, and application integrity.

ClickUp today announced the launch of Brain2, a fundamental reimagining of its core AI platform. Brain2 is the first AI with full awareness of all of your company’s knowledge: every task, doc, decision, relationship, and conversation, structured and ready to work, powering every answer and execution across every team. No setup, no syncing, no starting cold.

America250, the nonpartisan congressional commission planning the nation’s landmark 250th anniversary, has officially launched Giving 4th, the historic initiative aiming to permanently transform Independence Day into a new national tradition of generosity and shared community impact. Designed to be a lasting legacy of America's Semiquincentennial for generations to come, the initiative calls on all Americans to add something new to their July 4th celebrations: giving back to the causes and communities they care about.

Perfect Corp.(NYSE: PERF), the leading AI and AR beauty and fashion tech provider, today announced the launch of Project Management for YouCam API, a new set of dashboard capabilities that gives IT agencies, system integrators, and development vendors centralized control over every client deployment, from API budget allocation to real-time performance monitoring.

Last week, McKesson Corporation hosted McKesson ideaShare 2026, the company’s annual event for independent community pharmacies, in Denver, Colorado. McKesson ideaShare is a premier event for independent community pharmacy professionals, bringing together leaders from across the country for education, networking and collaboration focused on helping independent pharmacies innovate and thrive.

Crawford & Company® (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B), a leading independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions, today announced the upcoming retirement of Vic Noble, regional director, Middle East, and a leadership transition in its Middle East operations, alongside new senior appointments in the United Arab Emirates.

Harbourfront Wealth Group (“Harbourfront”), a leading Canadian independent wealth management firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a strategic investment from Boston-based private equity firm Berkshire Partners. Audax Private Equity, Harbourfront’s existing capital partner, will maintain a significant interest in Harbourfront following the completion of the deal. The transaction, valued at C$1.775 billion, is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and expected to close in the second half of 2026.

For millions of people living with the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI), the prevailing belief has been that chronic neuroinflammation causes recovery to plateau over time, meaning correspondingly few long-range care options.

Rhythm Express is proud to announce that founders Marina Brockway and Brian Brockway have been named recipients of the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Heartland 2026 Award, widely regarded as the pinnacle of entrepreneurial recognition in the United States. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, growth, and commitment to creating lasting impact in their industries and communities.

Truv, a provider of consumer permissioned income, employment, and asset verification, today announced it is powering real-time verification within Pylon’s autonomous mortgage origination platform.

Rehlko, a global energy resilience leader delivering innovative solutions across industrial energy systems, powertrain technologies, and home energy applications, today published its 2026 Powering Impact Report, marking progress in helping to embed sustainability into resilient power solutions for data centers. The report shows how lifecycle insight, system engineering, and digital tools help customers access reliable power quickly while maintaining flexibility as energy systems evolve.

Caliber Fleet Solutions, a dedicated fleet repair and service offering from Caliber, today announced it will be a Platinum-level sponsor at Samsara Beyond 2026 in Las Vegas, NV, June 23–26, 2026, at the ARIA Resort & Casino. As part of the sponsorship, Caliber Fleet Solutions will be hosting attendees at Booth #200 for live demonstrations of its digital repair coordination platform and one-on-one conversations with fleet operations specialists.

Inovalon, a leading provider of data and solutions empowering data-driven healthcare, has been named the top-rated vendor for Quality, HEDIS®, Stars, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS), and Digital Measurement by Black Book Research. The ranking is based entirely on responses from more than 8,000 verified managed care and health plan professionals.

Black Hat, the cybersecurity industry’s most established and in-depth security event series, today announced a partnership with HIMSS, the world's leading authority in healthcare technology, to launch the inaugural Healthcare Summit at Black Hat USA 2026 (August 1–6). This historic collaboration marks the first time these two organizations have joined forces to address the critical intersection of cybersecurity and healthcare.

DNSFilter, a global leader in AI-powered protective DNS and content filtering, today moved to accelerate its next phase of hyper-growth with the appointment of Conor Coughlan as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The hire comes as the company scales globally, readies new AI-powered offerings, deepens its channel and ecosystem partnerships, and works to capture greater share across protective DNS, content filtering, and adjacent security categories.

TechCreate Group Ltd. (NYSE American: TCGL) (“TechCreate” or the “Company”), a technology consultancy and advanced software solutions provider specializing in payment solutions, cybersecurity, and digital services, announced it has filed an appeal to the NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American”) Listing Qualifications Panel in response to a recent NYSE American Staff (“Staff”) determination to commence delisting proceedings with respect to the Company’s Class A Ordinary Shares (“Ordinary Shares”). The Company has retained Dickinson Wright PLLC (“Dickinson Wright”) as legal counsel for the appeal.

Solink®, the leader in agentic vision intelligence, today announced the general availability of Solink AI Agents, designed to bring intelligence to every part of business operations. These new capabilities turn existing video footage into action — reducing theft, preventing threats, and driving measurable revenue outcomes across every physical location.

As AI-driven attacks and social engineering tactics become more sophisticated, organizations face increasing pressure to verify customers’ identity before sensitive interactions take place. PCI Pal® is introducing passkey customer authentication that will enable organizations to establish verified customer identity at the start of every interaction.

Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) and Walmart (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement (PPA) for emissions-free electricity from Constellation’s Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois. The agreement includes approximately 176 MW of wholesale supply, including 30 MW of expanded generating capacity.

RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) today announced the expansion of AIR Pro™ to deliver agentic AI capabilities across the RingCentral customer engagement portfolio. The expansion includes new capabilities within RingCX™ that help businesses with end-to-end customer resolution, automated outreach, and intelligent hand-offs. These enhancements also strengthen how customer context is captured and carried within RingCX. When a conversation transfers to a live agent, that agent has a more complete picture, including prior interactions, data from connected systems via APIs, and relevant recordings — without having to ask the customer to repeat themselves. The context layer continuously informs itself, getting smarter with every interaction.

Osanni Bio LLC (“Osanni” or “the Company”), a development-stage therapeutics platform reinventing discovery and development of new medicines, today announced the close of a $190 million Series B financing. The round was led by Patient Square Capital (“Patient Square”), a leading health care investment firm, with participation by existing investors the Horowitz Group, Invus Opportunities, and the Retinal Degeneration Fund.

PharmaSource and CDMO Live, leading brands serving the biopharma outsourcing sector as part of Life Science Networks, announced today they have been acquired by Life Science Connect (LSC), a U.S.-based life sciences media business and portfolio company of Latticework Capital Management and Edgehill Management.

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, today announced the acquisition of three premium luxury dealerships in the San Francisco Bay Area, effective June 22, 2026. The acquired stores are Audi Fremont, Mercedes-Benz of Fremont, and Porsche Fremont. Together, the stores represent approximately $400 million in annual revenue and 4,800 retail new and used vehicle annual sales per year.

Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading global online learning platform, has posted materials for today’s supplemental post-merger modeling call to its investor relations website at investor.coursera.com.

AutoRek, the global provider of automated reconciliation and financial controls, has opened a new office in Miami and appointed two senior sales executives to its growing US team.

Meadow Partners (“Meadow”), an institutional middle-market real estate investment manager, today announced the acquisition of ground lease rights to Coalburn II, a 1,000-megawatt hour (“MWh”) grid connected battery energy storage system (“BESS”) project under construction in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

U.S. home prices increased 0.3% month over month in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the fastest growth rate since January. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Prices rose 2.5% from a year earlier, the fastest year-over-year growth in six months.

The MolinaCares Accord, in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of Missouri (“Molina”), has launched a giving initiative – Advancing Health: Powered by Local Partnerships – with an initial commitment of over $300,000 to community-based organizations focused on improving access to behavioral, maternal, rural, and primary healthcare services.

DG Matrix, the global leader in solid-state transformer solutions, today announced the appointment of Anthony Wanger, a digital infrastructure entrepreneur, executive and investor, as its first Executive Chairman. Wanger will work alongside CEO Haroon Inam and the company’s board, engineering, solutions and commercial teams as DG Matrix builds the power fabric for the Intelligence Age, the software- and AI-driven control layer that manages every watt flowing from the utility service through on-site generation, storage and power conversion and protection into the GPU.

As concerns over violence towards healthcare workers increase, some health systems are taking an innovative approach and utilizing a new AI-powered weapons detection system. A large, multi-campus health system in a major U.S. city began using the Athena Security Apollo 500 AI-driven concealed weapons detection system in Illinois in 2024. Since then, they’ve successfully detected and kept out hundreds of weapons that otherwise could have entered their healthcare facilities.

NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced a new collaboration with Sesami, a global one-stop integrator of the whole cash ecosystem, under which Atleos and its channel partners will resell Sesami’s CM-Series Intelligent Teller Cash Recycler (TCR) solutions to financial institutions in the United States.

Tetrix, the AI investment platform for alpha-seeking limited partners in alternative markets, today announced it has raised a $15 million Series A round co-led by White Star Capital and Innovation Endeavors with participation from several high-profile angel investors. The funding will accelerate product development, team expansion, and global growth as Tetrix scales to support its clients in the rapidly expanding alternative markets ecosystem.

Litify, the leading AI-native Platform of Action for law firms and legal departments, today announced the launch of LitifyAI Instant Demands, a new native capability designed to help plaintiff firms generate comprehensive, submission-ready demand packets in minutes without manual assembly. It is delivered through a deepened, strategic partnership with Supio, a leading AI platform purpose-built for plaintiff law.

Brinqa, the leader in AI powered exposure management for enterprise security teams, today announced BYOAI (Bring Your Own AI), a capability that enables organizations to connect any AI agent, large language model (LLM), or automation platform to Brinqa's trusted exposure intelligence layer.

BioMendics, LLC, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative therapies for rare genetic skin disorders, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to BM-3103, formulated as TolaSure® Gel™, for the treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EBS). The milestone comes as the company prepares to attend the BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego (June 22–25).

KnowBe4, the global leader in digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans, today announced it has been awarded ‘2026 Global Customer Value Leadership’ in the email security industry as part of Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices recognition. Best Practices awards companies for their superior leadership and innovation.

Jordan Credit Union (‘Jordan CU’) has selected Mahalo Banking’s Thoughtful Banking® platform to support its next phase of digital transformation, aligning enhanced digital capabilities with its broader core modernization strategy.

SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), the everything app for digital financial services, today announced Composer by SoFi, an AI-powered investing platform that helps investors move from investing ideas to automated execution in minutes.

ACA Group (ACA), the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services, has established its newest office in Durham, North Carolina. The new location serves as ACA's innovation and technology center, housing a growing team of engineers, data scientists, and product developers focused on advancing ComplianceAlpha®, ACA’s compliance technology platform.

Privado AI, the agentic privacy platform reducing compliance risk at scale, today released research finding that 48% of the most-visited websites it tested have a misconfigured Google Consent Mode, sending personal data to Google Ads, even when visitors opt out.

Kobie, a global leader in loyalty technology and services, today released its 2026 Heart of Loyalty Report, which surveyed both consumers and practitioners, revealing significant gaps between consumer expectations and brand loyalty strategies across AI adoption, data sharing, recognition, advocacy, and community engagement.