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PBIRx, Inc., a national leader in pharmacy benefit consulting and auditing, is proud to announce exciting updates reflecting the growth and strength of its Clinical Operations team.

AM Best has maintained the under review with developing implications status for the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb” (Fair) of Arabia Insurance Company – Jordan (AICJ) (Jordan). Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these Credit Ratings (ratings).

Veloz, a national nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit, announced that its Electric For All electric vehicle (EV) education program called 'The Way Forward is Electric' has reached hundreds of millions of consumers nationwide with educational, fact-driven creative messaging about the benefits of EV ownership in just the first two months of the year-long effort.

Following the popularity of the Healthier Workplaces and Schools eBook, 2024 Edition, AIHA—the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community—has released a new streamlined second edition.

Every season brings reasons to gather, from spirited Halloween soirées and Friendsgiving feasts to winter weddings and holiday celebrations. Zazzle, the global destination for customized design and products, is making those moments shine by welcoming Hobnob, the beloved mobile-first event planning app, into the Zazzle family.

DLA LLC (DLA), a leading accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carleen Gaskin as Partner in its Forensic Accounting, Valuation and Litigation Support practice.

Walker Reid Strategies (est. 2010) and Blue Energy Group (est. 2012) announce the official completion of their merger, forming Walker Blue, LLC, a national leader in energy tax incentives and engineering services. The consolidation strengthens the firm's ability to deliver comprehensive solutions that maximize incentives, minimize tax liability, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize building design for commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional clients nationwide.

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) is making Halloween bigger, bolder, and better than ever. Back for its fifth year, the Monster Taco returns—this time alongside an all-new lineup of oversized favorites and limited-time offerings designed to satisfy even the scariest cravings.

Union Pacific Railroad's iconic Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey between Wyoming and Colorado later this month. The limited excursion will offer rail fans another opportunity to see the railroad’s rich history in action.

Igloo, The Cooler Brand, proudly announces the continuation of its successful licensing agreement with the National Football League (NFL) for a fifth consecutive season. Since 2021, the officially licensed collaboration has grown into Igloo’s most exciting NFL product offering to date, featuring an expanded lineup of team-branded wearable coolers and stainless-steel drinkware designed for fans who live and breathe all things football all the time. The complete collection is available now at igloocoolers.com/nfl.

Toku, the global leader in stablecoin payroll, today announced the first employee benefits integration into its stablecoin payroll platform through a partnership with Kota. With this integration, Toku’s platform now delivers Kota-powered health and employee benefits alongside payroll, giving HR teams a seamless, broker-free experience.

Velocity Flexible Workspace is proud to announce that it has been named Best in Coworking & Shared Space by Westchester Magazine’s prestigious Best of Business Awards 2025.

The "Online Travel Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, is pleased to announce the Firm has been named to the Pittsburgh Business Times 2025 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania list. This is the 11th consecutive year that Ryan has been recognized for this award.

AM Best has maintained the under review with developing implications status for the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Pillar Life Insurance Company (Pillar) (Harrisburg, PA).

Corvias, a full-service housing provider that oversees student housing operations across 43 buildings, 16,000 beds, and 14 institutions, works diligently each year to move in thousands of students and create a positive living experience. As a company that understands how on-campus housing can impact student outcomes, Corvias works closely with each school’s residence life staff and other campus leaders to create communities students are proud to call their home away from home.

Silicon Creations, a leading provider of precision IP for advanced SoC design, today announced its 1000th production FinFET tapeout at TSMC, alongside the immediate availability of a comprehensive library of IP on TSMC’s advanced N2P process node. The N2P offering includes a full suite of PLLs and clocking IP, such as free-running oscillators, crystal oscillators, low-jitter LVDS and CML buffers, and temperature sensors—ready for deployment today across a broad range of applications. The company’s N2P portfolio is already deployed in customer designs spanning AI, mobile, datacenter, blockchain, and high-speed interface applications.

Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, is pleased to announce a multi-phase project aimed at upgrading facilities across the Utz Hanover, Pennsylvania campus. The following investments will begin in the coming months:

Eastern Bank is pleased to announce LOUD Security Systems, Inc., a leading provider of security, fire, access control and video systems for residential, commercial and government customers, as a new commercial banking customer. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, LOUD serves nearly 13,000 customers across metro Atlanta and 20 states, providing sales, installation, service and monitoring of security systems such as intrusion and fire alarm, access control, video surveillance and automation.

Business litigators Jesse R. Pierce and Jack O’Neill, founding partners of the nationally acclaimed trial firm of Pierce & O’Neill, LLP, have been named to the 2025 edition of Texas Super Lawyers.

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “bbb” (Good) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) of Beneficial Insurance Limited (Beneficial) (New Zealand). In addition, AM Best has revised the Long-Term ICR outlook to stable from positive, while the outlook of the FSR is stable.

Churchill Stateside Group, LLC (“CSG”), a real estate and renewable energy financial services company, is pleased to announce the closing of an $11,000,000 Tax-Exempt Construction Loan to finance Canal Crossing, a 49-unit affordable Low Income Housing Tax Credit senior housing development located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The International Insurance Society (IIS) has published the results of its 2025 Global Priorities Survey, a comprehensive overview of the top concerns of nearly 20,000 insurance executives worldwide. The survey tracks priorities across six categories – Economic, Political and Legal, Social and Environmental, Operational, Technology and Innovation, and Business and Financial.

The Lanier Law Firm has reached a new milestone, with a record 17 attorneys named to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers guide. This surpasses the firm’s previous record of 13 honorees in 2024, reflecting its depth of litigation and appellate talent.

Cardiosense, a digital health company pioneering AI-enabled solutions for cardiac disease management, today announced the appointment of Eric Meizlish as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Meizlish, a seasoned healthcare technology executive with experience scaling innovative health platforms, will lead the company through its next phase of growth, succeeding co-founder Amit Gupta, who will continue as Chief Strategy Officer.

Three partners from Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP (BOWS) have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Texas Super Lawyers for their work in business litigation, one of the guide’s most competitive categories.

Michelle Jubelirer and Arjun Pulijal announced today the official launch of Soft Shock, a management and media collective that reimagines how talent is developed and empowered across the entertainment landscape. Soft Shock operates at the edge of boutique: offering talent management, creative marketing services, brand creation, and creative development/production/distribution across all mediums. Soft Shock’s mission is to bring the ethos of music – unfiltered artistic expression, direct-to-fan connection and marketplace agility – to all of media and entertainment.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Sigurd Rück AG (Sigurd) (Switzerland). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) announced today that it has been awarded a place on Forbes inaugural list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can be viewed on Forbes website.

The "Japan Building Automation System Market Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Avia's CEO, Vickie Chen, has been named a Finalist for the Best Female CEO of the Year category in the 22nd annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business.

Brightseed, the company unlocking the power of nature’s bioactives to elevate human health, today announced the commercial debut of BioMetaControl™, its first bioactive ingredient targeted for metabolic health. This launch marks Brightseed’s expansion beyond digestive wellness into the growing field of blood glucose management and metabolic support.

Wachsman, the first and largest communications strategy firm focused on crypto and the global mass market, today announced three senior promotions across its global organization, marking a significant step in the firm’s continued growth worldwide. These appointments underscore Wachsman’s culture of developing talent from within and mark the next phase of growth as the firm celebrates its 10th anniversary.

The "Business Process Outsourcing Market - Forecast & Growth Trends 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes issued by Wingspire Equipment Finance 2025-1 LLC (WEF 2025-1), an equipment ABS transaction.

VORAGO Technologies, a leader in radiation-hardened semiconductor solutions, today announced that its VA41630 radiation-hardened microcontroller has been certified to the Defense Logistics Agency’s Qualified Manufacturers List (QML)—the industry’s highest standard for space-grade electronics. This certification confirms the microcontroller can perform under the extreme radiation and temperature conditions faced by satellites, spacecraft, and defense systems.

HealthEdge® has been named to the inaugural edition of the World’s Top HealthTech Companies 2025, presented by TIME and Statista Inc., a global leader in data and industry rankings. The full list can be found at https://time.com/7318020/worlds-top-healthtech-companies-2025/.

The "Health and Wellness Market - Preventive Care & Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Kim Law Firm is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys have been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters.

The "Europe Green Building Market Outlook and Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

AMRA Medical is proud to share its inclusion in the World’s Top HealthTech Companies list, published today by TIME in collaboration with Statista. This recognition positions AMRA among an elite group of global innovators that are leading healthcare transformation.

After being stunned by a diagnosis that he had prostate cancer, television and advertising executive Elverage Allen created Prostate Cancer: Real Talk, a podcast that is drawing a growing audience and helping pharmaceutical companies reach patients, especially Black men, who are more likely to have the disease and more likely to die from it.

Point 41 Capital Partners (“Point 41”), a middle-market private equity firm, today announced the closing of Point 41 Capital Partners I, L.P. (“the Fund”). The Fund was oversubscribed with aggregate commitments of $400 million, exceeding its target of $300 million. The Fund’s diverse, global base of limited partners includes leading endowments, insurance companies, fund-of-funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.

illumynt, a CNE Direct company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jörg Herbarth to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Closed Loop Medicine Ltd (CLM), a leader in personalized pharmaceutical dosing, today announced the U.S. launch of WeDosify, which enables clinicians to personalize GLP-1 titration at scale.

ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier management, announced the expansion of financial risk intelligence through its platform, ISNetworld®, providing Hiring Clients real-time insights into contractor and supplier bankruptcies, liens, and other critical financial events. These enhancements help organizations anticipate potential disruptions and make more informed procurement decisions.

The "United States Radiology Information System Market - Technology Trends & Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

AM Best has withdrawn the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Foundation Life (NZ) Limited (FLNZ) (New Zealand) as the company no longer has insurance policy liabilities. While the company remains a licenced insurance company, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has granted FLNZ an exemption under section 60 (2A) of the Insurance (Prudential Supervision) Act 2010 from having to hold a current financial strength rating. At the time of the withdrawal, the outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) was stable.

Faith Agency, LLC proudly announces a milestone production week for ¡VIVA! The Spanish Audio Bible—a cinematic, multi-voice dramatization that brings 368 biblical characters to life through world-class Latin talent, sweeping symphonic scores, and immersive 3D audio. The next recording sessions will take place September 21–26, 2025, in Miami at the legendary Crescent Moon Studios, founded by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and known for hosting artists like Marc Anthony and Shakira, and at the renowned Criteria Studios, established by Mack Emerman and a creative home for icons such as Julio Iglesias, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and Maná. With this milestone, ¡VIVA! accelerates its momentum toward a global app launch.

The "Vending Machine Market - Automation Trends & Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of the following operating subsidiaries of Enact Holdings, Inc. (EHI) (Delaware) [Nasdaq: ACT]: Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation (EMIC) and Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation of North Carolina (EMIC-NC) (collectively referred to as the Enact U.S.-domiciled companies). Both operating companies are domiciled in Raleigh, N.C. AM Best also has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” (Good) of EHI. In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of Enact Re Ltd. (ERL) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable.

In a move that signals acceleration on all fronts—from product readiness to market execution—EFFECT Photonics, BV today announced it has renamed its U.S. subsidiary to Arycs Technologies. The rebrand underscores the subsidiary’s heightened market readiness, clear leadership alignment, and singular mission to deliver power-efficient coherent optical systems that solve today’s network challenges.

The "United States Drug Abuse Testing Market Trends & Forecast 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is once again celebrating top honors from Texas Super Lawyers, with four attorneys recognized among the best in Personal Injury General: Plaintiff statewide.

The "Global AI Chips Market 2026-2036" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Summit Park is pleased to announce that Charlie Griffin has joined the firm as a Principal. Charlie will support the sourcing, evaluation, and structuring of the firm’s investments, as well as ongoing strategic initiatives and performance at portfolio companies.

Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, has appointed Anwiti Bahuguna, Ph.D. as global co-chief investment officer. She joins current Global Co-Chief Investment Officer Christian Roth, CFA and succeeds Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., who was recently named president of Northern Trust Asset Management.

CFP Board today announced six key public policy priorities that will guide its work to strengthen the financial planning profession, expand access to competent and ethical financial advice, and protect the public. As the standard-setting organization for the profession, CFP Board is charting the course on policies that raise standards, expand opportunity, and protect consumers.

Qventus, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for hospitals and health systems, today announced the AI Solution Factory at QLive, its inaugural client conference. The AI Solution Factory enables healthcare organizations to co-develop AI Operational Assistants that solve hospitals’ most pressing challenges, with an emphasis on delivering sustained return on investment (ROI). The company also shared the most recent client results and new strategic partnerships at the conference, taking place September 17-19 in Dallas, Texas.

Deep Fission, Inc. (“Deep Fission” or the “Company”), a pioneering advanced nuclear energy company placing small modular pressurized water reactors in boreholes one mile underground, announced today the selection of its first three planned sites in Texas, Utah, and Kansas.

Stand Up for Heroes, New York City’s highly anticipated night of hope, healing and laughter, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), returns for its 19th year to David Geffen Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, November 10th, as part of the November 7-16 NYCF festival. The night will feature performances by top comedians, musicians, and Broadway stars, including Mike Birbiglia, Alex Edelman, Jim Gaffigan, Idina Menzel, Lea Michele, Leslie Odom, Jr., Tom Papa, Jon Stewart, and more. The show will spotlight inspiring stories of resilience and service, while raising awareness and critical funds for the Bob Woodruff Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families — those who stood for us — have stable and successful futures.

Moody Law Group founder John S. Moody, Jr. has been selected to the 2025 Texas Super Lawyers guide, a highly respected legal listing that honors the top 5% of attorneys in the state.

Three Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne partners have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, a legal listing that recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in the state.

Today RippleMatch announced the launch of its AI-Talent Marketplace, a skills-based hiring engine built to meet the realities of a job market transformed by AI. The new platform flips traditional hiring on its head—replacing outdated resumes and proxies with verified skill signals showcasing AI fluency, interpersonal skills, and technical proficiencies. Designed to serve the next generation of talent and companies building the modern teams of tomorrow, this product marks a major shift in how early-career hiring happens.

Lucet, a leader in behavioral health, combining advanced technology with clinical expertise and compassionate, whole-person care, today announced its brand evolution, symbolizing the union of Lucet and Emcara Health. Lucet and Emcara Health (previously PopHealthCare™) have come together as one brand, united in their mission to deliver care with compassion, innovation, and impact.

Render Networks, the leader in digitalizing network construction management, announced today a new integration to Trimble® Mobile Manager (TMM), bringing Trimble’s high-precision GNSS capabilities to broadband and utility network deployments. This integration enables centimeter-level accuracy at the point of construction, minimizing delays and ensuring that as-built records are complete and verifiable from day one.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy and people, will announce third quarter financial results via news release on Thursday, October 16, 2025, before the market opens. The news release will be available on marshmclennan.com.

Six attorneys with Lyons & Simmons, LLP have been recognized among the top attorneys in the state for 2025 on the lists of both Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

The "Europe Robotic Neurosurgery Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Synovus has donated $100,000 to the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to support its Bank On initiative. The investment will help local Bank On coalitions expand outreach, provide targeted financial education and increase access to safe and affordable banking accounts that provide people with a critical first step toward financial stability.

In a playful (and surprisingly practical) twist, White Castle® and OxiClean™—two iconic brands known for unapologetic mess and powerful stain-fighting—are teaming up to celebrate National Adulting Day on September 19. This grown-up holiday salutes the real, messy moments of adulting: overflowing laundry baskets, late-night cravings, and sauce on your shirt (again). Together, they’re embracing life’s messiest moments—debuting White Castle’s new BBQ Pulled Pork Slider and proving that no stain or saucy spill is too tough for OxiClean. Because growing up doesn’t mean outgrowing joy.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” (Good), and the India National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.IN (Exceptional) of ECGC Ltd. (ECGC) (India). The outlook of the FSR and the Long-Term ICR is positive, while the outlook of the NSR is stable.

AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B (Fair) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bb” (Fair) from “bbb-” (Good) of Stellar National Life Insurance Company (Stellar) (Phoenix, AZ). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The "Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) Services Market - Delivery Models, Service Types, Company Types and Industry Sectors" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

NineDot Energy®, the leading developer of community-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the New York City metro area, today announced its selection as one of Crain’s 2025 Best Places to Work in NYC for the second time.