More than 4 in 10 U.S. adults currently skip or delay filling prescriptions due to high costs, a barrier Epic aims to dismantle by summer 2027. The health software giant is launching Prescription Marketplace, a tool allowing patients and clinicians to compare pharmacy cash prices against insurance co-pays before prescriptions are finalized.
Travelers passing through Ontario International Airport have new culinary options this fall, as terminal restaurants and lounges unveil updated menus and celebratory cocktails. The additions, managed by SSP America and Aspire, aim to enhance the passenger experience while marking the airport’s decade of local control.
Toronto-based Quarterhill has joined the modernization effort for Los Angeles County’s ExpressLanes, signing a $28.2 million subcontract with BRiC-TPS. The firm will provide technical and operational support for the back-office systems managing tolling, account services, and maintenance across the region’s primary interstate corridors for up to 14 years.
After 23 years at the helm of Denver-based alternative asset manager Bow River Capital, founder Blair Richardson is stepping aside as CEO. Greg Hiatrides, the firm's former head of private equity, assumes the chief executive role immediately, tasked with steering the company through its next phase of growth.
Contracts follow relationships, and relationships follow an understanding of policy, says Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. To bridge that gap, the federal managed cloud provider is integrating OpenPolicy’s AI-driven intelligence platform to help commercial SaaS and AI vendors navigate the complex regulatory environment required to secure government business.
Holiday spending is projected to climb 4% this year, reaching an average of $1,654 per household, as Gen Z and millennials capture half of the market share. While shoppers remain focused on value, their behavior is shifting toward early purchases, personalized gifting, and an increased appetite for self-gifting.
Deloitte Tax LLP and contract lifecycle management provider Sirion announced a strategic US alliance on October 15, 2026. The partnership aims to integrate AI-powered tools into enterprise systems, shifting contract management from a back-office administrative task to a central engine for financial and legal transparency across global supply chains.
Extended reality often suffers from a disconnect between inflated marketing promises and the actual utility of current hardware. To bridge this gap, Shivoo Studios is launching Reality Reframe, a new podcast and video series intended to strip away the industry hype for business leaders and decision-makers.
MacPaw has launched Eney, a proactive AI assistant designed to operate directly within the macOS and iOS ecosystems. Unlike browser-based chatbots, Eney monitors system activity, file states, and calendar schedules to identify necessary tasks, requiring user approval before executing actions like drafting replies or clearing disk space.
Patients in Fauquier County will gain access to an expanded oncology facility starting November 9, 2026, as Virginia Cancer Specialists moves to a larger site at 410 Rosedale Court. The relocation aims to accommodate rising demand for integrated cancer care while establishing a new base for regional clinical research trials.
The National Police Association has thrown its weight behind H.R. 10678, a federal proposal aimed at equipping local law enforcement with the resources to combat the ongoing opioid crisis. Introduced by Rep. Tom Kean, the legislation would authorize agencies to utilize existing grant funds for vital overdose response tools.
With sixty percent of organizations transitioning from experimental AI pilots to enterprise-wide implementation, the focus has shifted from simple adoption to the complexities of execution. New data from CompTIA reveals that cybersecurity, governance, and workforce readiness now define the success of long-term AI deployments.
After eight years with LPL, financial advisor Michele Johnson has moved her Willoughby-based practice, Elevated Wealth Solutions, to the Cetera network. The firm, which oversees approximately $80 million in assets under administration, joins the Prosperity Advisors group in a bid to access more robust planning tools and resources.
By shifting the focus from elite athletes to everyday exercisers, the "Champion Your Recovery" campaign for Fairlife has secured the 2026 Grand Ogilvy Award. The Advertising Research Foundation recognized the project, developed with the agency Doner, for its seamless integration of consumer insights into creative strategy.
The IVI Institute has acquired The World Egg and Sperm Bank, a Scottsdale-based provider, in a move to consolidate its global reproductive health network. The partnership aims to address rising demand for donor services driven by delayed parenthood, integrating specialized donor screening with IVI’s clinical infrastructure across the United States and Australia.
With GLP-1 weight-loss drugs reshaping the market, San Francisco-based startup Metabolize has raised $3.2 million to translate Stanford Medicine research into consumer health products. Led by Astanor, the seed funding will support the January 2027 launch of NATLEAN, a supplement designed to assist those transitioning off pharmaceutical therapies.
Santa Clara-based Viettel America has secured Select Partner status within the OpenAI Partner Network, marking a strategic shift for the Vietnamese-owned firm to integrate advanced AI into its global telecommunications and enterprise infrastructure. The partnership focuses on deploying frontier models like GPT-6 Astra for complex, automated workflows.
A relentless defender of fundamental rights in Iran, Nasrin Sotoudeh has been named the 2026 recipient of the Thulani Maseko Justice Prize. The award, presented in The Hague, recognizes her decades of legal advocacy despite enduring repeated arrests, severe prison sentences, and physical retaliation from authorities in Tehran.
Starting October 1, 2026, Tanzania requires all foreign visitors to purchase a government-mandated travel insurance policy. While the directive aims to standardize coverage for those entering the country, experts warn that the state-issued plan may leave high-end safari travelers exposed to significant financial risks if an emergency occurs.
Curaleaf Holdings is shuttering its Gettysburg dispensary to launch a new location at 1513 N. George Street in York, Pennsylvania. The move, effective October 15, maintains the company’s statewide count at 18 locations and its national footprint at 189 dispensaries, targeting improved access for the county’s 456,000 residents.
FIC Global Inc. has officially inaugurated its PRO3C manufacturing facility in Johor’s i-Park @ Senai Airport City, signaling a transition from planning to full-scale operations. The site serves as the manufacturing cornerstone of the company’s new cross-border strategy linking Malaysian production with future innovation hubs in Singapore.
Two years after launching its CAIRA intelligence layer, Atlanta-based Cogitate is pivoting toward an orchestration model that embeds AI agents directly into insurance lifecycles. By automating underwriting and claims tasks, the company aims to strip away manual friction while keeping professional judgment at the center of every final decision.
Investors will get a clear look at the fiscal health of MDA Space on November 5, 2026, as the Toronto-based company prepares to release its third-quarter results. Management is scheduled to host a live webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to unpack the latest performance data.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates dominate the top tier of the 2027 QS Arab University Rankings, securing six of the ten leading spots. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) retains its position at the summit, reflecting a broader trend of academic excellence spreading across the region.
Binance’s tokenized equity product, bStocks, has reached $1 billion in assets under management just four months after its June 2026 launch. This rapid growth marks the fastest ascent for any tokenized equity offering to date, signaling a shift in how investors bridge traditional securities with on-chain utility.
Binance has propelled its tokenized equity product, bStocks, to $1 billion in assets under management just four months after its June 2026 launch. The rapid adoption signals a shift in market behavior, as investors increasingly favor 24/7 on-chain trading over traditional equity market constraints.
Positioned along the high-traffic Nicholasville Road corridor, High Profile Cannabis has opened its third Kentucky location at 130 W. Tiverton Way. The new Lexington dispensary serves a growing patient base in Fayette County, offering both in-store consultations and a drive-thru window to accommodate the region's rising medical cannabis demand.
Military personnel and first responders operating under high-stakes pressure are gaining a new tool for cognitive focus. Shivoo Studios and Vitanya are transitioning a decade-old brain performance program from laptop screens into an immersive XR environment, aiming to replace digital distractions with targeted, headset-based wellness sessions.
After twelve years at the helm, Jonas Prising will step down as CEO of ManpowerGroup on January 1, 2027. The company board has tapped current President and Chief Strategy Officer Becky Frankiewicz to succeed him, marking the fifth leadership transition in the staffing giant’s nearly eight-decade history.
Twenty grassroots organizations across the United States have been awarded $6,000 grants each by the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation. Announced during the ALTA ONE conference in Scottsdale, the funding aims to bolster community-level initiatives nominated by members of the American Land Title Association to address specific local needs.
