Clinical trial setup times are set to plummet as Veeva Systems introduces an AI-driven agent capable of configuring study protocols in as little as one day. By leveraging the CDISC Unified Study Definitions Model, the tool automates the creation of EDC forms, edit check rules, and data quality listings.
Clinical trial setup times could drop to a single day under a new initiative from Veeva Systems. The company’s Study Builder Agent uses AI to translate study protocols into configured Electronic Data Capture and Data Quality System builds, aiming to eliminate manual bottlenecks while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards.
For Dallas resident Sophie Denison, battling Stage 3 cancer meant physical limitations that turned basic housekeeping into a source of severe emotional distress. Through a partnership with the nonprofit Cleaning for a Reason, local service Sparkling Queens has stepped in to provide free, professional home cleanings for patients like her.
Under the theme "Silk Road Connects the World, Light and Shadow Shine over Chang'an," the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival concluded its five-day run in Xi'an. The event drew 2,130 submissions from 139 countries, cementing its role as a cross-continental hub for cinematic and cultural diplomacy.
For the fourth year running, Reshift Media has claimed the runner-up spot in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Franchise Suppliers list. This latest industry validation cements the Toronto-based firm’s reputation as a dominant force in the specialized niche of multi-location and franchise digital marketing.
Television personality Paige DeSorbo received the 2026 Variety Courage Award at the Power of Women event in Beverly Hills. Presented by Molly Sims, the honor recognizes DeSorbo’s decision to speak publicly about surviving domestic abuse and her ongoing efforts to support those navigating similar trauma and recovery.
Business Development Resources has named leadership strategist Greg Offner and resilience expert Adam Markel as the headline speakers for its upcoming SPARK 2027 conference. The three-day gathering for home service contractors is set to take place January 14-16 at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort in Palm Springs, California.
As prescription drug spending by large U.S. employers outpaced general health benefit inflation by 9.4% in 2025, pharmacy benefit startup Rightway has raised $155 million in Series E funding. The round, led by Francisco Partners, fuels the company’s push to replace traditional, opaque pharmacy middleman models with transparent, technology-driven alternatives.
A 4,270 mm electric hatchback designed in Milan is hitting the road in Denmark and Norway. GAC is leveraging local partnerships to anchor its presence in Northern Europe, while simultaneously running public test-drive programs in Austria to court fleet customers and potential buyers ahead of a wider regional rollout.
A scan of 15,465 Model Context Protocol servers has exposed significant security vulnerabilities, revealing that AI agents frequently connect to unmonitored infrastructure in China and Russia. This decentralized architecture bypasses a decade of enterprise cloud governance, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive internal data through consumer-grade network tunnels and abandoned domains.
Demand for Viking Therapeutics’ pipeline has prompted the San Diego biotech to increase its dual-offering capital raise to $500 million. The company priced 7.86 million shares of common stock at $35.00 each alongside $225 million in convertible senior notes, aiming to accelerate its late-stage obesity and metabolic disease programs.
For the fifth year running, NYU Langone Health has claimed the top spot in the Vizient Comprehensive Academic Medical Center rankings, becoming the first institution to sustain this streak. This designation cements the system's standing among 122 peer facilities evaluated on patient safety, mortality rates, and clinical effectiveness.
With energy codes increasingly mandating continuous insulation, the EIFS Industry Members Association has unveiled a free, searchable database featuring over 200 North American projects. The platform provides architects and specifiers with a centralized visual resource to assess how these wall assemblies perform across diverse climates and building types.
Editors and managers across California are invited to Burbank this October for a two-and-a-half-day intensive workshop designed to navigate the shifting demands of modern newsrooms. Hosted by the Robert C. Maynard Institute, the program addresses the practical and ethical challenges facing today's media leaders.
Scottsdale-based Jetstream Venture Fund has secured a stake in Rejuvenation Technologies, a biotechnology firm developing mRNA therapies to combat age-related cellular decay. By targeting telomere extension, the investment marks a strategic expansion into regenerative medicine, bridging the gap between institutional-grade biotech innovation and retail investment access.
Targeting inflation-weary commuters and families, 7-Eleven is rolling out tiered value menus across its Laredo Taco Company, Raise the Roost, and Speedy Cafe restaurant chains. The initiative introduces fixed-price meal deals and individual items priced under $4, aiming to capture the convenience-seeking market through October 27.
The Cleveland Browns are deepening their four-year partnership with the nonprofit JumpStart Inc., moving beyond small business advocacy to mentor high-growth tech founders. This expansion marks the team's first direct foray into technology startup programming, aiming to leverage the organization’s platform to bridge critical gaps for local entrepreneurs.
Shanghai-based DoGo Power has launched a new portfolio of grid-forming energy storage systems tailored for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale deployments. By integrating EMS, PMS, BMS, and PCS into a single platform, the company aims to bypass traditional installation hurdles while meeting increasingly strict grid-code requirements for immediate global shipment.
At the ninth annual Forex Expo Dubai, held at the World Trade Centre, STARTRADER earned the Best Fintech Forex Broker award. The accolade follows a year marked by the company’s push into 24/7 trading services, positioning the firm as a central player in the evolving regional financial landscape.
Dorman Trading, the futures commission merchant owned by Miami International Holdings, has secured clearing membership with The Options Clearing Corporation. This move, paired with a $40 million capital infusion, aims to streamline trading for clients accessing Bloomberg equity index futures on the MIAX Futures exchange.
Miami International Holdings has secured clearing membership at The Options Clearing Corporation for its futures commission merchant, Dorman Trading. The move accompanies a $40 million capital injection into the firm, aimed at streamlining operations for traders utilizing the exchange’s recently launched Bloomberg equity index futures products.
The global market for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is poised for rapid expansion, with valuations expected to climb from $5.67 billion in 2026 to $13.53 billion by 2031. Driven by aggressive net-zero mandates and industrial decarbonization, the sector is sustaining a projected compound annual growth rate of 19%.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to Eli Lilly’s Onswik, a once-weekly basal insulin injection designed to manage blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. The treatment aims to reduce the burden of daily injections, cutting the annual requirement by more than 300 doses for patients.
Basecamp Research has secured $140 million in an oversubscribed Series C funding round to propel its generative AI models toward clinical development. The London and Boston-based firm aims to move beyond traditional drug discovery by using its proprietary EDEN platform to design complex therapeutics that reprogram the body to repair itself.
Jaguar Uranium Corp. has identified rare earth oxides within historical drill cores at its Berlin Project in the Department of Caldas, Colombia. The company’s latest resampling program confirms a polymetallic system where neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium occur alongside uranium, vanadium, and phosphate mineralization.
Auburn University’s School of Aviation is set to host Business Aviation Days, bringing together industry leaders and students. NICHOLAS AIR, the nation’s largest independently owned Part 135 operator, will use the event to showcase its pilot recruitment initiatives, including the STEEL JET Pathway Program designed for low-time aviators.
As AI-driven infrastructure demands increasingly precise thermal management, Vertiv Holdings Co. has moved to acquire King Environmental Services Ltd. The deal, slated to close in late 2026, grants the Ohio-based giant a strategic foothold in Europe and the Middle East for specialized fluid management and system commissioning.
With total assets under management reaching NIS 479.6 billion by August 31, 2026, Meitav Investment House has recorded a 17.3% increase in its managed capital since the start of the year. The Tel Aviv-listed firm released these figures as part of its ongoing initiative to provide investors with greater operational transparency.
Hitachi Solutions has earned a spot in the 2026-2027 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle, marking its 23rd consecutive year of membership. This designation ranks the company among the top tier of Microsoft’s global partner network, based on high-level sales performance and the delivery of innovative AI-driven business solutions.
Higher performing workers' compensation organizations are not defined by what they prioritize, but by how they execute those goals. A new study from Rising Medical Solutions reveals that despite managing more complex claim inventories, top-tier firms consistently close cases faster than their peers by mastering four key operational patterns.
