A $6.6 billion transaction has concluded as Platinum Equity finalized the sale of Madrid-based Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT. The move marks the end of a five-year ownership period during which the investment firm aggressively restructured the waste management platform to prioritize high-growth, long-term contracted revenues.
With remediation windows shrinking to a single hour, WorkspaceDNA is launching ATP360, a platform designed to autonomously validate security patches and software updates before they reach end users. The system creates a secure digital mirror of corporate workspaces, identifying potential failures that manual testing often misses.
The Natural Diamond Council has rebranded as The Diamond Collective, launching a global strategy designed to reconnect natural diamonds with contemporary culture. Under the leadership of new CEO Amber Pepper, the organization aims to shift its focus from defensive industry representation to proactive, measurable commercial growth.
As meditation shifts from niche studios into the daily routines of millions, many practitioners face an unexpected barrier: their own bodies. In Ashland, Oregon, furniture designer Brad Boucher is addressing this physical decline by launching HŌM Furnishings, a collection of handcrafted seats engineered to sustain long-term floor-based practice.
Fifty-eight women leaders representing 15 member companies convened in Washington, D.C., last week for the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America’s 2026 Women's Leadership Council Conference. The two-day event focused on equipping executives with practical strategies to manage shifting market demands through technology, financial acumen, and resilient leadership.
With 69.9 million scans analyzed in its latest benchmark report, Scanova is shifting its platform focus toward measurable conversion rather than volume. The update from the Trycon Technologies subsidiary integrates QR data directly into marketing funnels, aiming to treat physical codes as high-performing digital advertising channels.
The global market for patient experience technology is set to expand from $0.74 billion in 2026 to $1.29 billion by 2031, reflecting an 11.8% compound annual growth rate. This surge is driven by a fundamental shift toward AI-powered, integrated platforms that manage digital patient journeys rather than isolated feedback tools.
Branford-based biotech firm CellsBin has closed a Series A financing round led by 108 BioCapital. The company plans to deploy the new capital to accelerate the commercial deployment of its Rare-Cell Intelligence platform, which utilizes microfluidics and artificial intelligence to identify biological signals previously invisible to conventional medical diagnostics.
Fingerpaint Group has appointed industry veteran Wyatt Gotbetter as president of market access, tasking him with overseeing the firm's integrated suite of commercialization services. Gotbetter steps into the role to lead the agency’s combined payer strategy, health economics, and launch execution units following a three-decade career in life sciences consulting.
San Francisco-based insurance automation firm Adapt has launched the Late Pay Agent, a tool designed to replace manual outreach for overdue premiums. By automating communication chains until payment is secured, the platform claims to reduce pending cancellations by up to 93% while freeing account managers from repetitive administrative tasks.
With roughly 115 million diagnosed cases across seven major global markets in 2025, the chronic pain sector is bracing for a decade of transformation. A pipeline of novel non-opioid therapies and interventional treatments is set to redefine care standards as the industry moves beyond traditional pharmacological approaches.
The Investment Company Institute is backing a Securities and Exchange Commission plan to shift electronic delivery of financial disclosures to a default status. By moving away from mandatory paper mailings, the proposal aims to align regulatory requirements with modern investor habits while unlocking significant cost savings for fund shareholders.
Nearly half of American households shy away from olive oil due to price, flavor concerns, or culinary uncertainty. To bridge this gap, global leader Bertolli is launching a canola-olive oil blend, aiming to convert everyday cooks by pairing the familiar performance of canola with the health profile of Mediterranean oil.
Persistent Systems has officially gained control of Nagarro SE, securing 83.25% of the company's outstanding share capital following the expiration of its initial takeover offer. The acquisition, executed through its subsidiary Galaxy Germany Holding, marks a pivotal move toward consolidating the two firms into a global leader in AI-driven digital engineering.
In Rexburg, Idaho, physical therapist Paul Dye is clarifying the clinical application of dry needling, a technique increasingly utilized to address muscle tension and restricted mobility. By targeting specific trigger points with thin needles, practitioners aim to restore functional movement as part of a comprehensive, exercise-based rehabilitation strategy.
With Veterans Day on the horizon, Jacksonville Beach-based Future Home Loans is aiming to demystify VA-backed mortgage programs for service members. Many eligible borrowers remain unaware that these government-backed benefits are not limited to a single use, offering a pathway to homeownership that persists well beyond their initial tour of duty.
As consumers shift toward AI assistants and conversational search for shopping, brands are losing influence over how their products are recommended. Chicago-based data provider SPINS is addressing this gap with Agentic Discovery, a platform designed to audit how AI interprets product attributes and drives purchasing decisions.
A patient in Sweden has received the first dose of Leqembi outside of a clinical trial setting, marking a significant milestone for the Alzheimer’s therapy. The treatment was administered at a private clinic in Stockholm following a decision by national health authorities to exclude the drug from public funding.
Twelve educators have been selected for the inaugural Robbins Fellowship, a two-year program designed to help school teams move beyond isolated classroom innovation. Supported by the Relay Graduate School of Education, the initiative provides school-based teams with engineering, AI infrastructure, and coaching to build and test integrated learning models in real-time.
While Texas leads the nation in high school athletics participation, only 51% of youth ages 6 to 17 join organized sports teams or lessons. Seeking to bridge this gap, Toronto-based Sportball is launching its first corporate-operated U.S. location in Dallas-Plano this October, marking a shift in its American expansion strategy.
A private clinic in Stockholm has administered the first dose of Leqembi to a patient in Sweden, marking the arrival of the Alzheimer’s therapy outside of clinical trials. The milestone follows the European Union’s approval of the drug in April 2025, bringing a new treatment option to the local market.
THINK Surgical has tapped industry veteran Rick McDowell to oversee its national sales organization as the orthopedic robotics firm enters a period of aggressive commercial scaling. McDowell, who reports to Executive Vice President Chris Marrus, arrives tasked with refining the company’s market strategy and accelerating its reach among surgeons.
Families often struggle to distinguish between non-medical assistance and clinical support for aging relatives. Samantha O'Neil, a home healthcare expert based in Keene, New Hampshire, outlines how identifying specific daily needs versus medical requirements serves as the foundation for a safe and effective long-term care strategy.
Christian Coleman is launching the first franchise location for Mokas Coffee & Eatery at 11814 S Fellows St in Olathe, Kansas, on September 30. This expansion marks a strategic shift for the 20-year-old brand, which has tasked Coleman with opening six total sites across Johnson, Douglas, and Shawnee counties.
For every dollar lost to fraudulent activity, state and county SNAP agencies are now incurring $4.29 in total costs, according to the fifth annual True Cost of Fraud study from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. This figure represents a record high for the program, highlighting the growing financial strain on public benefit systems.
Chicago-based ChangeTower has overhauled its website monitoring platform, shifting from simple page comparison to an AI-powered system designed for enterprise teams. The new architecture allows users to define specific criteria in plain language, effectively silencing notification noise while providing automated, evidence-grade archiving for compliance and competitive intelligence needs.
A new 8,500-square-foot fitness facility will open its doors at 917 N Main Ave. on September 29, promising round-the-clock access to training and recovery tools for Unicoi County residents. The project represents a significant investment in local infrastructure, expected to generate approximately 20 new jobs for the community.
With the Texas Department of Transportation committing $138 billion to infrastructure projects over the next decade, the pressure to maintain project momentum has intensified. Dunaway, a Texas-based design firm, is shifting the industry standard by embedding right-of-way specialists into the earliest phases of planning and design.
A dinner for six is the grand prize in Melting Pot’s new autumn promotion, which pairs a limited-time seasonal menu with a contest honoring personal figures of gratitude. Running through October 11, the campaign invites diners to nominate individuals who deserve a VIP experience at the fondue restaurant chain.
Perched above the Hudson River at the gateway to the United States Military Academy, The Thayer Hotel is marking a century of service. Since its 1926 debut, the landmark has evolved from a local dream into a silent witness to American history, hosting military legends and pivotal moments of diplomacy.
