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FGH Parent, L.P., (“FGP” and together with its subsidiaries, “Fortitude Re”), a leading global reinsurance company, today announced that Fortitude Life Insurance & Annuity Company (“FLIAC”) has completed its second funding agreement backed notes (“FABN”) offering to institutional investors, scheduled to settle June 12, 2026. The notes will be issued by Fortitude Global Funding (the “Issuer”), an unaffiliated Delaware statutory trust, and are backed by a funding agreement issued by FLIAC.

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world's first full-stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, today announced day-zero support for Apple's newly unveiled operating systems, macOS Golden Gate and iOS 27 Beta, across its cloud testing platform.

The Open Group, the global vendor‑neutral technology consortium, today announced the release of the OSDU® Data Platform Standard, Version 1.0. The new standard establishes a stable, clearly defined baseline for data platform capabilities, supporting greater interoperability, consistency, and confidence across the energy industry.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has launched a new effort to help American companies develop and scale new products and manufacturing technologies more quickly.

Earlier this year, Meta made sweeping API changes that completely altered attribution tracking and targeting for advertisers. The result was that many marketing and ad companies and their clients witnessed their Meta Ad conversion numbers drop by anywhere from 20% to 40% seemingly overnight. However, Drive Social Media is assuring its customers that while Meta’s recent changes affect how ads are measured, they do not affect the actual performance or ROI of ads.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: REGN) for violations of the securities laws.

MFS Supply, a national supplier of cabinetry and countertops with over a decade of experience serving the multifamily renovation industry, today announced the full launch of MFS Turnkey — a purpose-built installation and project management service for single-family community builders and multifamily new construction projects.

Orange Amps today launched the Outlowd ES Series, a new line of acoustic amplifiers designed by Orange in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, and sold exclusively at Guitar Center in the U.S. Three models cover the full range from bedroom practice to professional stage, priced from $199 to $1,499. The ES3 and ES60 are available now; the ES100 arrives September 10, 2026.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BTGO) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Ensign Group, Inc. (“Ensign” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: ENSG) for violations of the securities laws.

National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, announced that four loan originators have been named 2026 Top Latino Mortgage Originators by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), which recognizes the nation's top-performing Latino mortgage professionals.

Tri Counties Bank, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State, has awarded $110,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout Northern and Central California. This year, 80 students from 68 high schools in 21 counties received scholarships of $1,000 or $1,500.

BigHat Biosciences, an AI-driven platform and therapeutics company, announced today the appointment of Stefan Weigand, PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer. Stefan joins from Roche, where he was Head of Large Molecule Research, overseeing a global team of approximately 350 scientists and the company's biologics, conjugates, and gene therapy pipeline from discovery through Phase I. Weigand's appointment comes as BigHat advances its AI-integrated drug design platform across multiple therapeutic programs. The company's closed-loop approach combines generative protein design with high-throughput experimental cycles, using Bayesian optimization to tune biologics across many competing design parameters at once.

Liberty Home Guard has been named The Best Overall Home Warranty Provider by U.S. News & World Report earning a 4.9 out of 5 rating and the top position among the national providers U.S. News evaluated. It is the fifth time the company has held the No. 1 spot, more than any other home warranty company.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Zillow Group, Inc. (“Zillow” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) and reminds investors of the August 10, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Pure Lithium Corporation, a disruptive lithium metal battery technology company, is pleased to announce that the company has been selected as a 2026 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.

Upshop, the leading provider of AI-powered retail operations software, announced today several innovations at its Altitude 2026 conference being held in Denver, Colorado.

Visa (NYSE: V) today announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enable secure Visa payments within agentic commerce, enabling seamless and trusted payments across OpenAI. The companies made the announcement at the Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco. Through the partnership, Visa will provide its global network, credentialing capabilities and security infrastructure to support agentic commerce experiences, helping consumers and businesses interact and transact with confidence.

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been selected by the U.S. Army to deliver VAMPIRETM counter-unmanned systems (c-UxS) to support urgent defense against hostile drones. The Army’s order is worth up to $106 million as part of the United States’ layered c-UxS defense approach.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller® brand arc welding equipment, announces the expansion of its Copilot family with two new product variations: Copilot Builder with FANUC CRX‑30 and Copilot with XR-AlumaPro™ CB torch. These build on the Copilot platform’s promise of making robotic welding easier to adopt, more flexible to configure and capable of growing alongside evolving production needs while addressing a wider array of welding applications.

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) announced today a distribution agreement with NBCUniversal.

At Visa Payments Forum 2026, Visa (NYSE: V) today announced new AI, stablecoin and token capabilities designed to help clients unlock the next generation of commerce. These innovations reflect a simple objective: ensuring trust, security and control evolve alongside increasingly fast, automated and intelligent commerce experiences.

KARL STORZ, a global leader in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical technology, has received FDA clearance for the Rubina™ Lens exoscope for open surgery, broadening the company’s near-infrared (NIR) imaging ecosystem across open and minimally invasive procedures in the United States.

Angie Ransom, Vice President of Retail for ERI, the nation’s leading material resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider and largest recycler of electronics, was a featured panelist for the event closing keynote discussion at the Battery and Universal Waste Conference yesterday at the Sheraton Grand Nashville.

Prosegur, a global leader in innovative private security solutions, has released an analysis of the risks associated with the FIFA World Cup 2026, an event that will bring together more than 6.5 million fans between 11 June and 19 July across various football stadiums located in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The report identifies a set of physical, digital and operational threats that require a hybrid approach to comprehensive protection, particularly in light of the growing convergence between physical and technological environments.

Two Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne attorneys have been selected for the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation legal guide, which spotlights the nation’s top up-and-coming legal talent.

Magellan Jets, a leader in private aviation, today announced a redesigned Jet Card program built around Private Client travel patterns. Anchored by Advantage Routes, which deliver preferred pricing on the high-demand corridors most frequently flown by Magellan Jets Private Clients, the program is the first Jet Card solution designed around individual Client's specific annual flight needs, aircraft preference, and hourly commitment level. This advancement breaks from the private aviation industry’s standard 25-hour increment model by enabling Private Clients to purchase a customized number of hours based on their individual flying needs.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Verra Mobility Corporation (“Verra” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VRRM) common stock between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Verra investors have until August 4, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Concord Technologies, a leader in healthcare data interoperability and intelligent document processing, today announced it has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace, adding national recognition to a year in which the company also earned the No. 1 ranking among midsize companies in The Seattle Times Top Workplaces awards. Both honors are based on direct employee feedback collected through independent third-party surveys administered by Energage.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action on behalf of purchasers of Via Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: VIA) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the “Offering Documents”) issued in connection with Via’s initial public offering (the “IPO”). Via provides software and tech-enabled services for cities, transit agencies, transport operators, school districts, universities, and corporations to manage public transportation.

The Annual General Meeting of PureTech Health plc (LSE: PRTC) (“PureTech” or the “Company”) was held at 11 a.m. EDT/4 p.m. BST on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BTGO) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

C Spire today announced it has been named Arctic Wolf’s 2026 Southeast Partner of the Year. The award recognizes the company’s leadership in helping organizations strengthen security operations and defend against modern, AI‑driven threats by delivering trusted security outcomes through Arctic Wolf solutions.

As model costs climb, the entire consumer AI market is stalling. The teams building for health, education, companionship, and language learning are being priced out of their own category. While enterprise companies absorb rising inference costs with padded budgets and per-seat pricing, the consumer developers that acquire users through paid ads, monetize on $5-10 subscriptions, and carry AI spend as their single largest cost line have nowhere left to go.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming August 4, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased PicS N.V. (“PicS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PICS) Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s January 2026 initial public offering (“IPO”).

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TrueRoll, the AI-powered workflow platform built for county assessor offices, has named Brennan Middleton as its Chief Revenue Officer. Middleton, who joined June 1, brings more than a decade of go-to-market leadership in state and local government technology, most recently as VP of Growth at Neumo (formerly Avenu Insights), where he led GTM strategy for a platform serving more than 4,500 government customers across all 50 states. He will oversee sales, marketing, and revenue operations as TrueRoll scales its platform and expands into new workflows and states.

The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) common stock between October 30, 2025 and April 30, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until August 7, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Roblox class action lawsuit. Captioned Mukherjee v. Roblox Corporation, No. 26-cv-05489 (N.D. Cal.), the Roblox class action lawsuit charges Roblox and certain of Roblox’ top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) recorded exceptional performance during 2025, attracting over SAR 12 billion in new foreign investments, a 100% growth compared to 2024, while new local investments reached SAR 18 billion, bringing total secured investments to approximately SAR 30 billion, a 25% growth rate.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 3, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Badger Meter, Inc. (“Badger Meter” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BMI) common stock between April 18, 2024 and April 16, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Snke, a pioneering health tech company, and Precision NeuroMed (PNM), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing precision therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) diseases, announced a partnership to streamline and scale precision drug delivery to the brain through digital workflow orchestration.

Leading global talent, entertainment, sports, and brand advisory company United Talent Agency will debut UTA Beach later this month at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with the agency’s biggest presence to date. UTA Beach is the place at Cannes Lions that defines the future of media and marketing—a convergence of artists, visionaries, and brands who lead culture. The activation serves as the premier creative hub and center of connection on the Croisette, connecting 120+ dynamic talent and brand clients across film and television, creators, music, sports, news, advisory, and beyond. UTA clients who are confirmed to be on the ground include Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Paris Hilton, Ashley Graham, Alan Cumming, Karlie Kloss, Draymond Green, Kara Swisher, Adam Brody, will.i.am, Johnny Harris and more.

Wawanesa Insurance (soon to be renamed W Insurance) has earned the top ranking in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Auto Insurance StudySM for overall customer satisfaction among auto insurers in the state of California.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Verra Mobility Corporation (“Verra” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VRRM) common stock between February 24, 2026 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Verra investors have until August 4, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. (SMPA) today announced that it has enrolled the required number of participants in its pivotal Phase 2 monotherapy trial for enzomenib, an investigational, oral selective menin inhibitor for the treatment of relapsed/refractory acute leukemia with KMT2A rearrangement, to allow for interim analysis. Achieving this milestone will enable SMPA to obtain results of the interim analysis by the end of calendar year 2026. These results will be promptly disclosed, with detailed data to be presented at an upcoming medical congress. If the primary endpoint is met, SMPA would then proceed with preparation for regulatory submission with the aim of obtaining approval in the US and Japan during FY2027.

Crewe Advisors LLC (“Crewe”), a Utah-based registered investment adviser (“RIA”), today announced it will enter into a strategic partnership with Wealth Partners Capital Group (“WPCG”), a financial services holding company, and HGGC, a values-driven, partnership-focused middle-market private equity firm. WPCG and the Aspire Holdings platform of HGGC will make a minority equity investment in Crewe to support the firm’s growth through both acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. The management team of Crewe will remain majority shareholders and continue to lead the firm’s operations.

OKI (TOKYO:6703) has been selected as the representative organization for the technology development project titled “Development and Global Deployment of a Next-Generation Infrastructure Monitoring System Through Close Integration of Satellites and Ground Sensors,” proposed jointly with LTS, Inc. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hiroaki Kabashima; “LTS”). The project comes under the technology development theme “Acceleration of Implementation of Satellite Data Utilization Systems: (A) Development and Demonstration of Satellite Data Utilization Systems” within the open call program of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)’s Space Strategy Fund (Note 1) (Second Phase). The project involves integrating satellite data, sensor data, and existing data to enable the early detection of signs of abnormalities in customer infrastructure, thereby contributing to more advanced inspection operations, faster maintenance decision-making, and reduced maintenance workloads in the future. Overall, the goal is to shift infrastructure management from the conventional reactive approach to preventive maintenance.

HARIO Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of heatproof glass and specialty coffee equipment, today announces the release of two new colorways for its V60 Dripper NEO. The new colors will launch globally on June 25, 2026, and make their first appearance at World of Coffee Brussels 2026, to be held from June 25 to 27 at Booth #11356. Building on HARIO’s commitment to functional beauty and precision brewing, the new colorways expand the visual expression of one of the brand’s most innovative coffee drippers. Designed for both professional baristas and home brewers, the release enhances the coffee experience through thoughtful design and refined aesthetics.

Oxford Commercial Finance (OCF), a subsidiary of Oxford Bank, today announced it has secured $275 million in active working capital facilities for small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S. since launching in 2022. The cumulative figure spans 126 closed transactions across 18 states with more than $120 million in initial funding.

LaVoie Strategic Communications Group, Inc. (“LaVoie”), under its newly established LaVoieGov practice, announced today it has received a Bronze Bell Ringer Award in the Government/Public Affairs category from the Publicity Club of New England for its communications campaign, “Safeguarding Access to Affordable Health Insurance Across Massachusetts.”

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Class A or Class C common stock of Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) (NASDAQ: Z) between February 11, 2025 and May 7, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Zillow investors under the federal securities laws.

Reading Horizons®, a trusted leader in literacy for more than 40 years, has received the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Award in the Adaptive Learning Innovation category, a national recognition honoring products redefining how technology supports student learning. The award recognizes Ascend™, the company's Pre-K-12 comprehensive literacy system designed to replace fragmented, patchworked literacy programs with one, coherent, connected platform.

The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that the Grail class action lawsuit seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers of GRAIL, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRAL) common stock between May 13, 2025 and February 19, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Captioned Robbins v. Grail, Inc., No. 26-cv-05428 (N.D. Cal.), the Grail class action lawsuit charges Grail and certain of Grail’s top current and former executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Tanner Health and Healthliant Ventures announce the launch of Optellum’s Virtual Nodule Clinic® (VNC), an artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed to assist care teams in identifying, risk assessing and managing patients with potentially cancerous lung nodules.

NEURA Robotics (“NEURA”), the pioneer in cognitive robotics and creator of the Neuraverse, today announced a landmark Series C financing with a total round size of up to $1.4 billion to accelerate its mission of building the world’s leading Physical AI platform. The financing brings together global leaders across AI, robotics, compute, manufacturing and industrial infrastructure, including Tether, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Amazon, NVIDIA, imec.xpand, Bosch, Schaeffler, European Investment Bank, Lingotto Horizon, InterAlpen Partners and others.

A Los Angeles jury has awarded $32 million to the family of a California woman who died from pleural mesothelioma after years of exposure to an asbestos-contaminated talc product, finding Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and its subsidiaries liable for her illness.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Nuvalent, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NUVL) to GSK plc (NYSE: GSK). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Nuvalent will receive $124.00 in cash for each share of Nuvalent that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Amsterdam & Partners LLP, international counsel to Strong Armenia leader Samvel Karapetyan, today expresses serious concern regarding widespread electoral irregularities during Armenia’s parliamentary elections.

F2, the compounding intelligence platform for private markets, today announced that it has raised $24 million in total equity capital including a $14 million seed round led by HighlandX, with participation from existing investors Left Lane Capital, NFX, Y Combinator, and Torch Capital.

Animal Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, today announced the successful closing of Animal Capital Fund III (“Fund III”) with $33 million in total commitments, reflecting strong support from both new and existing investors. The closing represents a significant scale-up from the firm's $13 million Fund I and $16 million Fund II, enabling Animal Capital to expand its core strategy of driving early-stage growth through institutional rigor and unparalleled cultural influence.

NextNav Inc. (Nasdaq: NN), a leader in next-generation terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation solutions, today announced it has joined GSMA and industry partners in an industry-first call to action bringing together leaders from telecommunications, aviation, security, and drone operations to help shape the future for safer drone airspaces.

Codenotary, leaders in assuring safe and secure use of AI use, today announced that its AgentMon AI runtime observability platform is now monitoring more than 3 million AI-agent interactions per day across enterprise customer environments, underscoring the rapid operationalization of agentic AI systems.

Tracebound, a new compliance intelligence platform built to help product-based companies navigate rapidly evolving sustainability regulations across global markets, launched today by Snaplinc Consulting and Snowsports Industries America (SIA).

Walker Sands, an integrated B2B growth services agency, today announced the acquisition of RevPartners, a revenue operations (RevOps) and GTM engineering firm recognized for its expertise in HubSpot CRM architecture, demand orchestration and managed RevOps services. The acquisition expands Walker Sands’ capabilities across CRM and marketing automation systems, data and GTM operations, helping clients better connect brand, demand and revenue performance.

Rise Internet announced today that deployment is underway for a new state-of-the-art fiber-powered gigabit network in Texas. The company is upgrading locations across the Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio metropolitan areas using Tarana G2 technology.

Following the first hands-on previews at Summer Game Fest Play Days, ProbablyMonsters, an independent video game company focused on building original IP through a focused, scalable development model, today confirmed that Crimson Moon will release in September 2026, and Nekome: Nazi Hunter is planned for an early 2027 launch. While distinct in tone and gameplay, both titles reflect ProbablyMonsters’ approach to building focused AA games with AAA sensibilities, emphasizing cinematic presentation, immersive world-building, and deeply handcrafted gameplay experiences.

The Mather Group, LLC (TMG), a $17 billion leading wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families nationwide, is proud to announce its inclusion on Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 list for a sixth consecutive year.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Via Transportation, Inc. (“Via Transportation” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VIA) and reminds investors of the August 10, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

UDT, a national technology solutions leader focused on delivering enterprise IT and telecommunication solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named it to its 2026 CRN Solution Provider 500 list. UDT has long placed high on the annual list, a testament to its ongoing delivery of industry-leading services for its customers.

Riverview Landscapes (“Riverview”) has acquired Landscape, Inc., a commercial and residential landscaping and snow management provider headquartered in Albany, New York. The transaction further strengthens Riverview’s presence in the Capital Region and supports continued growth across its New York operations.

KBRA Credit Profile (KCP), a division of KBRA Analytics, releases its Day 2 recap of the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) June Conference 2026.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) earns a spot on America’s Greatest Workplaces list by Newsweek for 2026, celebrating the company’s third consecutive year receiving this honor. The annual recognition highlights Ryder’s ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and innovative workplace where our people can excel and thrive.

Law firms are emerging as one of the strongest drivers of office market recovery, expanding footprints and accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI) at a time when many industries continue to reassess their workplace needs, according to a new report from Cushman & Wakefield.

Edge Focus, a technology-enabled private credit firm focused on consumer assets, today announced a loan partnership with a large private credit manager to expand its auto program through the purchase of consumer auto receivables. The partnership marks a major milestone for Edge Focus, building on nearly 10 years of history in consumer lending assets and accelerating the firm’s expansion in the auto lending space.