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Sandbox VR, the world's leader in virtual reality experiences, opened at Westfield London on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Located in White City in the heart of West London, Sandbox VR will bring an exciting new dimension to the capital's competitive socialising scene as part of the groundbreaking TOCA Social venue.

Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share.

As one of Hoopeston’s two major employers, Teasdale Latin Foods (Teasdale) plays a vital role in the community. Despite the strike by the Grain Millers Union, Teasdale remains committed to sustainability, workforce stability, and the local economy.

Matt Toledo, former Publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Business Journal, is launching Billionaire Reporter, a new digital media platform dedicated to covering the lives, investments, and influence of billionaires. The daily news outlet provides in-depth reporting on the over 1,000 billionaires in the U.S., tracking their philanthropic initiatives, business decisions, and broader impact on the economy and global society.

Nebulock, the AI-driven threat hunting platform transforming endpoint security, today announced it has raised $8.5 million in funding, including $6 million in seed funding led by Bain Capital Ventures. Additional participation came from Decibel, In-Q-Tel, Zetta Venture Partners, Step Function and Aviso Ventures, as well as angel investors. The new capital will fuel the expansion of Nebulock’s autonomous threat hunting capabilities, enhance its cross-telemetry correlation engine, and scale its engineering and go-to-market teams.

Tachyum® today announced that it has successfully ported the eBPF Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler on its Prodigy® Universal Processor software emulation platform.

Skild AI, an AI robotics company building a scalable foundation model for robotics, today released a never-before-seen look at its results. The video highlights the company’s early progress in scaling the capabilities of Physical AI—its shared, general-purpose brain that’s designed for a diverse embodiment of robots, environments, and tasks.

Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2025, reporting net income after taxes of $7.0 million.

EFG Companies has the ear of over 1,600 retail automotive and powersports dealers and hears the impacts of the current market and economic conditions. Success in the second half of 2025 will require a mixture of strategy, innovation, and preparation to combat the challenging forces disrupting sales and revenue generation. Here are the Top Five Questions we hear from dealer principals daily – and the experienced counsel we share with them. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4lLeCkx.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Fiserv, Inc. (“Fiserv” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FI) common stock between July 24, 2024 and July 22, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Fiserv investors have until September 22, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Lockheed Martin Corporation (“Lockheed Martin” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LMT) securities between January 23, 2024 and July 21, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Lockheed investors have until September 26, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Casago, a premier vacation rental property management company, today announced it has selected Wheelhouse as its enterprise revenue management platform of choice.

AskTuring.ai today announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed funding round and the upcoming fall launch of its groundbreaking secure platform that is positioned to capture the rapidly growing demand for privacy-first artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that serve users rather than tech giants.

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The Fresh Market has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers 2025, earning the top spot in the Specialty/Natural/Ethnic Grocers category. The ranking was published by Newsweek in partnership with Statista Inc.

SPAR Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRP) (“SPAR”, “SPAR Group” or the “Corporation”), a provider of retail and brand services, is proud to announce the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina. This move places the company in one of the country’s fastest growing cities with a vibrant tech sector, business-friendly environment, access to great talent and a highly-connected international airport.

Catena Labs, a pioneer in AI and stablecoin financial services, today announced the appointment of Sharda Caro Del Castillo as Chief Legal and Business Officer. Caro Del Castillo brings to the company over two decades of legal, compliance, strategic and operational expertise from leadership roles at Affirm, Airbnb, Square, PayPal and Wells Fargo.

Amperity, the leading AI-powered customer data cloud, today released its 2025 State of AI in Retail report, a new survey highlighting how retail businesses are rapidly embracing AI, but often lack the foundational data infrastructure needed to unlock its full potential.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Fiserv, Inc. (“Fiserv” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FI) common stock between July 24, 2024 and July 22, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Fiserv investors have until September 22, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Easterly ROCMuni High Income Municipal Bond Fund f/k/a Principal Street High Income Municipal Fund (“Easterly” or the “Fund”) (NASDAQ: RMHIX, RMHVX, RMJAX) shares between July 29, 2022 and June 12, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Easterly investors have until September 22, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Matrice.ai, which builds modular Vision AI Factories for real-world environments, today announced a strategic expansion of its seed funding round led by Voltage Park with participation from Ax3.ai, Plug and Play Ventures, and a syndicate of prominent industry angel investors.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming September 16, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Neogen Corporation (“Neogen” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEOG) common stock between January 5, 2023 through June 3, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Flexa, the leading payments platform for digital assets, today announced the appointment of Trey Swanson as the company’s new Head of Commercial, a strategic hire that will help scale Flexa’s merchant adoption and go-to-market strategy across key verticals in the US, Latin America, Europe, and beyond.

Faire, the leading global wholesale platform powering independent retail, today announced the appointment of Christopher Payne, former President and Chief Operating Officer of DoorDash, to its Board of Directors as Independent Director and Chair of the Compensation Committee. A veteran technology leader with more than three decades of experience scaling some of the world’s most innovative platforms, Payne joins Faire at a period of rapid global expansion.

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is stepping onto the pitch in a big way. The company today announced a multi-year partnership that makes the retailer an official partner of Major League Soccer (MLS) and Leagues Cup. This collaboration marks a major milestone in Walmart’s expanding investment and commitment to celebrating the world’s game and deepening connections with one of the most culturally vibrant and fastest-growing fan bases in North America.

Zenlayer, the world’s hyperconnected cloud, today announced it has been named 2024 APAC Partner of the Year by Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions.

The Chetu Foundation, the non-profit organization of the global digital intelligence and software solutions provider Chetu, today announced the donation of seven fully electric meal delivery vehicles to the Akshaya Patra Foundation, a non-profit committed to ending classroom hunger in India. The initiative is a key part of both organizations’ commitment to fighting child hunger while embracing environmentally responsible practices.

Williams’ (NYSE: WMB) board of directors has approved a regular dividend of $0.50 per share, or $2.00 annualized, on the company’s common stock, payable on Sept. 29, 2025, to holders of record at the close of business on Sept. 12, 2025.

The Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) has awarded a contract to SFL Missions Inc. to develop the AISSat-4 maritime ship tracking microsatellite for launch in less than one year. AISSat-4 is needed to expand operational capacity in Norway’s maritime situational awareness network.

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Citadel Completions is proud to announce the appointment of Gregory Colgan as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Greg brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of driving growth, operational excellence, and innovation.

LambdaTest, a GenAI-powered quality engineering platform, is excited to announce the launch of its Azure DevOps App, designed to streamline test management within the Azure DevOps environment. The LambdaTest Azure DevOps App integrates directly with Azure DevOps through the Azure DevOps Marketplace, providing users with a powerful tool to manage and track their executions. They can also link test cases, track executions of those test cases, and create new test cases with AI or manually in a seamless manner, boosting workflow efficiency and fostering better collaboration across development teams.

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to facilitate the transition to natural refrigerants, today announced the launch of the R-TRADE Supporters program, inviting industry organizations to support critical workforce solutions delivered under NASRC’s Refrigeration Technician Recruitment, Advancement, Development and Education (R-TRADE) Program.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers and acquirers of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) securities between January 23, 2024 and July 21, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Lockheed Martin is an aerospace and defense company.

Gemz requests that their press release NewsItemId: 20250729055920 “Gemz Transforms Hair Care with First-of-Its-Kind Water-Activated Innovation” be killed.

Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Catalyst Bank will celebrate the start of construction on a transitional housing project that was helped by a $2 million FHLB Dallas Affordable Housing Program grant awarded through Catalyst Bank. They’ll join The Refinery Mission and elected officials for a groundbreaking and check presentation for The Rig, a housing development in Opelousas, Louisiana, at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 1, 2025.

1stWest Mergers and Acquisitions announced today that BBA Consultants has signed a strategic agreement confirming the integration of Tierra Group International, Ltd. into its operations, marking a major expansion of BBA’s international footprint. 1stWest M&A served as the investment banker that advised and represented Tierra Group International in the transaction.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced its board of directors approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.45 per share, payable Sept. 1, 2025, to stockholders of record on Aug. 8, 2025. The third quarter dividend represents an increase of $0.05 per share, or 12.5%, from the prior quarter.

A wave of public outcry reached the steps of the Massachusetts State House today as more than 400 people, including advocates, community leaders, small business owners, and employees of Global Partners, a Waltham-based leading independent liquid energy supplier and retail operator, called for a full investigation into MassDOT’s recent and controversial highway service plaza procurement. Last month, the MassDOT Board awarded a 35-year lease to redevelop and run 18 service plazas, 11 of which are on the Massachusetts Turnpike, to Applegreen, a foreign company majority owned by private equity giant Blackstone.

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I.R. Gilyeat & Company announced today the availability of AI Truth Teller.

Anthelion Capital, a technology-enabled asset manager, today announced the successful closing of Anthelion CLO 2025-1 Ltd., its debut US collateralized loan obligation (CLO) issuance. Anthelion CLO 2025-1 will invest in a diversified portfolio of US broadly syndicated senior secured loans (BSLs). The transaction, which marks a significant milestone in the firm’s growth and commitment to innovative credit solutions, allows Anthelion to enter the dynamic $1.3 trillion CLO market. The $405 million transaction was arranged by Natixis Securities Americas LLC.

Known for his portrayal as Tommy Bailey, the youngest member of the Bailey family, in the beloved movie It’s a Wonderful Life, popular actor Jimmy Hawkins will release his next book, The Heart of It’s a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit, with Harper Horizon on September 23, 2025.

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The Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP), is proud to announce the return of the Icons of Pop Culture Gala on October 23, 2025, celebrating 25 years of MOPOP’s boundary-pushing work and the creators who shaped the worlds of film, fashion, gaming and music.

Enterprises are moving beyond traditional cybersecurity architectures, adopting more flexible tools to defend increasingly distributed operations, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

DecisionRx, Inc., a leader in Medication Therapy Optimization (MTO), and BeneCard PBF, the original Pharmacy Benefit Facilitator (PBF), today announced a strategic partnership designed to bring personalized, data-driven medication insights to BeneCard PBF’s clients and members nationwide.

Lovett Industrial, a Houston-based real estate investment firm, has announced that the second phase of its master planned, urban infill industrial development, 610 Business District, is under construction.

National golf retail chain PGA TOUR Superstore today announced Troy Rice as the new chief executive officer. Rice comes to PGA TOUR Superstore after three years as CEO of retail beverage chain Total Wine & More (TWM). Rice, who will report directly to Blank Family of Businesses Owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank, will begin his new role at PGA TOUR Superstore on September 2, 2025.

A survey of 408 U.S. physicians, conducted by YouGov analysis institute and commissioned by Siemens Healthineers, reveals how significant laboratory testing is to doctors’ clinical decisions and how reliant they are upon the support laboratory professionals provide. Doctors have a robust clinical toolkit to inform patient care decisions, which includes laboratory testing. To what extent physicians use and rely upon laboratory testing, however, has historically been unclear. The data affirms physicians overwhelmingly agree (99%) that clinical lab testing is an integral part of the healthcare system and that the testing lab professionals perform for their patients helps them do their jobs better.1 Further, every doctor surveyed (100%) agrees lab results help streamline how they use other healthcare resources, for example, more efficient use of imaging and biopsy.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has delivered the world’s largest1 commercial quantum control system (QCS) to the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan. The system has been integrated into the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology (G-QuAT). This control system is now part of the new evaluation testbed at G-QuAT, which will push the limits of what is possible with quantum computing in terms of both scale and performance.

Broadvoice | GoContact, a global leader in AI-powered customer experience technology, announced today the appointment of Molly Lozano as its new Channel Chief. With more than two decades of experience driving success for partners across startups and global enterprises, Lozano brings a proven track record of turning vision into sustainable velocity.

ExtensisHR, a nationally recognized Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR Outsourcing (HRO) services provider, is pleased to announce the addition of Kaiser Permanente to its master health plan. This new partnership allows ExtensisHR to offer Kaiser Permanente's integrated care model to PEO customers and their employees located in covered service areas, including California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Gateway Fiber today announced that the combined company formed through its merger with E-Rate provider WANRack and consumer broadband company KWIKOM will operate under the Gateway Fiber name. This brand alignment marks a key step in unifying operations and presenting a cohesive identity across residential, business, enterprise, and educational broadband services.

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Intellivo, the technology leader in health plan subrogation, today announced the appointment of Gee Mehta as Chief Financial Officer. Gee joins Intellivo with more than 20 years of experience in high-growth companies. He will play a critical role as Intellivo scales in response to client demand based on its ability to deliver better financial outcomes for accident-related medical claims reimbursements.

More go-to-market teams are using multiple AI tools to move faster—but without customer context, those tools can only go so far. HubSpot is changing that.

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Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has successfully completed a strategic pilot project with Tyba, an energy analytics and optimization platform, to enhance its battery energy storage system (BESS) modeling and identify potential locations for siting storage infrastructure across U.S. power markets. The initiative was designed to support Avangrid’s evaluation of standalone and hybrid storage assets, improve revenue forecasting, and build internal expertise in the rapidly evolving U.S. storage landscape.

Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo Inc., has announced a strategic integration with Quokka, a leader in mobile app risk intelligence. This collaboration, now available for Android and iOS devices, enables organizations to manage their mobile applications via Hexnode, while leveraging Quokka’s capabilities to continuously assess mobile apps for malicious behavior, security vulnerabilities, and privacy risks.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (“Barnes & Noble” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BNED) for violations of the securities laws.

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D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Hanmar, LLC on its sale to Alpha Metalcraft Group (“AMG”), a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (“IGP”). Hanmar represents the first add-on acquisition for AMG following IGP’s acquisition in July 2024.

Car IQ, the company pioneering payment technology for connected vehicles, today announced the launch of new growth financing, building on a recent $8 million strategic investment. The company has engaged Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) to lead its capital raising and banking strategy moving forward.

Alvaria, a global leader in compliance-focused contact center software, today announced a strategic partnership with CallMiner, the leading provider of AI-powered conversation intelligence to improve customer experience (CX). This collaboration combines the power of Alvaria customer experience solutions with the CallMiner platform, including advanced AI capabilities, to support joint customers with world-class analytics, personalized outreach campaigns, and actionable customer insights.

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Hightouch, the leading data and AI agent platform for marketers, today announced an investment from Snowflake Ventures and Capital One Ventures. This investment extends Hightouch’s oversubscribed Series C round and fuels a shared vision of how data and AI agents will transform marketing. The funding underscores growing momentum behind agentic AI as the next evolution in marketing technology, and Hightouch as a pioneer in redefining how marketers work.

Join ZIPS Car Wash this week as they partner with the local chambers to unveil upgraded locations across Lexington with ribbon cutting ceremonies, free car washes and free ZIPS swag. Plus, ZIPS will honor local heroes and their families with academic scholarships through their national partnership with Folds of Honor.

SUPERWISE, a trusted Enterprise AI Governance and Operations Platform, today announced the successful implementation of its cutting-edge AI solutions with Renova Health, a leader in chronic care management. This strategic deployment by SUPERWISE leverages its advanced AI capabilities to transform patient engagement at Renova Health through real-time data, intelligent automation, and personalized care, all integrated within Renova's RCare platform.

Dwight Capital and its affiliate REIT, Dwight Mortgage Trust (DMT), closed $650.7 million in seniors housing financings during Q2 2025. The transactions featured a mix of bridge and HUD loans for assisted living facilities (ALFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) across several states, highlighting Dwight’s continued nationwide leadership in the seniors housing sector.

Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray metrology systems and a Group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”), has launched full-fledged commercial production of XTRAIA XD-3300, a high-resolution microspot X-ray diffraction system

Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, today announced the appointment of Vikas Desai as Chief Commercial Officer. Vikas will oversee Infinitum’s commercial efforts and revenue growth.

Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Susanne Burstein has joined the Firm’s Maritime and Transportation Group as Head of Transportation Finance.

Today, Real American Beer announced the first winners of its nationwide Local Legends campaign—a celebration of everyday Americans who show up for their communities with grit, heart, and humility.

Adentro is excited to announce that it has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem. Adentro enables SKU-level marketing attribution, allowing restaurants to directly connect their digital advertising campaigns to specific menu item purchases. This creates a powerful closed-loop attribution system that restaurants can now manage directly through their Toast POS.