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Thomas Massie launches push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Crescent Springs, who has less than four months left in office, wants lawmakers to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment launches ‘HOME 28’, a strategic agency alliance giving clients the home advantage ahead of UEFA EURO ‘28
London, 17th September 2026 –M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment has announced the launch of HOME 28, a new strategic agency
The Business Journal launches redesigned website
TheBusinessJournal.com has a new look, expanded local coverage and more business intelligence for readers across California’s Central Valley.
First iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 Orders Arriving to...
It's Friday, September 18 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who pre-ordered are beginning to receive their new devices. The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 are launching today. Apple fans who ordered an iPhone, Apple Watch, or AirPods will soon be sharing first impressions on Instagram, Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and other social networks.
TechFW, UNT Health launch Innovation Forum
Tech Fort Worth (TechFW) and UNT Health today launched the Innovation Forum, an annual signature event designed to spotlight the groundbreaking innovation
LA County launches grants up to $3,000 for businesses impacted by Lineage Fire, East LA oil spill
Officials in Los Angeles County announced the launch of a grant program offering up to $3,000 to small businesses affected by the Lineage Fire in Boyle Heights, as well as the oil spill in East LA.
State Street Launches New RIA Custody Business
State Street is now marketing its custody offering to larger RIAs, with plans to go live with an anchor client in the next couple of months.
Indoor family entertainment concept coming to Denton - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
A 30,000-square-foot entertainment center with trampolines, a ninja course, virtual reality, arcade games and more is coming to Denton. Launch Family Entertainment will open a new location on Friday, Oct. 30 inside the Golden Triangle Mall at 2201 South I-35. The center will also feature Multi Ball and a Valo Area, along with the Launch’s […]
New iPhone 18 Pro Models Will Have Day One Update
Customers receiving an iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, an Apple Watch Series 12, or an Apple Watch Ultra 4 tomorrow will need to install a software update right away. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max ship with iOS 27 variants with a 24A427 or 24A8428 version number. The launch version of iOS 27 is version 24A437, so if you're getting an iPhone 18 Pro, expect a software update during the setup process.
Nevada: Golden Entertainment connects casino bar tops for jackpots up to $500K
A $1 bet at a Golden Entertainment casino can now give gamblers a shot at a jackpot worth as much as $500,000. Golden has launched a new progressive jackpot sys
Claude Code relaunches Projects to manage multiple AI agents in the cloud
Claude Code can run teams of AI agents in one spot now.
iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing: New Colors, Better Photos, and Smaller Dynamic Island
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are launching tomorrow, but we were able to get one early to share some initial impressions. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Both the 18 Pro and Pro Max are heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models they replace, and it's most noticeable when you pick up the Pro Max. It was a heavy phone to begin with, and now there's more weight (249 grams vs. 233 grams).
Anthropic launches Claude Code Projects, an ‘always-on’ conversation that remembers and delegates your long-running dev work
For enterprises, it makes a whole lot of sense: their digital storefront, website, content management system, procurement platform, or other business application rarely has a discrete endpoint.
Walmart launches rural health ambassador pilot, tapping pharmacists for expanded support
Big box retailer Walmart is launching a six-month pilot program that places pharmacists in a new “Health Ambassador” role at five rural stores to help customers navigate health and wellness resourc | Walmart’s Health Ambassador Associate roles will be given to trained pharmacists at each store participating in the program.
The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It’s not enough to help the planet, yet
Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran, but it is not yet enough to help address climate change. When the U.S. and Israel launched the war in February, some backers of renewables opined it could drive a green transition as oil and gas prices […]
Here are 100+ things Siri AI can do on your iPhone
iOS 27 launched this week with the all-new Siri AI. David Pogue put the new Siri to the test by trying 125 requests, here’s how it went.
Gilham Elementary fifth-graders to launch self-made rockets in annual science event
More than 100 fifth-graders at Gilham Elementary School in Eugene are preparing to send self-made rockets into the sky as part of the school’s annual rocket lau
Gilham Elementary fifth-graders to launch self-made rockets in annual science event
More than 100 fifth-graders at Gilham Elementary School in Eugene are preparing to send self-made rockets into the sky as part of the school’s annual rocket lau
Gilham Elementary fifth-graders to launch self-made rockets in annual science event
More than 100 fifth-graders at Gilham Elementary School in Eugene are preparing to send self-made rockets into the sky as part of the school’s annual rocket lau
Versant's US$530m Full Swing buy in a busy summer of sports tech deals
Versant's US$530m Full Swing purchase, SI's Magnifi acquisition and TSC's EventAIQ launch: what SportsPro's summer technology coverage means for sports.
GTA Online Will Be Supported 'Beyond' GTA 6 Release, PC 'Becoming More and More Important'
Rockstar Games plans to support GTA Online "beyond" the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, parent company Take-Two has confirmed.
San Diego’s top prospect launches two homers in electric win
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President Trump is bringing healthy food from harvest to hallways
The Trump administration is launching initiatives to improve school nutrition by increasing farm-to-school grant funding and investing in cafeteria equipment upgrades.
RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers and AWS launch innovation hub
The new center gives students access to mentors from the New Jersey health system and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, powered by Amazon's cloud and artificial intelligence technologies.
Psikyo Memories announced for PS5, Switch 2
Edia has announced shoot ’em up collection Psikyo Memories for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2. It will launch in 2027 worldwide.
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes I & II announced for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC
Edia has announced RPG collection Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes I & II for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2027 worldwide.
Toshinden Collection announced for PS5, Switch 2, and PC
Edia has announced fighting game collection Toshinden Collection for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2027 worldwide.
San Antonio Current launching Texas Politics This Week newsletter
The newsletter will land in subscribers' inboxes every Friday, offering a roundup of news about the Lone Star State's often-chaotic political landscape.
MDI Health Celebrates Community at 2026 Annual Meeting
BAR HARBOR—MDI Health celebrated the people and partnerships strengthening local healthcare during its 2026 Annual Meeting and Community Celebration, held September 15 at the Bar Harbor Club. The gathering brought together patients, medical staff, employees, trustees, volunteers, supporters, and community partners to recognize the year’s accomplishments and honor those whose contributions make a meaningful difference across the organization and the communities it serves. “This celebration is an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary people who make our work possible,” said Chrissi Maguire, president and CEO of MDI Health. “Their compassion, dedication, and belief in strong local healthcare can be felt throughout our hospital, health centers, Birch Bay Village, and the communities we serve.” During the celebration, MDI Health presented its 2026 Impact Award to Mount Desert Nursing Association (MDNA), recognizing the organization as Community Partner of the Year for providing compassionate, skilled in-home nursing care across Mount Desert Island, Trenton, and Lamoine. “MDNA extends care beyond our walls, helping people remain safely at home, surrounded by the people and places they know and love,” Maguire said. “Its work lies at the intersection of healthcare and community and strengthens our entire healthcare system.” “For 77 years, MDNA has helped our neighbors recover and remain safely at home,” said Amy McVety, MDNA Executive Director. “Our longstanding partnership with MDI Health helps ensure a seamless transition from hospital to home and the continued care patients need. We are grateful for this recognition and especially proud of our talented, hardworking team.” The evening marked a transition in Board leadership. Martha Wagner, PhD, was recognized as she concluded her term as chair of the MDI Health Board of Trustees. Madeleine Braun, PhD, MBA, was introduced as incoming chair. “It is an honor to build on Martha’s leadership and serve an organization so deeply connected to this community,” Braun said. Individual honorees recognized during the evening’s program included Nancy D’Agostino, MDI Health Volunteer of the Year; George Rossi, Birch Bay Village Volunteer of the Year; Marc Woolfolk, Birch Bay Village Employee of the Year; and Beth Applebee, MDI Hospital Employee of the Year. “These honorees represent the very best of who we are,” Maguire said. The program also highlighted new initiatives and honors from the past year. MDI Health launched a free Screening Mammogram Scholarship Program to remove financial barriers to early detection, supported by a generous grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation. An in-hospital food pantry has been opened to meet rising community need and address the link between nutrition and health. MDI Health earned CMS five-star ratings for Patient Experience and Nurse Communication, top marks in the 2026–2027 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, recognition from the American Hospital Association and American Heart Association, and a third consecutive Best Places to Work in Maine designation. The hospital will open its new Main Entrance this fall, as work advances on the expanded Emergency Department and other patient-care spaces. The Building Our Future Campaign has raised more than $56 million in capital and programmatic support to date. “Everything we have accomplished reflects the strength of this community,” Maguire said. “We are grateful to everyone who has contributed their time, talent, leadership, and support to help MDI Health continue meeting the evolving needs of the region.” Subscribe Share Leave a comment
Southwest (LUV) Finally Joins the Lounge Business it Long Rejected
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) disclosed plans on September 2 to open its first-ever airport lounges, partnering with JPMorgan Chase on a new premium co-branded credit card launching in 2027 that will provide access, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal reported. The first four lounges will open at Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville airports in late […]
Helio and You: A Fresh Perspective on the Sun
The Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory (STEREO) mission was launched to help us see the Sun from a new viewpoint. This article explains how this mission and others like it revolutionize our understanding of the Earth-Sun system.
March of Dimes and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation launch partnership to advance maternal and infant mental health innovation
/PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the nation's leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced a partnership with the Arthur M....
Sponsored Content: Better Business Bureau, CT – ignite: A New Hub for Business Growth, Collaboration & Innovation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Better Business Bureau of Connecticut is expanding its mission beyond business reviews and consumer resources with the launch of ignite sparked by BBB, a 6,000-square-…
New York launches tracker as measles cases hit 57
The New York State Department of Health launched an online dashboard on Tuesday to track a measles outbreak that has infected at least 57 people in the state so far in 2026.
Walmart Supercenter under construction in Liberty Hill
Walmart is opening a 176,000-square-foot Supercenter at Santa Rita Ranch Center in Liberty Hill, expected to launch in late 2027.
Rice to launch Master of Artificial Intelligence program in fall 2027
Rice will launch a new Master of Artificial Intelligence program in the fall of 2027.
Technologists investigate food insecurity challenges ahead of hackathon
dsmHack, an organization that brings together tech volunteers to help nonprofits, is launching a first-of-its-kind hackathon focused on issues impacting food insecurity in the Greater Des Moines metro. On Sept. 10, technologists and food security experts spent an evening at DMARC’s facility in Des Moines discussing the underlying problems exacerbating food insecurity and potential technical…
Wardogs has already made more money than Marathon, and its Steam launch momentum is ahead of Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2
Wardogs has successfully converted Steam Wishlists to bring in $70m from its 1.6 million active users.
NREMT launches study to track long-term health effects of fire, EMS careers
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers will study the cumulative effects of harmful exposures, workplace violence, injuries and psychological stress on firefighters and EMS providers
Shape of Dreams now available for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 alongside ‘Starless Path’ update
Publisher NEOWIZ and developer Lizard Smoothie have released roguelite action video game Shape of Dreams for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Microsoft Store at a launch discount pr…
GACHIAKUTA: BREAKOUT launches in 2027
Survival action RPG GACHIAKUTA: BREAKOUT, formerly GACHIAKUTA: The Game, will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2027, developer Com2uS announced.
Matthew Gilbert to launch arts advice column for life’s dilemmas, Entertainment RX
Entertainment RX, a new column from former Globe TV critic Matthew Gilbert, is an entertainment-guided advice column, offering things to read, listen to, or watch that somehow address — or, in some cases, distract from – the issues readers write in about. (Don’t worry, we won’t use your name.)
Mercy Health launches plan to boost healthcare access in Clark, Champaign counties
Mercy Health – Springfield has launched a new three-year plan targeting four major drivers of local health in Clark and Champaign counties: healthcare access, chronic disease, health behaviors, and social conditions.
Virtual launch: New report on ethics oversight of AI-related health research
WHO will host a virtual launch of its new report, Artificial Intelligence-related Health Research: Ethics Review and Oversight, which provides practical recommendations for researchers, ethics committees, regulators, funders and policy-makers on the responsible conduct of AI-enabled health research.
New platform launched to help stroke survivors and families “understand the science shaping stroke care”
The European Stroke Organisation (ESO)—in partnership with the Survivors Honouring Inclusion, Networking and Empowerment (SHINE) Global Stroke Collaboration—today announced the launch of Stroke Insights, a new online platform designed to translate complex stroke science into clear, trusted and practical information, ensuring stroke survivors and their families can navigate the latest medical research in a more […]
Virtual launch: New report on ethics oversight of AI-related health research
WHO will host a virtual launch of its new report, Artificial Intelligence-related Health Research: Ethics Review and Oversight, which provides practical recommendations for researchers, ethics committees, regulators, funders and policy-makers on the responsible conduct of AI-enabled health research.
Regents OK first Augusta University undergrad degree in public health
Augusta University is launching its first undergraduate public health degree to prepare students for health careers.
Regents OK first Augusta University undergrad degree in public health
Augusta University is launching its first undergraduate public health degree to prepare students for health careers.
Scania launches Venture & New Business China to accelerate future transport solutions
Scania is launching Venture & New Business China (VNBC), a dedicated platform to identify, develop and pilot new business opportunities in China through strategic partnerships, customer collaborations and new ventures. Kelly Fu has been appointed Regional Lead for China Venture & New Business, Scania Group.
Mosaic (MOS) Bets On Enzymes While Its Core Business Bleeds
On August 17, Mosaic Biosciences, a unit of The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS), launched Renuvis Enzara, an enzyme-based treatment meant to speed up how fast crop residue breaks down after harvest. The launch landed less than two weeks after Mosaic reported a second-quarter net loss of $273 million, a sharp reversal from the $411 million profit […]
NSF and UKRI Commit $10 Million in Joint Funding for Molecular Quantum Information Science
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have launched a joint $10 million (£7.4 million) research initiative supporting eight transatlantic research teams. Funded via $5 million from the
ECU Health expands prenatal care with group visits
Health officials launched the “CenteringPregnancy” program at ECU Health Women’s Physicians in Greenville.
Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back announced for PS5
Publishers Dragami Games and Nada Holdings, and developer JP Universe have announced Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back for PlayStation 5. It will launch in 2027. It is also playable at Tokyo Game Show …
Search begins for arts and sciences dean
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has launched a national search to select its next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The 15-member search advisory committee will be chaired by Richard Moberly, Dean and Schmoker Professor in the College of Law.
Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac
Try it in preview in the Specs iOS app.
Howden launches dedicated US sports & entertainment division
Robbie Henderson was named to lead its newly formed practice
Howden launches dedicated US sports & entertainment division
Robbie Henderson was named to lead its newly formed practice
Puget Sound Leaders Launch New Economic Partnership
Led by nonprofit Challenge Seattle, the partnership aims to strengthen the region’s ability to retain employers, attract investment, and create jobs.
A year after Minnesota legalized cannabis sales, business are still adjusting
Erin Walloch, the CEO of the Minneapolis cannabis dispensary CannaJoy MN, explains what challenges the cannabis industry faces a year after legal sales launched.
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 [Gallery]
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 is rolling out today to continue the development cycle ahead of the stable December launch.
Howden launches Henderson-led US sports and entertainment practice
Howden has launched a U.S. sports and entertainment practice, with Robbie Henderson relocating to New York to lead the team.
Bethel University launches School of Business with 12 degree programs
Bethel University is launching a School of Business, bringing together every business degree program the university offers under one academic unit.
Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel
The two-week update cycle continues with Google rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 5 for Pixel devices today...
SCAN Health Plan, Walmart partner on Medicare Advantage plans
SCAN Health Plan is partnering with retail giant Walmart to launch a co-branded Medicare Advantage plan in two states, the companies
Local business owner branches out from the savory side of life with new sweets food truck
Miriam Hernandez, co-owner of Taqueria La Monarca, has launched Miriam’s Mini Sweet Treats, a dessert and boba food truck in Boone offering handmade teddy bear ice cream sandwiches, bubble waffles, and fresh lemonade, operating mainly at Sunrise Grill on weekends.
Is Pfizer's New Business Big Enough To Carry The Old One?
Pfizer (PFE) trades at about 95% of its 52-week high. The business that has to justify that price, the medicines it has launched and acquired, is still only about a fifth of the company. The stock returned roughly 24% over the past year against about 17% for the S&P 500, so investors have so far given the handoff the benefit of the doubt. It is a large bet on a small slice.
American Express Escalates Business Banking War With High-Yield Savings Launch
American Express launched a new high-yield Business Savings account as part of its strategy to add integrated financial solutions to Amex Business
New artist residency program at MIT expands views of the cosmos
MIT’s Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research is launching a pilot artist-in-residence program to facilitate cross-disciplinary dialogue between art, science, and the public. Contemporary artist Amy Karle will be the inaugural artist, working with MIT students, faculty, and staff in 2026-27.
ENTERTAINMENT SHOPPING PLATFORM COURTYARD EXPANDS INTO SNEAKERS WITH AN INNOVATIVE DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE THAT LETS YOU KEEP, SHIP, OR SELL BACK EVERY PAIR
Courtyard, the entertainment shopping platform pioneering a new category of commerce built around discovery and reveal, announced today the launch of Courtyard Sneakers, bringing its signature discovery experience to the sneaker market for the first time with the Courtyard Sneakers Pack.
Harrisburg honors Latino businesses; launches business needs survey
Harrisburg recognized several businesses on Wednesday in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. As part of the city’s new Biz Love monthly ceremony to celebrate local businesses, Mayor Wanda Williams honored a slate of Latino entrepreneurs. “I am proud to celebrate seven businesses that are driving forces in our local economy,” Williams said. “We can see […]
iOS 27.2 expands Siri AI to these new languages
iOS 27.2 beta 1 released today for developers, and it expands Siri AI support to several new languages just days after the public launch.
Rep. Kamlager-Dove Launches Caucus Focusing on Entertainment, Sports Economy
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Los Angeles, launched a bipartisan caucus Wednesday to “educate and engage” members of Congress on issues affecting the nation’s entertainment and sports economy. The Movies, Music, Entertainment & Sports (MoMEntS) Caucus will be co-chaired by Kamlager-Dove, Rep. MarÃa Elvira Salazar, R-Florida, and Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana. Other members include Rep. Ted Lieu, […]
Caucus Will Focus on Entertainment, Sports Economy
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Los Angeles, launched a bipartisan caucus Wednesday to “educate and engage” members of Congress on issues affecting the nation’s entertainment and sports economy. The Movies, Music, Entertainment & Sports (MoMEntS) Caucus will be co-chaired by Kamlager-Dove, Rep. MarÃa Elvira Salazar, R-Florida, and Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana. Other members include Rep. Ted Lieu, […]
AU School of Public Health announces first undergraduate degree program
Following approval by the USG Board of Regents, Augusta University’s School of Public Health is preparing to launch its first undergraduate degree program.
Why Allison launched Allison Worldwide Health Group
The Stagwell subsidiary is launching an integrated health communications offering to formalize Allison’s commitment to the medical marketing space.
iOS 27.2 Beta Previews New Apple Intelligence Health App
The first beta of iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app, giving developers a chance to try out the features ahead of launch later this year. Apple's developer notes for the feature say the Health app is being tested in this beta, but it won't be in the launch version of iOS 27.2. It will instead come later in the year. The Health app will incorporate Apple Intelligence to turn data and metrics collected by the Apple Watch into personalized guidance.
iOS 27.2 Beta Previews New Apple Intelligence Health App
The first beta of iOS 27.2 includes Apple's redesigned Health app, giving developers a chance to try out the features ahead of launch later this year. Apple's developer notes for the feature say the Health app is being tested in this beta, but it won't be in the launch version of iOS 27.2. It will instead come later in the year. The Health app will incorporate Apple Intelligence to turn data and metrics collected by the Apple Watch into personalized guidance.
Metropolitan Museum of Art breaks ground on new wing to double contemporary art space
The Metropolitan Museum of Art officially launched construction of its latest wing, which will house its most modern—as well as contemporary—art pieces.
Apple Releases First iOS 27.2 Beta
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming just two days after the iOS 27 launch. Apple also seeded an iPadOS 27.2 beta. Registered developers can download the beta updates by opting in under Settings > General > Software Update and selecting the iOS 27 developer beta. Siri AI will be available in new languages later this year, and support could be added in iOS 27.2.
Justin Trudeau teams up with former Chief of Staff for new media venture
(KTAL/KMSS) — Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has launched his own film and television production company. Trudeau has teamed up with his former Chief of Staff, Katie Telford, to laun…
Gil Cisneros, Sharice Davids launch bids for Small Business
A win by either Cisneros or Davids would bring diversity to the upper echelons of Democratic leadership.
Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries and access smart home activity using natural language.
😱Martial turned down millions to negotiate with Málaga
French forward Anthony Martial is looking for a new destination to relaunch his career after terminating his contract with Monterrey. Despite being without a club, the striker is prioritizing sporting...
Get In On Pre-Order Discounts for the New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Before They Launch Next Week
Amazon has the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini and Mac Studio, with up to $49 off select models. One of the best deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,449.99, down from $2,499.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
iPhone 18 Pro Reviews: Excellent Yet... Meh?
The first iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max reviews have been published today by selected tech websites and YouTube channels, ahead of the devices beginning to arrive to customers and launching in stores this Friday, September 18. While the iPhone 17 Pro models featured a major design overhaul last year, the iPhone 18 Pro models look the same overall and have a set of more incremental year-over-year upgrades related to the cameras, battery life, and performance.
First Health Advisory Launches Resilience360 to Help Healthcare Organizations Sustain Operations and Protect Patient Care During Disruptions
/PRNewswire/ -- First Health Advisory, a leader in healthcare cybersecurity strategy and risk management, launches Resilience360, a comprehensive operational...
Hollywood Gets New Bipartisan Caucus on Capitol Hill
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is launching a new congressional caucus focused on Hollywood, music, sports and the creator economy.
Leaker Claims AMD And NVIDIA Delay Next-Gen GPUs To 2028, Except One RDNA 5-Based AT2 Chip Launching In 2027
AMD and NVIDIA may skip 2027 for next-gen GPUs, with only AMD's mid-range RDNA 5 AT2 launching next year alongside continued high prices.
Baan Holding Group Launches Construction Of 'Playocity' Entertainment Project With Hasbro
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Psynergy Health Listed in the CMS ACCESS Participant Directory on Medicare.gov at Launch
/PRNewswire/ -- Psynergy Health, the AI-native clinical services arm of Andor Health, is listed in the CMS ACCESS Participant Directory that the Centers for...
iOS 27 adds three new iPhone features you’ll use all the time
iOS 27 launched this week as the next major iPhone update, here are three new features that could be among the most-used for many users.
QC mom launches custom bag charms business for students, teams, teachers (or anyone)
From CLS creates custom bag charms for students, athletes, teachers and teams, offering personalized, affordable accessories that can be tailored with colors, ribbons, beads, initials and themes.
Lyric Health Launches AI-Powered Healthcare Operating System to Turn Fragmented Data into Coordinated Care
Lyric Health today announced the launch of its Healthcare Operating System, a platform built to help self-funded employers, third-party administrators (TPAs) and healthcare innovators turn fragmented healthcare data into coordinated member action.
Former NBA teammates Dorell Wright and Dwyane Wade launch a golf business
The two have teamed up for ACE Members Only, a golf community trying to democratize the sport.
Intermountain Health launches competing campus on Salt Lake County’s western medical frontier
Construction on the new facility is already underway, with some services set to become available by year's end.
Ukrainian defence tech seeks new ways to scale up
Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine's defence sector has expanded several-fold, becoming a significant source of military innovation, especially in unmanned systems, counter-drone technologies, electronic warfare and AI-driven combat systems. But finding the funds and personnel to scale up and to reach international markets remains a challenge.Spurred on by the demands of the front-line, Ukrainian defence companies say they can develop a minor component in a couple of weeks, or major hardware or software solutions within a year. This is several times faster than the usual development cycles in the sector. Tencore, founded in 2024, is now one of Ukraine’s largest providers of unmanned ground vehicles, well exceeding the production of NATO members in this category. Odd Systems, a Ukrainian combat cameras developer founded in 2023, launched its first thermal camera in 2024. Less than two years later, it is developing the fourth generation of the product, one that has evolved into a full vision system.According to Michael Singer, managing partner at Verne Capital, a venture capital fund supporting defence companies in Europe, this speed is down to the short feedback loop between the developer and the end user. “Ukrainian companies develop technologies in close interaction with soldiers and military units, test them under real combat conditions and rapidly incorporate feedback into the next generation of the product,” he says. “Sometimes we need to react to feedback and deploy an upgrade within hours,” says Polina Tymchenko, the spokesperson for Himera, which develops electronic warfare-resistant walkie-talkies. “It means that, as a company, you have to have a higher tolerance for risk, and also design your products in a way that fosters those quick changes.”Getting a product deployed by a combat command involves no paperwork other than a purchase order, says Perry Boyle, co-founder and chief executive of Mits Capital, a Ukrainian-US investment group focused on attracting capital for Ukraine's defence tech sector. “New weapons can be developed and deployed based largely on handshakes.”Nevertheless, the speed of development is largely subject to the level of funding, says Iryna Sukhomlyn, head of business development at RMachine, a developer of unmanned ground systems. “Financial support needs to start much earlier, particularly at technology readiness level 3-5, not only when most of the technological risk has already been removed,” she says.In 2025, Ukrainian defence tech companies attracted about $129 million in investment, with the true figure likely higher given the share of undisclosed security-sensitive deals, according to a report published by the Kyiv School of Economics. These investments were primarily concentrated in the AI and software segment, as they are considered a lower financial risk.Scaling production is a major barrierAccording to Iryna Supruniuk, business development director at Odd Systems, proving a defence product in Ukraine is not the end of the development process, but the beginning of a continuous evolution, since operational requirements change rapidly. “Continuous iteration remains our highest priority,” she says.It's also when production must scale up, which represents a major hurdle. “Scaling production requires capital, manufacturing capacity, components, certification, procurement access and reliable supply chains,” Singer says. Scale-up is also hampered by demographic pressures, especially a shortage of young specialists needed to expand engineering teams. Companies have reported struggling to replace specialists lost due to Russian attacks, mobilisation and emigration. In order to meet this scale-up challenge and finance arms production, begun allowing defence technologies to be exported, assuming it has an excess capacity. It has also announced the creation of ten defence and weapons export centres across Europe by the end of 2026.According to Singer, a technology that has demonstrated its value under real combat conditions has a fundamentally different credibility than a product that has only been tested in a laboratory or training environment. But combat validation alone doesn’t automatically create an international business. “Companies still need access to foreign defence ministries and procurement organisations, international certification, financing for production scale-up and, in many cases, local industrial partners,” he says.Already in 2026, the EU has signed several agreements with Ukraine that aim at joint defence technology development and production. These include allowing Ukraine to join the European Defence Fund, signing a financing agreement under the European Defence Industry Programme, and setting up the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance.For Singer, it is important that European defence companies don’t just see their Ukrainian partners as technology suppliers, but rather as potential innovation partners. “Ukrainian companies bring speed, operational experience and an exceptional ability to iterate. European partners can provide industrial capacity, capital, established supply chains and access to European procurement markets.”Procurement possibilitiesWhen it comes to exports, the procurement and compliance processes involved require time, taking months or even years, and money. In other words, resources that small defence tech companies need if they are to improve and scale up their technologies. According to Sukhomlyn of RMachine, if the priority is to rapidly increase available defence capabilities, then the processes need to reflect that urgency. “If Europe wants defence innovation at wartime speed, its administrative processes also need to operate much closer to wartime speed,” she says, highlighting a need for support with certification, market access and mutual recognition of relevant testing. “Otherwise, we risk having excellent technology available but spending years making it administratively eligible to be purchased.”Related articlesRussia widens targeting of European research centresEU must support research managers in central and eastern Europe, says Visegrad fund headThis is a lesson Europe’s defence sector would do well to learn, Singer says. “Defence innovation needs to be organised around the speed and requirements of the end user, not around the speed of the bureaucracy.”Supruniuk says the European defence sector should rethink the balance between quality and quantity. “In many cases, a good-enough system available in thousands of units creates greater operational value than a perfect system available in dozens.”“For decades, everyone has been looking for that all-powerful, exquisite system that can protect everyone,” adds Tymchenko. “We see in crime that only scalable, dedicated, affordable solutions can actually defend democracies.”
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Moldova’s push to join the EU is having the spillover effect of helping to improve the country’s R&D landscape, which in recent years has suffered from fragmentation, decreasing personnel and a lack of research infrastructure.The country became an EU candidate country in 2022, alongside Ukraine, and officially began accession negotiations in 2024. With a pro-EU government, Moldova has been actively carrying out reforms to align with EU standards. This has helped accelerate the development of R&D, said Igor Chiosa, acting head of the Research and Innovation Policy Directorate at Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research. “Our R&D landscape is moving up, and we are more and more involved in the European Research Area,” he said. “The support we receive from the EU is very important, not only financially, but also because of incentives, consultation and capacity building.”The R&D landscape in the former Soviet republic is still relatively underdeveloped, despite attempts at improvement going back to a 2004 law on science and innovation and later reforms in 2017 and 2018. But the system remains in a “precarious situation” and “in the process of contraction,” according to an assessment carried out by the government for the current National Programme for Research and Innovation, which runs from 2024 to 2027. The analysis highlights in particular the declining number of researchers and PhDs, which has been continuously falling, as well as limited research funding. This is around 10 times lower than the EU average and “insufficient to maintain a level of research activity that supports higher education and meets the needs of the economy.” The mechanisms for allocating research funds are also described as inefficient, as well as the general fragmentation of the landscape, with research and innovation activities being carried out in 67 different places. The lack of strategic vision for research infrastructure is also noted. The strategy sets out to address these issues and is being fuelled by reforms linked to EU accession. Moldova now has a regulation on open science and gender equality. There is also a new support mechanism for technology transfer offices and a business-academia roadmap. In 2025, the country also became the first Eastern Partnership country to approve a Smart Specialisation strategy, which will coordinate its R&D efforts to focus on strengths, within a European context. “We’ve done a lot in terms of normative acts,” Chiosa said. Horizon Europe successMoldova is also seeing more success in the EU’s flagship R&D programme, Horizon Europe. The country has now won nearly €15 million in funding, already double the amount won under the previous programme, Horizon 2020, and more than the €10 million target set by the government. Chiosa said the priority has shifted now to winning more research-centred projects, rather than those related to support and capacity. Moldova is also targeting further involvement in large European projects. Last year, it joined the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking giving Moldovans access to Europe's supercomputing network. The country is also a member of Danubius-RI, a European research infrastructure focused on river and sea research. Despite these efforts, Moldova’s research capacity is still shackled by its limited R&D budget, which equates to 0.23% of its GDP. This is around half of what its neighbour Romania spends, which is the lowest in the EU. According to Chiosa, the research budget is increasing year-on-year, jumping by €6.34 million between 2024 and 2025. But this doesn’t show up when looking at it as a proportion of GDP. “Of course, it’s difficult,” he said. “That is why we are putting more emphasis on collaboration between business and academia, as well as participation in Horizon Europe, to try to diversify our sources of funding.”A World Bank loan of €30 million, plus a grant of €7.8 million, was agreed in 2025 to support the modernisation of Moldova’s universities. As part of this, a call was launched this year to provide universities grants of up to €900,000 to develop their research infrastructure. Moldova is also collaborating closely with Romania, with which it shares a common language, funding 100 joint projects in 2023 and 2024. This support has been instrumental. “They are helping with sharing their expertise, inviting us into consortia, and lots more,” Chiosa said. Looking forward, Moldova is eagerly anticipating joining the EU. “We are looking closely at what the EU is doing and will shape our future national programme in research innovation accordingly.”EU accession “blocked at a technical level”Moldova is aiming to join the EU by 2028, but despite its swift and eager efforts to meet the accession criteria, there remain obstacles outside of the country’s control. For a country to join the EU, it must have certain legislation in place and meet specific standards in various areas. This is categorised into six thematic clusters containing 33 chapters. Moldova and the EU have so far opened two of the clusters, numbers one and six. The first covers fundamental laws, such as the judiciary, security and financial legislation. The sixth covers external relations. The remaining four clusters are still unopened. This includes the third cluster, on competitiveness and growth, which contains the chapter on science and research.Related articlesQ&A: Albania’s ambition to become a ‘moderate innovator’Data corner: Horizon success rates are droppingThe European Commission has confirmed that these clusters are ready to be opened, with an official saying that the Commission is encouraging EU governments, who have the final say, to move forward on the matter. However, both clusters two and three remain blocked by the EU Council’s working party on enlargement and countries negotiating accession to the EU, a different official, representing the Council, confirmed.This working party is set to meet several times in the coming weeks, with a Council meeting scheduled for mid-October in which enlargement, and Moldova’s bid, will be discussed. But there is no certainty that these talks will lead to progress. According to the Council source, it is “completely impossible to foresee if and when the file will be unblocked,” citing the sensitivity of the matter. Moldova’s situation is particularly complicated. One factor is that it borders Ukraine and is increasingly embroiled in Russia’s war, with drone incursions occurring more often on its territory. Another is Transnistria, a Russian-backed breakaway state that lies within the territory of Moldova. It is unclear how the EU would be able to accept Moldova into the bloc while this situation remains unchanged. While there is no direct reason to delay opening cluster three with Moldova, as it covers matters unrelated to security, it could be that the EU is reluctant to speed through accession negotiations without first resolving broader, geopolitical issues.Chiosa is confident that, if and when the chapter on science and research is opened, Moldova will be able to finalise it quickly. It doesn’t require any legislative changes and is only a matter of proving certain standards, which Chiosa believes Moldova is well prepared to do. “We hope that chapter 25 on science and research will be one of the first chapters opened and closed,” he said.