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Tobias Hägglöv named new CFO of Loomis

Tobias Hägglöv will step into the role of Chief Financial Officer at Loomis AB on September 14, 2026, joining the company's Group Management team. He takes over the position from Johan Wilsby, bringing a background focused on international finance and IT operations to the cash management firm.

Oxipital AI Secures Series A Funding to Scale Food Manufacturing Tech

With a 400% annual revenue growth trajectory projected for 2026, Bedford-based Oxipital AI has closed a Series A financing round co-led by SAS Private Equities and Scale Venture Partners. The capital injection arrives as the company rapidly deploys its V-CORTX platform to automate quality control for global food producers.

Battery Safety Testing Market Poised to Double by 2032

The global market for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) testing, inspection, and certification is projected to surge from $0.66 billion in 2026 to $1.30 billion by 2032. Driven by tightening safety regulations and the rapid expansion of renewable energy, the sector is growing at a compound annual rate of 11.8%.

Quiq Unveils Verified Intelligence to Tame Enterprise AI Agents

Enterprise brands face a high-stakes dilemma: accelerate AI adoption or risk unpredictable customer interactions. Bozeman-based platform Quiq is addressing this tension with Verified Intelligence, a new control layer designed to provide transparency and guardrails for autonomous AI agents, ensuring brand standards remain intact during every customer touchpoint.

Tsingke Debuts AI-Driven Strategy for CLDN18.2 Antibody Targeting

At the Antibody Industrial Symposium 2026 in Montpellier, Tsingke showcased a new AI-enabled workflow designed to solve a persistent hurdle in cancer treatment: the precise targeting of CLDN18.2 proteins without triggering cross-reactivity with the closely related CLDN18.1, a significant breakthrough for gastric and solid tumor therapies.

Tsingke Debuts AI-Driven Strategy for CLDN18.2 Antibody Development

At the 2026 Antibody Industrial Symposium in Montpellier, Tsingke unveiled a specialized computational workflow designed to overcome the persistent challenge of cross-reactivity in cancer therapeutics. The firm demonstrated how integrating AI-assisted sequence analysis with experimental validation enhances the specificity of antibodies targeting the CLDN18.2 protein in solid tumors.

Sands China Scales Up Annual Charity Drive with 30 Tons of Food Aid

Nearly 450 volunteers gathered at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo on Wednesday to assemble 5,000 food kits, marking the fifth consecutive year of the Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build. The record-breaking effort produced 30 tons of supplies destined for vulnerable residents across the region via Caritas Macau.

Mike Nold Takes Helm at Skywire Networks

Brooklyn-based connectivity provider Skywire Networks has appointed Mike Nold as President and CEO, tasking the veteran executive with steering the firm through its next stage of expansion. Nold joins the company with a mandate to sharpen operational discipline and accelerate growth across the tri-state region’s digital infrastructure market.

Bloomberg Law Names 25 Top Trial Lawyers for 2026 Unrivaled List

Twenty-five trial lawyers have been named to Bloomberg Law’s 2026 Unrivaled list, a recognition reserved for practitioners who secured high-stakes courtroom victories or pivotal settlements over the past two years. The selection highlights attorneys from national and regional firms who navigated complex disputes ranging from antitrust claims to intellectual property litigation.

Corero Network Security Enters Middle East Market via Commercis Deal

London-based Corero Network Security has formed a strategic alliance with Commercis to deploy real-time DDoS protection across the Middle East. The partnership aims to bolster cyber resilience for regional telecommunications, banking, and government sectors facing an increasingly complex landscape of digital threats and service availability demands.

Cox Enterprises Awards Student Innovators for Sustainability Solutions

Stuti Thummala, a Georgia Tech student, claimed the top prize at the Play with Purpose Sustainability Hackathon for MaterialOps, an AI-driven platform designed to divert large-scale event waste from landfills. Her victory was part of a five-day challenge that engaged over 200 students in developing practical environmental technologies.

Realty ONE Group Expands Real Estate Franchise into Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar marks the 26th country for Realty ONE Group as the California-based brokerage exports its agent-first model to Central Asia. The expansion, announced July 8, 2026, signals a push to disrupt local markets by pairing the firm's signature 100% commission structure with a new regional leadership team.

Why Play Is the Foundation for Early Childhood Problem-Solving

When a child builds a tower that collapses or struggles to fit a puzzle piece, they are doing more than playing; they are engaging in a critical cognitive rehearsal. April Milik of Morgantown’s Kinder Haus Child Care Center argues that these moments of trial and error are fundamental to developing independent thought.

Plenful Launches AI Agent to Automate Pharmacy Refund Recovery

Since the Maximum Fair Price mandate took effect in January, pharmacy teams have struggled to track missing refunds, with nearly 20% of expected claims slipping through the cracks. Plenful’s new GFI Agent aims to replace these manual, labor-intensive reconciliation processes with autonomous submission and reporting workflows.

Govplace Rebrands as Digital Compass to Expand IT Lifecycle Services

After three decades of delivering over $1 billion in technology to federal agencies, Bethesda-based Govplace has rebranded as Digital Compass. The firm is pivoting from a specialized federal contractor to a full-lifecycle IT partner, aiming to consolidate fragmented vendor landscapes across government and commercial sectors through a unified service model.

U.S. Short-Term Rental Market Stabilizes as Supply Growth Stalls

With new property listings cooling off, established short-term rental operators across the U.S. are seeing occupancy rates climb to 57.4% this year. The slowdown in supply, coupled with persistent travel demand, has pushed nightly rates higher, marking a pivot from earlier projections of an investment-heavy 2026.

The Hidden Burden: Why Americans Keep Debt Secrets From Loved Ones

More than one in five Americans carrying at least $10,000 in unsecured debt are keeping the true scale of their financial struggle secret from their spouse or partner. This silence, fueled by a deep-seated fear of judgment, is prompting many to withdraw from social obligations to avoid further financial strain.

Beyond Flavor: Decoding Why Cats Lose Interest in Their Meals

When a cat turns away from a familiar bowl of food, owners often mistake the behavior for simple pickiness. However, Dr. Annie Valuska, a certified animal behaviorist at Purina, suggests the underlying cause is a complex sensory reaction to texture, shape, and aroma rather than a mere preference for a specific taste.

Guthrie's Launches First Colorado Restaurant in Colorado Springs

The Guthrie family is bringing their signature chicken-finger concept to Colorado for the first time, marking a generational milestone for the brand. The new location at 1520 S Nevada Ave in Colorado Springs is set to open its doors on July 14, spearheaded by third-generation family members.

Antitrust Settlements Reach $80 Million for PVC Pipe Purchasers

Public water systems, wastewater utilities, and energy suppliers that purchased PVC pipe products between September 2017 and June 2026 may be eligible for compensation. Two separate settlements totaling $80 million have been reached in a class-action lawsuit alleging a price-fixing conspiracy among major industry manufacturers.

QDOBA Targets 2,000 Locations in Aggressive Expansion Push

QDOBA Mexican Eats is doubling down on its national footprint, signing new agreements to open 50 restaurants in Atlanta and Nashville. The chain, currently the second-largest brand in the Mexican fast-casual sector, aims to grow from 865 locations to approximately 2,000 within the next eight years.

FanDuel Sets Sights on Alberta Market with July Launch

FanDuel is poised to bring its sportsbook and casino platform to Alberta on July 13, pending final regulatory approval. The expansion marks a significant push for the company, which is pairing its entry with a series of local philanthropic investments and expanded partnerships across the province.

Linus Health Debuts AI Tools to Sharpen Alzheimer’s Detection

With 7.4 million Americans over 65 now living with Alzheimer’s dementia, the race to identify patients for new disease-modifying therapies has reached a critical threshold. At the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London, Linus Health is unveiling AI-driven research designed to move beyond traditional, broad-strokes cognitive screening.

Altruist Biologics Secures Trilateral Approval for Hangzhou ADC Facility

The Hangzhou production site of Altruist Biologics has become the first of its kind to secure three provincial regulatory approvals for the segmented manufacturing of antibody-drug conjugates. This milestone validates the company’s unified quality and risk-management systems, positioning the facility for expanded commercial-scale output in the competitive bioconjugation sector.

Atlantic Federal Credit Union cuts loan processing to six minutes

Two days of paperwork have vanished for members of The Atlantic Federal Credit Union. By adopting MANTL Loan Origination, the New Jersey-based institution has slashed its consumer loan account opening time to just six minutes, marking a significant shift toward full automation in the credit union sector.

Evan Raff Named Chief Clinical Officer at Covera Health

Dr. Evan Raff, a radiologist and informatics specialist formerly of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, has joined Covera Health as Chief Clinical Officer. He will oversee the company's Protect portfolio, focusing on leveraging diagnostic imaging to facilitate earlier detection of cancer and cardiovascular disease across national health plans.

Wilson Daniels Reshapes Distribution Network Across 12 States

Following the sale of Republic National Distributing Co. business units, Wilson Daniels has signed new distribution agreements with Reyes Beverage Group and Johnson Brothers. The move shifts the luxury wine importer’s logistics across a dozen states, prioritizing continuity for its family-owned portfolio during the transition between major wholesale partners.

EBSCO Funds New Digital Humanities Fellowship at Oxford

A new partnership between EBSCO Information Services and the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford aims to cultivate the next wave of digital scholarship. The EBSCO Fellowship in Digital Humanities, North America, provides researchers with funding and specialized access to the university's vast repository of rare manuscripts and primary sources.

Judson Senior Living Breaks Ground on Specialized Memory Care Facility

In Chagrin Falls, Judson Senior Living has officially begun construction on a specialized memory care neighborhood at its South Franklin Circle campus. This expansion introduces a small-home model designed to serve 36 residents, aiming to provide a personalized, dignified environment for those managing dementia by late 2027.