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AEVEX Corp. Faces Securities Lawsuit Over Alleged Lock-Up Waiver

Investors in AEVEX Corp. are seeking damages following a sharp decline in share value, alleging that company leadership concealed a pre-arranged plan to waive a 180-day lock-up period. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of California, targets board chairman Brian Raduenz and other senior executives.

Monterey Peninsula College Secures Grant for Workforce Training

A $25,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation will bolster career readiness at Monterey Peninsula College, specifically targeting students pursuing essential roles in nursing, firefighting, and emergency medical services across the Central Coast region.

CAPTRUST Foundation Distributes $810,000 to 81 National Charities

The CAPTRUST Community Foundation marked its seventh annual Giving Day by distributing $810,000 in grants to 81 nonprofit organizations across the United States. Each selected charity received a $10,000 donation, with local CAPTRUST offices choosing recipients that align with the foundation’s mission to enrich the lives of children.

Minority Investors Secure $21 Million Payout in Dangdang Merger Case

After nine years of legal friction, minority shareholders of E-Commerce China Dangdang Inc. have secured a $21 million settlement. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York finalized the award on August 20, 2026, resolving claims that investors were forcibly cashed out at an unfairly low price.

Provident Industrial Finalizes Gateway Logistics Park in El Paso

Rising from a speculative bet on regional supply shortages, Provident Industrial has finalized the final phase of its Gateway Logistics Park in El Paso. The completion of three new buildings adds 497,280 square feet to the development, capping a 1.42 million-square-foot project designed to capture burgeoning cross-border manufacturing demand.

D2L Secures Four HCM Excellence Awards for Strategic Learning

D2L and its clients claimed four Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards this week, highlighting a shift toward learning programs that drive tangible business results. The haul includes three Gold and one Bronze award, recognizing collaborative initiatives that bridge the gap between workforce development and organizational strategy.

Small Businesses Face 96% of Ransomware Attacks as Backup Gaps Persist

While small and mid-sized businesses now account for 96% of all ransomware victims, a stark disconnect remains between perceived security and actual resilience. Corporate Technologies’ latest index reveals that despite processing over nine billion security events, only 5% of managed clients maintain verified, tested backup recovery protocols.

Estuary Overhauls Runtime to Bridge the Gap for AI Agents

While 83% of organizations experiment with AI agents, only a fraction report widespread adoption, largely hindered by legacy systems that fail to deliver reliable, real-time data. To solve this, data integration provider Estuary has rewritten its core runtime in Rust, aiming to provide transactional integrity at massive scale.

The Fragility of America’s Financial Dominance

With finance now accounting for 8 percent of U.S. gross domestic product and drawing nearly a quarter of top-tier graduates, the American economy has tethered its stability to a mobile industry. Egan-Jones warns that this reliance creates a structural vulnerability as global economic gravity shifts away from the West.

Ampera Partners with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on Nuclear Fuel

Ampera has entered a strategic partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to scale the production of advanced Tri-Structural Isotropic (TRISO) fuel. By leveraging liquid-metal-jetting technology, the collaboration aims to secure a domestic supply chain for thorium-based fuel designed to power the next generation of compact, subcritical nuclear reactors.

AMPERA Partners With Lawrence Livermore Lab for Advanced Nuclear Fuel

AMPERA has entered a strategic partnership with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to advance the production of Thorium-based TRISO nuclear fuel. The collaboration focuses on scaling domestic manufacturing capabilities, utilizing liquid-metal-jetting technology to support the company’s vision for compact, subcritical reactor platforms that operate for decades without refueling.

Project Lifesaver Adopts FaceTec Biometrics to Secure Missing Persons

Project Lifesaver International is integrating FaceTec’s UR Code technology into its search-and-rescue operations to accelerate the identification of at-risk children and adults. By embedding 3D biometric data into locator bracelets and personal items, the program aims to bridge the gap between initial discovery and the safe return of missing individuals.

Marti Winer Named CEO of Hosts Global as Kurt Paben Moves to Vice Chair

Las Vegas-based destination management firm Hosts Global has tapped Marti Winer to serve as its new chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2026. Winer, who currently manages the company’s western operations, will take over from Kurt Paben, who is transitioning into the role of vice chair ahead of his year-end retirement.

Jonah Debuts Multifolio to Centralize Multifamily Property Marketing

Westlake-based Jonah has unveiled Multifolio, a digital platform engineered to consolidate multiple multifamily properties into a single, high-intent website experience. By shifting away from fragmented individual property sites, the product aims to streamline SEO efforts and concentrate marketing investments into a more discoverable, unified destination for prospective renters.

Uniform Advantage Expands Medical Apparel Reach in Wesley Chapel

Healthcare workers in Pasco and Hillsborough counties now have a dedicated retail hub for professional attire following the opening of a new Uniform Advantage storefront at 6009 Wesley Grove Blvd. The location aims to cut commute times for staff serving major regional employers like AdventHealth and BayCare Health System.

Buscar Company Outlines Exploration Targets at Treasure Canyon Project

Buscar Company has released a geological report identifying three distinct mineralization styles at its Treasure Canyon gold-copper project in Plumas County, California. The study, authored by Martin L. Gallon, serves as a conceptual guide for future exploration, though the company notes that no formal mineral resources have been defined.

Suja Life Faces Shareholder Probe After IPO Valuation Collapse

A 70% plunge in Suja Life’s stock price just three months after its May 2026 debut has triggered a formal investigation by Hagens Berman. The firm is scrutinizing whether the beverage company misled investors regarding the resilience of its business model and the stability of its primary grocery distribution channels.

Coalition to Empower our Future Backs Meta Settlement on Youth Safety

More than eight-in-10 voters and nearly nine-in-10 parents now demand better digital guardrails for children, prompting the Coalition to Empower our Future to endorse the recent settlement between Meta and several U.S. states. The agreement mandates stricter age verification and new tools for parental oversight of online activity.

Hull Street Energy Acquires 1,263 MW GridFlex Portfolio in PJM

Bethesda-based Hull Street Energy has finalized the purchase of two major power plants from Rockland Capital, adding 1,263 MW of capacity to its Milepost Power fleet. The acquisition includes the Lee County Generating Station in Illinois and the Tait Electric Generating Station in Ohio, both vital for grid reliability.

Peter Piper Pizza Invests $1 Million in Arcade Expansion

More than 100 new arcade games and claw machines are arriving at Peter Piper Pizza locations across Arizona and New Mexico this month. The $1 million upgrade aims to modernize the brand's entertainment footprint, complementing a series of new, limited-time menu items designed to draw families back into dining rooms.

Investors Seek Lead Plaintiff Status in Alarum Technologies Fraud Suit

Investors who incurred financial losses tied to Alarum Technologies, Ltd. now have until October 5, 2026, to file as lead plaintiffs in a pending securities class action. The lawsuit targets alleged misrepresentations regarding the company’s business practices that surfaced between March 2025 and July 2026.

Investors Scrutinize EquipmentShare Over Alleged Financial Misstatements

Investors who incurred financial losses holding EquipmentShare.com Inc. stock between January 23 and June 23, 2026, now face a deadline to serve as lead plaintiffs in a pending securities fraud class action. The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is organizing the legal challenge, setting a September 21, 2026, cutoff date.

Emily Whitehead Foundation to Host 2026 Believe Ball in Philadelphia

Nine patients and advocates will share their experiences with life-saving medical breakthroughs at the Emily Whitehead Foundation’s 2026 Believe Ball on September 25. The event highlights the real-world impact of CAR T-cell therapy, CRISPR gene editing, and TIL therapy within the city where pediatric medical history was first made.

Chronograph Integrates Private Market Data Into Perplexity Computer

Institutional investors can now query validated portfolio data directly within the Perplexity research engine through a new partnership with Chronograph. The integration allows private capital professionals to combine their internal, auditable datasets with Perplexity’s licensed research sources to automate valuation, reporting, and complex analytical workflows in plain language.

Walker Hayes and Canidae Partner for National Dog Day Campaign

Country music artist Walker Hayes is marking National Dog Day with a new musical anthem and a fresh collaboration with premium pet food brand Canidae. The partnership introduces the Heartland line, a series of recipes made with farm-raised ingredients that includes a charitable contribution to the American Red Cross.

Photronics Investors Face September Deadline in Fraud Lawsuit

Investors who suffered financial losses in Photronics, Inc. between December 10, 2025, and May 27, 2026, have until September 4 to petition as lead plaintiffs in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on claims that the firm misled stakeholders regarding its operational health and internal production capacity.