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WARSAW, Poland & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortem Technologies, a leader in layered airspace security and defense, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with European complex weapon systems leader MBDA to integrate Fortem’s autonomous counter-drone systems into the air-defense architectures operated by MBDA’s defense and government customers across Europe and worldwide. The agreement builds on a technical collaboration established in 2024 that integrated Fortem’s DroneHunter® aut...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest nonprofit public health organization, is debuting a new environmentally friendly, electric mobile (EV) unit to increase access to free testing, prevention and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections (STI), including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis and HIV. As the first nonprofit public health organization to launch the all-in-one, "wellness on wheels" concept, the organization will unveil its new veh...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) announces the postponement of its annual and special meeting of shareholders, originally scheduled for October 15, 2026, to a date to be determined, which is expected to be in the second half of November 2026. The revised timing is intended to accommodate business updates of the Company and provide shareholders with an opportunity to consider those updates...

Thunder Bay, ON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over 70 people joined a solidarity rally on Thursday evening, October 8, in support of Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) workers one week ahead of a looming strike deadline. The rally took place outside the Waverley Branch and coincided with the monthly meeting of the library’s Board of Directors, which continues to push concessions at the bargaining table. “We just want a fair deal and to continue doing the jobs we love,” said Margaret Demillo, President of CU...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AHF Praises Lawsuit to Protect 340B Discounts...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA+ to the Borough of North Slope, Alaska General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026. KBRA additionally affirms the long-term rating of AA+ for the Borough's outstanding General Obligation Bonds. The rating Outlook is Stable. Key Credit Considerations The rating actions reflect the following key credit considerations: Credit Positives History of conservative budgetary management, coupled with established financial management policies and...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) today announced the upcoming retirement of President and CEO Carlton Schwab, who has led the organization since February 1999. Schwab will conclude his tenure after nearly 28 years of service, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most influential leaders in Texas economic development. The TEDC honored his contributions during its Annual Conference, taking place in Houston October 7–9, 2026. “Carlton’s leadership has...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On International Day of the Girl, observed annually on Oct. 11, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is calling for greater action to ensure girls everywhere have the health, education, protection, and opportunities they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Despite decades of progress, major barriers continue to limit girls’ opportunities. HIV continues to disproportionately affect girls in many parts of the world. In 2025, girls accounted for more than two-t...

HAMILTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the planned elimination of 413 health care workers by a deficit-plagued Hamilton Health Sciences, CUPE 7800 vows to fight back until the provincial government provides the required funding to restore quality care at the hospital network. As part of its ongoing campaign, CUPE 7800 is holding a rally at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13 with a town hall meeting planned for Hamilton residents on November 10. “The conditions of care at HHS are already...

FREMONT, Calif. & CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) today announced a bold new initiative in North America designed to help reseller and vendor partners identify, pursue and scale opportunities across the rapidly expanding space economy. The first-of-its-kind initiative expands TD SYNNEX’s specialist go-to-market model into the space economy, combining focused market expertise with the scale of its technology ecosystem and gives partners a clearer path to build capabiliti...