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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xfinity has once again been recognized as a broadband leader in Opensignal’s latest U.S. Fixed Broadband Experience Report, earning more top rankings than any other major provider in the country. Xfinity ranked #1 nationally among the five largest U.S. internet providers in three key categories: Consistent Quality, Download Speed, and Video Experience. Additionally, in head-to-head comparisons within its footprint, Xfinity won for Most Reliable WiFi, underscoring...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has been named a Telly Award bronze winner for its “Our Vision” video. “Our Vision” highlights AM Best’s goal to be the world’s most recognized, accepted and respected full-service credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. The video uses a mountaineering motif to point toward the challenges the insurance industry faces on the horizon, and to highlight AM Best’s role in the industry. The award...

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) named its 2026 Partner Award winners across multiple categories and regions....

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pershing Square Foundation (the “Foundation”) today announced $6 million in funding to support eight pioneering scientists advancing innovative ovarian cancer research across the United States. For more than a decade, the Foundation has advanced transformative cancer research through the Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (“PSSCRA”). Building on its longstanding commitment to cancer research and women’s health, the Foundation is now in the second year o...

EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Youth Science Canada presented the top awards at the 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) on Thursday evening in Edmonton, Alta....

ATHENS, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Piraeus has been recognised for the sixth consecutive year in the FT’s Europe’s Climate Leaders 2026 ranking, compiled by Financial Times and Statista, as one of the 600 leading European companies that are acknowledged for their outstanding performance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing climate-related commitments. This distinction reflects the Bank’s consistent progress in lowering its environmental footprint across operations and taking meaning...

HOOFDDORP, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EZVIZ, a smart home brand driven by innovation, announced that it has received recognition from the distinguished Plus X Award as the Design Innovator 2026 in smart home technology. Having taken home two accolades with its flagship smart video doorphone HP7 and the smart entry family, the brand maintains a strong presence at the Plus X Award and has been selected by the jury as the winner in the smart home category this year. The award reaffirms EZVIZ’s...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emtar Technologies Inc., a Canadian semiconductor company developing next-generation wireless SoCs and RF front-end solutions for satellite communications and non-terrestrial networks, today announced it has received the “Semiconductor Achievement Award: Startup of the Year” at the CHIPS NORTH Executive Summit, hosted by Canada’s Semiconductor Council. The award recognizes emerging semiconductor companies demonstrating technological innovation, stro...

MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cemex announced today it has been awarded Water Stewardship Programme of the Year at the 2026 Global Water Awards, recognizing its initiative to reduce freshwater use in concrete production in Mexico. The award, presented by Global Water Intelligence at the Global Water Summit in Madrid, highlights Cemex’s “Freshwater-Free Concrete” program, which aims to replace potable water in industrial processes with alternative sources such as treated municipal and indu...

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world's largest equipment rental company, today announced it has been recognized with multiple industry awards honoring its commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and supporting the growth and success of its people. These recognitions reflect United Rentals' focus on fostering a culture built on safety, collaboration, professional development and service -- empowering employees to grow their careers while deliverin...