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One10 LLC (“One10”), a leader in motivation science–driven performance solutions, announced that Drew Carter has been named President and Chief Executive Officer as part of a leadership evolution aligned with the company’s long-term growth strategy and 2030 vision.

In the latest Healthcare Business Strategy report, Mark Farrah Associates, www.markfarrah.com, summarized key findings from the 2024 MLR report released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) MLR provision requires health insurers who fail to spend specified percentages of their health care premium income to pay rebates to their customers. The goal of this provision is to curb growth in health care premiums while ensuring that plans are adequately covering healthcare expenses. This brief focused on health plan performance as it relates to the 2024 Medical Loss Ratio, and the related rebates subsequently due to consumers.

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has received its fourth consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA). This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world and highlights those that set the standard for building thriving, high‑performing organizations.

Good Times USA has transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). An ESOP is a retirement benefit that holds company stock. As the company grows and realizes success, the value of the shares’ increases. The stock is allocated to employees over time at no cost to them, and when an employee retires, the company buys those shares back from them. As a result, the company will be 100% employee-owned, making its employees direct stakeholders in its continued success and growth.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE: SAN) resulting from allegations that Santander may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

HooRii today announced that it will launch its Kickstarter campaign for ClawStage beginning on Sunday, March 15. The campaign shall position the product as a fully integrated, ready-to-run embodied AI device designed for creators, educators, developers, and technology enthusiasts.

Telos Advisers, a national advisory firm specializing in complex transportation and infrastructure projects, today announced that Felicia Alexander has joined the company as Senior Director. Alexander is a nationally recognized leader and subject matter expert in infrastructure pre-development and capital funding strategy.

For nearly 20 years, FEMA's flood maps in Harris County, Texas, remained largely unchanged, leaving homeowners with an incomplete picture of their true flood risk. Hurricane Harvey proved it: roughly 70% of flooded homes sat outside the officially mapped high-risk zone. The new draft maps proposed for Harris County, released in February 2026, represent a step forward in aligning public policy with the region's actual hydrological risk.

First Keystone Corporation (the “Corporation”) (OTCID: FKYS), parent company of First Keystone Community Bank, declared a $0.28 per share quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026, payable March 31, 2026.

Nations Lending Corporation, a leading full-service national mortgage lender, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Lamorte as the new Branch Manager for its Crystal Lake, Illinois office. Nicole will lead operations, mentor originators and staff, and oversee client engagement in McHenry County and surrounding areas.

Today, a judge in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Missouri granted preliminary approval of a class action settlement to resolve current and potential future Roundup claims alleging non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) injuries. The motion was filed by leading plaintiff law firms representing the class.

Global smartphone shipments are forecast to decline by around 7% year-on-year in 2026 according to Omdia’s latest outlook. This projection based on Q1 memory price assumptions, which indicate that pricing pressure and constrained supply will begin to ease in the second half of the year. The global smartphone market will face significant challenges in 2026 as tightening memory supply and elevated pricing place increasing cost pressures for vendors. Memory now accounts for a significantly larger share of the smartphone bill of materials (BOM), eroding vendor profitability, particularly in entry-level devices. Since 4Q25, smartphone manufacturers have already begun raising retail prices in order to maintain profit margins. However, sustained price increases are likely to weaken demand, particularly in price-sensitive emerging markets.

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules,” “Hercules Capital,” or the “Company”), the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth and established stage companies backed by some of the leading and top-tier venture capital and select private equity firms, today announced that Morningstar DBRS (“DBRS”) has affirmed Hercules’ investment grade corporate and credit rating of BBB (high). DBRS issued a statement announcing the affirmation of the rating and Stable trend, as well as its underlying analysis.

GeoComply today announced its unified identity platform for Brazil, bringing KYC verification, anti-fraud intelligence, and geolocation compliance together in a single value package designed specifically for the country’s regulated iGaming market.

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the appointment of two key executive leadership appointments: Jerry McClain as Vice President of Store Development and Brian Aga as Senior Vice President of Operations. These additions follow the recent appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (Chris Phillips) and reinforce HTeaO’s commitment to building organizational infrastructure that supports disciplined, sustained national expansion.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (“Corcept” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CORT) common stock between October 31, 2024 and December 30, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Corcept investors have until April 21, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Al Khaleej Takaful Insurance Company Q.P.S.C. (AKTI) (Qatar). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Barclays plc (NYSE: BCS) resulting from allegations that Barclays may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Menlo Business Brokerage today announced that Emily Stubbs, JD, has joined the firm as a business advisor, bringing a uniquely integrated strategic and legal perspective to sellers in ABA practices, professional services firms, medical practices, and other businesses looking to sell.

GDC Festival of Gaming will host respected and influential game designer Rob Pardo for a keynote address titled “An Odyssey in Building Games That Last,” reflecting on decades spent working on and shaping some of video games’ most indelible and enduring classics, including such iconic strategy and RPG franchises as StarCraft, World of Warcraft and Diablo, and how Bonfire approaches making games today.

USA TODAY, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY), launched its annual USA TODAY Movie Meter program, a platform that allows movie lovers to rate films and decide which one deserves the distinguished title of “Film of the Year.” USA TODAY Movie Meter gives enthusiasts a voice, reflecting audience attitudes towards the celebrated films nominated in the Best Picture category by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the Academy Awards.

National law firm Husch Blackwell has entered into an agreement with Reunion Infrastructure to offer market-leading legal services at competitive fixed fees for renewable energy tax credit transfers.

A retrospective study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) investigators found that infection rates at a high-volume academic orthopedic center following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are uniformly low regardless of individual surgeon volume. These findings challenge the long-held belief that a surgeon’s experience, not the institution’s, drives safety outcomes. The research team shared their study results in a presentation at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Rallybio Corporation (NasdaqCM: RLYB) and Candid Therapeutics, Inc. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, Rallybio shareholders are expected to own approximately 3.65% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger is fair to Rallybio shareholders.

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb+” (Fair) to Protect Insurance PCC Limited (Protect) (Gibraltar). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Protect is an unincorporated cell company (UCC), with Cell Universal as its only operational cell. Both Protect and Cell Universal are owned by Universal Holdings (Guernsey) Limited.

From September 2026, The Royal Ballet School will expand its national Associate Programme to offer regional training at Dance City in Newcastle.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) to a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and the EQT Infrastructure VI fund. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of AES will receive $15.00 in cash for each share of AES that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Select Medical Holdings Corporation (NYSE: SEM) to a consortium led by Select Medical executives and directors. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Select Medical will receive $16.50 in cash for each share of Select Medical that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Carnegie Learning, a global leader in AI-driven technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education, announced today it has been awarded a prestigious Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Expansion grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the large-scale implementation and rigorous evaluation of Lenses on Literature, its secondary ELA curriculum. The project will be carried out in partnership with the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC), the Maine Department of Education, Impact Florida, and WestEd, marking a significant milestone for the organization and for adolescent literacy research nationwide.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) to Royal Cup Coffee and Tea for $1.29 per share.

The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with the Austin Independent School District (AISD), today announced the financial closing and groundbreaking of the first phase of the Anita Ferrales Coy school-to-housing redevelopment. The 675-unit, amenity-rich community will break ground in two phases: Phase 1 will comprise the first 341 units, while Phase 2 will launch construction of an additional 334 units, estimated to break ground late this year. The landmark mixed-income community will help address Austin's escalating housing affordability crisis, and is strategically designed to expand quality housing options for cost‑burdened residents and essential workers, including AISD teachers, bus drivers and staff.

Wrexham AFC are set to return to the United States this summer for WREXHAM IN THE USA 2026, a three-match pre-season tour across the East Coast. This marks Wrexham AFC’s third trip Stateside and first since 2024, representing a milestone as the Club’s first tour featuring exclusively Premier League opponents.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced the appointment of Rory O’Broin as Global Head of Transactional Liability.

Pivot Bio, one of the world's leading innovative agtech companies, has lowered prices again and increased production of its nitrogen-fixing products to help U.S. farmers meet their crop nutrition needs as spring planting season ramps up in the face of skyrocketing global nitrogen prices.

The Rohatyn Group (“TRG”), a global asset manager specializing in emerging markets and real assets, today announced the closing of a $72 million senior secured financing for Agropecuaria Santa Genoveva, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“AGSA”), one of the largest vertically integrated plantation teak operators in Latin America.

CapNexus today announced its official launch as a new enterprise and retail technology consulting and managed services company, formed through the strategic combination of Capstone Integrated Solutions, RPE Solutions, and the acquisition of Makira, a leading retail implementation and integration firm. Together, these organizations now operate as CapNexus—a single, end-to-end technology transformation partner serving enterprise and retail organizations across North America.

Flo Health, the world's #1 women's health app, today announced the publication of a landmark peer-reviewed study demonstrating that its digital Symptom Checker could reduce the average time to endometriosis diagnosis from approximately seven years to around three years, representing a reduction of more than 50%. The study, published in npj Digital Medicine within the prestigious Nature Portfolio, is the first economic evaluation of a digital symptom checker for endometriosis.

Illumia, an award-winning leader in innovative higher education, healthcare, senior living, and corporate technology, revealed its new brand identity at Momentum ‘26, its annual user conference. The launch introduces Illumia's new visual identity system and brand platform—the first public presentation of the complete brand for the organization formerly known as Transact + CBORD.

Today, Mr. Clean steps out of retirement - newly inspired, freshly energized, and ready to reveal the biggest innovation of his legendary career.

Core Education, a strategic transformation partner to higher education institutions, today announced the launch of CoreXP™, the first AI-powered operating model purpose-built for higher education. Institutions are moving quickly to adopt AI. But most are applying technology within legacy decision structures, disconnected data systems, and incremental budgeting frameworks. The result is experimentation without enterprise impact.

Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and a leading research center for diabetes, the Broad Institute and Keio University have discovered how specific gut bacteria work together with diet to flip a metabolic switch — transforming energy‑storing white fat into calorie‑burning beige fat in mice.

Grant Thornton has been named to USA Today’s 2026 list of America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms. The annual list highlights organizations distinguished for technical excellence, reliability, client service and the strength of their marketplace reputation — based on feedback from professionals and clients across the industry.

With the March 16 deadline approaching for farmers to purchase crop insurance for spring-seeded crops like corn and soybeans, National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS) today released record-setting results for the 2025 crop year.

proteanTecs®, the leading provider of health and performance monitoring solutions for advanced electronics, today announced it has secured a strategic investment from TGVP, the U.S.-based corporate venture capital arm of TOPPAN – bringing the company’s total funding to over $250 million. The investment reflects growing industry demand for greater visibility and predictability as electronic systems increase in scale and complexity.

American Express (NYSE:AXP) will soon offer exclusive access, value and experiences for Card Members in the New York/New Jersey and Atlanta metropolitan areas through new long-term partnerships. American Express will be named the Official Payments Partner of MetLife Stadium, the New York Jets, the New York Giants, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United and the newly awarded National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team which will begin play in 2028. This builds on partnerships announced last year with Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Dolphins in South Florida.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to demonstrate machine learning (ML)-based Channel State Information (CSI) compression to enhance link adaptation efficiency in advanced Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) systems at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026. In a controlled lab validation, the ML-based CSI feedback method achieved more than 40 percent downlink throughput improvement compared to 3GPP eType II CSI reporting in four-layer (rank-4) operation. The demonstration will be featured live at the Keysight booth (Hall 5, #5F41).

Woodford Reserve®, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®, continues a tradition more than 25 years in the making with the release of its 2026 commemorative Derby bottle — a celebration of 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®.

STG (the “Firm”), a leading private equity firm focused on investing in the enterprise software sector, is pleased to announce the final closing of STG Allegro II (together with its related vehicles, the “Fund”) on over $1.3 billion of committed capital, including $1.26 billion of limited partner commitments.

Arsenal Medical, a clinical-stage company pioneering innovative biomaterials-based devices, today announced the first patient treated with a first-of-its-kind device, ResQFoam™, in the REVIVE clinical study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) announced today that Jeff Lanier is a recipient of the 2026 Finance Leaders award presented by HousingWire. The annual award recognizes 30 of the most impactful finance executives in mortgage, real estate and homebuilding who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in financial strategy, capital management, and operational efficiency.

Armis, the cyber exposure management & security company, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms for the second consecutive year.

Celigo, the intelligent automation platform built for AI, today announced the publication of a new report in partnership with MIT Technology Review Insights entitled, Bridging the Operational AI Gap. Based on a December 2025 survey of 500 senior IT leaders at U.S. companies, the report reveals that while the majority of enterprises have moved into production-level AI, a massive operational gap exists for those attempting to scale without a unified integration strategy.

Today, Jackpocket announced that a $250.8 million winning ticket was ordered using Jackpocket, America’s No. 1 lottery courier app*. The lucky winner ordered the ticket in Arkansas and matched all winning numbers during Monday night’s Powerball drawing – 2, 17, 18, 38, 62 – plus the Powerball® (20). This was only the winner's second order using the Jackpocket app.

More than a third of Gen Z say they would stop liking a song they enjoy if they found out it was made by AI. It’s not a one-off finding. According to “The Fractured Future: Mapping the AI Divide,” a new report from Wavelength™ by MAX (Music Audience Exchange), the generation that uses AI the most is also the most hostile to its impact. That hostility doesn’t stop at survey questions about trust or regulation; it reaches the music on their playlists. Across the full study, AI attitudes fracture along lines that most surveys miss: income, race, genre culture, and gender.

Haptiq, an enterprise technology solutions provider for public equity, government, and institutional organizations, today announced the launch of its new Credit AI module, a purpose-built solution designed to help firms optimize credit strategies, improve decision making, and generate alpha through smarter execution.

Nokia Federal Solutions is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract/s for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.

11Ants, the AI powered Retail Intelligence platform trusted by retailers operating more than 4,000 stores across eight countries, today announced the launch of Ant, an AI Retail Expert built specifically for grocery and retail teams.

CLEAResult, North America’s leading provider of demand side management, energy efficiency, and energy transition solutions, announced Harrison Grubbs joined the company as Vice President, Growth Solutions.

RGP (Nasdaq: RGP), a global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Greg Derderian as CFO Advisory Leader as part of the expansion of the firm’s Consulting Segment. The role marks a strategic investment in scaling RGP’s CFO Advisory services as a core growth engine within its Consulting business, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to integrating Finance and Digital transformation under a unified leadership model.

Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a leader in carbon management, and Calgary-based Carbon Alpha Corporation (Carbon Alpha) today announced that Svante has acquired Carbon Alpha and its related subsidiaries, including Carbon Alpha Development Corp. and its ownership interests in North Star Carbon Solutions Corp. and North Star Carbon Solutions Limited Partnership, a project developer for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Western Canada. With this transaction, Carbon Alpha’s flagship North Star Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) project, developed in partnership with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) in Saskatchewan, joins Svante’s business unit portfolio alongside Svante Development Inc.

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD) has selected RollKall to power its public safety staffing infrastructure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, implementing a unified system designed to coordinate multi-agency operations and ensure financial accountability at scale.

Token, the next-generation identity assurance company, today announced the renaming of its technology from Token Ring to TokenCore and the launch of TokenCore.com. Founded in 2014 and backed by Grand Oaks Capital, Token has been innovating for more than a decade, building the identity infrastructure that government and enterprise organizations need today.

International Dance League (IDL) today announced the launch of its first official competitive season, marking a major milestone in the league’s mission to establish dance as a professional, global sport. This follows the league’s formal debut, and a successful $7 million seed funding round led by Elysian Park Ventures in November of last year. IDL launches at a pivotal moment for dance. While it’s one of the most participated sports in the United States, ranking second only to basketball with more than 26.2 million participants, dance has never had a true global professional league structure. Given that the format has never been more globally consumed, socially amplified, or culturally influential, IDL emerges as an inflection point for the sport.

Zip, the AI platform for enterprise procurement, today announced the appointment of Dallas Stonhaus as Chief Sales Officer. Stonhaus brings more than two decades of enterprise sales leadership across two of the most significant SaaS companies of the past decade – Salesforce and Ironclad – and will lead Zip’s global sales organization as the company scales its AI-powered procurement platform across the Fortune 500.

Binarly, the industry leader in software and firmware supply‑chain security, today announced a leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth. Founder and current CEO Alex Matrosov has joined the company’s Board, and Gwenyth Castro has joined as Chief Executive Officer to scale global go-to-market and enterprise growth.

3Play Media, the industry leader in video accessibility and localization, today announced the launch of Pulse, a first-of-its-kind solution designed to eliminate compliance gaps by centralizing accessibility governance across an organization’s entire video ecosystem.

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced support for logging into Windows using passkeys stored in the Bitwarden vault. The new capability enables phishing-resistant authentication directly to Windows 11 devices, extending passwordless access from browsers and applications into the operating system login experience.

Affinitiv, a leading provider of data-driven marketing and software solutions for the automotive industry, announced today that Thomas “T.O.” Wagner has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Wagner will lead Affinitiv’s global revenue strategy, overseeing sales execution, strategic accounts, and revenue operations as the company continues to scale its presence across dealerships, dealer groups, and OEM partners.

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce a $2.5 million, state-of-the-art biplane neuroangiography suite—the region’s only facility dedicated to pediatric neurointerventional procedures. This advanced imaging technology brings new treatment options for children with a variety of cerebrovascular diseases, further expanding Children’s Minnesota’s neurosurgical capabilities.

Dynasty Financial Partners is marking Women’s History Month by highlighting a shift in wealth management: more women are pursuing equity ownership and leadership roles within independent registered investment advisory firms.

TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. TD SYNNEX joins the 534 U.S. businesses that will be honored with HRCF’s Equality 100 Award as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Westminster Magistrates’ Court today has rejected an extradition request by the Ukrainian government against Artem Dmytruk, a member of the Ukrainian Parliament and strident supporter of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). Citing Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Judge referred to Mr Dmytruk’s torture by the Security Service of Ukraine in March 2022 as a reason for which his extradition would disproportionately effect his right to respect for private and family life.

Other World Computing (OWC®), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced its unmatched roster of storage, connectivity, and expansion solutions for the newly announced Apple MacBook Pro with all‑new M5 Pro and M5 Max and MacBook Air with M5, as well as the Apple iPad Air, powered by M4 and Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR.

Arch Insurance North America (Arch Insurance) today announced it has released its 2026 State Disability & Paid Family Leave Reference Guide. This robust resource provides employers and benefits professionals with key details of applicable disability and paid family leave laws across the states that mandate employers have related coverage. It also includes the latest information on eligibility, covered conditions, weekly statutory benefits, and more.

Cordis, a global leader in interventional cardiovascular technologies, will highlight insights from the SELUTION SLR™ Drug-Eluting Balloon (DEB) clinical trial program at Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2026, March 7–10 in Washington, D.C. Presentations will include the 12-month results of SELUTION4ISR and SELUTION DeNovo trials along with new subset analyses from the SELUTION DeNovo study.