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Inhibrx's OX40 Drug Doubles Response Rate in Head and Neck Cancer Trial

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Inhibrx's OX40 Drug Doubles Response Rate in Head and Neck Cancer Trial

San Diego – September 11, 2026 -- Inhibrx Biosciences reported that its OX40 agonist INBRX-106, combined with pembrolizumab, produced a 48.3% confirmed objective response rate in first-line head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients, nearly double the 26.5% seen with pembrolizumab alone.

Phase 2 data show the combination therapy nearly doubles response rates versus standard treatment

The randomized Phase 2 portion of the HexAgon study enrolled 68 patients across more than 80 sites in the United States, Europe and Asia, with 63 evaluable for the primary endpoint. Four patients (13.8%) on the combination arm achieved complete responses, compared with zero in the pembrolizumab-only control arm. Six-month progression-free survival reached 72.4% for the combination versus 42.8% for monotherapy, with median PFS of 9.6 months versus 4.9 months as of the August 19, 2026 data cutoff.

V2X Wins $19M USMC Contract for Tempest Counter-Drone Vehicles

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V2X Wins $19M USMC Contract for Tempest Counter-Drone Vehicles

Reston, Va. – September 11, 2026 -- V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) has secured a $19 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to supply its Tempest counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) vehicles.

Contract covers vehicles, maintenance and training support

Under the agreement, V2X will deliver Tempest vehicles alongside maintenance support, software management, spares, ancillary components, training, and engineering services. The Tempest platform is designed to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aerial threats while maintaining mobility to reposition alongside maneuver forces.

Marzano Resources Launches 'The High Reliability Teacher' Framework

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Marzano Resources Launches 'The High Reliability Teacher' Framework

Bloomington, Ind. – September 11, 2026 -- Marzano Resources has released The High Reliability Teacher, a new instructional resource built on a three-level framework designed to help K-12 educators systematize professional growth and classroom evidence-based practice.

Book introduces tiered model for teacher development

The High Reliability Teacher (HRT) model guides educators through three progressive levels of instructional development. The framework is structured to help teachers establish effective teaching practices, measure student learning with greater precision, and refine classroom instruction using evidence-based feedback loops.

YYForce Launches Facadevision AI, a Drone-Based Facade Inspection Venture

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YYForce Launches Facadevision AI, a Drone-Based Facade Inspection Venture

Singapore – September 11, 2026 -- YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) has incorporated Facadevision AI Pte. Ltd., a Singapore joint venture combining drone technology and AI-driven image analysis to inspect and clean building facades, replacing traditional rope access and gondola methods used across the city-state's commercial real estate sector.

YYForce holds 70% stake, partners with established local cleaning firm

YYForce owns 70% of the new entity, with the remaining 30% held by Integral Cleaning Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based cleaning services provider that has previously collaborated with YYForce on other projects. Integral is expected to contribute operational expertise and commercial networks specific to Singapore's facade maintenance industry.

Hamburg Approves EU-Wide Tender for New Asklepios Altona Hospital

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Hamburg Approves EU-Wide Tender for New Asklepios Altona Hospital

Hamburg – September 11, 2026 -- Hamburg's Senate has approved the procedural framework for a new Asklepios Klinik Altona, clearing the way for a Europe-wide tender to build a 600-bed hospital serving more than 280,000 residents in western Hamburg.

Senate clears path for continent-wide procurement process

The city's Social Affairs Authority and Asklepios have agreed on key parameters covering planning and construction awards, project financing, supporting infrastructure and land provision. The Hamburg parliament (Bürgerschaft) will decide on final construction and equipment costs once tender results are in, with a vote expected by the end of 2027.

German Police Arrest Suspect in NRW Power Grid Sabotage Wave

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German Police Arrest Suspect in NRW Power Grid Sabotage Wave

Cologne – – September 11, 2026 -- German police have arrested 48-year-old Daniel V., the man suspected of orchestrating a series of sabotage attacks on power substations across North Rhine-Westphalia, after he tried to evade a traffic checkpoint on foot near Weisweiler. Authorities had been searching for the suspect for several days; his name appeared on letters claiming responsibility for the attacks.

Suspect Attempts to Flee Checkpoint Near Weisweiler Before Capture

Police confirmed the arrest followed an attempt by the suspect to bypass a routine traffic control on foot in the Weisweiler area, ending a multi-day manhunt tied to the substation sabotage incidents.

Inceptio Tops 1 Billion Autonomous Trucking Kilometers in China

Shanghai – September 11, 2026 -- Inceptio Technology has surpassed 1 billion kilometers of commercial autonomous driving mileage, cementing its position as the dominant player in China's autonomous trucking market with more than 90% share.

Inceptio's autonomous system now covers 97% of China's highway network

The company's technology serves express delivery, less-than-truckload transport, cold chain, general cargo, and liquid food logistics. In 2026, several leading express delivery firms began making autonomous driving a standard configuration in heavy-duty truck procurement, citing measurable gains in safety, driver workload, labor efficiency, and fuel consumption.

GEEKOM Launches A5 Edition 2027 Mini-PC With Ryzen 7730U Chip

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GEEKOM Launches A5 Edition 2027 Mini-PC With Ryzen 7730U Chip

Taipei – September 11, 2026 -- GEEKOM has launched the A5 Edition 2027 mini-PC, built around an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8-core, 16-thread processor and rated for up to 64GB of memory, 7TB of storage and four-display support.

GEEKOM targets all-day workloads with 30-tab browsing and 4K editing capacity

The A5 Edition 2027 is engineered to handle over 30 open browser tabs alongside video conferencing and large spreadsheet work, while also supporting Photoshop, 2D creative tasks and light 4K video editing. GEEKOM positions the device for professionals, creators and small businesses needing configurable workspace setups.

Smart City Expo 2026 Puts Housing Crisis at Center of Barcelona Congress

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Smart City Expo 2026 Puts Housing Crisis at Center of Barcelona Congress

Barcelona – September 11, 2026 -- The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) will convene 25,000 attendees, 1,000 exhibitors and 600 speakers from 1,000 cities in Barcelona from November 3 to 5, 2026, organized by Fira de Barcelona under the theme "Urban Solutions, Real Impact."

Housing takes top billing as cities confront a global affordability crunch

The 2026 edition dedicates its content structure to housing as one of the most pressing challenges facing municipal governments worldwide. Organizers will launch HOWS Barcelona, a new global housing summit running alongside SCEWC, covering urban planning, land policy, housing regulation, social and affordable housing, and building renovation and reuse.

Smart City Expo 2026 to Host 1,000 Cities, Launch Housing Summit

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Smart City Expo 2026 to Host 1,000 Cities, Launch Housing Summit

Barcelona – September 11, 2026 -- The Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) will convene 1,000 cities, more than 25,000 visitors, over 1,000 exhibitors and 600 speakers in Barcelona from November 3-5, 2026, organizers Fira de Barcelona confirmed.

Housing takes center stage as urban infrastructure gap widens

Under the theme 'Urban Solutions, Concrete Impact,' this year's edition places specific emphasis on housing, described as one of the most pressing challenges facing cities globally. The congress program is structured around seven thematic tracks: enabling technologies, energy and environment, mobility, governance and economy, lifestyle and inclusion, infrastructure and building, and blue economy.