Events

New York – September 19, 2026 -- Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) will webcast an investor presentation on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

Tim Cawley to outline grid investment strategy balancing reliability and customer costs

Con Edison's corporate leadership team, led by Tim Cawley, Chairman, President and CEO of Consolidated Edison, Inc. and Chairman and CEO of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., will detail the company's approach to delivering reliable, resilient and clean energy while managing cost impacts to customers.

Omaha, Neb. and Atlanta – September 19, 2026 -- More than 500 customers across the U.S. freight economy have publicly backed the proposed combination of Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), with support expanding through new Surface Transportation Board (STB) filings. Twenty-three additional shippers from agriculture, energy, fertilizer, forest products, food and automotive sectors submitted statements citing expanded market access and stronger supply chains as core benefits of a single coast-to-coast rail network.

New filings add 150 letters to a growing shipper coalition

Recent submissions included more than 150 new letters from customers, first responder organizations, community leaders and elected officials. Combined with over 2,000 statements filed alongside the railroads' amended application, the volume reflects broadening institutional backing for the transaction as it moves through regulatory review.

London – September 19, 2026 -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) will showcase a new lineup of AI-driven analytics tools and retail hardware at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) 2026 annual conference, running Sept. 21-24 in Orlando, Florida.

Brightstar targets lottery growth with AI-powered planning and reporting tools

The company will demonstrate its Agentic Reporting Assistant, built to streamline interaction with lottery data, alongside Game Planner, an AI-assisted tool designed to simplify instant-game planning and forecasting. Additional showcased capabilities span player marketing, game recommendations, bonus optimization, and player segmentation, part of a broader push to help lottery operators uncover performance insights and improve operational efficiency.

Scottsdale – September 19, 2026 -- equipifi, a Buy Now, Pay Later infrastructure provider for banks and credit unions, was named a Best of Show winner at FinovateFall 2026, standing out among eight winners selected from 72 companies that demoed live on stage.

Finovate audience votes equipifi among eight standout demos from 72 fintechs

The award was determined by a vote of banking executives, investors, and industry press attending the event. equipifi founder and CEO Bryce Deeney presented the demo, walking through how account holders discover personalized purchasing power, shop, and complete payments entirely within their bank's digital app.

Omaha, Neb. – September 19, 2026 -- NEI Global Relocation has been named a finalist for Relocation Management Company of the Year at the 2026 FEM EMEA EMMAs, extending a run of independent industry recognitions the Omaha-based mobility provider has collected this year.

FEM judges evaluate entries on service delivery and cost impact

The EMEA EMMAs category assesses organizations on evidence of services delivered, process improvements, employee satisfaction, efficiencies or cost savings, and impact on stakeholders. Entries are confidentially reviewed by independent judges drawn from senior corporate mobility leadership.

Franklin, Tennessee – September 19, 2026 -- Adora Life Science has appointed Dr. Clinton D. Morgan, MD, as its full-time Chief Medical Officer, effective November 1, 2026, the company announced.

Neurosurgeon exits clinical practice to lead human trials for veterinary-derived drug

Dr. Morgan previously served on Adora's Board of Directors and consulted part-time on the company's human therapeutic strategy. In his new role, he will direct Adora's human clinical development, regulatory strategy, and scientific research network, and will chair a newly assembled Scientific Advisory Board spanning glycobiology, osteoarthritis, and radiation injury experts.

Belleville, Ill. – September 19, 2026 -- Illinois American Water has completed the $770,000 acquisition of the City of Venice's wastewater collection system, adding roughly 500 customers to its Metro East operations near St. Louis. The deal, approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission on June 24, 2026, shifts Venice's wastewater collection, transportation and treatment fully under the utility's control.

Illinois American Water commits $2.6 million to Venice infrastructure over five years

The company plans upgrades including rehabilitation or replacement of wastewater mains and manholes, lift station improvements, and control and security enhancements at pump and lift stations. Prior to the acquisition, Venice customers received only transportation and treatment services from Illinois American Water; the utility now manages the full collection-to-treatment pipeline.

Tampa – September 19, 2026 -- FlyUSA has launched a $100 million Jet Card Recovery Program aimed at private flyers who lost access to prepaid funds held by other aviation providers, allowing qualifying customers to earn back up to 100% of a verified stranded balance in flight credits without making a new deposit.

Qualifying customers pay as they fly instead of prepaying again

Under the program, participants receive a complimentary FlyUSA Gold Membership valued at $4,995 and book flights on a pay-as-you-go basis. For every $1 of qualifying flight spend with FlyUSA, customers earn $0.20 in promotional flight credits toward their verified stranded balance -- meaning a customer with a $100,000 stranded balance could recover that amount after $500,000 in qualifying flight spend.

Arlington, Va. – September 19, 2026 -- Visual Studio IntelliCode leads the 2026 AI Code Generation Emotional Footprint Report from Info-Tech Research Group with a Net Emotional Footprint (NEF) score of +95, the highest among six vendors recognized for user trust and satisfaction in the category.

Six vendors earn Champion status based on verified user feedback

Info-Tech Research Group, drawing on data from its SoftwareReviews platform, ranked GitHub Platform second at +94 NEF for efficient performance, tied with Amazon Q Developer, which scored +94 NEF for unique features. ChatGPT and Bito AI each posted +93 NEF, recognized respectively for continually improving features and caring customer service. Replit AI rounded out the list at +92 NEF for reliable performance.

New York and Brussels – September 19, 2026 -- Nearly nine in ten enterprise decision-makers (87%) say their teams routinely burn hours re-verifying that context fed to autonomous AI agents remains accurate, according to a Harris Poll survey of 306 U.S. data, privacy, and AI decision-makers commissioned by Collibra. The report, titled The 2026 Hallucination Tax Report, found that 76% of organizations have hit critical roadblocks trying to move AI agents from pilot programs into full production over the past 12 months.

Madison, Wis. – September 19, 2026 -- Lake Ridge Bank Chief Credit Officer Pete Graven will retire on Sept. 18 after nearly 42 years in banking, including more than 20 years at the institution.

Casey McClyman Steps In as Chief Credit Officer After Coordinated Succession

Graven spent the last several months mentoring incoming Chief Credit Officer Casey McClyman as part of a planned leadership transition. McClyman returned to Lake Ridge Bank in July after a three-year stint as Senior Vice President-Chief Credit Officer at Farmers Savings Bank. He previously spent nearly 20 years at Lake Ridge Bank, including the last 10 years as Senior Vice President-Business Relationship Manager on the Business Banking Team.

Sheridan, Wyo. – September 19, 2026 -- The global diagnostic imaging market will expand from $26.5 billion in 2026 to $33.2 billion by 2031, a 4.6% compound annual growth rate, according to a new study by Wissen Research.

AI moves inside the scanner, cutting exam times sharply

Deep learning reconstruction algorithms are now embedded directly into image acquisition pipelines rather than applied after scanning. GE HealthCare's Sonic DL sequence allows complex multi-sequence brain and joint MRI protocols to complete in under 15 minutes, letting hospitals raise per-scanner throughput without new capital equipment. Radiology remains the top specialty for AI device clearances, with more than 1,100 cleared by the U.S. FDA to date.

Québec City – September 19, 2026 -- Linearis Labs has secured funding for two projects under the Terry Fox Research Institute's (TFRI) Digital Health Innovation Fund, part of a combined $40.9 million investment spread across 14 pan-Canadian project teams and 55 partners.

TFRI backs 14 projects with $40.9 million to advance AI-driven precision medicine

The funding, distributed through TFRI's Digital Health & Discovery Platform (DHDP), targets AI-driven health data sharing for precision medicine nationwide. TFRI President and Scientific Director Dr. Jim Woodgett said the initiative reflects research and enterprise coming together to drive innovation.

Reston – September 19, 2026 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) has secured a new task order to support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) worth up to $1.5 billion, with the company expecting to book $1.2 billion of the total awarded value.

CACI Secures Multi-Year CENTCOM Task Order

The award spans one base year plus four option periods, covering intelligence, planning, and information-integration support across USCENTCOM's area of responsibility. CACI will deliver the work through its Apollo platform, designed to accelerate decision-making and coordination among U.S. and partner forces operating in contested or denied environments.

Lincoln, Neb. – September 19, 2026 -- Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) has appointed Angie Klein and Ed Pallesen to its board of directors, expanding the panel to 10 members.

Apple executive Klein joins after nearly 25 years at Verizon

Klein currently serves as head of U.S. consumer channels for Apple, overseeing sales and distribution partnerships with retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco. She spent nearly 25 years at Verizon, holding roles as chief content officer, senior vice president of growth marketing, and inaugural president of Verizon Value, where she led a multi-brand prepaid portfolio serving millions of customers. Klein will sit on Nelnet's Nominating and Corporate Governance, People Development and Compensation, and Compliance committees.

Frisco, Texas – September 19, 2026 -- Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its common stock, the company announced.

Dividend Payment Set for October 9, 2026

Shareholders of record as of September 28, 2026 will receive the payout on October 9, 2026. The dividend will be paid in U.S. dollars.

Board Approves Continued Shareholder Return

The declaration comes from Keurig Dr Pepper's Board of Directors, maintaining the company's quarterly cash distribution program for common stockholders.

San Jose del Cabo – September 19, 2026 -- Pacaso has sold six of eight ownership shares in Playa Linda, its newest co-owned residence in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, with one-eighth stakes priced from $872,000.

Playa Linda anchors a fully furnished five-bedroom home in Palmilla Norte

Located along the San Jose Corridor in Palmilla Norte, one of Los Cabos' most established beachfront communities, the 4,892-square-foot property has five bedrooms and six bathrooms with views of the Sea of Cortez. The home is Pacaso Design Certified and includes an infinity pool, jacuzzi, palapa lounge and kiva-style outdoor fireplace.

Nashville – – September 19, 2026 -- BMI Imaging Systems, Inc. sponsored a four-man team for the 10th Annual Steve Tidwell Shoot for the Troops, a sporting clay tournament held August 29, 2026, at the Nashville Gun Club, marking the company's third consecutive year backing the event.

Tournament proceeds fund 13 local veteran families through Adopt a Hero program

The event, hosted by the Nashville Chapter of the Joshua Chamberlain Society (JCS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, directs all tournament proceeds to severely wounded veterans and families of fallen service members in Middle Tennessee. Since 2013, the Nashville chapter has supported 13 heroes and their families through its Adopt a Hero program, with donations staying entirely local.

Pittsburgh – September 19, 2026 -- An inventor from Blue Jay, Calif., has developed a patent-pending tie down strap engineered to apply constant tension and eliminate loosening caused by load shifting, InventHelp announced.

Design targets slack-related failures in cargo securing

The strap addresses a common failure point in existing tie down systems: unseen slack that develops as a load shifts during transport. The inventor stated the goal was to create a design that maintains steady tension throughout transit, reducing the risk of load displacement.

Product targets multiple vehicle and equipment categories

The invention, named EXTREME TIE DOWN, is built for durability and ease of use, targeting owners and operators of trailers, trucks, cargo carriers, dirt bikes, jet skis, boats, light aircraft, and RVs.

Reston, Va. – September 19, 2026 -- The U.S. Department of the Navy has awarded Leidos $926 million for the second option year of its Next Generation Enterprise Network Service Management, Integration and Transport contract, correcting an earlier figure of $875 million issued in a prior release.

Leidos secures $926 million to manage networks for 650,000 Navy and Marine Corps personnel

Under the award, Leidos will continue managing more than 425,000 devices across over 2,500 sites worldwide, supporting user access, IT operations and transformation activities on the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), the Outside the Continental United States Navy Enterprise Network (ONE-Net) and the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN).