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Cedar Falls, Iowa – October 08, 2026 -- Simple Mining has acquired an approximately 8 MW Bitcoin mining facility in Iowa from Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), pushing its total Iowa hosting platform to nearly 160 MW.

Acquired site adds 2,200 miners to Simple Mining's owned infrastructure

The facility supports roughly 2,200 latest-generation miners and expands the owned hosting capacity available to Simple Mining's customers, who purchase and host machines on the company's infrastructure. The site joins Simple Mining's existing network of Iowa facilities and will operate under the same in-house model covering machine sales, hosting, and repair.

Albuquerque, N.M. – October 08, 2026 -- X-Bow Systems has secured a prototype agreement worth up to $69.7 million to develop and qualify a solid rocket motor booster for a U.S. Navy next-generation weapon program targeting surface warfare threats.

Pentagon funds phased development with $50 million obligated upfront

The agreement, administered by U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, splits into a $50.4 million Phase 1 development effort and a $19.3 million Phase 2 qualification option. Of the total, $50 million has been obligated at award to fund a 12-month Phase 1 timeline.

Navy targets early FY 2031 fielding of common interceptor architecture

The program replaces single-purpose interceptors with a shared architecture, including variants designed to pack more interceptors into each launch system. The Navy expects an initial operational capability in early FY 2031.

San Diego – October 08, 2026 -- Cetera has recruited financial advisor Cynthia Doussard and her practice, Doussard Financial, which oversees approximately $235 million in assets under administration, into its Summit Financial Networks community.

Advisor exits Commonwealth after 24-year tenure following LPL acquisition

Doussard, based in Burlington, Washington, spent nearly 30 years in the industry, including more than two decades affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. She began searching for a new partner only after Commonwealth announced its acquisition by LPL Financial, spending roughly a year evaluating offers from multiple recruiters and broker-dealers before selecting Cetera.

Tampa, Fla. – October 08, 2026 -- Command Control Communications Engineering & Logistics, LLC (C3EL) closed Government Fiscal Year 2026 with four new federal prime contract awards and Final CMMC Level 2 certification, expanding its footprint across cybersecurity, secure communications, and mission systems integration.

Air Force cybersecurity contract anchors FY26 growth at Offutt Air Force Base

C3EL began performance in March as prime contractor for the U.S. Air Force 55th Strategic Communications Squadron's Defense Red Switch Network Cybersecurity Support Services requirement at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, under Contract No. FA460026P0017. The company supplies cybersecurity and information systems security subject matter experts supporting Risk Management Framework activities, Authorization to Operate sustainment, and configuration management reviews for NC3 systems serving national-level command authorities and allied forces.

Los Angeles – October 08, 2026 -- My Friend's Place, a Los Angeles nonprofit serving homeless youth, has raised more than $11.3 million toward a $20 million capital campaign to fund a new purpose-built campus, securing over 55% of its target as the fundraising effort enters its public phase.

Construction timeline targets December 2028 completion

The organization expects all necessary approvals by December 2026, followed by a temporary relocation in February 2027 to maintain service continuity. Demolition of the current facility and construction of the new campus are projected to begin in April 2027, with completion estimated for December 2028.

Project team combines architecture, project management and construction firms

My Friend's Place has partnered with BAR Architects for design, MGAC for project management, and Howard CDM as general contractor. Design plans and the construction budget are currently being finalized.

Bethesda – – October 08, 2026 -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for October 2026, its Board of Directors confirmed.

Dividend payment set for October 08, 2026

Stockholders of record as of October 08, 2026 will receive the payout on October 08, 2026, continuing the mortgage REIT's monthly distribution schedule.

AGNC has distributed over $16 billion in dividends since 2008 founding

The Bethesda, Maryland-based real estate investment trust invests on a leveraged basis in Agency residential mortgage-backed securities, which carry credit-loss guarantees from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae. The company finances these assets primarily through repurchase agreements and applies dynamic risk management strategies to manage interest rate exposure.

Middletown, Del. – – October 08, 2026 -- The global crane tires market is projected to climb from USD 2.31 billion in 2025 to USD 3.63 billion by 2035, a 4.56% compound annual growth rate, according to a 257-page study from Radial Insights. Asia-Pacific already commands 41.62% of 2025 demand, driven by construction and energy programs across China, India and Southeast Asia.

Infrastructure spending expands the mobile crane installed base

World Bank data cited in the study show private participation in infrastructure investment reached USD 100.7 billion in 2024, up 16% from 2023, while U.S. construction activity hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of USD 2.192 trillion in December 2024. In Great Britain, new work output rose 1.4% to a record GBP 140.7 billion in 2024, with private infrastructure orders up 15.4%.

New Century, Kan. – October 07, 2026 -- Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS) has authorized a $10 million increase to its common stock repurchase program, lifting total available authorization to approximately $11.9 million and extending the window for buybacks through April 30, 2029.

Board expands buyback capacity to $11.9 million through 2029

The aerospace modification, MRO and gaming management company said the increased authorization gives management added flexibility to repurchase shares when market conditions are deemed favorable for long-term shareholders. The decision followed the Board's review of the Company's financial position, expected capital requirements and growth investment opportunities.

Dallas – October 07, 2026 -- Patients who completed Annual Wellness Visits through Primary Partners Alliance's (PPA) population health strategy generated nearly $70 lower per-member-per-month healthcare costs than those who did not, according to a one-year analysis of the organization's Medicare Shared Savings Program and ACO REACH population.

AWV completion drove measurable cost and utilization reductions across PPA's network

The analysis found per-member-per-month costs of $947 for patients who completed an AWV versus $1,014 for those who did not. Readmission rates were 44% lower among AWV completers, at 9% compared with 16% for non-completers. Emergency department utilization also fell, registering 272 visits per 1,000 patients versus 286 per 1,000 for the comparison group.

Toronto – October 07, 2026 -- Vector Science and Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: PAIN) has made an investment in Scoreboard, Inc., a performance wellness company co-founded by NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton, through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity.

Vector and Scoreboard will co-develop peptide-based products for athletic performance, recovery and longevity

The two companies plan to jointly develop products using peptides formulated and manufactured by Vector, which tests all materials for purity, potency, endotoxin levels and sterility through validated analytical methods.