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Stallone at 80 reflects on 'Rocky' 50 years later: 'I am a lucky dog'
NEW YORK — Fifty years after Sylvester Stallone pulled off one of Hollywood's all-time long shots with “Rocky,” the Oscar-winning star still identifies with the character who for many embodies the outsider proving all the naysayers wrong. But he no longer claims to be an underdog. “It would be so disingenuous to say you’re an underdog, ‘as he said from his penthouse,’" Stallone said during a recent interview, on a high floor of a luxury Manhattan hotel.
Read more →Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'
JAPAN — Nagoya's mayor apologized to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city following a string of complaints. The continent's biggest sporting event has been dogged by problems including a shortage of beds and issues with transport. There are over 17,000 athletes and officials, more than the Olympics, and countries have accused local organizers of mismanagement. "We must offer our apologies to the athletes and others affected by these inconvenien
Read more →World's tallest wind turbine in Germany reaches full height
BERLIN, Germany — A wind turbine being built in eastern Germany reached its full height of 365 meters (1,197 feet) Tuesday, making it the world's tallest, according to the company that built it. The developer Gicon, which plans to put the turbine into operation in November, said that the height was achieved with the "extension of the turbine's inner tower" using a special cable lifting system. It means the turbine in Schipkau, Brandenburg state, now with its rotor blades attached, is the s
Read more →Purpose Investments Inc. Announces 2026 Third Quarter Distributions for Purpose Specialty Lending Trust
TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purpose Investments Inc. is pleased to announce the 2026 third quarter distributions for Purpose Specialty Lending Trust. Ticker Symbol/ FundServ Distribution per share/unit Ex Distribution Date Record Date Payable Date Purpose Specialty Lending Trust - Class A Unlisted$0.149009/30/202609/30/202610/22/2026 Purpose Specialty Lending Trust - Class F Unlisted$0.154009/30/202609/30/202610/22/2026 Purpose Specialty Lending Trust - Class U UnlistedUS$ 0.1389
Read more →Grupo Aeromexico and BBVA Mexico Successfully Complete the Renewal and Expansion of a USD $250 Million Syndicated Credit Facility
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerovias de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. (Aeromexico), renewed and expanded its revolving syndicated credit facility to USD 250 million with a three-year term. This transaction increases the original USD 200 million facility secured in November 2024 and significantly strengthens the company's financial position by protecting and enhancing its available liquidity. BBVA Mexico acted as Sole Global Coordinator
Read more →Alex Eala calls out fan for throwing cap after Asian Games match
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala called out a fan who threw a white cap as she was exiting the court following her match at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. In a video circulating on social media, Eala was seen walking off the court when a man suddenly threw a white cap to get the Filipina player's autograph. Eala was clearly displeased by the gesture. She stopped walking immediately to pick up the cap and addressed the fan, telling him not to throw items at players and to ask politel
Read more →Burleson IT Firm Becomes Only Texas MSP on Verified List of CMMC Level 2 Certified Defense IT Providers
Justice IT Consulting, a Burleson, Texas managed service provider (MSP), joins the MSP Collective’s independently validated directory of CMMC Level 2 certified External Service Providers (ESPs) serving the U.S. defense industrial base. Burleson, Texas, United States, September 30, 2026 -- Justice IT Consulting has earned Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 certification, becoming the only Texas-based managed service provider on a national directory of independently validate
Read more →SEO App Launches SERP Sensor to Monitor AI Overviews
Native monitoring adds AI-generated search results to the platform's daily rank-tracking capabilities for digital agencies and brands Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, September 30, 2026 -- SEOApp, a search engine optimization platform based in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, announced on September 23, 2026, that it has expanded its SERP Sensor engine to deliver native tracking of Google AI Overviews directly within search engine results pages. The update allows digital agencies and brands to measur
Read more →Integrity Solutions Named a G2 Leader, Fall 2026
Integrity Solutions today announced it has been named a Leader in G2's Fall 2026 Grid® Report for sales training. Nashville, TN, United States, September 30, 2026 -- Integrity Solutions today announced it has been named a Leader in G2's Fall 2026 Grid® Report for sales training. G2 ranks sales training companies on verified customer reviews, which means this G2 Leader 2026 recognition was earned by Integrity Solutions' clients. Read why client experience is the new differentiator in sales traini
Read more →SOTI Achieves 94 NPS, Extending Five-Year Streak of World-Class Customer Service
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOTI, a global leader in enterprise mobility and mobile-device management solutions, has once again set the bar for customer service excellence, achieving an exceptional 94 Net Promoter Score (NPS) in 2026. The latest result marks five consecutive years of world-class customer loyalty and service, with SOTI maintaining an NPS of 89 or higher every year since 2022: While many technology companies talk about customer obsession, SOTI has made
Read more →LACROIX : First half 2026: Revenue up 3.2%, EBITDA margin of 10.1%, and positive free cash flow of €11.1m.
30/09/2026 First half 2026: Revenue up 3.2%, EBITDA margin of 10.1%, and positive free cash flow of €11.1m 2026 targets revised upwards 2027 financial targets confirmed in € millionsH1 2026H1 2025ChangeRevenue235.2227.9+3.2%Current EBITDA23.717.0+39.3%as % of revenue10.1%7.5%+261 bpsCurrent operating profit17.310.7+62.4%as % of revenue7.4%4.7%+269 bpsOperating profit17.19.4+81.4%Net financial result(3.6)0.15 Income tax expense(4.6)(1.2) Net income from continuing operations9.08.4+6.4%Net income
Read more →VINCI: Disclosure of transactions on shares from September 21, 2026, to September 25, 2026
Nanterre, September 30, 2026 Disclosure of transactions on shares from September 21, 2026, to September 25, 2026 Within the framework of the authorization granted by the General Meeting of VINCI SA of April 14, 2026, to trade in its shares and in accordance with the regulations relating to share buybacks, VINCI SA (LEI:213800WFQ334R8UXUG83) declares the purchases of treasury shares below (FR0000125486), carried out from September 21, 2026, to September 25, 2026: I - Aggregate presentation by day
Read more →ALSTOM S.A: Alstom to support the modernisation of Gautrain, Gauteng Province’s higher-speed express commuter system in South Africa
30 September 2026 - Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, welcomes the announcement by the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) naming Sihamba Sonke Mobility (SSM) Consortium as the successful bidder for the next Gautrain concession. Alstom, as a shareholder and strategic industrial partner of SSM Concession will play a major role in the modernisation and long-term performance of one of Africa’s flagship mobility systems, building on its longs
Read more →Ipsos: Monthly declaration of shares and voting rights - August 2026
September 30, 2026 MONTHLY DISCLOSURE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES AND VOTING RIGHTS Articles L. 233-8 II of the Commercial Code and 223-16 of the General Regulation of the AMF DateShares Voting rightsTheoretical*Exercisable**31 August 202643,203,22549,666,21147,923,853 *This number is calculated on the basis of all the shares to which voting rights are attached, including shares which voting rights have been suspended, in accordance with Article 223-11 of the AMF general regulation related to
Read more →Regarding media reports concerning our principal shareholder
In response to the media reports regarding the Company's principal shareholder, Mr. Neşet Koçkar, in Türkiye, the Company has not received any official information that would allow it to comment on the circumstances of the reported investigation. The Company continues to operate as usual: scheduled trips are proceeding as planned, and the Company continues to fulfil its obligations to customers and partners. The Company's existing management and governance structure remains in place. The Company
Read more →Powerus to Complete Merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings October 1 and Trade as PUSA on Nasdaq
On completion, AGH will be renamed Powerus Corporation and Powerus will operate as a public company. Shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol PUSA. No change to the symbol is expected in connection with completion. ROCK HILL, S.C., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autonomous Power Corporation, dba Powerus ("Powerus”), and Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: PUSA) ("AGH”), today announced that the parties currently expect to complete their previously announced merger tomorrow
Read more →RoadHitter: Redefine Off-Road Electric Scooter
ZonDoo flagship model for hyper scooter enthusiasts & hardcore players. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZonDoo E‑Mobility officially introduces the RoadHitter, its next‑generation hyper‑performance off‑road electric scooter designed to fix common performance trade‑offs found in competing models. Engineered for high‑speed off‑road exploration as well as long‑distance daily commuting, the RoadHitter features a 10,000‑W peak dual‑motor system paired with a 72‑V high‑performance lith
Read more →Total Voting Rights
FORESIGHT VCT PLC LEI: 213800GNTY699WHACF46 TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS 30 SEPTEMBER 2026 In conformity with DTR 5.6.1R, the Company announces that, as at 30 September 2026, the Company's issued share capital consisted of 351,918,283 Ordinary Shares in issue. There are no shares held in Treasury. The total number of voting rights of the Company is 351,918,283. This figure may be used by Shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their
Read more →International Petroleum Corporation Updated Share Capital
International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) reports the following, in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act: Following the cancellation of 431,638 common shares repurchased by IPC under the normal course issuer bid / share repurchase program, the total number of issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation is 111,727,666 common shares with voting rights as at September 30, 2026 and IPC holds no common shares in tre
Read more →Expedience Software Launches AI-Enhanced Proposal Manager: Delivering In-Document Workflow Governance Directly in Microsoft Word
New release turns Microsoft Word into a governed RFP command center, introducing prompt-grounded Copilot alongside dynamic Flagging to inspect, track, and verify deal strategy MANCHESTER, N.H., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Expedience Software, a leader in proposal automation native to Microsoft Word, today announced the release of AI Proposal Manager, an advanced Word ribbon solution built to improve RFP response efficiency and accuracy. The release introduces dedicated Copilot capabilitie
Read more →Quarterly Government Debt Management Prospect
Q4/2026 In Q4, government bonds will be offered for sale in the amount of 28.5 b.kr. market value.The bonds that could conceivably be offered are all benchmark Government series, and issue size and market conditions will determine how much, if any, will be sold in each series.There is the possibility of switch auctions of RIKB 27 0415 during the quarter. Attachment GDM Q4 Prospect 2026
Read more →China Unicom Europe Marks 20th Anniversary in London with AI and Mid-Autumn Showcase
LONDON, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- China Unicom Europe celebrated its 20th anniversary and hosted a Mid-Autumn product showcase in London. About 110 guests, including executives from leading European and UK companies, telecom operators, mobile business customers and partners, attended the event to explore AI-driven digital opportunities and international cooperation. Han Xing, General Manager of China Unicom Europe, reviewed the company’s journey since it established a presence in London
Read more →281M $APEING Tokens Burned as Solana Pullback Draws Attention to Emerging Crypto Projects
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BitMine’s latest Ethereum accumulation has generated fresh ETH market discussion after the company added millions of dollars worth of ETH and increased its reserves beyond 6 million Ethereum. Meanwhile, Solana faced short-term pressure as uncertainty remained around the timeline for its Alpenglow upgrade, prompting continued discussion around SOL price movements and future network developments. The changing crypto landscape is also drawing attention t
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