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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Aurora, OH
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, May 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Aurora, OH
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Author Dan Chaon to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, May 20 th, 2026
Aurora, OH - Barnes & Noble is very pleased to announce the opening of a new bookstore in Aurora, OH, on Wednesday, May 20 th.
The new Barnes & Noble will offer 18,000 square feet of books, as well as the extensive range of toys, games, magazines,
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LYNDHURST, New Jersey, May 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Aurora, OH
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Author Dan Chaon to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, May 20 th, 2026
Aurora, OH - Barnes & Noble is very pleased to announce the opening of a new bookstore in Aurora, OH, on Wednesday, May 20 th.
The new Barnes & Noble will offer 18,000 square feet of books, as well as the extensive range of toys, games, magazines,music and film, for which its stores are so well known. The new store will have a Barnes & Noble Cafe. The bookstore is located next to Old Navy, in the Marketplace at Four Corners (7555 Market Place Dr, Aurora, OH 44202), in the former Party City space. This store is the 7 th store to open in Ohio since 2022 and the 2 nd of 2026, following the exceptionally successful opening of the Strongsville Barnes & Noble in January.
The Aurora Barnes & Noble bookstore will officially open to the public at 10AM Central on Wednesday the 20 th, with local author Dan Chaon cutting the ribbon and signing copies of his thrilling literary horror novel, One of Us.
The new Aurora Barnes & Noble is one of two stores to open on May 20 th, joining another in Prosper, TX. Barnes & Noble has opened five stores in as many weeks, with openings in CA, WA, VA, TX, and OH. The company plans to open 60 stores in 2026 and now boasts over 700 bookstores, having been below 600 stores as recently as 2023.
Barnes & Noble Premium and Rewards Members will earn double stamps on all purchases made between May 20 th and 24 th. Customers who are not yet Members are encouraged to sign up and start earning stamps and rewards right away.
Everyone who visits the new Aurora Barnes & Noble during the grand opening will have access to exclusive deals, like $50 off any NOOK device. Customers can also save 40% on all DVD, Blu-ray, and 4k Ultra HD movies.
"The wider Cleveland market is an exceptional one for Barnes & Noble," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. "It is very exciting to follow on the opening in Strongsville earlier this year with another major bookstore, this time to the southeast in Aurora."
Barnes & Noble since 2019 has turned on its head the direction of its bookstores, handing autonomy to its local bookselling teams for how they stock and present their stores. The results have been exceptionally successful and ushered in period of strong growth. The bookseller opened over 60 stores in 2025 and is on track to do the same in 2026. In Ohio alone, the Aurora store will be the 7 th new store to open in the state, reversing more than 15 years of declining store numbers.
Area Manager Michael Durant is excited to have another new store opening in Northeast Ohio and said, "This is a growing market and we're so pleased to have another new store in the greater Cleveland area. The Booksellers can't wait to welcome shoppers in their community to the beautiful new store."
Customers can discover more about upcoming events and news by following @bnauroraoh on social media.
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Original text here: https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/press-release/barnes-noble-opens-new-store-aurora-oh
Aspira Women's Health and Cleveland Clinic Expand Strategic Collaboration to Advance AI-Powered Diagnostics in Women's Health
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Aspira Women's Health and Cleveland Clinic Expand Strategic Collaboration to Advance AI-Powered Diagnostics in Women's Health
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AUSTIN, Texas, and CLEVELAND: Aspira Women's Health Inc. (OTCQB: AWHL) ("Aspira" or the "Company"), a bio-analytical company focused on the development of AI-powered, noninvasive diagnostics for women's health, and Cleveland Clinic have signed an agreement to improve women's health diagnostics.
Under the terms of this Master Collaboration and License Agreement,
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Aspira Women's Health and Cleveland Clinic Expand Strategic Collaboration to Advance AI-Powered Diagnostics in Women's Health
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AUSTIN, Texas, and CLEVELAND: Aspira Women's Health Inc. (OTCQB: AWHL) ("Aspira" or the "Company"), a bio-analytical company focused on the development of AI-powered, noninvasive diagnostics for women's health, and Cleveland Clinic have signed an agreement to improve women's health diagnostics.
Under the terms of this Master Collaboration and License Agreement,Aspira and Cleveland Clinic will collaborate on research projects focused on the discovery and validation of novel biomarker signatures and the development of advanced analytical models intended to improve diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and patient care. The agreement also establishes a framework for future platform expansion, including biomarker discovery, data generation, translational development, intellectual property collaboration, and clinical research initiatives.
The organizations aim to expand patient sample access, enhance clinical validation capabilities and support the accelerated development and future commercialization of next generation multiomic diagnostics across women's health.
"This collaboration marks an important inflection point for Aspira as we continue executing against our strategy to build a category defining women's health diagnostics platform," said Mike Buhle, Chief Executive Officer of Aspira Women's Health. "Over the past year, we have focused on expanding our scientific capabilities, operational foundation, and long-term commercial strategy. Collaborating with Cleveland Clinic significantly enhances our ability to drive meaningful advances in women's health diagnostics."
The initiative will be jointly led by Kevin Elias, M.D., Cleveland Clinic, and Todd Pappas, Ph.D., Aspira Women's Health, alongside multidisciplinary translational research teams. "We believe the integration of multiomic biomarkers with advanced AI-driven analytics represents a highly promising frontier in precision diagnostics," said Dr. Elias, Lilli and Seth Harris Endowed Chair for Ovarian Cancer Research at Cleveland Clinic. "We have already demonstrated the potential of this approach to improve ovarian cancer diagnostics, and we believe it can be applied more broadly across women's health. This collaboration brings together complementary scientific, clinical, translational, and commercial expertise with the shared goal of advancing more accurate noninvasive tools that can meaningfully improve patient care and clinical decision-making."
"We believe this collaboration strengthens our position at the intersection of women's health, artificial intelligence, and precision medicine, while enhancing our ability to generate clinically meaningful data through expanded research access and collaboration with one of the world's premier healthcare and research institutions," said Michelle Snider, SVP Product Commercialization and Innovation.
"This Agreement reflects the continued evolution of Aspira's scientific and platform strategy," said Dr. Pappas, Chief Scientific Officer of Aspira Women's Health. "By combining Cleveland Clinic's translational research expertise with Aspira's AI-enabled multiomic platform, we believe we can accelerate the development of innovative diagnostic approaches designed to improve both clinical performance and healthcare outcomes. We are building a scalable scientific framework capable of supporting multiple future applications across women's health. The comprehensive Agreement represents a transformative advancement of Aspira's proprietary platform technology, bringing together large-scale biomarker discovery such as proteins and microRNAs, AI-driven computational modeling, and scalable, highly specific nucleic acid detection infrastructure."
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, the timing and completion of any products in the development pipeline and other statements that are predictive in nature, and whether the marketing of the OvaSuite portfolio will prove successful. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed due to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as "designed to," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "may," "intend," "will," "continue," "future," and other words of similar meaning and the use of future dates. These and additional risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the Company's filings with the SEC, including those factors identified as "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Aspira presently does not know, or that Aspira currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Aspira's expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's assessments to change. However, while Aspira may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Aspira expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Aspira's assessments of any date after the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2026/05/26/aspira-womens-health-and-cleveland-clinic-expand-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-ai-powered-diagnostics-in-womens-health
ASAPD and Dentons Renew Strategic Legal Partnership in 2026
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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ASAPD and Dentons renew strategic legal partnership in 2026
Australia--The Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disability (ASAPD) has renewed its strategic partnership with global law firm Dentons for 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to inclusive sport and active recreation across Australia.
Under the agreement, Dentons will continue to provide legal support to ASAPD and its eight affiliated National Sporting Organisations for People with Disability members across a broad range of legal issues, including
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WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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ASAPD and Dentons renew strategic legal partnership in 2026
Australia--The Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disability (ASAPD) has renewed its strategic partnership with global law firm Dentons for 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to inclusive sport and active recreation across Australia.
Under the agreement, Dentons will continue to provide legal support to ASAPD and its eight affiliated National Sporting Organisations for People with Disability members across a broad range of legal issues, includinggovernance, charity law and taxation, intellectual property, employment, safeguarding, risk management, integrity and conduct matters.
ASAPD CEO, Dr Phil Hamdorf, said the partnership had delivered meaningful value for the organisation and its members.
"Dentons has become a trusted partners to ASAPD and our member organisations," Dr Phil Hamdorf said
"Partners Campbell Hudson. Caroline Snow and their team understand the challenges and opportunities within disability sport and consistently provide practical, high-quality support.
We are pleased to continue building on the relationship in 2026 as we work towards greater inclusion and participation in sport for Australians with disability."
Dentons Charities and Not-for-profit Sector Partner, Campbell Hudson said the firm was proud to continue supporting ASAPD.
"ASAPD plays a vital role in strengthening inclusive sport in Australia and we are delighted to continue supporting the organisation and its affiliated members, " he said.
"At Dentons, we are proud to support Australia's vibrant charity and not-for-profit sector by delivering legal services that are accessible, practical and tailored to the needs of purpose-driven organisations. We understand the complex environment these organisations operate in and help clients navigate challenges with confidence so that they can focus on delivering impact in the community."
ASAPD collaborates, advocates and provides support to promote inclusive sport and active recreation for people with disability. The organisation works to ensure all Australians have the opportunity to participate in sport and physical activity in welcoming, inclusive environments.
Its affiliated National Sporting Organisations for People with Disability are Blind Sports Australia, Boccia Australia, Deaf Sports Australia, Disabled Wintersport Australia, Riding for the Disabled Australia, Special Olympics Australia, Sport Inclusion Australia, and Transplant Australia.
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About Dentons
Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/may/asapd-and-dentons-renew-strategic-legal-partnership-in-2026
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Airbnb.org expands its Medical Stays Program in Mexico with $20M MXN pesos
AUSTIN, Texas, May 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Airbnb.org expands its Medical Stays Program in Mexico with $20M MXN pesos
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At an event today, Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky, announced a MXN 20 million investment to expand Airbnb.org's Medical Stays program across Mexico. Over the next three years, the program will provide free housing in Airbnb listings for families traveling to Mexico City to obtain lifesaving cancer care and other specialized treatments.
Through partnerships with civil-society organizations,
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Airbnb.org expands its Medical Stays Program in Mexico with $20M MXN pesos
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At an event today, Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky, announced a MXN 20 million investment to expand Airbnb.org's Medical Stays program across Mexico. Over the next three years, the program will provide free housing in Airbnb listings for families traveling to Mexico City to obtain lifesaving cancer care and other specialized treatments.
Through partnerships with civil-society organizations,the Medical Stays program pairs families who need medical support with Airbnb hosts, and pays for stays, easing the financial and emotional strain of traveling for medical care. The initiative is run by Airbnb.org, the independent nonprofit founded by Airbnb, to provide free, temporary housing in times of crisis.
"When a family travels far so their child can receive medical treatment, the last thing they should worry about is where they'll sleep," said Brian Chesky, Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. "Airbnb.org's superpower is using our platform and community of hosts to quickly connect people to housing when they need it most. This investment is a commitment to helping as many families across Mexico as possible." said Brian Chesky, Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb.
As part of this expansion, three new organizations- Fundacion IMSS, Ayudame a sonreir ante el cancer and Aqui nadie se rinde -are joining the program, strengthening a network of partners that already includes Fundacion Vuela, Casa de la Amistad, Fundacion Ronald McDonald Mexico, and Fundacion Lilo Mexico. These partners help identify families in greatest need and connect them to Airbnb.org, as part of the comprehensive support provided throughout their treatment. Since the inception of the Medical Stays Program at the end of 2025, Airbnb.org has provided more than 300 nights of free, temporary housing to families in need in Mexico.
"Families traveling to Mexico City for specialized medical care face a double burden: the demands of treatment and the cost of being far from home. Through the partnership between Fundacion Vuela and Airbnb.org, they gain not only an affordable place to stay near the hospital but also a caring support network that allows parents like Blanca Asuncion Aparicio Zarate, who now reaches her son Leonardo's appointments in just ten minutes instead of four hours, to focus on what matters most: their children's well-being." said Diego Parada, Co-founder and CEO of Vuela.
The event also featured Ana Lia de Fatima Garcia Gracia, General Director of Fundacion IMSS, who emphasized the importance of multi-sector collaboration and highlighted the need for programs like Medical Stays.
"Every day, Mexico City receives families from across the country seeking specialized medical care. Initiatives like Airbnb.org's Medical Stays program help provide a more comprehensive response, where medical care is complemented by dignified accommodation. This collaboration between Airbnb.org, and Fundacion IMSS is key to building a more supportive ecosystem," the General Director mentioned.
"Helping someone with a specific need, especially accommodation during such a difficult moment in their lives, is incredibly rewarding," said Erik Alvarez, an Airbnb host in Mexico City who has opened his home through the program. "I discovered that I truly want to help and support people during difficult times-and that's something that's changed the way I see myself."
According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Mexico City concentrates more than 40 percent of specialized healthcare institutions 1, forcing thousands of families from other states to travel for oncology treatments, transplants, or complex surgeries. For many of these families, the cost of accommodation and transportation can represent up to 60 percent 2 of their total expenses, even exceeding the cost of the treatment itself.
With this investment and the expansion of its partner network, Airbnb.org aims to consolidate the Medical Stays program as a collaborative model that helps reduce barriers to healthcare access and provides support to Mexican families during critical moments.
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Original text here: https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-org-expands-its-medical-stays-program-in-mexico-with-20m-mxn-pesos/
Bourns to Present Inductive Steering Sensor Technologies at ATC Shanghai 2026
RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Bourns to Present Inductive Steering Sensor Technologies at ATC Shanghai 2026
As electric power steering systems and steer-by-wire architectures place tighter demands on position and torque measurement, Bourns will exhibit its inductive sensing solutions for automotive steering applications at the 2026 ATC Shanghai International Automotive Chassis System Technology Exhibition, June 3-5, at the Shanghai New International Expo
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RIVERSIDE, California, May 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Bourns to Present Inductive Steering Sensor Technologies at ATC Shanghai 2026
As electric power steering systems and steer-by-wire architectures place tighter demands on position and torque measurement, Bourns will exhibit its inductive sensing solutions for automotive steering applications at the 2026 ATC Shanghai International Automotive Chassis System Technology Exhibition, June 3-5, at the Shanghai New International ExpoCentre. The company will exhibit at Booth #E56049.
Bourns' steering sensor portfolio includes torque angle sensors (TAS), steering angle sensors (SAS), and linear position sensors (LPS). These products target applications in electric power steering and chassis systems where ADAS integration requires precise, fault-tolerant position data across the operating temperature range. Bourns automotive grade components are manufactured in IATF 16949-certified facilities, and are compliant to applicable AEC-Q standards, and supported by PPAP Level 3 documentation.
The portfolio uses a platform-based hardware architecture, allowing OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to apply common mechanical and electrical interfaces across multiple vehicle programs.
Technical Forum Presentation
Felix Merkle, Product Line Manager for Bourns Steering Sensors, will present at the ATC Shanghai Technical Forum from 14:20 to 14:25 on June 3. His session will examine inductive sensing as an alternative to resolver-based and Hall-effect approaches in modern steering systems-covering measurement principle, interference immunity, functional safety considerations, and architectural fit for current EPS and emerging steer-by-wire designs.
"Steering systems in electrified and ADAS-equipped vehicles require position and torque measurement that remains accurate under high electromagnetic load and across a wide thermal range," said Merkle. "Inductive sensing addresses those constraints in ways that magnetic sensors handle less cleanly, and we'll walk through the tradeoffs at the forum."
Bourns engineers will be available at Booth #E56049 throughout the exhibition to review application requirements and discuss interface specifications with OEMs and Tier 1 engineers.
Event Details
* Event: ATC Shanghai 2026 International Automotive Chassis System Technology Exhibition
* Dates: June 3-5, 2026
* Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China
* Booth: #E56049
Media Contact
Josephine Chen
Bourns Asia Pacific, Inc.
TEL: (02) 2562-4117 ext. 138
Email: Josephine.chen@bourns.com
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Original text here: https://www.bourns.com/news/press-releases/pr/2026/05/27/bourns-to-present-inductive-steering-sensor-technologies-at-atc-shanghai-2026
BASF and Arva announce strategic collaboration to deliver a pathway for farmers and biofuel producers to benefit from the 45Z biofuel tax credit
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, May 26 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release:
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BASF and Arva announce strategic collaboration to deliver a pathway for farmers and biofuel producers to benefit from the 45Z biofuel tax credit
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, May 26, 2026 - BASF and Arva today announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. Together, the companies will connect biorefineries with verified low-carbon
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FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, May 26 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release:
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BASF and Arva announce strategic collaboration to deliver a pathway for farmers and biofuel producers to benefit from the 45Z biofuel tax credit
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, May 26, 2026 - BASF and Arva today announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the full value of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z) once the implementing regulations are finalized. Together, the companies will connect biorefineries with verified low-carbonintensity (CI) grain [1] through both farmer-direct and commercial channels, rewarding farmers for their practices and giving biorefineries the data and documentation they need.
Through this collaboration, biorefineries can gain a dependable pipeline of low-CI bushels with audit-ready and verified documentation to support future 45Z claims, while farmers can potentially be recognized and compensated for the outcomes of the practices they're already putting on the ground - all without disrupting existing procurement relationships or grain flows.
"Approximately half of U.S. ethanol production relies on commercially sourced grain," said Jeff Carver, Commercial Manager for xarvio (r) BIOENERGY at BASF Agricultural Solutions. "Our collaboration with Arva creates a scalable solution for U.S. ethanol that, when combined with xarvio FIELD MANAGER, will help meet the industry's need for low-CI grain as well as the farmer's need to be recognized for growing it."
This collaboration expands the capability of the Circalo: Low Carbon Intensity Crops program by BASF, allowing a biorefinery to help maximize its low-CI grain procurement through both farmer-direct and commercial channels. With xarvio FIELD MANAGER, agronomists can help their farmers maximize yield potential and lower carbon intensity while connecting their data to biorefineries using xarvio BIOENERGY for farmer-direct contracts. Commercial elevators that have their low-CI grain scored and verified through Arva's CropForce(tm) platform will now also be able to connect to xarvio BIOENERGY, enabling a biorefinery to identify and verify its commercial procurement of low-CI grain.
"Biofuel producers need both verified field-level data and operational simplicity," said Ryan Pearcy, Managing Director, Biofuels and Renewable Energy at Arva. "By integrating our growing network of commercial grain partners and our proven verification capability with BASF's BIOENERGY platform, we can help plants recognize more low-CI bushels so farmers can have a clear way to be rewarded for their regenerative agricultural practices."
In addition to optimizing low-CI feedstock for 45Z, the field-specific data reporting power of xarvio FIELD MANAGER and CropForce can help biorefineries meet current and potential future sustainability requirements for biofuels set by the California Air Resources Board.
The collaboration between BASF and Arva will offer the following:
* One seamless biorefinery experience: A single system view of low-CI feedstock for biofuel facilities with xarvio BIOENERGY -eliminating fragmented steps between farmer-direct and commercial grain procurement channels. xarvio BIOENERGY can be the comprehensive low-CI feedstock tracking tool for a biorefinery with any mix of farmer direct and commercial grain sources.
* Turnkey 45Z administration: A unified workflow that adapts to a biorefinery's operation and works directly with accounting and compliance partners on feedstock submissions.
* Verified and audit-ready feedstock CI scoring: Through integration with xarvio FIELD MANAGER, Arva's CropForce platform enables the generation, verification and traceable management of 45Z-aligned feedstock CI scores, supported by third-party certification partners for defensible compliance.
* Digital traceability from field to facility: End-to-end traceability that prevents double-counting and maintains credit integrity across both farmer-direct and commercially purchased grain.
To learn more, visit www.xarvio.com.
Always read and follow label directions. CropForce is a trademark of Arva. xarvio is a registered trademark of BASF. (c) 2026 BASF Agricultural Solutions LLC. All Rights Reserved.
About BASF's Agricultural Solutions division
Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide sufficient and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That's why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With EUR990 million in 2025, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, and our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and stakeholders along the value chain. In 2025, our business generated sales of EUR9.6 billion. For more information, please agriculture.basf.us or our social media channels.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 15,600 employees in North America and had sales of $18.1 billion in 2025. For more information about BASF's North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around EUR60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
About xarvio (r) Digital Farming Solutions - a brand by BASF Digital Farming GmbH
xarvio (r) Digital Farming Solutions is at the forefront of the digital transformation of agriculture, optimizing crop production. Its innovative products, xarvio (r) FIELD MANAGER, xarvio (r) FIELD MANAGER for Fruits & Veggies, xarvio (r) FIELD MANAGER for AgBusiness, xarvio (r) BIOENERGY and xarvio (r) HEALTHY FIELDS use an advanced crop modelling platform to provide independent, timely and field-specific agronomic advice. xarvio's proven technology consistently delivers measurable benefits for farmers, helping them to produce crops more efficiently, sustainably, and profitably. More than 130,000 farmers and consultants worldwide have signed-up for xarvio (r) FIELD MANAGER, setting-up a field area greater than 20 million hectares. For more information, visit www.xarvio.com or our social media channels
About Arva Intelligence (Arva)
Arva is a data-driven agriculture technology company helping farmers, ethanol producers, and global brands scale regenerative agriculture with confidence. Through its CropForce(tm) platform, Arva combines advanced AI, field-level data, and agronomic expertise to quantify and verify outcomes from regenerative farming practices - supporting yield optimization, risk reduction, and participation in environmental markets. Arva enables farmers to be compensated for measurable sustainability outcomes while helping corporate and biofuels partners advance Scope 3 decarbonization goals and 45Z compliance initiatives through traceable, supplier-specific insights and audit-ready data. Founded by farmers and grounded in science, Arva has helped partners regenerate more than 4.4 million acres across nine countries while supporting healthier soils, reduced emissions, and more resilient agricultural ecosystems. Learn more at www.arva.com.
[1] Under the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, "low-carbon intensity" grain is defined by its carbon intensity (CI) score -a metric that measures the greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy (gCO2e/MJ) associated with producing, handling, and delivering the crop to the biorefineries.
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Original text here: https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/news-releases/2026/05/P-US-26-24
American Express oferecera acesso exclusivo a pre-venda do US Open 2026
NEW YORK, May 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express oferecera acesso exclusivo a pre-venda do US Open 2026
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SAO PAULO -A American Express anunciou hoje o acesso exclusivo a pre-venda de ingressos para o US Open 2026 para Associados elegiveis dos Cartoes American Express(r) no Brasil. Um dos principais eventos do calendario global do tenis, o torneio sera realizado em Nova York, de 23 de agosto a 13 de setembro.
A pre-venda estara disponivel das 10h (horario de Brasilia) de 26 de maio ate 0h59 (horario de Brasilia)
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NEW YORK, May 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express oferecera acesso exclusivo a pre-venda do US Open 2026
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SAO PAULO -A American Express anunciou hoje o acesso exclusivo a pre-venda de ingressos para o US Open 2026 para Associados elegiveis dos Cartoes American Express(r) no Brasil. Um dos principais eventos do calendario global do tenis, o torneio sera realizado em Nova York, de 23 de agosto a 13 de setembro.
A pre-venda estara disponivel das 10h (horario de Brasilia) de 26 de maio ate 0h59 (horario de Brasilia)de 28 de maio. Durante esse periodo, os Associados elegiveis dos Cartoes American Express poderao comprar ingressos selecionados antes da abertura das vendas ao publico geral, sujeito a disponibilidade, aos limites de compra e aos demais termos e condicoes aplicaveis.
Os ingressos poderao ser adquiridos exclusivamente com um Cartao American Express, por meio da plataforma Ticketmaster dos Estados Unidos. A oferta estara disponivel em mercados selecionados, incluindo o Brasil.
Mais informacoes sobre a pre-venda e os termos e condicoes aplicaveis estarao disponiveis em US Open Tennis Championships Amex Presale Tickets.
SOBRE A AMERICAN EXPRESS
A American Express (NYSE: AXP) e uma marca global de pagamentos e lifestyle premium impulsionada por tecnologia. Nossos colegas ao redor do mundo apoiam nossos clientes com produtos, servicos e experiencias diferenciadas para consumidores, pequenas e medias empresas e grandes corporacoes.
Fundada em 1850 e sediada em Nova York, a American Express construiu sua marca com base na confianca, seguranca, servico e inovacao.
SOBRE A AMERICAN EXPRESS BRASIL ASSESSORIA EMPRESARIAL LTDA
A American Express Brasil Assessoria Empresarial Ltda. e a subsidiaria da American Express responsavel pelas operacoes dos Arranjos de Pagamento no Brasil.
INFORMACOES PARA A IMPRENSA
American Express(r)
Jorge Guevara
Vice-presidente de Comunicacao Corporativa, America Latina e Caribe
52 (55) 5326 2619
jorge.guevara@aexp.com
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All Charges Dismissed for Chicago "Broadview Six" Protestors, Including Taft Client Michael Rabbitt
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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All Charges Dismissed for Chicago "Broadview Six" Protestors, Including Taft Client Michael Rabbitt
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In an unexpected development, and days before the case was scheduled to proceed to trial, federal prosecutors dropped all remaining charges against six immigration-rights activists known as the "Broadview Six," who were initially charged with a felony conspiracy count and misdemeanor counts of forcibly impeding, interfering, and intimidating a federal agent. These charges stem from
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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All Charges Dismissed for Chicago "Broadview Six" Protestors, Including Taft Client Michael Rabbitt
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In an unexpected development, and days before the case was scheduled to proceed to trial, federal prosecutors dropped all remaining charges against six immigration-rights activists known as the "Broadview Six," who were initially charged with a felony conspiracy count and misdemeanor counts of forcibly impeding, interfering, and intimidating a federal agent. These charges stem froma protest outside the ICE detention facility in Broadview, Illinois. Taft represented 45 th Ward Committeeman Michael Rabbitt, one of the defendants whose case was dismissed with prejudice.
In a hearing before U.S. District Judge April Perry, the U.S. Attorney's Office moved to dismiss charges after grand jury transcripts revealed what the Court characterized as prosecutorial misconduct in obtaining the indictment. The prosecutor allegedly engaged in prosecutorial misconduct when she personally vouched for the charges, interacted improperly with at least one grand juror, and dismissed grand jurors who opposed the government's case, prompting sharp criticism from the Court. After discovering the misconduct, federal prosecutors redacted portions of the grand jury transcripts (thereby concealing the misconduct), which had been ordered to be produced to the court in camera. Defense counsel continued to fight for release of the grand jury transcripts. After reviewing the transcripts in their entirety, Judge Perry scheduled a hearing for government counsel to address the redactions made by government attorneys. After a sealed hearing on the matter, the U.S. Attorney's Office dismissed the remaining charges against the defendants. The outcome is both a vindication for the Broadview Six and a reminder of the courts' critical oversight role in safeguarding the integrity of our criminal justice system and matters occurring before the grand jury.
Rabbitt was represented by Compliance, Investigations, and White Collar Defense partner Nancy DePodesta and senior associate Carly Chocron, both out of Taft's Chicago office.
DePodesta is a former federal prosecutor and highly regarded white-collar defense attorney and trial lawyer. She regularly defends clients in investigations conducted by the Department of Justice and other federal law enforcement and governmental agencies.
Chocron represents individuals and corporations in complex white collar criminal matters, internal investigations, and enforcement actions involving the DOJ, FBI, SEC, IRS, EPA, OFAC, HHS, and other federal and state agencies. Her practice spans a broad range of white-collar issues.
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Aetna reduces claims processing time by more than 20% with AI to improve care experience
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, May 26 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release:
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Aetna reduces claims processing time by more than 20% with AI to improve care experience
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HARTFORD, CT, May 26, 2026 - Aetna(r), a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ), today announced the launch of the second generation Aetna Claims Assist Manager (CAM), an AI-powered agentic claims advisor platform designed to streamline claims processing and improve payment accuracy.
Insurance claims processing remains a major cost driver across the U.S. healthcare system, where administrative
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WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, May 26 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release:
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Aetna reduces claims processing time by more than 20% with AI to improve care experience
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HARTFORD, CT, May 26, 2026 - Aetna(r), a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ), today announced the launch of the second generation Aetna Claims Assist Manager (CAM), an AI-powered agentic claims advisor platform designed to streamline claims processing and improve payment accuracy.
Insurance claims processing remains a major cost driver across the U.S. healthcare system, where administrativeactivities account for roughly a quarter of total spending. According to the 2023 CAQH Index, providers and health insurers spend an estimated $80 billion each year managing administrative transactions. The 2025 CAQH Index also estimates the healthcare industry could save more than $20 billion each year through further automation of administrative processes, including claims-related workflows.
CAM, with adjuster AI agents, reduces processing time by over 20% for complex claims that require manual review, helping providers get paid faster and more consistently. Bringing together eligibility, coverage, member and provider data, AI agents automate resolutions and recommend next-best actions.
"Claims Assist Manager shows how we are using AI to modernize the fundamentals of healthcare operations," said Katerina Guerraz, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Aetna. "By reducing manual steps and accelerating decision making, we are delivering faster, more reliable outcomes for providers and members."
The platform responds directly to provider feedback. In Aetna's recent provider survey, reducing administrative burden and simplifying insurance processes ranked among the highest priorities.
Claims Assist Manager is part of CVS Health's $20 billion multi-year investment in digital innovation aimed at simplifying the U.S. health system and creating a more seamless experience for consumers. Beyond claims processing, CAM demonstrates how automation, predictive analytics, and intelligent workflows can modernize complex administrative operations-at scale-while improving the provider and member experience.
About Aetna
Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 37 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers' compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna's customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care professionals, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit Aetna.com ( e.g., clinical diagnoses, eligibility criteria, participation in a disease state management program).
About CVS Health
CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 88 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company's integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.
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