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Meta unveils Muse Charm, a handheld AI device slated for holiday 2026 release
The device, resembling a Tamagotchi, features a 2‑inch OLED screen, 5G connectivity and a fingerprint sensor, and is designed to work with Meta’s Muse AI assistant. Meta plans to sell the Muse Charm before the end of 2026, targeting the Christmas shopping season.
Germany funds quantum computing with €640 million program
The German government earmarks €640 million for quantum‑computer research as startups test superconducting, ion‑trap, neutral‑atom and topological qubits.
Comstock Engages Newmark for Nevada Land Development
Comstock Inc. has selected Newmark to advise on a $2.2M+ acre Nevada land portfolio for energy and manufacturing projects.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to Resign, Citing Crypto Advocacy Record
Known as "Crypto Mom," Hester Peirce steps down from the SEC Oct. 2 after nearly eight years. She will join Regent University as an associate professor.
MIAX Subsidiary Dorman Trading Gains OCC Clearing Membership
Miami International Holdings' Dorman Trading receives Options Clearing Corp clearance after a $40 million capital increase, boosting its position in Bloomberg equity index futures.
Amesite Launches $1,099/month Enterprise Pricing for NurseMagic Platform
Detroit-based Amesite Inc. announced a new pricing tier for its NurseMagic documentation platform, targeting post-acute care organizations with up to 1,000 patients per month at $1,099 annually.
Merck’s remigromig meets non‑inferiority vs ranibizumab in diabetic macular edema trial
In the BRUNELLO Phase 2b/3 trial, both 0.5 mg and 0.8 mg doses of remigromig achieved the non‑inferiority endpoint versus ranibizumab for change in best‑corrected visual acuity at 52 weeks. The drug was generally well tolerated but showed higher rates of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, vitreous hemorrhage and treatment discontinuations compared with ranibizumab.
Descartes launches AI agent to cut global trade data analysis time up to 90%
The Descartes Datamyne AI Agent lets users query 500 million+ shipment records across 230 markets via natural language, reducing research time by as much as 90%.
VIAVI Aerospace Unit Earns CMMC Level 2 Certification for Defense Products
The Chandler-based aerospace division of VIAVI Solutions announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, covering its radio test, avionics, synthetic/modular and PNT lines, with plans to extend the credential to its Inertial Labs portfolio.
Viking Therapeutics Prices $500 Million Combined Stock and Debt Offering
The San Diego biotech sold 7.86 million shares at $35 each and issued $225 million of 2.0% convertible notes due 2032, aiming to raise about $500 million for clinical programs and corporate needs.
Swiss Senate votes 32‑5 to bar On from using Swiss cross on Asian‑made shoes
The upper house of Switzerland's parliament voted to reverse a rule allowing On's Asia‑produced footwear to display the Swiss cross, citing concerns over brand exclusivity and potential offshoring.
Acadia's remlifanserin misses primary Alzheimer's psychosis endpoint in Phase 2
The 60 mg dose of remlifanserin narrowly missed its primary SAPS H+D endpoint at p=0.0603 but achieved nominal significance on the CGI-S-ADP secondary measure.
Bank of America Plans 1,000 New Apprenticeships, $150M Workforce Investment
The Charlotte-based bank said it will add 1,000 apprentices over two years and commit $150 million over five years to U.S. workforce development programs.
TikTok to Pay at Least $100 Million to Settle Alabama Teen Harm Lawsuit
The social-media platform will pay up to $300 million under a deal with Alabama, which alleges it designed the app to addict children and misled consumers about its safety.
How to Renovate a Home Properly: Start With the Invisible Work
Swiss architect Barbara Buser says homeowners should tackle structural, thermal and technical upgrades before aesthetics — and reuse rather than demolish wherever possible.
Solmate Names Former Sapiens Executive Yaffa Cohen-Ifrah as CMO and IR Head
Solmate Infrastructure PLC tapped Yaffa Cohen-Ifrah to lead global marketing and investor relations from New York, citing her experience steering capital markets communications at Nasdaq-listed firms.
Tenet Fintech Expands China Distribution via Brand Ops Partnership
Tenet Fintech Group Inc. and Brand Ops form a five-year deal to leverage Brand Ops’ 60,000+ retail network in China for cross-border fintech and e-commerce partnerships.
Toyota Motor Credit lists €750m, 4.2% notes on London Stock Exchange
Toyota Motor Credit Corporation issued €750 million of 4.2% notes maturing in March 2033, listed on the London Stock Exchange on Sept 24, 2026 under its €60bn EMTN programme.
Commerzbank CEO Reaffirms Strategy Amid Regulatory Phase
Commerzbank’s Bettina Orlopp outlines long-term targets and restructuring plans at Bank of America’s CEO conference, while addressing regulatory hurdles and shareholder returns.
MDpanel Appoints Manish Nariwal as COO and Jim Andrews as Chief Client Officer
MDpanel announced the appointment of Manish Nariwal as COO and Jim Andrews as chief client officer to oversee operations and client relations, with both reporting to CEO Jason Erdell.
Tvardi reports preclinical STAT3 inhibitor data for colitis
Tvardi Therapeutics published data showing its STAT3 inhibitors prevented colon tumors in a colitis-associated cancer mouse model, bolstering the pipeline ahead of planned GI clinical trials.
Rockwell Automation Announces Leadership Changes Effective October 1, 2026
The company said Tessa Myers will become senior vice president and chief revenue officer, succeeding Scott Genereux who plans to retire at year‑end 2026. Matt Fordenwalt moves to lead Intelligent Devices and Jordan Reynolds takes over Lifecycle Services.
EU Delays Vote on Tesla's Supervised Self-Driving System, Next Chance in December
The European Union’s Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles postponed a decision on Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) system from an October 6 vote to its December meeting, leaving approval pending amid mixed national clearance and safety‑data scrutiny.
1875 Finance appoints Peter Raskin as Director for Zurich Private Banking
Independent wealth manager 1875 Finance announces the appointment of Peter Raskin, former CEO of Berenberg Schweiz and Bergos, to expand its private banking business in Zurich.
