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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smartkem, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMTK) ("Smartkem" or the "Company") today welcomed the appointment of Allen Palmiere as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Ferrox Critical Materials ("Ferrox"), the company’s proposed merger partner, following the signing of a definitive merger agreement between the two companies. The proposed transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including, without limitation, the approval of the shareholders of Ferrox and Smartkem. Mr. Palmiere joins Ferrox’s leadership team with extensive public-company executive experience, most recently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of G

JERSEY CITY, N.J., , Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced that bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIAF, BIAFW)), a biotechnology company focused on noninvasive diagnostics and early cancer detection, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor to sell 8,462,027 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), together with two warrants to purchase up to an aggregate 16,924,054 shares of common stock, in a private placement offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The combined effective offering price f

Fans nationwide can taste limited-edition OREO Banana Pudding Cookies, OREO Deep Fried Cookies or OREO Chicken & Waffles Cookies starting on Aug. 24, voting to secure their favorite's official 2027 comeback.The sweet details:Starting on Aug. 24, fans across the U.S. can grab the highly anticipated OREO Banana Pudding, OREO Deep Fried and OREO Chicken & Waffles Cookies at retailers nationwide (with presale and TikTok Shop availability starting on Aug. 17 at OREO.com/UnwrapTheCollab and on SnackWorks' TikTok Shop storefront).The OREO brand is handing the keys to the cookie aisle to the public. Consumers can taste the three new releases and cast their official vote at OREO.com/twist-lick-vote t

ZURICH, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) today declared a quarterly dividend equal to $1.02 per share, payable on October 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2026. The dividend will be payable out of legal reserves and will be made in United States dollars by the company's transfer agent, as described in the Chubb Limited 2026 proxy statement. This will be the second installment as approved by the company's shareholders on May 21, 2026. About ChubbChubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb pro

Industry leaders gather to explore the technologies, ideas and connections shaping the future of industrial operationsMILWAUKEE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces that registration is now open for Automation Fair 2026, taking place November 16-19 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. Centered on the theme Future in Focus, Automation Fair 2026 will bring together more than 14,000 manufacturing, technology and industrial operations professionals from around the world fo

Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation, announced the 15 recipients of its 2026 Registered Investment Advisor Talent Advantage (RIATA) Student Scholarship. In its sixth year, the program continues its commitment to expanding access to the advisory profession by easing financial barriers and providing aspiring advisors with meaningful opportunities for growth. Each recipient will receive a $15,000 scholarship to support enrollment during the 2026-2027 academic year, along with a one-on-one mentorship match with an independent RIA leader. Together, these benefits will provide increased momentum toward a career in advice, backed by personalized guidance, caree

Lithic's processing platform and Monavate's regulated issuing and settlement give fintech and digital asset companies one path to launch and scale card programs Lithic, the card issuer processing platform powering next-generation financial experiences, today announced a partnership with Monavate, the regulated payments platform and program manager owned by Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE:AMERICAN) ("Exodus"), to give companies a single route to building and scaling card programs using fiat and digital currencies. Building a card program today usually means stitching together several vendors: a regulated issuer for the licenses and BIN, a processor for authorization and the full card lifecyc

WESTBURY, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE-PKE) announced the election of Constantine ("Gus") Petropoulos as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Prior to this election, Gus served as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Capital Markets Officer of the Company since January of 2026, and prior thereto, Gus served as Senior Vice President-Administration and General Counsel of the Company from February of 2025 to January of 2026. Mr. Petropoulos will continue to report to Brian E. Shore, Park’s Chairman and CEO. Prior to rejoining Park in February of 2025, Gus served as a Partner at Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, a prominent New Yor

Luxury Cruise Line Showcases Immersive Journeys that Combine Deeper Discovery, Exceptional Value and Effortless Travel Across Oceans and ContinentsMIAMI, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As luxury travelers increasingly seek more meaningful ways to see the world, Oceania Cruises® is shining a spotlight on its portfolio of longer voyages, offering guests the opportunity to explore the globe's most captivating destinations with greater depth, comfort and ease. From Grand Voyages to epic 180-day Around the World journeys, Oceania Cruises, the world's leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, offers travelers the o

Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Special Project Delivery, expanding Mobix into rare earth elements, critical minerals, energy and strategic U.S. infrastructure — key resources underpinning America’s defense and advanced-technology supply chains. Mobix is building a broader national security company spanning defense technology, American-built drones, critical resources and infrastructure — positioning the company across multiple high-priority markets central to America’s security and industrial future. Mobix will be holding an investor call today at 4:15 p.m. ET. Investors may join the live webcast by clicking here. Forward-Looking Statement

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today issued a CEO Letter to Shareholders, outlining the Company's recent achievements and strategic priorities for the year. Dear Fellow Shareholders, The first half of 2026 marked an inflection point for SEALSQ. Revenue more than doubled, our balance sheet is strong, and, most importantly, our strategy of building a vertically integrated, sovereign post-quantum and quantum technology company, began converting into commercial contracts. The weeks since ou

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ:NRSN) ("NeuroSense"), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company focused on developing disease-modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, today releases a letter from the CEO, Alon Ben-Noon, to investors.   Dear Fellow Shareholders,I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on NeuroSense's  preparations for the Phase 3 PARAGON study, our efforts to secure the resources needed to advance it, the regulatory opportunities we are pursuing in Canada and other territories, the strategic discussions under way, and our work on Nasdaq compliance.Our main focus is PARAGON, our pivotal Phase 3 study of

More than $4.9 million in scholarships granted since 2019CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group Foundation announced today it has awarded $360,000 in scholarships to 15 low-income, first-generation Illinois college students who are majoring in finance, technology and related fields. To honor this year's recipients, CME Group executives will host a Day of Recognition and Market Education. At the event, students will learn more about internship and career opportunities available at CME Group and in the financial services industry. Since its launch in 2019, the program has awarded more than $4.9 million in scholarships to 138 students at 13 partner colleges and universities in the Uni

Nearly 4,500 personnel, crews and contractors continue restoration efforts following the 20th major weather event this year ComEd has restored power to more than 80 percent of customers impacted by the severe storms that moved through northern Illinois on August 11 and August 12, bringing destructive winds approaching 100 mph, heavy rainfall, frequent lightning and multiple confirmed tornadoes across portions of the company’s service territory. The storms caused widespread damage, downing trees, damaging homes and businesses, breaking utility poles, and disrupting service to nearly 410,000 customers. Wednesday morning’s storms added more than 35,000 outages and temporarily delayed resto

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Managed Health Services (MHS), a managed care entity that has been proudly serving the state of Indiana for 30 years and a Centene (NYSE:CNC) company, is proud to announce the recipients of the MHS Serves Workforce Support Program, a new statewide funding opportunity in partnership with Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) and Black Onyx Management, designed to strengthen workforce development programs that help Medicaid members prepare for employment, increase their income and build long-term economic stability. The program will provide funding to nonprofit community-based organi

XCharge North America ("XCharge NA"), the North American subsidiary of XCHG Limited (NASDAQ:XCH) and provider of high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions designed to strengthen the North American electrical grid, today announced its role as the charging infrastructure provider behind a historic public safety initiative at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). Partnering with Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR), XCharge NA has deployed its ultra-fast C7 charging unit to power the airport's Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 Electric, the world's first fully electric Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. XCharge NA's C7AM unit delivers 400 kW of output through advanced liquid-cooled cables, e

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced today it has earned two significant military community recognitions, reinforcing its standing as an industry leader in recruiting, supporting and retaining military veterans and their families. For the fourth consecutive year, Werner has earned the Military Friendly® Top Ten Company award designation in the $1 billion to $5 billion revenue category. This distinction also marks the fourth consecutive year Werner has been ranked the #3 Military Friendly® Company within that revenue category. In addition to its Military Friendly® achievements, Werner was named a Top Veteran Employer and Top M

Ramat Gan, Israel, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odysight.ai Inc. (NASDAQ/TASE: ODYS), a leader in AI-powered visual sensing and predictive maintenance (PdM) solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, today announces its financial results for the first half of 2026, and provides a business update. Key Highlights ●Following the recently announced agreements, Backlog1 of $16.45 million as of the date of this release, up from $14.1 million as of June 30, 2026.  ●Cash balance2 of approximately $17.6 million as of June 30, 2026, no debt.  ●Received first purchase order from Boeing to showcase its AI-powered PdM solution at two Boeing sites (August 2026). The purchase ord

Q2 2026: Record Revenue of $8.1 million, Non-GAAP Net Income of $2.9 million, Non-GAAP EPS of $0.52 H1 2026: Revenue of $15.7 million; Record EBITDA of $7.3 million TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom Ltd. ("SuperCom" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SPCB), a global provider of secure solutions for the e-Government, IoT and Cybersecurity sectors, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights (Compared to the Second Quarter of 2025):  Revenue of $8.1 million, an increase of 13.3% compared to $7.1 million, an over 8-year record.Gross Profit of $4.9 million

Accomplished legal executive and global litigator brings proven track record of enterprise risk management and strategic leadership to support Kimberly-Clark's next chapter of growthDALLAS, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ:KMB) today announced the appointment of Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective September 1, 2026. She will report to Jeff Melucci, Chief Strategy, Business Development and Administrative Officer, and will become a member of Kimberly-Clark's Executive Leadership Team. Blades has also been named to the leadership team that will take effect upon comp