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Johnson & Johnson Publishes New Future of Digital Surgery Report to Help Define the Emerging Field of Surgical Intelligence: 8/18/2026 3:46:59 PM; Johnson & Johnson today announced the publication of its latest Future of Digital Surgery report, Surgery’s Next Inflection Point: The Rise of Surgical Intelligence, making the case that healthcare is entering a new era where connected data, artificial intelligence and intelligent systems will fundamentally reshape surgery.
National Wellness Month Highlights the Importance of Healthy Indoor Environments in Puerto Rico: 8/18/2026 3:44:45 PM; Every August, National Wellness Month highlights the importance of self-care, healthy routines, and everyday choices that support overall well-being.
BGK and EIF invest €30 million in new Inovo fund under Future Tech Poland programme: 8/18/2026 3:43:08 PM; • Fourth investment signed under the Future Tech Poland initiative managed by the EIF and backed by BGK • €30 million commitment to new Inovo fund supporting early-stage technology companies • PLN 580 million already allocated under Future Tech Poland • Investment to strengthen Poland’s venture capital ecosystem and support innovative high-growth businesses …
When AI art has no author: Study finds generated images often can’t be traced to training data: 8/18/2026 3:37:48 PM; When an artificial intelligence image generator produces a portrait, whose work went into it? The question sits at the center of lawsuits, licensing deals, and proposed regulations worldwide.
Mitsui Chemicals Completes Acquisition of U.S.-based Ultradent: 8/18/2026 3:07:17 PM; Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: ICHIMURA Satoshi) previously announced in a June 12, 2026 disclosure titled “Notice Regarding the Planned Execution of Agreements to Acquire Ultradent Products, Inc.” that it would acquire Ultradent Products, Inc.
Tracking nature: how scientists measure biodiversity trends: 8/18/2026 3:02:41 PM; With millions of species on the planet, and countless populations, it would be an impossible task to measure everything, everywhere, all the time. So, scientists rely on global biodiversity indicators to help them understand how biodiversity – the variety of life on Earth – changes over time.
FedEx and Mirror Foundation Sign MOU to Create Livelihood Opportunities for Vulnerable Communities in Thailand: 8/18/2026 2:52:01 PM; Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mirror Foundation to advance community and environmental initiatives that create livelihood opportunities for elderly and unhoused individuals across Thailand.
On prior auth, CMS responds to AMA concerns: 8/18/2026 2:45:19 PM; The American Medical Association (AMA) welcomed updated guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that strengthens enforcement of federal prior authorization transparency requirements, addressing concerns the AMA raised about how health plans were making required information available to patients and physicians.
Update on eVOLVE-Lung02 Phase III trial of volrustomig plus chemotherapy in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer: 8/18/2026 2:35:35 PM; AstraZeneca is discontinuing the eVOLVE-Lung02 Phase III trial evaluating volrustomig in combination with chemotherapy as a 1st-line therapy compared to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) whose tumours express PD-L1 less than 50%.
AS Watson Expands Partnership with NCR Voyix Through Global Voyix Commerce Platform Agreement: 8/18/2026 2:32:54 PM; NCR Voyix (NYSE: VYX), a platform-powered leader in unified commerce for shopping and dining, announced a new multi-year enterprise agreement with AS Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, to expand their technology partnership.
Aramco and Maaden sign shareholders’ agreement to form joint venture to unlock new frontier for mineral exploration and hard-rock mining in Saudi Arabia: 8/18/2026 2:26:50 PM; • Joint venture would combine Aramco’s subsurface knowledge, advanced AI tools, and powerful computational capabilities with Maaden’s mining and mineral exploration expertise • Exploration activities to mainly focus on copper, alongside other energy transition minerals, in a zone equivalent to nearly 10% of Saudi Arabia’s total land area • Joint venture aims to …
Unisys to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences (August/September 2026): 8/18/2026 2:12:34 PM; Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has announced that members of its management team will host one-on-one and small group meetings at the following upcoming investor conferences: • Midwest IDEAS Conference, Aug.
Statement from Bart Demosky, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bombardier, on Moody’s Ratings Upgrade to Ba2 from Ba3, While Maintaining a Positive Outlook: 8/18/2026 2:08:47 PM; Moody’s upgrade of Bombardier’s credit rating from Ba3 to Ba2, while maintaining a positive outlook, is a clear recognition of the progress we have made in strengthening our business and financial profile.
Kuehne+Nagel invests in new Container Freight Station in Cambodia: 8/18/2026 1:46:06 PM; • New 20,000 sqm facility will more than triple Kuehne+Nagel’s Container Freight Station capacity in Cambodia • Strategic location strengthens cross-border connectivity between Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam • Expanded facility supports customers in the consumer goods industry Kuehne+Nagel has invested in a new Container Freight Station (CFS) in Phnom Penh, …
Research Points to New Therapies to Lessen the Severity of Delusions for Patients with Schizophrenia: 8/18/2026 1:19:21 PM; New research has found that improvements to the severity of delusions in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorder recovering from an acute psychotic episode were significantly associated with reductions in volatility priors—someone’s expectations about the unpredictability of their environment.
Eni and SONATRACH expand cooperation to reduce emissions in Algeria: 8/18/2026 1:17:11 PM; Eni and SONATRACH signed a new Memorandum of Intent aimed at expanding cooperation between the two companies in the promotion of concrete initiatives for the decarbonisation of the Oil & Gas sector and the reduction of emissions in Algeria, while adopting international best practices.
Diageo announces the appointment of R. Alexandra Keith to its Board of Directors: 8/18/2026 1:16:01 PM; Diageo announces the appointment of R. Alexandra (“Alex”) Keith as a Non-Executive Director, effective 5 November 2026 subject to shareholder approval.
Enel informs about the purchase of treasury shares between August 10ᵗʰ and 11ᵗʰ, 2026 serving its Long-Term Incentive Plan 2026 and about the conclusion of the share buyback program: 8/18/2026 1:14:36 PM; Enel S.p.A. (“Enel” or the “Company”) announces that between August 10 th and 11 th, 2026 it purchased 1,171,000 treasury shares at a volume-weighted average price of 9.9000 euros per share on the Euronext Milan, market organized and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., for a total consideration of 11,592,944.057 euros.
Key Takeaways from Disney’s Streaming Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event: 8/18/2026 12:59:25 PM; At this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney brought together leaders from across Disney+ and ESPN to showcase how they are evolving the user experience and content strategy to meet fans wherever and however they watch.
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93: 8/18/2026 12:55:08 PM; William F. Rasmussen, the sports fan-turned broadcaster and entrepreneur whose out-of-the-box idea of a 24-hour cable sports network, ESPN, changed forever the landscape of sports media, passed away, August 18, 2026, at the age of 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s Disease.