RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$MO #Altria–Altria Group, Inc. (Altria) (NYSE:MO) — George Muñoz, a director of Altria since 2004, notified Altria of his decision to retire from service on our Board of Directors (Board) following the completion of his current term. Consequently, Mr. Muñoz will not stand for re-election to our Board at our 2026 Annual Meeting […]

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Arthur D. Little (ADL)’s Blue Shift Institute today published Built to Last – Rethinking the Aging of Critical Infrastructure, an extensive new report that examines how to future-proof the essential infrastructure that underpins today’s societies. Recent disruption caused by equipment failures such as electricity blackouts in Spain and Portugal and the shutdown of Heathrow […]

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CRO–The Institute of Clinical Research (The ICR) is delighted to announce the launch of its Company Membership Scheme, an initiative designed to strengthen professional development and collaboration across the clinical research sector by increasing access to the clinical research community to a wider membership. Several organisations have already joined as Company Members, demonstrating strong […]

New report highlights the growing importance of multi-acquirer strategies, alternative payment methods (APMs), and AI in global retail expansion. OMAHA, Neb. & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With payments emerging as a battleground for driving revenue growth, global retailers are accelerating their multi-acquirer strategies to stay ahead, according to a new survey conducted by ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW) and […]

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Empire State Building (ESB) hosted the 47th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up, presented by NYU Langone Health and powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). In several designated heats, more than 200 runners from across the world raced up the building’s 1,576 stairs to reach the finish line on the iconic 86th […]

Introducing a New International Review Method from Japan TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyper-Productive Inc. (CEO: Ayako Horiuchi) today announced the grand opening of “Japan Cellar,” a new review and information platform dedicated to sake, shochu, and Japanese wine, introducing an international evaluation framework for Japanese beverages. ———————————————————— Background ———————————————————— Exports of Japanese alcoholic beverages have grown rapidly. The […]

Mumbai stands out as a strategic launchpad for innovation and expansion, enhancing potential for growth MUMBAI, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences — announced plans to build a new scent creative center in Mumbai, India. The site, strategically located in the city’s Powai neighborhood, is […]

BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jetpack Joyride Racing, a new real-time multiplayer kart racer developed and published by Halfbrick Studios, creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, launches globally on November 13, 2025 for iOS and Android. The release coincides with a major update to the Halfbrick+ Hub app, introducing Halfbrick+ Cards and the first Halfbrick+ Season Pass, […]

RICHARDSON, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Just weeks after launching his bid for Texas Congressional District 32, Republican Ryan Binkley announced that his campaign reached over $1 million in his effort’s first fundraising quarter. “I gave our team an ambitious goal and we knocked it out of the park,” Binkley said. “Despite officially launching our campaign on September 14th, […]

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (“Phoenix Education” or the “Company”), the parent company of The University of Phoenix, Inc., announced today the pricing of its initial public offering (“IPO”) of 4,250,000 shares of its common stock, at a public offering price of $32.00 per share. The shares are being offered by certain of the Company’s […]