Led by Dr. Trevor Given, the North Reserve Street office offers early, evening and Saturday appointments, walk-ins and booking through the Aspen Dental app

MISSOULA, Mont., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Aspen Dental® opened a new supported practice at 3045 N. Reserve St. in Missoula, adding a full-service dental office for preventative, restorative and emergency care. The practice is independently owned and operated by Trevor Given, DMD, a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry who also owns and operates the Aspen Dental practice in Helena. Ryan Sylvester, DDS, a graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry, serves as the practice's managing clinical director. The Missoula office provides exams and cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, crowns, bridges, and Motto™ Clear Aligners.

"Missoula is a place where people plan their weekends around the rivers and mountains, and nobody wants a toothache to cancel those plans," said Dr. Given. "I've learned that Montanans value a dentist who respects their time and gives straight answers, and I'm looking forward to bringing that to patients here."

The office is on North Reserve Street, part of U.S. Highway 93, which the City of Missoula's Reserve Street Safety Action Plan describes as a shopping and business district for dozens of retailers and a route for daily commutes. The location makes the office easy to reach for patients who want to fit a visit into their regular routines.

Having a dentist close by matters most when a problem can't wait. Montana recorded 4,264 nontraumatic dental visits to emergency rooms in 2022, according to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services' 2024 Oral Health Workforce Assessment, which notes that hospitals often provide only palliative care for these problems and cannot address the underlying cause. The assessment also puts the state at 56.5 dentists per 100,000 residents in 2023, below the national figure of 60.4.

"An ER visit can ease the pain for a night, but it usually can't repair the tooth that's causing it," said Dr. Arwinder Judge, chief clinical officer at Aspen Dental. "When a patient in pain can see a dentist in Missoula, the problem gets diagnosed and treated, and any follow-up gets planned, all in one office."

"Dr. Given is opening his second Montana practice, and that is something to celebrate," said Lori D'Anna, president, field operations at Aspen Dental. "We're proud to stand behind him to provide operational and business support while he expands access to care in Missoula, so more patients can be seen closer to home."

Patients can start the process before they walk in. The free to download Aspen Dental app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, lets patients request emergency appointments for tooth pain, a cracked tooth or a broken denture. It also lets them complete pre-visit steps, view their treatment plan and track their progress. The office also takes bookings online and by phone, welcomes walk-ins, works with many major dental insurance carriers and offers third-party financing. Patients receive a detailed cost estimate before treatment begins.

Office Hours and Scheduling

The Missoula office is now accepting new patients at 3045 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808. Office hours are:

- Monday – Wednesday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

- Friday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

- Select Saturdays: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, patients can visit aspendental.com, book through the Aspen Dental mobile app or call (406) 215-1079. Walk-ins are welcome.

About Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental, part of The Aspen Group (TAG), is committed to breaking down barriers to oral healthcare and helping patients put themselves first, starting with a healthy mouth. With nearly 1,100 Aspen Dental-branded offices across the United States, Aspen Dental practices offer comprehensive care and are supported by dedicated teams focused on making dental care more accessible and affordable. Through initiatives such as the Healthy Mouth Movement and Day of Service, Aspen Dental and its network continue to expand access to care for those who need it most. Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Aspen Dental Management, Inc. provides business support services to these practices. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow Aspen Dental on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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AT&T guarantees to speak to an expert in 5 min, schedule a call back—or will make it right

Key Takeaways:

- Whether customers are buying a new device, seeking technical support, paying a bill, or starting service, they'll connect with a friendly expert within five minutes—or be offered a callback.1

- Customers who pair AT&T Fiber or AT&T Internet Air and wireless service can work with one technical expert, eliminating unnecessary transfers and repeated explanations.2

- If AT&T doesn't meet these commitments, eligible customers will receive a benefit.

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What's New: AT&T is expanding America's Best Guarantee to deliver a faster, simpler experience. Now, customers who call AT&T can expect an answer in 5 minutes or less and if not, they will be offered a callback at a time they choose. Customers who pair AT&T Fiber or AT&T Internet Air and wireless will have one dedicated technical expert to assist from start to finish. If we fall short of these promises, the Guarantee proactively makes it right with a benefit.

Why it Matters: As Americans push back on the "annoyance economy" of endless hold times, transfers and repetitive processes, AT&T is simplifying support and giving customers time back in their day. A recent AT&T survey conducted by Harris Poll reported that 60% of Americans say getting transferred from one agent to the next is a top pet peeve. More than 3 in 4 Americans say 15 minutes is the most they're willing to wait for customer support. Now, AT&T guarantees a live expert answers within 5 minutes or a callback is scheduled. If we miss the mark, we make it right. Customers value their time—AT&T's latest commitments reduce two of the biggest customer frustrations: long waits and repeated transfers.

Trust by Design: AT&T proactively shares the recap of conversations between their friendly experts and customers. Authenticated customers who opt in can receive an AI-generated recap of their customer care conversation by text—giving them a convenient copy of what was discussed. This allows customers to know what was discussed and what comes next, saving them time and helping prevent the frustration of repeating their story or saving screenshots just in case.

Connecting people all ways and always: At home, at work, and on the go, customers expect to always be connected when it matters most. With America's largest wireless and fiber networks,3 AT&T brings together two of the strongest connectivity assets in the industry—and we're the first and only provider with a guarantee that includes both fiber and wireless networks, with a care experience to match. In the rare event of an outage, we proactively make it right with a bill credit for a full day of service.4 No action required from the customer. We're committed to delivering the simple, smart, and expert experience our customers deserve.

Quotable: "Customers want support that is simple, fast, and transparent," said Jenifer Robertson, executive vice president and general manager, AT&T Consumer. "This is about more than speed—it's about removing friction and earning trust in every interaction. We're setting a clear standard for the experience customers should expect and holding ourselves accountable when we miss it."

The AT&T Guarantee is a promise to always do our best by customers, and to make it right when we don't.

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What is the AT&T Guarantee?

We value our customers, and we believe that connecting changes everything. We're committed to providing dependable connectivity with the deals you want, and the service you deserve, guaranteed, or we'll make it right.

With the AT&T Guarantee, customers can expect:

- Connectivity you depend on. In the rare event of a network outage, we'll automatically credit your bill. And, when you have AT&T Fiber with Wireless we provide Internet Backup for no extra cost. Guaranteed.5

- Deals you want. Our best deals on smartphones don't require the most expensive plan.6 And no hidden fees or equipment charges with AT&T Fiber. Guaranteed.

- Prompt, friendly service you deserve. Speak to a friendly expert within five minutes or schedule a callback at a time that you choose.1 Plus, same or next day fiber technician availability. Guaranteed.

What is AT&T Fiber?

Fiber optic internet uses thin glass cables and light to send data, allowing for hyper fast speeds.

There are several key benefits to choosing fiber internet:

- Fast speeds: Fiber internet can reach speeds that make it ideal for streaming HD videos, online gaming, and using many devices at once.

- Equal upload and download speeds: As customers game, stream, share, and rely more on AI-enabled applications, symmetrical speeds are becoming increasingly important to the connectivity experience. With the nation's largest fiber network, AT&T Fiber delivers the equally fast upload and download speeds customers need at home for a more seamless experience.

- Reliable connectivity: Fiber internet offers consistent speeds even during busy times when many people are online. This means fewer interruptions and a smoother online experience.

Fiber optic internet offers fast, reliable, and consistent service, making it one of the best choices for anyone who wants a top-quality home internet connection.

What are the benefits of choosing AT&T?

Whether you need reliable wireless service, great home internet, or both, AT&T delivers. AT&T Wireless helps you stay in touch with multiple plans to choose from. AT&T Fiber keeps your home connected with superfast speeds. We are the first and only provider to have a guarantee that includes both wireless and fiber networks.

At home, or on the go, AT&T delivers the fastest speeds across home internet and wireless. As America's largest wireless and fiber provider,3 AT&T already brings together two of the strongest connectivity assets in the industry: AT&T Fiber and wireless. Now, new analysis by Ookla of Speedtest Intelligence data shows customers who subscribe to both have the fastest converged experience in the nation.7

AT&T has the fastest upload speeds in America. Opensignal's first-ever Converged Report shows that AT&T wins the nation's fastest converged upload speeds by a wide margin. AT&T's converged upload speeds were more than twice as fast as the closest competitor. AT&T Fiber ranked #1 in both upload and download speeds, outperforming other fiber, cable and fixed wireless competitors by double digits. As AI becomes a bigger part of everyday life, upload speed is becoming increasingly important to a seamless connectivity experience. A recent broadband report showed that upstream usage grew faster than other broadband usage metrics in 2025. With the nation's largest fiber and wireless networks, AT&T is delivering the upload and download speeds customers need at home and on the go.

Can I try AT&T Wireless for free?

Yes, you can download the AT&T app to test drive our network while keeping your current wireless service, cell phone, and phone number. No credit card required. It's a simple process—download the AT&T app, sign up in minutes, activate a new eSIM, and enjoy a risk-free trial for 30 days. Learn why AT&T is right for you.

Where can I sign up for AT&T Fiber?

Signing up for AT&T Fiber is easy. Simply check availability at your home address or visit a local AT&T store.   

1Five minutes begins once customer is routed to assistance. AT&T Fiber, AT&T Internet Air, and postpaid wireless customers only. See details at att.com/guarantee.

2Single agent guarantee limited to technical assistance only. See details at att.com/guarantee.

3Largest Wireless: Compares cellular networks, excluding satellite. Largest Fiber: Based on the number of fiber to the home households using publicly available data.

4Consumers only. Credit for downtime lasting 20 minutes or more; or for wireless downtime lasting 60 minutes or more caused by a single incident impacting 8 or more towers. Other restrictions and exclusions apply.

5Must be connected to impacted tower at onset of outage. Restrictions and exclusions apply. Internet Backup: Fiber internet only. Requires eligible wireless service, activation, and power source; speeds vary; AT&T may slow data speeds if the network is busy. Backup may not be available in all locations. See  att.com/guarantee for full details.

6Offers vary by device. Restrictions may apply.

7Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data, United States, 1H 2026. See https://www.ookla.com/research/reports/united-states-converged-report-h1-2026 for details. All rights reserved.

About AT&T

We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 150 years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.

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FISU and ViewLift Announce Strategic Collaboration to Elevate World University Sports

ViewLift joins forces with technology partner Bornan to enhance the digital ecosystem of world university sports

LAUSANNE, Switzerland and NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewLift, a DAZN company, and The International University Sports Federation (FISU), today announced an expanded technology alliance that will digitally equip and empower the world university sports movement ahead of its next Universiade season in 2027.

ViewLift is joining forces with Bornan Sports Technology, FISU's Technology and Digital Data Partner, to bring streaming, AI-powered media management, and event-technology infrastructure together on a single digital platform for FISU's student-athletes, the 167 member National University Sport Federations (NUSFs) around the world, and its global audience.

As part of the alliance, FISU and the world university sports movement will use ViewLift's direct-to-consumer streaming and content platform, adding a fan-facing streaming layer built on top of Bornan's existing games management, timing, scoring and results infrastructure. The result is a more connected pipeline — from live event data and broadcast production through to streaming and content distribution.

The collaboration completed a successful soft launch in June 2026, piloting core platform integrations across selected FISU properties. Additional functionality is now being introduced, expanding streaming distribution, automated content workflows, and event technology integration across a broader range of FISU competitions. The platform is scheduled for full launch in January 2027, in time to support the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade in China.

"FISU's vision is to give student-athletes and fans a digital experience worthy of the sport they compete in and follow," said FISU Secretary General & CEO Matthias Remund. "This partnership gives us the capability to make that vision real, reaching a global audience with the quality they see across professional sport. It's an important step in FISU's elevation of university sport storytelling as we head into this next chapter."

"University sport has some of the most passionate fans in the world, and they deserve a streaming experience that matches that passion," said ViewLift President Manik Bambha. "Partnering with FISU, in collaboration with Bornan, brings a world-class experience to the world university sports movement and helps this next generation of athletes reach a global audience."

Executives from ViewLift and FISU will join for a featured panel discussion at SPORTEL Monaco next week, that will go behind the scenes of the alliance — unpacking the platform's capabilities and what's coming next as it reshapes the university sport fan experience.

About FISU

Ever since 1949, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) has been the key driver of world university sports at all levels through sport events, educational initiatives and wellbeing. Together with its members and continental organisations, FISU supports students, connects universities and leads cultural exchange, fostering academic-athletic balance, wellbeing, respect, excellence and inclusion for generations to come. At the heart of the university sports movement lie FISU's flagship sports events – the FISU Universiades, FISU World University Championships and the FISU University World Cups. Across these multiple events, the FISU sports programme covers more than 60 sports. In addition to international sports competitions, FISU also stages educational events and programmes that offer students opportunities for individual development, networking, exchange of ideas and collaborative learning.

About ViewLift

ViewLift, a DAZN company, provides digital solutions for content owners, with particular expertise in live and on-demand video distribution. With proprietary cloud-based technology, ViewLift powers digital platforms for sports, media, and entertainment brands worldwide. Its services include content management, multi-platform distribution, real-time analytics, viewer engagement tools, and flexible monetization models (AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, and hybrid models). ViewLift enables content owners to maximize audience engagement and revenue through a seamless, scalable streaming experience. In addition to the FISU, ViewLift's sports clients include the National Hockey League; 18 U.S. professional sports teams; six Regional Sports Networks; the Professional Fighters League; the World Racing Group; and others. The company's media clients include Versant and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment's MOTV.

For more information about ViewLift, visit www.viewlift.com.

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S (NYSE: DKS) and Foot Locker, a DICK'S Sporting Goods company, announced today that they expect to hire over 11,000 seasonal teammates for the upcoming 2026 holiday season.

Across DICK'S Sporting Goods, DICK'S House of Sport, Going Going Gone! and Public Lands store locations, the company expects to hire approximately 8,400 seasonal teammates. Interested candidates are invited to DICK'S ninth-annual "National Signing Day" on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 where they can interview on-site and meet store leadership at participating locations. Hiring will continue until positions are filled.

"Our stores truly come alive during the holidays, and seasonal teammates bring the passion and team spirit that make shopping with us so special," said Julie Lodge-Jarrett, EVP, Chief People, Purpose and Transformation Officer at DICK'S. "Whether it's helping a parent pick out a first baseball glove or equipping a young athlete for the winter season, our store teams play a huge role in creating holiday memories."

At Foot Locker, approximately 2,900 teammates will join Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, WSS and Champs Sports store locations in North America this holiday season.

"At Foot Locker, our stores are where sneaker culture comes to life," said Michael Keinath, SVP, Chief People Officer at Foot Locker North America. "We're excited to welcome new teammates who are passionate about sport, sneakers and culture, enjoy connecting with customers and want to be part of an energetic team during the holiday season."

Seasonal teammates joining DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. for the 2026 holiday season will become part of an organization known for fostering strong workplace cultures and creating meaningful opportunities for growth.

DICK'S has been recognized as one of the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail and has earned Great Place to Work® certification for six consecutive years. Additionally, after 30 days of employment, teammates will have access to DICK'S 401(k) plan, including a 100% vested company match with no waiting period. Seasonal teammates, stripers and blue shirts across DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. will receive competitive hourly pay and associate discounts across participating brands.

In keeping with company tradition, all DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. stores and distribution centers in the U.S. will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, allowing teammates to spend time with family and loved ones during the holiday season. Athletes can continue to shop online throughout Thanksgiving Day at dicks.com and footlocker.com, with retail locations reopening on Black Friday, November 27.

Candidates interested in roles at DICK'S, DICK'S House of Sport, Going Going Gone! and Public Lands can visit dicks.com/jobs to search for openings. Candidates interested in opportunities at Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports and WSS can apply online at careers.footlocker.com.

About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.

DICK'S Sporting Goods creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S is a leading omni-channel retailer and an iconic brand in sport and culture. Its banners include DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! in addition to the experiential retail concepts DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center. As owner and operator of the Foot Locker Business, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos, DICK'S serves the global sneaker community across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, plus a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. DICK'S also owns and operates GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.

Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.

About Foot Locker

Foot Locker is a leading footwear and apparel retailer. With a global presence across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a licensed store presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture.

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Las Vegas company led by Johnny Buscema supports a local nonprofit serving children with cancer and their families.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SAFE Structure Designs, a Las Vegas-based defense engineering and manufacturing company, is supporting Zo's Bravehearts Foundation and its mission to help Las Vegas families facing childhood cancer.

As a major donor to the foundation, SAFE Structure Designs recently partnered with Zo's Bravehearts Foundation to help three children with leukemia and their mothers travel to Rome, Italy. The trip included an opportunity to meet the Pope and receive a private tour of the Vatican,giving the families meaningful time together beyond the demands of cancer treatment.

For Johnny Buscema, President and CEO of SAFE Structure Designs, the partnership reflects the company's commitment to serving its community.

"We give God the glory for allowing us to be part of this," said Buscema. "These children and their mothers carry burdens that many of us can only begin to understand. We wanted to help create time for them to be together, experience something special, and know that people care about them.

"Supporting Las Vegas Families Facing Childhood Cancer Zo's Bravehearts Foundation provides family-centered childhood cancer support throughout theLas Vegas Valley. The nonprofit helps ease the practical and emotional burdens associated with pediatric cancer through transportation assistance, meals, home support, essential supplies, and meaningful family experiences.

SAFE Structure Designs' financial support helps advance that mission. Its participation in the Rome trip also reflects the foundation's commitment to creating lasting memories for children with cancer and their families.

The trip brought three children with leukemia and their mothers together for an experience centered on faith, connection, and shared memories during a difficult chapter in their lives.

"The children and their families are the heart of this story," Buscema said. "We are grateful to Zo's Bravehearts Foundation for the care it provides and for allowing SAFE to help. Our hope in sharing this experience is that more people will learn about the foundation and find a way to support its work.

"Community Support for Children With Cancer

SAFE Structure Designs encourages Las Vegas businesses, families, and individuals to learn more about Zo's Bravehearts Foundation and the needs of local families navigating childhood cancer. Donations and community partnerships help the foundation provide practical assistance and emotional support, allowing parents to focus more fully on their children and their treatment. 

"Our faith in Jesus Christ calls us to love others and put that love into action," Buscema added. "We are thankful for the opportunity to serve these families. If sharing their journey encourages another person or business to get involved, that can help the foundation reach even more families who need support."

To learn more about Zo's Bravehearts Foundation, make a donation, or explore partnership opportunities, visit ZBF or email [email protected].

About Zo's Bravehearts Foundation

Zo's Bravehearts Foundation is a Las Vegas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting families of children facing cancer. Through practical assistance, emotional support, and family-centered services, the foundation works to ease logistical and emotional burdens while helping families maintain connection and a sense of normalcy.

About SAFE Structure Designs

Founded in 2016, SAFE Structure Designs is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based company providing custom design, engineering, manufacturing, and systems integration solutions for military and government applications. Led by President and CEO Johnny Buscema, SAFE is guided by faith in Jesus Christ, integrity, responsible stewardship, and service to its customers and community.

Built for the journey and driven by faith.

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Benchling launches Science Foundries, a new way for scientists and agents to work together

With agents working towards a shared goal on shared context, R&D teams run more science at once and move programs forward faster

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchling today launched Science Foundries, a new way to run scientific processes end-to-end with agents and scientists working together.

With Science Foundries, R&D teams pick a process or a goal, such as produce proteins, optimize a promising lead, or improve a manufacturing process. They set which steps agents run and when scientists need to approve. From there, the Foundry runs. Agents execute and monitor work, coordinate handoffs, and surface key decisions to scientists, all working from the same scientific data and context.

Benchling has spent the past 18 months bringing AI to science. Agents have become the fastest-growing capability the company has ever released, with scientists delegating real work to them every day. Science Foundries now extend that agentic work from individual tasks to entire scientific workflows.

"We're moving into a world where scientists can run more experiments, explore more ideas, and advance more programs. Lab automation, CROs, and generative models are each a key piece of this. Running them in parallel toward one scientific goal is a new kind of challenge. Science Foundries bring teams of agents and scientists together to power this new way of working," said Ashu Singhal, co-founder and President of Benchling.

A Foundry for high-throughput biologics

Over the past few months, Benchling has embedded with scientists to build Foundries across R&D. One example is for a pharma team that's designing, producing, and testing antibodies at high throughput. The team has models that design sequences, CROs that synthesize constructs, and lab automation for production and assays. Typically this process required scientists to manually process data and feed it from one step to the next. Their Science Foundry now automates this process end-to-end:

- A design agent uses scientific models to generate and evaluate sequences.

- A cloning agent drafts the assembly strategy and places orders to a CRO.

- A lab agent dispatches instructions to workcells, captures the data, and performs QC.

- An analysis agent interprets the results and updates training datasets.

Because agents capture structured data across the entire process, scientists spend more of their time on the decisions that matter, such as which design strategies to focus on and which candidates to advance, with better evidence behind each one. Work also moves faster between steps. When an assay finishes at 11pm, agents pick up the results and present an analysis by the time the scientist starts their day. Across a program, starting each experiment a day sooner can add up to months.

The Foundry also changes how much a team can explore. A design round used to test one strategy at a time, because each needed a scientist to set it up and track it. Now agents can run several design strategies against the same goal at once, each with its own constructs, runs, and analysis, and compare them side by side. Scientists choose a direction from a wider set of results.

Parabilis Medicines: from individual agents to Science Foundries

Parabilis Medicines, a clinical-stage biopharma pioneering a new class of alpha-helical peptides, has moved from chat, to standalone agents, to Science Foundries.

Parabilis' lean scientific team is running several programs in parallel. They started out using individual Agents for discrete tasks like defining candidate-target profiles, experimental design, and SPR analysis. Now, they're deploying Science Foundries that bring teams of agents together across entire scientific processes like protein production, screening, and lead optimization—compressing whitespace between experiments and helping scientists spend more of their time on the decisions that drive programs forward.

"AI and automation are transforming every part of the drug discovery process. We are working to empower lean teams of scientists by creating tools that handle as much of the execution as possible, and Science Foundries in Benchling are the perfect complement to automated labs - with teams of agents that keep science moving around the clock by automating the data capture, analysis, and handoffs needed to turn one experiment into the next," said John McGee, Parabilis Medicines, Scientific Co-Founder and Head of Platform.

Foundries across R&D

Benchling is building Science Foundries for teams across R&D:

- Therapeutic Areas: Search literature to help define target candidate profiles, suggest assays to reuse or tweak from past programs, and design and orchestrate assay cascades.

- Preclinical: Review in vivo study designs, process data from CROs, present analyzed results, and write study reports

- Process Development: Propose DoE, process data from bioreactors, orchestrate analytical requests, and write study documentation

Availability

Starting today, Benchling customers can set up their own Science Foundries. Each engagement begins by that is key to accelerating the entire organization: protein production, screening, assay development, method development, or in vivo work.Then start a conversation with Benchling AI and have it build your first Science Foundry.

Reach out to Benchling here for a free consultation on how to deploy Science Foundries for your organization.

About Benchling

Benchling is the AI platform for biotech R&D, unifying scientific data and automating workflows to accelerate discovery and development. Trusted by more than 1,300 companies worldwide, from pioneering startups to global leaders like Merck, Moderna, and Sanofi, Benchling gives scientists a single place to capture, connect, and act on data across the entire R&D lifecycle. With Benchling AI, agents and models work directly inside scientific workflows, grounded in structured data. The result is faster teams, better molecules, and breakthroughs that reach the world sooner.

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GTT Group Founder Michael Lubitz Joining Expert Panel at IAM Patent Transactions 2026 in San Diego

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. (GTT Group), a market leader and pioneer in patent analysis, patent transactions, and patent enterprise value services, today announced that Senior Managing Director and Founder Michael Lubitz will be a featured moderator at the IAM Live: Patent Transactions 2026 conference at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

Lubitz, Founder of both Ideaship and GTT Group, will participate in the featured masterclass session titled "Masterclass: Buy-Sell Patent Transactions That Pay" on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 11:30 AM PDT, where industry leaders will share actionable frameworks for structuring, negotiating, and executing high-ROI patent deals.

Joined by senior corporate executives and funding leaders from Longford Capital Management, Doehler, LCM Biosensor Technologies, Nagra-Kudelski, and Illumina, Lubitz will explore critical deal-making topics shaping the global transaction ecosystem, including:

- Building credible patent valuations to maximize deal returns.

- Navigating private equity patent buyers as disruptors or dealmakers.

- Leveraging IP finance to structure smarter, higher-yield transactions.

"As capital structures and buyer profiles evolve across the IP landscape, success hinges on combining precise market intelligence with bulletproof valuation models," said Michael Lubitz, Founder and Senior Managing Director of GTT Group. "I look forward to discussing how market participants can structure buy-sell agreements that navigate current economic complexities and deliver measurable value."

Session & Event Details:

- Session: Masterclass: Buy-Sell Patent Transactions That Pay

- Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PDT

- Featured Moderator: Michael Lubitz (Senior Managing Director & Founder, GTT Group / Ideaship)

- Co-Panelists: Russell Genet (Longford Capital), Elizabeth Stover (Doehler), Ksenia Takhistova (LCM Biosensor Tech), Keith Walker (Nagra-Kudelski), Todd Langford (Illumina)

- Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront | San Diego, CA

- Register for IAM Patent Transactions: https://events.iam-media.com/iamlivepatenttransactions2026/

- Learn More About GTT Group:www.gttgrp.com

About Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc.

Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. (www.gttgrp.com) is a market leader and pioneer in patent analysis, patent transactions (divestiture & acquisition), and patent enterprise value services. GTT Group is the first mover in patent equity venture capital investing via its affiliated venture capital fund, Ideaship (www.ideashipfund.com). GTT Group's patent asset house leverages core competencies in patent analysis, valuation, and market knowledge to deliver unparalleled results. The company's corporate headquarters are in Portland, Oregon.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) will announce its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 29, 2026. Lilly will also conduct a conference call that day with the investment community and media to further detail the company's financial performance.

The conference call will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern time. Investors, media and the general public can access a live webcast of the conference call through a link that will be posted on Lilly's website at https://investor.lilly.com/webcasts-and-presentations. A replay will also be available on the website following the conference call.

About Lilly

Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for 150 years, and today our medicines help tens of millions of people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges: redefining diabetes care; treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects; advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease; providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders; and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/news, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. F-LLY

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When It Mattered Most highlights AAE and endodontists' work to support patients and the specialty during an unprecedented time

CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is featured in a new book documenting how professional associations helped their members, professions and communities navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

When It Mattered Most: The Untold Story of How Associations Protected Professions and Saved Industries During the Pandemic, by association executive and author Joanna M. Pineda, shares the stories of 24 associations across health care, education and other industries. AAE is one of the organizations featured in the book's health care section, with a story titled "When the Pain Can't Wait."

The AAE story looks back at a period when dental practices faced rapidly changing circumstances, while patients continued to experience tooth pain and dental emergencies that required timely care. Throughout the pandemic, AAE worked to keep endodontists informed and supported as they continued providing essential care to patients.

"We are honored to have the AAE's story included in When It Mattered Most, but what makes this recognition particularly meaningful is that it reflects the commitment our members showed to their patients during an incredibly difficult time," said W. Craig Noblett, DDS, MS, president of the American Association of Endodontists. "Even amid tremendous uncertainty, and potential personal risk, endodontists continued to do what they do every day: relieve pain, treat dental emergencies and help patients save their natural teeth."

Pineda wrote the book to document a part of the pandemic response that often happened outside the public eye. Associations were called upon to interpret rapidly changing information, advocate for their professions and provide resources and support to members navigating circumstances for which there was no established playbook. The book highlights the impact and continuing relevance of associations through stories from organizations that responded to the crisis in different ways.

"I am incredibly proud of pandemic response from the AAE staff and our leadership," said Ken Widelka, CAE, FACHE, CPA, executive director of the American Association of Endodontists. "Those early months, when we did not know how bad the pandemic would be, were about listening to the quickly evolving needs of our members and doing everything we could to help them continue caring for their patients. Seeing that work documented years later is gratifying, but the real story is the way our members responded. Endodontists stepped up for their patients and communities when access to urgent dental care was especially important."

The book also provides an opportunity for AAE and its members to reflect on the lessons of the pandemic and the role a strong professional community can play during periods of uncertainty.

When It Mattered Most is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Apple Books.

About the American Association of Endodontists

The American Association of Endodontists is headquartered in Chicago and represents endodontists, dental specialists who have completed additional training beyond dental school and specialize in saving natural teeth through root canal treatment and other endodontic procedures. The AAE is dedicated to advancing the art and science of endodontics and promoting the highest standards of patient care. For more information, visit aae.org.

CONTACT:

Kim FitzSimmons, MBA, CAE, AAiP

[email protected], 312-872-0458

Elisabeth Lisican

[email protected], 312-872-0460

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Founded by former private wealth manager, model, and television star Mary Holland Nader, the wealth management and personal finance platform combines personalized financial guidance, investing and proven behavioral science to help build better money habits.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary & Pip today announced its official public launch, introducing a new kind of finance app designed to help people stop overthinking — or underthinking — their finances and start taking meaningful action.

Financial advice is everywhere, yet managing money can still feel fragmented, overwhelming and deeply personal. Mary & Pip brings users' broader financial life into one place, identifies a clear next step based on their priorities, and gives users the tools to act on that recommendation directly within the platform.

At the center of the product is a behavioral system designed to make better financial decisions easier to understand, easier to execute and easier to repeat.

The platform was founded by Mary Holland Nader, a former Deutsche Bank private wealth manager turned entrepreneur, model and star of Hulu's Love Thy Nader. After working with high-net-worth clients while simultaneously navigating the realities of a modern, variable-income career, Nader saw a clear divide: sophisticated financial support was readily available to those who had already accumulated wealth, while many capable and ambitious people were left to navigate important financial decisions largely on their own.

"We don't believe the answer is giving people more financial homework," said Mary Holland Nader, Founder and CEO of Mary & Pip. "Most people already know they should save, invest, pay down debt, or build an emergency fund. The problem is that there are endless ways to do those things, and more choice doesn't always create more clarity—it can create overwhelm and decision paralysis. The harder part is knowing what matters most right now and turning that knowledge into consistent action. We built Mary & Pip to close that gap."

Nader is building Mary & Pip alongside Co-Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer Kara Cooke. The two first met at the University of Georgia before beginning careers advising ultra-high-net-worth clients, with Cooke going on to spend five years at UBS Private Wealth Management.

Mary & Pip is female-founded and operated, bringing a distinctly fresh perspective to a financial services industry that has historically been male-dominated. But the company isn't just changing who is building and operating financial products—it is rethinking what a financial brand can look and feel like altogether.

At first glance, Mary & Pip could easily be mistaken for a consumer wellness or lifestyle brand, and that is intentional. With a community-first, culturally fluent approach, the company is bringing investing and financial routines into the broader wellness conversation. From a network of 30 college ambassadors across the country tracking their game-day spending and opening their first accounts, to community financial-wellness workouts and walks, to co-branded merchandise and activations with familiar consumer brands, Mary & Pip is making money feel relevant, social and approachable. By treating financial wellness as an everyday part of overall wellness—and building a brand people actually want to engage with—Mary & Pip is bringing a new kind of energy and cultural relevance to an industry that has long been missing both.

From Knowing to Doing: Mary & Pip was built around a simple belief: financial confidence comes through action, not perfection.

Built for a generation facing growing financial anxiety, Mary & Pip's Chief Behavioral Scientist incorporates psychology into features to reduce overwhelm, build confidence, and guide better financial decisions. Its features are designed to make financial progress feel less complicated and more like a natural part of everyday life.

Core features include:

- High-Yield Cash Accounts offering users yield on their savings.

- Professionally managed investing designed to help users build long-term wealth without having to select and manage every investment themselves.

- Budgeting and goal-setting tools tailored to the life each user is working toward.

- A personalized Financial Health Score that gives users a clearer understanding of their current financial picture and areas that may need attention. Developed alongside their Chief Behavioral Scientist, Vishal George.

- Guided next steps that help users move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

- The Weekly Money Ritual, a guided financial check-in designed to build awareness, consistency and healthier long-term habits.

As a fiduciary and registered investment advisor, Mary & Pip is committed to acting in its clients' best interests at every step.

A More Human Approach to Financial Wellness.

Mary & Pip sits at the intersection of financial guidance, behavioral science, personal well-being, and long-term wealth building. The platform is designed for a generation that has more financial choices than ever, but little clarity on what makes sense for their situation.

At its core, Mary & Pip is working to build a healthier relationship between people and their money—one rooted in clarity, consistency and informed action.

Because financial health is not a finish line. It is a ritual.

Mary & Pip is now publicly available in the App Store.

To learn more, visit MaryandPip.com.

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About Mary & Pip

Mary & Pip is a wealth management and personal finance platform built to help the next generation feel more confident and in control of their money. The platform combines financial guidance, investing, financial education and proven behavioral science to help users understand their financial picture, determine what to do next and turn better financial decisions into lasting habits.

Through guided next steps and repeatable financial routines—including a personalized Financial Health Score and weekly Money Ritual—Mary & Pip helps users turn intention into action and make financial progress part of everyday life. Built around the belief that financial confidence comes through action, not perfection, Mary & Pip makes it easier to start where you are, build healthier habits and take meaningful steps toward greater financial independence.

Mary & Pip was founded by Mary Holland Nader, a former Deutsche Bank private wealth manager turned entrepreneur, model and star of Hulu's Love Thy Nader. The idea grew from Mary Holland's firsthand experience navigating both traditional finance and the realities of a modern, variable-income career. She is building Mary & Pip alongside Co-Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer Kara Cooke, formerly of UBS Private Wealth Management, bringing traditional financial services and investment experience to a platform designed to make finance feel more approachable, human and relevant to everyday life.

At its core, Mary & Pip is building a healthier relationship between people and their money—one rooted in clarity, consistency and informed action. Financial health isn't a finish line—it's a ritual.

Mary & Pip is an SEC-registered investment adviser and SOC 2 Type I certified. For more information, visit MaryandPip.com

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