COMMERCE CITY, Colo., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is bringing its mission of expanding access to affordable, high-quality healthcare to the Commerce City community. Located at 5970 E 64th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022, this new dental hub is dedicated to serving local families starting Monday, November 30, 2026. The practice has officially opened its schedule and is now scheduling appointments for new patients seeking comprehensive dental and orthodontic care.

This milestone marks more than just growth, it represents expanded access to affordable, quality dental care for Commerce City families. Rodeo Dental's new practice will provide comprehensive dental and orthodontic services for patients of all ages, with family dentistry, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry all under one roof.

Meeting a Community Need

Dental access continues to be a challenge for many Colorado families. Rodeo Dental aims to bridge this gap by:

- Welcoming patients of all ages with flexible scheduling options.

- Accepting Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), CHIP, and other leading PPO and Medicaid-based plans to keep care affordable.

- Offering a warm, welcoming environment designed to put every member of the family at ease, from toddlers to grandparents.

More Than Dentistry — A Next Level Experience

Rodeo Dental has earned more than 50,000 five-star reviews by transforming dental visits into unforgettable family experiences. From colorful lobbies and state-of-the-art technology to patient send-offs after the appointment, every visit is designed to create lasting memories and build lifelong trust.

Interview Opportunities Available Now

Spokespeople from Rodeo Dental, including CEO Dr. Saam Zarrabi, are available to discuss:

- How Rodeo is addressing barriers to dental care for families.

- The significance of serving the Commerce City community.

- Why creating positive, comfortable dental experiences impact positive health throughout the life of every family member.

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Families can call (720) 826-0013 or visit https://www.rodeodental.com/locations/commerce-city-co to schedule an appointment now. New patients are welcome, and care for families is available.

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Inaugural competition will connect emerging AI life sciences platforms with validation expertise, investors, and ecosystem partners during JPM Week

PISCATAWAY, N.J. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GenScript Biotech Corporation today announced the GenScript and NVIDIA Life Sciences Startup PitchFest, a global competition for startups applying artificial intelligence to therapeutic discovery and life sciences. The program brings together GenScript's wet lab validation and data generation capabilities and NVIDIA's accelerated computing platforms and startup ecosystem to help selected companies advance AI-driven platforms toward biological proof, investor engagement, and industry visibility.

Up to six finalists will be selected for a GenScript-hosted pitch event during JPM Week in January before a panel of judges. The winning company will receive GenScript wet lab data credits and Brev credits from NVIDIA to support its development efforts. Applications opened today, and finalists will be confirmed in December.

AI is making therapeutic discovery more expansive than ever, giving scientists new ways to generate hypotheses, identify targets, and design candidates at unprecedented speed. The PitchFest is designed to channel that momentum by connecting emerging AI drug discovery and life science companies with investors, technology leaders, and partners focused on turning computational predictions into biological proof. The competition will feature startups developing technologies such as AI-driven antibody and protein design, as well as technologies that accelerate the design-build-test-learn cycle.

"To harness the true potential of AI in life sciences, we must build an ecosystem where world-class computation meets trusted, scalable biological validation," said Ray Chen, President of GenScript Life Science Group. "Success in this space requires a connected pathway that brings together data, experimental evidence, and investment to help innovators move with confidence from computational promise to therapeutic progress. PitchFest gives digital biology startups integrated support to rapidly test their models, generate evidence, and accelerate breakthrough therapies."

Through the competition, GenScript will contribute sequence-to-data capabilities and experimental validation expertise, while NVIDIA will provide access to NVIDIA Inception, its free program that helps startups build, scale, and connect across the NVIDIA platform and ecosystem. Together, GenScript and NVIDIA will help selected startups move from promising AI-driven concepts toward stronger biological evidence, investor readiness, and potential partnerships.

Finalists will also be invited to GenScript's Biotech Global Forum, where they can engage with biotechnology executives, strategic partners, and industry leaders focused on the future of AI-enabled discovery.

Additional details on judging criteria, speakers, and investor participation will be announced in the coming weeks as the program helps AI-driven life science startups generate evidence, build industry relationships, and accelerate their own commercialization journeys.

About GenScript Biotech Corporation

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. As a cornerstone of the global life science ecosystem, GenScript actively collaborates with a diverse network of partners – from academic institutions to industry leaders – to co-create cutting-edge solutions that redefine service excellence. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, GenScript has become a trusted global partner with a team of 6,100+ employees, supporting over 200,000 customers across 100+ countries and regions, including the world's Top 20 pharma companies. For more information: www.genscript.com.

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Readers honored the firm in Best Attorney - Durham County category; community votes show support for Durham's beloved local businesses.

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin was once again honored by "INDY" for its 2026 'Best of the Triangle' list in the Best Attorney - Durham County category.*

This year's recognition reflects the firm's nearly three decades of serving Durham with a commitment to putting clients first.

"We're honored that the people of Durham chose us again for this recognition," said James S. Farrin, President of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. "We started here nearly 30 years ago, and being recognized two years in a row by the community we care so much about is highly meaningful. The people of Durham know that they don't have to walk alone when facing powerful institutions."

Since opening its doors in Durham in 1997, James Scott Farrin has grown into one of North Carolina's largest injury law firms. The firm has helped more than 78,000 clients and generated $2 billion+ in total recoveries with a client-first focus.**

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin extends its sincere appreciation to its clients, referral partners, employees, and everyone in the Durham community who supported the firm through their votes.

ABOUT THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SCOTT FARRIN

The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has helped over 78,000 injured people since 1997. Operating from 14 offices in NC and one in SC, many of the firm's 60+ accomplished attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on providing quality legal services to as many people as possible in the following practice areas: personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability.

Contact Information:

David Chamberlin

555 S. Mangum Street

Suite 800

Durham, NC 27701

1-866-900-7078

https://www.farrin.com

Offices in Durham (main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC, and Greenville, SC. Attorney Michael Shepherd: 555 S. Mangum Street, Suite 800, Durham, NC

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**Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases because each case is unique and must be evaluated separately.

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The article explores how atmosphere and design influence the modern game-day environment.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HelloNation has published a new feature exploring how lodge-style sports bar design is shaping the modern game-day experience, with insights from Stephanie Gray, a marketing leader with the Twin Peaks franchise group operating the Chattanooga lodge.

The article, "Why Lodge-Style Sports Bars Create a Different Experience," examines how layout, seating, and atmosphere influence how guests engage during live sporting events.

Gray explains that sports bars designed with clear sightlines and comfortable seating create a more balanced environment for fans. Rather than relying on crowded bar spaces, these layouts allow guests to remain engaged with the game while also enjoying a more social experience.

The feature highlights how thoughtful design elements — including open layouts, warm materials, and intentional spacing — contribute to an environment that supports both energy and comfort during high-traffic game-day moments.

Game day naturally brings excitement, especially when the entire room reacts at once. When the space is designed for comfort and visibility, that energy feels shared in a way that encourages guests to stay and enjoy the experience together.

The article also explores how food and beverage programs contribute to guest engagement, noting that consistency and shareability play an important role in extending visits and reinforcing routine for returning guests.

As the feature outlines, today's sports bar experience is increasingly defined by how well the environment supports both viewing and social interaction.

The article, Why Lodge-Style Sports Bars Create a Different Kind of Game-Day Experience, featuring insights from Stephanie Gray of a Twin Peaks franchise group in Chattanooga, TN, is available on HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities. 

About Twin Peaks

Founded in 2005 in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville, Twin Peaks has grown to 116 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Known as the ultimate sports lodge, Twin Peaks delivers a one-of-a-kind experience with made-from-scratch food, the coldest 29° beer in the game, and wall-to-wall TVs showcasing every major sporting event. From the moment guests walk in, they're welcomed by friendly Twin Peaks Girls and a lively atmosphere built for sports fans. With a menu featuring scratch-made favorites like smashed, seared-to-order burgers, in-house smoked brisket, and signature wings, Twin Peaks offers something for every appetite.

Twin Hospitality Group Inc.

Twin Hospitality Group Inc. is a restaurant company that strategically develops and operates specialty casual dining restaurant concepts with a goal to redefine the casual dining category with its experiential driven brands.

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The in-person program will connect fragrance creation with the independent science that supports safe use.

MAHWAH, N.J., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials and the American Society of Perfumers will present The Science Behind What You Create: Fragrance Safety Brought to Life on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fairfield Hotel & Suites, 690 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

Created for professional perfumers and others working across the fragrance community, the program will explain how RIFM safety assessments support the ingredients available to creators. Anne Marie Api, PhD, Fellow ATS, President of RIFM, and Danielle Botelho, PhD, Director of Scientific Operations, will discuss the role of exposure science, independent review, non-animal methods, and Maximum Acceptable Concentrations (MAC) in fragrance safety assessment.

RIFM's MAC values form the scientific foundation for the IFRA Standards. They are developed from peer-reviewed scientific data and realistic consumer exposure information, then reviewed by an independent Expert Panel. This system supports both fragrance safety and continued access to the materials perfumers use.

The event will run from 9:00 AM to noon Eastern Time, beginning with breakfast and networking. The presentation will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by guided scent sampling. The program will be open to all. Registration is $50 for ASP and RIFM members and $60 for all other attendees.

Additional event and registration information is available here.

About RIFM

Founded in 1966, the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials is an independent nonprofit organization that evaluates the safety of fragrance ingredients through scientifically rigorous, peer-reviewed research. RIFM's work provides the scientific foundation for the IFRA Standards and supports the safe use of fragrance ingredients worldwide.

About the American Society of Perfumers

American Society of Perfumers (ASP) is a non-profit organization founded in 1947. It is a premier organization dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and education within the fragrance industry. Through its events and initiatives, ASP supports perfumers in their professional growth and advances the art and science of fragrance creation.

Contact: Gary Sullivan, Director of Marketing & Communications, RIFM, [email protected]

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Valtir Announces A New Chapter in Its Leadership Journey

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Valtir is excited to announce the appointment of Robert (Rob) Scholl as Chief Executive Officer. Rob brings more than 25 years of industry experience, including extensive CEO leadership, to Valtir. We are confident that Rob will build on the foundation of excellence established by former CEO Nick Verska. We thank Nick for his years of service and leadership with Valtir.

Scholl will officially step into the CEO role effective today, October 8, 2026. Across his 25-plus years in the aerospace, defense, and equipment manufacturing sectors, he has built a proven track record of leadership and deep industry expertise. His background in general management, sales, marketing, and product development gives him a strong understanding of how profitable growth and operational excellence work together to drive business success.

"I am honored to join Valtir at such an exciting time in the company's journey," said Rob Scholl, incoming Chief Executive Officer. "Valtir has earned an outstanding reputation as a global leader in roadway safety and infrastructure products. I look forward to working alongside our talented team to build on this strong foundation, reinforce the long-standing relationships with our customers and suppliers, and capture the tremendous growth opportunities ahead while continuing our commitment to the communities in which we operate and our industry associations."

Former CEO Nick Verska steps down after more than 25 years of dedicated service to the company. His leadership was instrumental in guiding Valtir through milestone strategic transitions, and the organization remains grateful for his vision, commitment, and contributions.

About Valtir

Valtir, LLC is a leading provider and global supplier of commercial roadway safety products for permanent and temporary roadway applications, pioneering the next generation of innovative safety solutions sold worldwide. For more information, visit www.Valtir.com.

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Origin Digital Named a Select Tier Partner by Anthropic

Recognition reflects Origin Digital's certified Claude delivery team, production use cases delivered, and customer references.

CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Digital, a Chicago-based Data and AI consulting firm, today announced it has been named a Select Tier partner in the Claude Partner Network Services Track by Anthropic.

The Claude Partner Network is how Anthropic recognizes and works with firms who put Claude into production for customers. The Select tier recognizes partners who have built a certified delivery team, delivered Claude use cases to production for clients, and proved the work through public customer references.

Origin helps enterprises in Financial Services, Insurance, Legal and Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences design and deliver production AI solutions. Its Claude-related offerings include enterprise rollout, Claude Code enablement, solution planning and development, and leveraging Claude models inside AI applications. For regulated and knowledge-intensive industries, getting AI into production takes security and governance from the start, sound architecture, and teams who understand the business workflows the technology is meant to improve. Origin delivers through a pod-based model that pairs Origin forward deployed engineer's (FDE) with client engineering and business teams to identify use cases and architect, build, and manage solutions.

"This recognition reflects the expertise we've built around delivering Claude solutions and the work we've done with clients to put them into production," said Alex Gasick, Head of Growth & Alliances, Origin Digital. "Our team has invested in certification, repeatable delivery methods, and understanding where Claude creates real value for customers. Select status reflects that investment, and we're excited to keep building with Anthropic."

About the Claude Partner Network

The Claude Partner Network is how Anthropic works with firms that put Claude into production for customers. The Services Track recognizes partners for certified delivery teams, delivered client use cases, and public customer references. Partners advance through Certified, Select, Preferred, and Global Premier tiers.

About Origin Digital

Origin Digital is a Chicago-based Data and AI solutions provider delivering AI projects for Fortune 1000 companies across Life Sciences, Financial Services, Insurance, and Professional and Legal Services. Its AI engineers, data strategists, and data scientists partner with clients through project-based delivery and forward-deployed engineering to build and scale production AI. Origin is a Microsoft Advanced Specialization Partner, Databricks partner, and Anthropic Claude Select Tier partner. Learn more at origindigital.com.

Contact: Alex Gasick, [email protected]

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today announced its latest sale of non-performing loans, including the company's twenty-ninth Community Impact Pool (CIP).

The larger pool includes approximately 1,217 deeply delinquent loans totaling $259.9 million in unpaid principal balance (UPB). The CIP includes approximately 27 loans totaling $5.7 million in UPB and consists of loans located in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. All pools are available for purchase by qualified bidders. Fannie Mae is marketing this sale in collaboration with BofA Securities, Inc.

Bids are due on the larger pool by October 27, 2026, and on the CIP by November 3, 2026.

Terms of Fannie Mae's non-performing loan transactions require the buyer of the non-performing loans to offer loss mitigation options designed to be sustainable for borrowers. All buyers of non-performing loans are required to honor any approved or in-process loss mitigation efforts at the time of closing, including loan modifications. In addition, non-performing loan buyers must offer delinquent borrowers a waterfall of loss mitigation options, including loan modifications, which may include principal forgiveness, prior to initiating foreclosure on any loan, not secured by property which is vacant or condemned at the time of closing. In the event a foreclosure cannot be prevented, the owner of the loan must market the property to owner-occupants and non-profits first, similar to Fannie Mae's FirstLook® program.

Interested bidders are invited to register for future announcements, training, and other information here. Fannie Mae will also post information about specific pools available for purchase on that page.

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Prestigious Global Awards Program Recognizes Innovative Security Products

TEL AVIV, Israel and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NewCore, the next-gen IdP for humans and agents, today announced it was named Identity Management Platform of the Year by the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The annual award program recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global information security market that drive innovation and exemplify the best in cybersecurity and risk management technology solutions worldwide.

NewCore secures and governs a workforce of humans and AI agents. The platform discovers identities across systems and directories, surfaces orphaned, dormant, and over-privileged accounts, and brings authentication, access, security, and governance into a single identity core.

For AI agents, NewCore provides the controls organizations need to deploy them safely, including clear ownership and accountability, scoped and time-bound permissions, no standing credentials, continuous visibility into agent activity, and the ability to quickly revoke access when needed.

NewCore's architecture is also designed to eliminate entire classes of identity attacks. Secure Split Key (SSK) cryptographically splits token-signing authority between NewCore and the customer, reducing the risk of attacks such as Golden SAML and tokentheft. Together, these capabilities give organizations defense-grade security and unified governance across human and agentic identities.

"We're thrilled and honored to be named Identity Management Platform of the Year by CyberSecurity Breakthrough," said Zohar Alon, co-founder and CEO of NewCore. "This recognition affirms what we set out to build: one identity platform where humans and AI agents are first-class citizens, side by side. AI agents have become part of the enterprise workforce, but most organizations are deploying them without the identity and governance controls we would require for any human employee. Agents should be held to the same standard, with a person accountable for every agent and in the loop when it matters most. Agentic innovation cannot come at the expense of accountability."

"NewCore eliminates the single point of compromise that has defined the last few years of identity breaches. Identity has become the breach itself, not merely the entry point, making it the primary attack surface in the modern enterprise. Traditional identity platforms were built to provision access, not to secure it," said Steve Johansson, managing director, CyberSecurity Breakthrough. "NewCore is the rare identity vendor addressing that weakness architecturally rather than bolting on another layer of controls. Split-key architecture and phishing-resistant MFA at the platform level are transforming identity risk. Just as importantly, NewCore extends that security and governance model to AI agents, giving organizations the controls to manage agent identities, permissions and accountability as autonomous systems take on a larger role in the enterprise."

Last month, NewCore also strengthened its identity leadership by appointing Joy Chik, former President of Identity and Network Access at Microsoft, to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of experience shaping some of the world's most widely used identity platforms.

About CyberSecurity Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in information security and cybersecurity technology companies, products and people. The CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough information security companies and products in categories including Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Mobile Security, Web and Email Security, UTM, Firewall and more. For more information visit CyberSecurityBreakthrough.com.

Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About NewCore

NewCore is the next-gen IdP for humans and agents. Rebuilt from the ground up, it secures, enables, and governs every human and agentic identity under a single, scalable architecture. Founded by cybersecurity veterans and Unit 8200 alumni. Backed by Cyberstarts, Index Ventures, and Evolution Equity Partners. Identity Secured.™

Learn more at newcore.com.

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Alkami and Bank Director's upcoming webinar will examine how financial institutions can strategically deploy AI to deliver measurable results

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced an upcoming webinar, "From AI Ambition to Action: Strategies That Deliver Measurable Results," in partnership with Bank Director. The session will take place Tuesday, October 13, at 1 p.m. CDT.

As financial institutions assess the implications of artificial intelligence (AI), questions about practical applications and responsible adoption remain central to the conversation. The upcoming webinar will bring together industry thought leaders and product experts to discuss how banks and credit unions are approaching their AI strategy. The webinar will explore how financial institutions can connect AI initiatives to defined outcomes while keeping data quality, human judgment, compliance and risk policies, and account holder trust at the center.

Drawing on Alkami's proprietary research into consumer perceptions surrounding AI, the discussion will examine how consumers believe AI will impact their banking experience and where financial institutions can create value people can feel. Speakers will consider why protection and service may be natural starting points for earning account holders' permission to do more with AI, and how regional and community financial institutions can use their relationship advantage as AI changes the way account holders interact with money.

"AI creates an opportunity for digital banking to move from recommendation to progress," said Stephen Bohanon, founder and chief strategy officer at Alkami. "Recognizing what an account holder needs is only part of the equation. The real value comes from helping them move from intent to action with less friction, more confidence, and the right institutional controls in place."

The conversation will cover:

- Why AI strategy should begin with a business problem and a measurable outcome, rather than with the technology itself.

- How trusted data, clear ownership, and a shared view of institutional knowledge create the foundation for useful AI.

- Why governance, training, accountability, and human review need to be designed into adoption from the beginning.

- How financial institutions can progress from assistance and recommendations toward bounded, auditable action within approved policies and permissions.

"AI earns trust when it improves a person's financial life in a way they can feel," said Theo Lau, founder of Unconventional Ventures. "For financial institutions, that means starting with a real need and choosing an approach that fits the institution's mission. The technology then has a clear job, which is to make the digital relationship more useful while strengthening the confidence people place in their financial provider."

The discussion will feature:

- Theo Lau, founder, Unconventional Ventures

- Charles Hack, director, data, Alkami

- Conner Boyd, vice president, product management, Alkami

To register for the webinar, visit here.

To learn more about Anticipatory Banking and the Alkami Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.

About Alkami

Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

About Bank Director

Bank Director reaches the leaders of the institutions that comprise America's banking industry. Since 1991, Bank Director has provided board-level research, peer insights and in-depth executive and board services. Built for banks, Bank Director extends into and beyond the boardroom by providing timely and relevant information through Bank Director magazine, board training services and the financial industry's premier event, Acquire or Be Acquired. For more information, please visit www.BankDirector.com.

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