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Media veterans Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill, authors of “All The Cool Girls Get Fired,” are partnering with GoDaddy to inspire entrepreneurs navigating career transitions. They highlight how GoDaddy Airo, an AI-powered platform, simplifies launching online ventures by rapidly creating websites and facilitating marketing. GoDaddy emphasizes its commitment to democratizing business tools using AI to support new businesses. A promotional domain offer is available to new U.S. customers.

Workday has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Service-Centric Enterprises for the fourth consecutive year. The report highlights Workday’s unified platform, incorporating Financial Management, HCM, Adaptive Planning, and Spend Management, for driving improved visibility and proactive decision-making. Workday leverages AI to streamline operations, improve data integrity, and unlock new revenue streams for service-centric organizations. The platform processes trillions of transactions annually across diverse sectors, empowering rapid adaptation and informed decisions.

Mercy has received the NRC Health Excellence in Patient Experience Award for the fourth year running. The award, based on feedback from over 1.25 million patients, recognizes Mercy’s commitment to patient-centered care. Mercy emphasizes a holistic approach involving various staff roles in creating a positive experience. This award highlights the growing importance of patient experience in healthcare, as satisfaction impacts reputation and market share. Mercy shares patient survey data through NRC Health’s transparency program, building trust and improving patient retention.

Core AI (CHAI) announced the launch of LikeMusic.ai, an AI-driven music platform developed by Core Gaming. This web-based platform generates production-quality music and lifelike vocals for various media applications. By integrating AI models and proprietary optimization, LikeMusic.ai streamlines music creation, achieving a 40% increase in Core Gaming’s production efficiency. While optimized for web use, LikeMusic.ai targets web-based content creators and aims to disrupt traditional music production with scalable, cost-effective AI solutions.

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced the four finalists for the 2025 Influential Woman in Trucking award: Cindy Ellers (Fleetworthy), Dee Dee Cox (Old Dominion Freight Line), Katerina Jones (Fleet Advantage), and Leah Shaver (NTI). These leaders are recognized for their innovation, leadership, and commitment to advancing opportunities for women in the trucking industry. The finalists will participate in a panel at the WIT conference in November, where the winner will be announced. The award highlights the increasing importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry.

Gilead Sciences will present HIV research updates at EACS 2025, focusing on person-centered approaches to eradicate the epidemic. Key highlights include: new safety data for twice-yearly lenacapavir as PrEP, strategies to expand PrEP access in Europe, and five-year BICSTaR results demonstrating Biktarvy’s long-term efficacy. The company will also share data on novel long-acting combination regimens, including once-weekly and twice-yearly treatment options, and participant demographics of ARTISTRY-1 study for complex treatment regimens.

Argenx will present over 40 abstracts at the 2025 AANEM/MGFA meeting, highlighting data on VYVGART (IV and SC) and empasiprubart. Key presentations include ADAPT SERON results showing VYVGART’s efficacy in AChR antibody-negative gMG, interim ADAPT Jr data in juvenile gMG, and Phase 2/3 empasiprubart programs for CIDP and MMN (EMVIGORATE, EMNERGIZE, EMPASSION). Real-world evidence and long-term data will also be presented, reinforcing VYVGART’s sustained benefit. The conference will address concerns of allergic risks and infection management.

EyePoint (EYPT) is undertaking a public offering to raise $150 million, priced on October 14, 2025. The offering includes 11,000,000 shares at $12.00 each and warrants for 1,500,000 shares at $11.999 each. Expected closing is around October 16, 2025. Underwriters have the option to purchase 1,875,000 more shares. Net proceeds will fund DURAVYU’s clinical development for wet AMD and DME, other pipeline projects, and general corporate expenses. The offering will be dilutive if warrants and the underwriter option are fully exercised.

Horace Mann announced Lotus Elementary School in Illinois as the grand prize winner of its 2025 Ready. Set. Inspire. Classroom Makeover Sweepstakes, awarding them $25,000 for classroom renovations. The initiative aims to support educational environments. Additionally, 20 schools received $1,500 grants and 50 educators received $250 gift cards. Horace Mann, a financial services provider for educators, demonstrates its commitment to community enrichment through this program.

Formation Metals (FOMTF) announced an upsized C$8.6M financing via LIFE units and a flow-through private placement to advance its N2 Gold Project in Quebec. The funding will increase working capital to ~$13M and the exploration budget to ~$8.5M+, supporting a 20,000-meter drill program. Phase 1, already underway, targets the “A” and “RJ” zones. The offering involves potential dilution and a hold period for flow-through shares. The N2 Gold Project boasts a historical resource of ~870,000 ounces with multiple zones open for expansion.