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US Metro Bancorp (OTCQX: USMT): US Metro Bancorp (“Bancorp”) is a bank holding company, with a single subsidiary, US Metro Bank (“Bank”). On a consolidated basis, Bancorp earned $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. For the three months ending March 31, 2025, the consolidated Bancorp earned $2.6 million compared to $1.5 million for the three months ending March 31, 2024. On a year-to-date basis, Bancorp recorded an annualized return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 0.73% and an annualized return on average equity (“ROAE”) of 10.10%. With 16,520,000 shares outstanding, earnings per share (“EPS”) for the first quarter of 2025 was $0.16 compared to $0.11 in the fourth quarter of 2024. For the three months ending March 31, 2025, EPS was $0.16 compared to $0.09 for the three months ending March 31, 2024. On March 31, 2025, Bancorp’s book value per share was $6.29 compared to $5.87 a year earlier.

Marti Technologies, Inc. (“Marti”) (NYSE American: MRT), Türkiye’s leading mobility super app, will announce its full year 2024 financial and operational results before the U.S. markets open on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Resecurity, a U.S.-based cybersecurity company specializing in threat intelligence and digital risk management, successfully exhibited at MILIPOL India 2025, held from April 23–25 at India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. The event served as a premier meeting point for global leaders in homeland security, defense technology, and public safety.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming April 28, 2025 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired Quantum Computing Inc. ("Quantum Computing" or the Company") (NASDAQ: QUBT) securities between March 30, 2020 and January 15, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, announced a new partnership with Dubai’s Best Western Premier M Four Hotel. The Best Western Premier will receive access to Visual Matrix’s cutting-edge Property Management System, supporting full mobile operations and promoting greater efficiency and profitability.

Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Orbia”) (BMV: ORBIA*), announces that today, it launched an offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) any and all of the outstanding 1.875% Senior Notes due 2026 issued by Orbia (the “Notes”).

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of mortgage pass-through notes from GCAT 2025-NQM1 Trust, a $438.2 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 764 residential mortgages, is characterized by a significant concentration of loans underwritten using alternative income documentation. Borrowers in the subject pool possess a non-zero WA original credit score of 756 and exhibit modest equity in each mortgaged property, with WA LTV and combined LTV (CLTV) ratios of 69.5% and 69.5%, respectively.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Landstar System, Inc. (“Landstar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LSTR) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

First paragraph, first sentence of release should read: University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the release of its new Admissions Guide as an extensive resource helping students and prospective students understand the admissions process including degree opportunities, programmatic accreditation, student support services, and ways to reduce education costs. (instead of: University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the release of its new as an extensive resource helping students and prospective students understand the admissions process including degree opportunities, programmatic accreditation, student support services, and ways to reduce education costs).

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALDX) resulting from allegations that Aldeyra may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Landstar System, Inc. (“Landstar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LSTR) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

As part of its Earth Week celebration, Fullerton College held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of a new solar canopy system developed in partnership with ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects. The 1 megawatt-DC (MW DC) solar parking canopy array, located in Student Parking Lot 5 adjacent to Sherbeck Field, is projected to save Fullerton College nearly $6 million in energy costs over the next 20 years.

Lubrizol requests that their press release NewsItemId: 20250425022439 “Lubrizol Enters Nutraceutical Ingredient Distribution Partnership with Palmer Holland Inc. to Expand U.S. Reach” be killed.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NSSC).

Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF continues its investigation into Virtu Financial, Inc. (NasdaqGS: VIRT).

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF), a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, today announced the election of Lynda Cloud to its Board of Directors, effective April 23, 2025. This appointment reflects Herbalife’s continued commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and personalized wellness.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Extreme Networks, Inc. (NasdaqGS: EXTR).

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, will release its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after the markets close. The company’s president and CEO, Edward C. Dowling Jr., and CFO, Peter Fjellman, will discuss these results on a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (“Energy Vault”) (NYSE: NRGV), a global energy storage company today announced that, effective on March 5, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Energy Vault’s Board of Directors granted to 12 new, non-executive employees, restricted stock unit awards covering 637,600 shares of its common stock under the Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. 2022 Employment Inducement Award Plan (as amended and/or restated, the “Inducement Award Plan”). The restricted stock units were granted as inducements material to the employees entering into employment with Energy Vault in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Listing Rule 303A.08.

Sunny Day, the beautiful new song and video from Antigua’s Reggae Ambassador, Causion, has officially launched on all major streaming platforms.

Today, consumer-rights law firm FeganScott announced that it has launched an investigation into Blue Shield of California, one of the largest healthcare insurance providers in the country, following confirmation from the company and the United States Department of Health and Human Services that the company had shared private health information and site user data with Google’s advertising products, Google Ads and Google Analytics.

Researchers with City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by U.S. News & World Report, will present more than 74 chaired, plenary, educational, minisymposium, poster and other sessions on innovative clinical trial results, breakthrough diagnostic techniques and advances in treatment options at the AACR Annual Meeting, which started April 25 and ends April 30 in Chicago.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS: PPBI) to Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NasdaqGS: COLB). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Pacific will receive 0.9150 of a share of Columbia for each share of Pacific that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in building human-centered enterprise AI solutions, today announced the details of its first quarter 2025 financial results conference call.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM).

Valnet Inc. (“Valnet”) and its Co-Founder and CEO, Hassan Youssef, have filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against The Wrap News Inc. (“The Wrap”) for defamation, unfair competition and other illegal actions taken by The Wrap in connection with an article published by The Wrap on March 20, 2025 smearing Valnet and Mr. Youssef.

Innovex International, Inc. (NYSE: INVX) (the “Company” or “Innovex”) announced its entry into a definitive agreement to sell its facility located at 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, Texas 77041 (the “Property”). The sale price for the Property is $95.0 million, subject to adjustments, and the sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.

Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced the appointments of Dr. Daniel Greenstein and Mr. Gary Millerchip to its board of directors, effective April 23, 2025.

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE: ACRE) announced today that it will report earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation will hold its webcast/conference call on the same day at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter ended March 31, 2025 financial results.

N-able, Inc. (NYSE:NABL), a global software company delivering a unified cyber resiliency platform to manage, secure, and recover, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 8, 2025.

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:MTD) today announced it will present at the BofA Securities 2025 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 4:20pm Pacific Time (7:20pm Eastern Time). A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at investor.mt.com.

VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the backbone for connected commerce, announced today that the following matters were approved in its annual general meeting of shareholders (“AGM”) held on April 25, 2025:

NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of April 15, 2025.

On April 23, 2025, Wellsboro, PA-based Citizens & Northern Corporation (NASDAQ: CZNC) ("C&N"), parent company of Citizens & Northern Bank, and West Milton, PA-based Susquehanna Community Financial, Inc. (OTCPK: SQCF) ("Suequehanna Community"), parent company of Susquehanna Community Bank, jointly announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Susquehanna Community Financial, Inc. would merge with and into Citizens & Northern Corporation, and Susquehanna Community Bank would merge with and into Citizens & Northern Bank. The transaction, valued at $44.3 million (P/TBV: 1.3x), is an all-stock deal expected to close in 4Q25 pending regulatory approval. Under the agreement, Chris Trate, current SQCF Board Chairman, would be appointed to C&N's board of directors. In addition, Dave Runk, SQCF's CEO, would become a member of the Citizens & Northern Bank executive team as EVP and Strategic Advisor, and Jeffrey Hollenbach, SQCF's President and COO, would lead the Susquehanna market as Region President.

Raptor Technologies, the leader in school safety software solutions, is proud to announce new integrations with key video analytics providers Scylla and Vyze. These advanced tools enhance the Raptor Emergency Management System, equipping schools with proactive threat detection capabilities and automated emergency responses. These advancements empower schools to act with greater speed and intelligence, improving overall campus safety.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Landstar System, Inc. (“Landstar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LSTR) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced that it expects to report its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m. ET. Following the press release, the Company will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. ET to review results and discuss current business trends.

The Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share to shareholders of record on May 23, 2025, payable June 6, 2025.

Amcor plc (“Amcor”) (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC) and Berry Global Group, Inc. (“Berry”) (NYSE: BERY) today announced the European Commission (EC) has granted unconditional approval under the EU Merger Regulation for the previously announced combination of the two companies, satisfying the final regulatory clearance required. In accordance with the merger agreement, this enables the companies to complete the remaining steps towards closing. The transaction is expected to close on April 30, 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain other closing conditions.

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, completed the previously announced sale of its maritime business to Kpler for approximately $233.5 million, before adjustments, plus a $7.5 million agreement for services over a twelve-month period, post close. Spire used the proceeds of the sale to retire all outstanding debt. The remaining proceeds will be used to invest in near-term growth opportunities.

Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) (“REPAY” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated payment processing solutions, today announced that Tim Murphy will be stepping down from his role as Chief Financial Officer to pursue an opportunity outside of the payments industry with a private equity-backed company. Mr. Murphy has served as the Chief Financial Officer of REPAY since 2014, and helped guide the company to its successful public listing in 2019 while also completing eleven acquisitions during his tenure. Mr. Murphy will remain with the Company until May 15, 2025 to help facilitate a smooth transition. Upon his departure from the Company, Thomas Sullivan will be appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer until a permanent replacement can be identified. Mr. Sullivan is currently the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer.

Cardlytics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDLX) today announced that on April 24, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Cardlytics’ Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 124,050 restricted stock units of Cardlytics to 11 newly hired employees. The restricted stock units were granted as material inducements to employment with Cardlytics in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were granted under the Cardlytics, Inc. 2022 Inducement Plan (the “2022 Inducement Plan”).

Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLSE), a company leveraging its novel and proprietary Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation™ (nanosecond PFA or nsPFA™) technology, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors has granted equity awards to five new employees as equity inducement awards outside of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, but under the terms of the 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. The equity awards were approved and issued on April 21, 2025, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Denmark Sausage Co. dba Denmark Foods/Arizona Fresh to Premium Brands. The acquisition closed March 3, 2025.

The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, and Central Maine Power (CMP) joined Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Electrical Lineworker Technology Program. KVCC unveiled their new Derrick Digger Truck, a state-of-the-art addition to the program’s training resources.

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) today announced that it intends to nominate Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez for election to its Board of Directors following discussions with HG Vora Capital Management, LLC (“HG Vora”). Ron Naples has informed the Board that he will retire from the Board, effective immediately. Barbara Shattuck Kohn and Saul Reibstein have notified the Company that they will not stand for reelection at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board now comprises eight directors, seven of whom are independent.

Kardium Inc., a private medical device company that’s advancing the way the world treats atrial fibrillation (AF), announced late-breaking, one-year clinical trial results for its innovative pulsed field ablation (PFA) device—the Globe PF System. These pivotal findings from the PULSAR IDE study were announced at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) meeting in San Diego1, highlighting the safety and efficacy data of the Globe PF System, which is currently under PMA review with the US FDA.

BancPlus Corporation, the holding company for BankPlus, today announced that on April 24, 2025, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of its common stock. The cash dividend is equivalent to an annualized dividend of $2.00 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2025.

Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) (“Summit,” “we,” or the “Company”) today noted that Akeso, Inc. (Akeso, HKEX Code: 9926.HK) announced that ivonescimab was approved by the Chinese Health Authorities, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), for a second indication based on the results of the Phase III clinical trial, HARMONi-2 or AK112-303. HARMONi-2 evaluated monotherapy ivonescimab against monotherapy pembrolizumab in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have positive PD-L1 expression. HARMONi-2 is a single region, multi-center, Phase III study conducted in China sponsored by Akeso with all relevant data exclusively generated, managed, and analyzed by Akeso.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa” (Superior) of Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal National Life Insurance Company. Both are life insurance operating companies of Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) [NASDAQ: PFG] and collectively referred to as Principal. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs of “a” (Excellent) of Principal Financial Services, Inc. and PFG, as well as the group’s Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the group’s Short-Term Issue Credit Rating (Short-Term IR). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the Long- and Short-Term IRs.) All companies are headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

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Hippocratic AI, the company that pioneered the first safety-focused generative AI healthcare agents, announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized startups for their excellence in workplace culture and sustainable growth through a rigorous evaluation that analyzed publicly available data and utilized multiple third-party data platforms to gather performance indicators that provide insights into employee experience and the company’s sustainability and growth since its inception.

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on June 24, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 6, 2025.

Longhorn Vaccines and Diagnostics, a One Health company developing vaccines and diagnostic tools for global public health and zoonosis concerns, presented new data at the World Vaccine Congress 2025 on LHNVD-303, the company's composite peptide vaccine for sepsis due to bacterial infections and its applications in inflammatory diseases. The World Vaccine Congress took place in Washington, D.C. from April 22-24.

AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “bbb” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Oregon Mutual Insurance Company and Western Protectors Insurance Company, which are domiciled in McMinnville, OR and collectively referred to as Oregon Mutual Group. The outlooks assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) (“Bragg” or the “Company”), a leading global B2B iGaming content and technology provider, today announced it has reached an agreement with its lenders, certain entities controlled by Doug Fallon, to repay USD 5 million of its outstanding USD 7 million secured promissory note and to extend the maturity of the remaining USD 2 million until June 6, 2025 (the “Note”).

This week, XPRIZE announced that Mati Carbon, a graduate of the AirMiners Launchpad accelerator program, as the winner of the $50M grand prize in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, the largest single incentive ever offered for climate innovation. The prize recognizes Mati Carbon’s enhanced rock weathering process, which converts atmospheric carbon dioxide into stable minerals while improving smallholder farmers’ yields and enhancing their livelihoods.

Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ: ZLAB; HKEX: 9688) will present new data from studies evaluating two of its internally developed, next-generation, investigational oncology therapies that it has global rights to, ZL-6201, a novel leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 15 (LRRC15) antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting multiple solid tumors, and ZL-1222, an innovative anti-PD-1/ interleukin-12 (IL-12) immunocytokine for cancer immunotherapy, during poster sessions at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago, Illinois this week. The data provide strong evidence supporting continued evaluation of both investigational therapies.

Reproductive Partners Medical Group (RPMG), a leading fertility clinic in Southern California and proud member of the Ivy Fertility network, has been honored with two city proclamations, from Beverly Hills and Westminster, recognizing National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). This recognition shines a spotlight on the impact of infertility and the need for increased awareness, support, and equitable access to fertility care.

Hyosung Americas, the leading provider of ATMs, urges all ATM owners to immediately implement critical security updates to protect their machines from evolving cyber threats that have affected multiple ATM networks across the industry.

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Agenus Inc. (Nasdaq: AGEN), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, today announced updated data from the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort of its ongoing Phase 1 study evaluating botensilimab (BOT) in combination with balstilimab (BAL). These findings are being presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The HCC cohort comprised patients with difficult-to-treat disease who had progressed following standard treatments, including approved immunotherapies.

Everen Specialty, a Bermuda-based (re)insurer for energy markets worldwide, today announced the appointment of Carla Greaves as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO).

Repare Therapeutics Inc. (“Repare” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RPTX), a leading clinical-stage precision oncology company, today announced the acceptance of two abstracts for mini-oral presentation and the acceptance of four abstracts for poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, taking place April 25-30, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.

Talus Bioscience, a technology-enabled therapeutics company, today announced new preclinical data from programs targeting transcription factors in chordoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and advanced prostate cancer. The data, presented at the 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, held April 25-30, support Talus Bio’s first-in-class approach to target previously undruggable transcription factors using regulome-scale discovery in live human cells.

Parabilis Medicines (formerly Fog Pharmaceuticals), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to creating extraordinary medicines for people living with cancer, is presenting preclinical data demonstrating first-in-industry targeted degradation of ERG at the 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, which begins today in Chicago, Illinois.

FORE Biotherapeutics, a registration stage biotherapeutics company dedicated to developing targeted therapies to treat patients with cancer, today presented new plixorafenib results from the Phase 1/2a clinical trial that demonstrate that circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) accurately detects BRAF mutations in tumor biopsies and change in variant allele frequency (VAF) of BRAF mutation in ctDNA may be a surrogate marker for monitoring disease. The data is being presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025, taking place April 25-30 in Chicago.

NextPoint Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company launching a new world of precision therapeutics through its leading scientific work on the novel B7-H7 axis, today announced it will present compelling data on NPX125, its lead B7-H7-targeting antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) with a proprietary novel linker technology, at the American Association for Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago.

CatalYm today announced the presentation of the first preclinical data demonstrating that the company’s clinical-stage antibody visugromab can improve the anti-tumor activity of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The data will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, taking place in Chicago, IL, April 25-30, 2025. The poster will highlight the potential of targeting Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF-15) to enhance the activity and overcome resistance to ADC therapies, which are increasingly used as frontline treatments in several solid tumor indications. The full abstract is available on the AACR Annual Meeting website.

Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering engineered cell and gene therapies, today announced the publication of 3 abstracts for poster presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025. In addition to a trial-in-progress study design update on the ongoing multicenter study Agni-01 (NCT06060613), Obsidian will share preclinical data from our cytoDRiVE® platform demonstrating spatiotemporal regulation of membrane-bound IL12 in syngeneic solid tumor models and preclinical data on OBX-115 TIL phenotype starting from NSCLC tumor tissue.

CDR-Life today announced the presentation of data for its novel T cell engager (TCE) programs at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025 in Chicago. The presentations showcase the company's proprietary M-gager® platform-derived TCE candidates, with a focus on CDR404, currently in Phase 1 clinical trials for MAGE-A4-positive solid tumors.

Experian® has been honored with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) Outstanding Performance Award for the second year in a row. The recognition underscores Experian’s dedication to reducing fraud and promoting unemployment insurance (UI) integrity through its effective use of the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES). The award was presented during NASWA’s annual SIDES Seminar in Salt Lake City.

Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC ("Nimbus Therapeutics" or "Nimbus"), a biotechnology company that designs and develops breakthrough medicines through its powerful computational drug discovery engine, today announced that its Phase 1/2 clinical trial of NDI-219216, the company's investigational non-covalent Werner syndrome helicase (WRN) inhibitor, is actively enrolling and dosing patients with advanced solid tumors.