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AP Automation Spreads After Brex Guide — Aug 25, 2026A growing company’s accounts payable process often relies on ad hoc workarounds, so firms can benefit from a Brex-guided, six‑month rollout that sequences fixes before automation, optimizes approval logic, and tracks KPIs to avoid repeating past bottlenecks. Automation that integrates with ERP systems like NetSuite can scale AP by automating data capture, validation, and routing, addressing the reality that manual processes hinder growth and that ERP integration is highly prioritized by finance professionals.

Argan Revenue Up 61.5% to $384MBusiness — Aug 31, 2026Argan posted record Q2 revenue, gross margin, net income and adjusted EBITDA, with progress across its Power, Industrial and Teledata segments and a decline in project backlog. Across the other reports, Arbonia saw 2.3% organic revenue growth in H1 2026 with ERP-related EBITDA impact, AROBS delivered 36% revenue growth and a doubling of net profit in H1, Argo Gold turned to a net profit in the first half, and Argo Corporation posted a sharp rise in Q2 sales with a swing to net income for the six months.

Black Titan Plans Indonesia, Singapore ExpansionBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Black Titan Corporation (BTTC) outlines a Southeast Asia–focused growth strategy funded by cash reserves, expanding operations in Indonesia and strengthening its Singapore commercial hub with additional hiring, product diversification, and investment in staff development to scale its HCM and ERP offerings. The company emphasizes disciplined capital deployment and maintaining working capital to support regional expansion as it positions itself for long-term growth across Southeast Asia.

Atturra Reports FY26 EBITDA In Line, Plans AIBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Atturra reported FY26 unaudited uEBITDA of A$30–30.5 million in line with guidance, with revenue of A$348–352 million due to June revenue-recognition timing and a one-off non-cash goodwill impairment of A$20–25 million, yet delivered a return to positive 2H cash flow of A$22–23 million and about A$9 million for the full year. The company signaled a shift to organic growth in FY27 with accelerated investments in AI, ERP and Scholarion, aiming to strengthen recurring revenue and capital discipline, a stance that has helped share-price momentum despite accounting adjustments.

UK Watchdog Proposes Google Search Choices Including AI — 7hU.K. CMA would require Google to show Android and Chrome users a search-provider choice at setup and yearly, with ChatGPT and Perplexity eligible if they meet safety rules.

Chris Dalton Forcing these choice screens every year feels unnecessary since most people will just stick with what they already use.

Tech Giants Intensify AI Chip CompetitionTech — 3dThe enterprise AI hardware race is intensifying as Windows dominates desktops, Apple pushes on-device AI, and Nvidia-backed Grok 4.7 accelerates user-specific workloads, highlighting a split between local inference and cloud-centric compute. Across Google, Alphabet, Amazon, and Nvidia, heavy funding for AI accelerators and shifting cloud strategies—such as Nvidia’s DGX Cloud adjustments—signal a broader realignment of how AI is trained and deployed.

AI power BoomFinance — 4dBoom Supersonic is turning its Symphony engine core into 42 MW Superpower natural-gas turbines for AI data centers, locking in over $1.25B in orders to help fund its airliner.

UNICEF report says 1.5 million Pakistani children faced online sexual abuse — 2dUNICEF: about 1.5 million Pakistani children aged 12-17 faced online sexual abuse in one year; 85% of perpetrators were known to them and 71% told no one.

Dana Whitfield One and a half million children in a single year is unacceptable and demands stronger online protections at home.

Fulton Sheen Beatification Set for Sept. 24Good News — Sep 14, 2026Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification in St. Louis on Sept. 24 is framed as the culmination of a lifetime of priestly service, scholarly achievement, and a steadfast daily Holy Hour that underpinned his teaching and public impact; observers credit his influence on American Catholic life, including his TV ministry and writings, while supporters emphasize his heroic virtue and enduring spiritual legacy.

Liverpool Extend Unbeaten Start, Beat Bournemouth 1-0 — 4dAlexander Isak's 57th-minute strike earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Bournemouth, keeping them unbeaten early in the season. The game also saw Andoni Iraola make his first return to Bournemouth since leaving, with both sides reflecting on recent form and tactical adjustments.

Rachel Meyers Iraola's old team showed why they are struggling, unable to test Liverpool enough.

Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez Earns Week 1 Team HonorsSports — 6dChristian Gonzalez’s record-setting extension has cemented him as one of the NFL’s top-paid cornerbacks as he prepares for a challenging matchup against DK Metcalf in Week 1. The Patriots’ historic cornerback lineage underpins expectations, and Gonzalez already earned strong PFF praise for his Week 1 performance, signaling he’s living up to the mega-salary.

Interpol silver notice helps 82 countries identify 36 million euros in assets — 5dInterpol rolled out the Silver Notice to let 196 member states share information to locate and seize criminals' assets—cash, crypto, cars, property and more—with 82 countries already identifying at least €36 million in illicit wealth through trials. The first notice was requested by Italy for a mafia member, and officials say the system, trialed since January 2025 and set for full adoption in Hong Kong in November, will enhance cross-border cooperation and recover a larger share of hidden funds.

Salesforce Unveils Koa and AIforce at Dreamforce — Sep 11, 2026Salesforce stock rose ahead of Dreamforce as the company spotlighted its AI workbench, including Agentforce with a governance layer and a high-growth path toward enterprise AI, while unveiling Claudeforce with Anthropic to deepen AI integrations. The launch of Slackforce Surfaces and related AI offerings, along with Agentforce surpassing $1 billion in ARR and AI/data ARR at $3.4 billion, underscores a rapid expansion of the AI-enabled platform and keeps investors focused on earnings outlook and strategic partnerships.

Wichita Police Investigate Woman Found Dead in Suitcase — 5dWichita police are investigating a homicide after a 67-year-old woman, later identified as Lorretta M. Moody, was found dead inside a suitcase delivered to Fire Station 22 by two men; investigators are working to determine how the woman and the two individuals are connected and to establish a timeline, with no arrests announced and no threat to the public. Authorities have not released Moody’s name initially and are awaiting fingerprint confirmation to confirm identity, as they canvass the neighborhood and interview witnesses.

Christmas Retailer Gordon Companies Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — 6dGordon Companies, the Buffalo-area owner of Christmas Central, Christmas.com, Northlight and Pool Central, filed for Chapter 11 in the Western District of New York with estimated assets and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million and 200–999 creditors, including FedEx and UPS. The move follows years of operational and legal challenges tied to an underperforming inventory system, and the company says it will continue to operate during restructuring as retailers brace for a cautious holiday season.

Interparfums Extends Roberto Cavalli Fragrance Rights Through 2046 — 5dInterparfums is extending its global Cavalli fragrance license with Marquee Brands for 20 years, pushing Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli into broader global distribution through 2046 and reinforcing the brand’s prestige fragrance strategy. At the same time, the company inks an exclusive India distribution deal with Global SS Beauty Brands to bring its portfolio of prestige fragrances to Indian consumers and expand market presence in a key growth market.

Nike’s S&P 100 exit fuels speculation over possible Dow removal — 6dNike faces renewed risk of being dropped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average as it exits the S&P 100, with its price-weighted weight at about 0.4% and a share price near $36 making it the smallest Dow component and underperforming the market; analysts say removal odds are rising amid weak sales, slowing innovation, and fierce competition, though the Dow has no fixed removal rule and historically the lowest-weighted stock is often targeted.

Federal Data Flags 500 Colleges’ Loan Nonpayment — Sep 16, 2026Federal data show about 500 colleges where at least 40% of recent loan borrowers aren’t repaying, a pattern concentrated in for-profit schools amid calls for greater accountability and potential revenue cuts for underperformers. At the same time, the nonprofit sector is expanding its role by providing substantial liquidity, grants, and free access programs to stabilize higher-ed financing, highlighting a debate over value and oversight in the for-profit sector.

Engineer Book Offers New Take on Biblical Red Sea Crossing — Sep 16, 2026Jeffrey Donlin’s book A Highway in the Midst argues for a miraculous formation of dry ground during the Red Sea crossing, reinterpreting the Hebrew term Chomah to emphasize a defensive barrier rather than a vertical wall and challenging traditional readings of the Exodus. Drawing on engineering analysis and linguistic study, the work invites reevaluation of the miracle and its description.

Rachel Meyers An engineer breaking down the dry ground formation adds practical detail that makes the event feel less like pure legend.

Axelera AI Launches Europa, Secures AI Factory Contracts — Sep 15, 2026Axelera AI unveiled Europa, its second-generation AI Processing Unit aimed at enterprise servers and AI factories, and has already secured tens of millions in contracts while building a broad ecosystem with partners like Dell and Supermicro. The company touts a growing 600-plus customer base, strong performance-per-watt, and a strategy to enable production AI in controlled, secure environments amid rising cloud costs and the demand for secure data sovereignty.

Nicole Hardy Tens of millions in contracts plus ties to Dell and Supermicro should help them scale Europa beyond the 600 customers they already have.

Sempra Signs First South American LNG Deal with Petrobras — Sep 14, 2026Petrobras has signed a 20-year LNG offtake with Sempra Infrastructure for about 0.8 million tonnes per year from Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 in Texas, making Petrobras the first South American buyer in Sempra’s LNG portfolio. The deal supports Phase 2’s expansion to roughly 26 Mtpa of capacity by 2030–2031, alongside existing contracts with ConocoPhillips, JERA, and EQT that underpin the project’s financing.

Dana Whitfield million tonnes a year is modest volume but it opens the door for more South American buyers if prices stay competitive.

Iconic Diana 'Revenge Dress' Set for Auction — Sep 10, 2026The 1994 'revenge dress' worn by Princess Diana at the Serpentine Gallery has enduring cultural significance as a bold public rebuke to Prince Charles’s infidelity and a lasting influence on fashion. Sotheby’s will auction the gown in New York this December, after a London display and a global tour, with an estimated price of $150,000–$300,000 and proceeds benefiting charity.

IAG Completes €500 Million Buyback ProgramFinance — Sep 11, 2026ICG Enterprise Trust repurchased 15,000 of its own shares at 1,431 pence and now holds 3,159,402 shares in treasury with 60,394,790 shares in issue (excluding treasury), under its long-term buyback authority. International Consolidated Airlines Group completed its second €500 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to €1 billion under a €1.5 billion capital-return plan, with 97,747,488 shares in treasury awaiting cancellation (about 2.12% of issued capital).

California Grapes Add Color And Flavor To Fall Meals Drinks And Snacks — Sep 13, 2026Multiple fall entertaining pieces position California grapes as a versatile centerpiece for seasonally themed gatherings, pairing them with roasted chicken dishes and cocktail ideas. The guides offer practical tips—from freezing grapes for drinks to making pickled grapes—to enhance appetizers, entrées and beverages.

Sam Okafor Pickled grapes might work on a cheese board but pairing them with roasted chicken sounds like too much tang for my taste.