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The number of people aged 100 years or more in Japan surpassed 100,000 for the first time, according to newly released government figures. Japan’s Health and Welfare Ministry statistics released Tuesday confirmed the milestone, showing that Japan now has 107,677 centenarians, up 7,914 from the previous year. Of the people over 100, 13,379 are male and 94,298 are female, meaning women made up about 88 per cent of the total.The figures were released on Sept. 15, known in Japan as Respect the Aged Day, when centenarians are honoured by the government with a letter from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and…

Beta Bionics, Inc. (BBNX) Securities Class Action Hagens Berman Highlights Lawsuit Targeting Beta Bionics, Inc. (BBNX) Over Alleged Misleading Statements SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beta Bionics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBNX) faces a securities class action, which seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of the company’s common stock between July 30, 2025 and February 24, 2026. The lawsuit follows a series of surprise revelations about the FDA’s concerns over company’s automated insulin delivery system (“iLet”), each of which sent the price of Beta Bionics shares sharply lower. National shareholders rights firm Hagens Berman is…

New guidance translates climate risks into actionable engineering design strategies for U.S. water utilities Climate-Resilient Engineering Design Guidance for the Water Sector Water Utility Climate Alliance, Brown and Caldwell Release Industry-First Climate-Resilient Design Guidance for Water Infrastructure WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water utilities across the United States now have access to a first-of-its-kind resource to help them design infrastructure for a changing climate. Released by the Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA) and Brown and Caldwell, the Climate-Resilient Engineering Design Guidance for the Water Sector provides practical, industry-ready strategies to address rising risks from extreme weather…

York Space Systems Inc. (YSS) Securities Class Action Hagens Berman Highlights Lawsuit Targeting York Space Systems Inc. (YSS) Over Alleged Misleading Statements SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP alerts investors in York Space Systems, Inc. (NYSE: YSS) of the pending federal securities class action lawsuit and the upcoming October 30, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. The securities class action, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, covers: All persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired York common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in…

From premium rice cookers and cookware to newly launched bidets and water purifiers, CUCKOO offers savings across kitchen and home essentials Happy Chuseok, Falling for You Sale Happy Chuseok, Falling for You Sale Cerritos, California, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Chuseok bringing families and friends together around the table, CUCKOO is celebrating the Korean harvest festival with its “Happy Chuseok, Falling for You Sale” promotion, running September 15–28, 2026. The seasonal event features savings on popular rice cookers and cookware, as well as special offers on CUCKOO’s newest home lifestyle products.  During the promotion, customers can enjoy special…

AerSale Leases Boeing 757-200PCF Freighter to Jupiter Jet A Boeing 757-200PCF freighter leased by AerSale (NASDAQ: ASLE) to Jupiter Jet, a Kazakhstan-based cargo airline, to support the carrier’s expanding regional and international freight operations. MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AerSale Corporation (NASDAQ: ASLE), a leading global supplier of aftermarket commercial aircraft, engines, and proprietary engineered solutions, today announced the lease of a Boeing 757-200PCF aircraft to Jupiter Jet, a Kazakhstan-based cargo airline expanding its regional and international freight operations. The 757-200PCF offers an ideal combination of payload capability, operating economics and range, making it well suited for express…

Downtown marker commemorates the Arkansas River passage of Cherokee and Seminole removal detachments through Jefferson County John Horse & John Ross Marker Signs Horse-Ross Route Trail of Tears Markers at Jefferson County Courthouse (Pine Bluff, Arkansas) Ivan Whitfied, County Judge gives Trail of Tears Remarks Ivan Whitfied, Jefferson County (Interim) County Judge gives closing remarks at the Trail of Tears Day of Rememberence. Pine Bluff (Arkansas), Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Wednesday, Sept. 16, “National Trail of Tears Remembrance Day,” the National Park Service, the Arkansas Trail of Tears Association and the City of Pine Bluff will unveil a…

Is Your Will Still Valid?TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling has consumers questioning if their will is still valid. The ruling in Anroop v. Naqvi invalidated a will due to a lawyer’s potential conflict of interest. It reversed a lower court’s decision and sparked intense debate among estate lawyers across the country. Toronto lawyer Kim Gale, who represents a beneficiary under the will, has applied for leave to appeal the case to the Supreme Court of Canada. “The Court of Appeal’s decision currently stands as a precedent that standard business relationships, such…

The organization recognizes Lument’s sustained volunteer service, resident engagement and shared commitment to expanding access to affordable senior housing Lument Award Left to right: Dale Giffey, Director – Housing Production Group, Angie Bryan Walker, Asset Manager, Susan DiMickele, President & CEO – National Church Residences. DUBLIN, Ohio and NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lument and National Church Residences announced today that Lument has been named National Church Residences’ 2026 Corporate National Volunteer of the Year, recognizing the company’s exceptional commitment to enhancing the lives of older adults and supporting communities through meaningful volunteer service. Since launching their…

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Entrepreneur and real estate investor Grant Cardone doesn’t believe most people are living up to their potential. He says he spent years confronting fear and loss before finding answers that set him on a path of success in the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard. “You have to believe in a bigger potential than you have right now. This is what all successful people do,” Cardone said, speaking at an event in Los Angeles. He says it took him decades and a string of personal losses…