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New data shows strong use of seated vehicles and 42% of rides taken by Access members as Denver rolls out new shared bike and scooter program Cargo bike Woman riding a cargo bike Mixed fleet Group of riders on an assortment of vehicles Denver, Colorado, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Images Today, Veo is sharing data from its first two months of operations in Denver, providing an early look at the city’s Shared Bike and Scooter Program following the transition to Veo as the city’s exclusive operator on May 1.  The data sheds new light on how Denver’s micromobility…

The 2026-2027 academic year kicks off with record enrollment, more graduate students, new faculty and an impressive lineup of Commencement speakers. HPU Back to School 1 High Point University welcomed its largest total enrollment with 6,561 students arriving for the new academic year. A packed crowd watched as HPU President Nido Qubein addressed the entire freshman class during Opening Convocation inside the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on Aug. 16, 2026. HPU Back to School 2 High Point University’s enrollment includes 1,760 new undergraduate and graduate students. New students made their way into the Nido and Mariana…

New research from MIT Sloan School of Management finds that financial incentives can motivate learning and support for climate mitigation policies Energy sector stocks New MIT Sloan School of Management research finds a new way to potentially increase support for climate mitigation policies, specifically, by providing access to trading energy sector stocks. Credit: Galeanu Mihai/iStock Cambridge, Mass., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Key MIT Sloan Findings: How can financial incentives promote learning and engagement with climate policies? MIT Sloan School of Management professors Michelle Hanlon, Namrata Kala, and Nemit Shroff found in their research that having a financial stake…

Finance executive brings more than 30 years of public-company, capital markets, M&A and operational leadership experience Mike Cogan, Chief Financial Officer at Morgan Li Morgan Li has appointed Mike Cogan as Chief Financial Officer following his time serving as Interim CFO. CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Morgan Li, a leading manufacturer of custom retail fixtures, branded environments, graphics and commercial furnishings, today announced the appointment of Mike Cogan as Chief Financial Officer. Cogan, who has served as Interim CFO, will permanently lead the company’s finance organization as Morgan Li continues to scale its business and invest…

Balance Cash details how real estate fund sponsors and GPs coordinate cash, reserves, and undeployed capital across funds, holding entities, and special-purpose vehicles, earning yield while preserving liquidity and clean per-entity reporting, without switching banks. Cash Management for Real Estate Funds & Sponsors | Balance How real estate fund sponsors earn yield on reserves and undeployed capital across vehicles, staying liquid, without switching banks. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Real estate fund sponsors and general partners are re-examining how they manage cash across their funds, as reserves and undeployed capital spread across many vehicles increasingly sit…

Primary Mortgage Market Survey® U.S. weekly average mortgage rates as of 08/20/2026 MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.65%. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined this week averaging 6.65%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “With a dip in rates providing modest relief for homebuyers, it’s important to remember borrowers can potentially save thousands by shopping around for the best mortgage rate.” News Facts The 30-year FRM averaged 6.65% as of August 20, 2026, down from…

Opportunities center on beverage and water filtration, wastewater infrastructure, construction additives and absorbents, with Asia-Pacific and marine sourcing gaining traction. Diatomite Market Share Of Wastewater Safely Treated In 2022 By Reg Diatomite Market Share Of Wastewater Safely Treated In 2022 By Reg Dublin, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Diatomite – Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Diatomite Market to Reach 2.74 Million Tons by 2031 as Filtration and Water Treatment Demand Accelerates The global diatomite market is projected to grow from 2.01 million tons in 2025 to 2.12…

Labor shortages and subsidies are accelerating mechanization, boosting compact tractors, precision sprayers, rentals, PAYG financing and digital services despite weak after-sales networks. Africa Agricultural Machinery Market Africa Agricultural Machinery Market Sales In Unit Tractors And Combine Harvesters South Africa 2020 2021 Africa Agricultural Machinery Market Africa Agricultural Machinery Market Sales In Unit Tractors And Combine Harvesters South Africa 2020 2021 Dublin, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Africa Agricultural Machinery – Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Africa Agricultural Machinery Market to Reach USD 4.59 Billion by 2031 as…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow holds a commanding, double-digit lead among decided voters, a new poll suggests, with just over two months to go until the municipal election. A new survey by Liaison Strategies shows Chow at 49 per cent, with Coun. Brad Bradford in second place at 38 per cent. Former federal minister and late entrant to the race Chris Alexander would receive 11 per cent of the vote if the election were held tomorrow.“The ballot has moved back toward a clearer Chow advantage,” David Valantin, principal at Liaison, said. Get…

Aging populations, chronic disease pipelines and high capex are driving biologics outsourcing. Opportunities span integrated services, fill-finish, analytics, microbial platforms and Asia-Pacific. Biologics Contract Development And Manufacturing Organization Cdmo Market Pharmaceutical Sales By Region In U S D Billion Global 2017 2021 Biologics Contract Development And Manufacturing Organization Cdmo Market Pharmaceutical Sales By Region In U S D Billion Global 2017 2021 Dublin, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Biologics CDMO – Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. USD 38.29 Billion by 2031, Growing at a 7.14% CAGR…