OX Security Launches OX Cloud, Redefining Cloud Security for the Agentic Era

OX Cloud introduces a new class of cloud security built for AI agents that access data, call tools and take action – with real-time visibility into what they can reach, what they are doing and when they cross intended boundaries

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OX Security today launched OX Cloud, a next-generation cloud security solution built for the agentic era. OX Cloud is designed for a new class of active, dynamic risks created by AI agents operating in the cloud. Its AI-native capabilities include AI Detection and Response (AIDR) and Agentic Attack Surface Management (AASM), giving security teams real-time visibility into AI agents, models and MCP servers — what they can reach, what they are doing and when they act outside intended boundaries.

Security for a Cloud That Runs Agents

Cloud environments no longer just run infrastructure. They run agents.

AI agents increasingly operate in production with identities and permissions, access sensitive data and infrastructure, call tools and take actions autonomously. This creates a new class of active, dynamic risk that traditional cloud security was not built to address.

Traditional cloud security provides critical visibility into infrastructure risk, including misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, exposed assets and excessive permissions. But knowing what exists and how it is configured does not tell security teams what an AI agent is actually doing inside the environment. An agent can call a tool it shouldn't, a model can access data it shouldn't touch, or an MCP server can operate outside its intended scope.

OX Cloud delivers the comprehensive capabilities organizations expect from a modern CNAPP, then extends cloud security to this new AI attack surface. AIDR detects and governs AI activity across cloud and runtime environments in real time. Agentic Attack Surface Management discovers AI agents, models, MCP servers and non-human identities and maps what they can reach, exposing hidden access and risky behavior.

OX Cloud also provides comprehensive CNAPP coverage, including Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Kubernetes Security Posture Management (KSPM), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), runtime vulnerability detection, cloud inventory and graph-based attack path analysis. Reachability-based prioritization filters out risks that cannot actually be reached, while alerts open into evidence showing who or what acted, what they touched and what else they could have reached.

"Cloud security was built to understand infrastructure – what's running, how it's configured and where it's vulnerable. But AI agents don't just sit in your environment. They act," said Neatsun Ziv, cofounder and CEO of OX Security. "Once AI can call tools, access data and take actions autonomously, knowing what exists is no longer enough. Security teams need to know what it's doing. OX Cloud was built for this new reality."

Availability

OX Cloud is available now to existing and new OX Security customers.

About OX Security

OX Security is the first AI-native application security platform built to secure software from prompt to production runtime. Its platform includes VibeSec, OX Code, OX Cloud and OX Agentic Pentester, giving security teams a unified system for securing AI-driven development, applications and cloud environments.

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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, the global digital upskilling platform, along with Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Executive Education, has launched Build With LLMs: From Context Engineering to Multi-Agent Systems, an 8-week live online program designed to help technical professionals develop the skills to build modern LLM-powered applications and multi-agent systems.

As organizations move from experimenting with generative AI to deploying it across products, platforms, and workflows, the skills required to work with AI are evolving. Effective prompting is only one part of the equation. Building reliable AI applications increasingly requires professionals who can engineer context, ground models in trusted information, connect them to external tools, orchestrate agents, and evaluate systems for reliability and security.

The demand for these capabilities is already taking shape. According to Deloitte's 2026 State of AI report, nearly three in four companies (74%) expect to use multi-agent systems at least moderately within the next two years, while 85% expect to customize AI agents to fit the unique needs of their businesses. As organizations expand their use of multi-agent systems, the ability to engineer systems that can reason, retrieve information, use tools, coordinate tasks, and operate reliably is becoming increasingly important.

The new program reflects this shift. Developed and delivered by Carnegie Mellon University faculty, it takes learners through a structured progression from LLM foundations and context engineering to reasoning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), tool calling, Model Context Protocol (MCP), multi-agent system design, AI reliability and security. Through weekly live online sessions, hands-on projects, case studies, and capstone projects, learners apply these concepts to building and evaluating LLM-powered systems.

Commenting on the program, Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO, Simplilearn, said, "As AI moves from experimentation into real-world applications, the next opportunity lies not simply in using AI, but in building systems that can deliver meaningful outcomes reliably and securely. Through our partnership with Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Executive & Professional Education, we are bringing together research-informed learning and hands-on engineering to help technical professionals develop the capabilities needed to build the next generation of LLM-powered applications."

The program is designed around hands-on practice. Learners will work with technologies and frameworks including Model Context Protocol, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, OpenAI, Hugging Face, GitHub, and others. Course-end projects include an MCP-powered order assistant with human approval, a multi-agent RFP response system, and a secure AI copilot tested through red-teaming. The program also includes four capstone projects focused on real-world applications such as secure RAG-powered agents, AI assistants for small-business support, AI-powered IT and HR helpdesks, and campus policy support.

Ram Konduru, Director Executive & Professional Education, Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, said, "The program is designed for software engineers, machine learning engineers, AI practitioners, data scientists and analysts, and technical product leaders seeking to build expertise in modern LLM applications.

Learners are expected to have working knowledge of Python and machine learning fundamentals. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a verified digital certificate of completion from Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Executive & Professional Education."

About Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Executive Education

At Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science Executive Education, we provide the skills and tools necessary to solve real-world technical problems by equipping the next generation of technology leaders with the experience, insights, and novel solutions developed by our community of computer science experts. From custom training programs to online individualized learning, our cutting-edge programming - backed by faculty who pioneered the field - takes your skill set to the next level, giving you the tools to tackle your organization's next technological challenge.

About Simplilearn

Founded in 2010, Simplilearn, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a global leader in digital upskilling, enabling learners across the globe with access to world-class training for individuals and businesses. Simplilearn offers live classes each month across 150+ countries, impacting over 15 million learners worldwide. Its programs are designed and delivered in collaboration with world-renowned universities, top corporations, and leading industry bodies. From early-career professionals to managers, executives, small businesses, and large enterprises, Simplilearn's role-based, skill-focused, industry-recognized, and globally relevant training programs provide ideal upskilling solutions for diverse career or business goals.

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- BC.GAME team to attend SBC Summit in Lisbon at D206

- BC Engine to be a major focus for the team as it highlights how its rewards ecosystem is helping to drive player engagement and retention

- Sportsbook, casino and wider platform strategy set to be key areas of discussion

BELIZE CITY, Belize, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BC.GAME - the award-winning global online entertainment platform - will make its return to Lisbon in a few weeks time for this year's SBC Summit, as the company looks to build on its vision for future international growth.

Throughout the event, BC.GAME will be discussing the continued evolution of BC Engine, its rewards ecosystem which applies a crypto staking-inspired model to reward distribution.

Launched in April 2026, players can earn $BC - BC.Game's USD-pegged token - by placing bets via the BC.GAME platform. The system then distributes rewards to players based on their holdings, creating an ongoing participation mechanism linked to the wider ecosystem performance.

Throughout the event, the BC.GAME team will also be spotlighting its sports betting offering at Booth D206, showcasing its coverage across major global sporting events, esports competitions and regional markets.

Taking place at Feira Internacional de Lisboa from 29 September to 1 October, SBC Summit will bring together operators, suppliers and other stakeholders from across the global betting and gaming industry.

For BC.GAME, SBC Summit will provide an opportunity to bring those different strands of its growth strategy together, with conversations spanning product development, market expansion, sportsbook, casino and potential commercial partnerships.

Adrian Chen, Senior Legal Counsel at BC.GAME, said: "SBC Summit is one of the biggest events in the iGaming calendar, providing a great opportunity to meet with partners, exchange ideas and participate in fruitful conversations about where the sector is heading over the next 12 months.

"BC.GAME has continued to evolve significantly, both in terms of our product offering and our ambitions across international markets. Attending SBC Summit gives us a fantastic opportunity to share more about that journey and, importantly, to hear from partners about the opportunities and challenges that they are facing around the world.

"We're looking forward to meeting industry colleagues in Lisbon and exploring how we can work together as BC.GAME enters its next phase of development."

BC.GAME has recently expanded its offering across major global sports, esports and regional markets, while its integration of BETBY into BC Engine earlier this year has further strengthened its sportsbook ecosystem.

About BC.GAME

BC.GAME was launched in 2017 as a crypto-focused online entertainment platform and today offers a mix of casino games, sports and esports content to an international audience. The platform supports deposits and withdrawals in a wide range of digital assets, alongside selected traditional methods, and incorporates mechanisms such as provably fair verification and token-based rewards. With the Best Crypto Casino title at the SiGMA Central Europe Awards 2025, BC.GAME further consolidates its position as a long-term player in the crypto entertainment segment.

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Sep 16, 2026, 07:11 ET

New Survey: 45% of Facial Plastic Surgeons Report More Female Patients Citing Menopause When Seeking Treatment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As October's Menopause Awareness Month brings increased attention to the emotional and physical effects women experience during midlife, new data from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the largest association of facial plastic surgeons in the world, highlights a shift in the aesthetic consultation room: women are increasingly referencing menopause and perimenopause when discussing facial aging and treatment options.

According to the AAFPRS 2025 annual member survey, 45% of facial plastic surgeons indicate that more female patients are referencing menopause or perimenopause as a reason for treatment, a significant increase from 28% in 2024.

"Menopause can bring noticeable changes to the skin and face, and patients are increasingly making that connection when they come in for a consultation," says double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Brissett, President of the AAFPRS and Division Chief, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Houston Methodist. "What we are seeing is a greater willingness to talk openly about those effects and to ask what is happening, what is normal, and what options may exist. Our goal is to empower women with knowledge and help them navigate this life stage with confidence."

Hormonal changes during menopause can affect skin thickness, elasticity, hydration and collagen production, while changes in facial volume and texture may also become more noticeable. For some women, that can translate to increased skin laxity, dryness, changes in facial contours or an overall feeling that their face is changing more quickly than it once did. The degree and timing of these effects can vary considerably from person to person, underscoring the importance of recognizing that no two patients experience menopause in exactly the same way.

"For facial plastic surgeons, the important part of this conversation is understanding the patient's concerns in the context of her overall health and where she is in the menopause transition," says Dr. Brissett. "There is no single way that menopause affects the face, and there is no single approach to addressing those concerns. A thoughtful consultation should begin with listening and understanding the patient's goals."

The AAFPRS encourages women considering an aesthetic treatment to discuss their concerns with a qualified, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. The AAFPRS and its members also emphasize that appearance is only one part of the menopause experience. Women experiencing symptoms or concerns related to menopause should speak with their appropriate healthcare providers about their overall health and individual needs.

ABOUT THE AAFPRS:

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the world's largest specialty association for facial plastic surgery. It represents more than 2,200 facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons throughout the world. The AAFPRS is a National Medical Specialty Society of the American Medical Association (AMA) and holds official seats in both the AMA House of Delegates and the American College of Surgeons board of governors. AAFPRS members are board certified surgeons whose focus is surgery of the face, head, and neck (inclusive of Rhinoplasty and Facial Rejuvenation). More information at www.AAFPRS.org.

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Natural Grocers' good4u® Crew will kick off the festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, its local food bank partner, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Fox City Chamber and store leadership. Doors will open promptly at 8:27 a.m., welcoming customers to a celebratory shopping experience.

"We're thrilled to open our doors in Appleton and welcome the communities of the Fox Valley to Natural Grocers," said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers. "This location allows us to better serve individuals and families seeking affordable organic groceries, free nutrition education and high-quality products that meet our rigorous standards. Following the opening of our Lake Geneva store earlier this year, we're grateful for the opportunity to continue growing in Wisconsin and building meaningful connections in communities that value health, affordability and friendly service."

GRAND OPENING EVENTS – FREEBIES, DISCOUNTS AND SWEEPSTAKES

Grand Opening festivities at the new Appleton, WI location include:

- Sept. 30: Mystery Gift Cards for the first 150 customers – Be among the first in line and receive a Natural Grocers mystery gift card (values range from $5 to $500).[i]

- Sept. 30: Free Natural Grocers Hand-Crafted Ecuadorian Drawstring Backpack Bag ($30 value) – The first 500 shoppers will receive a unique, hand-crafted bag, woven in collaboration with artisans in Peguche, Ecuador.[ii]

- Sept. 30: Prize Wheel – Spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. for a chance to win great prizes.[iii]

- Sept. 30-Oct. 14: Grand Opening Sweepstakes – Customers have the chance to win fabulous prizes, including an Aventon e-bike (valued at $1,400), a $500 Natural Grocers gift card and more. Entry forms will be available at the store.[iv]

- Sept. 30-Oct. 31: Up to 50% off Natural Grocers' Even More AffordableSM Prices on premium-quality products from every department, including 100% USDA-certified Organic Gala Apples ($1.69/lb), Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Cheese Shreds and Slices ($2.99 each), Bacon and Bacon Alternatives ($2.99/pkg, excludes Canadian Bacon), GT's Synergy® Kombucha ($2.79/16 oz) and Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt ($1.99/each).[v]

{N}POWER® MEMBERSHIP

As part of Natural Grocers' "Even More AffordableSM Prices!" campaign, customers can join {N}power, the company's free rewards program, to access exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits and other members-only features.*

- Sept. 30-Oct. 31: {N}power members will receive exclusive pricing on items such as select free-range eggs ($2.99 each, one dozen/limit 2), Kerrygold™ Irish Butter Sticks ($4.99/8 oz), Natural Grocers Brand Organic Canned Beans (4/$5, 15.5 oz, excludes green beans), Zevia® Zero-Sugar Sodas ($4.99/6 pack) and Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($8.99/16.9 oz).[vi]

*Customers can also download and sign into the free App to join the program.[vii]

STORE FEATURES AND THE NATURAL GROCERS EXPERIENCE

Serving communities with a wide range of natural and organic options since 1955, Natural Grocers will support Appleton and the surrounding communities with world-class customer service from its knowledgeable and dedicated good4u Crew, healthy recipes for all diets and high product standards.

The company, ever conscious of its environmental impact, has upgraded the new space using sustainable building features and energy-saving innovations, such as non-toxic building materials and 100% LED lighting. The store will feature a contemporary layout for an efficient, yet friendly checkout experience.

Customers can also expect:

- Environmentally Thoughtful Products and Practices: From checkouts free from single-use bags, to organic, non-GMO and Always Affordable Natural Grocers brand products and ecologically thoughtful in-store features, the company focuses on a mutually beneficial relationship with nature.

- Always Affordable Prices: Access high-quality organic and natural groceries including 100% pasture-based dairy products and free-range eggs, 100% non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods, and household essentials at an Always Affordable Price. Natural Grocers also prioritizes humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats.

- Always 100% Organic Produce: Rest easy knowing Natural Grocers' organic produce is free from cross contamination with conventional/GMO items and grown without synthetic pesticides.

- Body Care That Cares Back: Natural Grocers' high standards prioritize natural, innovative and ethical body care products that deliver results without compromise.

- A Super-Sized Supplement Department: With over 6,000 products, Natural Grocers offers a large selection of vitamins and supplements, with the vast majority (over 80%) manufactured in third-party Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified facilities.

- A Commitment to Crew: Natural Grocers is passionate about ensuring that its employees can live a healthy, balanced life. The Company is committed to positively impacting Crew's physical, emotional and financial well-being with free nutrition education programs, excellent benefits and access to the highest quality, affordably priced products. To learn more about Natural Grocers' "Commitment to Crew" and its Five Founding Principles, click here.

- Coming Soon: Nutritional Health Coaching: Customers will have direct access to personalized assistance throughout their health journeys with an onsite Nutritional Health Coach. Click here to learn more.

FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN AND NATURAL GROCERS

As part of its commitment to the Appleton community, Natural Grocers will support Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin through its Bring Your Own Bag Program, donating five cents for every shopping trip in which customers use their own reusable bags. The program encourages sustainable shopping practices while also helping support the organization's mission to serving neighbors facing hunger across 35 counties.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the largest hunger relief organization in the state of Wisconsin, with food banks in Milwaukee and Appleton. In collaboration with nearly 600 pantry partners and trusted community-based programs, the organization provides nutritious, high-quality, and culturally relevant food to neighbors facing hunger across its expansive footprint.  

"We're very grateful to Natural Grocers for their generosity and for being a committed partner in helping address food insecurity," said Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin President and CEO, Monique Kelley. "When businesses and communities come together to support their neighbors, we can reach more people with the food they need and help ensure no one has to face hunger alone."

- To learn more or get involved with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, visit feedingamericawi.org.

- Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers' Commitment to Community and its Bring Your Own Bag Program, benefiting Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

- Learn more about Natural Grocers by visiting naturalgrocers.com.

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- For media inquiries contact [email protected].

ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE

Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products and dietary supplements. The grocery products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its Five Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew." In fiscal year 2025, the Company invested more than $16 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, Natural Grocers has 174 stores in 22 states. Visit naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.

[i] Quantity limited to first 150 customers in line at Natural Grocers' Appleton, WI location. No rain checks. Limit one gift card per customer 18 years or older. Valid 9/30/2026 only. Void where prohibited by law. 

[ii] Quantity limited to first 500 shoppers at Natural Grocers' Appleton, WI location. No rain checks. Limit one per customer, 18 years or older. Valid 9/30/2026 only. Void where prohibited by law.

[iii] Prize wheel available at Natural Grocers' Appleton, WI location. No purchase necessary. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Valid 9/30/2026, 12 p.m-5 p.m. only, while supplies last.

[iv] No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal respondents of the following states who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry: AZ, AR, CO, CO, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WY. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes valid only at Appleton, WI location, starting on 9/30/2026 and ending on 10/14/2026. For official rules and complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

[v] Offer only valid 9/30/2026 to 10/31/2026. Offer is redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers' Appleton, WI location, and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks.

Following its sponsorship of the Spring Business Expo, the Deerfield Beach roofing company signs on as a major sponsor of the upcoming golf tournament and the Fall Business Expo

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aastro Roofing, a licensed and award-winning roofing company serving Broward and Palm Beach counties for over 11 years, is proud to announce a growing partnership with the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. Building on its recent sponsorship of the Chamber's Spring Business Expo, Aastro has committed to serving as a major sponsor of the Chamber's upcoming golf tournament and as a sponsor of the Fall Business Expo later this year.

The expanding relationship reflects Aastro Roofing's ongoing commitment to investing in the South Florida business community and supporting the organizations that help local companies connect, grow, and thrive. As one of the region's most active business networks, the Boca Chamber brings together hundreds of local professionals through its events throughout the year.

"The Boca Chamber does incredible work bringing our local business community together, and we wanted to do more than just show up — we wanted to invest in it," said Jason Blair, Owner of Aastro Roofing. "Sponsoring the Spring Expo was just the beginning. Backing the golf tournament and the Fall Expo lets us build real, lasting relationships with the people and businesses that make this area great. That's what community is all about."

Aastro Roofing's sponsorships will give the company a presence at some of the Chamber's most anticipated events of the year, providing opportunities to connect with fellow business owners, community leaders, and area residents. The company sees its involvement as a natural extension of its longstanding dedication to the neighborhoods it serves across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Aastro Roofing holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has earned Top Rated status on both Angi (formerly Angie's List) and Google. To learn more about Aastro Roofing and its community involvement, visit www.aastroroofing.com.

ABOUT AASTRO ROOFING

Aastro Roofing is a fully licensed roofing and general contracting company based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, proudly serving homeowners and businesses across Broward and Palm Beach counties for over 11 years. Holding both a Florida Roofing License and General Contractor License, Aastro delivers expert roof installations, replacements, and repairs with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The company is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating and carries Top Rated status on Angi and Google. For more information, visit www.aastroroofing.com or call (561) 409-3280.

MEDIA CONTACT

Jason Blair, Owner

Aastro Roofing

Phone: (561) 409-3280

Website: www.aastroroofing.com 

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DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Koya Medical ("Koya"), a medical technology company advancing evidence-based therapies for vascular disease, has announced that it will hold private meetings at the BofA Healthcare Trailblazers Private Company Conference in Boston, MA on September 23, 2026.

Andy Doraiswamy (CEO) and Damian Rippole (CFO) will highlight the company's commercial momentum for its vascular portfolio—including Dayspring® non-pneumatic compression treatment for chronic edema—and share progress on its vascular pipeline and ongoing clinical research.

About Koya Medical

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dallas, Koya Medical is a medical technology company developing a portfolio of evidence-based treatments designed to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience in vascular disease.

Learn more at www.koyamedical.com and follow Koya on LinkedIn.

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- The TRUBAR x Cha Cha Matcha partnership introduces a limited-edition Love You So Cha Cha Matcha protein bar, custom PB&J Matcha drink, and TRUBAR Protein Cold Foam at participating Cha Cha Matcha locations nationwide.

- TRUBAR's Love You So Cha Cha Matcha protein bar pairs a white chocolate coating with sweet green tea matcha notes, bringing Cha Cha Matcha's signature flavor to TRUBAR's dessert-inspired, 100% plant-based protein bars.

- The collaboration launches with an event at Cha Cha Matcha's Flatiron location (NYC) on September 19, featuring exclusive merch, a golden-ticket giveaway for a year of free TRUBAR, and limited-edition collection items while supplies last.

- To extend the TRU Matcha Experience beyond the café, fans can also enjoy a complimentary class at The Bar Method for themselves and a friend.

MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Matcha has officially moved beyond a morning pick-me-up, becoming an everyday ritual for a new generation of consumers, while protein has evolved from a fitness-focused ingredient into a part of everyday routines. TRUBAR, the female-founded protein bar brand known for making better-for-you snacking feel indulgent, and Cha Cha Matcha, the cult-favorite matcha café, are teaming up to bring protein and matcha together in a collaboration designed to be functional, craveable and anything but boring. The partnership introduces a limited-edition Love You So Cha Cha Matcha protein bar available at nationwide retailers, along with the PB&J Matcha and TRUBAR protein cold foam, available for a limited time at participating Cha Cha Matcha locations. Now, two brands at the intersection of these cultural shifts are coming together to create a new kind of wellness ritual.

The craveable new TRUBAR flavor, Love You So Cha Cha Matcha, features a white chocolate coating and sweet green tea matcha notes with 12 grams of plant-based protein and 12 grams of fiber, proving that a functional snack can still feel like a treat. Rooted in both brands' shared approach to making better-for-you choices feel exciting and satisfying, the collaboration brings Cha Cha Matcha's signature flavor to TRUBAR's dessert-inspired protein bars, offering wellness-minded consumers a delicious new way to fuel.

And the TRU Matcha Experience doesn't stop at the snack aisle. The collaboration also brings one of TRUBAR's fastest-growing flavors, Get in My Belly, PB & Jelly, to the Cha Cha Matcha menu in a limited-edition PB&J Matcha drink. The TRUBAR flavor has grown 113% year over year in retail and now accounts for nearly 10% of brand sales year to date, making it a natural choice to bring to a new channel and occasion. And for consumers looking to add even more protein to their café ritual, TRUBAR Protein Cold Foam will be available as an add-on to any drink at participating Cha Cha Matcha locations.

"We're always looking for new ways to create better-for-you snacks that are made with clean ingredients but are still exciting, delicious and something you genuinely look forward to eating," said Erica Groussman, Founder and CEO of TRUBAR. "That's what made Cha Cha Matcha such a natural partner for us. We loved bringing their beloved matcha flavor into the world of TRUBAR, giving our communities the chance to experience familiar flavors in a totally different way."

"Cha Cha has always believed that matcha can be more than a drink. We love partnering with brands that share our obsession with great product and creativity, and TRUBAR felt like a natural opportunity to bring those worlds together in a new way," said Sam Serruya, CEO, Cha Cha Matcha.

The partnership reflects a shared understanding of today's wellness-minded consumer: they want products that deliver a functional benefit, but they don't want to sacrifice flavor, indulgence or the cultural experiences that make food and drink exciting. At a moment when protein has become one of the most talked-about ingredients on grocery lists and social feeds alike, the collaboration meets a new wave of consumers looking to make their favorite indulgences work harder for them. By tapping into café culture, the partnership creates a new snacking occasion for TRUBAR and demonstrates how the brand can show up in spaces where consumers are already thinking about wellness & energy.

To celebrate, TRUBAR and Cha Cha Matcha are bringing the TRU Matcha Experience to New York City with a launch event at Cha Cha Matcha's Flatiron location on September 19, featuring a special appearance by food and lifestyle creator, Kit Keenan. The first 50 guests in line at each event will receive limited-edition merch and a ticket to try the new menu items and Love You So Cha Cha Matcha bars. Select guests will also discover a golden ticket redeemable for a year of free TRUBAR, including one box of bars per month. A limited quantity of collaboration T-shirts and pouches will also be available for purchase while supplies last.

To extend the TRU Matcha Experience beyond the café and into consumers' fitness routines, TRUBAR is also teaming up with The Bar Method to offer fans a complimentary drop-in class for themselves and a bestie from September 19 through September 27 at participating Bar Method studios in New York City, including Cobble Hill, NoHo and Williamsburg. Guests can use the promo code SIPSNACKSHAKE at checkout to redeem the offer, encouraging consumers to grab a matcha, grab a bar, grab a friend, and head to class together.

The Love You So Cha Cha Matcha protein bar will be available for a limited time at all Cha Cha Matcha locations in NYC and LA, as well as on TRUBAR.com and Amazon, while supplies last. The exclusive PB&J Matcha will be available at Cha Cha Matcha locations for a limited time only.

About TRUBAR

TRUBAR is a female-founded, better-for-you snack brand known for its craveable, dessert-inspired protein bars made with clean ingredients. TRUBAR protein bars are 100% plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and seed oil-free, delivering a delicious way for consumers to add protein to their everyday routines. Founded by Erica Groussman, TRUBAR has grown rapidly across retail and e-commerce, with products available nationwide at over 32,000 leading retailers and online at TRUBAR.com.

About Cha Cha Matcha

Cha Cha Matcha is shaping the future of matcha culture, bringing together exceptional ingredients, innovative drinks and iconic design to turn matcha into a modern daily ritual. Find Cha Cha Matcha across New York City and Los Angeles. Follow @chachamatcha for more information.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nona Biosciences ("Nona"), a global biotechnology company advancing biologics discovery and development through innovative technology platforms, today announced the development of HCAbLM, the world's first language model specifically trained on fully human heavy-chain-only antibodies (HCAbs). HCAbLM was built on a large-scale repertoire comprising 31.8 million fully human HCAb sequences from 73 independently immunized HCAb transgenic mice. The study, "A foundation model learns the sequence and functional grammar of fully human heavy-chain-only antibodies," was published in bioRxiv.

From Binder to Drug Candidate: A Leap in AI Antibody Development

The main bottleneck in the current AI antibody field is no longer "whether an antibody that binds the target can be designed," but rather "whether the designed antibody can be manufactured at scale, whether it will aggregate, and whether it is stable"—that is, developability. HCAbLM was created precisely to address this issue. The model has learned the "sequence grammar" unique to fully human HCAbs—a set of underlying rules that determine whether an antibody can fold, exist stably, and ultimately become a drug. Conventional general-purpose models cannot capture this set of rules because their training data contain almost no HCAb sequences. HCAbLM fully demonstrates that a dedicated model trained on unique antibody sequence data can better translate "sequence space cognition" into "developability prediction."

A Dedicated HCAb Model Outperforms General-Purpose Protein and Antibody Models

The representations learned by HCAbLM demonstrate transferability to experimentally measured antibody properties, including size exclusion chromatography (SEC) purity, hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC) behavior, and thermal stability, highlighting HCAbLM's potential in the evaluation and optimization of fully human HCAbs, going beyond mere sequence analysis.

In public benchmarks for cross-project developability prediction, HCAbLM, with only 366 million parameters, surpassed general-purpose protein large models including Meta's ESM-6B with 6 billion parameters, as well as previously leading antibody language models IgLM and AbLang, on two core metrics: SEC purity and HIC behavior.

The development of HCAbLM marks an important advancement in Nona's application of artificial intelligence (AI) to antibody discovery and development. By combining large-scale antibody repertoires with AI-driven modeling, Nona is building a foundation for more efficient and data-driven antibody design and developability assessment.

"The development of HCAbLM represents an important step in our efforts to apply AI to specialized antibody formats and unlock the value of large-scale antibody repertoires," said Dr. Di Hong, Chief Executive Officer of Nona Biosciences. "By learning the unique sequence characteristics of fully human HCAbs and demonstrating transferability to experimentally measured molecular properties, HCAbLM provides a new foundation for AI-enabled antibody discovery and development. We look forward to further integrating HCAbLM with Nona's technology platforms, and leveraging these capabilities to accelerate antibody discovery and development while empowering our partners to unlock new opportunities for next-generation biotherapeutics."

About Nona Biosciences

Nona Biosciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of HBM Holding Limited (HKEX:02142), is a global biotechnology company committed to advancing biotherapeutic innovation through cutting-edge technology platforms and integrated solutions. Nona supports programs with its I to I® framework, from early-stage ideas through preclinical research and advancement toward IND and early clinic, spanning target validation and antibody discovery to early development.

Nona's proprietary Harbour Mice® technology platform generates fully human monoclonal antibodies in classical two light and two heavy chain (H2L2) format, and heavy chain-only (HCAb) format. The HCAb Harbour Mice® is the world's first fully human HCAb transgenic mouse with clinical validation. This unique platform offers exceptional versatility for diverse applications using fully human VH single-domain antibodies as a plug-and-play system, including bispecific antibodies, multi-specific antibodies, CAR-T therapies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), mRNA-based therapeutics, and more.

By integrating Harbour Mice®, single-B cell screening technology, NonaCarFx™ (a direct CAR-function-based screening platform), Hu-mAtrIx™ (an AI-driven drug discovery platform), Modalities-on-Demand® (a next-generation modalities solution), and end-to-end preclinical drug development services, Nona Biosciences is dedicated to driving the global invention of transformative next-generation drugs. For more information, please visit: www.nonabio.com.

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Moldova eGovernance Agency Launches Banking Use of EVO Digital Identity Credentials Built to European Standards

CHISINAU, Moldova, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital credentials from EVO, Moldova's integrated government app, are now accepted by four of the country's banks: Moldindconbank, FinComBank, EuroCreditBank and Victoriabank, allowing clients to identify themselves through EVO. This marks a broader expansion across the public and private sectors, as Moldova moves to make secure digital identity a standard way to access services nationwide while aligning with Europe's emerging digital identity ecosystem. Developed in line with the European Digital Identity Wallet framework, EVO is being built to support secure, consent-based and interoperable digital identity transactions, including future cross-border use.

The integration turns the digital documents already available in EVO into reusable credentials for everyday interactions with private-sector services. Identity is confirmed by scanning a QR code and choosing to share the information the bank requests. The verified data is transferred digitally, eliminating the need to present or photocopy a physical identity document and reducing manual data entry.

The eGovernance Agency opened EVO integration to public and private organizations on April 1, 2026. Since then, the ecosystem has expanded beyond the first banking integrations, with 30 relying parties at different stages of connection, including one of Moldova's largest telecommunications operators and the National Bank of Moldova. At least 20 organizations are expected to be operationally integrated by the end of 2026.

"Digital credentials become valuable when people can actually use them in real-life scenarios, and we're aiming for ubiquity. Banks are among the institutions where trusted identification matters most, so bringing EVO into everyday banking is an important milestone. Our next step is to expand this ecosystem across both the public and private sectors, while ensuring that what we build in Moldova is compatible with the digital identity infrastructure being developed across Europe," said Nicoleta Colomeeț, Director of the Moldova eGovernance Agency.

From national rollout to European interoperability

Moldova is developing EVO Wallet in line with European Digital Identity Wallet standards, while contributing its experience in digital credentials to their implementation, testing and cross-border interoperability. As a member of the WE BUILD consortium, Moldova works alongside European partners to validate digital identity credentials and help identify and resolve differences between national implementations. EVO has successfully tested its digital ID in the European PID format and its digital driving licence in the ISO mDL format with partners from France, Hungary, Austria and Belgium, while further interoperability testing in Moldova brought together teams from France, the Netherlands, Croatia, Romania and Ukraine.

For Moldova, an EU candidate country, digital identity is part of a broader transition toward European digital infrastructure. Following integration into initiatives such as SEPA and "Roam Like at Home", the development of an interoperable digital identity wallet extends that process to how citizens identify themselves and securely share verified information.

The Moldova eGovernance Agency leads the development of Moldova's digital public infrastructure and the transformation of public services. It develops and operates the national digital platforms that let citizens, businesses and public institutions interact securely online. Its work supports Moldova's European integration and transition to fully digital public services. EVO test certificates and the integration guide are available on the egov4dev public integration page.

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