United States – October 27, 2026 -- Influenza-associated hospitalizations reached 3.5 per 1,000 hospitalizations in the week beginning September 21, 2026, nearly three times the next-highest rate recorded at the same point in the prior six flu seasons, according to a Truveta Data analysis.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- High-dose loop diuretics combined with adjuvant therapy produced an adjusted average weight loss of 4.6 pounds in heart failure inpatients, the largest of any strategy, but also came with higher rates of acute kidney injury, according to a study in the Journal of Cardiac Failure.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- The rate of e-bike-related emergency department (ED) visits rose 760.2% between January–August 2023 and January–August 2026, while traditional bicycle visits increased only 7.9%, according to a Truveta Data analysis.

E-bike visits climbed from 1.2 to 10.1 per 100,000 people with an ED visit. The traditional bicycle rate moved from 59.4 to 64.1 per 100,000. Traditional bicycles still dominate in absolute volume: the study period recorded 63,811 traditional bicycle ED visits against 4,769 for e-bikes.

Seattle – October 27, 2026 -- Truveta has secured a place on LinkedIn's 2026 Top Startups list for Seattle, its fourth consecutive year on the ranking. The annual list covers emerging companies in the Seattle region that are attracting talent, growing quickly and building momentum.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Truveta aims to enroll tens of millions of consenting participants in the Truveta Genome Project. The goal is the largest and most diverse database of genotypic and phenotypic information ever assembled, according to Kristin Rand, the company's Senior Director of Genomics Partnerships.

DALLAS – October 27, 2026 -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) priced an underwritten public offering of $1.25 billion in senior notes, split across two fixed-rate tranches maturing in 2029 and 2031.

Southwest splits the offering into $600 million at 5.750% and $650 million at 6.000%

The 2029 Notes total $600 million and carry a 5.750% rate. The 2031 Notes total $650 million and carry a 6.000% rate. The offering is expected to close on or about November 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

CLEVELAND – October 27, 2026 -- Metropolitan at The 9 has completed the redesign of all 156 guestrooms and suites in a renovation spanning more than 100,000 square feet, with remaining work due by November 5, 2026.

Renovation covers rooms, corridors, lobby and Ledger Bar

The scope includes 10 guestroom corridors, the main lobby, elevator lobbies and cabs, and Ledger Bar. Lighter finishes, custom furnishings and Cleveland-focused artwork replace the previous look, while signature design elements stay in place.

NEW YORK – October 27, 2026 -- The Power Hour and the Power Play Impact Fund have started a 365-day countdown to a Guinness World Records attempt in October 2027, aiming to synchronize 60 minutes of physical movement across countries, communities and companies.

Los Angeles – October 27, 2026 -- A group of 700 Waste Management workers in Los Angeles and Orange counties has ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the company, Teamsters Local 396 reported.

Republic Services deal for 1,900 Teamsters preceded the Waste Management vote

The Waste Management ratification follows a contract ratified shortly before by 1,900 Republic Services Teamsters, also represented by Local 396. Together, the two agreements cover 2,600 sanitation workers in Southern California.

HUNTERSVILLE – October 27, 2026 -- PlayPower and BCI Burke terminated their merger agreement, abandoning a deal announced on February 13, 2026, one week after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and certain states sued to block it.

The FTC and the states filed the lawsuit on October 19, 2026. They sought a permanent injunction against the acquisition.