AviadoBio Expands vMiX™ Precision Gene Silencing Platform Exclusive License Agreement with King’s College London Beyond Neurological Diseases to All Human Therapeutic Areas June 16, 2026 vMiX™ is a vectorized RNA interference (RNAi) platform combining knockdown, cell-specific expression with the flexibility to target multiple genes Update follows recent positive AVB-406 preclinical data presented at ASGCT, supporting the broad therapeutic potential of the vMiX platform including initiation of clinical trials in 2026
ABB Robotics and PSYONIC Use Human-Generated Data to Advance Robotic Dexterity June 16, 2026 ABB Robotics and PSYONIC collaborate to revolutionize grasping and dexterity, a core capability for Autonomous Versatile Robotics™ ABB GoFa™ helps test PSYONIC’s Ability Hand for robotics, combining touch sensing, compliant design and human-derived training data Dexterity remains a major challenge for industry; improved handling can reduce engineering time by up to 30%¹
cTAP Announces Novel Prognostic Score Developed for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients Offers Improved Prediction of Loss of Ambulation June 15, 2026 The Collaborative Trajectory Analysis Project (cTAP) announces the publication of a novel, validated prognostic score for predicting the loss of ambulation (LoA) in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). According to research published May 26, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, this simple, easy-to-use score, based on two common [...]
American Express Announces Proposed Acquisition of TheFork, a Leading European Restaurant Booking Platform June 15, 2026 American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced a proposed acquisition of TheFork, a leading online restaurant reservation and management platform in Europe, from Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), growing its dining offering in the region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260614939103/en/ TheFork connects millions of diners with more than 50,000 restaurants across [...]
Alkermes Announces Orphan Drug Designations for Alixorexton in the U.S. and Europe June 15, 2026 Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced that alixorexton, a novel, investigational, oral, selective orexin 2 receptor (OX2R) agonist in development for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1), narcolepsy type 2 (NT2) and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), was recently granted orphan drug designations (ODD) from leading regulatory bodies in the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. Food [...]
KFC Launches Its Next Chapter Globally, Complete With New Menu Innovation, Modern Restaurant Design and Fresh Branding June 15, 2026 From a menu revamp centered around boneless chicken and crave-worthy sauces to modern restaurants and a refreshed brand identity, KFC is rolling out a more flavor-forward experience built for today’s consumer — starting in the UK and Ireland. With a new KFC restaurant opening somewhere in the world every 3.5 hours on average, the brand is bringing its next chapter to life at-scale across its 34,000+ restaurants in more than 150 countries.
HUI (HUI:VSE) Merges Traditional and Crypto Finance: Commences Continuous Trading in Vienna With Leading Market Maker and Announces Impending Token Listing on Major Global Exchange June 15, 2026 The first SaaS SuperApp for startups and VCs capitalizes on a $25M round a from Nimbus Capital and a +15% stock surge, unveiling a v3/v4 roadmap that bridges public equity with digital asset liquidity.
Northern Trust Receives Approval for New EU Banking Branch in Ireland June 15, 2026 Northern Trust announced today that it has received a licence from the Central Bank of Ireland for the establishment of The Northern Trust Company, Ireland Branch (Ireland Branch). This new banking branch will provide a range of custodial, banking and capital markets services, including domestically regulated banking services for Ireland-domiciled clients. Its activities will complement [...]
COOCON Joins Global AI Agent Foundation AAIF to Advance AI Agent Payments and MCP-Based Data Business June 12, 2026 - Establishes a global collaborative network with more than 180 companies, including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Microsoft - Joins discussions on AI agent payment and MCP data standards, accelerating its expansion into the global payment and data markets
ŌURA Signs England Football Legends Harry Kane and Declan Rice as Global Brand Ambassadors June 11, 2026 The partnerships will see the football stars using Oura Ring 5 for its superior accuracy and discreet design, supporting their performance, resilience and recovery during the upcoming football season