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Aker BioMarine CEO Matts Johansen argues for Antarctic ocean protection in Oslo; MPA would safeguard 455,957 km² (~70% of the Antarctic Peninsula). Aker BioMarine makes the case for ocean protection at the largest international gathering for Antarctic research Aker BioMarine makes the case for ocean protection at the largest international gathering for Antarctic research (Oslo, August 12, 2026) At SCAR Open Science Conference 2026, taking place in Oslo this week, CEO of Aker BioMarine Matts Johansen is taking the floor to argue for ocean protection at scale. In his presentation “The Road to MPA in Antarctica” he will speak about the opportunities and complexities of establishing one of the world’s largest marine protected areas, and to why a private-sector actor is choosing to get behind protection that also puts limits on its own business. ...

White & Case advises the co-investors on C$2.5 billion investment in Air Canada’s Aeroplan, Canada; 25% stake, C$10B valuation White & Case advises the co-investors on C$2.5 billion investment in Air Canada’s Aeroplan | White & Case LLP White & Case advises the co-investors on C$2.5 billion investment in Air Canada’s Aeroplan Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the co-investors in a Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI) led investor consortium on a C$2.5 billion minority equity investment in Air Canada’s Aeroplan, Inc. (Aeroplan), the operator of Canada’s leading travel loyalty program. Funds managed by BXCI, together with La Caisse, PSP Investments and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation and other leading institutions, are making the investment in Aeroplan to acquire a 25 percent equity interest, implying a C$10 billion valuation for the program. ...

BASF strengthens R&D with Quriosity supercomputer at Ludwigshafen, Germany, advancing industrial research capabilities; 3 petaflops, world’s largest industrial research supercomputer. BASF strengthens R&D with more powerful super­computer A new chapter in BASF’s innovation history QURIOSITY – Assembly at HPE in Houston, Texas QURIOSITY on Top 500 List QURIOSITY arrives in Ludwigshafen, Germany BASF Research Press Conference 2017: Supercomputer QURIOSITY When it comes to expediting digitalization at BASF, research and development play a key role. For example, to calculate the most promising polymer structure from thousands of possibilities, you need a high-performance computer with above-average computing power – just a supercomputer like our Quriosity. ...

White & Case LLP advises KLX Energy Services bondholders on backstopped rights offering in the U.S.; backstop for up to US$125 million. White & Case advises KLX Energy bondholders on backstopped rights offering | White & Case LLP White & Case advises KLX Energy bondholders on backstopped rights offering Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the bondholders on KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: KLXE) backstopped rights offering for up to US$125 million. ...

Allyson Felix and Max Whitlock coming back for LA28; Whitlock aims for fifth Olympic Games Allyson Felix and Max Whitlock are coming back for LA28. Are Serena Williams and Simone Biles next? Allyson Felix and Max Whitlock are coming back for LA28. Are Serena Williams and Simone Biles next? Two Olympic legends have confirmed their returns for Los Angeles. Two more stars have left the door open. The countdown to the Olympic Games LA28 is turning into a roll call of Olympic royalty. ...

Rheinmetall und Boeing treiben MQ-28 Ghost Bat in Deutschland voran; Aufbau einer heimischen Industriebasis für MQ-28 Update Aktien International Börsennews 10. August 2026 Aktien International – Update Täglicher Marktkommentar aus dem BEKB-Handelsraum Übersicht European Futures Euro Stoxx 50 6'575 0.4 % DAX 26'483 0.2 % CAC 40 8'736 0.1 % FTSE 100 10'881 0.3 % US-Futures Dow Jones Industrial 54'076 0.1 % Nasdaq 100 29'858 0.1 % S&P 500 7'781 ...

INRIX Research 2026 Signals Scorecard nationwide intersections; New Jersey MPO 42s delay PowerPoint Presentation 2026 Traffic Signals Scorecard Steve Remias, Ph.D Ahmed Darrat, P.E. Bob Pishue, Transportation Analyst INRIX RESEARCH | INTELLIGENCE THAT MOVES THE WORLD 2 INTRODUCTION The 2026 Signals Scorecard builds upon past INRIX Signals Scorecard reports, revealing data and trends across more than 275,000 signalized intersections, the largest study of its kind. The report simplifies detailed and in-depth mobility data from more than 10.6 billion actual, observed crossings, providing important performance metrics like all day and peak hour delays, arrival on green (AOG), split failure frequency, and level of service (LOS). The Scorecard findings can help transportation professionals, safety experts, and the public gain a better understanding of how the movement of people and goods flow through a transportation network. Key Statistics: • 276,880 signals analyzed • 10.63B observations • 20.1 sec average delay • 684 daily observations per signal • #1 State: Washington D.C. at 28.8 seconds of delay • #1 MPO: New Jersey TPA at 42 seconds of delay • #1 County: Manhattan at 36.5 seconds of delay • #1 State AOG: Nebraska at 65% 5 13 18 10 5 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 <16 16-18 18-20 20-22 ...

Mia Maxwell wins the women’s 100m at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon; ends Jamaica’s eight-year gold run Athletics - Mia Maxwell: Five things to know about the USA’s new world U20 100m champion Athletics - Mia Maxwell: Five things to know about the USA’s new world U20 100m champion A twin, a triple jumper, and now a world champion. Meet Mia Maxwell, the 18-year-old Texan who ended a decade-long U.S. wait for world U20 100m gold in Eugene, Oregon. ...

Admiral Group H1 profit and revenue decline UK; Interim dividend cut to £0.705 per share Update Aktien International Börsennews 6. August 2026 Aktien International – Update Täglicher Marktkommentar aus dem BEKB-Handelsraum Übersicht European Futures Euro Stoxx 50 6'531 0.5 % DAX 26'246 0.1 % CAC 40 8'731 0.6 % FTSE 100 10'908 0.2 % US-Futures Dow Jones Industrial 54'575 0.2 % Nasdaq 100 29'466 0.5 % S&P 500 7'758 0.1 % News Europa ...

Allianz Global Investors erwirbt UOB-Vermögensverwaltungsgeschäft in Singapur für rund 430 Mio USD; Zugang zu Wachstumsmarkten Thailand/Vietnam und weiteren Märkten Update Aktien International Börsennews 5. August 2026 Aktien International – Update Täglicher Marktkommentar aus dem BEKB-Handelsraum Übersicht European Futures Euro Stoxx 50 6'503 0.8 % DAX 26'306 0.7 % CAC 40 8'683 0.1 % FTSE 100 10'845 0.3 % US-Futures Dow Jones Industrial 54'468 0.4 % Nasdaq 100 29'935 0.2 % S&P 500 7'796 ...