Frontieras North America Appoints Robert Portz as Vice President, Operations & Engineering to Lead Operations at First FASForm™ Commercial Facility

HOUSTON, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Frontieras North America (“Frontieras” or the “Company”), an energy and environmental technology company commercializing its patented FASForm™ Solid Carbon Fractionation process, today announced the appointment of Robert Portz as Vice President of Operations & Engineering.

Tissue Clearing Market Size to Worth USD 330.09 Million by 2035, Growing at a 9.57% CAGR – SNS Insider

U.S. Tissue Clearing Market to Reach USD 103.67 Million and Europe Market to Hit USD 91.20 Million by 2035, Driven by Expanding Biomedical Research and Advanced 3D Imaging Adoption.

U.S. Tissue Clearing Market to Reach USD 103.67 Million and Europe Market to Hit USD 91.20 Million by 2035, Driven by Expanding Biomedical Research and Advanced 3D Imaging Adoption.

UBC MOSAIC and LifeLabs Unlock New Ways to Manage and Predict Heart Health

Toronto, Ontario, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The University of British Columbia MOSAIC research team and LifeLabs have partnered on an initiative that transforms how we understand and manage cardiovascular health in Canada while reimagining the future of cardiac care. MOSAIC (Multi-Omics and Sonography to Advance Integrated Cardiac Care) brings together advanced heart imaging, genomics, and artificial intelligence to personalize care and identify earlier signs of heart disease for British Columbians.

Hydrogels for Medical Application Market to Reach USD 2.93 Billion by 2033, Expanding at 9.2% CAGR Driven by Advanced Wound Care Demand, Controlled Drug Delivery Innovation, and Tissue Engineering Breakthroughs – Verified Market Research

The global Hydrogels for Medical Application Market, valued at USD 1.50 billion in 2025, is entering a sustained scaling phase as clinical adoption of hydrogel-based platforms accelerates across hospitals, specialty clinics, and research institutions worldwide. Rising healthcare demand for safer and more effective wound management systems, combined with intensifying R&D investment in precision drug delivery and regenerative scaffolds, is reshaping the competitive landscape. Manufacturers capable of spanning multiple hydrogel chemistries natural, synthetic, and hybrid and tailoring formulations to application-specific requirements are positioned to capture disproportionate market share. This analysis by Verified Market Research® charts a decade-long growth trajectory underpinned by clinical evidence accumulation, manufacturing maturation, and expanding translational funding through 2033.

The global Hydrogels for Medical Application Market, valued at USD 1.50 billion in 2025, is entering a sustained scaling phase as clinical adoption of hydrogel-based platforms accelerates across hospitals, specialty clinics, and research institutions worldwide. Rising healthcare demand for safer and more effective wound management systems, combined with intensifying R&D investment in precision drug delivery and regenerative scaffolds, is reshaping the competitive landscape. Manufacturers capable of spanning multiple hydrogel chemistries natural, synthetic, and hybrid and tailoring formulations to application-specific requirements are positioned to capture disproportionate market share. This analysis by Verified Market Research® charts a decade-long growth trajectory underpinned by clinical evidence accumulation, manufacturing maturation, and expanding translational funding through 2033.

Inveniam to Acquire MANTRA, Combining Tokenized Asset Infrastructure with AI-Ready Private Market Data

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inveniam Capital Partners today announced plans to acquire MANTRA and its affiliated entities in a transaction expected to close by June 30, 2026. The agreement follows a $20 million strategic investment Inveniam made in MANTRA in August 2025. The tandem collaborated closely on the May 13th launch of the NVNM Chain, a purpose-built Layer 2 blockchain on MANTRA Chain. The unique technology anchors cryptographic proofs of private market asset data for institutional finance and AI-driven systems.

JBDI Holdings Limited Announces Reverse Stock Split

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JBDI Holdings Limited (“JBDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JBDI) today announced that it will effect a share consolidation (the “Reverse Stock Split”) of its Ordinary Shares at a ratio of 1-for-2. The Reverse Stock Split is expected to be effective on or about June 25, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practicable, (the “Effective Date”) for holders of record of the Company’s Ordinary Shares as of the close of business (ET) on June 25, 2026 (the “Record Date”). The Company’s Ordinary Shares are expected to begin trading on a Reverse Stock Split adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) as of the open of trading on the trading day next following the Effective Date under the existing ticker symbol “JBDI.”

Joe Jonas and Hay Day Drop the Song of the Summer, “The Cozy Anthem”

HELSINKI, Finland, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, mobile farming game Hay Day has teamed up with singer, songwriter, and actor Joe Jonas to debut “The Cozy Anthem,” an original track inspired by the game’s iconic theme song. Jonas transformed the beloved melody into a full lyrical track, marking the start of a community-forward music experience that invites players to slow down and embrace the cozy.

FBG Bid Co. Acquires FAT Brands Assets for $595 Million 

LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FBG Bid Co. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of certain subsidiaries of FAT Brands Inc. for approximately $595 million. The transaction included 13 restaurant brands spanning more than 1,700 locations worldwide: Round Table Pizza®, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Great American Cookies, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Native Grill & Wings, and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, in addition to the Georgia-based manufacturing facility that supports Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker. The transaction was approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas following a court-supervised sale process.

Nova Southeastern University Names Rick James Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rick James, executive vice president for strategy and operational excellence at Nova Southeastern University, has been named the university’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, reflecting his expanded leadership role across several of the university’s key operational and strategic functions.

Nova Southeastern University Names Rick James Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rick James, executive vice president for strategy and operational excellence at Nova Southeastern University, has been named the university’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, reflecting his expanded leadership role across several of the university’s key operational and strategic functions.

Behavioral Health Insights and HealthVerity Announce Strategic Partnership to Unlock CNS Mental Health Real-World Insights

Partnership brings together BHI’s clinically accurate, longitudinal behavioral health EMR-based dataset with HealthVerity privacy-compliant technology foundation to support behavioral health RWE and HEOR

Partnership brings together BHI’s clinically accurate, longitudinal behavioral health EMR-based dataset with HealthVerity privacy-compliant technology foundation to support behavioral health RWE and HEOR