TaxAct launches Xpert Full Service® along with Spanish-language support, and Refund Advance for the 2026 tax season, expanding its DIY-to-full-service tax filing options for consumers for added control with simplicity, support, and confidence. Enhanced document upload technology,...
This week’s updates show how small changes can create real problems. Not loud incidents, but quiet shifts that are easy to miss until they add up. The kind that affects systems people rely on every day.Many of the stories point to the same trend: familiar tools being used in unexpected ways. Security controls are being worked on. Trusted platforms turning into weak spots. What looks routine on
MANHATTAN, Kan., Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CivicPlus®, a public sector SaaS leader, today announced new product releases powered by CivicPlus Intelligence, bringing advanced, AI-enabled capabilities to existing CivicPlus solutions in support of local government operations. Under increasing pressure to meet rising resident expectations with shrinking budgets and limited staff resources, local governments need new ways to work more efficiently while maintaining high levels of service.By introducing new intelligent enhancements across the Civic Impact Platform, CivicPlus Intelligence helps teams reduce manual work, streamline workflows, and surface clearer operational insight. The new releases include:CivicPlus Agent: An agent purpose-built for the Civic Impact Platform to provide high-quality answers through native integrations with our products.CivicPlus Athena: An agent within the CivicPlus Staff Center, providing a single hub to instantly find answers, confidently complete actions, and streamline daily workflows across CivicPlus ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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Strategy sets out 220+ new public-private partnerships contracts by 2030Targets initial $64 billion (SAR 240 billion) in direct capex investment Broadens private sector participation across new and existing projectsNational Privatization Strategy accelerates realization of Saudi Vision 2030 economic diversification goalsRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a new National Privatization Strategy to significantly expand the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in delivering and operating large-scale projects and advancing economic diversification of in line with Saudi Vision 2030.Led by the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), the Strategy provides unprecedented opportunities for long-term foreign direct investment in initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of infrastructure and public services in the Kingdom, strengthen the role of the private sector in sustainable economic development, enable the government to focus on its legislative, regulatory and oversight roles, and enhance fiscal sustainability.Saudi Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Board of the NCP, His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, stated: "In the Kingdom, we strive to establish future-ready infrastructure with high quality and efficiency, ensuring that public services delivered to citizens, residents, and visitors are among the best in the world, while strengthening the Kingdom's position as a global reference in public-private partnerships."The National Privatization Strategy aims to increase resident and visitor ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
The OnePlus 15 is technically the better phone, but for many people, the lower-cost OnePlus 15R could be the smarter buy.
The Pentagon is joining the global race to use artificial intelligence to produce more lethal forces but needs to shift from the current use of large language models to a new form of combat that a high-tech company is calling "agentic warfare."
Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy, as well as costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific and create a transcontinental railroad. CEO Mark George said Norfolk Southern is focused on improving efficiency while it works with UP to draft a merger application the Surface Transportation Board will consider. Regulators rejected the railroads’ initial application because they want more details. George said it’s hard to predict what the economy will do this year as President Donald Trump’s trade policy continues to shift on short notice.
Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy, as well as costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific and create a transcontinental railroad. CEO Mark George said Norfolk Southern is focused on improving efficiency while...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC) (“DDC” or the “Company”), a global Asian food platform and digital asset treasury company, today announced the acquisition of 100 Bitcoin (BTC). This marks DDC’s second purchase this week and brings its total holdings to 1,783 BTC under its structured Bitcoin accumulation program. The latest acquisition underscores DDC’s systematic and long-term approach to building its Bitcoin treasury. The Company continues to view Bitcoin
Partnership follows Bolt's expansion into gaming and aligns with Aethir's $100M ecosystem fund to support direct-to-player monetization SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolt, the checkout, identity and payments leader powering faster, smarter commerce, today announced a...
BLAQclouds, Inc. Announces Live Launch of ApolloCASH on February 1, 2026