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Rhode Island Life Science Hub Board Selects Medical Innovator and Industry Leader as Inaugural President and CEO

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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub has selected Mark A. Turco, MD, to be the organization’s first President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the organization announced today. Dr. Turco has more than 25 years of executive experience in advancing medical technology development, clinical medicine, academic research and innovation. His engagement is subject to formal approval of his employment contract by the board and the advice and consent of the R.I. State Senate.  

“With a top-tier board, the launch of an incubator lab and other programs, and now a dynamic, experienced candidate to lead the Life Science Hub, I am confident that we will deliver on the bold vision of transforming Rhode Island into a nationally recognized center for life sciences innovation,” said Neil Steinberg, Chairman of the Board. “Dr. Turco has the experience and skills to bring government, the private sector and academia together to generate the energy and culture we need to encourage innovation and create jobs right here in Rhode Island.”

“This is such an exciting opportunity, as Rhode Island is uniquely positioned to be a global leader in life sciences,” said Dr. Turco. “The combination of our academic institutions and health care systems, as well as state government’s commitment to fostering a more diverse medical and scientific ecosystem bring together the ingredients for success.” 

“Solidifying Rhode Island’s footprint across the life science sectors will drive job growth and economic development here, while improving health and wellbeing locally and globally,” he added. “I am humbled by this appointment given its scope and mission and want to thank the members of this distinguished board for their confidence in me.”

As the Rhode Island Life Science Hub’s first President and CEO, Dr. Turco will focus on capturing opportunities for the state in the rapidly growing life sciences industry and building the necessary infrastructure. He will seek to leverage the strength of the Life Science Hub’s world-class board to successfully build and implement the organization’s initiatives and programs, including leading the development of the newly announced lab incubator space.

Dr. Turco has served in leadership positions across the biomedical and life science sectors including clinical medicine, academic research and early-stage startups. As the Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Pennsylvania, he established the Center for Penn-Health Tech, a partnership between the engineering school and the School of Medicine to develop medical technologies. He has guided research teams and innovators through the process of company creation and complex regulatory approvals to launch new medical technologies in the marketplace. Most recently he has led two cardiovascular start-up companies which were ultimately acquired by larger public medical device companies. Dr. Turco is a Providence resident.

Over the past six months, Dr. Patrice Milos has led the organization as interim president while the search process was underway.

“On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Patrice for her willingness to step up to lead the Life Science Hub during this critical period,” said Steinberg. “She established grant programs and negotiated agreements for the incubator lab space in a very short period of time, setting the stage for future success. We look forward to her reappointment to the board.”

The Rhode Island Life Science Hub was established in 2023 by Gov. Dan McKee and the General Assembly and funded with a $45 million investment to support the growth of the state’s life sciences sector. Since its establishment, the Governor has appointed a board that includes leaders in the sector representing industry, higher education and health care.

The Life Science Hub has quickly achieved several significant milestones during its first year, including convening over 500 industry leaders this spring at an inaugural summit and launching a $250,000 Small Grant Fund that has already awarded over $227,000. It has also approved $20 million in special grant funding to drive innovation, workforce development and early-stage business growth. Most recently, the Life Science Hub, with the assistance of Brown University and the I-195 Commission, invested $10 million to lead the development of Rhode Island’s first life science incubator. Set to open in December 2025, the incubator will address critical lab space needs for Rhode Island and drive advancements in health care.  

“The arrival of Dr Turco and this week’s announcement about state-of-the-art lab space reflects the progress and momentum already generated by the Life Science Hub in its very first year,” said Steinberg. “This bodes well for Rhode Island as we work to establish the state as a global leader in the life sciences.”  

For more information about the Rhode Island Life Science Hub and its initiatives to grow the state’s life sciences sector, please visit RILifeScience.com.

About the Rhode Island Life Science Hub: The Rhode Island Life Science Hub positions the state to deliver on a bold vision of transforming Rhode Island into a globally recognized life science innovation hub by coalescing existing stakeholders, activities, and investments, while building new capabilities. Through an initial three-year, $45 million investment, the Life Science Hub will serve as the central and coordinating organization facilitating the development of medical advances and scientific breakthroughs by supporting companies who specialize in life sciences.

Media Contact: Lauren Greene, lgreene@nharbor.com, 401-965-3972

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Creality K3 Now Available at $849, Making Multi-Color 3D Printing More Practical

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Creality’s four-nozzle flagship moves from pre-order to official U.S. availability, bringing faster color changes and greater creative flexibility to everyday 3D printing.

HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Creality today announced the official U.S. availability of the K3, its latest flagship K Series 3D printer, starting at $849. Following its pre-order debut in October, the K3 is now available for purchase, with shipments of the first pre-orders having begun on November 2.

Recognized as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3 introduces a four-nozzle system designed to make multi-color printing faster, less wasteful, and more practical for everyday creative projects.

Making Multi-Color Printing Easier and Faster

From detailed figures and personalized gifts to decorative pieces and functional designs, color can make a significant difference in how a 3D-printed project comes together. Conventional multi-color printing often comes with a setback: more colors mean more time spent switching filaments and more material discarded along the way.

The K3 takes a different approach. Its KliTek™ four-nozzle system keeps different filaments ready in independent channels, allowing the printer to switch between nozzles in approximately 5 seconds while reducing the repeated purging required by conventional single-nozzle systems.

In Creality’s internal testing, this approach shortened total print times by up to 80% and reduced material waste by up to 85% compared with conventional single-nozzle multi-color workflows.

For makers, this means less time and filament spent on color changes, whether creating a personalized gift, a detailed display piece, or a batch of matching designs.

More Room for More Creative Possibilities

Beyond multi-color printing, the K3 is designed to grow with makers as their projects become more ambitious.

With optional accessories, its four-nozzle architecture supports different nozzle sizes within a single print, allowing users to combine finer surface details with more efficient internal structures. This gives makers greater flexibility to balance appearance, precision, and printing time without having to choose a single nozzle size for an entire project.

The K3 also offers an expandable path into multi-material printing. An optional top cover enables the use of engineering materials, while a dedicated TPU Kit expands compatibility to softer flexible filaments and soluble support materials. These options open up possibilities for projects that combine different material properties or require more complex structures.

U.S. Availability and Launch Offer

The Creality K3 is now available in the United States, starting at $849. Shipments of the first pre-orders began on November 2.

To celebrate the official launch, customers purchasing the K3 through November 30 will receive four complimentary rolls of Hyper PLA filament. Orders placed through Creality’s official online store during the promotional period also qualify for free shipping.

European availability is expected in December 2026.

For more information or to purchase, visit the Creality K3 official product page.

Performance figures are based on Creality’s internal testing. Actual results may vary depending on materials, models, and printing conditions. Advanced multi-material and mixed-nozzle capabilities require optional accessories sold separately.

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Epic Seven’s New Server “Foundry” Goes Live to Celebrate Official Steam Launch

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Official Steam Launch on Oct 29, Long-term positive synergy anticipated from a new influx of players and improved accessibilityNew server “Foundry” launches with various events to help players settle in quicklySpecial Side Story “Secret Rabbit Hole” Available From Oct 29 to Dec 10

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday the 3rd, Smilegate announced that its mobile turn-based strategic RPG “Epic Seven,” developed by Super Creative, has officially launched on Steam on the 29th and also opened a new server, “Foundry”.

The Steam launch is part of a platform expansion reflecting the needs of global players. With Epic Seven now available on Steam, the world’s largest gaming platform, long-term positive synergy is expected from a new influx of players and improved accessibility. Furthermore, the Steam server introduces exclusive new features, such as controller support.

The new “Foundry” server, launched alongside the Steam service, can be accessed not only through Steam but also via the STOVE PC Client and mobile devices. For players starting Epic Seven for the first time, the new server will operate with independent matchmaking for PvP content for a limited time.

Additionally, various events will be held on the new server to help players settle in quickly. A Settlement Support Buff Event, which began on the 29th, provides various effects to accelerate Hero and account growth, along with daily free Hero summons. There will also be bountiful rewards provided, including various Equipment, growth materials, and Hero Skins, when players log in or play through content.

Global player response has also been highly positive, with over 100,000 players participating in the Steam Wishlist Event that began in August.

Meanwhile, Epic Seven will release a Special Side Story, “Secret Rabbit Hole,” from October 29 to December 10. The greatest Bunny detective, Bunny Girl Great Detective Moro, alongside her sidekick, Alencia, will investigate various incidents to stop a plot detected during a victory celebration party, uncovering the hidden truth behind the case along the way. Players can earn three pieces of Level 88 Equipment by progressing through the story and will receive a special Pet upon collecting all three new Bunny Girl characters and two skins. Additional rewards, such as Charms and Emojis, can also be earned through the concurrent “Trusty Sidekick Alencia’s Case Files” and “Lucky Board Party!” events.

For more information on Epic Seven, visit the official community and the official YouTube channel.

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Benzinga Expands Support for AI-Powered Financial Innovation Through Growing Data Ecosystem

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DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, a leading provider of real-time financial news and market intelligence, today highlighted its continued commitment to supporting the rapidly growing ecosystem of AI-powered financial applications, with tradeInsightAI among the latest platforms leveraging Benzinga content to enhance market intelligence and decision-making.

As artificial intelligence reshapes how investors, analysts, and institutions consume information, demand for trusted, real-time financial data continues to grow. Through its APIs and data licensing solutions, Benzinga provides the news, corporate communications, and market intelligence that power a growing range of AI-driven products and workflows across the financial industry.

The relationship with tradeInsightAI reflects a broader trend of AI-native companies incorporating high-quality financial data into their platforms to generate insights, identify market-moving developments, and help users navigate increasingly complex information environments. By integrating Benzinga’s real-time financial news and corporate communications content, tradeInsightAI is further strengthening its AI-powered analysis capabilities and expanding the intelligence available to its users.

Benzinga’s data ecosystem supports a wide variety of AI use cases, including market research, event detection, workflow automation, portfolio intelligence, sentiment analysis, and real-time decision support. By delivering structured, machine-readable content through flexible APIs and licensing solutions, Benzinga enables developers, financial institutions, and technology providers to build innovative applications on a foundation of trusted market intelligence.

“AI is rapidly transforming financial markets, and we’re seeing incredible innovation from companies building the next generation of investment and intelligence tools,” said Emily Goldvekht, Account Manager at Benzinga. “tradeInsightAI is a great example of how firms are using AI to turn complex market information into actionable insights. At Benzinga, we’re proud to provide the real-time data and content that help power these emerging technologies.”

“tradeInsightAI replaces endless financial market dashboards and fragmented data feeds with pure inference, a single intelligence layer for real-time market clarity,” said Al Vinjamur, Founder and CEO of tradeInsightAI. “By combining Benzinga’s premium reporting with our domain-aware AI and quantitative pipelines, we turn information overload into edge. With upcoming pilots at some of the world’s largest banks and hedge funds, we’re defining the future of market intelligence.”

As financial institutions continue exploring artificial intelligence to improve research, analysis, and decision-making, Benzinga remains focused on delivering the trusted market intelligence that helps power the next generation of financial technology. Through its expanding network of AI-driven customers and partners, the company is helping accelerate innovation across the broader financial ecosystem.

About Benzinga

Benzinga is a leading financial media and data technology company that empowers investors with high-quality, real-time market intelligence. Through its news platform, APIs, and data products, Benzinga provides traders, financial institutions, and fintech platforms with the insights they need to make smarter investment decisions. From breaking news and analyst ratings to corporate events and alternative datasets, Benzinga’s tools help market participants stay ahead of the information that drives price movement.

To learn more, visit www.benzinga.com/apis/.

About tradeInsightAI

tradeInsightAI is a real time AI-powered financial intelligence platform that triangulates high-resolution market data, news, and alternative datasets to deliver total situational awareness for traders. Founded by a known ex-quantitative portfolio manager at one of the largest hedge funds in the world, market microstructure and AI engineers, the company’s mission is to clarify the deluge of financial information by bridging the gap between fragmented market noise and actionable understanding. tradeInsightAI’s Agentic Market Inference Engine (AMIE) unifies auction dynamics, market structure, news, social media chatter, prediction markets, filings and more through a full-stack AI engine built from the ground up to detect market shifts.

To learn more, visit https://tradeinsight.ai.

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