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LAKE FOREST, Calif.—STAAR Surgical Co. (NASDAQ: STAA), a leader in phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) with its EVO family of Implantable Collamer Lenses (EVO ICL), has appointed Andrew Pilon, OD, as vice president of business development, which is a new position, the company told VMAIL. Dr. Pilon will report to Warren Foust, STAAR’s president and CEO, and work closely with the company’s senior leadership team to capitalize on opportunities that support STAAR’s innovation strategy and expand its product portfolio, according to the announcement from the company. Dr. Pilon joins STAAR from Johnson & Johnson Vision, where he spent nearly six years as senior director of business development for the surgical vision division. In that role, he led efforts to evaluate and advance strategic partnerships, acquisitions and licensing opportunities across Johnson & Johnson’s global ophthalmology portfolio, the announcement noted. "Andrew brings a unique combination of clinical expertise, extensive ophthalmology experience, and a strong track record in strategic growth," said Foust.

Trump is trying — and failing — to bring down gas prices ahead of the midterm elections in the US. President Donald Trump is running into the limits of his influence as he seeks to bring down sky-high gas prices ahead of the midterm elections. In social media posts and stump speeches across the country, Trump has sought to assure voters that gas prices — a major sticking point for Americans grappling with an affordability crisis — will soon go down. At the White House on Friday, for instance, Trump recalled seeing gas prices below $2 a gallon in Iowa before the US and Israel launched surprise strikes on Iran in February. "We'll be down to those levels soon," he said. The numbers and the trajectory of conflicts around the world, however, portend a different story. As of Sunday, AAA reported that the average price of regular gas in the US was $4.36 per gallon. At this time last year, that number was $3.09. Diesel prices have also skyrocketed, reaching $6.28 per gallon earlier this month. Early Monday, Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, was trading about 2% lower at around $103 a barrel.

[00:00] Brady Kelley: Surplus lines premium reached $129.8 billion in 2024. [00:05] Sara Gundersen: We're in this marketplace halfway through 2026. There are pockets of softening.

[00:00] Brady Kelley: Surplus lines premium reached $129.8 billion in 2024. [00:05] Sara Gundersen: We're in this marketplace halfway through 2026. There are pockets of softening.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Green Bay record shop is celebrating 15 years in business. Rock N’ Roll Land owner Todd Magnuson says community support and renewed interest in physical music have helped the store keep growing. Magnuson opened with just eight racks of mostly used records. Today, he says the shop has about 30. Word of mouth, Record Store Day, and in-store listening events have helped bring customers in. He says the mix of new visitors and longtime regulars has made the milestone possible. “It’s that whole combination of the community and just the amount of friendships that we’ve made over the years as well,” says Magnuson. Magnuson says younger customers are also discovering CDs and records, and the shop’s listening events bring music fans togetherCopyright 2026 WBAY. All rights reserved.

In Islamabad, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) opposed an additional burden of Rs268 billion on consumers, which ten distribution companies propose to include in electricity tariffs through adjustments for previous years. Dawn reports. FPCCI appealed to Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, Nepra, calling on it to reject what it considers inflated claims. The federation said that the regulator had previously rejected part of these amounts or that they are the subject of disputes with third parties. Applications for 2027Ten distribution companies submitted applications for the indexation of multi-year tariffs for 2025–2030 for 2027, as well as for other tariff adjustments for end consumers. In total, they declared a revenue requirement of Rs2.64 trillion for electricity distribution and supply in 2027. FPCCI’s special energy advisory committee analyzed the submitted documents, including claims related to working capital, electricity purchase prices, adjustments for previous years, and the profitability of the revenue base.

Indonesian digital infrastructure firm PT SMPlus Digital Investama (together with its affiliates, “SM+”), announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the enterprise data centre business in Indonesia held by Princeton Digital Group (PDG), according to statements by the firms. The business acquired includes five high-quality, operational data centre facilities located across key Indonesian markets, namely Greater Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Pekanbaru.

Skip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpMenuCBC GemCBC ListenSearchQuick LinksNewsSportsRadioMusicListen LiveTVWatchnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaVideoPro-independence sign behind Alberta restaurant jeopardizes business | CBC.ca LoadedPro-independence sign behind Alberta restaurant jeopardizes businessOctober 11|Duration 1:53October 11NewsDuration 1:53closed captionEdmonton restaurant Yelo'd Ice Cream & Bake Shoppe says a pro-Alberta separation sign put up on the building behind them has caused some customers to think it is theirs and caused 'irreparable damage.'Related StoriesAs Alberta separatism referendum looms, flags become symbol of voting intention — and tensionCampaign sign rules causing confusion, concern among municipalities ahead of Alberta referendumIf most Albertans don't want to leave Canada, where is the pro-Canada movement? Should Alberta separate?

ADVERTISEMENTWatchA group representing business owners in different city areas say the federal government needs to do more to address public safety. Garrett Barry reports. October 11, 2026 at 10:28p.m. EDT

ADVERTISEMENTWatchA group representing business owners in different city areas say the federal government needs to do more to address public safety. Garrett Barry reports. October 11, 2026 at 10:28p.m. EDT

Stronger partnerships and more responsible business practices took centre stage at the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum 2026, organised by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry through the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hanoi on October 5. Deputy general director Larry Lee of SABECO shared his perspective on efforts to raise standards across the entire supply chain Expectations for Vietnamese enterprises are moving beyond business expansion towards improving productivity, accelerating innovation, strengthening resilience, and creating lasting economic and social value, the event heard. This transition reflects Vietnam’s broader ambition to develop a more competitive and self-reliant economy, with enterprises playing an increasingly important role in translating national development priorities into practical outcomes. Speaking at the forum, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, a member of the 13th Politburo and chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, emphasised the responsibility of businesses in shaping the country’s economic future.

A humanoid robot performs at Humanoid Summit 2026 Seoul, held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on Sept. 22, 2026. Roughly three out of every ten new business entries identified by major South Korean listed companies as future growth opportunities are concentrated in renewable energy and robotics. The findings reflect the growing importance of energy transition driven by carbon-neutrality policies and the adoption of robotics to improve manufacturing efficiency, both of which have become core corporate strategies.

OTTAWA - Mark Carney thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for “his leadership toward securing an energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, the Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday.

The affected items were sold on Amazon for between $40 and $50 More than 2,000 baby bath seats are facing a recall over a hazard that federal regulators say could potentially cause injury or death to children. About 2,140 ONTHEWEI-branded baby bath seats are affected by the recall, posing a risk of "serious injury or death due to drowning," the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a notice last week. "The recalled bath seats violate the mandatory standard for infant bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to drowning," the notice reads. BABY SLEEP PRODUCT RECALLED AFTER FDA FINDS 3 TYPES OF ALCOHOL NOT LISTED ON LABEL ONTHEWEI-branded baby bath seats pose a risk of "serious injury or death due to drowning. " (U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)The affected items were sold on Amazon in April for between $40 and $50. The bath seats were sold in gray, pink, blue and mist green colors. They have detachable restraint arms and suction cups on the underside. "Model No: MY002" and "Date of manufacturer: 2026/1/10" are printed on a label located on the back of the item.