A Week of Shifts: From United’s Global Expansion to Meta’s $18B Settlement

United Airlines took the lead in transportation news, announcing the addition of 10 international cities to its roster for 2027, marking the largest expansion in the carrier's history. Meanwhile, in the technology and defense sectors, Google Cloud introduced Gemini Enterprise for financial services, while Ursa Major confirmed plans to go public, aiming to address critical gaps in hypersonics and solid rocket motor manufacturing.

Medical and retail sectors also saw notable activity. Abbott received FDA authorization for the Libre Duo 10 Day, the first dual glucose-ketone biowearable, while Target announced the September 10 launch of its Beauty Studio across 600 stores. In a different vein of corporate strategy, Regent is set to reunite the Avon brand by acquiring Avon North America, and Meta finalized an $18 billion agreement with bipartisan attorneys general aimed at funding youth online safety initiatives and independent research into teen well-being. Rounding out the week, Chili's made a surprising entry into the sports world with a temporary takeover of the DeBell Golf Club in Burbank, California.