Medtech Leadership: LightForce Orthodontics named Erica Rogers CEO as it pushes its Generative Braces system toward broader commercial scale after treating more than 200,000 patients. Real Estate Investing: H.I.G. Capital affiliates launched Highground, a new €1 billion German residential platform based in Berlin, built by consolidating existing assets and adding a €450 million portfolio in Leipzig and Dresden. Arts & Economy: The New Bedford Festival Theatre is back at the renovated Zeiterion Performing Arts Center after a three-year absence, with plans to expand programming and keep hiring local performers. Robotics & Manufacturing: Hyundai Motor Group will buy SoftBank’s remaining stake in Boston Dynamics to take full control, aiming to speed humanoid robot deployment and set up a potential IPO. A.I. Safety Policy: A Massachusetts push calls for stronger AI guardrails as the state lacks a comprehensive regulatory framework and federal guidance is seen as too industry-friendly. Banking & Lending: A new Massachusetts ranking finds the fastest-growing commercial and industrial lending portfolios among in-state banks topped $20 billion as of March 31, 2026. Healthcare & Legal: Biomed Industries reported promising Phase 2/3 results for NA-921 in Rett syndrome at an Orphan Drug Summit in Boston. Data & Antitrust: Glenmark reached a multistate $29.6 million settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with Massachusetts consumers among those potentially eligible for compensation. Local Business Spotlight: A Portuguese-inspired café is set to open in Barrington, R.I., adding to the region’s small-business momentum.