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Military prosecutors have formally charged Air Force Major Jason P. Watson with contempt toward officials, failure to obey, and conduct unbecoming an officer. The charges, filed in Washington on August 25, stem from Watson’s public declarations that the current administration’s military actions in Iran are unconstitutional.
Waltham-based Buyers Edge Platform is folding its specialized produce subsidiaries, Produce Alliance and Fresh Concepts, into a single brand entity named Fresh Alliance. The consolidation aims to streamline supply chain procurement and leverage AI-driven technology, marking a strategic shift in the company’s approach to the global foodservice market.
A milestone anniversary arrives for the Meriden-based firm, which celebrates 40 years of operation and two decades under an employee stock ownership plan. As the company reflects on its trajectory, it prepares for a leadership transition following the upcoming retirement of longtime President and CEO Carolyn Stanworth.
Cambridge-based Madaket Health has appointed Varouzhan Ebrahimian as Principal AI Architect and Toni Osborne as Product Manager, signaling a strategic pivot toward automating provider data management. The move aims to replace manual, ad hoc credentialing processes with scalable AI agents to address persistent inaccuracies across the healthcare administrative ecosystem.
Fosun Pharma reported a 4.75% revenue increase to RMB 20.442 billion for the first half of 2026, as the company pivots toward high-value innovative drugs. Profit attributable to shareholders, excluding non-recurring items, rose 19.09% to RMB 1.144 billion, signaling a shift toward improved earnings quality despite broader industry volatility.
As its engineered nitrogen-fixing microbes undergo authorized field trials across the U.S. Midwest, San Carlos-based Switch Bioworks has tapped Gordana M. Djordjevic as Chief Scientific Officer and added Eric Bartels to its Board of Advisors to accelerate the commercialization of its genetic-switch platform.
Bioforum The Data Masters has established a new corporate entity and Global Capability Center in Bangalore, marking a significant push to bolster the company’s clinical data management and statistical programming operations. This expansion integrates India into the firm's existing international network across the United States, Europe, Colombia, and South Africa.
WuXi Biologics recorded a 23.4% revenue increase in USD terms for the first half of 2026, reaching RMB 11.8 billion. The global CRDMO provider expanded its project pipeline to 1,064 integrated programs, driven by a surge in complex biologics demand and the successful adoption of new proprietary cell line technologies.
The National League for Nursing has designated the Arizona College of Nursing as a 2026 Center of Excellence, specifically honoring the institution for its efforts in promoting faculty pedagogical expertise. This recognition places the school among a select group of 20 programs nationwide chosen for advancing standards in nursing education.
Starting October 1, the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program will increase its cost from $9,000 to $10,000. Executive Director Lisa Weyer attributed the hike to rising fuel and transportation expenses, alongside increased equipment pricing from Strider Sports International, while promising a new suite of integrated STEM lesson plans.
A $40 million manufacturing plant is coming to Scotland County, bolstered by a $600,000 infrastructure grant from the North Carolina Railroad Company. The investment targets the construction of on-site rail facilities at the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport, securing a logistics pipeline for Great Southern Wood-NC’s 17th treating plant.
After seventeen years of turning living rooms and rooftops into intimate concert venues, Sofar Sounds is formalizing its creative reach. The company has launched Sofar Studios, a dedicated division designed to package its massive global live-music network for brand partnerships, original content, and large-scale cultural programming.
Charlotte-based contract packaging giant Truvant has acquired Multi-Pak Packaging, a New Jersey firm specializing in vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter health products. The deal integrates Multi-Pak’s 180,000-square-foot West Caldwell facility into Truvant’s global network, significantly boosting its solid dose manufacturing and cold chain capabilities for health and wellness brands.
While Michigan currently sits at 45th in national education rankings, students attending National Heritage Academies (NHA) are performing at a top-tier level. A new study by Basis Policy Research suggests that if NHA schools were evaluated as a standalone state, their eighth-graders would rank fourth in reading and tenth in math.
With a positioning resolution of 0.1 nanometers, Physik Instrumente’s new P-733 piezo stage brings sub-atomic precision to fields ranging from atomic force microscopy to wafer metrology. The system integrates frictionless flexure guidance with capacitive feedback to maintain accuracy across multi-axis scanning tasks in demanding scientific and industrial environments.
For the first time, Morristown-based PLT Health Solutions will exhibit its portfolio of over 30 clinically supported ingredients at Vitafoods Asia in Bangkok, running September 2–4. The move signals a strategic push to bring the company’s branded wellness innovations directly to Asian product developers and regional brand owners.
Canaan Inc. is set to showcase its latest advancements in Bitcoin computing at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, held August 27–28 at the HKCEC. The company will pivot from its traditional enterprise-grade infrastructure to highlight a new series of hardware designed for residential and desktop integration.
With Fendt hosting its first international press conference on U.S. soil, AGCO is turning the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, into a global showcase for its latest machinery. From September 1-3, the company will unveil new tractor, planter, and autonomous solutions across its Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and PTx brands.
YTE Ltd. has unveiled a fresh key visual for the upcoming anime adaptation of Tsutomu’s manga, Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things, while confirming the addition of Takuya Eguchi, Yuki Kaji, and Ayumu Murase to the production, which is slated to begin streaming on Crunchyroll this October.
U.S. private employers added an average of 11,750 jobs per week for the period ending August 8, 2026, marking the second consecutive week of increased hiring activity. The data, captured by the NER Pulse, reflects a modest recovery in recruitment velocity after a mid-summer cooling trend.
Only 16% of the 47.2 million Americans struggling with substance use in 2025 received the professional help they needed. As the nation approaches Recovery Month, this data highlights a persistent disconnect between the decision to stop harmful behaviors and the practical, long-term tools required to sustain lasting change.
Ten cents from every kids' meal sold at participating Red Robin restaurants this September will go directly to The Faris Foundation. The initiative, launching for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, aims to fund pediatric cancer research and support creative arts programs for families navigating treatment.
Indianapolis-based biotech firm BiomEdit has absorbed the technology platform and pipeline assets of Folium Science, integrating CRISPR-based microbiome tools into its veterinary health portfolio. The deal secures the poultry feed additive BiomElix® One—already authorized for use in Brazil—and expands BiomEdit’s capacity to engineer targeted biological functions in livestock.
Institutional investors now have a consolidated destination for evaluating executive performance as Heron Intelligence completes its merger with Paragon Intel. The union creates the world's largest management insights provider, combining two decades of investigative research with specialized algorithmic tools to turn leadership behavior into a measurable investment asset.
Beyond Finance has released its first comprehensive outcomes report, detailing how the firm resolved $4.7 billion in client debt during 2025. The data, which marks a shift toward transparency in the debt relief industry, highlights $1.17 billion in net savings for clients after accounting for all program fees.
The East Bay dining scene expanded this month as Reyasat opened its doors at 2005 Crow Canyon Place, introducing a refined take on traditional North Indian cuisine. Owner Tejinder Singh, who also operates Campos Family Vineyards, aims to blend the warmth of hospitality with a menu centered on authentic tandoori preparations.
For the third consecutive year, NEI Global Relocation has secured the highest average satisfaction score among relocation management firms in the 32nd annual Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey. The results, based on feedback from over 4,600 employees, highlight the company’s performance in managing complex corporate mobility programs across the United States.
Jeff Berger, a veteran entrepreneur with two decades of experience scaling high-growth consumer technology firms, has been appointed CEO of Hubble. His arrival follows the company's national rollout of its Classic 2.0 daily disposable contact lenses, marking a new chapter for the vision care subscription service.
California residents can now access up to $18,300 in combined state and utility incentives to install dcbel’s Ara Home Energy Station. By integrating solar power, battery storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle charging, the program aims to help homeowners lower energy costs while fortifying their residences against grid instability and rolling blackouts.
As families ramp up their back-to-school commutes and daily driving routines, new data from CARFAX reveals that one in four motorists nationwide are currently overdue for essential vehicle service. This widespread neglect threatens road safety and risks turning minor mechanical upkeep into significant, high-cost engine or tire repairs.