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David Kaminsky of EZ Pawn Corp. earned the top honor at the 2026 Pawn Industry Awards, held July 21 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The National Pawnbrokers Association recognized Kaminsky and five other professionals for their contributions to community service, innovation, and industry advocacy.
The Federal Communications Commission has tapped AI firm Quantifind to fortify the security of U.S. communications infrastructure against foreign influence. Tasked with navigating opaque ownership structures, the agency will deploy the Graphyte platform to screen entities and equipment that could jeopardize national security.
With over 74,000 visitors participating in immersive tours, Hefei is transforming its reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse into a cultural destination. By blending digital innovation with traditional performance arts, the city has successfully captured a younger demographic, with nearly half of its opera audience now under the age of 30.
With four decades of experience steering multibillion-dollar food enterprises, Mike Pennella has joined the board of directors at Potandon Produce. The appointment follows the recent arrival of CEO Des Hague, signaling an aggressive push to modernize the business behind the Green Giant Fresh brand.
Schools and non-profits often rely on cookie dough and candy to fund their operations, but Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is shifting that model. The Wilmington-based company has launched a national initiative that allows community groups to raise capital by selling premium coffee while promoting intellectual and developmental disability inclusion.
Sixty-six percent of U.S. hiring managers intend to expand their permanent staff in the second half of 2026, marking a significant increase from the 57% reported a year ago. This push for new headcount comes as companies struggle to reconcile ambitious strategic initiatives with a persistent lack of specialized expertise.
Construction is underway on Flint Grid, a 200 MW, 1.06 GWh battery storage facility in Licking County, Ohio, designed to stabilize the PJM power grid. As the largest system of its kind in the region, the project aims to support the surging electricity demands of nearby industrial corridors and data centers.
The traditional October 31 deadline for Halloween is dissolving as Americans embrace a four-month period of seasonal festivities. A new industry report suggests that consumer engagement, fueled by social media trends like 'Summerween,' has shifted the holiday into a prolonged series of rituals starting as early as July.
After five decades of shaping early childhood education across New Jersey, Apple Montessori Schools is crossing state lines. The institution officially opens its first Pennsylvania location in Warrington this September, bringing a specialized academic model to Bucks County families with a campus centered on age-appropriate development.
With over 30 million American women currently navigating the hormonal shifts of midlife, a standard gym routine often fails to address the unique physiological needs of the demographic. Fitness expert Dr. Desi Bartlett is responding to this gap with the launch of TheBodyMindWorkout.com, a digital platform tailored for perimenopause.
The first presentation slot at the American Rhinologic Society’s upcoming annual meeting will focus on a new treatment for post-viral smell loss. Researchers are set to detail findings from the FLAVOR trial, a randomized study testing the efficacy of CYR-064 nasal spray across 14 clinical sites in the United States.
A 34-year-old nurse spent her life tucking her labia, convinced that physical discomfort was simply her anatomy. She never mentioned it to a doctor, assuming there was no solution. This silence, according to OB-GYN Dr. Michael Reed, is not a failure of empathy but a flaw in medical education.
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. telecommunications operators currently occupy an elevated risk bracket, according to a sweeping industry analysis from SureShield and BorderHawk. By examining 3,106 providers, researchers identified that systemic weaknesses—rather than isolated incidents—threaten the backbone of national critical infrastructure.
Seven weeks after launch, Binance’s bStocks offering has surpassed $500 million in assets under management, signaling a shift in how a new generation interacts with traditional markets. The platform’s data reveals that nearly half of all trading activity originates from Gen Z investors entering finance through crypto-native channels.
Investors will receive a window into the financial trajectory of the global aluminum giant on August 5, 2026, as Novelis Inc. prepares to release its results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. The disclosure will precede a live conference call detailing the company's performance and market position.
Irvine-based pharmaceutical firm Qnovia has secured a worldwide exclusive license from the University of Virginia for D8, an antimicrobial peptide designed to bypass bacterial evolution. The agreement signals a strategic expansion for the company, which aims to move the candidate from laboratory development into clinical trials for multi-drug resistant infections.
Silicom Ltd. reported a 59% revenue surge to $23.8 million for the second quarter of 2026, driven by expanding core business operations and the commercial launch of its AI-inference product line. Despite a persistent net loss, the company narrowed its deficit significantly compared to the same period last year.
Newmark Group, the global commercial real estate services firm, released its financial figures for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, alongside the declaration of its latest quarterly dividend. The company scheduled a conference call for 10:00 a.m. ET today to review performance metrics and discuss its current market outlook.
Orlando-based cybersecurity firm ThreatLocker has secured $190 million in a Series F funding round led by Elephant. The capital infusion, which includes a significant new investment from Koch Disruptive Technologies, is earmarked to accelerate the development of AI-focused security tools and fuel the company’s ongoing international expansion.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Ebix is rolling out its new A.D.A.M. Medical Coding Platform to automate the mapping of health content to industry standards like ICD-10 and LOINC. By integrating AI-supported workflows, the company aims to accelerate the delivery of clinical educational materials while maintaining its physician-led review process.
Out of 6,500 applicants across the United States, five entrepreneurs have been selected to receive the 2026 Big Dreams Grant. The initiative, spearheaded by Simply Business and Sky's the Limit, provides a $5,000 infusion, mentorship, and operational tools to help these growing ventures scale their impact beyond local markets.
By extending their multi-year collaboration, Clarivoy and Comcast Advertising are providing automotive retailers with deterministic data to bridge the gap between streaming TV exposure and physical dealership sales. The integration allows dealers to move past traditional metrics, linking specific household ad views directly to vehicle purchases and showroom visits.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. will report its financial performance for the second quarter of 2026 on Wednesday, August 19, before the opening of U.S. markets. The Haifa-based carrier confirmed the release date today, marking a key update as the company navigates its ongoing merger process.
A major European automaker has tapped BorgWarner to supply its advanced eTurbo technology for a new hybrid passenger car program. Scheduled for production in 2029, the deal reinforces the supplier's stronghold in electrified boosting systems as manufacturers scramble to meet tightening global emissions mandates.
Stamford-based Tronox Holdings plc has confirmed a quarterly dividend payment of $0.05 per share for its investors. The board of directors finalized the payout schedule during their latest session, reinforcing the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining its position as a global leader in titanium dioxide production.
PetIQ has finalized its acquisition of MYOS Corp, integrating the company’s patented Fortetropin technology into its broader pet wellness platform. The deal allows the Idaho-based health firm to expand its reach into the specialized muscle health category, targeting owners focused on preventive care, injury recovery, and long-term mobility for their companion animals.
Stamford-based kitchen appliance leader Cuisinart is expanding its summer lineup with the release of the Cool Combo, a dual-function machine capable of producing both homemade ice cream and snow cones. Designed to save counter space, the device enters a growing market for at-home frozen dessert technology.
Dennis Fehr, Chief Financial Officer at Cognex Corporation, will take the stage at the KeyBanc Technology Leadership Forum on August 10, 2026. The executive is set to participate in a fireside chat at 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time, offering a look into the firm’s strategy within the industrial machine vision sector.
With the acquisition of Triton International Limited’s ISO tank container fleet, CS Leasing is aggressively scaling its footprint to nearly 70,000 units. The transaction, orchestrated by ITE Management, signals a strategic pivot toward regional supply chain localization and increased equipment availability across four continents.
Researchers can now bypass the fragmented hunt for relevant data through a new partnership between Causaly and academic publisher Sage. By integrating full-text articles from over 400 journals directly into Causaly’s agentic AI platform, the collaboration aims to sharpen the precision of evidence-backed drug discovery.