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Gary White, co-founder of Water.org, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Hoover Medal, one of engineering’s highest humanitarian honors. The award recognizes his three-decade career spent bridging the gap between technical infrastructure and the financial barriers that prevent millions of people from accessing safe water and sanitation.
A 64% single-day collapse in Capricor Therapeutics stock has triggered a class action lawsuit, with investors alleging the biotechnology firm misled the market regarding the statistical validity of its lead cell therapy, Deramiocel, intended to treat Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
More than 600 California workers have been diagnosed with silicosis since 2019, a surge linked to the fabrication of artificial stone countertops. As dozens of fabricators succumb to the incurable lung disease, medical experts and legal advocates are sounding the alarm on the high-risk conditions driving this occupational health emergency.
Manufacturers targeting the Chinese audio market now have a streamlined path to compatibility, as Vienna-based StreamUnlimited Engineering adds TME Connect support to its StreamSDK platform. This integration grants devices direct access to Tencent Music Entertainment’s suite of services, including QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music, and Ximalaya.
Alpharetta-based Mynd.ai is integrating artificial intelligence into its Promethean hardware, aiming to boost engagement in schools and corporate offices. By prioritizing local data processing, the company hopes to offer measurable classroom insights while sidestepping the privacy concerns that often stall the adoption of new educational technology.
After 17 years of scaling Globant’s footprint across the United States and Europe, Fernando Matzkin has been tapped as the company's new Chief Operating Officer. The appointment signals a strategic pivot for the firm, which is realigning its core operations to prioritize AI-native service delivery and its proprietary Glob.AI framework.
After seventeen years driving growth across the United States and Europe, Fernando Matzkin has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Globant. He moves into the role tasked with accelerating the firm’s Vision 2030 strategy and sharpening the integration of AI-native services into its core operational model.
Investors holding Putnam Investment Management stock-based mutual funds may have grounds for a securities class action following allegations that the firm disseminated materially misleading business information. Rosen Law Firm is currently vetting claims and preparing a potential litigation strategy to recover losses for those impacted by the alleged disclosures.
After enduring 195 dates over twelve years, Goldy Krantz turned her personal quest for a soulmate into a roadmap for the disillusioned. Her new book, "Been There, Dated That," blends the absurd realities of modern shidduch dating with the hard-earned wisdom required to maintain one's sanity in a high-pressure environment.
After three decades of growth from a single Upper West Side storefront to a national retail footprint, Levain Bakery has appointed Lorna Sommerville and Taya Stenson as co-chief executive officers. The move signals a shift toward shared leadership as the company scales its operations while maintaining its original, artisan-focused identity.
With global hotel development hitting record highs—reaching over 15,000 projects by the end of 2025—international buyers are moving away from purely cost-driven procurement. The focus has shifted toward manufacturers capable of delivering consistent, repeatable quality across thousands of properties and years of operation.
Rather than a singular crisis, the transition toward needing home care usually reveals itself through subtle, accumulating changes in daily behavior. Home Care Expert Nicholas Bellenbaum suggests that families monitor shifts in nutritional habits, household maintenance, and social engagement to determine if a parent requires additional support to remain independent.
The Defense Innovation Unit has awarded Chariot Defense a $7.6 million contract to deploy its Amphora power systems to U.S. Army brigades. The 12-month project aims to replace heavy liquid-fuel generators with software-defined distribution technology, addressing the military's growing reliance on energy-intensive edge AI and drone networks.
Seventy-nine percent of manufacturing leaders identify the skilled labor shortage as their primary operational hurdle, prompting the launch of Steel River Foundry. By unifying 40 diverse training programs, the new brand aims to bridge the widening gap between industrial workforce availability and the technical demands of modern American manufacturing.
The University of Colorado Anschutz has established the nation’s first Division of Transplant Medicine, a new academic model designed to dismantle traditional medical silos. By centralizing specialists from various fields, the institution aims to prioritize holistic patient care over organ-specific treatment, shifting the focus from individual surgery to comprehensive, lifelong recovery.
Lara Miller and Kristen Hoff, the founders behind Sky PR and Global Talent PR, have launched CasePR, a boutique firm specialized in high-stakes litigation communications. The agency targets a selective client roster, aiming to provide direct, senior-level strategy for legal teams, plaintiffs, and expert witnesses navigating complex disputes.
Buying raw land requires a different set of investigative skills than purchasing a residential home, according to the real estate marketplace OffersTree. The company released its 2026 Vacant Land Buyer Guide this week, aiming to help investors navigate complex hurdles like zoning, utility access, and legal easements before finalizing transactions.
Tariq Hassan, formerly a top marketing executive at McDonald's, has joined The Wendy's Company as its first Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer. The appointment comes as the burger chain seeks to accelerate its turnaround plan and sharpen its competitive edge in the crowded quick-service restaurant industry.
Leavenworth-based Armed Forces Bank has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Women 2026 by Forbes, securing the 328th position out of 700 ranked companies. The recognition highlights the institution's commitment to fostering leadership opportunities and providing flexible support for its female associates across the United States.
Lion Group Holding Ltd. has doubled down on its digital asset strategy, confirming it has not liquidated any of its Hyperliquid (HYPE) holdings. As of August 24, 2026, the company maintains its full position of 195,000 tokens, which carries a market valuation of approximately 15.8 million dollars.
Solomon Steplight will take the helm as CEO of the Newark Alliance on September 8, 2026, stepping into a role designed to bridge the gap between Newark’s surging infrastructure investments and long-term economic opportunity for its residents.
Virginia-based IT firm ePlus inc. finalized the acquisition of Daymark Solutions on August 21, 2026, absorbing the Massachusetts provider’s specialized expertise in hybrid cloud and cybersecurity. The deal deepens ePlus's ties to the Microsoft ecosystem and strengthens its operational presence in the competitive Boston metropolitan market.
From September 9–14, Gap Inc. will transform New York Fashion Week into a gated playground for its Encore loyalty program members. By opening access to runway shows, designer studios, and exclusive performances, the retail giant aims to shift its 40 million members from passive shoppers into active cultural participants.
Basketball champion Karl-Anthony Towns is centering his daily routine around the power of scent, partnering with Dove Men+Care to launch a campaign for their new plant-powered body wash collection. The initiative highlights how grooming rituals, specifically chosen fragrances, serve as a psychological reset button for high-performance lifestyles.
A single late payment can linger on a credit report for years, acting as a persistent anchor on an individual's financial profile. Jeanna Costanzo of Friends and Family Credit Union suggests that rather than chasing quick fixes, consumers should prioritize steady, long-term habits to effectively bolster their borrowing power.
Zillow Group has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and five states, effectively ending a long-running dispute over its multifamily rental listings partnership with Redfin. The agreement allows the companies to continue their syndication efforts while introducing new, standalone advertising options for housing providers starting in 2027.
Restaurant and convenience brands face a persistent trade-off between creative guest experiences and the rigid operational infrastructure needed to scale. Deliverect and AI services firm Bounteous are moving to bridge this divide by integrating their respective platforms into a unified system for managing complex digital ordering ecosystems.
“The world only sees the crash, but the real fight begins in the silence after everyone walks away,” says cultural curator Courtlin D. Fields. Facing a period of intense financial and professional betrayal, the author is now translating his recent memoirs into a raw theatrical production titled Falling & Getting Back Up.
Thomson Reuters has launched Thomson, a proprietary large language model developed in-house for a fraction of the cost associated with current industry leaders. By pivoting away from the industry's reliance on massive compute spending, the company aims to establish a new standard for sovereign, professional-grade artificial intelligence.
When standard Tier 3 behavior interventions fail to reach students in crisis, educators often find themselves without a clear path forward. Authors Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan and John Hannigan are addressing this gap with a new methodology designed to stabilize classroom environments through highly individualized, collaborative support strategies.