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After eight decades of operation, the Texas Healthcare Fort Worth Bone & Joint Clinic is rebranding as the Orthopedic Institute of Fort Worth. The shift aims to clarify the practice's specialized focus while maintaining its established clinical presence across North Texas, including locations in Weatherford and Southlake.
With over 2,000 spinal cord stimulation implants to his name, Dr. James T. Brunz of the Orthopedic Institute has been designated a Center of Excellence physician by Abbott Neuromodulation. The recognition highlights his clinical expertise and long-standing contributions to treating patients with complex chronic pain across the Midwest.
Cordell Fenig has been appointed chief executive officer of Vivace Insurance Partners Americas, stepping up from his role as senior underwriter. His promotion signals a strategic push by the managing general agent to secure Lloyd’s coverholder status and broaden its footprint within the volatile logistics and marine insurance sectors.
Senior living providers Tenera Care and ALIS have launched the second phase of their strategic partnership, creating a bidirectional digital bridge between resident care plans and real-time service delivery. The integration aims to automate documentation, allowing caregivers to record tasks directly via a mobile application while synchronizing data with clinical platforms.
Cracks in drywall, uneven floors, and bowing walls are often silent precursors to expensive structural failures. To curb these escalating costs, South Carolina-based CNT Foundations has introduced a program offering free, professional foundation assessments to homeowners in Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia, aiming to catch damage before it requires major intervention.
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics executive leadership, including CEO Chaim Lebovits and Executive Chairman Peter J. Pitts, will head to the 31st Dubai International Pharmaceuticals & Technologies Conference from August 25 to 27, 2026, to discuss the future of neurodegenerative disease treatment and global regulatory policy.
Three major Parkinson's organizations have submitted a unified blueprint to federal regulators, aiming to shape the nation's first comprehensive strategy against the disease. As the Advisory Council on Parkinson's Research, Care, and Services convenes, these groups are pushing for aggressive benchmarks to address environmental risks, research, and patient financial security.
As the 2026-27 school year begins, nearly 77% of educators report feeling optimistic, even as they confront escalating social-emotional challenges in the classroom. While teachers are increasingly integrating AI into their administrative workflows, they remain deeply skeptical about the technology's influence on core student academic development.
Ocala-based MARS Company has earned a ranking of 3,730 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, an annual recognition of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The firm, which specializes in water meter testing hardware and enterprise software, joins a roster known for highlighting high-impact independent businesses.
Investors who held DNOW Inc. common stock as of August 5, 2025, have until October 2, 2026, to move the court to serve as lead plaintiff in a pending securities class action. The lawsuit alleges the company misled shareholders regarding integration challenges following its merger with MRC Global Inc.
Moving AI state between machines without relying on centralized cloud infrastructure is now a reality for developers. Intersignal has reached a development milestone with its Braid protocol, enabling signed, verifiable state exchange across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments while keeping final authority firmly in the hands of the end user.
After two decades in the shadows, a man once branded a terrorist emerges with a radical blueprint for a new society. David Ryan returns to a fractured America to extract his parents from state custody, forcing a confrontation between the rigid structures of his homeland and his own utopian vision.
The Orange Blossom Classic has secured a renewed partnership with Denny’s, confirming the restaurant chain as the title sponsor for the 2026 event. The classic returns to Hard Rock Stadium on September 6, pitting the South Carolina State Bulldogs against the Florida A&M Rattlers in a nationally televised showdown.
The9 Limited posted a net income of US$32 million for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 39% sequential increase and the company's highest half-year profit since its 2004 initial public offering. This financial momentum stems largely from the valuation of 9BIT tokens integrated into its AI-driven gaming ecosystem.
Patients diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s disease in the United States can now initiate treatment at home using LEQEMBI IQLIK, a new subcutaneous autoinjector. The device offers an alternative to traditional intravenous infusions, aiming to provide greater flexibility for those managing mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to the condition.
Suzhou-based Peijia Medical turned a corner in the first half of 2026, reporting its first-ever profit before tax. The company, which specializes in heart valve and neurovascular devices, saw total revenue climb to 424.5 million RMB, a 20.1% increase driven by the rapid clinical adoption of its TaurusTrio system.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted De Novo marketing authorization to Avulux, establishing the first-ever recognized medical classification for lenses designed to manage light sensitivity in patients with migraine. The regulatory move creates a new category for precision optical filters intended for individuals aged 12 and older.
Azenta has appointed Board member Dr. Martin Madaus as interim president and CEO, effective immediately, following the sudden resignation of John Marotta. The Burlington-based life sciences firm has initiated a formal search for a permanent successor while maintaining its current financial guidance for the fourth quarter of 2026.
With over 4 million travelers passing through its gates by the end of July, Ontario International Airport continues to solidify its role as a key Southern California aviation hub. Despite a minor dip in monthly domestic traffic, the facility recorded a massive 36.9% surge in international passenger volume year-to-date.
Consumers who purchased specific generic prescription drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may soon be eligible for compensation. A $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals marks the latest development in a multi-state antitrust litigation targeting an alleged conspiracy to artificially inflate prices for widely used medications.
Plug and Play has partnered with Alibaba.com to spearhead the 2026 CoCreate Pitch, an international competition focused on AI-driven product innovation. The initiative, which features a total prize pool exceeding $1 million, aims to identify and scale startups transitioning from traditional business-to-business models toward agent-to-agent commerce.
Healdsburg’s Odyssey Wine Academy is merging with the Commonwealth Wine School, a move that extends the reach of WSET-certified beverage education into the heart of Sonoma County. By integrating local classroom expertise with a broader national network, the partnership aims to provide students with deeper access to advanced wine credentials.
With the addition of Southwest Power Pool, New York ISO, and ISO New England, ElectronX now provides intraday hedging tools for every deregulated power grid in the United States. This expansion brings granular risk management to markets serving 54 million people, covering nearly 70 percent of the total U.S. electricity load.
Positioned within the Upland Park district adjacent to Cummings Research Park, Quantum-Systems Inc. has launched a 3,200-square-foot facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This expansion aims to anchor the company’s engineering operations directly alongside key defense partners, bridging the gap between high-tech unmanned system development and immediate mission-critical requirements.
Scottsdale-based startup Zide has unveiled its public beta, introducing a native desktop application designed to consolidate the fragmented coding workflow. By integrating Git, issue tracking, CI, and AI agents into a single interface, the tool seeks to eliminate the context-switching tax currently hindering modern software engineering teams.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients may soon have a new therapeutic option as Edgewise Therapeutics prepares to unveil 12-week results from its CIRRUS-HCM trial. The company’s novel cardiac sarcomere modulator, EDG-7500, will take center stage during a late-breaking science session at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich.
Deloitte Tax has appointed Chris Puglia to the newly created role of chief products officer, signaling a shift toward integrating artificial intelligence and automated tools into its core tax services. The firm aims to move beyond traditional consulting by embedding scalable, technology-driven solutions directly into its client-facing operations.
Tysons-based surgeon Dr. Munique Maia has introduced the MAIA Method, a multi-modal approach to facial aesthetics that moves beyond traditional surgery. By blending deep plane facelift techniques with endoscopic procedures, laser resurfacing, and ongoing collagen-stimulating maintenance, the protocol aims to restore youthful contours while prioritizing natural expression and individuality.
As the Transportation Security Administration nears its 25th anniversary, Administrator David P. Cummins has launched the Horizon 25 Strategy, a sweeping initiative aimed at modernizing airport checkpoints. The plan seeks to balance rigorous security mandates with a significantly more efficient and seamless experience for the traveling public.
Shokz is expanding its open-ear portfolio with the launch of the OpenRun Air 2 and OpenFit Air 2, two redesigned devices aimed at blending situational awareness with improved ergonomics. Arriving in late August, the new models target active users seeking lighter, more durable gear for workouts and daily commutes.