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Nearly nine out of ten U.S. businesses are now actively hunting for new financial tools to safeguard their cash flow, according to new research from Academy Bank. The study highlights a persistent reliance on manual processes and a growing anxiety over fraud that threatens the stability of small and midsize firms.
At 30,000 feet, young travelers on Southwest Airlines can now access educational video modules through the airline's inflight portal. A new partnership with Age of Learning integrates the ABCmouse curriculum into the carrier's entertainment system, aiming to turn travel time into an interactive learning experience for children aged two to eight.
A regional water authority in the southeastern United States has successfully modernized its contract management infrastructure, moving away from fragmented, manual workflows toward a centralized digital system. The transition, detailed in a new case study, addresses long-standing hurdles involving document inconsistency, inefficient approval cycles, and diminished oversight.
CNO Financial Group will remain the title sponsor of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon through 2028, securing the future of one of the nation's largest road races. The multi-year agreement builds on a partnership that began in 2016, supporting both the signature event and local youth health initiatives.
While every pharmaceutical company surveyed by Trinity’s TGaS Advisors has integrated generative AI into their operations, the industry remains trapped in a pilot-program cycle. Despite the ubiquity of these tools, a lack of cohesive governance and data infrastructure is preventing firms from translating experimentation into tangible enterprise-scale value.
Amidst tightening global regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation and China’s own "Dual Carbon" goals, asset manager ChinaAMC is bridging the gap between international investors and local agri-food firms. The initiative focuses on proving the commercial viability of sustainable practices, from methane reduction to large-scale desert land reclamation.
Shippers navigating the complex logistics landscape south of the border now have a single-source provider for domestic transit, as Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics expands its portfolio to include full intra-Mexico transportation, integrating city-to-city freight, port drayage, and intermodal corridors with its existing cross-border and customs brokerage operations.
Replacing a former Greyhound depot at 36 West Carrillo Street, Electrify America has activated a new large-format charging hub in downtown Santa Barbara. The site features 20 Hyper-Fast 350 kW chargers, marking a significant expansion of the company’s infrastructure to meet rising demand for zero-emission vehicle support in California.
Grant Belaire has stepped into the role of Chief Marketing Officer at MacPaw, tasking him with steering the company’s transition from a collection of standalone software utilities into a unified AI-driven ecosystem. His arrival marks a strategic push to scale the brand's global reach and deepen its integration with Mac users.
A 7th-generation COFE+ robotic café has defeated a team of elite human baristas during a head-to-head competition at the 2026 Hongqiao International Coffee Culture Festival. The machine completed three specialty Americanos in 2 minutes and 43 seconds, outpacing its human rivals by nearly 50 seconds while maintaining superior precision.
To mark America’s 250th birthday, Anheuser-Busch is taking a 10-ton, custom-engineered combine harvester on a nationwide tour. The mobile bar, dubbed the ComBar, serves as a centerpiece for the brewer's ongoing initiative to steer consumers toward beer brands made with at least 95% U.S.-grown agricultural ingredients.
As artificial intelligence reshapes global computing demands, Intel is navigating a high-stakes transition to regain its competitive edge. CEO Lip-Bu Tan joins the latest episode of T. Rowe Price’s podcast, The Angle, to discuss the strategic shift required to lead in an era defined by advanced foundry capabilities and AI infrastructure.
Englewood Cliffs-based Blue Sage Solutions is embedding artificial intelligence directly into its lending and servicing platforms to automate document processing and underwriting. By integrating these tools natively, the firm aims to reduce friction in loan workflows, moving beyond the reliance on third-party overlays or disconnected software wrappers.
WesBanco will join the S&P SmallCap 600 Index following the market close on June 18, 2026. The Wheeling-based financial holding company earned its place in the widely tracked benchmark through consistent financial growth and a strategic expansion that now spans ten states.
Amid a shifting automotive landscape defined by geopolitical volatility and regionalization, mobility giant DENSO honored its top-performing North American suppliers during its annual convention in Southfield, Michigan. The event centered on the theme of balancing long-standing industrial traditions with the necessity of rapid, technology-driven transformation.
HPQ Silicon has signed a letter of intent with French firms LN Innov' and Novacium SAS to evaluate the creation of a Canadian-based electric propulsion platform. The initiative aims to integrate high-performance drone motors with silicon-enhanced battery technology to serve North American defense and industrial sectors.
Priya Lakhani OBE, a prominent voice in the artificial intelligence sector, will take the mainstage at Blackbaud’s annual bbcon 2026 conference in Columbus, Ohio. Her keynote address, scheduled for late September, aims to reconcile the rapid pace of technological innovation with the necessity of ethical human-centered guardrails.
"Everything is expensive. Laughter shouldn't be." With this sentiment, Boston’s long-running Improv Asylum is stripping the price tag off its Wednesday night shows throughout the summer. The North End theater, a local staple for nearly three decades, aims to keep entertainment accessible as the city prepares for a massive tourism season.
Westwood Professional Services and Integra Design Group have launched a strategic alliance to provide comprehensive engineering, architecture, and project management services across Puerto Rico. By merging Westwood’s national technical resources with Integra’s established local market expertise, the firms aim to address the region’s rising demand for large-scale infrastructure development.
Mason residents now have access to a new automated delivery service as NoTip officially launches its public beta test. The platform utilizes a proprietary dual-stage robotic system to transport meals directly to doorsteps, aiming to bypass traditional gig-economy models by enforcing a flat six-dollar delivery fee without tipping.
Nearly 40 percent of U.S. business-to-business transactions still rely on paper checks, a stubborn inefficiency Melio aims to break with a new agent-powered network. By deploying AI to interact directly with supplier accounts receivable systems, the platform removes the traditional requirement for businesses to onboard onto new payment portals.
Ten massage therapy schools across the United States have been awarded $10,000 grants each, as the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and Massage Envy expand their collaborative funding program. The initiative, now in its eighth round, marks a significant shift as the total annual commitment climbs to $200,000.
A massive repository of 770 premium digital assets, collectively valued at $89.3 million, has hit the market under the name Americas Sovereign Collection. HighProfileDomains.com is pitching the portfolio as a strategic land grab, offering the entire network to a single institutional buyer for a buyout price of $53.6 million.
Buckle up your rollerblades and prepare for a sugar rush: Entenmann’s and Little Bites are rolling out eight limited-edition summer snacks designed to evoke the spirit of 1990s backyard gatherings. The new lineup leans heavily into patriotic themes and seasonal fruit flavors, targeting families looking for convenient, nostalgic treats through August.
California’s public transit agencies face a tightening deadline to adopt zero-emission fleets, and a new hydrogen supply agreement aims to bridge the gap. By leveraging low-carbon byproduct hydrogen from K2’s Pittsburg facility, ZeroUp Energy plans to power fuel cell buses across the state while meeting strict renewable fuel mandates.
After securing a 96% survival rate for structures during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, Frontline Wildfire Defense is expanding its autonomous protection technology to the commercial sector. The new Commercial Defense System targets the primary driver of building ignition: windborne embers that bypass traditional fire code defenses.
Patients at the Roseville-based Minnesota Epilepsy Group are facing potential identity theft following a security compromise this past March. The breach exposed sensitive medical records and personal identifiers, prompting a national consumer rights law firm to launch an investigation into the extent of the data exposure.
From a former Christmas tree farm to a 318-acre estate, CJ and Elise McCollum are shifting their focus to land stewardship with the debut of McCollum Family Vineyard. The project marks a transition from their existing Heritage 91 label toward estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA.
Franklin-based EnableComp has unveiled a multi-part series detailing its transition from experimental AI tools to a structured, enterprise-wide development lifecycle. The initiative, starting with a paper titled The Blueprint, outlines the governance, specialized agent workflows, and human oversight required to sustain production-grade AI in regulated healthcare environments.
Patients with type 1 or insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes now have access to the MiniMed Flex, the company’s most compact insulin pump to date. The device, which integrates directly with smartphone controls, marks a shift toward balancing clinical performance with the daily lifestyle needs of those managing the condition.